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THE FAITH BY WHICH We are Justified, &c. The First Sermon. Rom. 5. 1. Therefore being justified by Faith, we have Peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
THE FAITH BY WHICH We Are Justified, etc. The First Sermon. Rom. 5. 1. Therefore being justified by Faith, we have Peace with God through our Lord jesus christ.
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INtending to Treat of Faith, whereby we are Justified, I have taken this Weighty Text, as the Foundation of the Discourse, wherein we have these Four remarkable Points concerning Faith,
INtending to Treat of Faith, whereby we Are Justified, I have taken this Weighty Text, as the Foundation of the Discourse, wherein we have these Four remarkable Points Concerning Faith,
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as we are Justified by it. 1. This plain Point first comes before us, That we are Justified by Faith, expressed thus, Being Justified by Faith. 2. That we are Justified by Faith, is a conclusion resulting from a strong nervous and vehement Reasoning of the Apostles, that had gone before in the foregoing Chapters, signifyed in that Particle, Therefore, assuring to us this great Truth. 3. The Blessed consequence of being Justified by Faith;
as we Are Justified by it. 1. This plain Point First comes before us, That we Are Justified by Faith, expressed thus, Being Justified by Faith. 2. That we Are Justified by Faith, is a conclusion resulting from a strong nervous and vehement Reasoning of the Apostles, that had gone before in the foregoing Chapters, signified in that Particle, Therefore, assuring to us this great Truth. 3. The Blessed consequence of being Justified by Faith;
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we have peace with God, the Judg of all; we have peace with God, the Judge of all;
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This gives full Peace, Rest and Quiet to Conscience, Peace and Assurance for ever, according to the Nature of a full and perfect Righteousness.
This gives full Peace, Rest and Quiet to Conscience, Peace and Assurance for ever, according to the Nature of a full and perfect Righteousness.
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4. The supreme Principal Cause of our being Justified by Faith, and having Peace from it, is our Lord Jesus Christ;
4. The supreme Principal Cause of our being Justified by Faith, and having Peace from it, is our Lord jesus christ;
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by whom, as the Apostle goes on, we have access unto this Grace, wherein we stand.
by whom, as the Apostle Goes on, we have access unto this Grace, wherein we stand.
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This then is the grand Proposition of the Apostle. That being Justified by Faith, we have Peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ.
This then is the grand Proposition of the Apostle. That being Justified by Faith, we have Peace with God, through our Lord jesus christ.
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I shall at this time, therefore, propose to open the great Grace of Gospel Faith to you, by which we are Justified;
I shall At this time, Therefore, propose to open the great Grace of Gospel Faith to you, by which we Are Justified;
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because, indeed, it is one of the greatest Points that can be spoken of;
Because, indeed, it is one of the greatest Points that can be spoken of;
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And therefore, these Heads of Discourse, I will now undertake to handle to you concerning it.
And Therefore, these Heads of Discourse, I will now undertake to handle to you Concerning it.
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First, To shew you that the Supreme and Highest, and Original Account, or Description of Faith, is to be taken by its Relation to Jesus Christ the Mediator.First, To show you that the Supreme and Highest, and Original Account, or Description of Faith, is to be taken by its Relation to jesus christ the Mediator.
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And it is nothing at all, if you remove that;
And it is nothing At all, if you remove that;
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If you take away that Respect, that great Respect, that it looks upon, and Eyes Jesus Christ the Mediator.
If you take away that Respect, that great Respect, that it looks upon, and Eyes jesus christ the Mediator.
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In the second place, I shall come to consider, how Faith, even in its relation to Christ,
In the second place, I shall come to Consider, how Faith, even in its Relation to christ,
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and as it looks upon him, is said to be Justifying Faith; or that whereby we are Justified.
and as it looks upon him, is said to be Justifying Faith; or that whereby we Are Justified.
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For, if we did not rightly state this, as the Gospel doth (as it is said) the last Error might be worse then the first.
For, if we did not rightly state this, as the Gospel does (as it is said) the last Error might be Worse then the First.
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And therefore I would particularly guide your Thoughts and Apprehensions, how Faith, as it looks to Christ, Justifies.
And Therefore I would particularly guide your Thoughts and Apprehensions, how Faith, as it looks to christ, Justifies.
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I shall therefore shew you, that it is not Faith it self, but only the great Righteousness of Jesus Christ received by Faith, that Justifies.
I shall Therefore show you, that it is not Faith it self, but only the great Righteousness of jesus christ received by Faith, that Justifies.
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In the Third place, I shall com• … consider that great certainty that Faith is to obtain in every point wherein it so Acts, which it ought to reach after,
In the Third place, I shall com• … Consider that great certainty that Faith is to obtain in every point wherein it so Acts, which it ought to reach After,
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and to aspire to, in every point wherein it hath to do with Christ, that we may have Peace by it, through our Lord Jesus Christ;
and to aspire to, in every point wherein it hath to do with christ, that we may have Peace by it, through our Lord jesus christ;
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as Christ saith, John 17. 7, 8. They have surely known, and have believed, that I came forth from thee,
as christ Says, John 17. 7, 8. They have surely known, and have believed, that I Come forth from thee,
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and that thou didst send me. So in every thing Faith is surely to know. And then,and that thou didst send me. So in every thing Faith is surely to know. And then,
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In the Fourth place, I shall shew you the Life, and the Power, and the Activity of this Faith;
In the Fourth place, I shall show you the Life, and the Power, and the Activity of this Faith;
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and compare thein, Heb. 11. and James 2: where that Apostle speaks of Faith being Dead, that is without Works.
and compare thein, Hebrew 11. and James 2: where that Apostle speaks of Faith being Dead, that is without Works.
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And I shall endeavour to shew you, that there is no such Commentary, no such way of Reconciling the Apostle James, with the Apostle Paul; The Apostle Paul speaking of Faith Justifying without Works; And the Apostle James speaking that a Man is not Justifyed by Faith only, but by Works also.
And I shall endeavour to show you, that there is no such Commentary, no such Way of Reconciling the Apostle James, with the Apostle Paul; The Apostle Paul speaking of Faith Justifying without Works; And the Apostle James speaking that a Man is not Justified by Faith only, but by Works also.
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I say the great Reconciliation will be, by laying Heb. 11. and James 2. together. Now I begin at this time with the first of these;
I say the great Reconciliation will be, by laying Hebrew 11. and James 2. together. Now I begin At this time with the First of these;
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And I'll lay down, with great assurance, this Assertion, concerning the respect Faith hath to Christ;
And I'll lay down, with great assurance, this Assertion, Concerning the respect Faith hath to christ;
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That there never had been such a thing as the sound of Faith in the World;
That there never had been such a thing as the found of Faith in the World;
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there had never been the Name; Not the Air; and much less, the Thing;
there had never been the Name; Not the Air; and much less, the Thing;
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had not God brought the first Begotten (as the Apostle saith) into the World. Had not Jesus Christ given a Being to Faith; there had never been such a thing as Faith. And therefore it is very observable, that the Apostle calls Christ by this very Name, Gal. 3. 23. Before Faith came (saith he) we were under Tutors and Governors;
had not God brought the First Begotten (as the Apostle Says) into the World. Had not jesus christ given a Being to Faith; there had never been such a thing as Faith. And Therefore it is very observable, that the Apostle calls christ by this very Name, Gal. 3. 23. Before Faith Come (Says he) we were under Tutors and Governors;
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We were kept under the Law, shut up unto the Faith, which should afterward be revealed. Before Faith came. We were kept under the Law, shut up unto the Faith, which should afterwards be revealed. Before Faith Come.
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It is certain Faith was in the World before the Gospel, before the New Testament; For, it is said, Abraham was Justified by Faith;
It is certain Faith was in the World before the Gospel, before the New Testament; For, it is said, Abraham was Justified by Faith;
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and Abraham believed God, and it was imputed to him for Righteousness ▪ and yet, saith the Apostle, before Faith came, that is, before Christ came; because Faith is so Essentially Dependent upon Christ, and Respective unto him.
and Abraham believed God, and it was imputed to him for Righteousness ▪ and yet, Says the Apostle, before Faith Come, that is, before christ Come; Because Faith is so Essentially Dependent upon christ, and Respective unto him.
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Christ is such a real Foundation and support of Faith; that he is worthily and properly called by the very Na• …,
christ is such a real Foundation and support of Faith; that he is worthily and properly called by the very Na• …,
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or by the word, Faith, before Faith came.
or by the word, Faith, before Faith Come.
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But for the clearer opening and making out of this to you, I shall insist upon these three Heads.
But for the clearer opening and making out of this to you, I shall insist upon these three Heads.
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First, That Jesus Christ is the highest Revelation of God. Now Faith, it is described by almost all (in part, at least) to be an Assent to a Divine Revelation, upon the Credit that we give to the Revealer; upon the Authority and Veracity,First, That jesus christ is the highest Revelation of God. Now Faith, it is described by almost all (in part, At least) to be an Assent to a Divine Revelation, upon the Credit that we give to the Revealer; upon the authority and Veracity,
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and Certainty of the Truth of the Revealer.
and Certainty of the Truth of the Revealer.
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For, Faith, you know properly, is a believing the Report of another, or the Witness of another.
For, Faith, you know properly, is a believing the Report of Another, or the Witness of Another.
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We cannot properly be said to Believe, when we do know the thing our selves, and have seen it by our own Eyes;
We cannot properly be said to Believe, when we do know the thing our selves, and have seen it by our own Eyes;
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but when we Trust and Credit that Assurance, that another gives us of it.
but when we Trust and Credit that Assurance, that Another gives us of it.
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Now therefore I shall endeavour to make out to you, That Jesus Christ is He, Faith must needs Live and Die with him (as I may so express it in familiar Language (it is as Essential to Faith to have the Manifestation and Revelation of Christ,
Now Therefore I shall endeavour to make out to you, That jesus christ is He, Faith must needs Live and Die with him (as I may so express it in familiar Language (it is as Essential to Faith to have the Manifestation and Revelation of christ,
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as it is for the Eye to have Light. And then,
as it is for the Eye to have Light. And then,
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In the Second place, Whereas the notion of Faith is a Trust, and a depending upon some great Good that is offered to us, from the Supreme Good;
In the Second place, Whereas the notion of Faith is a Trust, and a depending upon Some great Good that is offered to us, from the Supreme Good;
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that we have no Right nor Title to, in our selves.
that we have no Right nor Title to, in our selves.
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I shall shew you that Jesus Christ is that Great and Rich Good that is given to us from the Father.
I shall show you that jesus christ is that Great and Rich Good that is given to us from the Father.
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And that tho we have no Right to the thing in our selves;
And that though we have no Right to the thing in our selves;
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yet we come to Trust, and to Depend, and to Rely upon it, as if we had a Title. And then,
yet we come to Trust, and to Depend, and to Rely upon it, as if we had a Title. And then,
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In the Third Place, Whereas Faith is very truely, tho not in the first Account of it, described to be a Power of Holy Life, and Holy Action:
In the Third Place, Whereas Faith is very truly, though not in the First Account of it, described to be a Power of Holy Life, and Holy Actium:
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And a Man believes no more, than he is truly and really transformed by into the thing that he Believes.
And a Man believes no more, than he is truly and really transformed by into the thing that he Believes.
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I shall shew you, That Jesus Christ is that great principle of Holy Life, and of Heavenly Life, that doth impower the Souls of his People, according to the degree of the present State;
I shall show you, That jesus christ is that great principle of Holy Life, and of Heavenly Life, that does empower the Souls of his People, according to the degree of the present State;
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and shall bring them to that spotless, to that blemishless state, in the Glory of his Appearing.
and shall bring them to that spotless, to that blemishless state, in the Glory of his Appearing.
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I begin with the First thing, and that is to shew you, that Jesus Christ is that great Revelation that Faith hath Primarily, Principally, Originally and Supremely to close with,
I begin with the First thing, and that is to show you, that jesus christ is that great Revelation that Faith hath Primarily, Principally, Originally and Supremely to close with,
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and to give up it self unto. You shall find in the 3d of John, that this is a Notion of Faith;
and to give up it self unto. You shall find in the 3d of John, that this is a Notion of Faith;
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and a Notion of Faith proper to the great Revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.
and a Notion of Faith proper to the great Revelation of our Lord jesus christ.
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saith John, 1 John 5. 10. He that believeth in the Son of God, hath the Wit• … in himself.
Says John, 1 John 5. 10. He that Believeth in the Son of God, hath the Wit• … in himself.
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He that believeth not God, hath made him a Liar, because he believeth not the Record that God gave of his Son. The great Record that God hath given, it is of his Son;He that Believeth not God, hath made him a Liar, Because he Believeth not the Record that God gave of his Son. The great Record that God hath given, it is of his Son;
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that he hath given his Son as the Great Mediator; as the Great Redeemer; as the Great Sacrifice; as the Great Righteousness of the World:
that he hath given his Son as the Great Mediator; as the Great Redeemer; as the Great Sacrifice; as the Great Righteousness of the World:
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A•d therefore, if any Man does not believe this, he has made God a liar.
A•d Therefore, if any Man does not believe this, he has made God a liar.
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God hath done all in the Gospel, that can be done, to give us an Assurance of it:
God hath done all in the Gospel, that can be done, to give us an Assurance of it:
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So it is the great Revelation.
So it is the great Revelation.
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And so, when our Lord saith, They have surely known, and believed that thou didst send me:
And so, when our Lord Says, They have surely known, and believed that thou didst send me:
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It is the very same thing, that Jesus Christ is the great Saviour and Redeemer of the World.
It is the very same thing, that jesus christ is the great Saviour and Redeemer of the World.
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For, what's the meaning of God's sending Christ, but a sending him as a Sa• … or? As you may find plainly John 3. 17. For God sent not his Son into the World to condemn the World;
For, what's the meaning of God's sending christ, but a sending him as a Sa• … or? As you may find plainly John 3. 17. For God sent not his Son into the World to condemn the World;
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but that the World, through him, might be saved. but that the World, through him, might be saved.
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And, Him hath God the Father Sealed, John 6. So that from all this, it is most Evident that it is the great Revelation.
And, Him hath God the Father Sealed, John 6. So that from all this, it is most Evident that it is the great Revelation.
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And tho this be a great Truth, yet still the Gospel raiseth it higher. And I beseech you, that you would seriously consider;
And though this be a great Truth, yet still the Gospel Raiseth it higher. And I beseech you, that you would seriously Consider;
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when a Man Believes in Jesus Christ, he does not only believe a written Word; I desire again your serious Attention to it:
when a Man Believes in jesus christ, he does not only believe a written Word; I desire again your serious Attention to it:
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He does not only believe a written Word;
He does not only believe a written Word;
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he does not only Believe a great Testimony from God, or a sound of words concerning it,
he does not only Believe a great Testimony from God, or a found of words Concerning it,
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but Jesus Christ the word himself comes to him. Indeed it was heretofore in a manifestation in the Flesh:
but jesus christ the word himself comes to him. Indeed it was heretofore in a manifestation in the Flesh:
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But the very same thing is now manifested by the Spirit of Jesus Christ.
But the very same thing is now manifested by the Spirit of jesus christ.
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And by his coming in Spirit, he comes as that Word of the Father; as the Eternal Word of the Father:
And by his coming in Spirit, he comes as that Word of the Father; as the Eternal Word of the Father:
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And he shews himself to the Soul; he shews himself in Spirit to the Soul; so that the Soul Believes the Word of God;
And he shows himself to the Soul; he shows himself in Spirit to the Soul; so that the Soul Believes the Word of God;
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because Christ, the word of God shews himself to him.
Because christ, the word of God shows himself to him.
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And we never have the Truth of Faith, till we have this very coming of the Eternal Word to us.
And we never have the Truth of Faith, till we have this very coming of the Eternal Word to us.
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As you see (1 John 1. 1.) how the Apostle speaks concerning this word, That which was from the Beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our Eyes, which we have looked upon,
As you see (1 John 1. 1.) how the Apostle speaks Concerning this word, That which was from the Beginning, which we have herd, which we have seen with our Eyes, which we have looked upon,
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and our hands have handled of the word of Life.
and our hands have handled of the word of Life.
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For the Life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear Witness, &c. That which we have seen and heard, declare we unto you. For the Life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear Witness, etc. That which we have seen and herd, declare we unto you.
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Now pray, Why does the Apostle declare this? Not that you should rest in a written word:
Now pray, Why does the Apostle declare this? Not that you should rest in a written word:
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That's the thing I would desire you to observe. Not that you should rest in a sound of Words;
That's the thing I would desire you to observe. Not that you should rest in a found of Words;
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but that ye also may have fellowship with us;
but that you also may have fellowship with us;
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(ver. 3.) and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.
(ver. 3.) and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son jesus christ.
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Not that we should expect any Visional Representations of these things: That's not the Intention of it.
Not that we should expect any Visional Representations of these things: That's not the Intention of it.
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But that we should look for a real Manifestation of the Father, and the Son; or of the Father by the Son, and through the Son:
But that we should look for a real Manifestation of the Father, and the Son; or of the Father by the Son, and through the Son:
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And also of the Son by the Father. So that there is certainly. a Sight of Christ;
And also of the Son by the Father. So that there is Certainly. a Sighed of christ;
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I say, a sight of the Son, in Faith. And if we did but thus consider the excellency of Faith;
I say, a sighed of the Son, in Faith. And if we did but thus Consider the excellency of Faith;
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indeed, I cannot but apprehend, there could be no difference between Christians, and Christians, in these points concerning Faith; and so concerning Justification;
indeed, I cannot but apprehend, there could be no difference between Christians, and Christians, in these points Concerning Faith; and so Concerning Justification;
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if we had but true and right apprehensions of Faith.
if we had but true and right apprehensions of Faith.
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It is true indeed, there's a great deal of false Faith, of counterfeit Faith, that has never seen Christ.
It is true indeed, there's a great deal of false Faith, of counterfeit Faith, that has never seen christ.
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But all true Faith, it hath seen Christ; it hath come up to the very word of Jesus Christ:
But all true Faith, it hath seen christ; it hath come up to the very word of jesus christ:
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That is, to Jesus Christ the Word So, John 6. 40. there must be a sight of the Son,
That is, to jesus christ the Word So, John 6. 40. there must be a sighed of the Son,
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before there can be a believing in him.
before there can be a believing in him.
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And this is the the will of him that sent me, that every one, which seeth the Son, And this is the the will of him that sent me, that every one, which sees the Son,
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and believeth on him, may have everlasting Life. and Believeth on him, may have everlasting Life.
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And therefore, as I told you, he is called the Word of God; that is, the Essential and Eternal Word of God, manifested in Flesh; manifested in Human Nature.
And Therefore, as I told you, he is called the Word of God; that is, the Essential and Eternal Word of God, manifested in Flesh; manifested in Human Nature.
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And There is no sight of Christ without his coming to us, without our receiving of him, by the Teaching of th• Father,
And There is no sighed of christ without his coming to us, without our receiving of him, by the Teaching of th• Father,
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and by the manifestation of himself.
and by the manifestation of himself.
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And so saith the Apostle Paul; when it pleased God to Reveal his Son in me.
And so Says the Apostle Paul; when it pleased God to Reveal his Son in me.
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You see here is not only words, either Spoken or Written; but there is the very Son himself Revealed in us.
You see Here is not only words, either Spoken or Written; but there is the very Son himself Revealed in us.
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I do acknowledg all this is in a Spiritual Sense, not only in an Intellectual Sense:
I do acknowledge all this is in a Spiritual Sense, not only in an Intellectual Sense:
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Tho it is true, That shall be Subservient, and as it were the Conveyance and Vehicle of this sight.
Though it is true, That shall be Subservient, and as it were the Conveyance and Vehicle of this sighed.
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But it is a Spiritual Sight, wrought by the Power of God, and by the Spirit of God. And O therefore!
But it is a Spiritual Sighed, wrought by the Power of God, and by the Spirit of God. And Oh Therefore!
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This is the great Point I would press upon you.
This is the great Point I would press upon you.
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And indeed, I have taken notice that the most Spiritual Writers, and Preachers of Faith, They have said, That Faith is upon the Person of the Son;
And indeed, I have taken notice that the most Spiritual Writers, and Preachers of Faith, They have said, That Faith is upon the Person of the Son;
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the Person of the Eternal Word in our Nature, the Lord Jesus Christ. the Person of the Eternal Word in our Nature, the Lord jesus christ.
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It does not deal first of all with his Benefits and Salvation that comes by him; I mean, principally:
It does not deal First of all with his Benefits and Salvation that comes by him; I mean, principally:
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I don't say, but God may draw a Soul first by the consideration of his Benefits.
I don't say, but God may draw a Soul First by the consideration of his Benefits.
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But the principal Touch of Faith, it is upon the Son of God. I might give you innumerable Scriptures that verify this great Truth.
But the principal Touch of Faith, it is upon the Son of God. I might give you innumerable Scriptures that verify this great Truth.
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And I desire that we may take notice of it.
And I desire that we may take notice of it.
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In that forenam'd place, John 17. v. 8. Christ saith, (this is the point) They have believed that all things whatsoever thou hast given me, are of thee;
In that forenamed place, John 17. v. 8. christ Says, (this is the point) They have believed that all things whatsoever thou hast given me, Are of thee;
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and that I came forth from thee, and that thou didst send me. and that I Come forth from thee, and that thou didst send me.
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All this, Christ says, you may see, immediately concerns the Person of our Lord Jesus Christ.
All this, christ Says, you may see, immediately concerns the Person of our Lord jesus christ.
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So in the Epistle to the Galatians, a place that is worthy our notice;
So in the Epistle to the Galatians, a place that is worthy our notice;
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and that I shall have occasion of continual recourse to, Gal. 2. 20, 21. I am Crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live;
and that I shall have occasion of continual recourse to, Gal. 2. 20, 21. I am crucified with christ: nevertheless I live;
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yet not I, but Christ liveth in me. yet not I, but christ lives in me.
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I urge it here only, to this purpose, to shew you, that Faith, it immediately goes out to the Person of Christ, even in the point of Revelation.
I urge it Here only, to this purpose, to show you, that Faith, it immediately Goes out to the Person of christ, even in the point of Revelation.
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This is, That, it principally goes on and touches there closest and fastest; upon the very person of Christ.
This is, That, it principally Goes on and touches there closest and fastest; upon the very person of christ.
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O therefore, that our Souls now might find something of this going out to the person of Christ!
Oh Therefore, that our Souls now might find something of this going out to the person of christ!
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A Tender of the Person of Christ to us; that Jesus Christ the Word would come, and shew himself to us!
A Tender of the Person of christ to us; that jesus christ the Word would come, and show himself to us!
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That in a Spiritual sense, we might see him with our Eyes, and handle him with our hands;
That in a Spiritual sense, we might see him with our Eyes, and handle him with our hands;
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we might have all assurance of a real Union, of a real Touch betwixt Christ and our Souls.
we might have all assurance of a real union, of a real Touch betwixt christ and our Souls.
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And then I would desire you to take notice also of this;
And then I would desire you to take notice also of this;
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that when this great Revelation of Jesus Christ hath come in, and has a Reception in the Soul;
that when this great Revelation of jesus christ hath come in, and has a Reception in the Soul;
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then all the Truths that flow in along with him, they come in also into the Soul;
then all the Truths that flow in along with him, they come in also into the Soul;
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and the Soul receives, according to all the Knowledg of God, and Jesus Christ it receives all Truth,
and the Soul receives, according to all the Knowledge of God, and jesus christ it receives all Truth,
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when this great Revelation hath first of all entred, and taken place in it. All the Truths of God, they come in by Jesus Christ;
when this great Revelation hath First of all entered, and taken place in it. All the Truths of God, they come in by jesus christ;
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as he is said to be The Truth; and the Son of the Father in Truth.
as he is said to be The Truth; and the Son of the Father in Truth.
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It is a very great consideration, this; no Truth is indeed truly taken in, till Christ is taken in.
It is a very great consideration, this; no Truth is indeed truly taken in, till christ is taken in.
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If you would but apprehend this; I confess there are many Learned, and Wise, and Great Men in Discourse;
If you would but apprehend this; I confess there Are many Learned, and Wise, and Great Men in Discourse;
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they insist very much upon the Proof, by Natural Demonstration, Argument and Reason of the Being of a God.
they insist very much upon the Proof, by Natural Demonstration, Argument and Reason of thee Being of a God.
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I am very far from Detracting, or Derogating from what they do: For it is very worthy in its own kind and place.
I am very Far from Detracting, or Derogating from what they do: For it is very worthy in its own kind and place.
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But this I do assure you, that there's no man in the whole Universe, that hath taken in truly the Knowledg of the One God; But he hath taken it, in and through Christ, and by Christ:
But this I do assure you, that there's no man in the Whole Universe, that hath taken in truly the Knowledge of the One God; But he hath taken it, in and through christ, and by christ:
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Or else, he hath it not savingly, if he hath it not in, and through Christ.
Or Else, he hath it not savingly, if he hath it not in, and through christ.
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So there are great Arguments to Distinguish between Good and Evil; the Law, and Natural Conscience go far in it.
So there Are great Arguments to Distinguish between Good and Evil; the Law, and Natural Conscience go Far in it.
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But, I assure you, no Man has taken in any of the Principles of Natural Conscience, in a saving way, till he hath taken in Jesus Christ.
But, I assure you, no Man has taken in any of the Principles of Natural Conscience, in a Saving Way, till he hath taken in jesus christ.
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All Truth, it comes in by Jesus Christ, John 1. 17. The Evangelist there, hath it expresly, The Law came by Moses, saith he.
All Truth, it comes in by jesus christ, John 1. 17. The Evangelist there, hath it expressly, The Law Come by Moses, Says he.
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There was a measure of Light given by the Law: But (saith he) Grace and Truth came by Jesus Christ.
There was a measure of Light given by the Law: But (Says he) Grace and Truth Come by jesus christ.
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And I'll give you one great Scripture, that will make this very plain, Heb. 11. 6. Saith the Apostle there;
And I'll give you one great Scripture, that will make this very plain, Hebrew 11. 6. Says the Apostle there;
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Without Faith, it is impossible to please him: For he that cometh to God, must believe that he is. Without Faith, it is impossible to please him: For he that comes to God, must believe that he is.
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A great many of the Rationalists that are in this very Age, at this very time carry it,
A great many of the Rationalists that Are in this very Age, At this very time carry it,
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as if they would not thank the Gospel (as I may so express it) they are ready to say, they would not thank the Revelation of it for the Proof, that there is a God, that is, One God.
as if they would not thank the Gospel (as I may so express it) they Are ready to say, they would not thank the Revelation of it for the Proof, that there is a God, that is, One God.
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But, as it may be true in their sense too;
But, as it may be true in their sense too;
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that is, It is Demonstrable by the Light of Nature, and by Reason, and by Argument, I acknowledg, with all my Heart, it is so;
that is, It is Demonstrable by the Light of Nature, and by Reason, and by Argument, I acknowledge, with all my Heart, it is so;
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And yet, notwithstanding, I say, no man that savingly believes that there is a God;
And yet, notwithstanding, I say, no man that savingly believes that there is a God;
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But he that doth it by that Faith, that hath taken in the Lord Jesus Christ.
But he that does it by that Faith, that hath taken in the Lord jesus christ.
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And therefore, saith the Apostle, If any Man hath not the Son, he hath not the Father.
And Therefore, Says the Apostle, If any Man hath not the Son, he hath not the Father.
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If he doth not come to the Knowledg of the Father, by the Son; he hath not the true, and the right Knowledg;
If he does not come to the Knowledge of the Father, by the Son; he hath not the true, and the right Knowledge;
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the true Evangelical, Spiritual, saving Knowledg, so much as of a God. So, concerning Eternal Happiness and Misery;
the true Evangelical, Spiritual, Saving Knowledge, so much as of a God. So, Concerning Eternal Happiness and Misery;
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there may be great Light of Truth offered, from Natural Argument. We never come to see, and know Truths indeed;
there may be great Light of Truth offered, from Natural Argument. We never come to see, and know Truths indeed;
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till we come to know them by the Eternal Word; that word of God coming in to us, who is (the) Truth.
till we come to know them by the Eternal Word; that word of God coming in to us, who is (the) Truth.
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Therefore, I beseech you, That you would retain these things in your Minds and Judgments;
Therefore, I beseech you, That you would retain these things in your Minds and Judgments;
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and that you might be able, when you hear Disputes, concerning Faith, and concerning Justification by Faith, that you would remember, that this is the true excellency of Faith, To touch the Person of the Son of God;
and that you might be able, when you hear Disputes, Concerning Faith, and Concerning Justification by Faith, that you would Remember, that this is the true excellency of Faith, To touch the Person of the Son of God;
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to come to Him, to see Him, to be united to Him, as the Great Truth. to come to Him, to see Him, to be united to Him, as the Great Truth.
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It is true, all the Truths that we have, in the Word of God; they are All of great Excellency, and of great necessity:
It is true, all the Truths that we have, in the Word of God; they Are All of great Excellency, and of great necessity:
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But they all Centre in Christ (the) Truth; who 〈 ◊ 〉 (the) Truth.
But they all Centre in christ (the) Truth; who 〈 ◊ 〉 (thee) Truth.
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They Centre in him, who is (the) Truth; they are all but Lines flowing from him, and Return to him.
They Centre in him, who is (the) Truth; they Are all but Lines flowing from him, and Return to him.
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I know, every one will easily grant, that the Knowledg of the Angels is much greater than the Knowledg of any Man;
I know, every one will Easily grant, that the Knowledge of the Angels is much greater than the Knowledge of any Man;
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or of all men put together.
or of all men put together.
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Now you shall find, that the Angels, notwithstanding the great Orb of Light that they make, or are; notwithstanding they are great Intelligences;
Now you shall find, that the Angels, notwithstanding the great Orb of Light that they make, or Are; notwithstanding they Are great Intelligences;
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yet notwithstanding, the Knowledg of Christ, is the Supreme Knowledg that they have, saith the Apostle, To the intent that now unto the Principalities and Powers in Heavenly places, might be known by the Church the manifold Wisdom of God, according to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord, Eph. 3. 10, 11. And therefore indeed,
yet notwithstanding, the Knowledge of christ, is the Supreme Knowledge that they have, Says the Apostle, To the intent that now unto the Principalities and Powers in Heavenly places, might be known by the Church the manifold Wisdom of God, according to the Eternal purpose which he purposed in christ jesus our Lord, Ephesians 3. 10, 11. And Therefore indeed,
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tho Angels and Men were Created with very large measures of knowledg (I make no doubt) and excellency of an Intellectual Being;
though Angels and Men were Created with very large measures of knowledge (I make no doubt) and excellency of an Intellectual Being;
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yet, that God hath so ordred things;
yet, that God hath so ordered things;
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that the great Knowledg, the great Manifestation of his manifold Wisdom, should come in by Jesus Christ, that hath given occasion to such wonderful Explication of that Infinite Essential Truth, That God is. I say, it hath given the occasion:
that the great Knowledge, the great Manifestation of his manifold Wisdom, should come in by jesus christ, that hath given occasion to such wondered Explication of that Infinite Essential Truth, That God is. I say, it hath given the occasion:
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That indeed, I may say, there had never been such a thing as Faith; that is,
That indeed, I may say, there had never been such a thing as Faith; that is,
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an higher understanding than Natural Understanding is; a greater Comprehension of Truth, than all Natural Comprehension of Truth is.
an higher understanding than Natural Understanding is; a greater Comprehension of Truth, than all Natural Comprehension of Truth is.
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O Infinite Treasures of Truth, that will be found to have flown from the bringing in of Jesus Christ the great Mediator!
Oh Infinite Treasures of Truth, that will be found to have flown from the bringing in of jesus christ the great Mediator!
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This is that which hath broken up the great Deep of Truth; I say, the great Deep of Truth is broken up by the Manifestation of Christ:
This is that which hath broken up the great Deep of Truth; I say, the great Deep of Truth is broken up by the Manifestation of christ:
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The great Cataracts (as they call them) of Heaven, are opened by this very Wisdom.
The great Cataracts (as they call them) of Heaven, Are opened by this very Wisdom.
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The great flowings in, and Cataracts of Truth have flown by the Manifestation of Christ.
The great flowings in, and Cataracts of Truth have flown by the Manifestation of christ.
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Indeed, I am not able to conceive the greatness of this Truth, or to speak to you.
Indeed, I am not able to conceive the greatness of this Truth, or to speak to you.
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How greatly Rich will Heaven, and Saints and Angels be made, by knowing this great Truth of the Manifestation of Christ!
How greatly Rich will Heaven, and Saints and Angels be made, by knowing this great Truth of the Manifestation of christ!
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And therefore, it is not Truth Rivetted into their Natural Understandings; But it is properly called Faith;
And Therefore, it is not Truth Riveted into their Natural Understandings; But it is properly called Faith;
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tho indeed, all Truth will be Demonstrated so really in the Future State, that it will make that kind of Faith to cease, that is an Evidence of things not seen;
though indeed, all Truth will be Demonstrated so really in the Future State, that it will make that kind of Faith to cease, that is an Evidence of things not seen;
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tho it may still properly be called Faith; in regard of that Infinite Knowledg Flowing from God, through Influence by and in Jesus Christ.
though it may still properly be called Faith; in regard of that Infinite Knowledge Flowing from God, through Influence by and in jesus christ.
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So I have spoken of the First Head I proposed.
So I have spoken of the First Head I proposed.
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The Second thing I would therefore open to you, is, Faith doth properly adhere, and run to some good that is offered:
The Second thing I would Therefore open to you, is, Faith does properly adhere, and run to Some good that is offered:
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And especially, under a sense of Danger, and a sense of great Ruin and Misery, if there be not extraordinary Rescue;
And especially, under a sense of Danger, and a sense of great Ruin and Misery, if there be not extraordinary Rescue;
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And therefore this is the Second thing I assert, That there had never been that Faith and Trust; that Faith of Refuge; that Faith of Reliance; that Faith of Dependance, if Jesus Christ had not been made known:
And Therefore this is the Second thing I assert, That there had never been that Faith and Trust; that Faith of Refuge; that Faith of Reliance; that Faith of Dependence, if jesus christ had not been made known:
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For, What 〈 ◊ 〉 Jesus Christ, but the great Deliverer? As the Apostle speaks in 1 Thes. 1. last.
For, What 〈 ◊ 〉 jesus christ, but the great Deliverer? As the Apostle speaks in 1 Thebes 1. last.
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He that Delivers, ver. 10. It is not, Delivers us: But he is the, NONLATINALPHABET, The Deliverer; his Name is the general Deliverer.He that Delivers, ver. 10. It is not, Delivers us: But he is the,, The Deliverer; his Name is the general Deliverer.
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Who is (The) Deliverer; even Jesus Christ, Stiled and Surnamed;
Who is (The) Deliverer; even jesus christ, Styled and Surnamed;
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made notably known to us, by being (The) Deliverer from the Wrath that it to come.
made notably known to us, by being (The) Deliverer from the Wrath that it to come.
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He is (The) Deliverer from the wrath that is to come.
He is (The) Deliverer from the wrath that is to come.
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So I say, There had never been Footing for Faith, if it had not been for Christ; because of that great Good.
So I say, There had never been Footing for Faith, if it had not been for christ; Because of that great Good.
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And indeed, as I have often declared to you; so I am positively of that Judgment, that the Elect Angels did fly to Christ,
And indeed, as I have often declared to you; so I am positively of that Judgement, that the Elect Angels did fly to christ,
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even as we do, in a lost and undone state:
even as we do, in a lost and undone state:
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So they to be secured from that lost State, the Fallen Angels and Man-kind run into.
So they to be secured from that lost State, the Fallen Angels and Mankind run into.
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I make no doubt, they found all Created Beings stood in themselves too slippery, and too ready to fall:
I make no doubt, they found all Created Beings stood in themselves too slippery, and too ready to fallen:
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And they thought it safest to be under the Wing of the Mediator, to be within the everlasting Arms of the Mediator.
And they Thought it Safest to be under the Wing of the Mediator, to be within the everlasting Arms of the Mediator.
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Therefore much more, if God had not given this great Saviour to lost Man; this great Deliverer;
Therefore much more, if God had not given this great Saviour to lost Man; this great Deliverer;
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this great Ransom; this great Sacrifice; this great Righteousness of Jesus Christ, the Righteousness of God; there had been no Room for the Faith of Trust; for the Faith of Relyance among Men.
this great Ransom; this great Sacrifice; this great Righteousness of jesus christ, the Righteousness of God; there had been no Room for the Faith of Trust; for the Faith of Reliance among Men.
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You know, oftentimes in scripture, Faith is spoken of, as trust: That when a Creature does not know what to do; nor whither to run;
You know, oftentimes in scripture, Faith is spoken of, as trust: That when a Creature does not know what to do; nor whither to run;
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It runs to God, by Faith.
It runs to God, by Faith.
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Now, this is all founded in the absolute necessity, that we all have, to fly to Christ for Redemption, being lost and undone without him.
Now, this is all founded in the absolute necessity, that we all have, to fly to christ for Redemption, being lost and undone without him.
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And therefore you find all scripture agrees to it, that we are under a necessity to come to him,
And Therefore you find all scripture agrees to it, that we Are under a necessity to come to him,
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as the greatest Good that can be offered to us. Christ is that greatest Good that can be offered to us.
as the greatest Good that can be offered to us. christ is that greatest Good that can be offered to us.
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Even Eternal Life, Life from Everlasting to Everlasting.
Even Eternal Life, Life from Everlasting to Everlasting.
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And therefore, observe the vein of Scripture: It is indeed, so much, That I need not almost name such things to you, John. 13. 14. As Moses lifted up the Serpent in the Wilderness,
And Therefore, observe the vein of Scripture: It is indeed, so much, That I need not almost name such things to you, John. 13. 14. As Moses lifted up the Serpent in the Wilderness,
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even so must the Son of Man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have Eternal Life. even so must the Son of Man be lifted up: That whosoever Believeth in him should not perish, but have Eternal Life.
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It is very plain, what our Lord here intends.
It is very plain, what our Lord Here intends.
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We are under the same necessity, that they that were bitten with the Serpents in the Wilderness, that died immediately; they swelled,
We Are under the same necessity, that they that were bitten with the Serpents in the Wilderness, that died immediately; they swelled,
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and died, and broke in pieces immediately, if they had not the Remedy in this Brasen Serpent. And so we are in the same Condition: Our Thigh would Rott,
and died, and broke in Pieces immediately, if they had not the Remedy in this Brazen Serpent. And so we Are in the same Condition: Our Thigh would Rot,
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and our Belly would swell (to allude to that Representation under the Law); I say, the Thigh;
and our Belly would swell (to allude to that Representation under the Law); I say, the Thigh;
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That is, the Soul, and the Conscience, and all the Powers of the Soul, they would presently be Gangren'd, (in a spiritual sense) and give up to Ruin and Destruction, were it not for Jesus Christ.
That is, the Soul, and the Conscience, and all the Powers of the Soul, they would presently be Gangrened, (in a spiritual sense) and give up to Ruin and Destruction, were it not for jesus christ.
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And so again, ver. 16. For God so loved the World, that he gave his onely begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting Life.
And so again, ver. 16. For God so loved the World, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever Believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting Life.
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That very word, should not perish, it is as much as to say, he shall certainly perish,
That very word, should not perish, it is as much as to say, he shall Certainly perish,
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if he does not come to Christ, If he does not believe in him. And v. 36. He that believeth on the Son, hath everlasting Life:
if he does not come to christ, If he does not believe in him. And v. 36. He that Believeth on the Son, hath everlasting Life:
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And he that believeth not the Son, shall not see Life, but the wrath of God abideth on him. And he that Believeth not the Son, shall not see Life, but the wrath of God Abideth on him.
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As Jeremiah saith, He that trusteth not in the Lord, he shall be like a barren Wilderness, that shall not see when good cometh.
As Jeremiah Says, He that Trusteth not in the Lord, he shall be like a barren Wilderness, that shall not see when good comes.
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So, he shall not see Life, but the wrath of God abideth on him. Wherever he goes, the wrath of God abides on him. So, he shall not see Life, but the wrath of God Abideth on him. Wherever he Goes, the wrath of God abides on him.
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Though he be Rich, and happy in the world; yet still he does not know what a Companion he hath with him:
Though he be Rich, and happy in the world; yet still he does not know what a Companion he hath with him:
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The wrath of God going along:
The wrath of God going along:
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And what a Roof, and what a skie he is always under? what a Canopy of Heaven he is under? The wrath of God abides on him, Dwells over him.
And what a Roof, and what a sky he is always under? what a Canopy of Heaven he is under? The wrath of God abides on him, Dwells over him.
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So, He that hath the Son hath Life; and he that hath not the Son of God, hath not Life.
So, He that hath the Son hath Life; and he that hath not the Son of God, hath not Life.
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And therefore here is Faith in Jesus Christ, Reliance upon him, the Faith of Trust. Jesus Christ is he that hath brought in the Faith of Trust.
And Therefore Here is Faith in jesus christ, Reliance upon him, the Faith of Trust. jesus christ is he that hath brought in the Faith of Trust.
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I have said it to you before;
I have said it to you before;
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and I should never be afraid to say it to a Congregation of the Learned'st and Wisest in the World;
and I should never be afraid to say it to a Congregation of the Learnedest and Wisest in the World;
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That the Angels fled to Christ, foreseeing possibility of Ruin, if they stood upon themselves. But we are upon a plain, and Confessed, and Acknowledged necessity;
That the Angels fled to christ, Foreseeing possibility of Ruin, if they stood upon themselves. But we Are upon a plain, and Confessed, and Acknowledged necessity;
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we had never had such a thing as Faith, if God had not offered, and given,
we had never had such a thing as Faith, if God had not offered, and given,
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and made known his Son to us, as a Redeemer. Now, I would desire you to Consider;
and made known his Son to us, as a Redeemer. Now, I would desire you to Consider;
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That Jesus Christ never came to any Soul, with his Benefits: And not come himself. He doth not send his Benefits, and not come himself.
That jesus christ never Come to any Soul, with his Benefits: And not come himself. He does not send his Benefits, and not come himself.
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Which is the thing, I would very fain, in every thing, press upon you. I say, he never sends his benefits, but he always comes himself.
Which is the thing, I would very fain, in every thing, press upon you. I say, he never sends his benefits, but he always comes himself.
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I am the way, the Truth, and the Life. I am the Life, saith Christ. And he is Redemption, saith the Apostle Paul.I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. I am the Life, Says christ. And he is Redemption, Says the Apostle Paul.
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He is (the) Redemption. There is not a Redemption separate from him: But he is our Redemption; and he is our life; and he is our Ransom; He is our Sacrifice; He is our Redeemer; He is our Mediator; He is (the) Redemption. There is not a Redemption separate from him: But he is our Redemption; and he is our life; and he is our Ransom; He is our Sacrifice; He is our Redeemer; He is our Mediator;
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He is our All. And therefore Faith, It hath to do with the Person of Christ.He is our All. And Therefore Faith, It hath to do with the Person of christ.
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Indeed, it may be very necessary to hold out; and is certainly, absolutely necessary, to hold out the Benefits of Christ.
Indeed, it may be very necessary to hold out; and is Certainly, absolutely necessary, to hold out the Benefits of christ.
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But we should take heed of this:
But we should take heed of this:
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For here comes in a great deal of dispute and wrangling, who should have the Benefit of his Righteousness by his Blood. Alas! This is not the thing.
For Here comes in a great deal of dispute and wrangling, who should have the Benefit of his Righteousness by his Blood. Alas! This is not the thing.
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First, but we are to come to the very Person of Christ, and to unite with him;
First, but we Are to come to the very Person of christ, and to unite with him;
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who loved us, and gave himself for us. For, It is not a disputable thing, how we shall have his Benefits;who loved us, and gave himself for us. For, It is not a disputable thing, how we shall have his Benefits;
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If we pitch first upon him by Faith, and by his coming into us, and dwelling in us; and we in him;
If we pitch First upon him by Faith, and by his coming into us, and Dwelling in us; and we in him;
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As I shall after shew (if the Lord give opportunity) that our Justification is by union.
As I shall After show (if the Lord give opportunity) that our Justification is by Union.
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There is no Justification, but by union. It is not by what we do; or what Conditions or Terms of the Gospel we observe;
There is no Justification, but by Union. It is not by what we do; or what Conditions or Terms of the Gospel we observe;
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Though they shall more effectually follow, than any other way we Discourse of.
Though they shall more effectually follow, than any other Way we Discourse of.
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I don't say, that there is no need of Repentance, of Faith, and holiness of life.
I don't say, that there is no need of Repentance, of Faith, and holiness of life.
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But, our Justification is immediately flowing from union, and no other way;
But, our Justification is immediately flowing from Union, and no other Way;
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As I hope, by the assistance of God, and his Goodness giving leave, evidently to make out by Scripture.
As I hope, by the assistance of God, and his goodness giving leave, evidently to make out by Scripture.
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I shall therefore pitch upon that, Heb. 6. to shew you, that Faith flyes with all the speed it can for Righteousness; saith the Apostle, who have fled for Refuge, to lay hold upon the hope set before us, verse 18. who have fled.
I shall Therefore pitch upon that, Hebrew 6. to show you, that Faith flies with all the speed it can for Righteousness; Says the Apostle, who have fled for Refuge, to lay hold upon the hope Set before us, verse 18. who have fled.
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All the speed they can possibly make, is little enough;
All the speed they can possibly make, is little enough;
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too little (as it were) to lay hold upon that Hope that is set before us, Jesus Christ; so saith the Apostle, I desire to be found in him.
too little (as it were) to lay hold upon that Hope that is Set before us, jesus christ; so Says the Apostle, I desire to be found in him.
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The Expression evidently alludes to that Expression in Scripture, when the Man slayer fled from the Revenger; when the Pursuer of Blood,
The Expression evidently alludes to that Expression in Scripture, when the Man slayer fled from the Revenger; when the Pursuer of Blood,
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and the Minister of Vengeance was at his Heels, he made all the way he could, to fly to the City of Refuge.
and the Minister of Vengeance was At his Heels, he made all the Way he could, to fly to the city of Refuge.
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So I say, the Soul by Faith, makes all the way it can, with all the speed it can, to flee for Refuge to the Hope set before it, in Jesus Christ.
So I say, the Soul by Faith, makes all the Way it can, with all the speed it can, to flee for Refuge to the Hope Set before it, in jesus christ.
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Now, I would argue another thing to you, as I did in the former;
Now, I would argue Another thing to you, as I did in the former;
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as I told you, All Truth comes in by the Knowledge of Christ, the Great Truth. All the Report of Truth comes in by Jesus Christ, the supream Truth. So all Trust,
as I told you, All Truth comes in by the Knowledge of christ, the Great Truth. All the Report of Truth comes in by jesus christ, the supreme Truth. So all Trust,
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and Hope of Good comes in the Great Sacrifice. As now, suppose a Man be in want, or in fear of Danger;
and Hope of Good comes in the Great Sacrifice. As now, suppose a Man be in want, or in Fear of Danger;
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or in fear of this or that Inconeniency in the present State:
or in Fear of this or that Inconeniency in the present State:
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Why Faith, this Saving Faith in Christ, having taken him in, as the great Redeemer; as the great Sacrifice; it flies to God through him, in every Case.
Why Faith, this Saving Faith in christ, having taken him in, as the great Redeemer; as the great Sacrifice; it flies to God through him, in every Case.
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As now, It was certainly a Fruit of Saving Faith in David, when he said to God, I flee to thee to hide me from danger; when my Heart is overwhelmed;
As now, It was Certainly a Fruit of Saving Faith in David, when he said to God, I flee to thee to hide me from danger; when my Heart is overwhelmed;
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Lead me to the Rock, that is higher than I. Led me to the Rock, that is higher than I.
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I make no doubt, but this was a Fruit of Saving Faith. And so when the Servants of God cry to him for necessary Food and Rayment,
I make no doubt, but this was a Fruit of Saving Faith. And so when the Servants of God cry to him for necessary Food and Raiment,
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if they have taken Christ; it is a Fruit of Saving Faith of that kind.
if they have taken christ; it is a Fruit of Saving Faith of that kind.
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When Jehoshaphat cryed out to God, when he was likely to have been slain, as Ahab was;
When Jehoshaphat cried out to God, when he was likely to have been slave, as Ahab was;
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it was Saving Faith in Jehoshaphat, that cryed to God; why? because he had taken in the Redeemer.
it was Saving Faith in Jehoshaphat, that cried to God; why? Because he had taken in the Redeemer.
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But, if we cry to God without the Redeemer; it is but howling.
But, if we cry to God without the Redeemer; it is but howling.
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But when once we have taken hold of Christ, it is Saving Faith. There's one Scripture more, (and then I'll conclude this with Application) to shew,
But when once we have taken hold of christ, it is Saving Faith. There's one Scripture more, (and then I'll conclude this with Application) to show,
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when we come to Christ, upon a Title;
when we come to christ, upon a Title;
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when we have first taken Christ as the supreme Good, and Saviour, and Deliverer, 1 Pet. 4. 19. Wherefore, let them that suffer according to the Will of God, commit their Souls to him, in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.
when we have First taken christ as the supreme Good, and Saviour, and Deliverer, 1 Pet. 4. 19. Wherefore, let them that suffer according to the Will of God, commit their Souls to him, in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.
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He does not say, a faithful Redeemer, but a faithful Oreator. Why? because Jesus Christ the Redeemer had been taken in.
He does not say, a faithful Redeemer, but a faithful Oreator. Why? Because jesus christ the Redeemer had been taken in.
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We can never trust in God, as a faithful Creator, till we have first trusted in Jesus Christ the great Redeemer, the great Sacrifice of Attonement.
We can never trust in God, as a faithful Creator, till we have First trusted in jesus christ the great Redeemer, the great Sacrifice of Atonement.
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I come therefore to make the Application of this, in these three Particulars; in which, I will be very brief.
I come Therefore to make the Application of this, in these three Particulars; in which, I will be very brief.
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The first Ʋse is, Oh! I beseech you, let us in every thing consider Faith. When ever you think of Faith, don't look upon it in it self,The First Ʋse is, Oh! I beseech you, let us in every thing Consider Faith. When ever you think of Faith, don't look upon it in it self,
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but only in its Relation to the Redeemer. Indeed, Faith is like the Eye;
but only in its Relation to the Redeemer. Indeed, Faith is like the Eye;
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there is a great deal of admirable curious Workmanship in the Eye, as the Anatomists of the Eye have made very plain.
there is a great deal of admirable curious Workmanship in the Eye, as the Anatomists of the Eye have made very plain.
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One would stand amazed, to behold the admirable Skill of the Creator, in the Eye! that excellent Machine, as I may call it.
One would stand amazed, to behold the admirable Skill of the Creator, in the Eye! that excellent Machine, as I may call it.
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And yet notwithstanding all this, Without Light, what were the Eye? even nothing at all.
And yet notwithstanding all this, Without Light, what were the Eye? even nothing At all.
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And so Faith hath a great deal of curious Workmanship; It is a great Work of God;
And so Faith hath a great deal of curious Workmanship; It is a great Work of God;
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The Work of Faith with Power, as the Apostle saith. It is the Faith of Gods Power;The Work of Faith with Power, as the Apostle Says. It is the Faith of God's Power;
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It is the like precious Faith. But if you take away Christ from it, alas! It is nothing at all.
It is the like precious Faith. But if you take away christ from it, alas! It is nothing At all.
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All its Excellency is in its Union to Christ. I speak this, that I would not in the least seem to quarrel,
All its Excellency is in its union to christ. I speak this, that I would not in the least seem to quarrel,
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or to raise a Controversie with any Holy Servants of Jesus Christ. Yet I say, we are ready to run into such a kind of Notion of Faith, as if there was some Excellency in its self; and because it obeys;
or to raise a Controversy with any Holy Servants of jesus christ. Yet I say, we Are ready to run into such a kind of Notion of Faith, as if there was Some Excellency in its self; and Because it obeys;
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as it is very true, it does: And because it purifies the Heart and Life, and lays Arguments and Engagements of Obedience:
as it is very true, it does: And Because it Purifies the Heart and Life, and lays Arguments and Engagements of obedience:
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I don't deny any thing of this; but desire to speak the same thing.
I don't deny any thing of this; but desire to speak the same thing.
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But I still affirm, that we may not be mistaken in Faith: For, this is not its Excellency;
But I still affirm, that we may not be mistaken in Faith: For, this is not its Excellency;
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no more than it is the Eyes Excellency, that it is curiously made, whereas it would be nothing;
no more than it is the Eyes Excellency, that it is curiously made, whereas it would be nothing;
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no, not so much a beauty, if it were not for Light. It were all one, as if a Man were blind, or had no Eye.
no, not so much a beauty, if it were not for Light. It were all one, as if a Man were blind, or had no Eye.
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So it is all one, if it were not for Christ, whether there were such a thing as Faith, or no such thing as Faith; It were of no value,
So it is all one, if it were not for christ, whither there were such a thing as Faith, or no such thing as Faith; It were of no valve,
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or Account, if it were not for him. And therefore, I beseech you, keep all this strictly in your Thoughts, Faith is excellent:
or Account, if it were not for him. And Therefore, I beseech you, keep all this strictly in your Thoughts, Faith is excellent:
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Why? because Christ is excellent ▪ and it hath to do with him.
Why? Because christ is excellent ▪ and it hath to do with him.
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It hath a great many Subordinations of Excellency on this side Christ; but its great Excellency is, it touches Christ. And then,
It hath a great many Subordinations of Excellency on this side christ; but its great Excellency is, it touches christ. And then,
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In the second Place, I beseech you let us always mind this, the Person of our Lord Jesus Christ. In the second Place, I beseech you let us always mind this, the Person of our Lord jesus christ.
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Don't think of his Benefits divided from his Person, for God gives you his Son: he gives you his Son first and Principally;
Don't think of his Benefits divided from his Person, for God gives you his Son: he gives you his Son First and Principally;
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but when he gives you his Son, all his Benefits come with him.
but when he gives you his Son, all his Benefits come with him.
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There is Pardon, Righteousness, Sanctification, and Redemption; every thing comes in by Jesus Christ. He gives you Christ himself first;
There is Pardon, Righteousness, Sanctification, and Redemption; every thing comes in by jesus christ. He gives you christ himself First;
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It is He that is made this to us. There are so many Scriptures in this Point, that I don't know where to stay,
It is He that is made this to us. There Are so many Scriptures in this Point, that I don't know where to stay,
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when I come to consider it. As now, He that hath the Son, hath Life. And God gives his Son, and all things together with Him.
when I come to Consider it. As now, He that hath the Son, hath Life. And God gives his Son, and all things together with Him.
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And, we have not Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification, and Redemption, as it were, apart, that God sends them by themselves, and we have them:
And, we have not Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification, and Redemption, as it were, apart, that God sends them by themselves, and we have them:
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And though Christ be to be known to be the Author only of them, it is no matter whether we mind him further or not;
And though christ be to be known to be the Author only of them, it is no matter whither we mind him further or not;
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I say, this is not the Truth of the thing.
I say, this is not the Truth of the thing.
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But ye are of God in Christ Jesus, who is made unto us Wisdom, and Righteousness, &c. And you cannot have them, except you have Christ first;But you Are of God in christ jesus, who is made unto us Wisdom, and Righteousness, etc. And you cannot have them, except you have christ First;
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you must have him first, and unite first with him.
you must have him First, and unite First with him.
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But that which I shall pitch upon, is Gal. 2. 20. I am crucified with Christ, nevertheless I live;
But that which I shall pitch upon, is Gal. 2. 20. I am Crucified with christ, nevertheless I live;
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yet not I, but Christ liveth in me;
yet not I, but christ lives in me;
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and the Life which I now live in the Flesh, I live by the Faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. and the Life which I now live in the Flesh, I live by the Faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
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But indeed, the first and principal thing that we are to look to in Christ, is Redemption, Pardon of Sin in his Blood;
But indeed, the First and principal thing that we Are to look to in christ, is Redemption, Pardon of since in his Blood;
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Righteousness, and Justification, as I shall after shew you; and therefore we should always look to his Person. And then,Righteousness, and Justification, as I shall After show you; and Therefore we should always look to his Person. And then,
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In the third, and last place, I shall desire, if we love Christ, let us love these Truths of Christ, and these Manifestations of Christ. Because they are gloomy;In the third, and last place, I shall desire, if we love christ, let us love these Truths of christ, and these Manifestations of christ. Because they Are gloomy;
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there's a great gloom upon them, you may plainly perceive, not only among the Heathens, Mahometans, Antichristians, and Papists: But there is a gloom among Protestants; they are not so clear,
there's a great gloom upon them, you may plainly perceive, not only among the heathens, Mahometans, Antichristians, and Papists: But there is a gloom among Protestants; they Are not so clear,
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so bright, so lively and excellent among us, as in themselves:
so bright, so lively and excellent among us, as in themselves:
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For, if these things I have spoken of, be true, It is certain, here's the Oriency of the Gospel; here's the Pearl of great Price, Jesus Christ. And our Souls should close with, and cling to Him.
For, if these things I have spoken of, be true, It is certain, here's the Oriency of the Gospel; here's the Pearl of great Price, jesus christ. And our Souls should close with, and cling to Him.
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Now, because there is a Fog and Mist about these things;
Now, Because there is a Fog and Missed about these things;
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how earnestly should we pray for the Kingdom of Jesus Christ? For, then these things will come into their Glory, into their Beauty; into their Perfection.
how earnestly should we pray for the Kingdom of jesus christ? For, then these things will come into their Glory, into their Beauty; into their Perfection.
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And therefore, I say, if we love Christ, our Souls should earnestly desire that this Kingdom of Christ should appear.
And Therefore, I say, if we love christ, our Souls should earnestly desire that this Kingdom of christ should appear.
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For then, (as I have often told you) the New Song shall be sung, as it were a New Song.
For then, (as I have often told you) the New Song shall be sung, as it were a New Song.
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It was as it were lost, and shall be recovered again; and therefore it is, as it were, a new Song.
It was as it were lost, and shall be recovered again; and Therefore it is, as it were, a new Song.
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The first thing in the Kingdom of Christ, (I beseech you, remember it; remember, it is spoken to you this day;
The First thing in the Kingdom of christ, (I beseech you, Remember it; Remember, it is spoken to you this day;
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and I hope, that many of us may live to see the thing) the first thing that shall be,
and I hope, that many of us may live to see the thing) the First thing that shall be,
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after the Kingdom of Christ shall be known, shall be the Voice of Harpers, with their Harps, so loud,
After the Kingdom of christ shall be known, shall be the Voice of Harpers, with their Harps, so loud,
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as it were the Voyce of Thunder; this, As it were a New Song of the Redempiion of Jesus Christ, &c. The End of the First Sermon.
as it were the Voice of Thunder; this, As it were a New Song of the Redempiion of jesus christ, etc. The End of the First Sermon.
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THE FAITH BY WHICH We are Iustified, &c. The Second Sermon. Rom. 5. 1. Therefore being justified by Faith, we have Peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
THE FAITH BY WHICH We Are Justified, etc. The Second Sermon. Rom. 5. 1. Therefore being justified by Faith, we have Peace with God through our Lord jesus christ.
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THE great point of Discourse that I have singled from these words, is to open to you the Nature of that Eminent and Transcendant Grace of the Gospel;
THE great point of Discourse that I have singled from these words, is to open to you the Nature of that Eminent and Transcendent Grace of the Gospel;
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the Grace of Faith, which our Lord hath an especial respect to in these words, John 17. 7, 8. They have known, that all things whatsoever thou hast given me, are of thee.
the Grace of Faith, which our Lord hath an especial respect to in these words, John 17. 7, 8. They have known, that all things whatsoever thou hast given me, Are of thee.
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For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me, and they have receied them, (that is, they have received them by Faith) and have known surely, that I came out from thee,
For I have given unto them the words which thou Gavest me, and they have receied them, (that is, they have received them by Faith) and have known surely, that I Come out from thee,
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and they have believed them that thou didst send me. They have known surely; and they have believed that thou didst send me. They have Believed. and they have believed them that thou didst send me. They have known surely; and they have believed that thou didst send me. They have Believed.
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Knowing, and Believing, are here United one with another, because of that sure Knowledg, and that strong demonstration of Faith gives to the Souls of his People. And then,
Knowing, and Believing, Are Here United one with Another, Because of that sure Knowledge, and that strong demonstration of Faith gives to the Souls of his People. And then,
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Secondly, Here's the great Object of this Faith. For, they have known, that all things whatsoever thou hast given me, are of thee. Whatsoever thou hast given me; the things are of thee. Secondly, Here's the great Object of this Faith. For, they have known, that all things whatsoever thou hast given me, Are of thee. Whatsoever thou hast given me; the things Are of thee.
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And the words which thou gavest me, they have received them:
And the words which thou Gavest me, they have received them:
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And they have known surely that I came out from thee, and that thou did'st send me.
And they have known surely that I Come out from thee, and that thou didst send me.
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Jesus Christ is the Supreme Object of Faith, as he is one with the Father,
jesus christ is the Supreme Object of Faith, as he is one with the Father,
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and hath come into the World, as the Mediator and Redeemer of lost and undone Sinners.
and hath come into the World, as the Mediator and Redeemer of lost and undone Sinners.
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Therefor• I have undertaken, in the first Place, to make out this to you; that the proper Object of Faith, is the Mediator;
Therefor• I have undertaken, in the First Place, to make out this to you; that the proper Object of Faith, is the Mediator;
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and that Faith came in with the Mediator; and subsisted wholly in him, and upon him.
and that Faith Come in with the Mediator; and subsisted wholly in him, and upon him.
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And if you take away the Mediator; Faith becomes a meer Nullity, a meer nothing.
And if you take away the Mediator; Faith becomes a mere Nullity, a mere nothing.
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There is the same, and far greater Conjunction betwixt Christ and Faith, than there is between the Eye and Light.
There is the same, and Far greater Conjunction betwixt christ and Faith, than there is between the Eye and Light.
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As you know, the Eye is nothing without Light: so Faith is nothing, without that great Light, the Mediator.
As you know, the Eye is nothing without Light: so Faith is nothing, without that great Light, the Mediator.
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This I began to open to you, First, In that Jesus Christ is the Supreme Revelation of God.
This I began to open to you, First, In that jesus christ is the Supreme Revelation of God.
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For, Faith (by those that strictly Define it, or Describe it) it is an Assent to Divine Revelation.
For, Faith (by those that strictly Define it, or Describe it) it is an Assent to Divine Revelation.
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Now, the great Revelation of God, it is Jesus Christ.
Now, the great Revelation of God, it is jesus christ.
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He is the great Truth, the Alpha and Omega of Truth. And all Truth (as I shew'd you) depends upon him.
He is the great Truth, the Alpha and Omega of Truth. And all Truth (as I showed you) depends upon him.
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For there comes in with Jesus Christ, a Notion of Truth, proper and peculiar to himself.
For there comes in with jesus christ, a Notion of Truth, proper and peculiar to himself.
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All the great Truths of Scripture.
All the great Truths of Scripture.
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Indeed, there are notable Intimations, and great Representations in all the Holy ways of God, in which the Soul of Man was at first Created.
Indeed, there Are notable Intimations, and great Representations in all the Holy ways of God, in which the Soul of Man was At First Created.
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But the great Subject of Truth; it is the Truth that comes in with Christ: As I shew'd you, he saith of himself, He is (The) Truth.
But the great Subject of Truth; it is the Truth that comes in with christ: As I showed you, he Says of himself, He is (The) Truth.
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And even Natural Truth (as I abundantly shew'd you) it comes under Christ. Natural Truth;
And even Natural Truth (as I abundantly showed you) it comes under christ. Natural Truth;
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that Truth, that there is an everlasting Being: That God is; This comes under Christ: It removes (as it were) from being a Natural Truth; and it comes under Christ.
that Truth, that there is an everlasting Being: That God is; This comes under christ: It removes (as it were) from being a Natural Truth; and it comes under christ.
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Tho it is true, there are great Arguments to prove it; yet it chooses (as it were) and delights to come under Christ.
Tho it is true, there Are great Arguments to prove it; yet it chooses (as it were) and delights to come under christ.
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And so the Truths of Eternity (as I shall speak more presently) they come under Christ. In the Second place;
And so the Truths of Eternity (as I shall speak more presently) they come under christ. In the Second place;
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as Faith, it pitches upon some good, upom some grace that is shew'd to the Children of Men;
as Faith, it pitches upon Some good, upom Some grace that is showed to the Children of Men;
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so Jesus Christ, he is the great object of Faith; because all Good it is in him.
so jesus christ, he is the great Object of Faith; Because all Good it is in him.
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The Promises of Grace, they are all in him.
The Promises of Grace, they Are all in him.
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And therefore, that is a great Scripture, that I did not mention to you the last day;
And Therefore, that is a great Scripture, that I did not mention to you the last day;
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and therefore, I beseech you, now to take it into great consideration, 2 Cor. 1. 20. All the promises of God are in him,
and Therefore, I beseech you, now to take it into great consideration, 2 Cor. 1. 20. All the promises of God Are in him,
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yea, and in him Amen, to the Glory of God. In him, yea, and in him Amen.yea, and in him Amen, to the Glory of God. In him, yea, and in him Amen.
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All that God hath spoken of Grace, and of good will to the Children of Men; it is all in Christ:
All that God hath spoken of Grace, and of good will to the Children of Men; it is all in christ:
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All the promises in him are, yea; and in him they are Amen. And he is (The) Deliverer, as I shew'd you, from the Wrath to come.
All the promises in him Are, yea; and in him they Are Amen. And he is (The) Deliverer, as I showed you, from the Wrath to come.
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Christ in you the hope of Glory, Col. 1. 27. It is wonderful, how all Good is Treasured up in Christ. Faith runs to a Promise; it runs, especially to Grace; christ in you the hope of Glory, Col. 1. 27. It is wondered, how all Good is Treasured up in christ. Faith runs to a Promise; it runs, especially to Grace;
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and to a Revelation of the Infinite Riches of Grace: And all is in Jesus Christ.
and to a Revelation of the Infinite Riches of Grace: And all is in jesus christ.
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Christ in you the hope of Glory. I come now to go on. christ in you the hope of Glory. I come now to go on.
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In the Third place, As Faith is a mighty active Power of Holiness, and of New Obedience;
In the Third place, As Faith is a mighty active Power of Holiness, and of New obedience;
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so its whole Rest and Trust is in Jesus Christ.
so its Whole Rest and Trust is in jesus christ.
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As the Trust of Faith ( in whom ye trusted, as the Apostle speaks) the Trust of Faith, in regard of Eternal Life and Salvation;
As the Trust of Faith (in whom you trusted, as the Apostle speaks) the Trust of Faith, in regard of Eternal Life and Salvation;
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so the Activity of Faith flows from the Mediator;
so the Activity of Faith flows from the Mediator;
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And as all the Promises, or Hopes that we can have of God, are in Christ;
And as all the Promises, or Hope's that we can have of God, Are in christ;
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as I shew'd you, they come under Christ, now, as the Redeemer: As I instanced to you, in that expression:
as I showed you, they come under christ, now, as the Redeemer: As I instanced to you, in that expression:
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That you would (saith the Apostle) give up your selves unto him, as a Faithful Creator: That is, as a Redeemer.That you would (Says the Apostle) give up your selves unto him, as a Faithful Creator: That is, as a Redeemer.
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So it is in this point; All the Holiness of a Christian, it flows from Faith in Jesus Christ.
So it is in this point; All the Holiness of a Christian, it flows from Faith in jesus christ.
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That is the true Holiness, that comes in by Faith in Jesus Christ; that Derives from Christ;
That is the true Holiness, that comes in by Faith in jesus christ; that Derives from christ;
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and is conveyed to us by Faith. So that if you enquire, How shall I come to be Holy?
and is conveyed to us by Faith. So that if you inquire, How shall I come to be Holy?
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I do not deny, that all the Rules of the word of God, are of great help and assistance herein;
I do not deny, that all the Rules of the word of God, Are of great help and assistance herein;
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But yet, still I say, that the Centre, and the Root, and the Fountain, and the Well-spring of All, is Jesus Christ.
But yet, still I say, that the Centre, and the Root, and the Fountain, and the Wellspring of All, is jesus christ.
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And therefore we find in that, 1 Cor. 1. 30. a place often to be remembred and mentioned,
And Therefore we find in that, 1 Cor. 1. 30. a place often to be remembered and mentioned,
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when we are speaking of these things. Of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us, Wisdom,
when we Are speaking of these things. Of him Are you in christ jesus, who of God is made unto us, Wisdom,
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and Righteousness, and Sanctification, and Redemption. and Righteousness, and Sanctification, and Redemption.
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He is made VVisdom and Sanctification. The first being in a Soul by VVisdom; it is from Christ.
He is made VVisdom and Sanctification. The First being in a Soul by VVisdom; it is from christ.
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He is the Wisdom by which a Man considers the madness and folly of all the ways of Sin;
He is the Wisdom by which a Man considers the madness and folly of all the ways of since;
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and engages therefore into the ways of Holiness. Christ is his Wisdom to do it. He is the Wisdom of Faith, and the Wisdom of Repentance:
and engages Therefore into the ways of Holiness. christ is his Wisdom to do it. He is the Wisdom of Faith, and the Wisdom of Repentance:
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The Wisdom by which a Soul seeing its lost state in it self; its unholy and corrupt state in it self;
The Wisdom by which a Soul seeing its lost state in it self; its unholy and corrupt state in it self;
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It comes to say, Where shall I have a change of this State and Condition? And it sees Christ to be the only Foundation of it.
It comes to say, Where shall I have a change of this State and Condition? And it sees christ to be the only Foundation of it.
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And therefore, the Power of Holiness, it comes in by Believing;
And Therefore, the Power of Holiness, it comes in by Believing;
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you find therefore how often Christ is pleased to speak of himself, such words, as do certainly imply the Power of Holiness to be from himself.
you find Therefore how often christ is pleased to speak of himself, such words, as doe Certainly imply the Power of Holiness to be from himself.
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As now, John 14 6. He comprehends all those in himself; saith Christ, I am the way, the Truth, and the Life.
As now, John 14 6. He comprehends all those in himself; Says christ, I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
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No Man, &c. Take these words, either in the point of Justification, or in the point of Calling;No Man, etc. Take these words, either in the point of Justification, or in the point of Calling;
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or in the point of Sanctification; or, take them in the highest Glory of Saints: it is very true:
or in the point of Sanctification; or, take them in the highest Glory of Saints: it is very true:
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Christ is the way, the Truth, and the Life. Now He is the way, in regard of Sanctification; christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Now He is the Way, in regard of Sanctification;
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And he hath the mighty Power of all that Life of Holiness; of all that Life of Grace, derived from himself.
And he hath the mighty Power of all that Life of Holiness; of all that Life of Grace, derived from himself.
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So that indeed, when we find our Graces to be either in a declining, or in a low State;
So that indeed, when we find our Graces to be either in a declining, or in a low State;
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or when we find our selves under any Temptation, or, when we find our selves to be to grapple and contest with things that Flesh and Blood cannot tell how to contest with;
or when we find our selves under any Temptation, or, when we find our selves to be to grapple and contest with things that Flesh and Blood cannot tell how to contest with;
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our great Wisdom is to run to Christ for Power; for the Power of Grace; for strength of Grace to do it;
our great Wisdom is to run to christ for Power; for the Power of Grace; for strength of Grace to do it;
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and to depend upon him, wholly for it.
and to depend upon him, wholly for it.
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For, As I shew'd you last day, That a Servant of Christ, a true Believer in Christ, he is Crucified with him:
For, As I showed you last day, That a Servant of christ, a true Believer in christ, he is crucified with him:
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Even as to the point of Justification; he is upon the Cross together with Christ; he comes under the sentence of Guilt, with Christ;
Even as to the point of Justification; he is upon the Cross together with christ; he comes under the sentence of Gilded, with christ;
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and all his own Righteousness is is slain.
and all his own Righteousness is is slave.
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Why so, in the very same manner, all his Lusts, they are brought under by the mighty Efficacy of Truth that is in Jesus Christ:
Why so, in the very same manner, all his Lustiest, they Are brought under by the mighty Efficacy of Truth that is in jesus christ:
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As now, in the Epistle to the Galatians, chap. 6. you shall find where the great Power of Crucifying of our Lusts is.
As now, in the Epistle to the Galatians, chap. 6. you shall find where the great Power of Crucifying of our Lustiest is.
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It is certainly by our Being in Christ, I say, it is certainly the Being of the Soul in Christ, that Crucifies all these.
It is Certainly by our Being in christ, I say, it is Certainly the Being of the Soul in christ, that Crucifies all these.
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Saith the Apostle, Gal. 5. 24. They that are Christ 's, (pray observe) have crucified the Flesh, with the Affections and Lusts. They that are Christs, have done it:
Says the Apostle, Gal. 5. 24. They that Are christ is, (pray observe) have Crucified the Flesh, with the Affections and Lusts. They that Are Christ, have done it:
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A Man does not become Christs, by Crucifying his Lusts and Affections;
A Man does not become Christ, by Crucifying his Lustiest and Affections;
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But, because his is Christs, therefore he has Power from Christ, to crucify his Lusts and Affections. This is a great Truth;
But, Because his is Christ, Therefore he has Power from christ, to crucify his Lustiest and Affections. This is a great Truth;
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they that are Christ's, have crucified their Lusts and Affections: Their sinful Lusts and Affections.
they that Are Christ's, have Crucified their Lustiest and Affections: Their sinful Lustiest and Affections.
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And in the 6th chap. of the Gallatians, saith the Apostle, as he said before, That he was crucified with Christ;
And in the 6th chap. of the Galatians, Says the Apostle, as he said before, That he was Crucified with christ;
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so he says in this chapter, Gal. 6. 17. From henceforth let no Man trouble me;
so he Says in this chapter, Gal. 6. 17. From henceforth let no Man trouble me;
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for I bear in my Body the marks of the Lord Jesus. for I bear in my Body the marks of the Lord jesus.
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And ver. 14. God forbid, that I should Glory in any thing, save in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.
And ver. 14. God forbid, that I should Glory in any thing, save in the Cross of our Lord jesus christ, by whom the world is Crucified unto me, and I unto the world.
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You see here how plainly the Power of Christ is that, that crucifies Lust, and crucifies the love of the World.
You see Here how plainly the Power of christ is that, that Crucifies Lust, and Crucifies the love of the World.
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Here is our great misery, our great unhappiness in the Power of corruption over us; That we do not receive Christ.
Here is our great misery, our great unhappiness in the Power of corruption over us; That we do not receive christ.
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And then, Ephes. 4. 20, 21. When the Apostle had set out the exceeding evil conversation of the Heathen;
And then, Ephesians 4. 20, 21. When the Apostle had Set out the exceeding evil Conversation of the Heathen;
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He saith, ye have not so learned Christ;
He Says, you have not so learned christ;
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If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth, is in Jesus:
If so be that you have herd him, and have been taught by him, as the truth, is in jesus:
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That ye put off concerning the former conversation, which is corrupt, according to the deceitful lusts. That you put off Concerning the former Conversation, which is corrupt, according to the deceitful Lustiest.
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I do most sincerely acknowledg, that all the Scripture, and the Gospel of Christ, and all the commands and Admonitions,I do most sincerely acknowledge, that all the Scripture, and the Gospel of christ, and all the commands and Admonitions,
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and Exhortations, and Reproofs of it; and all the Terrible Expressions of it;
and Exhortations, and Reproofs of it; and all the Terrible Expressions of it;
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they are all, ( I do acknowledg) of great use, of great influence in an Holy Life.
they Are all, (I do acknowledge) of great use, of great influence in an Holy Life.
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But yet it is all through the Spring, in whom they are; and thro' that mighty Power, in whom they are.
But yet it is all through the Spring, in whom they Are; and through that mighty Power, in whom they Are.
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And therefore we do but go down to the Philistines Forges, when we go in the Power of Mortification,
And Therefore we do but go down to the philistines Forges, when we go in the Power of Mortification,
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and being crucified to the Affections of the Flesh; when we do not look to Christ, as the Principle hereof:
and being Crucified to the Affections of the Flesh; when we do not look to christ, as the Principle hereof:
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He is the Sanctification of Believers.
He is the Sanctification of Believers.
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And so in the 1 Cor. 6. 9. Such were some of you, (saith the Apostle) having spoken of the greatest sinners:
And so in the 1 Cor. 6. 9. Such were Some of you, (Says the Apostle) having spoken of the greatest Sinners:
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But ye are washed, but ye are Sanctified, but ye are Justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus, But you Are washed, but you Are Sanctified, but you Are Justified, in the name of the Lord jesus,
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and by the Spirit of our God. Abundance of Scripture might be added to this, that shew that the Powers of Sanctification,and by the Spirit of our God. Abundance of Scripture might be added to this, that show that the Powers of Sanctification,
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and Holiness of Life, are all in Christ; who makes perfect in every good Work to do the will of God;
and Holiness of Life, Are all in christ; who makes perfect in every good Work to do the will of God;
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and works in us that which is well pleasing in his sight. So that I say again, We do not become Christs, by doing these things;
and works in us that which is well pleasing in his sighed. So that I say again, We do not become Christ, by doing these things;
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But we do them, because we are Christs;
But we do them, Because we Are Christ;
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because a Power, and a Might flows from him, and from his Blood, to do it by.
Because a Power, and a Might flows from him, and from his Blood, to do it by.
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O that therefore, we may know the true Method and Order of being Holy! It is certainly of first being Christ's:
Oh that Therefore, we may know the true Method and Order of being Holy! It is Certainly of First being Christ's:
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And if we are strangers to Christ, we shall be strangers to Holiness, and of all the ways of Purity, without him.
And if we Are Strangers to christ, we shall be Strangers to Holiness, and of all the ways of Purity, without him.
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Let us therefore lye under this Rich Redemption of Jesus Christ, in setting us free from the Plague of our own Hearts,
Let us Therefore lie under this Rich Redemption of jesus christ, in setting us free from the Plague of our own Hearts,
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and from the evil of our Lives. And then,
and from the evil of our Lives. And then,
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I beseech you, consider further; (for this is most necessary to be understood) that all the Reasons, Rules, Measures,
I beseech you, Consider further; (for this is most necessary to be understood) that all the Reasons, Rules, Measures,
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and Arguments of Holiness; Christ hath brought them all under himself.
and Arguments of Holiness; christ hath brought them all under himself.
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For, that Law of Holiness, that God planted in the Heart of Man, that Law of Holiness that is given out every where in his Word;
For, that Law of Holiness, that God planted in the Heart of Man, that Law of Holiness that is given out every where in his Word;
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all that is derived from thence; it is all now come under Jesus Christ, and under his mighty Power. The Law came by Moses;
all that is derived from thence; it is all now come under jesus christ, and under his mighty Power. The Law Come by Moses;
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but Grace, and the Power of Holiness, it comes by Jesus Christ. He hath, as the Apostle saith, implanted the Law, by himself:
but Grace, and the Power of Holiness, it comes by jesus christ. He hath, as the Apostle Says, implanted the Law, by himself:
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And the Law is written in the Hearts of his Servants, by and through the Grace of the New Covenant, as you know that great Place, Heb. 8. 10.
And the Law is written in the Hearts of his Servants, by and through the Grace of the New Covenant, as you know that great Place, Hebrew 8. 10.
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How comes the Law to be written in the Hearts of the Servants of God? It is because of the New Covenant, of which, Jesus Christ is the Surety, and the Mediator. This is the Covenant, that I will make with the House of Israel, after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my Laws into their Mind,
How comes the Law to be written in the Hearts of the Servants of God? It is Because of the New Covenant, of which, jesus christ is the Surety, and the Mediator. This is the Covenant, that I will make with the House of Israel, After those days, Says the Lord, I will put my Laws into their Mind,
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and write them in their Heart. and write them in their Heart.
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All the Holy Laws of God, they are written in the Heart and Mind, through the New Covenant; of which, you know, every where, the Apostle declares Christ to be the Surety, and the Mediator, and the Testator of.
All the Holy Laws of God, they Are written in the Heart and Mind, through the New Covenant; of which, you know, every where, the Apostle declares christ to be the Surety, and the Mediator, and the Testator of.
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So that, if there be any thing that is well spoken, in the whole World, of Morality, it is properly transplanted under the Influence of Jesus Christ, the Son of Righteousness; and the great Sanctifier of his People.
So that, if there be any thing that is well spoken, in the Whole World, of Morality, it is properly transplanted under the Influence of jesus christ, the Son of Righteousness; and the great Sanctifier of his People.
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And so, if we take those Places of Scripture; to be sure, Holiness and Sanctification, in the strict Sense, is not to be excluded.
And so, if we take those Places of Scripture; to be sure, Holiness and Sanctification, in the strict Sense, is not to be excluded.
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That he might Sanctifie his People with his own Blood. For their Sake, I sanctifie my self, That they might be Sanctified through the Truth. That he might Sanctify his People with his own Blood. For their Sake, I sanctify my self, That they might be Sanctified through the Truth.
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Now, Faith is that (as I shall shew you) by which we derive from Jesus Christ, All Sanctification in what sense soever.
Now, Faith is that (as I shall show you) by which we derive from jesus christ, All Sanctification in what sense soever.
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I come to the fourth thing, in which I would shew the excellency of Faith; and that it is all in and through Christ. And that is, those Heroick Acts, those extraordinary Acts, that the Servants of God have done in the World, at any Time;I come to the fourth thing, in which I would show the excellency of Faith; and that it is all in and through christ. And that is, those Heroic Acts, those extraordinary Acts, that the Servants of God have done in the World, At any Time;
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they have been done by the Power of Faith; as that Power has been received by Faith, from Jesus Christ. In Heb. 11. We have a great Record of those things that the Servants of God have done, in the several Ages of the World;
they have been done by the Power of Faith; as that Power has been received by Faith, from jesus christ. In Hebrew 11. We have a great Record of those things that the Servants of God have done, in the several Ages of the World;
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the great many things they have done; those mighty Acts that they atchiev'd; as you see all along, in that Chapter.
the great many things they have done; those mighty Acts that they achieved; as you see all along, in that Chapter.
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The Apostle begins with Abel; and so he comes down to Noah, and to Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob; and then to Joseph, and to Moses; and then, to the Servants of God together;
The Apostle begins with Abel; and so he comes down to Noah, and to Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob; and then to Joseph, and to Moses; and then, to the Servants of God together;
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as you find, verse 33. Gideon, and Barak, and Sampson, and Jepthah, and David, and Samuel, and the Prophets it comes down to:
as you find, verse 33. gideon, and Barak, and Sampson, and Jephthah, and David, and Samuel, and the prophets it comes down to:
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Who through Faith subdued Kingdoms, wrought Righteousness, obtained Promises, stopped the Mouths of Lions, quenched the violence of Fire, escaped the edge of the Sword;
Who through Faith subdued Kingdoms, wrought Righteousness, obtained Promises, stopped the Mouths of Lions, quenched the violence of Fire, escaped the edge of the Sword;
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out of weakness, were made strong, waxed valiant in Fight, turned to flight the Armies of the Aliens.
out of weakness, were made strong, waxed valiant in Fight, turned to flight the Armies of the Aliens.
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Women received their dead raised to life again; and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better Resurrection.
Women received their dead raised to life again; and Others were tortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better Resurrection.
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And others had Tryals of cruel Mockings, and Scourgings; yea, moreover of Bonds and Imprisonments. They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were flain with the Sword;
And Others had Trials of cruel Mockings, and Scourgings; yea, moreover of Bonds and Imprisonments. They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were flain with the Sword;
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they wandred about in Sheeps•skins, and Goat-skins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented. And these all, saith the Apostle, verse 39. having obtained a good Report. they wandered about in Sheeps•skins, and Goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented. And these all, Says the Apostle, verse 39. having obtained a good Report.
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Indeed, a good Report, are Words, in our ordinary use of them, too low. For, the Apostle means, they obtained a high Renown;
Indeed, a good Report, Are Words, in our ordinary use of them, too low. For, the Apostle means, they obtained a high Renown;
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for, they are words of a celebrating Nature;
for, they Are words of a celebrating Nature;
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they are of a Holy, great Fame; they obtained a great Fame, that's the meaning of it;
they Are of a Holy, great Fame; they obtained a great Fame, that's the meaning of it;
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they are spoken of with great Honor, in all Ages. And all this was by Faith. And their Faith, it rested upon Jesus Christ. For,
they Are spoken of with great Honour, in all Ages. And all this was by Faith. And their Faith, it rested upon jesus christ. For,
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as a Captain, (as he spoke to Joshua, who is here referred to) he appeared.
as a Captain, (as he spoke to joshua, who is Here referred to) he appeared.
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Nay (saith he) Captain of the Lords Host, am I now come; and now thus appear unto thee.
Nay (Says he) Captain of the lords Host, am I now come; and now thus appear unto thee.
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It is very remarkable, that all the great Acts, that the Servants of God, have at any time done, they have done it by the power of Faith; and that Faith, in Christ, Josh. 5. 13.
It is very remarkable, that all the great Acts, that the Servants of God, have At any time done, they have done it by the power of Faith; and that Faith, in christ, Josh. 5. 13.
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And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jerico, that he lifted up his Eyes, And it Come to pass, when joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his Eyes,
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and looked, and behold, there stood a Man over against him, with his Sword drawn in his Hand;
and looked, and behold, there stood a Man over against him, with his Sword drawn in his Hand;
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and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, art thou for us, or for our Adversaries? And he said,
and joshua went unto him, and said unto him, art thou for us, or for our Adversaries? And he said,
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nay, but as Captain of the Host of the Lord, am I now come.
nay, but as Captain of the Host of the Lord, am I now come.
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And Joshua fell on his face to the Earth, and did worship, and said unto him, what saith my Lord unto his Servant? And joshua fell on his face to the Earth, and did worship, and said unto him, what Says my Lord unto his Servant?
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Now, this we know, is not what any Holy Angel would accept. And therefore, it is certain, it was Christ. He fell down, and worshipped.
Now, this we know, is not what any Holy Angel would accept. And Therefore, it is certain, it was christ. He fell down, and worshipped.
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But when the Angel, in the Revelation was offered to be worshipped, you know, he said, see thou do it not,
But when the Angel, in the Revelation was offered to be worshipped, you know, he said, see thou do it not,
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for I am but a fellow Servant. for I am but a fellow Servant.
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But saith Joshua, What saith my Lord unto his Servant? And the Captain of the Lords Host said unto Joshua, loose thy shooe from thy foot,
But Says joshua, What Says my Lord unto his Servant? And the Captain of the lords Host said unto joshua, lose thy shoe from thy foot,
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for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground; and Joshua did so. I speak this only, as an evident Argument, that this was Christ.for the place whereon thou Standest is holy ground; and joshua did so. I speak this only, as an evident Argument, that this was christ.
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And it is evident, that he is the Captain of the Lords Host, in any great thing that his Servants do.
And it is evident, that he is the Captain of the lords Host, in any great thing that his Servants do.
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And therefore, when any of the Servants of God, in the old Testament, did extraordinary things, it was by the Power of their Faith; and their Faith, it was a Faith in Christ.
And Therefore, when any of the Servants of God, in the old Testament, did extraordinary things, it was by the Power of their Faith; and their Faith, it was a Faith in christ.
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And therefore, certainly, if we had the power of Faith, there would be great things that we should do.
And Therefore, Certainly, if we had the power of Faith, there would be great things that we should do.
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We do but very little things;
We do but very little things;
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because we have very little Faith. But if an abundance of Faith was given to us, we should be able to do the great things, that the Servants of God have done heretofore.
Because we have very little Faith. But if an abundance of Faith was given to us, we should be able to do the great things, that the Servants of God have done heretofore.
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And, when ever such things, as I cannot, but upon all Occasions, say to you, I hope the time is near, that great Things shall be done;
And, when ever such things, as I cannot, but upon all Occasions, say to you, I hope the time is near, that great Things shall be done;
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they shall be done by the Power of Faith; and by the Captain of the Lords Host appearing, and coming on our side.
they shall be done by the Power of Faith; and by the Captain of the lords Host appearing, and coming on our side.
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And, as a further proof, (if there needed any;
And, as a further proof, (if there needed any;
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but I think, there needs nothing more to be said) The Captain of the Lord's Host, was Christ.
but I think, there needs nothing more to be said) The Captain of the Lord's Host, was christ.
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The Apostle takes that very Expression; surely, we have Reason to think so:
The Apostle Takes that very Expression; surely, we have Reason to think so:
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For, Scripture delights in its own Language, and to refer to it, and to speak like it self.
For, Scripture delights in its own Language, and to refer to it, and to speak like it self.
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Heb. 2. 10. For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many Sons unto Glory, to make the Captain of their Salvation perfect through sufferings, the Captain of the Lord's Host. So that I say, all the great things that have been done by the Servants of God, have been done by the power of Faith.Hebrew 2. 10. For it became him, for whom Are all things, and by whom Are all things, in bringing many Sons unto Glory, to make the Captain of their Salvation perfect through sufferings, the Captain of the Lord's Host. So that I say, all the great things that have been done by the Servants of God, have been done by the power of Faith.
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Such things had never been done, if it had not been for the Power of Faith, coming in by Jesus Christ.
Such things had never been done, if it had not been for the Power of Faith, coming in by jesus christ.
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It is certain, such things had never been done, so as to give glory to God, in the doing of them.
It is certain, such things had never been done, so as to give glory to God, in the doing of them.
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Indeed, I know, you may be ready to say; why, the Enemies of God have done great things;
Indeed, I know, you may be ready to say; why, the Enemies of God have done great things;
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Have we not heard, and read of great Alexander? Of the great Caesars of the World? Of the great Princes of the Turkish Army! They have done great things. It is true:
Have we not herd, and read of great Alexander? Of the great Caesars of the World? Of the great Princes of the Turkish Army! They have done great things. It is true:
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Because (as God saith) they were his Servants, in the doing of them: And they were as the Axe, and as the Saw in his hand; he gave them great strength.
Because (as God Says) they were his Servants, in the doing of them: And they were as the Axe, and as the Saw in his hand; he gave them great strength.
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And so now, what is done, and has been done by the French Potentate; certainly, it is, because God hath had a great End and Design in it.
And so now, what is done, and has been done by the French Potentate; Certainly, it is, Because God hath had a great End and Design in it.
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And, I am very sure, it is well known, that God hath set him up, to do all that he has done,
And, I am very sure, it is well known, that God hath Set him up, to do all that he has done,
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for special purposes of his own, and According to all that Frame of Prophesy, that is given.
for special Purposes of his own, and According to all that Frame of Prophesy, that is given.
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But now, here's a great Difference: As here, do but observe it;
But now, here's a great Difference: As Here, do but observe it;
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As God speaks in the Prophet Isaiah. There's great difference between David and Nebuchadnezzar; Between Joshua, and such a one as Nebucadnezzar; or such a one as Alexander; or such a one as Julius Caesar, that History makes so famous.
As God speaks in the Prophet Isaiah. There's great difference between David and Nebuchadnezzar; Between joshua, and such a one as Nebuchadnezzar; or such a one as Alexander; or such a one as Julius Caesar, that History makes so famous.
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I say, here's the great difference. As God saith, They are but like the saw in his hand.
I say, here's the great difference. As God Says, They Are but like the saw in his hand.
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Isa. 10. 15. Shall the Ax boast it self against him that heweth therewith? Or shall the Saw magnify it self against him that shaketh it?
Isaiah 10. 15. Shall the Ax boast it self against him that heweth therewith? Or shall the Saw magnify it self against him that shakes it?
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That is, These are things without Sense: You know, an Ax or a Saw, whatever it doth;
That is, These Are things without Sense: You know, an Ax or a Saw, whatever it does;
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it does without any Sense of what it does. So these have done great things; because they have been in God's hand to do by:
it does without any Sense of what it does. So these have done great things; Because they have been in God's hand to do by:
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But they had no sense at all of the things they did: They had no Faith: Here's the great difference.
But they had no sense At all of the things they did: They had no Faith: Here's the great difference.
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Now, I say, if we could receive it;
Now, I say, if we could receive it;
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this I look upon to be the great Reconciliation between the Apostle Paul, and the Apostle James. This 11th to the Hebrews, it Expounds what the Apostle means by a Faith of Works:
this I look upon to be the great Reconciliation between the Apostle Paul, and the Apostle James. This 11th to the Hebrews, it Expounds what the Apostle means by a Faith of Works:
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He does not speak of the ordinary Works of Holiness; but he speaks of extraordinary. As Abraham Sacrificing his Son;
He does not speak of the ordinary Works of Holiness; but he speaks of extraordinary. As Abraham Sacrificing his Son;
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and Rahab leaving the Int'rest of his Country, from a sight, that God was pleased to Exalt that People of Israel. These were the Heroick Acts of Faith:
and Rahab leaving the Interest of his Country, from a sighed, that God was pleased to Exalt that People of Israel. These were the Heroic Acts of Faith:
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And these, the Apostle properly speaks of. And therefore, to Argue the ordinary Duties, Practice, and Conversation, and Holiness to Justification;
And these, the Apostle properly speaks of. And Therefore, to Argue the ordinary Duties, Practice, and Conversation, and Holiness to Justification;
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is not according to the sense and intention of the Apostles meaning;
is not according to the sense and intention of the Apostles meaning;
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not in Justifying Abraham, as I shall speak particularly to that, wherein, and how Faith comes to Justify.
not in Justifying Abraham, as I shall speak particularly to that, wherein, and how Faith comes to Justify.
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But still I go on further;
But still I go on further;
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Lest any one should say, why then, are not the ordinary ways of Holiness, under the Power of Faith,
Lest any one should say, why then, Are not the ordinary ways of Holiness, under the Power of Faith,
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and so Derived by Christ? Yes, by all means, as I have spoken to you before.
and so Derived by christ? Yes, by all means, as I have spoken to you before.
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He is our Sanctification. But I speak of it only now, as under this Head; the Heroick Acts of Faith.
He is our Sanctification. But I speak of it only now, as under this Head; the Heroic Acts of Faith.
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For, all the ordinary Acts of Faith come under him.
For, all the ordinary Acts of Faith come under him.
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As now, suppose any one is called out, either as a General, in this very Age;
As now, suppose any one is called out, either as a General, in this very Age;
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if he be truly a Believer in Christ;
if he be truly a Believer in christ;
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tho he does but the things that are Accountable, according to the Law of Arms, (if I may so speak) according to the Law of a General;
though he does but the things that Are Accountable, according to the Law of Arms, (if I may so speak) according to the Law of a General;
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and the great use and office of a General; yet still, even those ordinary Actions; where they are Believers;
and the great use and office of a General; yet still, even those ordinary Actions; where they Are Believers;
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are done by the Power of Faith. You'll say, Why? when others do the same thing.
Are done by the Power of Faith. You'll say, Why? when Others do the same thing.
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I Answer, as I did before; They are but Axes and Hammers; As God calls Nebuchadnezzar the Hammer of all the Earth.
I Answer, as I did before; They Are but Axes and Hammers; As God calls Nebuchadnezzar the Hammer of all the Earth.
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And his Empire was the Hammer of all the Earth.
And his Empire was the Hammer of all the Earth.
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They do things but as Hammers. There's a great deal of difference (I'll assure you) in this thing;
They do things but as Hammers. There's a great deal of difference (I'll assure you) in this thing;
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tho the outward Action be the same; yet the inward is not the same.
though the outward Actium be the same; yet the inward is not the same.
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When a Man, as a General, leads an Army in the Cause and Interest of God;
When a Man, as a General, leads an Army in the Cause and Interest of God;
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and when another does it by his own Prowess; The one does it by Faith; the other by an Instrument.
and when Another does it by his own Prowess; The one does it by Faith; the other by an Instrument.
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There is a living Spirit in Believers; and therefore God does many times raise them up to greater Actions than Ordinary.
There is a living Spirit in Believers; and Therefore God does many times raise them up to greater Actions than Ordinary.
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But I only speak, when God calls Men to Deny to be the Son of Pharaoh's Daughter,
But I only speak, when God calls Men to Deny to be the Son of Pharaoh's Daughter,
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as Moses, when he calls Joshua to be so great a Warriour in the World; And David, and those Worthies to do extraordinary Works;
as Moses, when he calls joshua to be so great a Warrior in the World; And David, and those Worthies to do extraordinary Works;
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It is by Faith, through the Mediator: it is all upon his Account; and is managed for him and by his strength, by Faith.
It is by Faith, through the Mediator: it is all upon his Account; and is managed for him and by his strength, by Faith.
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The Fifth thing, in which I would open to you the great excellency of the Nature of Faith;
The Fifth thing, in which I would open to you the great excellency of the Nature of Faith;
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That in the obtaining of Wonderful things;
That in the obtaining of Wondered things;
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it is a Wonderful thing how God hath enlarged Faith to the obtaining of extraordinary things, in several Ages of the World.
it is a Wondered thing how God hath enlarged Faith to the obtaining of extraordinary things, in several Ages of the World.
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Indeed, you may say, such things are ceased now.
Indeed, you may say, such things Are ceased now.
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But (as I have endeavoured to shew you) there shall be a Revival of them.
But (as I have endeavoured to show you) there shall be a Revival of them.
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But now, when such great things as we read of, at any time, in the Scripture;
But now, when such great things as we read of, At any time, in the Scripture;
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Extraordinary Appearances of God, in a way of Deliverance of his Saints. When Elijah prayed and shut the Heavens:
Extraordinary Appearances of God, in a Way of Deliverance of his Saints. When Elijah prayed and shut the Heavens:
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When great Deliverances were obtained by Prayer, in Fights; When there has been great Answers of Prayer, extraordinary Answers of Prayer, in any case;
When great Deliverances were obtained by Prayer, in Fights; When there has been great Answers of Prayer, extraordinary Answers of Prayer, in any case;
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That God hath Appeared in the Mount; This hath been from the Power of Faith.
That God hath Appeared in the Mount; This hath been from the Power of Faith.
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And therefore the Apostle ( Heb. 11) one of the things that he puts into the great Record of Faith;
And Therefore the Apostle (Hebrew 11) one of the things that he puts into the great Record of Faith;
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it is this, That they obtained promises, vers. 33. They stopt the Mouths of Lyons.
it is this, That they obtained promises, vers. 33. They stopped the Mouths of Lyons.
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When the Fire could not burn upon those three, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Why, this was by the Power of Faith they quenched the Violence of the Fire.
When the Fire could not burn upon those three, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Why, this was by the Power of Faith they quenched the Violence of the Fire.
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And Women received their Dead, raised to Life again: This was by the power of Faith. And Women received their Dead, raised to Life again: This was by the power of Faith.
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All these things are extraordinary things, given to the Mediator, to do for his Servants, according to the season that he sees fit. And they are conveyed to.
All these things Are extraordinary things, given to the Mediator, to do for his Servants, according to the season that he sees fit. And they Are conveyed to.
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But I would very earnestly desire, to add something concerning the Kingdom of Christ.
But I would very earnestly desire, to add something Concerning the Kingdom of christ.
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What is the Reason that the Scripture is so abundant of such a World to come? Whereof, (as the Apostle saith) we speak; In such a new Heaven; in such a new Earth;
What is the Reason that the Scripture is so abundant of such a World to come? Whereof, (as the Apostle Says) we speak; In such a new Heaven; in such a new Earth;
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In such a Sabbattism that remains for the people of God; In such a Sabbathism that remains for the people of God;
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In such a glorious Inheritance as shall he? What is the Reason we are so hard to believe it? It is only the want of Faith.
In such a glorious Inheritance as shall he? What is the Reason we Are so hard to believe it? It is only the want of Faith.
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I'll give you one Scripture concerning this, Heb. 11. 39, 40. These all having obtained a good report through Faith, receiving not the promise:
I'll give you one Scripture Concerning this, Hebrew 11. 39, 40. These all having obtained a good report through Faith, receiving not the promise:
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God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect. God having provided Some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.
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This place of Scripture, if it were but well pursued, followed, and Argued from, would prove to you, That the great Point of Faith, is the Kingdom of Jesus Christ.
This place of Scripture, if it were but well pursued, followed, and Argued from, would prove to you, That the great Point of Faith, is the Kingdom of jesus christ.
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Undoubtedly, there should have been an Eternal Life, an Eternal Happiness for Adam; If he had stood in Innocency, There had been a preparation, and a provision.
Undoubtedly, there should have been an Eternal Life, an Eternal Happiness for Adam; If he had stood in Innocency, There had been a preparation, and a provision.
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But this very state of things comes in by the Mediator; by his entring into Rest for us, this great Sabbattism comes in.
But this very state of things comes in by the Mediator; by his entering into Rest for us, this great Sabbathism comes in.
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But now the thing that I would urge; (I wouid help you in this) thro' Faith they obtained a good Report.
But now the thing that I would urge; (I wouid help you in this) through Faith they obtained a good Report.
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A great Fame, (as I told you before) a great Renown. But they received not the Promise.
A great Fame, (as I told you before) a great Renown. But they received not the Promise.
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How can it be said, They received not the Promise, if it be so, that Heaven is the Promise? For, I would ask any Man, that gives Reverence to this word of God;
How can it be said, They received not the Promise, if it be so, that Heaven is the Promise? For, I would ask any Man, that gives reverence to this word of God;
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Do you Believe that Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, Moses, Samuel, David, &c. Do you think they are now in Heaven? And yet (saith the Apostle expresly) they went away out of this World,
Do you Believe that Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, Moses, Samuel, David, etc. Do you think they Are now in Heaven? And yet (Says the Apostle expressly) they went away out of this World,
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and left a great Fame and Honour, and record of themselves, behind them; but did not receive the Promise. and left a great Fame and Honour, and record of themselves, behind them; but did not receive the Promise.
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Did they not receive the Promise immediately, when their Spirits went out of their Bodies to Heaven? Can it be said, They Received not the Promise,
Did they not receive the Promise immediately, when their Spirits went out of their Bodies to Heaven? Can it be said, They Received not the Promise,
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if Heaven were the Promise intended? And yet, the Apostle saith, They received not the Promise;
if Heaven were the Promise intended? And yet, the Apostle Says, They received not the Promise;
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God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect. God having provided Some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.
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Therefore I say, That Glorious Kingdom of Jesus Christ; That Visible Glory of Saints, both in Body, and Spirit; That they did not receive:
Therefore I say, That Glorious Kingdom of jesus christ; That Visible Glory of Saints, both in Body, and Spirit; That they did not receive:
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The New Heaven, and the New Earth, they did not receive; which the Apostle Peter says, We look for according to promise; they have it not yet;
The New Heaven, and the New Earth, they did not receive; which the Apostle Peter Says, We look for according to promise; they have it not yet;
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tho they have been in Heaven for so many Ages.
though they have been in Heaven for so many Ages.
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And therefore Faith is on purpose for this Kingdom of Jesus Christ, among the things that are to come: Among them, I say;
And Therefore Faith is on purpose for this Kingdom of jesus christ, among the things that Are to come: Among them, I say;
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and as a Principal of that World to come, whereof we speak.
and as a Principal of that World to come, whereof we speak.
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I shall therefore add at this time, by way of Recollection (and so conclude with Application, a recollection of all that I have spoken, of the great excellency of Faith.
I shall Therefore add At this time, by Way of Recollection (and so conclude with Application, a recollection of all that I have spoken, of the great excellency of Faith.
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And I beseech you, in the First place, Let this be a general Position concerning Faith;
And I beseech you, in the First place, Let this be a general Position Concerning Faith;
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That Faith is proper to that New Creation (from first to last) that comes in by Jesus Christ.
That Faith is proper to that New Creation (from First to last) that comes in by jesus christ.
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It is as really a New Heaven (if I may so represent it to you) a New Heaven of Grace,
It is as really a New Heaven (if I may so represent it to you) a New Heaven of Grace,
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As that New Heaven, the Apostle Peter, and John speak of; shall be a New Heaven, in comparison of that we have now.
As that New Heaven, the Apostle Peter, and John speak of; shall be a New Heaven, in comparison of that we have now.
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The Heaven we have now, declares the Glory of God: It is one of the wonderful Works of God:
The Heaven we have now, declares the Glory of God: It is one of the wondered Works of God:
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The Sun, Moon and Stars; How wonderful are they! And yet, for all this; there shall be a New Heaven.
The Sun, Moon and Stars; How wondered Are they! And yet, for all this; there shall be a New Heaven.
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God does not like the Heaven that is now, as sufficient to declare his Glory.
God does not like the Heaven that is now, as sufficient to declare his Glory.
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For, if there had been no fault found with the Heaven and Earth that are now, what place had there been for a New Heaven? As the Apostle Argues in the Case of the Covenant. I beseech you, consider;
For, if there had been no fault found with the Heaven and Earth that Are now, what place had there been for a New Heaven? As the Apostle Argues in the Case of the Covenant. I beseech you, Consider;
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it is the Apostles own Argument, in another case, Heb. 8. 7. For if that first Covenant had been faultless;
it is the Apostles own Argument, in Another case, Hebrew 8. 7. For if that First Covenant had been faultless;
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then should no place been sought for the Second. then should no place been sought for the Second.
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And in that he saith, A New Covenant; He hath made the first Old. Now that which decayeth,
And in that he Says, A New Covenant; He hath made the First Old. Now that which decayeth,
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and waxeth old, is ready to vanish away. and Waxes old, is ready to vanish away.
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I would but apply it to the New Heaven, and New Earth. If there had been no fault found with the present Heaven and Earth; (tho they declare the Glory of God) what place had there been for another Heaven and Earth? For the Second Heaven and Earth? and why are they said to wax Old,
I would but apply it to the New Heaven, and New Earth. If there had been no fault found with the present Heaven and Earth; (though they declare the Glory of God) what place had there been for Another Heaven and Earth? For the Second Heaven and Earth? and why Are they said to wax Old,
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but that they are to vanish away? Surely, the Apostles Argument is very Substantial, according to the Discourse here.
but that they Are to vanish away? Surely, the Apostles Argument is very Substantial, according to the Discourse Here.
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But the thing that I intend it for, is, just as the New Heaven, and the New Earth, that God will make;
But the thing that I intend it for, is, just as the New Heaven, and the New Earth, that God will make;
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just such is the Faith that God hath brought in; That great Grace of Faith; It is as New, as the New Heaven and the New Earth.
just such is the Faith that God hath brought in; That great Grace of Faith; It is as New, as the New Heaven and the New Earth.
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It is a way of Salvation; a way of Righteousness; a way of Holiness;
It is a Way of Salvation; a Way of Righteousness; a Way of Holiness;
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a way of Eternally making Happy, As new, as the New Heaven, and the New Earth.
a Way of Eternally making Happy, As new, as the New Heaven, and the New Earth.
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And therefore it is no wonder that Men boggle at Faith so; and that they make such a stir about it;
And Therefore it is no wonder that Men boggle At Faith so; and that they make such a stir about it;
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and are such Enemies to it;
and Are such Enemies to it;
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That no Discourse that is found in the Gospel, will please them, or serve their turn:
That no Discourse that is found in the Gospel, will please them, or serve their turn:
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It is because God hath Created a New thing. It is not of the First Creation; but a New thing;
It is Because God hath Created a New thing. It is not of the First Creation; but a New thing;
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Grace of a New Erection, of a New Extraction. O Blessed are they that have it!
Grace of a New Erection, of a New Extraction. O Blessed Are they that have it!
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For, it is as much above Nature, as the New Heaven, and the New Earth shall be above the present Heaven, and the present Earth.
For, it is as much above Nature, as the New Heaven, and the New Earth shall be above the present Heaven, and the present Earth.
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It is prepared and fitted on purpose, by the Mediator. To give it you in another Expression:
It is prepared and fitted on purpose, by the Mediator. To give it you in Another Expression:
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And, I beseech you, rest upon it;
And, I beseech you, rest upon it;
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And that you may have it ready to Discourse, when any Assail the Doctrine of Faith;
And that you may have it ready to Discourse, when any Assail the Doctrine of Faith;
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that you may have it fitted within your Lips, as Solomon saith.
that you may have it fitted within your Lips, as Solomon Says.
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I say again, Just as the Righteousness of the Second Adam, exceeds the Righteousness of the First; just so does the way of Faith exceed the Integrity and uprightness of Adam, in the First Creation, wherein he was Created.
I say again, Just as the Righteousness of the Second Adam, exceeds the Righteousness of the First; just so does the Way of Faith exceed the Integrity and uprightness of Adam, in the First Creation, wherein he was Created.
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You'll say, How can you make this appear? There is a plain Scripture for it:
You'll say, How can you make this appear? There is a plain Scripture for it:
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I appeal to all the World, upon this Scripture, against the greatest Enemies of Faith. Therefore it is of Faith, that it might be by grace;
I appeal to all the World, upon this Scripture, against the greatest Enemies of Faith. Therefore it is of Faith, that it might be by grace;
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to the end, that the promise might be sure to all the Seed, Rom. 4. 16.to the end, that the promise might be sure to all the Seed, Rom. 4. 16.
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As much therefore, as Grace excels the Righteousness of Man in his first Creation; so much does Faith excel all Natural Power.
As much Therefore, as Grace excels the Righteousness of Man in his First Creation; so much does Faith excel all Natural Power.
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And, as the certainty of Grace excels that of our Doing; So much does Faith excel the First State in which Man was Created.
And, as the certainty of Grace excels that of our Doing; So much does Faith excel the First State in which Man was Created.
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For, It is of Faith, that it might be by Grace. And then, that it might be sure; It must be of Grace.
For, It is of Faith, that it might be by Grace. And then, that it might be sure; It must be of Grace.
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I say therefore, I beseech you, conceive right of the excellency of Faith, by what I have spoken to you, out of this very Scripture, Rom. 4. 16. And have it in your Mouths,
I say Therefore, I beseech you, conceive right of the excellency of Faith, by what I have spoken to you, out of this very Scripture, Rom. 4. 16. And have it in your Mouths,
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as that word of Truth, by which you may Answer any that Reproach the Holy Doctrine of Grace, and Faith in the Gospel.
as that word of Truth, by which you may Answer any that Reproach the Holy Doctrine of Grace, and Faith in the Gospel.
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But I would add but briefly, of the Excellencies of Faith, wherein God hath magnified Faith, above any other Grace.
But I would add but briefly, of the Excellencies of Faith, wherein God hath magnified Faith, above any other Grace.
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And yet, I shall shew you, in the next Discourse (if the Lord will give me leave to do it) that notwithstanding all this excellency of Faith;
And yet, I shall show you, in the next Discourse (if the Lord will give me leave to do it) that notwithstanding all this excellency of Faith;
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It cannot in the least be said, to Justify by it self; but only by that hold it has of Christ, and of the Righteousness of Christ.
It cannot in the least be said, to Justify by it self; but only by that hold it has of christ, and of the Righteousness of christ.
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But, I say, at the present; First of all, here's the excellency of Faith; That Faith hangs only upon God, and Christ, and that which is Divine, and Eternal;
But, I say, At the present; First of all, here's the excellency of Faith; That Faith hangs only upon God, and christ, and that which is Divine, and Eternal;
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it will not venture upon any thing that is Created. And if you come once to true Faith;
it will not venture upon any thing that is Created. And if you come once to true Faith;
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you hang only upon God and Christ, and the Spirit of God.
you hang only upon God and christ, and the Spirit of God.
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A great deal of difference, when a man hangs by this, and that Title, that he thinks is well grounded,
A great deal of difference, when a man hangs by this, and that Title, that he thinks is well grounded,
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and is in himself, and in the Creature. He has nothing then of Faith:
and is in himself, and in the Creature. He has nothing then of Faith:
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For, Faith hangs wholly upon God, and Christ, and the Spirit, and Grace, and what is Divine and Eternal. In the Second place;
For, Faith hangs wholly upon God, and christ, and the Spirit, and Grace, and what is Divine and Eternal. In the Second place;
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Faith, it gives all the Glory to God; It must needs do so, when it hangs all upon him;
Faith, it gives all the Glory to God; It must needs do so, when it hangs all upon him;
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gives Glory to God, and Christ, and Grace; Gives Glory wholly to him, as Rom. 4. You know, Abraham was strong in Faith, and gave glory to God. And then,
gives Glory to God, and christ, and Grace; Gives Glory wholly to him, as Rom. 4. You know, Abraham was strong in Faith, and gave glory to God. And then,
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In the third place, It acknowledges all to God back again. It gives Glory to him in the Action.
In the third place, It acknowledges all to God back again. It gives Glory to him in the Actium.
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That, that I mean now is, setting to the Seal, that God is true; depending upon Infinite Grace, Infinite Power.
That, that I mean now is, setting to the Seal, that God is true; depending upon Infinite Grace, Infinite Power.
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And then, when the thing is done, it returns all back again to God. To him be Glory that sits upon the Throne, and to the Lamb;
And then, when the thing is done, it returns all back again to God. To him be Glory that sits upon the Throne, and to the Lamb;
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who Loved, and Washed in his Blood; To the Holy Spirit, as seven Spirits before the Throne. It returns all to him. And then,who Loved, and Washed in his Blood; To the Holy Spirit, as seven Spirits before the Throne. It returns all to him. And then,
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In the last place, It Receives, even to Eternity, by way of free Communication from God, and from Christ.
In the last place, It Receives, even to Eternity, by Way of free Communication from God, and from christ.
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And therefore, tho there be some kind of Faith (I acknowledg) that fails (as the Apostle saith) and ceases, in the Happiness and Blessedness of Eternity,
And Therefore, though there be Some kind of Faith (I acknowledge) that fails (as the Apostle Says) and ceases, in the Happiness and Blessedness of Eternity,
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and of the Kingdom of Christ; some kind of Faith doth.
and of the Kingdom of christ; Some kind of Faith does.
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But yet that Faith whereby the Spirits of Saints, even to Eternity, receive Glory, and Blessedness,
But yet that Faith whereby the Spirits of Saints, even to Eternity, receive Glory, and Blessedness,
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and Life from God, and from Christ; That Faith never fails.
and Life from God, and from christ; That Faith never fails.
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I am very assured, when Saints have been ten Thousand, Thousand of Ages in Happiness and Blessedness;
I am very assured, when Saints have been ten Thousand, Thousand of Ages in Happiness and Blessedness;
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They'll own it still, as Free, and pure gift of Grace, in and through the Mediator.
They'll own it still, as Free, and pure gift of Grace, in and through the Mediator.
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That they are one with the Father, through Christ.
That they Are one with the Father, through christ.
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And the Love wherewith the Father Loveth Christ, is in them, because Christ is in them.
And the Love wherewith the Father Loves christ, is in them, Because christ is in them.
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This never Ceases to Eternity, a dependence upon God in Christ a Being in him. I shall make but two brief Applications of what I have spoken, and so conclude. And,
This never Ceases to Eternity, a dependence upon God in christ a Being in him. I shall make but two brief Applications of what I have spoken, and so conclude. And,
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The First Application I would make of it, is, To bring all our Hearts to that we read in the Gospel,
The First Application I would make of it, is, To bring all our Hearts to that we read in the Gospel,
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when Peter said to Christ, Matt. 18. 22. How often shall my Brother not sin against me,
when Peter said to christ, Matt. 18. 22. How often shall my Brother not since against me,
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and I forgive him? Till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say unto thee, until seven times; but until seventy times seven. and I forgive him? Till seven times? jesus Says unto him, I say unto thee, until seven times; but until seventy times seven.
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And in another Evangelist, when Christ had said thus to Peter; He cries out in the great Sense of this thing;
And in Another Evangelist, when christ had said thus to Peter; He cries out in the great Sense of this thing;
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It seemed so great a kind of Difficulty and Impossibility to him, the forgiving so often;
It seemed so great a kind of Difficulty and Impossibility to him, the forgiving so often;
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Saith Peter, upon Christ's saying, there must be a forgiving so often; Lord, encrease our Faith.
Says Peter, upon Christ's saying, there must be a forgiving so often; Lord, increase our Faith.
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Now, this is that I desire every one of us, to make use of what I have spoken to you;
Now, this is that I desire every one of us, to make use of what I have spoken to you;
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to cry out unto Christ, Lord, encrease our Faith. And another, Matt. 9. 24. When the Father had brought his Children to Christ;
to cry out unto christ, Lord, increase our Faith. And Another, Matt. 9. 24. When the Father had brought his Children to christ;
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and Christ told him, All things are possible to him that Believes; straight-way the Father of the Child cryed out,
and christ told him, All things Are possible to him that Believes; straightway the Father of the Child cried out,
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and said, with Tears, Lord, I believe, help mine unbelief. So I say, O that we could cry out with Tears!
and said, with Tears, Lord, I believe, help mine unbelief. So I say, Oh that we could cry out with Tears!
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If Faith be such a thing (as certainly it is;
If Faith be such a thing (as Certainly it is;
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or this Book of God is not true) I say, certainly, Faith is such a thing, as I have described.
or this Book of God is not true) I say, Certainly, Faith is such a thing, as I have described.
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O that we could cry out with tears, in every case I have named to you! O Lord, I Believe; Help thou my unbelief.
O that we could cry out with tears, in every case I have nam to you! Oh Lord, I Believe; Help thou my unbelief.
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That we could cry out with Tears! O! Want of Faith is the great want among us all.That we could cry out with Tears! OH! Want of Faith is the great want among us all.
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We have not so much Faith, as a Grain of Mustard-Seed, certainly. O, How therefore are there not great things done among us; because we believe not!
We have not so much Faith, as a Grain of Mustard-Seed, Certainly. O, How Therefore Are there not great things done among us; Because we believe not!
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No great things done in our Souls; no great things done for us, in a way of Providence.
No great things done in our Souls; no great things done for us, in a Way of Providence.
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There are no great and mighty Conquests over Lusts and Corruptions; No great and mighty Powers of Holiness, and Heavenliness; because we want Faith.
There Are no great and mighty Conquests over Lustiest and Corruptions; No great and mighty Powers of Holiness, and Heavenliness; Because we want Faith.
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Indeed, Men go to work without Faith; and they think they can manage the thing; But as I hope to have opportunity to shew you;
Indeed, Men go to work without Faith; and they think they can manage the thing; But as I hope to have opportunity to show you;
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No one in the World, can make so much as a grain of Mustard seed; so not so much Faith as would amount to a grain of Mustard seed.
No one in the World, can make so much as a grain of Mustard seed; so not so much Faith as would amount to a grain of Mustard seed.
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O! therefore, Let us cry out to Heaven for more Faith. We should obtain Promises; we should have great things done, if we had but more Faith. And then,
OH! Therefore, Let us cry out to Heaven for more Faith. We should obtain Promises; we should have great things done, if we had but more Faith. And then,
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The Second thing (with which I conclude) to beseech you, to look to that Kingdom and Glory of Christ, wherein so much mighty Power, both of Faith and Action shall be given, Psal. 46. 1. God is our Refuge and Strength, a very present help in trouble,
The Second thing (with which I conclude) to beseech you, to look to that Kingdom and Glory of christ, wherein so much mighty Power, both of Faith and Actium shall be given, Psalm 46. 1. God is our Refuge and Strength, a very present help in trouble,
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therefore will we not fear, tho the Earth he removed, &c. We should not be so intimidated;Therefore will we not Fear, though the Earth he removed, etc. We should not be so intimidated;
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so full of fear, if we had but Faith. Tho the Waters, &c. even when Mountains were thrown in the midst of the Sea, and the Waves Roaring;
so full of Fear, if we had but Faith. Tho the Waters, etc. even when Mountains were thrown in the midst of the Sea, and the Waves Roaring;
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yet there shall be a still, silent stream, that shall make glad the City of our God. yet there shall be a still, silent stream, that shall make glad the city of our God.
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The End of the Second Sermon.
The End of the Second Sermon.
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THE FAITH BY WHICH We are Iustified, &c. The Third and Fourth Sermons. Rom. 5. 1.
THE FAITH BY WHICH We Are Justified, etc. The Third and Fourth Sermons. Rom. 5. 1.
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Therefore being justified by Faith, we have Peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Therefore being justified by Faith, we have Peace with God through our Lord jesus christ.
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I Have, in the former Discourses set out the Nature and Excellency of Faith, as it hath so close an Union with,
I Have, in the former Discourses Set out the Nature and Excellency of Faith, as it hath so close an union with,
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and derivation from Christ in the whole Nature and Action of it.
and derivation from christ in the Whole Nature and Actium of it.
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Now I shall go on in shewing you how much All is in Christ, and not in Faith it self, by shewing you;
Now I shall go on in showing you how much All is in christ, and not in Faith it self, by showing you;
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That if you consider Faith as in it self, it cannot be that which Justifies; if you consider it, in, and by it self. And then,
That if you Consider Faith as in it self, it cannot be that which Justifies; if you Consider it, in, and by it self. And then,
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In the Second Place, I shall more plainly lay down to you, how, and upon what account, Faith is said to Justifie. And then,
In the Second Place, I shall more plainly lay down to you, how, and upon what account, Faith is said to Justify. And then,
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In the third Place, I shall shew you, that if Faith it self, considered in it self, cannot Justify, Then the works of Faith, tho they be never so excellent, they cannot Justify, much less then faith it self.
In the third Place, I shall show you, that if Faith it self, considered in it self, cannot Justify, Then the works of Faith, though they be never so excellent, they cannot Justify, much less then faith it self.
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And so conclude this point with the Application. And then, there will remain one point more concerning Faith, And that's the Plerophory and full Assurance. They have known surely that I came out from thee,
And so conclude this point with the Application. And then, there will remain one point more Concerning Faith, And that's the Plerophory and full Assurance. They have known surely that I Come out from thee,
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and they have believed that thou didst send me. But that will be the last point.and they have believed that thou didst send me. But that will be the last point.
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The First thing therefore that I shall endeavour (not in a Controversal, but) in a Practical, Applicatory way,
The First thing Therefore that I shall endeavour (not in a Controversal, but) in a Practical, Applicatory Way,
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and in all the Sweetness of it, to all our hearts, in the power, and life, and vertue of it.
and in all the Sweetness of it, to all our hearts, in the power, and life, and virtue of it.
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The First thing that I lay down, is this;
The First thing that I lay down, is this;
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that Faith considered as a work, It cannot Justify. The account that I give you of it is this;
that Faith considered as a work, It cannot Justify. The account that I give you of it is this;
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That Scripture doth every where, when it speaks precisely and clearly to the point;
That Scripture does every where, when it speaks precisely and clearly to the point;
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It doth assure us, it is the Righteousness of God; And not the Faith that takes the Righteousness of God.
It does assure us, it is the Righteousness of God; And not the Faith that Takes the Righteousness of God.
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I desire to be very far from stirring up any Controversy; But to draw out our hearts (I say) into the Sweetness of it.
I desire to be very Far from stirring up any Controversy; But to draw out our hearts (I say) into the Sweetness of it.
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Head 1. I begin now therefore to handle this great Point;Head 1. I begin now Therefore to handle this great Point;
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and that is, Seeing we meet every where in Scripture, with these Expressions, Justified by Faith; The Righteousness of Faith;
and that is, Seeing we meet every where in Scripture, with these Expressions, Justified by Faith; The Righteousness of Faith;
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The great Question that I shall handle first, shall be to shew you, how, and in what sense Faith justifies; and in what sense it cannot be said to justifie. For, indeed, this is a point very necessary to be cleared;
The great Question that I shall handle First, shall be to show you, how, and in what sense Faith Justifies; and in what sense it cannot be said to justify. For, indeed, this is a point very necessary to be cleared;
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seeing many are ready to say, That Faith is now instead of Righteousness; and that it justifies,
seeing many Are ready to say, That Faith is now instead of Righteousness; and that it Justifies,
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as the perfect Righteousness of the Law should have done;
as the perfect Righteousness of the Law should have done;
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And that this is the Condition upon which Christ is ours, and upon which his Righteousness becomes ours: and thus Faith Justifies.
And that this is the Condition upon which christ is ours, and upon which his Righteousness becomes ours: and thus Faith Justifies.
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And thus Faith comes to be (through such very Discourses of Faith) an Eclipse upon the Righteousness of Christ.
And thus Faith comes to be (through such very Discourses of Faith) an Eclipse upon the Righteousness of christ.
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And so the Works of Faith come to be so also; for, say they, Every true, Faith must have VVorks.
And so the Works of Faith come to be so also; for, say they, Every true, Faith must have Works.
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And the Apostle saith, A Man is justified by VVorks, and not by Faith only. Now these things, they raise not only great Disputes;
And the Apostle Says, A Man is justified by Works, and not by Faith only. Now these things, they raise not only great Disputes;
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concerning which it were indeed, much and earnestly to be desired, that they may be laid among the Servants of God;
Concerning which it were indeed, much and earnestly to be desired, that they may be laid among the Servants of God;
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that they may be calmed and composed;
that they may be calmed and composed;
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because it is greatly to the dishonour of the Gospel, that there should be those noises of Axes and Hammers in the Work of the Gospel; and because Men are ready to be scandalized;
Because it is greatly to the dishonour of the Gospel, that there should be those noises of Axes and Hammers in the Work of the Gospel; and Because Men Are ready to be scandalized;
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And it is told in Gath, and published in the streets of Askalon, as the Expression is.
And it is told in Gaza, and published in the streets of Ashkelon, as the Expression is.
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And therefore I say, we should earnestly desire to speak all the same thing, and to be in one Mind,
And Therefore I say, we should earnestly desire to speak all the same thing, and to be in one Mind,
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and in one Judgment, according to the Truth of the Gospel.
and in one Judgement, according to the Truth of the Gospel.
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And then, besides, they are ready to stagger Souls, and to make them they know not which way to turn;
And then, beside, they Are ready to stagger Souls, and to make them they know not which Way to turn;
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and they must dispute the things with themselves;
and they must dispute the things with themselves;
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and so they are kept off from the healing that wound of Conscience, and from the getting that full Assurance of Faith, and of Hope, and of Knowledge. So that while the wound of Conscience,
and so they Are kept off from the healing that wound of Conscience, and from the getting that full Assurance of Faith, and of Hope, and of Knowledge. So that while the wound of Conscience,
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and the bleeding of Conscience should be stanched; and while the close Application of the Blood of Christ should work the Cure;
and the bleeding of Conscience should be staunched; and while the close Application of the Blood of christ should work the Cure;
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the Souls and Spirits of Men are greatly in Dispute and Perplexity, which way, and in what Method;
the Souls and Spirits of Men Are greatly in Dispute and Perplexity, which Way, and in what Method;
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what they should lay first (as it were) to the bleeding Conscience, and to the distressed Spirit.
what they should lay First (as it were) to the bleeding Conscience, and to the distressed Spirit.
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Now, I have lately given you this Rule;
Now, I have lately given you this Rule;
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and I would renew it, and 〈 ◊ 〉 it to you ▪ That you labour after,
and I would renew it, and 〈 ◊ 〉 it to you ▪ That you labour After,
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and seek after these things, from God;
and seek After these things, from God;
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and that you would not perplex your selves about the term of Dispute, in which these things are conveyed.
and that you would not perplex your selves about the term of Dispute, in which these things Are conveyed.
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O! Let but our Souls find that we have Christ indeed for ours, and that we apply to his Blood by Faith; and that we turn from every Iniquity by Repentance; and it is no matter for all the Disputes about the Order,
OH! Let but our Souls find that we have christ indeed for ours, and that we apply to his Blood by Faith; and that we turn from every Iniquity by Repentance; and it is no matter for all the Disputes about the Order,
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and whether a Man should stay for this, or for that:
and whither a Man should stay for this, or for that:
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But let him give up his Soul, according to the Impression of Grace, and the Spirit of God upon him.
But let him give up his Soul, according to the Impression of Grace, and the Spirit of God upon him.
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But yet however, when we discourse of these things plainly and peaceably, and according to the clearest Light and Reason of the Gospel;
But yet however, when we discourse of these things plainly and peaceably, and according to the Clearest Light and Reason of the Gospel;
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they are to be attended to:
they Are to be attended to:
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And our Minds thereby, shall have Ideas and Representations of them that may be suitable to the inward Case of our Souls.
And our Minds thereby, shall have Ideas and Representations of them that may be suitable to the inward Case of our Souls.
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And therefore, at this time, I shall lay down four Positions, in which, I shall open to you the nature of Faith in Relation to Justification: Or,
And Therefore, At this time, I shall lay down four Positions, in which, I shall open to you the nature of Faith in Relation to Justification: Or,
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The true nature of Justification, as it is taken in by Faith. The First Position that I shall lay down, is this;
The true nature of Justification, as it is taken in by Faith. The First Position that I shall lay down, is this;
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I say, No Righteousness, but a Divine Righteousness, an Everlasting Righteousness, can be the Righteousness of a Lost and undone Sinner: Of an Immortal Eternal Soul, lost and undone by sin:
I say, No Righteousness, but a Divine Righteousness, an Everlasting Righteousness, can be the Righteousness of a Lost and undone Sinner: Of an Immortal Eternal Soul, lost and undone by since:
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No Righteousness, but a Divine Righteousness; an Eternal and Euerlasting Righteousness. O! Keep this always in your mind:
No Righteousness, but a Divine Righteousness; an Eternal and Everlasting Righteousness. OH! Keep this always in your mind:
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It must be such a Righteousness; Or it will not serve the great Purpose of your Souls.
It must be such a Righteousness; Or it will not serve the great Purpose of your Souls.
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The Second thing that I would lay down, is this;
The Second thing that I would lay down, is this;
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that there is no possibility, that Faith, by any virtue, or Excellency of its own, should be our Righteousness.
that there is no possibility, that Faith, by any virtue, or Excellency of its own, should be our Righteousness.
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And therefore, tho there be a great Renown of Faith, in the Gospel, compared with the Graces of the Spi• … •f God,
And Therefore, though there be a great Renown of Faith, in the Gospel, compared with the Graces of the Spi• … •f God,
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and the working of that Spirit in the Hearts and Lives of Ch•stians; yet still, it is not with Relation to God, so as to be our Righteousness; But onely (as I shall shew you) it takes in the Righteousness of Jesus Christ and wherein the Excellency of it lyes, to that purpose. In the Third place;
and the working of that Spirit in the Hearts and Lives of Ch•stians; yet still, it is not with Relation to God, so as to be our Righteousness; But only (as I shall show you) it Takes in the Righteousness of jesus christ and wherein the Excellency of it lies, to that purpose. In the Third place;
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the Third Position that I would lay down, is this;
the Third Position that I would lay down, is this;
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That tho it is true, that the Faith the Gospel speaks of, is a vigorous, working, active Faith; yet, the works of Faith are further off from the Justifying of a Sinner, than Faith it self is.
That though it is true, that the Faith the Gospel speaks of, is a vigorous, working, active Faith; yet, the works of Faith Are further off from the Justifying of a Sinner, than Faith it self is.
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So, that take the most excellent works of any of the Believers in Jesus Christ; It is not their works:
So, that take the most excellent works of any of the Believers in jesus christ; It is not their works:
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I say it is not their works that are their Righteousness to Justification; they are further off from Justification, than their Faith is:
I say it is not their works that Are their Righteousness to Justification; they Are further off from Justification, than their Faith is:
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And yet this Faith cannot be their Justification. The Fourth Position that I would lay down, is this;
And yet this Faith cannot be their Justification. The Fourth Position that I would lay down, is this;
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that Faith has not a Power of it self, to take Christ: But Jesus Christ gives himself to the Soul: And then the mighty Power of Faith flows out from him,
that Faith has not a Power of it self, to take christ: But jesus christ gives himself to the Soul: And then the mighty Power of Faith flows out from him,
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and Twines about Christ, and unites it self unto Jesus Christ
and Twines about christ, and unites it self unto jesus christ
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These Four Positions, I do not find, upon the most severe Examination, that they do in the least Abridge, or take off any thing from the Holiness of the Gospel, and from the duties in which all Christians are to be found.
These Four Positions, I do not find, upon the most severe Examination, that they do in the least Abridge, or take off any thing from the Holiness of the Gospel, and from the duties in which all Christians Are to be found.
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And yet, they give us indeed, the truth of the freeness of the Grace of the Gospel; and will Redeem us from all mistakes and misapprehensions, or from lessening the Glory of Christ and his Righteousness.
And yet, they give us indeed, the truth of the freeness of the Grace of the Gospel; and will redeem us from all mistakes and misapprehensions, or from lessening the Glory of christ and his Righteousness.
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I Begin at this time with the First of them:
I Begin At this time with the First of them:
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And that is, that no Righteousness, but an Everlasting, a Divine Righteousness can possibly serve the case of our Souls.
And that is, that no Righteousness, but an Everlasting, a Divine Righteousness can possibly serve the case of our Souls.
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You find therefore in Dan. 9. 24. When Jesus Christ came into his great Action, as a Mediator;
You find Therefore in Dan. 9. 24. When jesus christ Come into his great Actium, as a Mediator;
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He is said to finish transgression, and to make an end of sin, and to make Reconciliation for Iniquity,
He is said to finish Transgression, and to make an end of since, and to make Reconciliation for Iniquity,
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and to bring in Everlasting Righteousness: He brings in Everlasting Righteousness. David has an Expression;and to bring in Everlasting Righteousness: He brings in Everlasting Righteousness. David has an Expression;
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which I confess, one would be ready (If one does not weigh, and compare it with the whole Scripture ) to think, it was the Righteousness of Holy works onely, he,
which I confess, one would be ready (If one does not weigh, and compare it with the Whole Scripture) to think, it was the Righteousness of Holy works only, he,
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or rather the Holy Spirit intended by him in it.
or rather the Holy Spirit intended by him in it.
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But if we consider it close, and with the whole Scripture; there is Reason to look upon it,
But if we Consider it close, and with the Whole Scripture; there is Reason to look upon it,
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as having Relation to the great salvation, by the Righteousness of Jesus Christ. Psal. 119. 144 The Righteousness of thy Testimonies is Everlasting, &c. I say, it does seem to refer to those Righteous and Holy Precepts of God.
as having Relation to the great salvation, by the Righteousness of jesus christ. Psalm 119. 144 The Righteousness of thy Testimonies is Everlasting, etc. I say, it does seem to refer to those Righteous and Holy Precepts of God.
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But, he calls it, the Righteousness of thy Testimonies; That is, the Great Testimony of Revelation that God hath given anew, by the word.
But, he calls it, the Righteousness of thy Testimonies; That is, the Great Testimony of Revelation that God hath given anew, by the word.
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Not that Righteousness that was written upon the heart of man; But the Righteousness of the Testimony of the Revelation of God.
Not that Righteousness that was written upon the heart of man; But the Righteousness of the Testimony of the Revelation of God.
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And therefore, give me understanding herein, and I shall live.
And Therefore, give me understanding herein, and I shall live.
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According as he said, there is a Covenant made with me ordered in all things, and sure.
According as he said, there is a Covenant made with me ordered in all things, and sure.
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And, it is an Everlasting Covenant. And therefore the Righteousness of his Testimonies is to be expounded by those very words, Sam. 2. 23. 5. Although my house, &c.
And, it is an Everlasting Covenant. And Therefore the Righteousness of his Testimonies is to be expounded by those very words, Sam. 2. 23. 5. Although my house, etc.
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And though his house was not so with God:
And though his house was not so with God:
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That is, though he could not come up any way, either before Conversion, or after Conversion, to the Holiness that every person is tyed by to the Law: Yet there is an Everlasting Covenant ordered in all things,
That is, though he could not come up any Way, either before Conversion, or After Conversion, to the Holiness that every person is tied by to the Law: Yet there is an Everlasting Covenant ordered in all things,
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and sure, Which is all our salvation and all our hope. For the opening therefore of this Position, to you more fully;and sure, Which is all our salvation and all our hope. For the opening Therefore of this Position, to you more Fully;
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The First thing that I desire may be well Apprehended by us, is this; That there is no Communication of Righteousness, but the Righteousness of God himself:
The First thing that I desire may be well Apprehended by us, is this; That there is no Communication of Righteousness, but the Righteousness of God himself:
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I say, of God himself, through the humane nature of Christ; The Righteousness of him, who is Eternal God, through the Humane Nature; No other Righteousness is that Righteousness, that the Gospel Expresses to us for Justification.
I say, of God himself, through the humane nature of christ; The Righteousness of him, who is Eternal God, through the Humane Nature; No other Righteousness is that Righteousness, that the Gospel Expresses to us for Justification.
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And therefore, you know, it is several times in Scripture, called the Righteousness of God. Indeed the Scriptures are not to be numbred Easily.
And Therefore, you know, it is several times in Scripture, called the Righteousness of God. Indeed the Scriptures Are not to be numbered Easily.
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Those in the New Testament call it the Righteousness of God. I know, It may be Interpreted to be called the Righteousness of God;
Those in the New Testament call it the Righteousness of God. I know, It may be Interpreted to be called the Righteousness of God;
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because it is a Righteousness of God's providing, and that he approves.
Because it is a Righteousness of God's providing, and that he approves.
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But there is one place of Scripture that will clear this to us, that there is more intended than that, Phil. 3. 8, 9. Saith the Apostle, yea doubtless I count all but Dross that I may be found in Christ, not having my own Righteousness,
But there is one place of Scripture that will clear this to us, that there is more intended than that, Philip 3. 8, 9. Says the Apostle, yea doubtless I count all but Dross that I may be found in christ, not having my own Righteousness,
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but that which is of God, the Righteousness of God by Faith of Jesus Christ. but that which is of God, the Righteousness of God by Faith of jesus christ.
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Observe the Righteousness of the Law is truly the Righteousness of God, so far as it is Commanded,
Observe the Righteousness of the Law is truly the Righteousness of God, so Far as it is Commanded,
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and so far as any one can have it; that is, the Righteousness that God hath Commanded, and that God hath proposed.
and so Far as any one can have it; that is, the Righteousness that God hath Commanded, and that God hath proposed.
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But that which is by the Faith of Christ, is the Righteousness which is of God, which flows from God, and is received by Faith;
But that which is by the Faith of christ, is the Righteousness which is of God, which flows from God, and is received by Faith;
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the Righteousness which is of God by Faith. The great Fountain of it is God himself in Jesus.
the Righteousness which is of God by Faith. The great Fountain of it is God himself in jesus.
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And therefore there is nothing so great in Scripture, as the Apprehending of Christ the Son of God, by Faith.
And Therefore there is nothing so great in Scripture, as the Apprehending of christ the Son of God, by Faith.
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You shall find oftentimes, he is so called, The Son of God. And John 17. 7, 8. They have known that I came out from thee,
You shall find oftentimes, he is so called, The Son of God. And John 17. 7, 8. They have known that I Come out from thee,
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and that thou didst send me. and that thou didst send me.
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Here is this very thing, our Lord intends, to shew himself that Divine Person, that is, The Son of God, John 9. Consider that place;
Here is this very thing, our Lord intends, to show himself that Divine Person, that is, The Son of God, John 9. Consider that place;
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that you may know how to direct and place your Faith. You must not rest in the Humanity of Christ, in the Man Christ Jesus;
that you may know how to Direct and place your Faith. You must not rest in the Humanity of christ, in the Man christ jesus;
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But your Rest must be in the Divinty of Christ; the Godhead of Christ.
But your Rest must be in the Divinity of christ; the Godhead of christ.
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There's the great Rock (as Christ told Peter ) that the Church is founded upon. As the living Father hath sent me,
There's the great Rock (as christ told Peter) that the Church is founded upon. As the living Father hath sent me,
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and I live by the Father, saith Christ; therefore, I beseech you, that we may all go to the very height of this:and I live by the Father, Says christ; Therefore, I beseech you, that we may all go to the very height of this:
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That is, to look to Jesus Christ, as the Son of God, John 9. 33. They cast out the blind Man, that Jesus had healed;
That is, to look to jesus christ, as the Son of God, John 9. 33. They cast out the blind Man, that jesus had healed;
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They cast him out of the Synagogue:
They cast him out of the Synagogue:
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When Christ found him, he said unto him, Do'st thou believe on the Son of God? Pray observe, Do'st thou believe on the Son of God? He did not say, Do'st thou believe on me, that thou seest before thee, in the Figure and appearance of a Man,
When christ found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God? Pray observe, Dost thou believe on the Son of God? He did not say, Dost thou believe on me, that thou See before thee, in the Figure and appearance of a Man,
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and to be truly a Man? But do'st thou believe on the Son of God?
and to be truly a Man? But dost thou believe on the Son of God?
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Indeed, there may be places of Scripture, where Christ speaks of Believing in himself, without this high Stile:
Indeed, there may be places of Scripture, where christ speaks of Believing in himself, without this high Style:
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But when there is one great place of Scripture, or several great places (I may rather say) that lead higher;
But when there is one great place of Scripture, or several great places (I may rather say) that led higher;
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It is certainly our Duty to go up to the highest, and to carry all thither.
It is Certainly our Duty to go up to the highest, and to carry all thither.
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Now (saith Christ) do'st thou believe on the Son of God? He Answered,
Now (Says christ) dost thou believe on the Son of God? He Answered,
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and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe in him? And Jesus said unto him, thou hast both seen him,
and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe in him? And jesus said unto him, thou hast both seen him,
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and it is he that talketh with thee. And he said, Lord, I believe, and he worshipped him. and it is he that talketh with thee. And he said, Lord, I believe, and he worshipped him.
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Here is the excellent Order of Faith, we must go up to the height; To the Son of God And then consider the Communication; through the Human Nature;
Here is the excellent Order of Faith, we must go up to the height; To the Son of God And then Consider the Communication; through the Human Nature;
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I am he, saith he, Thou hast seen him; and it is he that talketh with thee. I am he, Says he, Thou hast seen him; and it is he that talketh with thee.
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I'll give you one very Evident place of Scripture more to this purpose; that your Faith and your Hope might be in the Son of God.
I'll give you one very Evident place of Scripture more to this purpose; that your Faith and your Hope might be in the Son of God.
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O! could we but apprehend the Righteousness of the Son of God to be our Righteousness;
OH! could we but apprehend the Righteousness of the Son of God to be our Righteousness;
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what a Rock of Support and Defence would it be to our Souls? How would it satisfy our Scruples,
what a Rock of Support and Defence would it be to our Souls? How would it satisfy our Scruples,
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and all our Fears? Indeed, it is a high act of Faith, to lay hold thus upon the Son of God, Gal. 2. 20. I am crucified with Christ, &c. Jesus Christ was Crucified through weakness, as the Apostle saith in another place. He was Crucified through weakness: That is, as a man:
and all our Fears? Indeed, it is a high act of Faith, to lay hold thus upon the Son of God, Gal. 2. 20. I am Crucified with christ, etc. jesus christ was crucified through weakness, as the Apostle Says in Another place. He was crucified through weakness: That is, as a man:
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But he lives by the Power of God: That is, by the Divinity. Now (saith the Apostle) I am Crucified with Christ: But he lives by the Power of God: That is, by the Divinity. Now (Says the Apostle) I am crucified with christ:
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I receive by Communication from Jesus Christ, as Man, a Crucifixion of my own Righteousness;
I receive by Communication from jesus christ, as Man, a Crucifixion of my own Righteousness;
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So the Life which I live in the Flesh, I live by the Faith of the Son of God, &c. who hath conveyed his Salvation, through his Human Nature.So the Life which I live in the Flesh, I live by the Faith of the Son of God, etc. who hath conveyed his Salvation, through his Human Nature.
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The great height of Faith, is to reach Jesus Christ the Son of God.
The great height of Faith, is to reach jesus christ the Son of God.
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So in 1 John 1. 1. You may see how the Divine Excellency of Christ streams through his Human Nature, unto eternal Life.
So in 1 John 1. 1. You may see how the Divine Excellency of christ streams through his Human Nature, unto Eternal Life.
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That which was from the begining. He does not say, He that was from the begining;That which was from the beginning. He does not say, He that was from the beginning;
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But that which was from the begining, to direct our Hearts more Emphatically to the Eternal Word, which we have heard, &c. Speaking of Jesus Christ, especially and principally of his Divine Nature:But that which was from the beginning, to Direct our Hearts more Emphatically to the Eternal Word, which we have herd, etc. Speaking of jesus christ, especially and principally of his Divine Nature:
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And yet Communicated through Human Nature. So that we have seen with our Eyes, and looked upon;
And yet Communicated through Human Nature. So that we have seen with our Eyes, and looked upon;
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and our hands have handled the word of Life. This therefore is the first thing, that we may understand the Nature of Justification;and our hands have handled the word of Life. This Therefore is the First thing, that we may understand the Nature of Justification;
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It is the Righteousness of the Son of God, conveyed through the Human Nature. In the Second place, which I have mentioned in general Phrases, already;
It is the Righteousness of the Son of God, conveyed through the Human Nature. In the Second place, which I have mentioned in general Phrases, already;
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and I would now imprint upon all our Hearts, through the Grace of God. That is, it is not the Righteousness of Christ divided from himself;
and I would now imprint upon all our Hearts, through the Grace of God. That is, it is not the Righteousness of christ divided from himself;
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but the person of Christ, and his Righteousness of Christ divided from Christ; but the Righteousness of Christ in himself, as that person from whom it always flows.
but the person of christ, and his Righteousness of christ divided from christ; but the Righteousness of christ in himself, as that person from whom it always flows.
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So, that our Faith, it must be upon the Person of Jesus Christ.
So, that our Faith, it must be upon the Person of jesus christ.
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For, indeed, this is a great mistake in our understanding, and in the working of our Hearts to Christ,
For, indeed, this is a great mistake in our understanding, and in the working of our Hearts to christ,
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tho I would not entangle any Person, in the nicities of Discourse;
though I would not entangle any Person, in the niceties of Discourse;
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But, by touching, and apprehending, and applying the Benefits of Christ, the Believer does really take Christ himself.
But, by touching, and apprehending, and applying the Benefits of christ, the Believer does really take christ himself.
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Yet, that we may clearlier understand this thing; I say, it is not a Righteousness cut off from Christ, and imputed to us:
Yet, that we may clearlier understand this thing; I say, it is not a Righteousness Cut off from christ, and imputed to us:
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As if Christ should say, Here I lay you down so much Righteousness; a Righteousness, that I am sure, will Answer, in every regard, for you: And take that Righteousness.
As if christ should say, Here I lay you down so much Righteousness; a Righteousness, that I am sure, will Answer, in every regard, for you: And take that Righteousness.
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As if a Man should lay down a great Treasure of Gold, to a poor man,
As if a Man should lay down a great Treasure of Gold, to a poor man,
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or to a man in necessity; a Man in Distress; and should say, I lay you down this Gold;
or to a man in necessity; a Man in Distress; and should say, I lay you down this Gold;
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this shall Answer every thing, that presses upon you; and so he goes away, and leaves the Gold;
this shall Answer every thing, that presses upon you; and so he Goes away, and leaves the Gold;
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and the person Apprehends, and applies the Gold to his use: But he has but a far off-consideration of the person.
and the person Apprehends, and Applies the Gold to his use: But he has but a Far off-consideration of the person.
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Now, I say, this is not fully our Case. Tho I would not be Perplexing to any Soul;
Now, I say, this is not Fully our Case. Tho I would not be Perplexing to any Soul;
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and especially, a Distressed and Tender Conscience;
and especially, a Distressed and Tender Conscience;
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as if he must find out these Nicities of Notion in his own Understanding, or he cannot be Christs:
as if he must find out these Niceties of Notion in his own Understanding, or he cannot be Christ:
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But ( I say) as the person that should receive this Gold;
But (I say) as the person that should receive this Gold;
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he may be united in his Affection, and Love, and in his Trust, and Dependence, to such a person,
he may be united in his Affection, and Love, and in his Trust, and Dependence, to such a person,
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tho his notions of him are but dark;
though his notions of him Are but dark;
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but here the true Righteousness is always going out from Christ, as the Light is from the Sun. And,
but Here the true Righteousness is always going out from christ, as the Light is from the Sun. And,
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as the Son of Righteousness, he gives out this Righteousness, so from himself, that it never parts from himself.
as the Son of Righteousness, he gives out this Righteousness, so from himself, that it never parts from himself.
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It is not a thing by it self; that Christ is one thing, and his Righteousness is another:
It is not a thing by it self; that christ is one thing, and his Righteousness is Another:
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But, by taking the Person of Christ, and by our being United to him;
But, by taking the Person of christ, and by our being United to him;
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we come thereby, to have the stream of his Righteousness, and the Beams of it continually Flowing out, and shining upon us.
we come thereby, to have the stream of his Righteousness, and the Beams of it continually Flowing out, and shining upon us.
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And therefore this is the thing that we are to look to; O! that our Hearts might be made Wise in it;
And Therefore this is the thing that we Are to look to; OH! that our Hearts might be made Wise in it;
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and might be enabled to it, to take the Son of God himself.
and might be enabled to it, to take the Son of God himself.
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As, indeed, it has been the Doctrine of the Antient Servants of Christ, who were called, in their time, the Puritan Preachers: This Doctrine hath been delivered long ago, very excellently, by Dr. Preston, particularly, a Man of great Name, in the service of the Gospel;
As, indeed, it has been the Doctrine of the Ancient Servants of christ, who were called, in their time, the Puritan Preachers: This Doctrine hath been Delivered long ago, very excellently, by Dr. Preston, particularly, a Man of great Name, in the service of the Gospel;
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this is the thing we must look to; To have the person of Christ for ours;
this is the thing we must look to; To have the person of christ for ours;
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we must be United to him, as the great Redeemer; And so his Righteousness flows out.
we must be United to him, as the great Redeemer; And so his Righteousness flows out.
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That it is a Comparison we all understand he makes great use of. As a poor Woman, suppose, cloathed mean; and a distressed person:
That it is a Comparison we all understand he makes great use of. As a poor Woman, suppose, clothed mean; and a distressed person:
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And a great person is pleased to take her, and Espouse her to him.
And a great person is pleased to take her, and Espouse her to him.
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It is not all the Riches, and Estate that such a person hath, that should please such an espoused Person;
It is not all the Riches, and Estate that such a person hath, that should please such an espoused Person;
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But it must be the very person that is pleased to espouse her; that must be the Endearment of her Soul to Unite to him.
But it must be the very person that is pleased to espouse her; that must be the Endearment of her Soul to Unite to him.
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And so Jesus Christ must be the endeared one of our Souls. My beloved is mine, and I am his.
And so jesus christ must be the endeared one of our Souls. My Beloved is mine, and I am his.
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And so, in that of Malachi, that I was naming to you;
And so, in that of Malachi, that I was naming to you;
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it does very admirably make out the thing, Chap. 4. 2. But unto you that fear my Name, the Son of Righteousness shall rise with healing in his Wings.
it does very admirably make out the thing, Chap. 4. 2. But unto you that Fear my Name, the Son of Righteousness shall rise with healing in his Wings.
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You know, the Sun, it does not part with its Beams, and with its Rays, tho it gives us their Light;
You know, the Sun, it does not part with its Beams, and with its Rays, though it gives us their Light;
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but it keeps them entirely within it self:
but it keeps them entirely within it self:
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So that you cannot clip off a Beam, by all the Art in the World, from the Sun,
So that you cannot clip off a Beam, by all the Art in the World, from the Sun,
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and say, Here I have clipt off a Beam from the Sun, and I'll keep it;
and say, Here I have clipped off a Beam from the Sun, and I'll keep it;
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it shall serve me for light, by Night and Day; You know, this is impossible:
it shall serve me for Light, by Night and Day; You know, this is impossible:
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he must have the very presence of the Sun, or he cannot have the Beams and the Rays of the Sun.
he must have the very presence of the Sun, or he cannot have the Beams and the Rays of the Sun.
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So we cannot have the Righteousness of Christ, but by having the very person of our Lord Jesus Christ for ours.
So we cannot have the Righteousness of christ, but by having the very person of our Lord jesus christ for ours.
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And, saith he, the healing is in his wings; it is always in his Wings.
And, Says he, the healing is in his wings; it is always in his Wings.
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Indeed, the vertue and efficacy of it passes from the Wing, unto the Souls of the People.
Indeed, the virtue and efficacy of it passes from the Wing, unto the Souls of the People.
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But, if you could part betwixt the Sun and the healing, or the Wings and the Healings;
But, if you could part betwixt the Sun and the healing, or the Wings and the Healings;
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the healing Power would presently be gone, and lost. Therefore I say, it is our great business to keep close to Christ;
the healing Power would presently be gone, and lost. Therefore I say, it is our great business to keep close to christ;
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As I shall urge further still, in the prosecution of this Point. But you see how the Scripture runs every where upon this.
As I shall urge further still, in the prosecution of this Point. But you see how the Scripture runs every where upon this.
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Who loved me, and gave himself for me. Who loved me, and gave himself for me.
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And, found in Christ. And 1 Cor. 1. 30. Who of God is made Wisdom, &c. You have not Wisdom by it self; and Righteousnrss by it self;
And, found in christ. And 1 Cor. 1. 30. Who of God is made Wisdom, etc. You have not Wisdom by it self; and Righteousness by it self;
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and Sanctification and Glory by it self; But you have them all, by having Christ: Of him are ye in Christ Jesus.
and Sanctification and Glory by it self; But you have them all, by having christ: Of him Are you in christ jesus.
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There is nothing so clear as this thing, that I am now upon, in Scripture: I say, nothing so clear;
There is nothing so clear as this thing, that I am now upon, in Scripture: I say, nothing so clear;
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and so in 1 John 5. He that hath the Son, hath Life, &c. Here is the Case:
and so in 1 John 5. He that hath the Son, hath Life, etc. Here is the Case:
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it is not Righteousness by it self: But he that hath the Son hath Life.
it is not Righteousness by it self: But he that hath the Son hath Life.
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Now, I would but desire, as I hope here are many at this time, that can understand in good measure:
Now, I would but desire, as I hope Here Are many At this time, that can understand in good measure:
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I know, the thing is beyond all our Understanding, as to the perfection of it: But in good measure, I hope we may understand.
I know, the thing is beyond all our Understanding, as to the perfection of it: But in good measure, I hope we may understand.
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And I would desire you but to consider, that if this point were but truly taken in;
And I would desire you but to Consider, that if this point were but truly taken in;
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how presently it would make an end of all that Controversy concerning Justification. For, if we are but fully possest, that this Righteousness flows only from Christ;
how presently it would make an end of all that Controversy Concerning Justification. For, if we Are but Fully possessed, that this Righteousness flows only from christ;
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Christ in his Person, what room for Dispute, what our Righteousness to Justification is.
christ in his Person, what room for Dispute, what our Righteousness to Justification is.
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I'll give you but one Scripture, and so pass off from this Head, Eph. 5. 25. Wherein the Spirit of God makes use of this Similitude I named to you, out of Dr. Preston: That is, of an Union; a Marriage Union.
I'll give you but one Scripture, and so pass off from this Head, Ephesians 5. 25. Wherein the Spirit of God makes use of this Similitude I nam to you, out of Dr. Preston: That is, of an union; a Marriage union.
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Husbands love your Wives: From 25th ver. to the 32. For we are members of his Body; Husbands love your Wives: From 25th for. to the 32. For we Are members of his Body;
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of his Flesh, and of his Bones. of his Flesh, and of his Bones.
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If it were not so, his Righteousness could be no more our Righteousness, than (as the Papists speak) the whiteness and Beauty of another person, could be our Beauty,
If it were not so, his Righteousness could be no more our Righteousness, than (as the Papists speak) the whiteness and Beauty of Another person, could be our Beauty,
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or Whiteness, or our pure Complexion.
or Whiteness, or our pure Complexion.
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And so it would be, if we were not Members of his Body, of his Flesh, and of his Bones.
And so it would be, if we were not Members of his Body, of his Flesh, and of his Bones.
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And for this cause, shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joyned to his wife. And for this cause, shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined to his wife.
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This is a Great mystery, saith the Apostle: But yet I speak concerning Christ, and his Church. This is a Great mystery, Says the Apostle: But yet I speak Concerning christ, and his Church.
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That is, there is a true Marriage Union:
That is, there is a true Marriage union:
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All other Marriage Union is but a Foil, to set off the Greatness of that Marriage Union betwixt Jesus Christ, and his Church.
All other Marriage union is but a Foil, to Set off the Greatness of that Marriage union betwixt jesus christ, and his Church.
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That is, All the Souls of Believers, in Ʋnion and Communion, and Communication. And therefore,
That is, All the Souls of Believers, in Ʋnion and Communion, and Communication. And Therefore,
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In the Third Place; To bring this thing to a Head. The truth is, Righteousness to Justification is in Christ only:
In the Third Place; To bring this thing to a Head. The truth is, Righteousness to Justification is in christ only:
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And that's the sum of all that can be said. For, if we be united to Christ;
And that's the sum of all that can be said. For, if we be united to christ;
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It is no Improper thing, that we should have his Righteousness for ours.
It is no Improper thing, that we should have his Righteousness for ours.
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You know, that marriage, it conveys a Right to the wife, of all that the husband hath:
You know, that marriage, it conveys a Right to the wife, of all that the husband hath:
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So Christ hath a supremacy of Righteousness, of Sanctification and Redemption; but still, he gives a Ʋnion. And the Righteousness of Christ may well be our Righteousness; If we are members of his Body; of his flesh, and of his bones.
So christ hath a supremacy of Righteousness, of Sanctification and Redemption; but still, he gives a Ʋnion. And the Righteousness of christ may well be our Righteousness; If we Are members of his Body; of his Flesh, and of his bones.
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As you know, the Head, and all parts, they share one with another; in either the Honour, the Glory;
As you know, the Head, and all parts, they share one with Another; in either the Honour, the Glory;
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the Acquittal, or in the Condemnation of any one particular. Therefore the Fourth Particular is this;
the Acquittal, or in the Condemnation of any one particular. Therefore the Fourth Particular is this;
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That indeed, if any one could frame a Notion of the Righteousness of Christ to be his Righteousness; Or, of the Blood and Death of Christ to be his,
That indeed, if any one could frame a Notion of the Righteousness of christ to be his Righteousness; Or, of the Blood and Death of christ to be his,
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for Justification, and Pardon, and clearing from sin; If that Righteousness separated from Christ;
for Justification, and Pardon, and clearing from since; If that Righteousness separated from christ;
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It would be no other to us, and in us, but as a Creature-Righteousness, and as a self-Righteousness: And for us to trust in it,
It would be no other to us, and in us, but as a Creature-Righteousness, and as a self-Righteousness: And for us to trust in it,
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and to stay our selves upon it; would be a trusting to our own Righteousness. Therefore, as it is in him, a Spring, and a Fountain; There is the Life,
and to stay our selves upon it; would be a trusting to our own Righteousness. Therefore, as it is in him, a Spring, and a Fountain; There is the Life,
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and there is the Glory of it.
and there is the Glory of it.
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I'll give you but one Scripture, Rom. 5. 17. Mark, Here's a Receiving abundance of Grace,
I'll give you but one Scripture, Rom. 5. 17. Mark, Here's a Receiving abundance of Grace,
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and of the gift of Righteousness. Nothing can be more express than this; A man takes in by Faith abundance of Grace, and of the gift of Righteousness. and of the gift of Righteousness. Nothing can be more express than this; A man Takes in by Faith abundance of Grace, and of the gift of Righteousness.
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But now, the Question is, does he live by this receiving abundance of Grace, and of the Gift of Righteousness? No: For, the Apostle goes on;
But now, the Question is, does he live by this receiving abundance of Grace, and of the Gift of Righteousness? No: For, the Apostle Goes on;
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He shall reign in Life by one Jesus Christ. He shall Reign in Life by one jesus christ.
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He shall not reign by abundance of Grace, and of the gift of Righteousness, which he receives simply,
He shall not Reign by abundance of Grace, and of the gift of Righteousness, which he receives simply,
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and separately, and distinct from Jesus Christ; But he shall reign in life by one Jesus Christ.
and separately, and distinct from jesus christ; But he shall Reign in life by one jesus christ.
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Surely, this Scripture does cut off all disputes, and all Controversies;
Surely, this Scripture does Cut off all disputes, and all Controversies;
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and shews, that Justification is onely by union to Christ, and by nothing else, whatsover is the abundance of Grace,
and shows, that Justification is only by Union to christ, and by nothing Else, whatsoever is the abundance of Grace,
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and of the Gift of Righteousness;
and of the Gift of Righteousness;
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And healed by the Wings of Christ, and flowing out, and Righteousness streaming out continually, from the Sun of it; that is Christ.
And healed by the Wings of christ, and flowing out, and Righteousness streaming out continually, from the Sun of it; that is christ.
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Oh then that we were but clear in this great truth of the Righteousness of God, Jehovah being our Righteousness. For,
O then that we were but clear in this great truth of the Righteousness of God, Jehovah being our Righteousness. For,
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if such a poor weak thing, as Faith, because it is conformable (as is supposed) to the Evangelical Law, were our Righteousness, we should have Reason to fear,
if such a poor weak thing, as Faith, Because it is conformable (as is supposed) to the Evangelical Law, were our Righteousness, we should have Reason to Fear,
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and much more, because indeed, no one comes up so much as to the Evangelical Law, as they would phrase it:
and much more, Because indeed, no one comes up so much as to the Evangelical Law, as they would phrase it:
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Our Faith is so weak and low, that if we were to be Justified by it, we should be utterly undone,
Our Faith is so weak and low, that if we were to be Justified by it, we should be utterly undone,
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even by that which we call the Gospel-Law, but when it does, but onely attend the Communication and giving of the Righteousness of the Eternal Jehovab to us; when it does onely that;
even by that which we call the Gospel law, but when it does, but only attend the Communication and giving of the Righteousness of the Eternal Jehovah to us; when it does only that;
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O we that are in this Righteousness, and are made the Righteousness of Jehovah; It is impossible we should be condemned:
Oh we that Are in this Righteousness, and Are made the Righteousness of Jehovah; It is impossible we should be condemned:
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We must needs condemn every tongue, that rises in Judgment against us, because we have the Righteousness of Jehovah. I confess the thing is so great;
We must needs condemn every tongue, that rises in Judgement against us, Because we have the Righteousness of Jehovah. I confess the thing is so great;
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that many even would be ready to look upon it, as strange, and next to Blasphemy. But it is the very words of Scripture, and even the thing it self it always presses;
that many even would be ready to look upon it, as strange, and next to Blasphemy. But it is the very words of Scripture, and even the thing it self it always presses;
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Not that we are Righteous, as God is Righteous, (As some would Infer from such Expressions) or Righteous as Christ is Righteous:
Not that we Are Righteous, as God is Righteous, (As Some would Infer from such Expressions) or Righteous as christ is Righteous:
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That is, according to the Divine Original Righteousness of Jesus Christ; or according to any perfections that are proper to him:
That is, according to the Divine Original Righteousness of jesus christ; or according to any perfections that Are proper to him:
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But that we are utterly uncondemnable, and set out of the reach of Condemnation hereby;
But that we Are utterly uncondemnable, and Set out of the reach of Condemnation hereby;
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and arrayed, as in our degree, with this rich Robe; Because it is the Righteousness of God we are found in;
and arrayed, as in our degree, with this rich Robe; Because it is the Righteousness of God we Are found in;
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and that we are made by Ʋnion to Christ, the Righteousness of God.
and that we Are made by Ʋnion to christ, the Righteousness of God.
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And yet all the distinction that ought to be preserved to the greatness of the Righteousness of God, and Christ, is still preserved.
And yet all the distinction that ought to be preserved to the greatness of the Righteousness of God, and christ, is still preserved.
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And that's the first thing, in which I would open this point.
And that's the First thing, in which I would open this point.
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The second thing is to shew you, that Faith in it self, it cannot be looked upon as our Righteousness;
The second thing is to show you, that Faith in it self, it cannot be looked upon as our Righteousness;
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Because there is a great deal of difference, in all our Reason and Apprehension, between the taking of a Gift, and the Gift.
Because there is a great deal of difference, in all our Reason and Apprehension, between the taking of a Gift, and the Gift.
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Because I take a great Gift;
Because I take a great Gift;
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shall therefore my taking be counted of Equal value with the Gift? You know this is contrary to all our Reason, to all our Apprehension in the case.
shall Therefore my taking be counted of Equal valve with the Gift? You know this is contrary to all our Reason, to all our Apprehension in the case.
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A man may have a Pearl of Incomparable value given to him, suppose in a state of necessity and want:
A man may have a Pearl of Incomparable valve given to him, suppose in a state of necessity and want:
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Shall his taking of the Gift, or of the Pearl be look'd upon, as of equal value, with the Pearl it self? Why now,
Shall his taking of the Gift, or of the Pearl be looked upon, as of equal valve, with the Pearl it self? Why now,
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if we were Justified by Faith, as it is a work, or an act of ours,
if we were Justified by Faith, as it is a work, or an act of ours,
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or any thing, let it be called by what name it will; as it is in us;
or any thing, let it be called by what name it will; as it is in us;
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would it therefore Justify us, as it is in us? Because of its taking of an incomparable, invaluable gift; must it be equal with the gift it self?
would it Therefore Justify us, as it is in us? Because of its taking of an incomparable, invaluable gift; must it be equal with the gift it self?
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Therefore, though Scripture speaks so much of Faith as it does; and of being Justified by Faith;
Therefore, though Scripture speaks so much of Faith as it does; and of being Justified by Faith;
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yet, let Faith lye low before Christ.
yet, let Faith lie low before christ.
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For, It is not our taking, If it were the most perfect act, it could be supposed; But it is not so:
For, It is not our taking, If it were the most perfect act, it could be supposed; But it is not so:
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But we have Reason to cry out, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief. But if it were so;
But we have Reason to cry out, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief. But if it were so;
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It were nothing at all in the case.
It were nothing At all in the case.
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As you know, the most perfect, and grateful, and delightful Receiving of a gift, can no way answer or stand in account with the gift it self.
As you know, the most perfect, and grateful, and delightful Receiving of a gift, can no Way answer or stand in account with the gift it self.
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Now therefore, this I desire should be Imprinted upon our spirits; both to take down all imagination of our selves;
Now Therefore, this I desire should be Imprinted upon our spirits; both to take down all imagination of our selves;
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and also to give Consolation, in many of the Anguishes, and Agonies of Conscience, that come upon Believers through the weakness of their Faith, Rom. 5. 17. They which receive (saith the Apostle) abundance of Grace. Now, can any of us suppose, that the Receiving abundance of Grace should be any way equal to the abundance of Grace it self?
and also to give Consolation, in many of the Anguishes, and Agonies of Conscience, that come upon Believers through the weakness of their Faith, Rom. 5. 17. They which receive (Says the Apostle) abundance of Grace. Now, can any of us suppose, that the Receiving abundance of Grace should be any Way equal to the abundance of Grace it self?
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And so, in the first Chapter of John; saith the Evangelist there; He came unto his own;
And so, in the First Chapter of John; Says the Evangelist there; He Come unto his own;
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and his own received him not. But to as many as received him, ver.
and his own received him not. But to as many as received him, ver.
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12. Now I would desire to ask you, whether you think, that the receiving of him, (that is, of Christ) whether it be any way matchable,
12. Now I would desire to ask you, whither you think, that the receiving of him, (that is, of christ) whither it be any Way matchable,
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or can countervail the Excellency of Christ himself? Or whether it can come near, in any of the vertues,
or can countervail the Excellency of christ himself? Or whither it can come near, in any of the Virtues,
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or the Powers of Jesus Christ, to Adoption, or Justification? therefore it is most evidently cleared, that it is not the worth of Faith,
or the Powers of jesus christ, to Adoption, or Justification? Therefore it is most evidently cleared, that it is not the worth of Faith,
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or the Excellency of Faith, or the Activity, or Applicatoriness of Faith:
or the Excellency of Faith, or the Activity, or Applicatoriness of Faith:
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But it is wholly in that Great, and Excellent, and Infinite Person, whom we receive by Faith;
But it is wholly in that Great, and Excellent, and Infinite Person, whom we receive by Faith;
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there's the whole of the thing.
there's the Whole of the thing.
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And therefore, If you ask, where is our Riches, where's our Righteteousness, where's our Strength?
And Therefore, If you ask, where is our Riches, where's our Righteousness, where's our Strength?
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It is evident, it is not in our receiving; But in him whom we receive. It is not in our receiving;
It is evident, it is not in our receiving; But in him whom we receive. It is not in our receiving;
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but in the abundance of Grace, and of the Gift of Righteousness, that we receive, together with the receiving of Christ himself; and no otherwise.
but in the abundance of Grace, and of the Gift of Righteousness, that we receive, together with the receiving of christ himself; and no otherwise.
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Not by receiving of it, and going away with it from Christ, and saying, we have it now:
Not by receiving of it, and going away with it from christ, and saying, we have it now:
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But by keeping close to him, as our Sun, and as our Fountain; the Sun of Righteousness, and Fountain of Righteousness; keeping close to him:
But by keeping close to him, as our Sun, and as our Fountain; the Sun of Righteousness, and Fountain of Righteousness; keeping close to him:
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And so that Righteousness of his, overflows, and runs out, upon us; and then, as I said, our Consolation depends upon it.
And so that Righteousness of his, overflows, and runs out, upon us; and then, as I said, our Consolation depends upon it.
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For, O! How do we find our hand to shake? A Paralytick hand, a Palsy hand it is that the best of us have.
For, OH! How do we find our hand to shake? A Paralytic hand, a Palsy hand it is that the best of us have.
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And if we depend upon that, the hold that we take; certainly, this Rich Righteousness; this Incomparable Rich Pearl will fall out of our hand.
And if we depend upon that, the hold that we take; Certainly, this Rich Righteousness; this Incomparable Rich Pearl will fallen out of our hand.
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Do but consider how our hand shakes in all our layings hold on Christ. But indeed it is the Jewel it self that will be ours;
Do but Consider how our hand shakes in all our layings hold on christ. But indeed it is the Jewel it self that will be ours;
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that is pleased to be ours.
that is pleased to be ours.
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That is, Jesus Christ is pleased to be ours, and though our hand shakes in the taking of him;
That is, jesus christ is pleased to be ours, and though our hand shakes in the taking of him;
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yet it cannot shake, or Palsy (as I may so express) the love of Christ, in giving himself:
yet it cannot shake, or Palsy (as I may so express) the love of christ, in giving himself:
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He is constant and Invariable in that.
He is constant and Invariable in that.
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Where he loves a Soul, he loves him to the End. As it is said peculiarly of Christ, in that of John; when he was about to dye;
Where he loves a Soul, he loves him to the End. As it is said peculiarly of christ, in that of John; when he was about to die;
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being about to depart out of the world, having loved his own, which were in the world, he loved them to the end. Chap. 13. 1.
being about to depart out of the world, having loved his own, which were in the world, he loved them to the end. Chap. 13. 1.
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Now if you consider how they behave themselves, Pray do but Remember;
Now if you Consider how they behave themselves, Pray do but remember;
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I say, how these Own behaved themselves, at that time, when he was going out of the world: They left him; they fled from him; they forsook him:
I say, how these Own behaved themselves, At that time, when he was going out of the world: They left him; they fled from him; they forsook him:
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And Peter that pretended highest, denyed him most shamefully. Now, I say, if it had depended upon their Faith; they had certainly lost Christ.
And Peter that pretended highest, denied him most shamefully. Now, I say, if it had depended upon their Faith; they had Certainly lost christ.
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But having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end:
But having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end:
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So, though our Faith is never so weak, never so imperfect; yet he that hath said, I have given my self for them, and loved them;
So, though our Faith is never so weak, never so imperfect; yet he that hath said, I have given my self for them, and loved them;
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He holds them fast to his own Gift, and within his own Gift:
He holds them fast to his own Gift, and within his own Gift:
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though they would ten thousand times, (as I may so express it) let him go,
though they would ten thousand times, (as I may so express it) let him go,
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if it depended upon their Faith.
if it depended upon their Faith.
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Now in all these things, I humbly desire to call God to witness, that I do not speak for expression-sake,
Now in all these things, I humbly desire to call God to witness, that I do not speak for expression-sake,
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or to set out a thing with all the advantage I can;
or to Set out a thing with all the advantage I can;
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But really, as Scripture gives evidence, and as I hope, I am perswaded of the truth of the thing in my own heart, by the assistance of the Divine spirit.
But really, as Scripture gives evidence, and as I hope, I am persuaded of the truth of the thing in my own heart, by the assistance of the Divine Spirit.
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Neither to manage a Controversy, or any thing of that; But that it is the necessity of our Case, that it should be thus;
Neither to manage a Controversy, or any thing of that; But that it is the necessity of our Case, that it should be thus;
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Or else we are lost and undone, though never so much were attributed to Faith;
Or Else we Are lost and undone, though never so much were attributed to Faith;
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Because our Faith is such a Cripple, such a Lame hand, and foot in taking Christ, and coming to him;
Because our Faith is such a Cripple, such a Lame hand, and foot in taking christ, and coming to him;
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that we should certainly lose him, if he did not resolve to make good his own Gift of himself to us. And then, In the Third Place;
that we should Certainly loose him, if he did not resolve to make good his own Gift of himself to us. And then, In the Third Place;
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I argue, that it cannot be in Faith it self;I argue, that it cannot be in Faith it self;
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Because then Christ should dye to bring in something more imperfect, than the first Righteousness that was given to man.
Because then christ should die to bring in something more imperfect, than the First Righteousness that was given to man.
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Christ should dye to bring in something more imperfect;
christ should die to bring in something more imperfect;
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and yet still it should be our own, and we should glory in it, even as our first Righteousness.
and yet still it should be our own, and we should glory in it, even as our First Righteousness.
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For now, when God made man;
For now, when God made man;
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he made him perfect (as the Scripture expresses) he made him in his own image, in his own Righteousness, knowledge, and in true holiness. And there was a Perfection;
he made him perfect (as the Scripture Expresses) he made him in his own image, in his own Righteousness, knowledge, and in true holiness. And there was a Perfection;
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there was no blemish, as to the Creation of God, and so far as it could be in a Creature.
there was no blemish, as to the Creation of God, and so Far as it could be in a Creature.
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Why now, God, in his infinite wisdom, in the Abyss and unfathomable depth of his own wisdom and understanding; He leaves man to fall;
Why now, God, in his infinite Wisdom, in the Abyss and unfathomable depth of his own Wisdom and understanding; He leaves man to fallen;
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And all men, as the Apostle argues, Rom. 3. They have sinned, and fallen short of the Glory of God.
And all men, as the Apostle argues, Rom. 3. They have sinned, and fallen short of the Glory of God.
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And what is it that follows from this?
And what is it that follows from this?
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It therefore follows (saith the Apostle ) that there can be no Glorying before God, ver. 27. Where is boasting then? It is Excluded:
It Therefore follows (Says the Apostle) that there can be no Glorying before God, ver. 27. Where is boasting then? It is Excluded:
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By what Law? Of works? No; But by the Law of Faith, Boasting is Excluded. By what Law? Of works? No; But by the Law of Faith, Boasting is Excluded.
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Now I say, if works that were perfect, were excluded, because they would be looked upon as our own merit; and Faith is brought in;
Now I say, if works that were perfect, were excluded, Because they would be looked upon as our own merit; and Faith is brought in;
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and if that should be brought in, as our own; and that should Justify us, as our own Faith:
and if that should be brought in, as our own; and that should Justify us, as our own Faith:
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Why then it would be a more imperfect thing than the first Righteousness. For, take Faith as it is in us;
Why then it would be a more imperfect thing than the First Righteousness. For, take Faith as it is in us;
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it is more imperfect than the first knowledge, Righteousness, and true Holiness, in which God created man;
it is more imperfect than the First knowledge, Righteousness, and true Holiness, in which God created man;
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and yet it should be our own; and boasting should arise from this, that we have believed.
and yet it should be our own; and boasting should arise from this, that we have believed.
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Nay, if it were our believing; then it were a more imperfect thing, I say, that is brought in;
Nay, if it were our believing; then it were a more imperfect thing, I say, that is brought in;
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and boasting would not be excluded by this Law of Faith. And therefore it is very evident, that Faith is not the thing that Justifveth;
and boasting would not be excluded by this Law of Faith. And Therefore it is very evident, that Faith is not the thing that Justifveth;
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but onely that which Faith receiveth; that is, the Righteousness of God in Jesus Christ, is the onely •hing that Justifieth.
but only that which Faith receives; that is, the Righteousness of God in jesus christ, is the only •hing that Justifieth.
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And this I desire should be imprinted upon our •houghts, upon our hearts, to this great end and purpose, that we may always lye low before God;
And this I desire should be imprinted upon our •houghts, upon our hearts, to this great end and purpose, that we may always lie low before God;
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and that we may say, we will boast in him all the day long, Living and Dying;
and that we may say, we will boast in him all the day long, Living and Dying;
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and were we but able to be cut off from every thing in our selves, and to lay fast hold upon God and Christ;
and were we but able to be Cut off from every thing in our selves, and to lay fast hold upon God and christ;
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and to have our whole in him; our whole in God, our whole in Christ;
and to have our Whole in him; our Whole in God, our Whole in christ;
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This is the true life of Faith, the true Excellency of Faith, to have nothing at all in all in ourselves;
This is the true life of Faith, the true Excellency of Faith, to have nothing At all in all in ourselves;
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as I shall speak further to you. Therefore I go on to the Fourth Particular;
as I shall speak further to you. Therefore I go on to the Fourth Particular;
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And that is to affirm this, That it cannot be by Faith, as any thing of it self;
And that is to affirm this, That it cannot be by Faith, as any thing of it self;
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because the Righteousness of the Law, that was given man in his Creation, was as free a Gift as Faith it self is now. Because the Righteousness of the Law, that was given man in his Creation, was as free a Gift as Faith it self is now.
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If any one should say, But herein is a difference;
If any one should say, But herein is a difference;
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The Work of Righteousness in the first Creation, and the Habits of it, they were our own;
The Work of Righteousness in the First Creation, and the Habits of it, they were our own;
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But Faith is a free gift. I say, There is no difference in this;
But Faith is a free gift. I say, There is no difference in this;
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for Faith is no more a free gift, than the Righteousness that Adam had at first was a free gift.
for Faith is no more a free gift, than the Righteousness that Adam had At First was a free gift.
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In confess indeed, there was a becomingness, that the Creator should make his Work perfect:
In confess indeed, there was a becomingness, that the Creator should make his Work perfect:
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But it was Grace, free Grace, that gave to Man at first his Being, and that gave to Man all the Accomplishments of his Being.
But it was Grace, free Grace, that gave to Man At First his Being, and that gave to Man all the Accomplishments of his Being.
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And therefore there is not so great difference in that. But herein is the great difference, That now all that we have is in God,
And Therefore there is not so great difference in that. But herein is the great difference, That now all that we have is in God,
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and by him, and from him alone; and it is never separated from him. I look upon this to be the great difference between Adam in his first Estate,
and by him, and from him alone; and it is never separated from him. I look upon this to be the great difference between Adam in his First Estate,
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and in the Creation of Angels; and a sinner now in Christ, reconciled to God; that we have all in Christ, and never out of him;
and in the Creation of Angels; and a sinner now in christ, reconciled to God; that we have all in christ, and never out of him;
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whereas before, we had all in our selves.
whereas before, we had all in our selves.
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If any man should say, I'll take the Righteousness of Christ, and say, Here I'll take my Portion; it is given in;
If any man should say, I'll take the Righteousness of christ, and say, Here I'll take my Portion; it is given in;
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and it is out of God, and out of Christ; it is in me: This would presently be a broken Cistern, or it would dry up of it self;
and it is out of God, and out of christ; it is in me: This would presently be a broken Cistern, or it would dry up of it self;
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it would fail, or let out that precious thing committed to it. It would certainly do so;
it would fail, or let out that precious thing committed to it. It would Certainly do so;
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and therefore here's our great security, that we are never out of God and Christ,
and Therefore here's our great security, that we Are never out of God and christ,
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as is evident (throughout Eternity) by the 17 th of John: That they all may be one, As thou, Father, art in me, that they also may be one in us.
as is evident (throughout Eternity) by the 17 that of John: That they all may be one, As thou, Father, art in me, that they also may be one in us.
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And the glory which thou hast given me, I have given them, &c. And so Christ is even in them;And the glory which thou hast given me, I have given them, etc. And so christ is even in them;
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and his Righteousness, and his Glory, and his Perfection, are always in himself, and in a Communication unto them,
and his Righteousness, and his Glory, and his Perfection, Are always in himself, and in a Communication unto them,
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and they in Union with him, and in that Communication.
and they in union with him, and in that Communication.
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If this be not truly the sense, and the Spirit of the Gospel, I must freely acknowledge, I am not in any capacity to speak of these things.
If this be not truly the sense, and the Spirit of the Gospel, I must freely acknowledge, I am not in any capacity to speak of these things.
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For there is nothing more evident to me than this, That our whole Salvation, according to the Gospel, does no more stir out of God and Christ,
For there is nothing more evident to me than this, That our Whole Salvation, according to the Gospel, does no more stir out of God and christ,
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than (to speak of a thing that we know) we see now the Beams of the Sun,
than (to speak of a thing that we know) we see now the Beams of the Sun,
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and the Light of the Sun stir out of the Sun, but all is in the Sun. For,and the Light of the Sun stir out of the Sun, but all is in the Sun. For,
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if any one should go to say, this Room or Place is full of Light,
if any one should go to say, this Room or Place is full of Light,
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or full of the Beams of the Sun; we'll presently shut up all the Avenues between us and the Sun; and we'll have the Light as our own;
or full of the Beams of the Sun; we'll presently shut up all the Avenues between us and the Sun; and we'll have the Light as our own;
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you know how presently the place would be dark, and there would be no remainder of Light at all in it,
you know how presently the place would be dark, and there would be no remainder of Light At all in it,
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because the Sun is shut out.
Because the Sun is shut out.
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So now, and to Eternity; if you could shut out God and Christ, the Eternal fountain of Righteousness from any Soul;
So now, and to Eternity; if you could shut out God and christ, the Eternal fountain of Righteousness from any Soul;
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that Soul would be immediately dark as to the state of Grace; and so grow darker and darker, to the darkness of Hell.
that Soul would be immediately dark as to the state of Grace; and so grow Darker and Darker, to the darkness of Hell.
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And now, in the fifth Place, If the Righteousness of Faith were a Righteousness onely because it is freely given;
And now, in the fifth Place, If the Righteousness of Faith were a Righteousness only Because it is freely given;
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why then, Love and Repentance, and Obedience, they are all freely given, even as Faith: And yet for all this, Scripture never speaks of them as Justifying.
why then, Love and Repentance, and obedience, they Are all freely given, even as Faith: And yet for all this, Scripture never speaks of them as Justifying.
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And therefore I come to the last thing, to shew you wherein Faith Justifies; It is onely in this;
And Therefore I come to the last thing, to show you wherein Faith Justifies; It is only in this;
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that by the most simple and abstracted, and the most naked Apprehension of the thing that can be;
that by the most simple and abstracted, and the most naked Apprehension of the thing that can be;
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It has nothing, but what it is made to receive, in this great point of Justification. I say, it is made to receive,
It has nothing, but what it is made to receive, in this great point of Justification. I say, it is made to receive,
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and to do nothing but to receive: It is made to depend, and to do nothing but to depend;
and to do nothing but to receive: It is made to depend, and to do nothing but to depend;
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To trust, and to do nothing but trust.
To trust, and to do nothing but trust.
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I do acknowledge, there's a great vertue of Faith outward; but this is that Immanent act of Faith (As I may so speak) as Divines call those Immanent acts of God, in the Father, the Son, and the Spirit, that do not go out of Himself. So I say, that Immanent act of Faith that is betwixt Christ and the Soul: It is to trust, and onely to trust;
I do acknowledge, there's a great virtue of Faith outward; but this is that Immanent act of Faith (As I may so speak) as Divines call those Immanent acts of God, in the Father, the Son, and the Spirit, that do not go out of Himself. So I say, that Immanent act of Faith that is betwixt christ and the Soul: It is to trust, and only to trust;
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to depend, and onely to depend; and to receive, and onely to receive. And, as for Faith; It hath nothing, It is nothing, but onely this Receipt. So it is the most perfect dependence that Faith hath upon Christ. I will trust, and not be afraid.
to depend, and only to depend; and to receive, and only to receive. And, as for Faith; It hath nothing, It is nothing, but only this Receipt. So it is the most perfect dependence that Faith hath upon christ. I will trust, and not be afraid.
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In that Isa. 12. 2. And in that day thou shalt say, O Lord, I will praise thee:
In that Isaiah 12. 2. And in that day thou shalt say, Oh Lord, I will praise thee:
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though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortest me. Behold, God is my Salvation: I will trust, and not be afraid.though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortest me. Behold, God is my Salvation: I will trust, and not be afraid.
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Here therefore is the great Excellency of Faith; the meet Excellency of Faith; not in it self;
Here Therefore is the great Excellency of Faith; the meet Excellency of Faith; not in it self;
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but onely that it wholly depends; It is made, and fitted by God, on purpose wholly to depend.
but only that it wholly depends; It is made, and fitted by God, on purpose wholly to depend.
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I would come now to the second thing that I proposed; which I shall very briefly represent to you.
I would come now to the second thing that I proposed; which I shall very briefly represent to you.
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For, if Faith it self can do nothing; It is certain then, that the works of Faith can do nothing.
For, if Faith it self can do nothing; It is certain then, that the works of Faith can do nothing.
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And therefore that great objection that is made against this, out of the 2d of James: that Faith which hath not works is Dead, and can't Justify.
And Therefore that great objection that is made against this, out of the 2d of James: that Faith which hath not works is Dead, and can't Justify.
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It is nothing at all to this Great Point: But onely this it is indeed;
It is nothing At all to this Great Point: But only this it is indeed;
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to shew us, that if any man has Faith in Christ; this Faith shall appear not to be an Idle,
to show us, that if any man has Faith in christ; this Faith shall appear not to be an Idle,
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and a Dead Faith; But it shall every way be active, from the Power it receiveth from Christ, to walk in all ways of obedience: to Render up the Soul entirely, in the Love of God ( according to the present state, I mean) with sincerity and uprightness. But it is not to this great point.
and a Dead Faith; But it shall every Way be active, from the Power it receives from christ, to walk in all ways of Obedience: to Render up the Soul entirely, in the Love of God (according to the present state, I mean) with sincerity and uprightness. But it is not to this great point.
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For, it is very plain, when two things are spoken of in Scripture; If there be a higher, and a Lower;
For, it is very plain, when two things Are spoken of in Scripture; If there be a higher, and a Lower;
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the Lower must be always subordinated to the higher;
the Lower must be always subordinated to the higher;
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that, I look upon to be a stable and unchangeable Rule. Now we are said to be Justified by a Faith that is not without works,
that, I look upon to be a stable and unchangeable Rule. Now we Are said to be Justified by a Faith that is not without works,
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and yet without works we are Justified; and in other places we are said to be Justified in God.
and yet without works we Are Justified; and in other places we Are said to be Justified in God.
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In the Lord shall all the seed of Israel be Justified, and shall Glory. In the Lord shall all the seed of Israel be Justified, and shall Glory.
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And Jehovah is our Righteousness; And the Righteousness of God. Now I say, that which is infinitely above Faith; As we will all grant;
And Jehovah is our Righteousness; And the Righteousness of God. Now I say, that which is infinitely above Faith; As we will all grant;
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God, and the Righteousness of God, Christ, and the Righteousness of Christ are far above Faith. Why then,
God, and the Righteousness of God, christ, and the Righteousness of christ Are Far above Faith. Why then,
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though sometimes we are said to be Justified by Faith; and the Faith by which we are Justified, is said to have works.
though sometime we Are said to be Justified by Faith; and the Faith by which we Are Justified, is said to have works.
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Yet certainly the, Righteousness of God, and of Christ, must infinitely take place of these; because they are so far above, in the Transcendency and Infiniteness of their own nature.
Yet Certainly the, Righteousness of God, and of christ, must infinitely take place of these; Because they Are so Far above, in the Transcendency and Infiniteness of their own nature.
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So that it can never be, that the Righteousness of God, and of Christ can be brought down.
So that it can never be, that the Righteousness of God, and of christ can be brought down.
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Therefore we are said sometimes to be Justified by Faith; But it is very plain, that Faith, in its Justifying Power, it must be brought up to God and Christ.
Therefore we Are said sometime to be Justified by Faith; But it is very plain, that Faith, in its Justifying Power, it must be brought up to God and christ.
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And there is all that is to be said of it; that it takes hold of God, and Christ. That's the whole of it;
And there is all that is to be said of it; that it Takes hold of God, and christ. That's the Whole of it;
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it takes hold of God, and Christ. Therefore indeed, I cannot but think of that expression;
it Takes hold of God, and christ. Therefore indeed, I cannot but think of that expression;
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though I don't say, it will hold in this. Solomon says the Spider is very wise, because it takes hold with its hands;
though I don't say, it will hold in this. Solomon Says the Spider is very wise, Because it Takes hold with its hands;
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and is in Kings Palaces. The Spider seems a base Creature: yet notwithstanding the baseness and poisonousness of its nature;
and is in Kings Palaces. The Spider seems a base Creature: yet notwithstanding the baseness and poisonousness of its nature;
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yet in this, it prefers and advances it self; because it takes hold with its hands and is in Kings Palaces.
yet in this, it prefers and advances it self; Because it Takes hold with its hands and is in Kings Palaces.
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So I say, in regard of us, who are poisoned with sin and Corruption; yet Faith takes hold with its hand; and it is in the Righteousness of God,
So I say, in regard of us, who Are poisoned with since and Corruption; yet Faith Takes hold with its hand; and it is in the Righteousness of God,
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and in the Righteousness of Jesus Christ. Now still, if you look upon us in our selves;
and in the Righteousness of jesus christ. Now still, if you look upon us in our selves;
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or look upon Faith in it self; Alas!
or look upon Faith in it self; Alas!
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What can it do? onely it can take hold of the Righteousness of God, and the Righteousness of Jesus Christ.
What can it do? only it can take hold of the Righteousness of God, and the Righteousness of jesus christ.
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And therefore I do acknowledge, that Faith is of great power and vertue. The 11 Chapter to the Hebrews makes evident, as well as the 2d of James.
And Therefore I do acknowledge, that Faith is of great power and virtue. The 11 Chapter to the Hebrews makes evident, as well as the 2d of James.
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Therefore I wonder, that men look so disproportionably:
Therefore I wonder, that men look so disproportionably:
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The great things there ascribed to Faith all along, in the 11 th of Heb. make out the very same thing;
The great things there ascribed to Faith all along, in the 11 that of Hebrew make out the very same thing;
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So that the Apostle James did not contradict the Apostle Paul, nor the Apostle Paul the Apostle James, both of them speaking by the spirit of God; and therefore I say, Faith indeed is of great Holiness,
So that the Apostle James did not contradict the Apostle Paul, nor the Apostle Paul the Apostle James, both of them speaking by the Spirit of God; and Therefore I say, Faith indeed is of great Holiness,
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and of great operation, but it takes hold of Christ onely by way of Receipt and dependence;
and of great operation, but it Takes hold of christ only by Way of Receipt and dependence;
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and so we are alone Justified by it. I would fain clear one particular more;
and so we Are alone Justified by it. I would fain clear one particular more;
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that you may be very absolute in this great point, wherein the Excellency of Faith lyes. And that is, You may say still;
that you may be very absolute in this great point, wherein the Excellency of Faith lies. And that is, You may say still;
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why, Faith is a great thing indeed:
why, Faith is a great thing indeed:
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And so far as it is ours, we may look upon it as a great thing;
And so Far as it is ours, we may look upon it as a great thing;
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if it can take hold of God, and of Christ, and of the Righteousness of God, and of Jesus Christ.
if it can take hold of God, and of christ, and of the Righteousness of God, and of jesus christ.
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What is like it in the whole world, if it can do this? Therefore, though I acknowledge all that Scripture hath spoken by way of Commendation of Faith;
What is like it in the Whole world, if it can do this? Therefore, though I acknowledge all that Scripture hath spoken by Way of Commendation of Faith;
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yet I must humble Faith (as I may so express it) before you, as to this very particular.
yet I must humble Faith (as I may so express it) before you, as to this very particular.
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For, Faith could no more take God, or Christ; or the Righteousness of God, or of Christ;
For, Faith could no more take God, or christ; or the Righteousness of God, or of christ;
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than any of us can span the whole Heaven, or take the whole Heaven into our hands.
than any of us can span the Whole Heaven, or take the Whole Heaven into our hands.
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It is nothing but onely this wherein Faith excels, that God, and Christ give themselves, with infinite Riches of Grace. And Christ gives himself; he gives himself to Faith.
It is nothing but only this wherein Faith excels, that God, and christ give themselves, with infinite Riches of Grace. And christ gives himself; he gives himself to Faith.
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This is that, that I positively affirm; that Faith has no more Power to take hold of God, and Christ;
This is that, that I positively affirm; that Faith has no more Power to take hold of God, and christ;
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than (as I said before) any one of us can take that great Globe of the Sun into our hands.
than (as I said before) any one of us can take that great Globe of the Sun into our hands.
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But God gives himself, and Jesus Christ gives himself, by a free and absolute will.
But God gives himself, and jesus christ gives himself, by a free and absolute will.
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And when he gives himself, he draws out by himself such a turn of the Soul, back unto himself;
And when he gives himself, he draws out by himself such a turn of the Soul, back unto himself;
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that it causes the Soul by Faith to twist about him.
that it Causes the Soul by Faith to twist about him.
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He draws out himself so to it, that by Faith it Returns with such a twist of the heart to himself, that it never uncloses any more;
He draws out himself so to it, that by Faith it Returns with such a twist of the heart to himself, that it never uncloses any more;
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that is the great and mighty Power of God and Christ, and of the Righteousness of Christ. Christ becoming wisdom and Righteousness to the Soul, draws out this Twisting of the Soul about him;
that is the great and mighty Power of God and christ, and of the Righteousness of christ. christ becoming Wisdom and Righteousness to the Soul, draws out this Twisting of the Soul about him;
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which the Scripture calls Faith; This laying hold upon him; this (as the Scripture calls it) is Leaning upon him;
which the Scripture calls Faith; This laying hold upon him; this (as the Scripture calls it) is Leaning upon him;
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and Rolling of our selves upon him.
and Rolling of our selves upon him.
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Let no man despise these Expressions, seeing the Spirit of God has sanctified them; It is Just as the Sun; it calls out the Eye,
Let no man despise these Expressions, seeing the Spirit of God has sanctified them; It is Just as the Sun; it calls out the Eye,
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and the motions of the Eye, to Twist about it, and to unite with it, by seeing:
and the motions of the Eye, to Twist about it, and to unite with it, by seeing:
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In the very same manner; when Christ gives himself; then he calls out this Faith, which is a Twist, and a hand of the Soul upon Christ, and about him.
In the very same manner; when christ gives himself; then he calls out this Faith, which is a Twist, and a hand of the Soul upon christ, and about him.
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Now, if Christ did not give himself, and if God did not give himself; it were utterly impossible that Faith should lay hold.
Now, if christ did not give himself, and if God did not give himself; it were utterly impossible that Faith should lay hold.
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Nay, though there is this Proposition of the Gospel every where held out; whoever believes in him, shall not perish, but have Eternal life. Alas!
Nay, though there is this Proposition of the Gospel every where held out; whoever believes in him, shall not perish, but have Eternal life. Alas!
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Men do no more stir to this Proposition, than a stone flyes up to the Sun, because the Sun shines upon it with its Beams. So I say, you may see plainly, that Men don't stir to Christ, but when God draws near,
Men do no more stir to this Proposition, than a stone flies up to the Sun, Because the Sun shines upon it with its Beams. So I say, you may see plainly, that Men don't stir to christ, but when God draws near,
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and gives Christ; and Christ draws near, and gives himself;
and gives christ; and christ draws near, and gives himself;
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then it is, that the Soul is drawn out to Christ again, and feels the coming of Christ, and the approach of Christ to it;
then it is, that the Soul is drawn out to christ again, and feels the coming of christ, and the approach of christ to it;
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and then turns it self towards him; and then it catches about him;
and then turns it self towards him; and then it Catches about him;
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and then it begins to say, My Lord, and my God, as Thomas did, when he put his finger into the wounds that had been made in Christ upon the Cross. This, I say, we should seriously consider;
and then it begins to say, My Lord, and my God, as Thomas did, when he put his finger into the wounds that had been made in christ upon the Cross. This, I say, we should seriously Consider;
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and to know this, if any of our Souls have been drawn to Christ; O know!
and to know this, if any of our Souls have been drawn to christ; Oh know!
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That they had for ever layn still, and sunk as a stone, if Christ had not come,
That they had for ever lain still, and sunk as a stone, if christ had not come,
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and given himself to the Soul. I might give you many expressions to Explain this.
and given himself to the Soul. I might give you many expressions to Explain this.
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To us a Child is given, (as Isaiah speaks, Chap. 9. 6.) to whoever it is;To us a Child is given, (as Isaiah speaks, Chap. 9. 6.) to whoever it is;
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as he was given to the world of Elect in General, so he is given in particular to every soul.
as he was given to the world of Elect in General, so he is given in particular to every soul.
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Who loved me, and gave himself for me. And so, as John speaks concerning love: We love him, because he first loved us. Who loved me, and gave himself for me. And so, as John speaks Concerning love: We love him, Because he First loved us.
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So we apprehend him, because he first apprehended us; As I have shewn you out of Phil. 3. 12. If that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. A man would never apprehend Christ,
So we apprehend him, Because he First apprehended us; As I have shown you out of Philip 3. 12. If that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of christ jesus. A man would never apprehend christ,
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if he were not first apprehended by him.
if he were not First apprehended by him.
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So saith the Church in the Song of Solomon; My Beloved is mine, and I am his. First, he is mine; and then I am his.
So Says the Church in the Song of Solomon; My beloved is mine, and I am his. First, he is mine; and then I am his.
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We should never come to be Christ's; if Christ did not please to come, and to be our Husband.
We should never come to be Christ's; if christ did not please to come, and to be our Husband.
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This certainly is the true freeness of the Grace of God.
This Certainly is the true freeness of the Grace of God.
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And, if you should say, what necessity is there, that Christ should thus draw out Faith? What need of Faith at all?
And, if you should say, what necessity is there, that christ should thus draw out Faith? What need of Faith At all?
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I'll give you but a threefold Account, why there must be this Faith, notwithstanding it does no more;
I'll give you but a threefold Account, why there must be this Faith, notwithstanding it does no more;
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and though it is no more in the great point of Righteousness and Justification; yet still it is most necessary it should be, upon a four fold account. The First Account is, 1st.
and though it is no more in the great point of Righteousness and Justification; yet still it is most necessary it should be, upon a four fold account. The First Account is, 1st.
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Faith is necessary, as it is that Joyning, uniting act of the Soul, by way of Return to Christ giving himself to it, receiving him,
Faith is necessary, as it is that Joining, uniting act of the Soul, by Way of Return to christ giving himself to it, receiving him,
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and possessing it self of Christ, and of his Righteousness;
and possessing it self of christ, and of his Righteousness;
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For as in our Law, though the foundation of the Title lye elsewhere, yet the Consummating of the Right is by Livery and Seisin; as they speak;
For as in our Law, though the Foundation of the Title lie elsewhere, yet the Consummating of the Right is by Livery and Seisin; as they speak;
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and though the Espousal of a mean person to a Prince, is by his free Love,
and though the Espousal of a mean person to a Prince, is by his free Love,
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yet the Consummation of the marriage is by her consent, and acceptance Consummate;
yet the Consummation of the marriage is by her consent, and acceptance Consummate;
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so though Christ and his Righteousness are free gift, yet Faith is necessary for our acceptance and till that be, Christ is not ours in Full sense of the Gospel. It is true, Faith is chosen,
so though christ and his Righteousness Are free gift, yet Faith is necessary for our acceptance and till that be, christ is not ours in Full sense of the Gospel. It is true, Faith is chosen,
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and singled out, as that, which as it turns to Christ and his Righteousness, most Diaphanously and most clearly,
and singled out, as that, which as it turns to christ and his Righteousness, most Diaphanously and most clearly,
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as through a thinnest Transparency, shews the Righteousness of Christ flowing from himself, above what Love, Repentance or any other graces or gracious actions can do,
as through a thinnest Transparency, shows the Righteousness of christ flowing from himself, above what Love, Repentance or any other graces or gracious actions can do,
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as being onely, as I have said, Dependence, Receiving, Trusting;
as being only, as I have said, Dependence, Receiving, Trusting;
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yet this Faith, as taking Christ and uniting to him, is more then manifestation; it is Consummative of our Title; Christ ours, and we his:
yet this Faith, as taking christ and uniting to him, is more then manifestation; it is Consummative of our Title; christ ours, and we his:
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Christ is wisdom to us in this wise Grace of Faith, and thus as in a Consummate Title we are said to be Justifyed by Faith. Faith is imputed to Righteousness; christ is Wisdom to us in this wise Grace of Faith, and thus as in a Consummate Title we Are said to be Justified by Faith. Faith is imputed to Righteousness;
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but Christ our wisdom, is also our Righteousness in highest Gospel truth.
but christ our Wisdom, is also our Righteousness in highest Gospel truth.
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The second account is, 2dly, Else it would not be for the happiness and good of that Soul that hath Christ.
The second account is, 2dly, Else it would not be for the happiness and good of that Soul that hath christ.
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It cannot be that Christ should be a Saviour, and that the Soul should not know it.
It cannot be that christ should be a Saviour, and that the Soul should not know it.
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Therefore, I say, it is necessary it should be throughout the Soul made known by Faith.
Therefore, I say, it is necessary it should be throughout the Soul made known by Faith.
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I confess, there is a time, and a long time, even from Creation, till the Soul is called home to Christ, that it does not know it, till the time of bringing home to Christ.
I confess, there is a time, and a long time, even from Creation, till the Soul is called home to christ, that it does not know it, till the time of bringing home to christ.
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But I say, it cannot be throughout so;
But I say, it cannot be throughout so;
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For then men should be saved by Christ, and never know that they are saved by Christ.
For then men should be saved by christ, and never know that they Are saved by christ.
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Then Christ would be no more the Saviour of his people, than he is the Saviour of stones, or insensible Rocks.
Then christ would be no more the Saviour of his people, than he is the Saviour of stones, or insensible Rocks.
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We must therefore come to have a feeling, and knowing, that Jesus Christ is ours; Or else we could not receive his salvation.
We must Therefore come to have a feeling, and knowing, that jesus christ is ours; Or Else we could not receive his salvation.
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How should we be the better within, if we did not know Christ? An understanding and Intellectual Being, must have such a knowledge of Faith, to know Christ.
How should we be the better within, if we did not know christ? an understanding and Intellectual Being, must have such a knowledge of Faith, to know christ.
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And therefore, as the Apostle speaks, Phil. 3. I count all things but loss for the Excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. I must know him.
And Therefore, as the Apostle speaks, Philip 3. I count all things but loss for the Excellency of the knowledge of christ jesus my Lord. I must know him.
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Not that this Contributes any thing to our happiness, but onely the feeling, and enjoying that happiness:
Not that this Contributes any thing to our happiness, but only the feeling, and enjoying that happiness:
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That happiness is onely from God. But, as you know, a blind man is never the better in point of Light,
That happiness is only from God. But, as you know, a blind man is never the better in point of Light,
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and sight, though the Sun be never so Glorious. Every one that seeth the Son, and believeth in him. We must see him;
and sighed, though the Sun be never so Glorious. Every one that sees the Son, and Believeth in him. We must see him;
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or else, we could not know he is ours; we could have no Enjoyment of him;
or Else, we could not know he is ours; we could have no Enjoyment of him;
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our Souls would be still, like unsensible Rocks and Marbles, if there were not this sense by Faith, and the knowledge of Christ by believing. And therefore;
our Souls would be still, like unsensible Rocks and Marbles, if there were not this sense by Faith, and the knowledge of christ by believing. And Therefore;
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it is a very great truth, that Faith is a manifestation to us, and within us, that Christ is ours.
it is a very great truth, that Faith is a manifestation to us, and within us, that christ is ours.
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When our Souls receive the touches of his Love and grace upon us, and we come to know and find the sweetness;
When our Souls receive the touches of his Love and grace upon us, and we come to know and find the sweetness;
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to taste that the Lord is Gracious, and to know what a Pearl we have, in some measure;
to taste that the Lord is Gracious, and to know what a Pearl we have, in Some measure;
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and that we find Christ is ours, and hath given himself for us. In the third place;
and that we find christ is ours, and hath given himself for us. In the third place;
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there could not else be a manifestatory Glory. It is true;
there could not Else be a manifestatory Glory. It is true;
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Christ is glorious, as a Saviour ▪ But we could not Glorify him, if we did not know by Faith that he is such a Saviour. This is that, that the soul makes its Boast in God by;
christ is glorious, as a Saviour ▪ But we could not glorify him, if we did not know by Faith that he is such a Saviour. This is that, that the soul makes its Boast in God by;
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this draws it to Glory in Christ, and to give all the Glory it can do to him;
this draws it to Glory in christ, and to give all the Glory it can do to him;
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Because it finds it is saved by him, and him alone.
Because it finds it is saved by him, and him alone.
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Now it is very Evident, God had no need of Glory from Angels, nor from men, to manifest his Glory by them.
Now it is very Evident, God had no need of Glory from Angels, nor from men, to manifest his Glory by them.
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But it pleased the wisdom and Grace of God, to declare his infinite Being, before such Beings as Angels and men fitted with understandings to behold it.
But it pleased the Wisdom and Grace of God, to declare his infinite Being, before such Beings as Angels and men fitted with understandings to behold it.
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Why so, Christ had no need of our Glorifying of him; But yet it is very Evident, that he is pleased to be Glorifyed by us;
Why so, christ had no need of our Glorifying of him; But yet it is very Evident, that he is pleased to be Glorified by us;
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and that we Glorify him, by acknowledging all our salvation from him. And herein is Faith of great use;
and that we glorify him, by acknowledging all our salvation from him. And herein is Faith of great use;
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It gives Glory, as the Apostle speaks, Abraham, was strong in Faith, giving Glory to God, Rom. 4. So Faith gives Glory to the Righteousness and Freeness of the Grace of God in Jesus Christ. And then, In the Fourth place;
It gives Glory, as the Apostle speaks, Abraham, was strong in Faith, giving Glory to God, Rom. 4. So Faith gives Glory to the Righteousness and Freeness of the Grace of God in jesus christ. And then, In the Fourth place;
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it is also necessary, upon this Account; (for, I am far (in all this discourse) from that which is truly called Antinomianism, or Libertinism; I say as Faith looks outward,
it is also necessary, upon this Account; (for, I am Far (in all this discourse) from that which is truly called Antinomianism, or Libertinism; I say as Faith looks outward,
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and from Christ, into holy Action, the knowledge that Faith gives is serviceable, in the hand of Christ to all holiness, and purification of Life: To live to him;
and from christ, into holy Actium, the knowledge that Faith gives is serviceable, in the hand of christ to all holiness, and purification of Life: To live to him;
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to live and to walk by Faith; to be every way self-Resigning according to that whole 11th Chapter of the Epistle to the Hebrews.
to live and to walk by Faith; to be every Way self-Resigning according to that Whole 11th Chapter of the Epistle to the Hebrews.
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And thus I have endeavoured, with all briefness, to set out the Excellent nature of Faith.
And thus I have endeavoured, with all briefness, to Set out the Excellent nature of Faith.
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I shall but make one short Application of it;
I shall but make one short Application of it;
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And that is, to stir up all our hearts, in looking up to God, according to that great prayer Ephes. 3. 14, 15, 16. verses. For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom the whole family in Heaven and Earth is named, that he would grant you according to the riches of his Glory, to be strengthned with might, by his spirit in the inner man. To what End?
And that is, to stir up all our hearts, in looking up to God, according to that great prayer Ephesians 3. 14, 15, 16. Verses. For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord jesus christ, of whom the Whole family in Heaven and Earth is nam, that he would grant you according to the riches of his Glory, to be strengthened with might, by his Spirit in the inner man. To what End?
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That Christ may dwell in your hearts by Faith. O look up to this!That christ may dwell in your hearts by Faith. Oh look up to this!
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You see how Faith is indeed always called up by Christ, when he gives himself to any Soul;
You see how Faith is indeed always called up by christ, when he gives himself to any Soul;
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when he comes to dwell in any Soul, Faith must receive him; it must embrace him;
when he comes to dwell in any Soul, Faith must receive him; it must embrace him;
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it must depend wholly upon him.
it must depend wholly upon him.
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Now therefore, O! That our hearts may be strengthened by his Spirit in the Inner man. Alas!
Now Therefore, OH! That our hearts may be strengthened by his Spirit in the Inner man. Alas!
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Our Inner man, you may see plainly by all that I have said, is very weak and unfaithful; And it is confirmed by this expression of the Apostle, how the Inner man would never draw in Christ;
Our Inner man, you may see plainly by all that I have said, is very weak and unfaithful; And it is confirmed by this expression of the Apostle, how the Inner man would never draw in christ;
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it would never hold him, if it came to him.
it would never hold him, if it Come to him.
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Our Inner man is such a false thing to the Great things of our Eternal salvation;
Our Inner man is such a false thing to the Great things of our Eternal salvation;
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it is such a feeble weak thing, it would never be able to hold Christ.
it is such a feeble weak thing, it would never be able to hold christ.
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But the Spirit strengthens the Inner man, That Christ may dwell in our hearts by Faith.
But the Spirit strengthens the Inner man, That christ may dwell in our hearts by Faith.
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Else, (I say) it could never (if you would give me leave to use such a plain word as that) fetch in Christ. And if he came, it would never hold him.
Else, (I say) it could never (if you would give me leave to use such a plain word as that) fetch in christ. And if he Come, it would never hold him.
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Our Inner man must be strengthened by the Spirit of Christ; that Christ may dwell in us.
Our Inner man must be strengthened by the Spirit of christ; that christ may dwell in us.
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And then, we go forward, to be rooted and grounded in the love of Christ;
And then, we go forward, to be rooted and grounded in the love of christ;
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and to Comprehend that love of Christ which passeth knowledge, that we may be filled with all the fulness of God.
and to Comprehend that love of christ which passes knowledge, that we may be filled with all the fullness of God.
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I hope, there is nothing that I have spoken, that can Justly offend any man's mind:I hope, there is nothing that I have spoken, that can Justly offend any Man's mind:
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for, it is fully to the sense of Scripture, and of Scripture Reason, and it excludes all manner of looseness and Libertinism of life.
for, it is Fully to the sense of Scripture, and of Scripture Reason, and it excludes all manner of looseness and Libertinism of life.
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For, Christ is certainly sanctification, to every one, to whom he is Justification; he gives the power of Holiness. And Faith is made serviceable.
For, christ is Certainly sanctification, to every one, to whom he is Justification; he gives the power of Holiness. And Faith is made serviceable.
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As I told you, the immanent acts, are those whereby it stays within, and has Communion with Christ; wherein it has nothing but to depend and trust in him. But then,
As I told you, the immanent acts, Are those whereby it stays within, and has Communion with christ; wherein it has nothing but to depend and trust in him. But then,
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It works outward, as they say of the works of God, Ad Extra. The Excellent acts of the Father, Son, and Spirit; they go out of themselves.
It works outward, as they say of the works of God, Ad Extra. The Excellent acts of the Father, Son, and Spirit; they go out of themselves.
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So Faith goes out to all the works of obedience. And therefore, if you would know what Faith is, when it works outward;
So Faith Goes out to all the works of Obedience. And Therefore, if you would know what Faith is, when it works outward;
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I would propose to you, to Read that Chapter, Heb. 11. How greatly Faith works outward. I would propose to you, to Read that Chapter, Hebrew 11. How greatly Faith works outward.
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But Christ still is the Author and finisher.
But christ still is the Author and finisher.
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And when it comes to Christ, it has nothing to do, but to trust, and depend, and receive.
And when it comes to christ, it has nothing to do, but to trust, and depend, and receive.
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And O! therefore, let us all bow our knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, that he would grant us, according to the Riches of his Glory, to be strengthened with might, by his spirit in the Inner man.
And OH! Therefore, let us all bow our knees unto the Father of our Lord jesus christ, that he would grant us, according to the Riches of his Glory, to be strengthened with might, by his Spirit in the Inner man.
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We can never have such a thing as Faith, if the Riches of Glory does not come in with it,
We can never have such a thing as Faith, if the Riches of Glory does not come in with it,
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and if the spirit of Christ does not come in with it; And indeed, where the spirit of Christ comes, he comes.
and if the Spirit of christ does not come in with it; And indeed, where the Spirit of christ comes, he comes.
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And so Christ and the spirit Elicits, (as they call it) and draws, and Brings the Soul to clasp about him, to lay hold upon him.
And so christ and the Spirit Elicits, (as they call it) and draws, and Brings the Soul to clasp about him, to lay hold upon him.
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He brings the Soul thus near to him, Just as the Load stone fetches in the Iron, and calls it to it self.
He brings the Soul thus near to him, Just as the Load stone Fetches in the Iron, and calls it to it self.
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And so when Christ comes near to the Soul, He draws it near to himself, &c.
And so when christ comes near to the Soul, He draws it near to himself, etc.
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THE FAITH BY WHICH We are Iustified, &c. The Fifth Sermon. Rom. 5. 1. Therefore being justified by Faith, we have Peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
THE FAITH BY WHICH We Are Justified, etc. The Fifth Sermon. Rom. 5. 1. Therefore being justified by Faith, we have Peace with God through our Lord jesus christ.
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FRom what I have discours'd in the last Sermon, That we are Justified by Faith, in such a sense only,
FRom what I have discoursed in the last Sermon, That we Are Justified by Faith, in such a sense only,
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as that Nothing can be attributed to Faith, but only to Christ, Two Objections may arise, which I would answer,as that Nothing can be attributed to Faith, but only to christ, Two Objections may arise, which I would answer,
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before I pass on to the main Point I now intend.
before I pass on to the main Point I now intend.
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Object. 1. What then is it (may it be said) in Faith, upon which Justification is attributed to Faith rather then to any other Grace? Answ. I Answer;Object. 1. What then is it (may it be said) in Faith, upon which Justification is attributed to Faith rather then to any other Grace? Answer I Answer;
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it is like taking possession, the having Livery and Seizin in an Estate become ours, or like the consent of a mean person in Marriage to a Prince.
it is like taking possession, the having Livery and Seizin in an Estate become ours, or like the consent of a mean person in Marriage to a Prince.
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Or, indeed, to speak yet more plain to our apprehension; if any one will give us a Gift;
Or, indeed, to speak yet more plain to our apprehension; if any one will give us a Gift;
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before we come to be really invested in that Gift; we must take it, and have it in possession.
before we come to be really invested in that Gift; we must take it, and have it in possession.
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And we have not a true Title to it else; tho it does not depend upon our taking;
And we have not a true Title to it Else; though it does not depend upon our taking;
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But it is only a Consummative and Perfecting thing, that we take it into our possession; we accept it from the giver,
But it is only a Consummative and Perfecting thing, that we take it into our possession; we accept it from the giver,
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as his gift, and we take it into possession, as our own.
as his gift, and we take it into possession, as our own.
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And thus I say it is, and that we are Justifyed by Faith And it seems to me, (except any one shall shew me wherein I am in a mistake in thus saying) I shall conclude it to be the very sense of the Spirit of God, in all those Expressions, that we are Justifyed by Faith, and live by Faith: These things, I say, shew to us the worthlessness of Faith in it self;
And thus I say it is, and that we Are Justified by Faith And it seems to me, (except any one shall show me wherein I am in a mistake in thus saying) I shall conclude it to be the very sense of the Spirit of God, in all those Expressions, that we Are Justified by Faith, and live by Faith: These things, I say, show to us the worthlessness of Faith in it self;
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And yet that it is Consummative and a Consummation of our Title to Christ, and to his Righteousness.
And yet that it is Consummative and a Consummation of our Title to christ, and to his Righteousness.
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I would only first answer one more seeming great objection against this representation of Faith I have given,
I would only First answer one more seeming great objection against this representation of Faith I have given,
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as if it were only the Imprint of Christ's gift of himself and his Righteousness to the Soul;
as if it were only the Imprint of Christ's gift of himself and his Righteousness to the Soul;
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why is it then so often said, Repent and believe the Gospel; And whoever believes in him, &c. And we are called on as if it were our act, to believe?
why is it then so often said, repent and believe the Gospel; And whoever believes in him, etc. And we Are called on as if it were our act, to believe?
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Now, to this, I Answer, that it is true; we are so:
Now, to this, I Answer, that it is true; we Are so:
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Though I am fully, by the grace of God, of that Judgment, that I have declared to you, concerning the nature of Faith: And that it is Christ, Imprinting his gift the gift of his Righteousness and of himself upon us. And yet for all that;
Though I am Fully, by the grace of God, of that Judgement, that I have declared to you, Concerning the nature of Faith: And that it is christ, Imprinting his gift the gift of his Righteousness and of himself upon us. And yet for all that;
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I think my self bound, in all the Discourses of this grace of Faith to move you; to perswade you;
I think my self bound, in all the Discourses of this grace of Faith to move you; to persuade you;
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to Exhort you to receive, to press you to Believe in Jesus Christ: Because this is the Rational way that God doth deal with those,
to Exhort you to receive, to press you to Believe in jesus christ: Because this is the Rational Way that God does deal with those,
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as I have said, he giveth understanding, and Rationality to;
as I have said, he gives understanding, and Rationality to;
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and because this is that Ordinance of God and for great and wise Reasons, both to his Servants, whom he draws thus to believe by the obedience 〈 ◊ 〉 Faith to the preaching of the Gospel:
and Because this is that Ordinance of God and for great and wise Reasons, both to his Servants, whom he draws thus to believe by the Obedience 〈 ◊ 〉 Faith to the preaching of the Gospel:
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And in regard of those, that do not believe, That he may Justify and vindicate himself, that he hath gone that way, which is proper unto the Soul of man:
And in regard of those, that do not believe, That he may Justify and vindicate himself, that he hath gone that Way, which is proper unto the Soul of man:
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He hath drawn with the Cords of a man, and with the Bands of his Love, in offering Christ to them.
He hath drawn with the Cords of a man, and with the Bans of his Love, in offering christ to them.
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I now come to what I proposed in the next place; To shew you the great assu• … nce of Faith;
I now come to what I proposed in the next place; To show you the great assu• … nce of Faith;
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the assurance of it, from these words of our Lord; They have known. They have known;
the assurance of it, from these words of our Lord; They have known. They have known;
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And they have surely known. And yet, whe• it comes to be Explained, what this knowledge is; It comes to this;
And they have surely known. And yet, whe• it comes to be Explained, what this knowledge is; It comes to this;
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it is Believing. For, Pray observe the course of the words, Jo. 17. 7. They have known. To know, is of great Certainty, and of great Assurance. And again, in the latter part of the verese.
it is Believing. For, Pray observe the course of the words, John 17. 7. They have known. To know, is of great Certainty, and of great Assurance. And again, in the latter part of the verese.
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They have known surely, that I came out from thee; and they have believed that thou didst send me. They have known surely;They have known surely, that I Come out from thee; and they have believed that thou didst send me. They have known surely;
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And yet when it comes to the issue;
And yet when it comes to the issue;
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they have believed. Therefore I shall endeavour, I say, to make out to you the great Assurance of Faith. And I shall propose these four kinds of assurance that Faith hath.
they have believed. Therefore I shall endeavour, I say, to make out to you the great Assurance of Faith. And I shall propose these four Kinds of assurance that Faith hath.
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And there are Scriptures very full, for each of them. I 'll lay them first, before you, together.
And there Are Scriptures very full, for each of them. I will lay them First, before you, together.
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The first assurance of Faith, is the assurance of understanding. So you find, Col. 2. 2. That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love,
The First assurance of Faith, is the assurance of understanding. So you find, Col. 2. 2. That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love,
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and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, in the acknowledgment of the mystery of God,
and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, in the acknowledgment of the mystery of God,
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and of the father, and of Christ. There's the first assurance of Faith;and of the father, and of christ. There's the First assurance of Faith;
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the assurance of understanding; when all the great truths of the Gospel that men are ready to say,
the assurance of understanding; when all the great truths of the Gospel that men Are ready to say,
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how do you prove them?
how do you prove them?
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How will you make them out, either by sense, or by Reason? How shall we know that these things are indeed true?
How will you make them out, either by sense, or by Reason? How shall we know that these things Are indeed true?
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Why now, when Christ and his Spirit do fix these truths upon Souls; they have Riches of the full assurance of understanding.
Why now, when christ and his Spirit do fix these truths upon Souls; they have Riches of the full assurance of understanding.
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The second full assurance of Faith, it is in that great Point, of Pardon of sin,
The second full assurance of Faith, it is in that great Point, of Pardon of since,
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and peace of Conscience by Jesus Christ.
and peace of Conscience by jesus christ.
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For, if a man comes, and says to another, (As you know, men are ready to do) you talk at a strange Rate:
For, if a man comes, and Says to Another, (As you know, men Are ready to do) you talk At a strange Rate:
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Do you know that your sins are pardoned? Do you know, that God, and Christ have Done this? and that you shall be saved from wrath for ever?
Do you know that your Sins Are pardoned? Do you know, that God, and christ have Done this? and that you shall be saved from wrath for ever?
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Observe now what the Apostle saith to this, in Heb. 10. 22. Let us draw near with a true heart.
Observe now what the Apostle Says to this, in Hebrew 10. 22. Let us draw near with a true heart.
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You know, it is a phrase in our English; such a man, when we do speak of him,
You know, it is a phrase in our English; such a man, when we do speak of him,
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as fearful, or a person of no valour; we say, he is a false-hearted man. And that man that is Resolved and valiant, and great in Prowess;
as fearful, or a person of no valour; we say, he is a False-hearted man. And that man that is Resolved and valiant, and great in Prowess;
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we say, he is a man of a true heart, of a true valour. Now whereas, some are apt to think, that every man should stand trembling, and doubting,
we say, he is a man of a true heart, of a true valour. Now whereas, Some Are apt to think, that every man should stand trembling, and doubting,
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and say, I don't know whether my sins are pardoned, or not;
and say, I don't know whither my Sins Are pardoned, or not;
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I dare not be so bold or presumptuous as once to say, I am sure that I am freed from wrath to come.I Dare not be so bold or presumptuous as once to say, I am sure that I am freed from wrath to come.
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Why now (saith the Apostle) Let us draw near with a true heart, having our heart sprinkled from an evil conscience,
Why now (Says the Apostle) Let us draw near with a true heart, having our heart sprinkled from an evil conscience,
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and our bodies washed with pure water. So here's a second great assurance of Faith. A Third assurance of Faith, is in this;and our bodies washed with pure water. So here's a second great assurance of Faith. A Third assurance of Faith, is in this;
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O, what shall become of me for ever? What shall become of me when I dye? Where will be my dwelling? Where will be my Reception, my Receptacle for ever,
Oh, what shall become of me for ever? What shall become of me when I die? Where will be my Dwelling? Where will be my Reception, my Receptacle for ever,
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when I go out of the world?
when I go out of the world?
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Can I hope for such a state, as the Scripture Describes Heaven to be? Can I bear up in those hopes?
Can I hope for such a state, as the Scripture Describes Heaven to be? Can I bear up in those hope's?
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Why then, Consider what the Apostle saith, Heb. 6. latter part of the 11 ver.
Why then, Consider what the Apostle Says, Hebrew 6. latter part of the 11 ver.
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We, desire, that every one of you do shew the same diligence, to the full assurance of hope unto the end. 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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So here you see is another assurance; the full assurance of hope concerning our condition.
So Here you see is Another assurance; the full assurance of hope Concerning our condition.
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Hope is the proper grace that the Gospel insists upon, as to the assurance of Eternity. Now, there is a fourth;
Hope is the proper grace that the Gospel insists upon, as to the assurance of Eternity. Now, there is a fourth;
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In these three places I desire you to Remember, that the word is one, and the same in the Greek in every one of them: It is Plerophoria; or full-sail-assurance.
In these three places I desire you to remember, that the word is one, and the same in the Greek in every one of them: It is Plerophoria; or full-sail-assurance.
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There is a fourth assurance (which is very necessary to be considered) and that is the assurance of acting suitable,
There is a fourth assurance (which is very necessary to be considered) and that is the assurance of acting suitable,
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and agreeable to our Faith, when a man dares venture; when he dares Embarque, and engage his action, upon this very foundation of Faith.
and agreeable to our Faith, when a man dares venture; when he dares Embark, and engage his actium, upon this very Foundation of Faith.
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Now here (for, I would deal very clearly and faithfully in these points, and not pretend to any thing of proof, above what really is written ) there is the Tantamount of it;
Now Here (for, I would deal very clearly and faithfully in these points, and not pretend to any thing of proof, above what really is written) there is the Tantamount of it;
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but there is not the very word Plerophoria, or full assurance of Faith But, I say, very near to that very thing.
but there is not the very word Plerophoria, or full assurance of Faith But, I say, very near to that very thing.
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The 2. Thes. 1. 10. 11, 12. Saith the Apostle (speaking with great Earnestness) wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of his calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of his grace;
The 2. Thebes 1. 10. 11, 12. Says the Apostle (speaking with great Earnestness) Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of his calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his grace;
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and the work of Faith with power. The good pleasure of his grace to be fulfilled;
and the work of Faith with power. The good pleasure of his grace to be fulfilled;
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and the work of Faith to be fulfilled.
and the work of Faith to be fulfilled.
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Plerose, a word that bears part with the same word that Plerophoria. For there's the fulness. But then, in the full assurance signified by Plerophoria; there is the carrying of the sayl:Plerose, a word that bears part with the same word that Plerophoria. For there's the fullness. But then, in the full assurance signified by Plerophoria; there is the carrying of the sail:
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which signifies a sayl that hath a full Gale upon it; and so carryes on the vessel with a mighty swiftness.
which signifies a sail that hath a full Gale upon it; and so carries on the vessel with a mighty swiftness.
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And here the fulness is signified, and the mighty Gale also, tho there be not the word;
And Here the fullness is signified, and the mighty Gale also, though there be not the word;
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that he would fulfil the Work of Faith with Power.
that he would fulfil the Work of Faith with Power.
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That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the Grace of our God, and the Lord Jesus Christ. That the name of our Lord jesus christ may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the Grace of our God, and the Lord jesus christ.
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Now therefore, as I have laid before you the four full Assurances of Faith; the great Confidences and Assurances of Faith;
Now Therefore, as I have laid before you the four full Assurances of Faith; the great Confidences and Assurances of Faith;
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so I would shew you what there is to bear up these great Assurances of Faith.
so I would show you what there is to bear up these great Assurances of Faith.
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For, It is not an ordinary Power that can bear up a Man, that hath nothing of it at all in himself, to bear up, I say, in this full assurance of understanding.
For, It is not an ordinary Power that can bear up a Man, that hath nothing of it At all in himself, to bear up, I say, in this full assurance of understanding.
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That, whereas men make such a do, to prove the Truth of the Religion, and Christianity of the Gospel:
That, whereas men make such a do, to prove the Truth of the Religion, and Christianity of the Gospel:
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If a Man comes in by Faith, and says, I cannot Reason; I cannot Dispute; I can not Argue;
If a Man comes in by Faith, and Says, I cannot Reason; I cannot Dispute; I can not Argue;
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I cannot talk like a Learned Person, concerning these things. But, blessed be God, I can do this; I can Believe.
I cannot talk like a Learned Person, Concerning these things. But, blessed be God, I can do this; I can Believe.
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So another comes, and says, O! I could never get such a thing as this; the hopes of the Favour and Love of God in Christ;
So Another comes, and Says, OH! I could never get such a thing as this; the hope's of the Favour and Love of God in christ;
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and the Pardon of my Sins. But when a Man comes under the mighty Power of Grace;
and the Pardon of my Sins. But when a Man comes under the mighty Power of Grace;
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to be filled with the Assurance of this by mighty Power;
to be filled with the Assurance of this by mighty Power;
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he is able to say, in some measure, I believe these things, Lord Help my unbelief.
he is able to say, in Some measure, I believe these things, Lord Help my unbelief.
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And sometimes God raises up his Servants to a Triumphant Assurance, even at the time of Dying,
And sometime God raises up his Servants to a Triumphant Assurance, even At the time of Dying,
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when they are in the greatest Agonies of Body; yet they can say, I am sure my Redeemer Lives.
when they Are in the greatest Agonies of Body; yet they can say, I am sure my Redeemer Lives.
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And then, for the state beyond the Line, beyond this Life;
And then, for the state beyond the Line, beyond this Life;
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Who can tell this? Flesh and Blood is ready to say, what there is in another World;
Who can tell this? Flesh and Blood is ready to say, what there is in Another World;
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who hath gone, and brought certain Accounts and Intelligences what the state of the other World is?
who hath gone, and brought certain Accounts and Intelligences what the state of the other World is?
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O! The full Assurance of Faith and Hope; it saith, I am sure of an Inheritance Incorruptible, and that fades not away:
OH! The full Assurance of Faith and Hope; it Says, I am sure of an Inheritance Incorruptible, and that fades not away:
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Tho I cannot tell you, what it is;
Though I cannot tell you, what it is;
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Yet I know I shall be like my Lord, for I shall see him as he is. And then, In the last place;
Yet I know I shall be like my Lord, for I shall see him as he is. And then, In the last place;
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saith a man, what, will you venture your selves? Will you venture to lose all that you might Enjoy here in this World? and to pin your selves to a strict way of Walking? Will you venture to deny your selves in your Pleasures, in your Enjoyments here? You must lay down Estate, and Life;
Says a man, what, will you venture your selves? Will you venture to loose all that you might Enjoy Here in this World? and to pin your selves to a strict Way of Walking? Will you venture to deny your selves in your Pleasures, in your Enjoyments Here? You must lay down Estate, and Life;
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and leave all the dearness of Relations: Will you venture to do such a thing as this? O! saith the Soul;
and leave all the dearness of Relations: Will you venture to do such a thing as this? OH! Says the Soul;
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if I have but the good pleasure of my God, and the Work of Faith fulfilled in me with Power;
if I have but the good pleasure of my God, and the Work of Faith fulfilled in me with Power;
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I do not care how God calls me out, to glorify the Name of God, and of Christ Jesus.
I do not care how God calls me out, to Glorify the Name of God, and of christ jesus.
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I'll begin to lay down the Account of all this to you; and that I shall do very briefly.
I'll begin to lay down the Account of all this to you; and that I shall do very briefly.
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There is but one place of Scripture, to which I refer; to shew you what it is that bears up Faith in all these Things:
There is but one place of Scripture, to which I refer; to show you what it is that bears up Faith in all these Things:
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And it is that, 1 John 5. 4. &c. And I desire, that you would please to set a Remark:
And it is that, 1 John 5. 4. etc. And I desire, that you would please to Set a Remark:
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Every person that hears, and that does seriously desire to wait upon God in this Discourse;
Every person that hears, and that does seriously desire to wait upon God in this Discourse;
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That you would set a Remark upon that Scripture I name to you, in the four Assurances of Faith, Whosoever is born of God, saith the Apostle, overcometh the World: And this is the Victory that overcometh the World, even our Faith.
That you would Set a Remark upon that Scripture I name to you, in the four Assurances of Faith, Whosoever is born of God, Says the Apostle, Overcometh the World: And this is the Victory that Overcometh the World, even our Faith.
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Who is he that overcometh the World, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? O! But may the Soul say; Here's the Difficulty;Who is he that Overcometh the World, but he that Believeth that jesus is the Son of God? OH! But may the Soul say; Here's the Difficulty;
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How shall I do to Believe this, That Jesus Christ is the Son of God; That he came forth from God;
How shall I do to Believe this, That jesus christ is the Son of God; That he Come forth from God;
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and that God did send him? Why, saith the Apostle: This is he that came by Water and Blood, even Jesus Christ;
and that God did send him? Why, Says the Apostle: This is he that Come by Water and Blood, even jesus christ;
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not by VVater, but by Water and Blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is Truth. not by VVater, but by Water and Blood. And it is the Spirit that bears witness, Because the Spirit is Truth.
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For there are three that bear Record in Heaven, the Father, the VVord, and the Holy Spirit; And these: three are one.
For there Are three that bear Record in Heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; And these: three Are one.
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And there are three that bear witness on Earth, the Spirit, and the VVater, and the Blood;
And there Are three that bear witness on Earth, the Spirit, and the VVater, and the Blood;
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if you receive the witness of Men, the witness of God is greater. Now therefore, Here is the thing that I shall endeavour to make out to you;if you receive the witness of Men, the witness of God is greater. Now Therefore, Here is the thing that I shall endeavour to make out to you;
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That Faith, in all these Assurances, is born up by those three, That bear witness in Heaven;
That Faith, in all these Assurances, is born up by those three, That bear witness in Heaven;
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Principally, and Supremely, The Father, the VVord, and the Spirit. And, by the Three, that bear witness on Earth;
Principally, and Supremely, The Father, the Word, and the Spirit. And, by the Three, that bear witness on Earth;
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the VVater, and the Blood, and the Spirit. the VVater, and the Blood, and the Spirit.
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And indeed, the Undertaking is very large, and very great, to speak of the things according to their Weight, according to their worth.
And indeed, the Undertaking is very large, and very great, to speak of the things according to their Weight, according to their worth.
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Only, I desire you to take notice, before I go on;
Only, I desire you to take notice, before I go on;
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That it is very Evident, the Apostle is speaking of the Fulfilling the Work of Faith, to overcome the VVorld; and to give the Soul Victory through Christ:
That it is very Evident, the Apostle is speaking of the Fulfilling the Work of Faith, to overcome the World; and to give the Soul Victory through christ:
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For, upon this occasion All this comes on, What is it overcomes the World, but only our Faith? And so he goes on to the great Testimony,
For, upon this occasion All this comes on, What is it overcomes the World, but only our Faith? And so he Goes on to the great Testimony,
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and the great Operations in those that are Christs, and by which Faith is born up;
and the great Operations in those that Are Christ, and by which Faith is born up;
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If we receive the witness of Men, the witness of God is greater. If we receive the witness of Men, the witness of God is greater.
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It is not only greater in Value, but in this, that it can enter into the Hearts, into the Consciences, into the Assurances of his Servants.
It is not only greater in Valve, but in this, that it can enter into the Hearts, into the Consciences, into the Assurances of his Servants.
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I begin therefore with the First of these;
I begin Therefore with the First of these;
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And I shall shew you, in every respect, how the Father, the VVord, and the Spirit;
And I shall show you, in every respect, how the Father, the Word, and the Spirit;
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and the VVater, and the Blood do VVitness. First therefore, concerning the full Assurance of understanding;and the VVater, and the Blood do Witness. First Therefore, Concerning the full Assurance of understanding;
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Concerning Jesus Christ, in the first place; And then, concerning all the Truths of the Gospel, in the second place;
Concerning jesus christ, in the First place; And then, Concerning all the Truths of the Gospel, in the second place;
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And I desire you to remember a distinction I gave you the last day; I told you, there are immanent Acts of Faith, as they say;
And I desire you to Remember a distinction I gave you the last day; I told you, there Are immanent Acts of Faith, as they say;
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those that remain and stay within; that's the meaning of the Word:those that remain and stay within; that's the meaning of the Word:
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There are Acts then, and Motions of Faith, when Faith stays within, in that great point of taking Christ.
There Are Acts then, and Motions of Faith, when Faith stays within, in that great point of taking christ.
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And then, There are Truths of the Gospel that are Ad Extra, as they say; or without, that do not immediately concern that great point of the Redemption of Christ, but flow from it.
And then, There Are Truths of the Gospel that Are Ad Extra, as they say; or without, that do not immediately concern that great point of the Redemption of christ, but flow from it.
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No I'll make this plain to you, by setting two points of Scripture before you; of which Faith has an assurance:
No I'll make this plain to you, by setting two points of Scripture before you; of which Faith has an assurance:
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But one is like Faith staying at home, and within it self, and within Christ, in the great point of Redemption and Justification.
But one is like Faith staying At home, and within it self, and within christ, in the great point of Redemption and Justification.
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As Now, Here's this great Truth, That Jesus Christ came into the World, to save the chief of Sinners:
As Now, Here's this great Truth, That jesus christ Come into the World, to save the chief of Sinners:
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Sinners, of whom every one may say, I am chief. Now when Faith Acts upon this Truth;
Sinners, of whom every one may say, I am chief. Now when Faith Acts upon this Truth;
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Jesus Christ came to save sinners, of whom I am chief. jesus christ Come to save Sinners, of whom I am chief.
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And so, That he shed his Blood for sinners, and gave himself a Sacrifice and an Attonement:
And so, That he shed his Blood for Sinners, and gave himself a Sacrifice and an Atonement:
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All these are Truths properly within Faith and Christ: And when the Soul is upon them, it is at home with it self;
All these Are Truths properly within Faith and christ: And when the Soul is upon them, it is At home with it self;
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And Faith is also at home with Christ, and with the Soul in them. But now, here's another great Truth;
And Faith is also At home with christ, and with the Soul in them. But now, here's Another great Truth;
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That whoever it is that does not Cut off his Right Hand, or Pull out his Right Eye,
That whoever it is that does not cut off his Right Hand, or Pull out his Right Eye,
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and cut off his Right Foot;
and Cut off his Right Foot;
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he shall be cast into Hell, where their VVorm dies not, and their Fire is not quenched. he shall be cast into Hell, where their VVorm die not, and their Fire is not quenched.
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Now this is a great Truth of Christ: And Faith hath assurance of this Truth.
Now this is a great Truth of christ: And Faith hath assurance of this Truth.
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But yet, when it acts upon this Truth; (Pray observe) it does not stay within, properly with Christ, and within it self, in the point of Believing: But it goes out, to a Truth that lyes without,
But yet, when it acts upon this Truth; (Pray observe) it does not stay within, properly with christ, and within it self, in the point of Believing: But it Goes out, to a Truth that lies without,
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as to the great point of Justification. So that, if you say, wherein is Faith Justifying Faith, in Relation to Truth? (I desire that I may be understood) I say,
as to the great point of Justification. So that, if you say, wherein is Faith Justifying Faith, in Relation to Truth? (I desire that I may be understood) I say,
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when it is ask'd wherein is Faith Justifying Faith, as to the point of Truth?
when it is asked wherein is Faith Justifying Faith, as to the point of Truth?
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It is not in believing that whosoever doth not cut off his Right hand, or pluck out his right Eye, shall be cast into Darkness. It is true;
It is not in believing that whosoever does not Cut off his Right hand, or pluck out his right Eye, shall be cast into Darkness. It is true;
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this always is together with Justifying Faith: But it is not that, wherein Faith properly Justifies.
this always is together with Justifying Faith: But it is not that, wherein Faith properly Justifies.
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But all the Truths concerning the Blood and Righteousness of Christ;
But all the Truths Concerning the Blood and Righteousness of christ;
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they are Truths that Faith acts upon, when it is in the great point of Justification,
they Are Truths that Faith acts upon, when it is in the great point of Justification,
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as it is acted by Christ and his Spirit;
as it is acted by christ and his Spirit;
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Now, this being not many times well Considered, It makes a great Confusion in the point of Justifying Faith. For, though it is true;
Now, this being not many times well Considered, It makes a great Confusion in the point of Justifying Faith. For, though it is true;
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It is said (and I desire it may be carefully remembred; that no one may any way take offence;
It is said (and I desire it may be carefully remembered; that no one may any Way take offence;
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or mention what I say, to give offence) I say, that that Truth, that a man that does not cut off his hand, or pluck out his Right Eye (which means any Lust) shall be cast into Hell; is never separated from true Justifying Faith. But I say again, that Faith acting upon that Truth;
or mention what I say, to give offence) I say, that that Truth, that a man that does not Cut off his hand, or pluck out his Right Eye (which means any Lust) shall be cast into Hell; is never separated from true Justifying Faith. But I say again, that Faith acting upon that Truth;
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does not Justify; But acting upon the great Truth, wherein Jesus Christ is held forth as a sacrifice, a propitiation, a Mediator, an Intercessor and Redeemer.
does not Justify; But acting upon the great Truth, wherein jesus christ is held forth as a sacrifice, a propitiation, a Mediator, an Intercessor and Redeemer.
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But yet this is certainly true;
But yet this is Certainly true;
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that the Father, Son, and Spirit, give a mighty power to these great Truths, and to every Truth that is delivered in the Gospel,
that the Father, Son, and Spirit, give a mighty power to these great Truths, and to every Truth that is Delivered in the Gospel,
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but especially with this great Principal Truth, that Jesus is the Son of God, and hath layd down his life for sinners.
but especially with this great Principal Truth, that jesus is the Son of God, and hath laid down his life for Sinners.
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For, you see very plainly in this place that I have quoted to you;
For, you see very plainly in this place that I have quoted to you;
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Pray, Consider it, who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?
Pray, Consider it, who is he that Overcometh the world, but he that Believeth that jesus is the Son of God?
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Faith is therefore in its Immanent action, when it is upon this point, that Jesus is the Son of God, and gave himself for Sinners.
Faith is Therefore in its Immanent actium, when it is upon this point, that jesus is the Son of God, and gave himself for Sinners.
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This is the Immanent Truth, that Faith fixes upon.
This is the Immanent Truth, that Faith fixes upon.
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But then, when it comes to that Truth, that without Holiness, no man shall see the Lord, that can never be separated from this Truth, that Jesus is the Son of God;
But then, when it comes to that Truth, that without Holiness, no man shall see the Lord, that can never be separated from this Truth, that jesus is the Son of God;
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when Faith acts upon that Truth, or any like it; Without Holiness no man shall see the Lord;
when Faith acts upon that Truth, or any like it; Without Holiness no man shall see the Lord;
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It does not act like Justifying Faith, strictly taken in that point of believing;
It does not act like Justifying Faith, strictly taken in that point of believing;
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Because Justification flows onely from the Righteousness, from the Blood, from the Obedience, from the Redemption of Jesus Christ;
Because Justification flows only from the Righteousness, from the Blood, from the obedience, from the Redemption of jesus christ;
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And therefore, to Find a mighty power, To find the Soul Impregnated and fill'd out, in all the Truths that concern Jesus Christ,
And Therefore, to Find a mighty power, To find the Soul Impregnated and filled out, in all the Truths that concern jesus christ,
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and in all the other great Truths of the Gospel, that Christ hath spoken; Here's the strength, and the assurance of Faith;
and in all the other great Truths of the Gospel, that christ hath spoken; Here's the strength, and the assurance of Faith;
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And it flows from God, in and through Christ. For, Jesus Christ is the great and Principal Actor in the Soul's Receiving all Truth:
And it flows from God, in and through christ. For, jesus christ is the great and Principal Actor in the Soul's Receiving all Truth:
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I say, the great and the principal Actor.
I say, the great and the principal Actor.
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As you may find, the stability of Faith, the great Ballance and Poize of Faith, that keeps it steady and even, Heb. 13. 8. Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day for ever.
As you may find, the stability of Faith, the great Balance and Poize of Faith, that keeps it steady and even, Hebrew 13. 8. jesus christ the same yesterday, and to day for ever.
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Be not carryed about with diverse and strange Doctrines: Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day for ever: Be not carried about with diverse and strange Doctrines: jesus christ the same yesterday, and to day for ever:
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It is he that is the Alpha, and Omega; As he saith himself. The Truth; the way, the Truth and the Life. He is (the) Truth.
It is he that is the Alpha, and Omega; As he Says himself. The Truth; the Way, the Truth and the Life. He is (the) Truth.
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And the Son of the Father in Truth. And Truth came by Jesus Christ.
And the Son of the Father in Truth. And Truth Come by jesus christ.
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But I would a little further clear to you this distinction of the Immanent acts of Faith;
But I would a little further clear to you this distinction of the Immanent acts of Faith;
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and shew you whence I take the word You know, in that great mystery of the Father, Son, and Spirit;
and show you whence I take the word You know, in that great mystery of the Father, Son, and Spirit;
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Divines, when they treat of it; they say, that those actions between the Father, and the Son, and the Spirit themselves,
Divines, when they Treat of it; they say, that those actions between the Father, and the Son, and the Spirit themselves,
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and no Created Bing comes between; they call them, Immanent actions of the Father, the Word, and the Spirit.
and not Created Bing comes between; they call them, Immanent actions of the Father, the Word, and the Spirit.
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As the Father begat and knoweth the Son; so the Son knoweth the Father, and that he is begotten of him. The holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son:
As the Father begat and Knoweth the Son; so the Son Knoweth the Father, and that he is begotten of him. The holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son:
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And the holy Spirit knows, and Glorifieth in every thing the Father, and the Son, as proceeding from them.
And the holy Spirit knows, and Glorifieth in every thing the Father, and the Son, as proceeding from them.
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Now, while they are acting within in the Divine Being, the Father, the Son, and Spirit, one with another; Those are called Immanent acts.
Now, while they Are acting within in the Divine Being, the Father, the Son, and Spirit, one with Another; Those Are called Immanent acts.
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But when they go outward, either to Angels, or men, or any of the Creatures; then they are called extra-acts;
But when they go outward, either to Angels, or men, or any of the Creatures; then they Are called extra-acts;
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Or ad extra, or Transient acts; because they go out from the Divine being to the Creature.
Or ad extra, or Transient acts; Because they go out from the Divine being to the Creature.
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I make use of it, to explain the Immanent acts of Faith: The Immanent acts of Faith, are upon Christ's Righteousness, and Blood;
I make use of it, to explain the Immanent acts of Faith: The Immanent acts of Faith, Are upon Christ's Righteousness, and Blood;
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and not upon the Points of Repentance, or obedience, or Love, or self Resignation to Christ;
and not upon the Points of Repentance, or Obedience, or Love, or self Resignation to christ;
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But wholly, and solely in that point of Pardon of sin, Peace of Conscience, and deliverance from wrath to come. But, as I said before;
But wholly, and solely in that point of Pardon of since, Peace of Conscience, and deliverance from wrath to come. But, as I said before;
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Take any of the great Truths of Scripture; and they are never separated from that Justifying Faith.
Take any of the great Truths of Scripture; and they Are never separated from that Justifying Faith.
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All the actions of Creation and Government of Providence; are never separated from the Divine Being, the Father, Word, and Spirit:
All the actions of Creation and Government of Providence; Are never separated from the Divine Being, the Father, Word, and Spirit:
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Creation and Providence, you know are attributed to them all. And, I am perswaded, that this may much help your thoughts: Because men discourse promiscuously;
Creation and Providence, you know Are attributed to them all. And, I am persuaded, that this may much help your thoughts: Because men discourse promiscuously;
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As if we were as well Justified by love to Christ, and by mortifying a Lust,
As if we were as well Justified by love to christ, and by mortifying a Lust,
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as by taking hold of the sacrifice and Ransom of Jesus Christ; and as if one Truth were as essential to Justifying Faith, as another;
as by taking hold of the sacrifice and Ransom of jesus christ; and as if one Truth were as essential to Justifying Faith, as Another;
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Now, I acknowledge, they are never separated: (To take off all Scandal and offence from men.) And yet I say, there's an Immanence in the act of Faith,
Now, I acknowledge, they Are never separated: (To take off all Scandal and offence from men.) And yet I say, there's an Immanence in the act of Faith,
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when it is acting upon Jesus Christ. I come now to the Second Point, that I would be something more large in;
when it is acting upon jesus christ. I come now to the Second Point, that I would be something more large in;
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And that is, concerning full assurance of Faith, in point of Conscience, or the peace of Conscience,
And that is, Concerning full assurance of Faith, in point of Conscience, or the peace of Conscience,
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and the Pardon of Sin, and the assurance that God is ours.
and the Pardon of since, and the assurance that God is ours.
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Now, if I could here make out to you, how that Assurance comes into the Soul;
Now, if I could Here make out to you, how that Assurance comes into the Soul;
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and how it is born up by Christ, and by the Father, and by the Spirit;
and how it is born up by christ, and by the Father, and by the Spirit;
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I should think it were to great Edification.
I should think it were to great Edification.
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I say, if I were in any measure able to make it out, according to the Excellency of the thing;
I say, if I were in any measure able to make it out, according to the Excellency of the thing;
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I shall therefore go as far as the Lord shall please to assist by his Spirit in it.
I shall Therefore go as Far as the Lord shall please to assist by his Spirit in it.
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Therefore, the first thing that I shall say to you, by which a man comes to have an Assurance of the Pardon and Forgiveness of his Sins (I shall speak it in the very Scripture Language.) It is,
Therefore, the First thing that I shall say to you, by which a man comes to have an Assurance of the Pardon and Forgiveness of his Sins (I shall speak it in the very Scripture Language.) It is,
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First of all, By an immediate Voice of the Blood; I say, by an immediate Voice of the Blood. And then,
First of all, By an immediate Voice of the Blood; I say, by an immediate Voice of the Blood. And then,
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I shall shew you, it is by the Voice of the VVater from Christ. And then,
I shall show you, it is by the Voice of the VVater from christ. And then,
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In the Third piace, By the Spirit. And then,
In the Third piace, By the Spirit. And then,
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In the Fourth place, that the Father from Heaven comes, and Ratifies and Assures this Testimony of the Son, and of the Spirit, in the Blood and in the VVater; First, I say, it proceeds immediately. (For I would speak of the things in the Order of Nature) from the Blood.
In the Fourth place, that the Father from Heaven comes, and Ratifies and Assures this Testimony of the Son, and of the Spirit, in the Blood and in the VVater; First, I say, it proceeds immediately. (For I would speak of the things in the Order of Nature) from the Blood.
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For nothing doth so immediately speak Peace to a Sinner, as the Blood of Jesus Christ, the Sufferings of Christ.
For nothing does so immediately speak Peace to a Sinner, as the Blood of jesus christ, the Sufferings of christ.
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And therefore, so many things are spoken of Christ; of his Sacrifice, and of his Death, and of his Sufferings;
And Therefore, so many things Are spoken of christ; of his Sacrifice, and of his Death, and of his Sufferings;
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I may give you many places of Scripture that put most upon the Blood of his Sacrifice,I may give you many places of Scripture that put most upon the Blood of his Sacrifice,
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as to our Sense and Apprehension, than upon any thing: I say, upon the Blood of Christ:
as to our Sense and Apprehension, than upon any thing: I say, upon the Blood of christ:
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How much more shall the Blood Offered by the Eternal Spirit. How much more shall the Blood Offered by the Eternal Spirit.
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(you know, Heb. 9) And the blood of Sprinkling that speaketh better things than that of Abel, c. 12. And Heb. 10 24. Having boldness by the blood of Jesus, to enter into the Holiest.
(you know, Hebrew 9) And the blood of Sprinkling that speaks better things than that of Abel, c. 12. And Hebrew 10 24. Having boldness by the blood of jesus, to enter into the Holiest.
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It is put upon the blood, the blood of the Everlasting Covenant, Heb. 13. The blood of Christ cleanseth from all unrighteousness, 1 John 1. VVho loved us, and washed in his blood, Rev. 1. and Rev. c. 7. They have washed their robes white in the blood of the Lamb, And so the Apostle speaks proportionably in this 1 John 5. There are Three that bear witness in Heaven;
It is put upon the blood, the blood of the Everlasting Covenant, Hebrew 13. The blood of christ Cleanseth from all unrighteousness, 1 John 1. Who loved us, and washed in his blood, Rev. 1. and Rev. c. 7. They have washed their robes white in the blood of the Lamb, And so the Apostle speaks proportionably in this 1 John 5. There Are Three that bear witness in Heaven;
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the Father, the VVord and the Spirit. the Father, the Word and the Spirit.
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And then there is the Spirit, the VVater, and the Blood. The Blood, it hath an immediate Voice.
And then there is the Spirit, the VVater, and the Blood. The Blood, it hath an immediate Voice.
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And this is he (saith the Apostle) that came by water and by blood, not by water only: Pray observe that:And this is he (Says the Apostle) that Come by water and by blood, not by water only: Pray observe that:
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it puts an Emphasis upon the Blood. Not by VVater only, but by VVater and Blood.
it puts an Emphasis upon the Blood. Not by VVater only, but by VVater and Blood.
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So I say, whenever our Souls come indeed to have the Assurance of the Pardon of Sin, and of Peace with God; it is by Blood:
So I say, whenever our Souls come indeed to have the Assurance of the Pardon of since, and of Peace with God; it is by Blood:
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The Blood of Jesus, which is carried into the Holy Place not made with hands. We are Purged by the Blood Offered by the Eternal Spirit:
The Blood of jesus, which is carried into the Holy Place not made with hands. We Are Purged by the Blood Offered by the Eternal Spirit:
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We have Confidence by the Blood of Jesus.
We have Confidence by the Blood of jesus.
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O! therefore, when Christ is pleased to send out the mighty Effluxes the Efluviums of his blood;
OH! Therefore, when christ is pleased to send out the mighty Effluxes the Efluviums of his blood;
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when he sends them out, and draws and twists and brings back the Conscience, and the Heart upon the Blood of Christ,
when he sends them out, and draws and twists and brings back the Conscience, and the Heart upon the Blood of christ,
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when he is pleased to do thus;
when he is pleased to do thus;
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Those strong Acts upon the blood of Christ, they do as it were Recoil and come back upon the Soul,
Those strong Acts upon the blood of christ, they do as it were Recoil and come back upon the Soul,
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and upon the Conscience, with the assurance of the pardon of sin in that blood. Therefore, blessed is he that hears the voice of the blood of Christ;
and upon the Conscience, with the assurance of the pardon of since in that blood. Therefore, blessed is he that hears the voice of the blood of christ;
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that hears in his own Conscience, the blood of sprinkling, speaking better things, than that of Abel.
that hears in his own Conscience, the blood of sprinkling, speaking better things, than that of Abel.
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And this is the first thing. Because I treat as briefly as I can of it;
And this is the First thing. Because I Treat as briefly as I can of it;
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I come to the second thing, and that is, To give you an account of the forgiveness of sins, comeing in by the Water.
I come to the second thing, and that is, To give you an account of the forgiveness of Sins, coming in by the Water.
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Now, I confess, I shall give somewhat another Interpretation, than I have known given concerning Water. For, I look upon the water, not as some would, very Chilly and Coldly understand it of Baptism:
Now, I confess, I shall give somewhat Another Interpretation, than I have known given Concerning Water. For, I look upon the water, not as Some would, very Chilly and Coldly understand it of Baptism:
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except that spiritual Baptism of the Gospel, which I always desire to magnify; or that it is meerly Sanctification, which the Generality of Interpreters give it to be:
except that spiritual Baptism of the Gospel, which I always desire to magnify; or that it is merely Sanctification, which the Generality of Interpreters give it to be:
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But by water, I understand the very obedience and Righteousness of Christ separated from his sufferings:
But by water, I understand the very Obedience and Righteousness of christ separated from his sufferings:
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That great obedience, which was like a River Pure as Christal that ran through the whole obedience of Jesus Christ, from the very beginning to the end.
That great Obedience, which was like a River Pure as Crystal that ran through the Whole Obedience of jesus christ, from the very beginning to the end.
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And the Reason why I take it so, and not to be sanctification, is this;
And the Reason why I take it so, and not to be sanctification, is this;
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because, saith the Apostle, in this 5 Chapter of the 1st Epistle of John. This is he that came by water, and by blood.
Because, Says the Apostle, in this 5 Chapter of the 1st Epistle of John. This is he that Come by water, and by blood.
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Not by water onely, but by water and blood. He came himself by water, and by blood: He himself came.Not by water only, but by water and blood. He Come himself by water, and by blood: He himself Come.
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This [ He ] take notice of him;
This [ He ] take notice of him;
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He came by water, and he came by blood He came by the water of a pure and perfect Righteousness;
He Come by water, and he Come by blood He Come by the water of a pure and perfect Righteousness;
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in which, there was nothing at all of Imperfection, or soil, or the least of blemish; He came by this water.
in which, there was nothing At all of Imperfection, or soil, or the least of blemish; He Come by this water.
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And so you find the obedience of Christ is often mentioned in Scripture, I shall give you that place for all, Rom. 5. v. 18. Saith the Apostle there;
And so you find the Obedience of christ is often mentioned in Scripture, I shall give you that place for all, Rom. 5. v. 18. Says the Apostle there;
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By the obedience, He speaks often of the obedience of Christ.By the Obedience, He speaks often of the Obedience of christ.
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But by the obedience of one shall many be made Righteous, ver. 19 And by the Righteousness of one; The offence of one;But by the Obedience of one shall many be made Righteous, ver. 19 And by the Righteousness of one; The offence of one;
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and the Righteousness of one; The Disobedience of one; and the obedience of one. So, Obedience and Righteousness, they are of one and the same import.
and the Righteousness of one; The Disobedience of one; and the Obedience of one. So, obedience and Righteousness, they Are of one and the same import.
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And the comeing by water, I say, is comeing by the perfect obedience, Righteousness of the whole nature,
And the coming by water, I say, is coming by the perfect Obedience, Righteousness of the Whole nature,
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and action, and performance of Jesus Christ.
and actium, and performance of jesus christ.
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Now therefore, when the Soul is saluted (as I may so express it) by Christ, with this obedience in his hand;
Now Therefore, when the Soul is saluted (as I may so express it) by christ, with this Obedience in his hand;
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when he comes, saith Christ to the Soul, I have obeyed; I have fulfilled all Righteousness;
when he comes, Says christ to the Soul, I have obeyed; I have fulfilled all Righteousness;
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I have done always the things pleasing in the sight of my Father; there was no guile found in my mouth;
I have done always the things pleasing in the sighed of my Father; there was no guile found in my Mouth;
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there was no sin found in me;
there was no since found in me;
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without sin, in the midst of all the Temptations that ever could be Congregated upon me.
without since, in the midst of all the Temptations that ever could be Congregated upon me.
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Here therefore, take this obedience of mine; and let it stand against thy disobedience; against thy many sins; thy many provocations and Transgressions;
Here Therefore, take this Obedience of mine; and let it stand against thy disobedience; against thy many Sins; thy many provocations and Transgressions;
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I have come by purest water.
I have come by Purest water.
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And so there shall be a fountain opened for sin and for uncleanness. Zech. 13. 1. And he leads them to the Fountains of living water, in his own Righteousness, in his own obedience.
And so there shall be a fountain opened for since and for uncleanness. Zechariah 13. 1. And he leads them to the Fountains of living water, in his own Righteousness, in his own Obedience.
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And having the heart sprinkled from an evil Conscience, and the Body washed with pure water;
And having the heart sprinkled from an evil Conscience, and the Body washed with pure water;
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That is, not of sanctification as we might be very apt to understand it: I say, not principally; I never exclude sanctification; but not principally.
That is, not of sanctification as we might be very apt to understand it: I say, not principally; I never exclude sanctification; but not principally.
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But that purity of the obedience of Christ, by which we are made the Righteousness of God through him.
But that purity of the Obedience of christ, by which we Are made the Righteousness of God through him.
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And when this water speaks in this sense, that I have now layd down to you;
And when this water speaks in this sense, that I have now laid down to you;
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It gives that great assurance against the fear of Hell, wrath and Eternal condemnation, for we are Righteous by it.
It gives that great assurance against the Fear of Hell, wrath and Eternal condemnation, for we Are Righteous by it.
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The second thing (in which I will be very brief) is, the spirit that gives witness.
The second thing (in which I will be very brief) is, the Spirit that gives witness.
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You know, that is a general allowed Doctrine, that the Spirit of God seals up to the day of Redemption.
You know, that is a general allowed Doctrine, that the Spirit of God Seals up to the day of Redemption.
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It is the Earnest of it in the assurance of the pardon of sin, in the witness of absolution that it gives;It is the Earnest of it in the assurance of the pardon of since, in the witness of absolution that it gives;
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It is the Spirit of Adoption and the Spirit of promise.
It is the Spirit of Adoption and the Spirit of promise.
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After ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our Inheritance;
After you believed, you were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our Inheritance;
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The Spirit it self bears witness with our Spirits, that we are the children of God. The Spirit it self bears witness with our Spirits, that we Are the children of God.
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And hence arises the great assurance of Faith.
And hence arises the great assurance of Faith.
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O! When a man can find the word of the Spirit within that word in his own Soul, that his iniquities are pardoned, and his sins forgiven;
OH! When a man can find the word of the Spirit within that word in his own Soul, that his iniquities Are pardoned, and his Sins forgiven;
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The Spirit is a mighty witness: For the Spirit is Truth. He is able to spread his witness throughout the whole Soul;
The Spirit is a mighty witness: For the Spirit is Truth. He is able to spread his witness throughout the Whole Soul;
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to seal up the whole Soul to himself. But then, the last thing that I will speak of, is this;
to seal up the Whole Soul to himself. But then, the last thing that I will speak of, is this;
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There comes in that mighty Authoritative and original act of the Father; saying, I have forgiven thy iniquity, I have pardoned thy sin.
There comes in that mighty Authoritative and original act of the Father; saying, I have forgiven thy iniquity, I have pardoned thy since.
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And I look upon it to be conveyed, especially in that voice that we have in the three Evangelists, Matt. 17. v. 5. There came a voice from Heaven:
And I look upon it to be conveyed, especially in that voice that we have in the three Evangelists, Matt. 17. v. 5. There Come a voice from Heaven:
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And, as the Apostle Peter saith, from the Excellent Majesty, saying, this is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
And, as the Apostle Peter Says, from the Excellent Majesty, saying, this is my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
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That is, I have accepted him for a Ransom; I have accepted his obedience; I have freely forgiven iniquity for his sake; for he is my self; he is my Son; he is mine;
That is, I have accepted him for a Ransom; I have accepted his Obedience; I have freely forgiven iniquity for his sake; for he is my self; he is my Son; he is mine;
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and therefore I do it freely; and yet I do it for his sake; Because he has given a Recompense, a satisfaction to Justice.
and Therefore I do it freely; and yet I do it for his sake; Because he has given a Recompense, a satisfaction to justice.
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And so the Apostle says, Eph. 1. 5. Who hath made us accepted in the beloved.
And so the Apostle Says, Ephesians 1. 5. Who hath made us accepted in the Beloved.
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And, in whom we have redemption in his blood, the forgiveness of sins. And so it is said by Jesus Christ;And, in whom we have redemption in his blood, the forgiveness of Sins. And so it is said by jesus christ;
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The Father loveth me; And whatsoever ye ask in my Name, the Father will do it for you. The Father loves me; And whatsoever you ask in my Name, the Father will do it for you.
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There comes in the great Evidence, Testimony, and Assurance of the Fathers free acceptance and free absolution through him.
There comes in the great Evidence, Testimony, and Assurance of the Father's free acceptance and free absolution through him.
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To close therefore thus much as I have begun to say, from these words, in brief application. This first Application is this;
To close Therefore thus much as I have begun to say, from these words, in brief application. This First Application is this;
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That you would seriously consider, whether you have Faith or not?
That you would seriously Consider, whither you have Faith or not?
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You may say, How shall I know? Why consider it, as I have now represented it to you:
You may say, How shall I know? Why Consider it, as I have now represented it to you:
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It is a mighty Power from Christ; it is a mighty power from his Spirit in all the Truths of God;
It is a mighty Power from christ; it is a mighty power from his Spirit in all the Truths of God;
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Especially, those Truths that concern Jesus Christ. But just as I opened to you in the begining of this Discourse;
Especially, those Truths that concern jesus christ. But just as I opened to you in the beginning of this Discourse;
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That Faith, it is a new Understanding to us: We have as Men (you know) an understanding, endued with Reason.
That Faith, it is a new Understanding to us: We have as Men (you know) an understanding, endued with Reason.
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And therefore, we all say, let me hear Reason, and then I'll be perswaded: And every Wise Man, whenever he speaks, he endeavours to speak Reason;
And Therefore, we all say, let me hear Reason, and then I'll be persuaded: And every Wise Man, whenever he speaks, he endeavours to speak Reason;
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Therefore God hath given to man such a thing as he calls Reason: He hath Endued the Understanding with that great Principle of Reason.
Therefore God hath given to man such a thing as he calls Reason: He hath Endued the Understanding with that great Principle of Reason.
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And, if a Man be a Natural; you know that is a man in whom Reason cannot act;
And, if a Man be a Natural; you know that is a man in whom Reason cannot act;
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because some of the Organs of the Body are not prepared to let Reason have its course;
Because Some of the Organs of the Body Are not prepared to let Reason have its course;
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'Tis plain that's the meaning of men being Naturals. It may be, you may think, they have not so good a Soul; but that's a mistake:
It's plain that's the meaning of men being Naturals. It may be, you may think, they have not so good a Soul; but that's a mistake:
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Only there are not Organs fit for the working of Reason;
Only there Are not Organs fit for the working of Reason;
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And therefore you know, when we look upon such a one, we look upon it as a vain thing, to Discourse with such a one;
And Therefore you know, when we look upon such a one, we look upon it as a vain thing, to Discourse with such a one;
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because we know he has no Reason: Or a Mad • … an; it is but loss of time to Discourse Reason to him;
Because we know he has no Reason: Or a Mad • … an; it is but loss of time to Discourse Reason to him;
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because there is such a Disturbance, and such a kind of jumble in the Brain that Reason cannot have its course.
Because there is such a Disturbance, and such a kind of jumble in the Brain that Reason cannot have its course.
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So I say, if we would consider, a Man, in Gospel sense, he is just like a meer Natural,
So I say, if we would Consider, a Man, in Gospel sense, he is just like a mere Natural,
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or like a Mad-man, or like a very Brute, if he has not a Light of Faith:
or like a Madman, or like a very Brute, if he has not a Light of Faith:
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For, Faith is a New Light, and a New Understanding.
For, Faith is a New Light, and a New Understanding.
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And therefore it is very observable, 2 Thes. 3. 2. That we may be delivered (saith the Apostle) from unreasonable and wicked men:
And Therefore it is very observable, 2 Thebes 3. 2. That we may be Delivered (Says the Apostle) from unreasonable and wicked men:
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For all men have not faith. For all men have not faith.
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If a Man be unreasonable, you can have no place in him by the powers of Reason.
If a Man be unreasonable, you can have no place in him by the Powers of Reason.
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Now (saith the Apostle) I look upon a man in Gospel-sense, just like a Natural, or like a Mad-man;
Now (Says the Apostle) I look upon a man in Gospel sense, just like a Natural, or like a Madman;
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or like a very Brute, if he has not a Light of Faith, he is an unreasonable Person, when he has not Faith;
or like a very Brute, if he has not a Light of Faith, he is an unreasonable Person, when he has not Faith;
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For, all men (saith he) have not Faith. And the word that is used in the Origninal, is NONLATINALPHABET.
For, all men (Says he) have not Faith. And the word that is used in the Origninal, is.
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It is very well known among the Learned, to be a word proper to Philosophy;
It is very well known among the Learned, to be a word proper to Philosophy;
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They say, if a Man has not the Powers of Reason, or does not speak according to them;
They say, if a Man has not the Powers of Reason, or does not speak according to them;
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he is an absur'd man, or an unreasonable Man;
he is an absurd man, or an unreasonable Man;
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he is a Man that hath no Topicks; Now, saith the Apostle, he is an unreasonable Man;
he is a Man that hath no Topicks; Now, Says the Apostle, he is an unreasonable Man;
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he has no Topicks with him: And why? because he has no Faith.
he has no Topicks with him: And why? Because he has no Faith.
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So I say, a Man without Faith, is a Man without Gospel Topicks: You cannot speak to him upon the Topicks of Jesus Christ, with any Acceptance; because he has not Faith.
So I say, a Man without Faith, is a Man without Gospel Topicks: You cannot speak to him upon the Topicks of jesus christ, with any Acceptance; Because he has not Faith.
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O! Therefore, Let us consider, how sweet is the Discourse of Christ to us? How impressive upon us? How do our Souls go out to him,
OH! Therefore, Let us Consider, how sweet is the Discourse of christ to us? How impressive upon us? How do our Souls go out to him,
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and act upon him? As you know, the mind of man, even in worldly things, is acting according to Reason,
and act upon him? As you know, the mind of man, even in worldly things, is acting according to Reason,
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and all the Powers of Reason;
and all the Powers of Reason;
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So we should be always Acting upon the Gospel, and upon Christ especially, by all the Powers of Faith.
So we should be always Acting upon the Gospel, and upon christ especially, by all the Powers of Faith.
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And therefore this I would desire you, to mind in the immanent Truths;
And Therefore this I would desire you, to mind in the immanent Truths;
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in those Truths wherein Faith is in its immanent Acts, principally upon Christ, and Righteousness in him,
in those Truths wherein Faith is in its immanent Acts, principally upon christ, and Righteousness in him,
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and Pardon of sin in his Blood. O! consider, how your Souls are Acted to him:
and Pardon of since in his Blood. OH! Consider, how your Souls Are Acted to him:
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And so go from thence to All Truth; for there's no separation, as I have shewn you:
And so go from thence to All Truth; for there's no separation, as I have shown you:
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The same Omnipotency of God that is in the Father, and the Son, and the Spirit is that strength that went out,
The same Omnipotency of God that is in the Father, and the Son, and the Spirit is that strength that went out,
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and Created this World, Acts ad extra, or without the Father, Son and Spirit:
and Created this World, Acts ad extra, or without the Father, Son and Spirit:
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Why, so the Faith, which in its immanent Acts stays upon Christ and his Blood, it also passes and goes out upon all the Truths of Holiness and Obedience. But then,
Why, so the Faith, which in its immanent Acts stays upon christ and his Blood, it also passes and Goes out upon all the Truths of Holiness and obedience. But then,
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The second thing (with which I would conclude) is this; That you mind these mighty Powers that Act Faith:
The second thing (with which I would conclude) is this; That you mind these mighty Powers that Act Faith:
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O! mind all the greatness of the Blood, and of the Water; and the Witness of the Father, and the Word, and the Spirit.
OH! mind all the greatness of the Blood, and of the Water; and the Witness of the Father, and the Word, and the Spirit.
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It is a great Scripture that I led you to the last day, and (with which I'll close 〈 ◊ 〉 Discourse,) which shews you, that the mighty Power of Faith is from God,
It is a great Scripture that I led you to the last day, and (with which I'll close 〈 ◊ 〉 Discourse,) which shows you, that the mighty Power of Faith is from God,
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and from Christ, Ephes. 3. 14. For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom the whole Family in Heaven amd Earth is Named;
and from christ, Ephesians 3. 14. For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord jesus christ, of whom the Whole Family in Heaven and Earth is Nam;
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That he would grant unto you, according to the riches of his Glory, to be strength'ned with Might, by his Spirit in the inner man;
That he would grant unto you, according to the riches of his Glory, to be strengthened with Might, by his Spirit in the inner man;
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that Christ may dwell in your Hearts by Faith. that christ may dwell in your Hearts by Faith.
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Here you have the Father, the Word, and the Spirit joyned in this great Power of Faith, that ye being rooted and grounded in Love (that is, in the Love of Jesus Christ) may be able to comprehend.
Here you have the Father, the Word, and the Spirit joined in this great Power of Faith, that you being rooted and grounded in Love (that is, in the Love of jesus christ) may be able to comprehend.
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In your Love to him, I understand that first groundedness in Love to Christ;
In your Love to him, I understand that First groundedness in Love to christ;
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A Love that constrains us to live to him that dyed for us, and then, may be able to comprehend with all Saints what is the breadth and length, and heigth;
A Love that constrains us to live to him that died for us, and then, may be able to comprehend with all Saints what is the breadth and length, and heighth;
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And to know the love of Christ, which passeth Knowledg. O! That great Mistery of the Gospel;And to know the love of christ, which passes Knowledge. OH! That great Mystery of the Gospel;
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And part•cularly, that we may know the love of Christ, which passeth Knowldg; And hereby we may come to be filled with all the fulness of God.
And part•cularly, that we may know the love of christ, which passes Knowledge; And hereby we may come to be filled with all the fullness of God.
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O! who is able to bring this great work into our Hearts? VVhy, the Apostle therefore concludes.
OH! who is able to bring this great work into our Hearts? Why, the Apostle Therefore concludes.
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Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the Power that worketh in us; Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the Power that works in us;
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It is he that works in us; Pray take notice of that;
It is he that works in us; Pray take notice of that;
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Rememember that he works above all that we ask or think: And yet it is a Power works in us; that we may find,
Remember that he works above all that we ask or think: And yet it is a Power works in us; that we may find,
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and see it, and have experience of it:
and see it, and have experience of it:
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Ʋnto him be Glory (saith he) in the Church by Jesus Christ, throughout all Ages, World without end. Amen.Ʋnto him be Glory (Says he) in the Church by jesus christ, throughout all Ages, World without end. Amen.
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The End of the fifth Sermon.
The End of the fifth Sermon.
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THE FAITH BY WHICH We are Iustified, &c. The Sixth Sermon. Rom. 5. 1. Therefore being justified by Faith, we have Peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
THE FAITH BY WHICH We Are Justified, etc. The Sixth Sermon. Rom. 5. 1. Therefore being justified by Faith, we have Peace with God through our Lord jesus christ.
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FRom these words, I have pitch'd upon that great point and Doctrine of Justifying Faith: Or, of that Faith by which we are Justifyed.
FRom these words, I have pitched upon that great point and Doctrine of Justifying Faith: Or, of that Faith by which we Are Justified.
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And this Faith, it eyes Christ, in a Peculiar manner.
And this Faith, it eyes christ, in a Peculiar manner.
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As I prov'd from John 17. 7, 8. Far, they have known (concerning me) that all things whatsoever thou hast given me, are of thee.
As I proved from John 17. 7, 8. far, they have known (Concerning me) that all things whatsoever thou hast given me, Are of thee.
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For, I have given unto them the words, which thou gavest me; For, I have given unto them the words, which thou Gavest me;
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and they have received them, (as so given unto me) and have known surely, that I came out from thee,
and they have received them, (as so given unto me) and have known surely, that I Come out from thee,
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and they have believed that thou didst send me. So here is a Constant Eye of Faith upon Christ.and they have believed that thou didst send me. So Here is a Constant Eye of Faith upon christ.
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As I told you, there had never been such a Notion of Faith, in Scripture-sense, in Gospel sense, if it had not been for Christ;
As I told you, there had never been such a Notion of Faith, in Scripture-sense, in Gospel sense, if it had not been for christ;
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if he the Mediator had not been given.
if he the Mediator had not been given.
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I have spoken of it, as it is Faith, by which we are justified, And the Grounds why it is Faith, that justifies here meant: (which I had not, mentioned before to you,I have spoken of it, as it is Faith, by which we Are justified, And the Grounds why it is Faith, that Justifies Here meant: (which I had not, mentioned before to you,
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but rather depended upon other Scriptures for) I shall give you now, viz. Why this Faith or believing is to be understood of the Faith that justifies.
but rather depended upon other Scriptures for) I shall give you now, viz. Why this Faith or believing is to be understood of the Faith that Justifies.
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Even out of that John 17. 7, 8. And the Reason I give for it, is,
Even out of that John 17. 7, 8. And the Reason I give for it, is,
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because it is the Faith upon which Christ intercedes:
Because it is the Faith upon which christ intercedes:
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Pray, observe it, Christ Intercedes for believers, upon the Faith that believers know surely, and believe, concerning Jesus Christ.
Pray, observe it, christ Intercedes for believers, upon the Faith that believers know surely, and believe, Concerning jesus christ.
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For, in the very next words, you may observe it. I pray for them (saith he) I pray not for the world. So he intercedes for them;
For, in the very next words, you may observe it. I pray for them (Says he) I pray not for the world. So he intercedes for them;
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They have known, and believed, that Christ did surely come forth from God; and that all things of Christ are Divine, infinitely Divine; Originally Divine.They have known, and believed, that christ did surely come forth from God; and that all things of christ Are Divine, infinitely Divine; Originally Divine.
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Now therefore, upon whatsoever Christ intercedes; (Pray, Consider) In the very same line our foundation for Righteousness and acceptance through Christ, rests:
Now Therefore, upon whatsoever christ intercedes; (Pray, Consider) In the very same line our Foundation for Righteousness and acceptance through christ, rests:
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His justifying Righteousness and Redemption, and his intercession run all upon one line together; That's a plain point; they go together.
His justifying Righteousness and Redemption, and his Intercession run all upon one line together; That's a plain point; they go together.
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I 'll give you but two places of Scripture, because I would not prevent my self, in what I have especially to discourse of. One is, Heb. 9. It is plain by all Scripture, that the blood of Christ is that great price of our Redemption;I will give you but two places of Scripture, Because I would not prevent my self, in what I have especially to discourse of. One is, Hebrew 9. It is plain by all Scripture, that the blood of christ is that great price of our Redemption;
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And that we are justified freely by the Grace of God, God Setting forth Christ, as a Propitiaton through Faith in his blood.
And that we Are justified freely by the Grace of God, God Setting forth christ, as a Propitiaton through Faith in his blood.
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Now you shall find that Christ entred by his blood into Heaven.
Now you shall find that christ entered by his blood into Heaven.
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Heb. 9. 12. But by his own blood he entred in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. Hebrew 9. 12. But by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained Eternal redemption for us.
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Christ intercedes now in Heaven, and in the Holy place; into that Holy place made without hands, He entred to interceed.
christ intercedes now in Heaven, and in the Holy place; into that Holy place made without hands, He entered to intercede.
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And again, ver. 24. Christ entred not into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true,
And again, ver. 24. christ entered not into the holy places made with hands, which Are the figures of the true,
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but into heaven it self, now to appear in the presence of God for us. but into heaven it self, now to appear in the presence of God for us.
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So that he intercedes plainly upon his blood; For where he intercedes he entered by his blood.
So that he intercedes plainly upon his blood; For where he intercedes he entered by his blood.
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And in 1 John 2. 1. You also have the advocateship, and the Propitiation of Christ Joyn'd together.
And in 1 John 2. 1. You also have the advocateship, and the Propitiation of christ Joined together.
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My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. My little children, these things write I unto you, that you sin not.
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And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father (viz.) Jesus Christ the Righteous; And he is the Propitiation for our Sins, &c.And if any man since, we have an advocate with the Father (viz.) jesus christ the Righteous; And he is the Propitiation for our Sins, etc.
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Therefore this is the clear ground I bottom this Truth upon: Upon what Christ intercedes, That is certainly Justifying.
Therefore this is the clear ground I bottom this Truth upon: Upon what christ intercedes, That is Certainly Justifying.
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Now he intercedes upon the Faith of Believers.
Now he intercedes upon the Faith of Believers.
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I pray for them, I pray not for the World ▪ viz. For them who know surely, and believe in me. I pray for them, I pray not for the World ▪ viz. For them who know surely, and believe in me.
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I have endeavoured to open Faith also to you so, that you may have a right understanding, that Faith does not Justify,
I have endeavoured to open Faith also to you so, that you may have a right understanding, that Faith does not Justify,
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as it is an Act of ours, or a Grace in us, or any thing in us;
as it is an Act of ours, or a Grace in us, or any thing in us;
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but only by its receiving the Righteousness of Christ. I came to speak of the Assurance of Faith. They have known: And they have surely known:
but only by its receiving the Righteousness of christ. I Come to speak of the Assurance of Faith. They have known: And they have surely known:
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And they have believed that thou didst send me. And they have believed that thou didst send me.
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Knowledg, or as the Learned speak, and the great Men of Reason call it, Science, is the highest degree of Understanding.
Knowledge, or as the Learned speak, and the great Men of Reason call it, Science, is the highest degree of Understanding.
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Now this our Lord attributes to Faith, in that John 17. They have known. For, Christ did not come meanly down,
Now this our Lord attributes to Faith, in that John 17. They have known. For, christ did not come meanly down,
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when he had said, They have known, and then said, They believed. But Faith is a furely knowing.
when he had said, They have known, and then said, They believed. But Faith is a furely knowing.
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And therefore I proposed in the last Discourse, to speak of the Assurance of Faith, as it is a full Assurance of Ʋnderstanding; as I opened to you from Col. 2. 2. 2. A full assurance of Faith, in the Pardon and Forgiveness of Sin:
And Therefore I proposed in the last Discourse, to speak of the Assurance of Faith, as it is a full Assurance of Ʋnderstanding; as I opened to you from Col. 2. 2. 2. A full assurance of Faith, in the Pardon and Forgiveness of since:
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As I opened to you from, Heb. 10. 22. 3. A full assurance of Hope. That, I did not speak to before.
As I opened to you from, Hebrew 10. 22. 3. A full assurance of Hope. That, I did not speak to before.
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But this, of all things, is most generally agreed, That the Servants of Christ may come to a full Assurance of Hope;
But this, of all things, is most generally agreed, That the Servants of christ may come to a full Assurance of Hope;
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No one will deny that to a Christian, that he should have a full Assurance of Hope now, and when he comes to Die, I say, of hope.
No one will deny that to a Christian, that he should have a full Assurance of Hope now, and when he comes to Die, I say, of hope.
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Men will say, you may may hope; but you must not take upon you to be Assured beyond Hope.
Men will say, you may may hope; but you must not take upon you to be Assured beyond Hope.
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Now, indeed, Full Assurance of Hope is a very great Assurance, is a very great and excellent kind of Assurance.
Now, indeed, Full Assurance of Hope is a very great Assurance, is a very great and excellent kind of Assurance.
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I might give you several Scriptures that speak of this: As, 1. Pet. 1. 3. He calls it a Living Hope. Blessed be the God,
I might give you several Scriptures that speak of this: As, 1. Pet. 1. 3. He calls it a Living Hope. Blessed be the God,
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and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath begotten us again unto a living hope. and Father of our Lord jesus christ, who hath begotten us again unto a living hope.
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We Translate it, a lively Hope; But, if Living, will Agrandize the thing, and make it more Emphatical, the Original is, a living Hope, A hope that does not die, when we die;
We Translate it, a lively Hope; But, if Living, will Aggrandise the thing, and make it more Emphatical, the Original is, a living Hope, A hope that does not die, when we die;
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that does not die, when our Spirits are Languid, and our Eyes are ready to close,
that does not die, when our Spirits Are Languid, and our Eyes Are ready to close,
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and all the Terrors of Death are about us; yet this Hope will survive. So the Apostle calls it; A good Hope through Grace;
and all the Terrors of Death Are about us; yet this Hope will survive. So the Apostle calls it; A good Hope through Grace;
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and a Hope that makes not ashamed; That's another Expression.and a Hope that makes not ashamed; That's Another Expression.
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And now, this great Assurance of Hope; you shall see on whom, or wherein the Apostle places it, Col. 1. 27. last words of that verse, which is Christ in you the Hope of Glory.
And now, this great Assurance of Hope; you shall see on whom, or wherein the Apostle places it, Col. 1. 27. last words of that verse, which is christ in you the Hope of Glory.
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So as I have shew'd you all along, Faith is wholly depending upon Christ; And all its Power and Excellency is in Christ.
So as I have showed you all along, Faith is wholly depending upon christ; And all its Power and Excellency is in christ.
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Now, can you have a fuller Expression, That the full assurance of Hope; in Christ? Christ in you the hope of Glory.
Now, can you have a fuller Expression, That the full assurance of Hope; in christ? christ in you the hope of Glory.
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It is he himself that bears up this Hope; Alas!
It is he himself that bears up this Hope; Alas!
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This Hope could no more Live, than the Hope of the Hypocrite (as Job calls it) that is but like a Spiders Web; And that is but like a Stream cut off by the Drought of Summer, So would Hope be:
This Hope could no more Live, than the Hope of the Hypocrite (as Job calls it) that is but like a Spiders Web; And that is but like a Stream Cut off by the Drought of Summer, So would Hope be:
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But Christ is in his Servants the Hope of Glory, therefore their Hope Lives. But because I have designed otherwise the Discourse at this time;
But christ is in his Servants the Hope of Glory, Therefore their Hope Lives. But Because I have designed otherwise the Discourse At this time;
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and that another great point is before us, I shall Address my self wholly to that: And that is, The Assurance of Holy Action:
and that Another great point is before us, I shall Address my self wholly to that: And that is, The Assurance of Holy Actium:
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The full Assurance. Which I grounded, in a former Discourse (upon the Generals I was to lay down) upon that of the Apostle, in the 2 Thes. 1. 11. Wherefore also we Pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of his calling, The full Assurance. Which I grounded, in a former Discourse (upon the Generals I was to lay down) upon that of the Apostle, in the 2 Thebes 1. 11. Wherefore also we Pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of his calling,
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and fulfil, that he would give you (a Plerophoria) all the good pleasure of his goodness,
and fulfil, that he would give you (a Plerophoria) all the good pleasure of his Goodness,
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and the work of Faith with Power, that the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be Glorified in you,
and the work of Faith with Power, that the Name of our Lord jesus christ may be Glorified in you,
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and ye in him, according to the grace of our God, and the Lord Jesus Christ. and you in him, according to the grace of our God, and the Lord jesus christ.
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Here every one may see plainly, that here is a mighty work of God, through the Heart, into the Lives and Conversations of his People,
Here every one may see plainly, that Here is a mighty work of God, through the Heart, into the Lives and Conversations of his People,
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and that it is carried on with a full sail by God.
and that it is carried on with a full sail by God.
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And then, as I told you in the 11th to the Heb. the Apostle goes throughout that Chapter, upon the Action of Faith.
And then, as I told you in the 11th to the Hebrew the Apostle Goes throughout that Chapter, upon the Actium of Faith.
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And therefore, if any one would Expound (as I said to you) that in the 2d of James; A man is Justified not by Faith only,
And Therefore, if any one would Expound (as I said to you) that in the 2d of James; A man is Justified not by Faith only,
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but by works, He should compare it with this, of the Apostle, in the 11th to the Hebrews. For there are the works of Faith Recorded and Recollected all along;but by works, He should compare it with this, of the Apostle, in the 11th to the Hebrews. For there Are the works of Faith Recorded and Recollected all along;
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By which the Elders obtained a good report, a great Fame, a great Renown. Therefore, for the opening of this to you, because indeed, it is a difficult point;By which the Elders obtained a good report, a great Fame, a great Renown. Therefore, for the opening of this to you, Because indeed, it is a difficult point;
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and that which seems to shake all that I have spoken of our being Justified, not by Faith,
and that which seems to shake all that I have spoken of our being Justified, not by Faith,
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as a work, but only as Christ chooses to Unite the Soul to himself;
as a work, but only as christ chooses to Unite the Soul to himself;
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and so to Communicate his Righteousness, his Obedience, and the Value and Merit of his Sufferings by Faith;
and so to Communicate his Righteousness, his obedience, and the Valve and Merit of his Sufferings by Faith;
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for when the Apostle James, shall lay down in such express terms, that a Man is Justified, not by Faith only,
for when the Apostle James, shall lay down in such express terms, that a Man is Justified, not by Faith only,
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but by VVorks, and shall Discourse it so, as he has done, in that James 2. 14. to the very end of that Chapter;
but by Works, and shall Discourse it so, as he has done, in that James 2. 14. to the very end of that Chapter;
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It looks like a very great Objection;
It looks like a very great Objection;
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And the Enemies of Free Grace, and of the Justifying Grace of God, by his own Righteousness, in Jesus Christ make that Chapter (as I may say) the Top-gallant of all their Discourse:
And the Enemies of Free Grace, and of the Justifying Grace of God, by his own Righteousness, in jesus christ make that Chapter (as I may say) the Topgallant of all their Discourse:
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It is the great and mighty Fort, to which they retire, upon all occasions.
It is the great and mighty Fort, to which they retire, upon all occasions.
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Therefore these three Heads of Discourse, I hope, within the limits of Time that is alloted,
Therefore these three Heads of Discourse, I hope, within the Limits of Time that is allotted,
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tho it may seem something strait, to make out to you. First of all; I would lay down to you, what are properly the works of Faith.
though it may seem something strait, to make out to you. First of all; I would lay down to you, what Are properly the works of Faith.
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Secondly, I would shew you how the works of Faith are Dependent upon Christ, and upon his Righteousness. And then,
Secondly, I would show you how the works of Faith Are Dependent upon christ, and upon his Righteousness. And then,
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Thirdly, I would clear to you, how the Apostle James Discourses so much of VVorks, and that Faith only can do us no good; To clear that to you;
Thirdly, I would clear to you, how the Apostle James Discourses so much of Works, and that Faith only can do us no good; To clear that to you;
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and so to conclude with a brief Application of it.
and so to conclude with a brief Application of it.
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I begin with the first, and that is to shew you the VVorks of Faith in general;I begin with the First, and that is to show you the Works of Faith in general;
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and I shall do little more than point and direct your Thoughts to these great concernments;
and I shall do little more than point and Direct your Thoughts to these great concernments;
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because there will not be opportunity to handle them so fully and at large. The first kind of the Works of Faith is this.
Because there will not be opportunity to handle them so Fully and At large. The First kind of the Works of Faith is this.
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Those Acts of Faith, which do immediately concern our Receiving of Jesus Christ, and the taking of himself, and his Righteousness.
Those Acts of Faith, which do immediately concern our Receiving of jesus christ, and the taking of himself, and his Righteousness.
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These (as I told you) might be called the immanent Acts of Faith; Those nearest, closest, privatest Acts of Faith between Christ and the Soul;
These (as I told you) might be called the immanent Acts of Faith; Those nearest, closest, privatest Acts of Faith between christ and the Soul;
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betwixt Christ himself, and the Soul it self. For, I look upon it thus; and I desire you to mind it.
betwixt christ himself, and the Soul it self. For, I look upon it thus; and I desire you to mind it.
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Whatever Faith is not the Faith of God's Elect, of God's Operation; A Faith of the Operation of God, it certainly misses in this first Act;
Whatever Faith is not the Faith of God's Elect, of God's Operation; A Faith of the Operation of God, it Certainly misses in this First Act;
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Pray consider, in this first Act of taking Christ: It is certain, the first Activity of Faith is in Uniting to Christ;
Pray Consider, in this First Act of taking christ: It is certain, the First Activity of Faith is in Uniting to christ;
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in taking him for our Head, for our Husband;
in taking him for our Head, for our Husband;
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in laying hold upon his Righteousness, as in a Reflex Returning Act of the Soul, its taking, receiving, Christ giving himself.
in laying hold upon his Righteousness, as in a Reflex Returning Act of the Soul, its taking, receiving, christ giving himself.
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Now, a false Faith misses here; it does not take Christ; It thinks, it takes him, and does not take him.
Now, a false Faith misses Here; it does not take christ; It thinks, it Takes him, and does not take him.
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It is but Faith in a Dream, as the Prophet speaks; The Hungry Man dreams that he Eats, and he awakes, and behold, he is Empty;
It is but Faith in a Dream, as the Prophet speaks; The Hungry Man dreams that he Eats, and he awakes, and behold, he is Empty;
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and he Dreams he Drinks, and wakes, and finds himself scorched with thirst. So a Man Dreams he takes Christ, but he misses him;and he Dreams he Drinks, and wakes, and finds himself scorched with thirst. So a Man Dreams he Takes christ, but he misses him;
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And lo, nothing is in his hand; And lo, nothing is in his hand;
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I shall presently speak, how far we may Judg by the Action of Faith, whether we have been right in the first Act;
I shall presently speak, how Far we may Judge by the Actium of Faith, whither we have been right in the First Act;
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But there has been, as they say, an Error in the Foundation; an Error in the first Concoction, as Physitians speak, and cannot be mended:
But there has been, as they say, an Error in the Foundation; an Error in the First Concoction, as Physicians speak, and cannot be mended:
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So there has been an Error in taking Christ; and Error in the Foundation becomes Error in the whole course of a Mans Building.
So there has been an Error in taking christ; and Error in the Foundation becomes Error in the Whole course of a men Building.
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A man says, he has taken Christ, and lives under the Power of his Lusts, and the Power of the World, Because he never look Christ aright.
A man Says, he has taken christ, and lives under the Power of his Lustiest, and the Power of the World, Because he never look christ aright.
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Men will say, Here you are mistaken in your Profession; That you cannot live Holily, which your Profession binds you to.
Men will say, Here you Are mistaken in your Profession; That you cannot live Holily, which your Profession binds you to.
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But I say, if the thing were but well traced, and enquired into, it would be found, here was the great miss, that your first Action flew off,
But I say, if the thing were but well traced, and inquired into, it would be found, Here was the great miss, that your First Actium flew off,
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and did not rightly take Christ.
and did not rightly take christ.
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The 2d Chapter of John, is a Scripture that will clear this, that a Man may take Christ by a false Action,
The 2d Chapter of John, is a Scripture that will clear this, that a Man may take christ by a false Actium,
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and lose him in the very first Rudiments, and the first beginnings by a mistake. As now, it is in Nature, in the forming of an Embrio in the Womb;
and loose him in the very First Rudiments, and the First beginnings by a mistake. As now, it is in Nature, in the forming of an embryo in the Womb;
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If there be a false formation, a monstrous formation in the VVomb, there's an irregularity all along the Life.
If there be a false formation, a monstrous formation in the VVomb, there's an irregularity all along the Life.
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So, if Faith be mistaken in its first Act, in supposing it takes Christ, and does not; that Error cannot be mended.
So, if Faith be mistaken in its First Act, in supposing it Takes christ, and does not; that Error cannot be mended.
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The Latter Errors may be more apparent than the first, but the first is the cause of all, John 2. 23, 24, 25. Now when he was in Jernsalem at the Passover, in the Feast-day, many believed in his name,
The Latter Errors may be more apparent than the First, but the First is the cause of all, John 2. 23, 24, 25. Now when he was in Jerusalem At the Passover, in the Feast day, many believed in his name,
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when they saw the Miracles that he did. when they saw the Miracles that he did.
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One would have thought this was true Faith (as the great Men of Reason say) because they were brought over to believe, by seeing the Miracles of Christ.
One would have Thought this was true Faith (as the great Men of Reason say) Because they were brought over to believe, by seeing the Miracles of christ.
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But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men; But jesus did not commit himself unto them, Because he knew all men;
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And needed not that any should Testify of man, for he knew what was in man. And needed not that any should Testify of man, for he knew what was in man.
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If he did not commit himself to them, we may very well understand, he did not Unite himself to them:
If he did not commit himself to them, we may very well understand, he did not Unite himself to them:
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He knew it was not that Faith, to which he United himself and his Righteousness.
He knew it was not that Faith, to which he United himself and his Righteousness.
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Christ does not commit himself to a Faith, that is not indeed, as I said before, a Faith of God's Elect,
christ does not commit himself to a Faith, that is not indeed, as I said before, a Faith of God's Elect,
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and the like pretious Faith, and that is not given by that Divine Lot of Grace,and the like precious Faith, and that is not given by that Divine Lot of Grace,
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as the Expression is, 2 Pet. 1. 1. that I have formerly spoken to you of;
as the Expression is, 2 Pet. 1. 1. that I have formerly spoken to you of;
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To them who have obtained by Lot, by this Divine Lot like precious Faith with us, according to the Righteousness of God, and our Saviour Jesus Christ. To them who have obtained by Lot, by this Divine Lot like precious Faith with us, according to the Righteousness of God, and our Saviour jesus christ.
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I know we cannot look into this, but by the Divine Spirit, and by feeling the twistings of the Soul about Christ, through that great Opperation of God upon us:
I know we cannot look into this, but by the Divine Spirit, and by feeling the twistings of the Soul about christ, through that great Operation of God upon us:
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But this we may see plainly, Christ did not commit himself to them; So he does not commit his Righteousness, his Propitiation, his Redemption;
But this we may see plainly, christ did not commit himself to them; So he does not commit his Righteousness, his Propitiation, his Redemption;
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he does not commit it, but where he sees a Faith, which he himself hath given, that is indeed, of the true and excellent Alloy;
he does not commit it, but where he sees a Faith, which he himself hath given, that is indeed, of the true and excellent Alloy;
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For, he knows at the very first: He sees many that pretend to Believe, and that think they Believe;
For, he knows At the very First: He sees many that pretend to Believe, and that think they Believe;
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but he knows very well where their Faith is wrong, and where it loses that great Prize, that Pearl of Price that it is to obtain:
but he knows very well where their Faith is wrong, and where it loses that great Prize, that Pearl of Price that it is to obtain:
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He himself not committing or giving himself, knows a true Action of Faith in Receiving him will not follow;
He himself not committing or giving himself, knows a true Actium of Faith in Receiving him will not follow;
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for that's the first Action of Faith to Receive Christ giving himself.
for that's the First Actium of Faith to Receive christ giving himself.
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The Second kind of the Actions of Faith, they are those, that though they are not immediately as the first Acts of taking of Christ by Faith;
The Second kind of the Actions of Faith, they Are those, that though they Are not immediately as the First Acts of taking of christ by Faith;
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yet they immediately Result, and Rise up;
yet they immediately Result, and Rise up;
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When any Man hath taken Christ, there are some Actions that do immediately Result, and Arise;
When any Man hath taken christ, there Are Some Actions that do immediately Result, and Arise;
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They bear the Hiew, they carry the Complexion they have upon them the Lineaments of the Death, of the Dying of our Lord Jesus Christ;
They bear the Hiew, they carry the Complexion they have upon them the Lineaments of the Death, of the Dying of our Lord jesus christ;
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They have such peculiar Respects to his Blood, to his Death, to his Redemption. I would instance in two of these we find in Scripture-Saints.
They have such peculiar Respects to his Blood, to his Death, to his Redemption. I would instance in two of these we find in Scripture-Saints.
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And then I shall draw out in brief Expressions, the general Actions of Christians, according to their pattern.
And then I shall draw out in brief Expressions, the general Actions of Christians, according to their pattern.
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The first is that in the 11 Chapter of the Epistle to the Hebrews; it is said of Moses, v. 28. Through Faith he kept the Passover,
The First is that in the 11 Chapter of the Epistle to the Hebrews; it is said of Moses, v. 28. Through Faith he kept the Passover,
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and the sprinkling of Blood, lest he that destroyed the first born, should touch them. This he did by faith;and the sprinkling of Blood, lest he that destroyed the First born, should touch them. This he did by faith;
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God commanded him indeed to keep the Passover: But Moses had an Eye upon the Redemption of Christ in it;
God commanded him indeed to keep the Passover: But Moses had an Eye upon the Redemption of christ in it;
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And by Faith he kept the Passover. And by Faith he kept the Passover.
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So every Act of the Soul, by which it makes Recourse to Christ upon all occasions, after it hath taken him;
So every Act of the Soul, by which it makes Recourse to christ upon all occasions, After it hath taken him;
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it is like keeping the Passover; Every Act, I say, wherein we do especially depend upon the Blood of Christ,
it is like keeping the Passover; Every Act, I say, wherein we do especially depend upon the Blood of christ,
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and make close Recourse, and Application to it; it is an Action Resulting from true, saving, Justifying faith;
and make close Recourse, and Application to it; it is an Actium Resulting from true, Saving, Justifying faith;
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that true faith, by which we are Saved and Justified: For, so indeed, I observe; tho we call it Justifying faith, the Scripture never calls it so;
that true faith, by which we Are Saved and Justified: For, so indeed, I observe; though we call it Justifying faith, the Scripture never calls it so;
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But the faith by which we are Justified: To make good that point that I have always press'd upon you;
But the faith by which we Are Justified: To make good that point that I have always pressed upon you;
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that we are not Justified by Faith, as an Act;
that we Are not Justified by Faith, as an Act;
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But, we are Justified only as the Righteousness of Christ is given to it, for that Righteousness alone is our Justification.
But, we Are Justified only as the Righteousness of christ is given to it, for that Righteousness alone is our Justification.
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But this I say, there are Acts of the Soul, by which it does make recourse to Christ, and to his Blood. Another Example;
But this I say, there Are Acts of the Soul, by which it does make recourse to christ, and to his Blood. another Exampl;
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and I choose to give it you, because it is Seated in that of the Apostle James, that is made the great Objection against the faith by which we are Justified, through the Righteousness and Propitiation of Christ, James 2. 21. saith the Apostle, Was not Abraham our Father, Justified by works,
and I choose to give it you, Because it is Seated in that of the Apostle James, that is made the great Objection against the faith by which we Are Justified, through the Righteousness and Propitiation of christ, James 2. 21. Says the Apostle, Was not Abraham our Father, Justified by works,
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when he had offered Isaac his Son upon the Altar? Seest thou how faith wrought with his Works,
when he had offered Isaac his Son upon the Altar? See thou how faith wrought with his Works,
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and by works was faith made perfect? Now this is the thing that I observe to you;and by works was faith made perfect? Now this is the thing that I observe to you;
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The Offering of Isaac, it was as great a Conversant Act about the Death, Blood and S•crifice of Christ,
The Offering of Isaac, it was as great a Conversant Act about the Death, Blood and S•crifice of christ,
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as any could possibly be represented in Scripture to us.
as any could possibly be represented in Scripture to us.
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For, there could not be a greater Type and Representation of the Father giving his Son to Die for Sinners,
For, there could not be a greater Type and Representation of the Father giving his Son to Die for Sinners,
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and to become a Sacrifice for them, than that of Abraham, the Affectionate Father of Isaac, Offering up his Son Isaac.
and to become a Sacrifice for them, than that of Abraham, the Affectionate Father of Isaac, Offering up his Son Isaac.
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Therefore the Apostle uses this for an Argument of a Working faith. This was a Work of Faith indeed;
Therefore the Apostle uses this for an Argument of a Working faith. This was a Work of Faith indeed;
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it was not a work of Faith, taking Christ; but it was a work of Faith, conversant about the Death and Sacrifice of Christ.
it was not a work of Faith, taking christ; but it was a work of Faith, conversant about the Death and Sacrifice of christ.
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And therefore the Apostle is express in it, Seest thou how Faith wrought with his works? This was a great act, in which Faith wrought mightily,
And Therefore the Apostle is express in it, See thou how Faith wrought with his works? This was a great act, in which Faith wrought mightily,
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when Abraham offered up Isaac. But 'twas not so properly a work of Moral obedience,
when Abraham offered up Isaac. But 'twas not so properly a work of Moral Obedience,
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as the work of Faith in Christ, if we Consider the Greatness and excellency of it,
as the work of Faith in christ, if we Consider the Greatness and excellency of it,
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and the Eye it had to Christ, though it was a high act of obedience of self Resigning also.
and the Eye it had to christ, though it was a high act of Obedience of self Resigning also.
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So I say there are many acts, which are Conversant about taking Christ, and yet are not taking him,
So I say there Are many acts, which Are Conversant about taking christ, and yet Are not taking him,
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as when a man layes himself low before Christ, after his taking Christ, and pl• … es his whole hope and Expectation in the Blood of Christ.
as when a man lays himself low before christ, After his taking christ, and pl• … es his Whole hope and Expectation in the Blood of christ.
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When Man, in Prayer, lifts up his Soul to God, through the Sacrifice of Jesus Christ; here's an Act of Faith.
When Man, in Prayer, lifts up his Soul to God, through the Sacrifice of jesus christ; here's an Act of Faith.
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Now these Acts of Faith, they are not taking of Christ; but they are Conversant about Jesus Christ, and his Redemption taken; and many such there are.
Now these Acts of Faith, they Are not taking of christ; but they Are Conversant about jesus christ, and his Redemption taken; and many such there Are.
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The Third kind of the works of Faith is, when Faith goes out into the Noble and Heroick Acts, that are more extraordinary in Believers,
The Third kind of the works of Faith is, when Faith Goes out into the Noble and Heroic Acts, that Are more extraordinary in Believers,
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like to the Dying of Christ, and the way of Justifying Sinners, that God has taken, by the Death of Christ:
like to the Dying of christ, and the Way of Justifying Sinners, that God has taken, by the Death of christ:
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When they in their kind, and in their Degree, bear an Image of that extraordinary. These I look upon to be the works peculiarly of Faith.
When they in their kind, and in their Degree, bear an Image of that extraordinary. These I look upon to be the works peculiarly of Faith.
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So in the 2d of James, Abraham's Offering Isaac; which was an extraordinary Act;
So in the 2d of James, Abraham's Offering Isaac; which was an extraordinary Act;
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if you look upon't in the way of Obedience, and such a one, as could not be accounted for, according to the Rules or Standards of Reason.
if you look upon't in the Way of obedience, and such a one, as could not be accounted for, according to the Rules or Standards of Reason.
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What! should Abraham Receive from God, an only Son, and then go and Sacrifice him to God,
What! should Abraham Receive from God, an only Son, and then go and Sacrifice him to God,
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and be satisfied, and Resigned in doing of it? O how was this above the Power, beyond the compass of all the Ordinary Actions of Men!
and be satisfied, and Resigned in doing of it? O how was this above the Power, beyond the compass of all the Ordinary Actions of Men!
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Any one that should have come to look upon him, and see him prepare to do it, would think, he was so far from being Obedient to God, that they would look upon him,
Any one that should have come to look upon him, and see him prepare to do it, would think, he was so Far from being Obedient to God, that they would look upon him,
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as a most Frenzick, Distracted Man, that had lost all Understanding, and all the Affections of a Father,
as a most Frenzick, Distracted Man, that had lost all Understanding, and all the Affections of a Father,
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or, as a cruel and wicked person.
or, as a cruel and wicked person.
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But Faith fetch•d its Compass round about the whole Consideration of the thing, and Transcended all the ordinary Rules, by which Men proceed in their Actions,
But Faith fetch•d its Compass round about the Whole Consideration of the thing, and Transcended all the ordinary Rules, by which Men proceed in their Actions,
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as seeing God giving Christ his only Son in it. And so Rahab; she was Justified, by sending the Spies another way:
as seeing God giving christ his only Son in it. And so Rahab; she was Justified, by sending the Spies Another Way:
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This was a great Act of Faith:
This was a great Act of Faith:
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And yet, if it be look'd upon (according as I have several times mentioned) by the Eye of Reason;
And yet, if it be looked upon (according as I have several times mentioned) by the Eye of Reason;
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it was a berraying her own Country.
it was a berraying her own Country.
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Therefore I say, extraordinary, and unaccountable Acts, many times, God calls his Servants to, by Faith.
Therefore I say, extraordinary, and unaccountable Acts, many times, God calls his Servants to, by Faith.
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When Men come to suffer, and to lose their Estates, to lose all the Enjoyments of their Families, upon the Account of a Principle of the Gospel;
When Men come to suffer, and to loose their Estates, to loose all the Enjoyments of their Families, upon the Account of a Principle of the Gospel;
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either in Truth of Doctrine, or in Purity of Worship;
either in Truth of Doctrine, or in Purity of Worship;
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a Man would be ready to think, as of the Martyrs in Queen Mary 's Days, they did not understand at all, what they did,
a Man would be ready to think, as of the Martyrs in Queen Marry is Days, they did not understand At all, what they did,
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when they laid down their Lives, upon the denial of that Idolatrous Principle, of Jesus Christ, being himself, Bodily (as they understand it) in the Sacrament.
when they laid down their Lives, upon the denial of that Idolatrous Principle, of jesus christ, being himself, Bodily (as they understand it) in the Sacrament.
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And so, all along, in Heb. 11. the Heroick Actions of Christians, of the Servants of God, are instanced in,
And so, all along, in Hebrew 11. the Heroic Actions of Christians, of the Servants of God, Are instanced in,
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as I have instanced heretofore to you, in Moses: Men would have thought him one of the foolishest,
as I have instanced heretofore to you, in Moses: Men would have Thought him one of the foolishest,
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and softest Men in the World, when he should refuse to be called the Son of Pharaoh's Daughter, v. 28. And that he should esteem the Reproach of Christ's greater riches, than the Treasures of Egypt;
and Softest Men in the World, when he should refuse to be called the Son of Pharaoh's Daughter, v. 28. And that he should esteem the Reproach of Christ's greater riches, than the Treasures of Egypt;
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These are extraordinary Acts of Fai•h, as I have said to you.
These Are extraordinary Acts of Fai•h, as I have said to you.
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If it had been any of our Cases at this day, to have Refused to be called the Son of Pharaoh's Daughter; How many Appearances, Plausible Appearances of Reason should we have to taken up? As, that we might be serviceable to the People of God! That we might have done a great deal of good to the Oppressed, Afflicted Israel! But Moses 's Faith, it fetch'd a compass (as I say) far above all the general Rules men go by;
If it had been any of our Cases At this day, to have Refused to be called the Son of Pharaoh's Daughter; How many Appearances, Plausible Appearances of Reason should we have to taken up? As, that we might be serviceable to the People of God! That we might have done a great deal of good to the Oppressed, Afflicted Israel! But Moses is Faith, it fetched a compass (as I say) Far above all the general Rules men go by;
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and saw that it was his Duty to do so; and to Esteem the Reproach of Christ greater riches, than the Treasures of Egypt.
and saw that it was his Duty to do so; and to Esteem the Reproach of christ greater riches, than the Treasures of Egypt.
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Now, when God does lift up his Servants, and enlarge them beyond the Line of all the Reason that is in the World, Therein are Peculiarly the Actions of Faith, the great work's of Faith are found there;
Now, when God does lift up his Servants, and enlarge them beyond the Line of all the Reason that is in the World, Therein Are Peculiarly the Actions of Faith, the great work's of Faith Are found there;
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so there are many Cases in which he works so now in the Souls of his People.
so there Are many Cases in which he works so now in the Souls of his People.
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The fourth, and last kind of the Actions of Faith are, in walking by those general agreed Rules of Holiness, according to the Commandments of God, which are given us in the word of God, both of the Old, and New Testament;
The fourth, and last kind of the Actions of Faith Are, in walking by those general agreed Rules of Holiness, according to the commandments of God, which Are given us in the word of God, both of the Old, and New Testament;
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they are truly to be called the works of Faith also, when men walk in the Commandments of God;
they Are truly to be called the works of Faith also, when men walk in the commandments of God;
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Purifying themselves, even as God is pure; being Holy in all manner of Conversation. These are properly the works and Actions of Faith also;Purifying themselves, even as God is pure; being Holy in all manner of Conversation. These Are properly the works and Actions of Faith also;
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So I have represented them to you each in their Degree. The first great Act of Faith, is to Unite with Christ;
So I have represented them to you each in their Degree. The First great Act of Faith, is to Unite with christ;
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and he that misses in that, misses in all the rest. The Second kind is of those Acts, that Result from our continual Application to Christ, and his Blood. And then,
and he that misses in that, misses in all the rest. The Second kind is of those Acts, that Result from our continual Application to christ, and his Blood. And then,
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Thirdly, the great and Extraordinary Actions God calls his Servants to, when all the world thinks them Mad,
Thirdly, the great and Extraordinary Actions God calls his Servants to, when all the world thinks them Mad,
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and Obstinate, and the most unreasonable men in the world to do so.
and Obstinate, and the most unreasonable men in the world to do so.
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And yet Faith, by that Compass that is given to it, it sees clearly through all. And then,
And yet Faith, by that Compass that is given to it, it sees clearly through all. And then,
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Lastly, Those stated Rules of Holiness, I need not shew;
Lastly, Those stated Rules of Holiness, I need not show;
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because every one knows the proper works of Faith, are guided thereby also, and the power flows from Jesus Christ by Faith.
Because every one knows the proper works of Faith, Are guided thereby also, and the power flows from jesus christ by Faith.
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I come therefore to the Second thing:
I come Therefore to the Second thing:
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And that is, the great interest Jesus Christ hath in all the great works of Faith; and that truly, Christ is the Author, as well as Finisher, as the Apostle calls him, Heb. 12. 2. after he had set forth all the great Examples.
And that is, the great Interest jesus christ hath in all the great works of Faith; and that truly, christ is the Author, as well as Finisher, as the Apostle calls him, Hebrew 12. 2. After he had Set forth all the great Examples.
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Having so great a cloud of Witnesses, (v. 1.) Let us lay aside every weight, &c. Looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our Faith. Having so great a cloud of Witnesses, (v. 1.) Let us lay aside every weight, etc. Looking unto jesus, the Author and Finisher of our Faith.
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All the Actions of Faith, they are by Jesus Christ the Alpha, and the Omega of all, the Begining and the End of all.
All the Actions of Faith, they Are by jesus christ the Alpha, and the Omega of all, the Beginning and the End of all.
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And that I would briefly represent to you in these four things. The first is this;
And that I would briefly represent to you in these four things. The First is this;
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Because he hath Purchased these Actions of Faith for Believers;
Because he hath Purchased these Actions of Faith for Believers;
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or else they could never have done them, if he had not purchased, that they should do them.
or Else they could never have done them, if he had not purchased, that they should do them.
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VVe indeed are called to all the Actions of faith, as our Duty; I acknowledg it;
We indeed Are called to all the Actions of faith, as our Duty; I acknowledge it;
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But it is Jesus Christ that hath Redeemed us to those Holy Actions; or else we could never have done them.
But it is jesus christ that hath Redeemed us to those Holy Actions; or Else we could never have done them.
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There are abundant Scriptures that prove this plainly to you. The 2d Chap. of the Epist. to Titus (for I can but just name,
There Are abundant Scriptures that prove this plainly to you. The 2d Chap. of the Epistle to Titus (for I can but just name,
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and intimate them to you) Tit. 2. 14. saith the Apostle, Who gave himself for us, that he might Redeem us from all Iniquity,
and intimate them to you) Tit. 2. 14. Says the Apostle, Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all Iniquity,
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and purify unto himself a peculiar People, Zealous of good works. All the good works of faith, there is a Purchase of Christ upon them;and purify unto himself a peculiar People, Zealous of good works. All the good works of faith, there is a Purchase of christ upon them;
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Or else, they could never have been performed by any of his Saints.
Or Else, they could never have been performed by any of his Saints.
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And so in the 1 Pet. 1. 18. Ye are redeemed from a vain Conversation, by the Blood of Christ;
And so in the 1 Pet. 1. 18. You Are redeemed from a vain Conversation, by the Blood of christ;
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That vain conversation, received by Tradition from your Fathers The Tradition of evil works passes uncontrolled, unquestioned from hand to hand;That vain Conversation, received by Tradition from your Father's The Tradition of evil works passes uncontrolled, unquestioned from hand to hand;
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and no body but by faith disputes it, if it comes by Tradition.
and no body but by faith disputes it, if it comes by Tradition.
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As you know, the things that are but in fashion, They run through, not only those that make no profession of the Gospel,
As you know, the things that Are but in fashion, They run through, not only those that make no profession of the Gospel,
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but those that make a profession, so Tradition runs through All. Now, how shall we be Redeemed from this? There is no way to be Redeemed from the common Evils that are done in the world;
but those that make a profession, so Tradition runs through All. Now, how shall we be Redeemed from this? There is no Way to be Redeemed from the Common Evils that Are done in the world;
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but by the precious Blood of Jesus Christ. And then,
but by the precious Blood of jesus christ. And then,
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In the Second place, as I began to say, Christ is the great Principle of them.
In the Second place, as I began to say, christ is the great Principle of them.
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How can you walk in the ways of Holiness? No way, but by Jesus Christ, being within us, the Principle of those Holy Actions;
How can you walk in the ways of Holiness? No Way, but by jesus christ, being within us, the Principle of those Holy Actions;
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And therefore, tho I say, it is our Duty, and we are condemned indeed, most righteously in not Answering our Duty;
And Therefore, though I say, it is our Duty, and we Are condemned indeed, most righteously in not Answering our Duty;
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Yet still, we cannot do the Holy Actions required of us, but under a Purchase, under a Price.
Yet still, we cannot do the Holy Actions required of us, but under a Purchase, under a Price.
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Ye are bought with a Price; therefore glorify God, as the Apostle saith. And so we must have that mighty Principle.
You Are bought with a Price; Therefore Glorify God, as the Apostle Says. And so we must have that mighty Principle.
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I can do all things (saith the Apostle) through Christ that strengthens me. I can do all things (Says the Apostle) through christ that strengthens me.
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And in John 15. Our Lord shews plainly, that he is the Principle, Without me (saith he, v. 5.) ye can do nothing. He had compared himself to the Vine; and Believers to the Branches. Now,
And in John 15. Our Lord shows plainly, that he is the Principle, Without me (Says he, v. 5.) you can do nothing. He had compared himself to the Vine; and Believers to the Branches. Now,
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as the branch can do nothing without the Vine (you know it cannot) so our Souls can do nothing without Christ:
as the branch can do nothing without the Vine (you know it cannot) so our Souls can do nothing without christ:
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He is the great Principle of it. And then, In the Third place; They are washed in the Blood of Jesus Christ;
He is the great Principle of it. And then, In the Third place; They Are washed in the Blood of jesus christ;
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And they are all made up in their Imperfections, by the great Perfection of the Righteousness and Holiness of our Lord Jesus Christ, this must necessarily be considered.
And they Are all made up in their Imperfections, by the great Perfection of the Righteousness and Holiness of our Lord jesus christ, this must necessarily be considered.
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Take that Action of Abraham; as the Apostle speaks, he was Justified by the Offering of Isaac.
Take that Actium of Abraham; as the Apostle speaks, he was Justified by the Offering of Isaac.
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Naw, I say, That very Offering of Isaac was, as it was Abraham 's Act, washed in the Blood of Jesus;
Naw, I say, That very Offering of Isaac was, as it was Abraham is Act, washed in the Blood of jesus;
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or else it had never been Accepted. There were (tho we cannot trace them;
or Else it had never been Accepted. There were (though we cannot trace them;
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yet God understands them) such Corruptions adhering to this Holy Action of Abraham; that if it had not been wash'd in the Blood of Christ, it could not have stood before him.
yet God understands them) such Corruptions adhering to this Holy Actium of Abraham; that if it had not been washed in the Blood of christ, it could not have stood before him.
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Rahab sending away the Spies, It was washed in the Blood of Christ. Moses keeping the Passover; and refusing to be called the Son of Pharaoh's Daughter; Rahab sending away the Spies, It was washed in the Blood of christ. Moses keeping the Passover; and refusing to be called the Son of Pharaoh's Daughter;
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all these, they were wash'd in the Blood of Jesus; or they could not have stood before God.
all these, they were washed in the Blood of jesus; or they could not have stood before God.
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All the Repentance, all the Holy Actions of the Best, and most eminent of Christians; they are wash'd in the Blood of Christ, that they may be accepted:
All the Repentance, all the Holy Actions of the Best, and most eminent of Christians; they Are washed in the Blood of christ, that they may be accepted:
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And wherein they are found Light, they are made up by the Righteousness of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Righteousness of the Law is fulfilled;
And wherein they Are found Light, they Are made up by the Righteousness of our Lord jesus christ. The Righteousness of the Law is fulfilled;
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So I understand that in Rom. 8. 4. It is fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit; That is, by Jesus Christ;
So I understand that in Rom. 8. 4. It is fulfilled in us, who walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit; That is, by jesus christ;
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as the Apostle had said, He condemns sin in the flesh, viz. His Flesh, his Sacrifice.
as the Apostle had said, He condemns since in the Flesh, viz. His Flesh, his Sacrifice.
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And so the Righteousness of the Law is fulfilled in us, By all those that walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
And so the Righteousness of the Law is fulfilled in us, By all those that walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit.
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And the Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus, it makes free from the Law of sin and Death. And the Law of the Spirit of Life in christ jesus, it makes free from the Law of since and Death.
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VVhat is the Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus? But that perfect Righteousness,
What is the Law of the Spirit of Life in christ jesus? But that perfect Righteousness,
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and that perfect obedience of our Lord Jesus Christ, even to the Sacrificing himself.
and that perfect Obedience of our Lord jesus christ, even to the Sacrificing himself.
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The fourth and last thing, in which I would shew you, that Jesus Christ is supremely to be considered by every Believer,
The fourth and last thing, in which I would show you, that jesus christ is supremely to be considered by every Believer,
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as the foundation of all his Holiness, and the Acceptance of it, is this.
as the Foundation of all his Holiness, and the Acceptance of it, is this.
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That Jesus Christ is He, through whom alone, and through whose perfect Holinest, God accounts us Holy.
That jesus christ is He, through whom alone, and through whose perfect Holinest, God accounts us Holy.
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This, I confess, is a Point that is not generally spoken of; And it may seem to be something singular;
This, I confess, is a Point that is not generally spoken of; And it may seem to be something singular;
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But I am fully perswaded of it, That we do not only stand before God, by Imputative Righteousness,
But I am Fully persuaded of it, That we do not only stand before God, by Imputative Righteousness,
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But we stand before him by imputative Holiness also;
But we stand before him by imputative Holiness also;
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That is, not as i• there were no Holiness Inherent and Real in the Saints of Christ,
That is, not as i• there were no Holiness Inherent and Real in the Saints of christ,
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But their Holiness could not be counted Holiness, if it were not for the Holiness of Jesus Christ.
But their Holiness could not be counted Holiness, if it were not for the Holiness of jesus christ.
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I will not stand much upon it; because I know it is a singular Apprehension:I will not stand much upon it; Because I know it is a singular Apprehension:
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Yet I would give you two Scriptures that do strongly perswade me that this is the very case, Till we are brought into the Perfection of Holiness, at the State of the Resurrection of the Dead:
Yet I would give you two Scriptures that do strongly persuade me that this is the very case, Till we Are brought into the Perfection of Holiness, At the State of the Resurrection of the Dead:
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which (as I have formerly told you) is either when Spirits go out of the Body;
which (as I have formerly told you) is either when Spirits go out of the Body;
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or when all the Saints shall appear in the Resurrection; then shall they be in a perfection of Inherent Holiness.
or when all the Saints shall appear in the Resurrection; then shall they be in a perfection of Inherent Holiness.
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But while we are here in the World; we are not in a state of Perfect Inherent inward Holiness.
But while we Are Here in the World; we Are not in a state of Perfect Inherent inward Holiness.
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And therefore Christ in that (that's the first Scripture that enclines me to this Apprehension) 1 Cor. 1. 30. He is made unto us Wisdom,
And Therefore christ in that (that's the First Scripture that inclines me to this Apprehension) 1 Cor. 1. 30. He is made unto us Wisdom,
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and Righteousness, and Sactification, and Redemption. and Righteousness, and Sanctification, and Redemption.
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Christ is as truly made to us Sactification, as he is made Redemption, or as he is made Righteousness or Wisdom, in our first being brought home to God;
christ is as truly made to us Sanctification, as he is made Redemption, or as he is made Righteousness or Wisdom, in our First being brought home to God;
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Therefore, I say, if he not our Sanctification; our Sanctification could not be looked upon, as Sanctification, if it were not made Acceptable by the Holiness of Jesus Christ.
Therefore, I say, if he not our Sanctification; our Sanctification could not be looked upon, as Sanctification, if it were not made Acceptable by the Holiness of jesus christ.
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Another Scripture is that in the 7th to the Romans: Saith the Apostle, We bring forth Fruit unto Death in our selves;
another Scripture is that in the 7th to the Romans: Says the Apostle, We bring forth Fruit unto Death in our selves;
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He is speaking of Sanctification in Believers; We bring forth Fruit unto Death, In our selves:
He is speaking of Sanctification in Believers; We bring forth Fruit unto Death, In our selves:
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But when we are Married unto another, even to him who is raised from the Dead;
But when we Are Married unto Another, even to him who is raised from the Dead;
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we bring forth Fruit unto God.
we bring forth Fruit unto God.
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We cannot bring forth Fruit unto God (which is certainly meant of Sanctification) any other way,
We cannot bring forth Fruit unto God (which is Certainly meant of Sanctification) any other Way,
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but by being Married to another, even to him who is raised from the Dead;
but by being Married to Another, even to him who is raised from the Dead;
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because the Resurrection of the Dead (in all sense of Scripture) is the Perfection of Holiness.
Because the Resurrection of the Dead (in all sense of Scripture) is the Perfection of Holiness.
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Till we therefore are in the State of being risen from the Dead, being in Spirits separated, (as I have spoken) or in Bodies of Glory, we cannot bring forth Fruit unto God;
Till we Therefore Are in the State of being risen from the Dead, being in Spirits separated, (as I have spoken) or in Bodies of Glory, we cannot bring forth Fruit unto God;
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but we bring forth Fruit unto Death, if we are not in Christ the great Husband, who is risen from the Dead.
but we bring forth Fruit unto Death, if we Are not in christ the great Husband, who is risen from the Dead.
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All our Holiness is made Perfect by his Holiness.
All our Holiness is made Perfect by his Holiness.
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But then he brings us into that Perfection, that every Saint is indeed perfectly Holy, in the state of Spirit,
But then he brings us into that Perfection, that every Saint is indeed perfectly Holy, in the state of Spirit,
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and state of a Body of Glory given to that Spirit, that went out of the Body long (it may be) before, accordlng to the several times in which the Saints of Christ have Dyed.
and state of a Body of Glory given to that Spirit, that went out of the Body long (it may be) before, accordlng to the several times in which the Saints of christ have Died.
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I come now to the Third and Last thing, which I proposed in this Discourse: And that is,
I come now to the Third and Last thing, which I proposed in this Discourse: And that is,
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To shew you what the Sense of the Apostle James is;
To show you what the Sense of the Apostle James is;
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for it seems to run very Counter to all the Doctrin of Free Justification by Faith, and not by Works.
for it seems to run very Counter to all the Doctrine of Free Justification by Faith, and not by Works.
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It seems a wonderful thing, that the Spirit of God, after it had said so much by Paul, of being Justified by Faith, without Works;
It seems a wondered thing, that the Spirit of God, After it had said so much by Paul, of being Justified by Faith, without Works;
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That the Spirit of God, I say, should send out so great a Minister of the Gospel,
That the Spirit of God, I say, should send out so great a Minister of the Gospel,
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as the Apostle James was, to lay down a Position so contrary as it seems to be to Paul; That a Man is not Justified by Faithly, but by Works;
as the Apostle James was, to lay down a Position so contrary as it seems to be to Paul; That a Man is not Justified by Faithly, but by Works;
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And to make so great an Appearance against that Truh, that great Truth of the Gospel,
And to make so great an Appearance against that Truth, that great Truth of the Gospel,
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and to give occasion to so many Enemies of the Free Grace of God;
and to give occasion to so many Enemies of the Free Grace of God;
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and to so many Devines, and strange kind of Representations of this great Truth, by Men in all Ages, bearing up themselves, upon the Authority of such a place of Scripture as this is.
and to so many Divines, and strange kind of Representations of this great Truth, by Men in all Ages, bearing up themselves, upon the authority of such a place of Scripture as this is.
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Now therefore, by way of Answer to it, I shall not be long, altho the thing requires indeed a great deal of Thought and Consideration.
Now Therefore, by Way of Answer to it, I shall not be long, although the thing requires indeed a great deal of Thought and Consideration.
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And I hope, God will enable me to give it in summ, tho I cannot speak so large of it.
And I hope, God will enable me to give it in sum, though I cannot speak so large of it.
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The first thing I desire you to consider, is; That certainly, upon this great Point, I am very clear in it;
The First thing I desire you to Consider, is; That Certainly, upon this great Point, I am very clear in it;
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We are call'd to Consider, that if we speak indeed strictly, and down-right to the Point;
We Are called to Consider, that if we speak indeed strictly, and downright to the Point;
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a Man is no more Justified by Faith, as it is a Grace, or an Act,
a Man is no more Justified by Faith, as it is a Grace, or an Act,
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or a Work, or whatsoever you call it, in it self; I say, no more Justified by it, than he is by Works.
or a Work, or whatsoever you call it, in it self; I say, no more Justified by it, than he is by Works.
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Certainly, God would have us fetch about every way, and consider how this can be, that the Apostle James can seem so to Contradict the Apostle Paul.
Certainly, God would have us fetch about every Way, and Consider how this can be, that the Apostle James can seem so to Contradict the Apostle Paul.
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Now, The first thing that offers it self to us, is, That a man is not indeed Justified by Faith, upon any Merit, Excellency,
Now, The First thing that offers it self to us, is, That a man is not indeed Justified by Faith, upon any Merit, Excellency,
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or Worth, or Desert that is in Faith it self:
or Worth, or Desert that is in Faith it self:
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As I told you, if Faith should pretend to it, it would be thrown, like Lucifer, out of Heaven:
As I told you, if Faith should pretend to it, it would be thrown, like Lucifer, out of Heaven:
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And therefore, it is not by Faith in it self. And then,
And Therefore, it is not by Faith in it self. And then,
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Secondly, I do believe, that in the same sense, wherein Faith is said to be Justifying, in dependence upon the Righteousness of Chri•t, in the same sense, Works may be said to Justify, in dependence upon Faith. Pray observe what I say:
Secondly, I do believe, that in the same sense, wherein Faith is said to be Justifying, in dependence upon the Righteousness of Chri•t, in the same sense, Works may be said to Justify, in dependence upon Faith. Pray observe what I say:
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I say, Faith Justifies in dependence upon Christ; And works may be said to Justify in dependence upon Faith.
I say, Faith Justifies in dependence upon christ; And works may be said to Justify in dependence upon Faith.
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For, in the same degree, wherein Faith stands to Christ for Righteousness, in the same degree may works stand to Faith, in the matter of Justification.
For, in the same degree, wherein Faith Stands to christ for Righteousness, in the same degree may works stand to Faith, in the matter of Justification.
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So that works depend upon Faith, and that depends wholly upon the Righteousness of Christ.
So that works depend upon Faith, and that depends wholly upon the Righteousness of christ.
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And if this be seriously considered, it will clear to you, what else might seem a very great doubt.
And if this be seriously considered, it will clear to you, what Else might seem a very great doubt.
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Now therefore, to lay down plainly my sense of the Apostles scope, of being Justified by Works, and not by Faith only;
Now Therefore, to lay down plainly my sense of the Apostles scope, of being Justified by Works, and not by Faith only;
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There are these three senses, in which it may be understood:
There Are these three Senses, in which it may be understood:
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And I shall make out every one to you, by plain Expressions of the Apostle James; and yet very briefly, Leaving it especially, to your own Meditation and Thoughts upon it. The first is this;
And I shall make out every one to you, by plain Expressions of the Apostle James; and yet very briefly, Leaving it especially, to your own Meditation and Thoughts upon it. The First is this;
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That wherever a Man is supposed by the Apostle James, to be Justified by Works, and not by Faith only;
That wherever a Man is supposed by the Apostle James, to be Justified by Works, and not by Faith only;
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it is, because Faith and Works have a kind of Hypostatical Ʋnion, a Personal Ʋnion. So, that to say Faith,
it is, Because Faith and Works have a kind of Hypostatical Ʋnion, a Personal Ʋnion. So, that to say Faith,
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and VVorks, is to say no more than to say, whole Faith, entire Faith. For, if Faith have not works, it is false Faith; it is Counterfeit Faith;
and Works, is to say no more than to say, Whole Faith, entire Faith. For, if Faith have not works, it is false Faith; it is Counterfeit Faith;
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it is not whole, entire, true Faith. And therefore, the Apostle means nothing more by it, than only that;
it is not Whole, entire, true Faith. And Therefore, the Apostle means nothing more by it, than only that;
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if you would know what Faith you are Justified by; it is Faith that hath a Mighty Power of Operation, or VVork:
if you would know what Faith you Are Justified by; it is Faith that hath a Mighty Power of Operation, or VVork:
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And therefore I understand no more by the Apostle James, speaking of Works joyned with Faith,
And Therefore I understand no more by the Apostle James, speaking of Works joined with Faith,
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than the Apostle Paul said, The work of Faith with Power. Faith hath a mighty Power of working:
than the Apostle Paul said, The work of Faith with Power. Faith hath a mighty Power of working:
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By Faith they did so, and so, all along, Heb 11. This is through Faith; a mighty operating, working faith.
By Faith they did so, and so, all along, Hebrew 11. This is through Faith; a mighty operating, working faith.
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And when Jesus Christ gives himself, he always gives an operating Faith, so he gives himself only to a Faith, that he knows hath mighty Power and Principles of Operation;
And when jesus christ gives himself, he always gives an operating Faith, so he gives himself only to a Faith, that he knows hath mighty Power and Principles of Operation;
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It is, because it is true Faith, whole Faith, entire Faith, the Faith of God's giving, like precious Faith.
It is, Because it is true Faith, Whole Faith, entire Faith, the Faith of God's giving, like precious Faith.
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As, you know, in a Jewel;
As, you know, in a Jewel;
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if it be only a counterfeit, it wants some of the essential Excellencies of a Jewel;
if it be only a counterfeit, it Wants Some of the essential Excellencies of a Jewel;
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As if a Man should think to be made Rich by a false Jewel; it is a false counterfeit appearance;
As if a Man should think to be made Rich by a false Jewel; it is a false counterfeit appearance;
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though it may have some appearance of a true Stone, yet it wants the true Exccellency and Value of it.
though it may have Some appearance of a true Stone, yet it Wants the true Exccellency and Valve of it.
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So the Apostle Discourses, and shews, what a true, real, working, justifying, operating Faith is, James 2. 16. If a Brother or Sister be naked,
So the Apostle Discourses, and shows, what a true, real, working, justifying, operating Faith is, James 2. 16. If a Brother or Sister be naked,
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and destitute of daily food, and one of you say unto him, Depart in peace; be ye warmed, and filled;
and destitute of daily food, and one of you say unto him, Depart in peace; be you warmed, and filled;
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notwithstanding you give them not those things which are needful for the body: You know this is a false Charity.notwithstanding you give them not those things which Are needful for the body: You know this is a false Charity.
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And so it is a false faith, that pretends to believe in Christ, and cannot act suitably. And again.
And so it is a false faith, that pretends to believe in christ, and cannot act suitably. And again.
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he faith, As the Body without the Spirit is dead, so Faith without Works is dead also.
he faith, As the Body without the Spirit is dead, so Faith without Works is dead also.
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Now, if we should make a dead Man set his hand to a Writing, you know that Writing is of no value;
Now, if we should make a dead Man Set his hand to a Writing, you know that Writing is of no valve;
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though you may guide the Hand of the dead Man to write so and so, while you guide the Hand;
though you may guide the Hand of the dead Man to write so and so, while you guide the Hand;
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because he is a Man without Spirit; He has not the Spirit of a Man.
Because he is a Man without Spirit; He has not the Spirit of a Man.
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And so Faith, if it hath not all the Graces, and Actions suitable to it, it is but a dead Faith.
And so Faith, if it hath not all the Graces, and Actions suitable to it, it is but a dead Faith.
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It is dead, as the Apostle saith; and it is but the faith of Devils. It is not a perfect faith;
It is dead, as the Apostle Says; and it is but the faith of Devils. It is not a perfect faith;
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it hath not truly the Nature of faith; It is not (as I may) the whole Person of faith.
it hath not truly the Nature of faith; It is not (as I may) the Whole Person of faith.
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This is the first Sense the Apostle aimed, and drove at; to distinguish true faith from a meer formal, professionary faith;
This is the First Sense the Apostle aimed, and drove At; to distinguish true faith from a mere formal, professionary faith;
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saying, as Men do, I believe in one God, the father Almighty; And so, you know, they go on.
saying, as Men do, I believe in one God, the father Almighty; And so, you know, they go on.
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Now, a meer Profession of Faith, without the power of Faith in a Man's Soul, It is but the counterfeit Image of faith, and not faith it self;
Now, a mere Profession of Faith, without the power of Faith in a Man's Soul, It is but the counterfeit Image of faith, and not faith it self;
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So James saith, Thou believest there is one God, &c. In this second place;
So James Says, Thou Believest there is one God, etc. In this second place;
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This indeed, is the way that God doth generally demonstrate, and manifest the Truth of faith to the Souls of Believers,
This indeed, is the Way that God does generally demonstrate, and manifest the Truth of faith to the Souls of Believers,
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and to the Observation of others.
and to the Observation of Others.
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And, so it is true, That faith cannot demonstrate it self, either to a Believer's Soul;
And, so it is true, That faith cannot demonstrate it self, either to a Believer's Soul;
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or (in ordinary and general speaking) it cannot manifest it self, except it have Works.
or (in ordinary and general speaking) it cannot manifest it self, except it have Works.
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And so, that Sense that some Interpreters give of this Discourse of the Apostle here, is, That one Faith justifies before God,
And so, that Sense that Some Interpreters give of this Discourse of the Apostle Here, is, That one Faith Justifies before God,
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and the other justifies before Men; that is, Faith in its Works, justifies before Men; But faith alone, taking Christ and his Righteousness, before God;
and the other Justifies before Men; that is, Faith in its Works, Justifies before Men; But faith alone, taking christ and his Righteousness, before God;
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though it is always a faith, that hath within it self such a power of Action,
though it is always a faith, that hath within it self such a power of Actium,
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as to demonstrate it self to Men, or else it is but a dead Faith:
as to demonstrate it self to Men, or Else it is but a dead Faith:
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And a vain Man it is, that looks upon a faith to be faith, that has not this mighty Operation.
And a vain Man it is, that looks upon a faith to be faith, that has not this mighty Operation.
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And so the Apostle saith, Faith wrought with Works: He does not say, His works were alone, but faith wrought with them. That's the second Sense.
And so the Apostle Says, Faith wrought with Works: He does not say, His works were alone, but faith wrought with them. That's the second Sense.
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It manifests, and demonstrates it self before Men to be Faith. It is that, that justifies before a Man's own Conscience, concerning the truth of Faith;
It manifests, and demonstrates it self before Men to be Faith. It is that, that Justifies before a Man's own Conscience, Concerning the truth of Faith;
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and before Men, concerning that real Operation of God upon faith in the Soul. Now, to this, the Apostle seems to speak very plainly, in the 18. verse;
and before Men, Concerning that real Operation of God upon faith in the Soul. Now, to this, the Apostle seems to speak very plainly, in the 18. verse;
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Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works; Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works;
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shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. show me thy faith without thy works, and I will show thee my faith by my works.
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You know, this plainly speaks, that faith justifies it self before Men, to be true faith,
You know, this plainly speaks, that faith Justifies it self before Men, to be true faith,
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when it shews it self in Operations suitable to the Nature, and to the Excellency of faith.
when it shows it self in Operations suitable to the Nature, and to the Excellency of faith.
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But, if a Man have no works;
But, if a Man have no works;
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if a Man says, I believe in Christ and be a Swearer, a Drunkard, an impure Person;
if a Man Says, I believe in christ and be a Swearer, a Drunkard, an impure Person;
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every way unrighteous, and unsuitable to the Commands of God;
every Way unrighteous, and unsuitable to the Commands of God;
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how can such a Man shew his faith? There must be an agreeableness and suitabless of Conversation, and Action:
how can such a Man show his faith? There must be an agreeableness and suitabless of Conversation, and Actium:
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And seest thou how faith wrought? It was visible to Men. And then, The third and last Sense, is,
And See thou how faith wrought? It was visible to Men. And then, The third and last Sense, is,
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That faith is daily perfecting it self in holy Action, till it comes to that Perfection (as I have spoken before,
That faith is daily perfecting it self in holy Actium, till it comes to that Perfection (as I have spoken before,
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and several times, upon the 3 d. of Philippians ) till it comes to the Perfection of the Resurrection of the dead. And so it fufills the Scripture, as the Apostle speaks.
and several times, upon the 3 d. of Philippians) till it comes to the Perfection of the Resurrection of the dead. And so it fufills the Scripture, as the Apostle speaks.
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That is, That whereas it was said before of Abraham, He believed God, and it was imputed to him for Righteousness, long before he offer'd Isaac. There was not a staying of his Justification, till he had offered Isaac; but he was justified before he offered Isaac.
That is, That whereas it was said before of Abraham, He believed God, and it was imputed to him for Righteousness, long before he offered Isaac. There was not a staying of his Justification, till he had offered Isaac; but he was justified before he offered Isaac.
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But yet faith perfects it self, and fulfils the Scripture daily, going on from Grace to Grace, from Strength to Strength;
But yet faith perfects it self, and fulfils the Scripture daily, going on from Grace to Grace, from Strength to Strength;
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from Degree to Degree, till it appears before God perfect. And so the Apostle saith, By works was faith made perfect.
from Degree to Degree, till it appears before God perfect. And so the Apostle Says, By works was faith made perfect.
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And this is suitable to the 2 Thes. 1. 11. that I named several times;
And this is suitable to the 2 Thebes 1. 11. that I nam several times;
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That God would fulfil all the pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power; That God would fulfil all the pleasure of his Goodness, and the work of faith with power;
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That the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him. That the Name of our Lord jesus christ may be glorified in you, and you in him.
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Here you see it is very plain, That the fulfilling of the good Pleasure of the Grace of God, it demonstrates the Truth of Faith,
Here you see it is very plain, That the fulfilling of the good Pleasure of the Grace of God, it demonstrates the Truth of Faith,
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and glorifies the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ in Believers, and Believers in him; according to the Grace of our God, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
and Glorifies the Name of our Lord jesus christ in Believers, and Believers in him; according to the Grace of our God, and the Lord jesus christ.
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Methinks, this very Expression, it should silence all the Enemies of the Free Grace of God,
Methinks, this very Expression, it should silence all the Enemies of the Free Grace of God,
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and of Justification by Free Grace.
and of Justification by Free Grace.
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For, here is as highly spoken of the working of Faith, as all the Understanding of Man can possibly reach to;
For, Here is as highly spoken of the working of Faith, as all the Understanding of Man can possibly reach to;
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either to conceive, or to express. What can be greater, than the Glorifying the Name of the Lord Jesus in Believers,
either to conceive, or to express. What can be greater, than the Glorifying the Name of the Lord jesus in Believers,
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and Believers being Glorified in him? And yet, all this thrown off quite, from any thing of Man,
and Believers being Glorified in him? And yet, all this thrown off quite, from any thing of Man,
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or Redundancy, by way of Glory, upon Man. It is said, According to the Grace of our God, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
or Redundancy, by Way of Glory, upon Man. It is said, According to the Grace of our God, and the Lord jesus christ.
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I shall now close these Things, that I have spoken thus narrowly to you (I hope God will enlarge them in your Hearts,) in these three brief Applications, and so conclude. The first is this;
I shall now close these Things, that I have spoken thus narrowly to you (I hope God will enlarge them in your Hearts,) in these three brief Applications, and so conclude. The First is this;
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That you would consider the infinite Wisdom of Scripture;
That you would Consider the infinite Wisdom of Scripture;
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Indeed, there is nothing so admirable as these two Things in Scripture, to cut off all occasion, to turn the Grace of God into Lasciviousness;
Indeed, there is nothing so admirable as these two Things in Scripture, to Cut off all occasion, to turn the Grace of God into Lasciviousness;
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and yet to set out the Grace of God, at its full Height and Excellency. O do but take these Two Things along, which can never divide nor deceive! 1. All is Grace.
and yet to Set out the Grace of God, At its full Height and Excellency. O do but take these Two Things along, which can never divide nor deceive! 1. All is Grace.
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And yet. 2. Grace is mighty in its Operation.
And yet. 2. Grace is mighty in its Operation.
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And indeed, though we have reason to lie low, because Grace as in us seems so short and narrow in its Operation; Yet these are two Things that can never be disjoined, They are one within another;
And indeed, though we have reason to lie low, Because Grace as in us seems so short and narrow in its Operation; Yet these Are two Things that can never be disjoined, They Are one within Another;
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It is the Grace of God that brings forth the Holiness, and keeps it in Union, to Christ,
It is the Grace of God that brings forth the Holiness, and keeps it in union, to christ,
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even throughout the whole Course of a Christians Life; and even indeed throughout Eternity it self: Grace keeps us in the way of Holiness, and new Obedience.
even throughout the Whole Course of a Christians Life; and even indeed throughout Eternity it self: Grace keeps us in the Way of Holiness, and new obedience.
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O therefore, let us not turn the Grace of God into Wantonness; And yet, let us be continually admiring, and adoring free Grace. Oh Therefore, let us not turn the Grace of God into Wantonness; And yet, let us be continually admiring, and adoring free Grace.
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Let us be great Professors of free Grace; but, Professors of it, in the Holiness and Purity of it. And then, In the second place;
Let us be great Professors of free Grace; but, Professors of it, in the Holiness and Purity of it. And then, In the second place;
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it teaches us still, never to forsake that Fundamental Point of all our Interest; of all our Hope, of all the Holiness that ever we had, or can have;
it Teaches us still, never to forsake that Fundamental Point of all our Interest; of all our Hope, of all the Holiness that ever we had, or can have;
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If we have any at all, we have it from Jesus Christ: He is the Alpha, and the Omega: He is the Author and Finisher;
If we have any At all, we have it from jesus christ: He is the Alpha, and the Omega: He is the Author and Finisher;
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He is the Beginning and End; He is the First and Last; All in All. And therefore, whenever we desire to be Holy;
He is the Beginning and End; He is the First and Last; All in All. And Therefore, whenever we desire to be Holy;
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O go to Christ, the Redeemer and Finisher of Holiness! Oh go to christ, the Redeemer and Finisher of Holiness!
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Whenever we complain of Corruption, go to him that is able to Redeem from all Iniquity:
Whenever we complain of Corruption, go to him that is able to redeem from all Iniquity:
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Whenever we are like to be drawn to vain Tradition, go out to the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ, who alone can set us free from the Power of it.
Whenever we Are like to be drawn to vain Tradition, go out to the Precious Blood of jesus christ, who alone can Set us free from the Power of it.
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Lastly, I beseech you, expect, that there will indeed be a greater State of Holiness, when that Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ shall come into Succession.
Lastly, I beseech you, expect, that there will indeed be a greater State of Holiness, when that Kingdom of our Lord jesus christ shall come into Succession.
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And, don't think it a long time, because you see no more Holiness yet.
And, don't think it a long time, Because you see no more Holiness yet.
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I would only desire you to consider one place of Scripture (and with that I will conclude) On what a sudden God will do this great Thing.
I would only desire you to Consider one place of Scripture (and with that I will conclude) On what a sudden God will do this great Thing.
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The 2 Cor. 10 4, 5, 7. For the Weapons of our warfare are not carnal,
The 2 Cor. 10 4, 5, 7. For the Weapons of our warfare Are not carnal,
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but mighty through God to pulling down of strong holds, casting down Imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth it self against the knowledge of God;
but mighty through God to pulling down of strong holds, casting down Imaginations, and every high thing that Exalteth it self against the knowledge of God;
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and bringing into Captivity every thought to the Obedience of Christ; And having in a readiness, to revenge all Disobedience, when your Obedience is fulfilled. and bringing into Captivity every Thought to the obedience of christ; And having in a readiness, to revenge all Disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.
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Herein the Gospel, in the Apostles Days, for a little time, gave a Spetimen, and appearance of it self;
Herein the Gospel, in the Apostles Days, for a little time, gave a Spetimen, and appearance of it self;
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Just like some of the great Conquerors, that we read of in the World;
Just like Some of the great Conquerors, that we read of in the World;
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either Alexander, or Julius Caesar, or Soliman among the Turks; They pass'd through the World (as it were) and all lay at their feet: They brought every thing down; As the Scripture speaks;
either Alexander, or Julius Caesar, or Suleiman among the Turks; They passed through the World (as it were) and all lay At their feet: They brought every thing down; As the Scripture speaks;
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they heap'd dust, and took every City, and derided every strong Hold, Hab. 1. 10. As now, the way of Bombing, you know, Men go suddenly through their Undertaking;
they heaped dust, and took every city, and derided every strong Hold, Hab. 1. 10. As now, the Way of Bombing, you know, Men go suddenly through their Undertaking;
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In the same manner, and much more, shall the Gospel, when once it comes to play its Artillery (as I may so speak) through the World;
In the same manner, and much more, shall the Gospel, when once it comes to play its artillery (as I may so speak) through the World;
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it will open its Magazeen, and carry every thing in the World before it, though they are never so strong;
it will open its Magazine, and carry every thing in the World before it, though they Are never so strong;
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and bring every thought, and all into Captivity: And it hath in a readiness to revenge all Disobedience;
and bring every Thought, and all into Captivity: And it hath in a readiness to revenge all Disobedience;
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If there be any thing that yields not; it hath a mighty power to Revenge, to bring every thing under.
If there be any thing that yields not; it hath a mighty power to Revenge, to bring every thing under.
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And it only stays for this; Till the Obedience of Saints be fulfilled. Some may say, If we were but more Righteous.
And it only stays for this; Till the obedience of Saints be fulfilled. some may say, If we were but more Righteous.
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God will make us more Righteous, when this time of the Grace of his Gospel shall begin, he will then fulfil in our Obedience. FINIS
God will make us more Righteous, when this time of the Grace of his Gospel shall begin, he will then fulfil in our obedience. FINIS
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