An arke for all Gods Noahs in a gloomy stormy day, or, The best wine reserved till last, or, The transcendent excellency of a believers portion above all earthly portions whatsoever discovered in several sermons ... / by Thomas Brooks ...
The best of Painters, to draw an exquisite Venus, had set before him an hundred choice and selected beauties, to take from one an eye, another a lip, a third a smile, a fourth an hand,
The best of Painters, to draw an exquisite Venus, had Set before him an hundred choice and selected beauty's, to take from one an eye, Another a lip, a third a smile, a fourth an hand,
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The Jewish Doctors, and other Writers differ about the time of Jeremiahs penning this Book of the Lamentations; but to be ignorant of the circumstance of time when this Book was made, is such a crime,
The Jewish Doctors, and other Writers differ about the time of Jeremiah's penning this Book of the Lamentations; but to be ignorant of the circumstance of time when this Book was made, is such a crime,
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In this Book the Prophet sadly laments and bewails the grievous calamities and miseries that had befallen the Jews, viz. the ruine of their State, the devastation of their land, the destruction of their glorious City and Temple (which was the great wonder of the world) the prophanation of all his holy things, the contemptible and deplorable condition of all sorts, ranks, and degrees of men;
In this Book the Prophet sadly laments and bewails the grievous calamities and misery's that had befallen the jews, viz. the ruin of their State, the devastation of their land, the destruction of their glorious city and Temple (which was the great wonder of the world) the profanation of all his holy things, the contemptible and deplorable condition of all sorts, ranks, and Degrees of men;
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Thirdly, When either some special mercy is promised, or some extraordinary judgment is threatned, then the Name of Jehovah is commonly annexed, to shew, that that God, whose being is from himself,
Thirdly, When either Some special mercy is promised, or Some extraordinary judgement is threatened, then the Name of Jehovah is commonly annexed, to show, that that God, whose being is from himself,
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Fourthly, This name Jehovah consists onely of quiescent letters, i.e. letters of rest, (as the Hebrews call them) to shew, that there is no rest till we come to Jehovah, and that in him we may safely and securely rest,
Fourthly, This name Jehovah consists only of quiescent letters, i.e. letters of rest, (as the Hebrews call them) to show, that there is no rest till we come to Jehovah, and that in him we may safely and securely rest,
Is my portion. Chelki, from NONLATINALPHABET Chalak; the Hebrew word signifies to divide. He alludes, as I take it, to the dividing of the Land of Canaan amongst the Israelites, by lot;
Is my portion. Chelki, from Chalak; the Hebrew word signifies to divide. He alludes, as I take it, to the dividing of the Land of Canaan among the Israelites, by lot;
as the Israelites were to do with their parts and portions in that pleasant Land. 'Tis true, saith Jeremiah (in the name of the Church) I am thus and thus afflicted,
as the Israelites were to do with their parts and portions in that pleasant Land. It's true, Says Jeremiah (in the name of the Church) I am thus and thus afflicted,
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yet my heart tells me, that the Lord is my portion, my minde tells me, that the Lord is my portion, my spirit tells me, that the Lord is my portion, and my understanding tells me, that the Lord is my portion:
yet my heart tells me, that the Lord is my portion, my mind tells me, that the Lord is my portion, my Spirit tells me, that the Lord is my portion, and my understanding tells me, that the Lord is my portion:
The words being thus opened, the Proposition that I intend to insist upon, is this, viz. That the Lord is the Saints portion, the Lord is the believers portion.
The words being thus opened, the Proposition that I intend to insist upon, is this, viz. That the Lord is the Saints portion, the Lord is the believers portion.
I shall call in a few Scriptures to witnesse to the truth of this Proposition, and then I shall further open it to you. Psal. 16.5. The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance, and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. Psal. 73.26. My flesh and my heart faileth, but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. Ps. 119.57. Thou art my portion, O Lord, I have said that I would keep thy words. Jer. 10.16. The portion of Jacob is not like them;
I shall call in a few Scriptures to witness to the truth of this Proposition, and then I shall further open it to you. Psalm 16.5. The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance, and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. Psalm 73.26. My Flesh and my heart Faileth, but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. Ps. 119.57. Thou art my portion, Oh Lord, I have said that I would keep thy words. Jer. 10.16. The portion of Jacob is not like them;
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The Hebrew word Betsaroth is in the plurall number, troubles, that is, God is a present help in many troubles, in great troubles, and in continued troubles.
The Hebrew word Betsaroth is in the plural number, Troubles, that is, God is a present help in many Troubles, in great Troubles, and in continued Troubles.
When the people of God are in their greatest extremity, then God will be a present help, a present portion to them. Isa. 43.2. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee;
When the people of God Are in their greatest extremity, then God will be a present help, a present portion to them. Isaiah 43.2. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee;
God will be a present help, a present relief, a present support, a present comfort, a present portion to his people, in all those great and various trials that they may be exercised under. Psal. 142.5. I cried unto thee, O Lord;
God will be a present help, a present relief, a present support, a present Comfort, a present portion to his people, in all those great and various trials that they may be exercised under. Psalm 142.5. I cried unto thee, Oh Lord;
Many men wait, and wait long for their earthly portions before they enjoy them, yea, their patience is oftentimes wore so thread-bare in waiting, that they wish their parents in Abrahams bosome, I,
Many men wait, and wait long for their earthly portions before they enjoy them, yea, their patience is oftentimes wore so threadbare in waiting, that they wish their Parents in Abrahams bosom, I,
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Secondly, As God is a present portion, so God is an immense portion, he is a vast, large portion, he is the greatest portion of all portions: 1 Tim. 6.15.
Secondly, As God is a present portion, so God is an immense portion, he is a vast, large portion, he is the greatest portion of all portions: 1 Tim. 6.15.
the Apostle heapeth up many words together, to shew, that in greatnesse God excels all, Isa. 40.15, 16, 17. Behold, the Nations are as a drop of a bucket,
the Apostle heapeth up many words together, to show, that in greatness God excels all, Isaiah 40.15, 16, 17. Behold, the nations Are as a drop of a bucket,
and all the wood growing on it cut down to burn them with it, all would not make up a sacrifice any wayes answerable or proportionable to his greatnesse with whom they had to do:
and all the wood growing on it Cut down to burn them with it, all would not make up a sacrifice any ways answerable or proportionable to his greatness with whom they had to do:
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Such is his greatness, that he knows not onely all kinds and sorts of things, but even all particulars, though they exceed all number: Psal. 145.3. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable, or as the Hebrew hath it, of his greatness there is no search.
Such is his greatness, that he knows not only all Kinds and sorts of things, but even all particulars, though they exceed all number: Psalm 145.3. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable, or as the Hebrew hath it, of his greatness there is no search.
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and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she-asses. Cattle are onely instanced in, because the wealth of that Countrey consisted especially in cattel;
and six thousand Camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she-asses. Cattle Are only instanced in, Because the wealth of that Country consisted especially in cattle;
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but what is all this to a Saints portion? certainly, had not Job had God for his portion, he had been but a rich fool, a golden beast, notwithstanding all the great things that God had heaped upon him.
but what is all this to a Saints portion? Certainly, had not Job had God for his portion, he had been but a rich fool, a golden beast, notwithstanding all the great things that God had heaped upon him.
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And so Ahasuerus had a very large portion, he reigned from India unto Ethiopia over an hundred and seven and twenty Provinces, but what were all his Provinces;
And so Ahasuerus had a very large portion, he reigned from India unto Ethiopia over an hundred and seven and twenty Provinces, but what were all his Provinces;
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Nebuchadnezzar had a very great portion, Dan. 5.18, 19. O thou King, the most high God gave thy father Nebuchadnezzar a Kingdome, and majesty, and glory, and honour.
Nebuchadnezzar had a very great portion, Dan. 5.18, 19. Oh thou King, the most high God gave thy father Nebuchadnezzar a Kingdom, and majesty, and glory, and honour.
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And now have I given all these lands into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, my servant, and the beasts of the field have I given him also to serve him.
And now have I given all these Lands into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, my servant, and the beasts of the field have I given him also to serve him.
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And it shall come to pass, that the Nation and Kingdome which will not serve the same Nebuchadnezzar the King of Babylon, and that will not put their neck under the yoke of the King of Babylon, that Nation will I punish, saith the Lord, with the sword,
And it shall come to pass, that the nation and Kingdom which will not serve the same Nebuchadnezzar the King of Babylon, and that will not put their neck under the yoke of the King of Babylon, that nation will I Punish, Says the Lord, with the sword,
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If eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither hath it entered into the heart of man to conceive the great things that God hath laid up in the Gospel, (for so that 1 Cor. 2.9.
If eye hath not seen, nor ear herd, neither hath it entered into the heart of man to conceive the great things that God hath laid up in the Gospel, (for so that 1 Cor. 2.9.
Thirdly, As God is an immense portion, a large portion, so God is an all-sufficient portion, Gen. 17.1. And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the almighty God;
Thirdly, As God is an immense portion, a large portion, so God is an All-sufficient portion, Gen. 17.1. And when Abram was ninety Years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the almighty God;
Some derive the word Shaddai that is here rendered almighty, or all-sufficient, from Shad aduge, because God feeds his children with sufficiency of all good things,
some derive the word Shaddai that is Here rendered almighty, or All-sufficient, from Shad aduge, Because God feeds his children with sufficiency of all good things,
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as the tender mother doth the sucking childe. Gen. 15.1. After these things the word of the Lord came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not Abram, I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward:
as the tender mother does the sucking child. Gen. 15.1. After these things the word of the Lord Come unto Abram in a vision, saying, fear not Abram, I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward:
I will be thy buckler to defend thee from all kinde of mischief and miseries, and I will be thy exceeding great reward to supply thee with all necessary and desirable mercies;
I will be thy buckler to defend thee from all kind of mischief and misery's, and I will be thy exceeding great reward to supply thee with all necessary and desirable Mercies;
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for what can drops taken out of the Sea adde unto the Sea? what can finite creatures adde to an infinite being? though all the men in the world should praise the Sun,
for what can drops taken out of the Sea add unto the Sea? what can finite creatures add to an infinite being? though all the men in the world should praise the Sun,
O Christians, God is an all-sufficient portion, his power is all-sufficient to protect you, his wisdome is all-sufficient to direct you, his mercy is all-sufficient to pardon you, his goodnesse is all-sufficient to provide for you, his word is all-sufficient to support you and strengthen you,
O Christians, God is an All-sufficient portion, his power is All-sufficient to Pact you, his Wisdom is All-sufficient to Direct you, his mercy is All-sufficient to pardon you, his Goodness is All-sufficient to provide for you, his word is All-sufficient to support you and strengthen you,
he hath all glory, all dignity, all riches, all treasures, all pleasures, all delights, all comforts, all contents, all joyes, all beatitudes in himself.
he hath all glory, all dignity, all riches, all treasures, all pleasures, all delights, all comforts, all contents, all Joys, all Beatitudes in himself.
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so all the whole volume of perfections which is spread through heaven and earth are epitomized in God, according to that old saying, Omne bonum in summo bono, all good is in the chiefest good.
so all the Whole volume of perfections which is spread through heaven and earth Are epitomized in God, according to that old saying, Omne bonum in Summo Bono, all good is in the chiefest good.
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when God clouds his face, all the creatures in the world are not sufficient to make it day with the soul, &c. There is not enough in the whole creation to content, quiet, or satisfie one immortal soul;
when God Clouds his face, all the creatures in the world Are not sufficient to make it day with the soul, etc. There is not enough in the Whole creation to content, quiet, or satisfy one immortal soul;
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Though I could truly say, that all the world were mine, yet if I could not truly say, that the Lord is my portion, I should be but miserable under all my worldly enjoyments.
Though I could truly say, that all the world were mine, yet if I could not truly say, that the Lord is my portion, I should be but miserable under all my worldly enjoyments.
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In this verse you have several withouts; and 'tis very observable that they that were without God in the world, they were without Christ, without the Church, without the Covenant, without the Promise,
In this verse you have several withouts; and it's very observable that they that were without God in the world, they were without christ, without the Church, without the Covenant, without the Promise,
Secondly, When sinners are under terrours and horrours of conscience, when their consciences are awakened and convinced of the vilenesse of their natures, of the unspeakable evil that is in sin,
Secondly, When Sinners Are under terrors and horrors of conscience, when their Consciences Are awakened and convinced of the vileness of their nature's, of the unspeakable evil that is in since,
O then, what would they not give to have God for their portion? O then they would give all the gold and silver they have in the world to have God for their portion;
Oh then, what would they not give to have God for their portion? O then they would give all the gold and silver they have in the world to have God for their portion;
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so they might have that honour and happinesse to change conditions with those who have God for their portion: Num. 23.10. Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his.
so they might have that honour and happiness to change conditions with those who have God for their portion: Num. 23.10. Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his.
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or a peny in his purse, whereas Dives who had not God for his portion, when he died, went tumbling down to hell in all his riches, bravery, and glory.
or a penny in his purse, whereas Dives who had not God for his portion, when he died, went tumbling down to hell in all his riches, bravery, and glory.
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O that I had never derided nor reviled them, O that I had never opposed and persecuted them, O that I had lived at such a rate of holinesse and exactnesse as they have done, O that I had walk't with God as they have walk't, O that I had laid out my time, my strength, my treasure, my parts, my all,
Oh that I had never derided nor reviled them, Oh that I had never opposed and persecuted them, Oh that I had lived At such a rate of holiness and exactness as they have done, Oh that I had walked with God as they have walked, Oh that I had laid out my time, my strength, my treasure, my parts, my all,
Fifthly, As the Lord is a most absolute, needful, and necessary portion, so the Lord is a pure and unmixed portion, God is an unmixed good, he hath nothing in him but goodnesse;
Fifthly, As the Lord is a most absolute, needful, and necessary portion, so the Lord is a pure and unmixed portion, God is an unmixed good, he hath nothing in him but Goodness;
an angry eye, a revengeful eye, and with a vindictive eye. Secondly, All things are conspicuous to the light, and so they are to God: Heb. 4.13. Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight, but all things are naked and open unto the eyes of him with whom we have to doe.
an angry eye, a revengeful eye, and with a vindictive eye. Secondly, All things Are conspicuous to the Light, and so they Are to God: Hebrew 4.13. Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sighed, but all things Are naked and open unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
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The Greek word NONLATINALPHABET, is a Metaphor, say some, that is taken from the Priests under the Law, who when they killed the beasts for sacrifice, all things that were within the beasts were laid naked and bare before the Priest, that so he might see what was sound, and what was corrupted.
The Greek word, is a Metaphor, say Some, that is taken from the Priests under the Law, who when they killed the beasts for sacrifice, all things that were within the beasts were laid naked and bore before the Priest, that so he might see what was found, and what was corrupted.
Others say, the Apostle alludes to the anatomizing of such creatures, wherein men are very cautious and curious to finde out every little vein or muscle,
Others say, the Apostle alludes to the anatomizing of such creatures, wherein men Are very cautious and curious to find out every little vein or muscle,
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a man cannot see heaven, but in that light that comes from heaven, 1 Cor. 2.10, 12, 14, 15, 16. Were it not for the Sun it would be perpetual night in the world, notwithstanding all the Torches that could be lighted,
a man cannot see heaven, but in that Light that comes from heaven, 1 Cor. 2.10, 12, 14, 15, 16. Were it not for the Sun it would be perpetual night in the world, notwithstanding all the Torches that could be lighted,
and creature-comforts, and notwithstanding all the Star-light of civil honesty and common gifts, and notwithstanding all the Moon-light of temporary faith and formal profession, did not the Sun of righteousnesse arise and shine upon them. But
and Creature comforts, and notwithstanding all the Starlight of civil honesty and Common Gifts, and notwithstanding all the Moonlight of temporary faith and formal profession, did not the Sun of righteousness arise and shine upon them. But
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Truly the light is sweet, and 'tis a very pleasant thing to behold the Sun. A Philosopher being ask't whether it were not a pleasant thing to behold the Sun? answered, that that was a blind mans question,
Truly the Light is sweet, and it's a very pleasant thing to behold the Sun. A Philosopher being asked whither it were not a pleasant thing to behold the Sun? answered, that that was a blind men question,
and he that spies it first was accounted the best and most beloved of God, they chose him King almost as the Tyrians did Strato. Now the return of the Sun is not more pleasant and delightful to those poor Northern Nations,
and he that spies it First was accounted the best and most Beloved of God, they chosen him King almost as the Tyrians did Strato. Now the return of the Sun is not more pleasant and delightful to those poor Northern nations,
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no more will God, 2 Cor. 6.14. What communion hath light with darknesse? the nature of God is void of all composition, light expells darkness, it never mixes nor mingles with it.
no more will God, 2 Cor. 6.14. What communion hath Light with darkness? the nature of God is void of all composition, Light expels darkness, it never mixes nor mingles with it.
All earthly portions are mixt portions, the goodnesse of all creatures is a mixt goodness, our wine is mixt with water, our silver with tin, our gold with dross, our wheat with chaffe,
All earthly portions Are mixed portions, the Goodness of all creatures is a mixed Goodness, our wine is mixed with water, our silver with tin, our gold with dross, our wheat with chaff,
and this mixture speaks out all earthly portions to be vanity and vexation of spirit, 1 Eccles. 1.13. That great Prince Exerxes was wont to say, You look upon my Crown, and my purple robes;
and this mixture speaks out all earthly portions to be vanity and vexation of Spirit, 1 Eccles. 1.13. That great Prince Xerxes was wont to say, You look upon my Crown, and my purple robes;
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And who is there in this our English Israel, that cannot with both hands subscribe to this? The Emblem of King Henry the seventh in all his buildings (in the windows) was still a Crown in a bush of thorns;
And who is there in this our English Israel, that cannot with both hands subscribe to this? The Emblem of King Henry the seventh in all his buildings (in the windows) was still a Crown in a bush of thorns;
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but surely it was to imply thus much, that great places are not free from great cares, that no man knows the weight of a Scepter, but he that swayes it:
but surely it was to imply thus much, that great places Are not free from great Cares, that no man knows the weight of a Sceptre, but he that sways it:
many a sleeplesse night, many a restlesse day, many a sad temptation, and many a busie shift will their ambition cost them that affect such places of eminency.
many a sleepless night, many a restless day, many a sad temptation, and many a busy shift will their ambition cost them that affect such places of eminency.
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Besides, high places are commonly very slippery, he that stands in them may suddenly fall, and wound his conscience, or easily fall and break his neck. But
Beside, high places Are commonly very slippery, he that Stands in them may suddenly fallen, and wound his conscience, or Easily fallen and break his neck. But
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and a blessed portion, he is so in himself, and he makes them so too who enjoy him for their portion, Psal. 33.12. Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.
and a blessed portion, he is so in himself, and he makes them so too who enjoy him for their portion, Psalm 33.12. Blessed is the Nation whose God is the Lord, and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.
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the words are a joyful acclamation for their felicity that have God for their portion. Ps. 144.15. Happy is that people that is in such a case, yea happy is that people whose God is the Lord.
the words Are a joyful acclamation for their felicity that have God for their portion. Ps. 144.15. Happy is that people that is in such a case, yea happy is that people whose God is the Lord.
David having prayed for many temporal blessings in the behalf of the people, from ver. 12. to ver. 15. at last concludes, Blessed are the people that are in such a case;
David having prayed for many temporal blessings in the behalf of the people, from for. 12. to for. 15. At last concludes, Blessed Are the people that Are in such a case;
Policy cannot, for Achitophel and other great Counsellors have found it so; Glorious apparel and delicate fare cannot, for Dives and others have found it so;
Policy cannot, for Ahithophel and other great Counsellors have found it so; Glorious apparel and delicate fare cannot, for Dives and Others have found it so;
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All a wicked mans relations are curst to him, and all a wicked mans contentments and enjoyments are curst to him, all his mercies without doors are curst to him,
All a wicked men relations Are cursed to him, and all a wicked men contentment's and enjoyments Are cursed to him, all his Mercies without doors Are cursed to him,
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and so in that, Psal. 67.6. Then shall the earth yield her increase, and God, even our own God shall blesse us: and so Psal. 68.20. He that is our God is the God of salvation, or God of salvations, as 'tis in the Hebrew.
and so in that, Psalm 67.6. Then shall the earth yield her increase, and God, even our own God shall bless us: and so Psalm 68.20. He that is our God is the God of salvation, or God of salvations, as it's in the Hebrew.
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and my God, and my Redeemer, and my Saviour, and my portion, Psal. 73.26. My flesh and my heart faileth, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever.
and my God, and my Redeemer, and my Saviour, and my portion, Psalm 73.26. My Flesh and my heart Faileth, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever.
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But now all earthly portions are common portions, they are all common to good and bad, to the righteous and to the wicked, to the clean and to the unclean, to him that sacrificeth,
But now all earthly portions Are Common portions, they Are all Common to good and bad, to the righteous and to the wicked, to the clean and to the unclean, to him that Sacrificeth,
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was Daniel a great favourite at Court? so was Haman to, &c. And indeed usually the basest and the worst of men have the largest share in earthly portions:
was daniel a great favourite At Court? so was Haman to, etc. And indeed usually the Basest and the worst of men have the Largest share in earthly portions:
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So all earthly portions which are giftlesse gifts God gives them to the worst and vildest of men; Dan. 4.17. This matter is by the Decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones;
So all earthly portions which Are giftless Gifts God gives them to the worst and vildest of men; Dan. 4.17. This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones;
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Interpreters do generally agree, that by this vile person in the Text is meant Antiochus Epiphanes, that was so great and mighty a Prince, that when the Samaritans did write to him, they write Antiocho magno Deo, to Antiochus the great God.
Interpreters do generally agree, that by this vile person in the Text is meant Antiochus Epiphanes, that was so great and mighty a Prince, that when the Samaritans did write to him, they write Antiocho magno God, to Antiochus the great God.
there is no good in wife, child, father, friend, husband, health, wealth, wit, wisdome, learning, honour, &c. but is all found in God, Rev. 21.7. He that overcometh shall inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he shall be my son;
there is no good in wife, child, father, friend, husband, health, wealth, wit, Wisdom, learning, honour, etc. but is all found in God, Rev. 21.7. He that Overcometh shall inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he shall be my son;
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though he hath not yet overcome, yet if he be striving for the conquest, and will rather die than he will give up the Bucklers, he shall inherit all things, that is, he shall inherit God in all,
though he hath not yet overcome, yet if he be striving for the conquest, and will rather die than he will give up the Bucklers, he shall inherit all things, that is, he shall inherit God in all,
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the creatures have but drops of that Sea, that Ocean that is in God, they have but their parts of that power, wisdome, goodnesse, righteousnesse, holinesse, faithfulnesse, lovelinesse, desireablenesse, sweetnesse, graciousnesse, beauty,
the creatures have but drops of that Sea, that Ocean that is in God, they have but their parts of that power, Wisdom, Goodness, righteousness, holiness, faithfulness, loveliness, desireablenesse, sweetness, graciousness, beauty,
There is none but that God that is an universal good, that can truly say, all power, all wisdome, all strength, all knowledge, all goodness, all sweetness, all beauty, all glory, all excellency, &c. dwells in me;
There is none but that God that is an universal good, that can truly say, all power, all Wisdom, all strength, all knowledge, all Goodness, all sweetness, all beauty, all glory, all excellency, etc. dwells in me;
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nay, all the Angels in heaven, and all the Saints on earth have not among them the whole of any one of all those glorious excellencies and perfections that be in God.
nay, all the Angels in heaven, and all the Saints on earth have not among them the Whole of any one of all those glorious excellencies and perfections that be in God.
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As Christ looks upon the Father, and saith, All thine is mine, and mine is thine, that may a Saint say, looking upon God as his portion, he may truly say, O Lord thou art mine,
As christ looks upon the Father, and Says, All thine is mine, and mine is thine, that may a Saint say, looking upon God as his portion, he may truly say, Oh Lord thou art mine,
and Sosthenes our brother, unto the Church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be Saints, with all that in every place call upon the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both theirs and ours.
and Sosthenes our brother, unto the Church of God which is At Corinth, to them that Are sanctified in christ jesus, called to be Saints, with all that in every place call upon the Name of our Lord jesus christ, both theirs and ours.
he was as much his portion who miscall'd his faith, and who in the behalf of his son cried out with tears, Lord, I believe, help my unbelief, as he was Abrahams portion, who in the strength of his faith offered up his only son;
he was as much his portion who miscalled his faith, and who in the behalf of his son cried out with tears, Lord, I believe, help my unbelief, as he was Abrahams portion, who in the strength of his faith offered up his only son;
he was as much Lazarus his portion that had never a penny in his purse as he was Solomons portion, who made gold and silver as plenteous in Jerusalem as the stones of the streets.
he was as much Lazarus his portion that had never a penny in his purse as he was Solomons portion, who made gold and silver as plenteous in Jerusalem as the stones of the streets.
prosperity and successe is not every believers portion, but God is every believers portion, &c. God is a universal portion, all things receive their being, essence, and existence from him,
Prosperity and success is not every believers portion, but God is every believers portion, etc. God is a universal portion, all things receive their being, essence, and existence from him,
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The Heathen Philosophers of old called God NONLATINALPHABET, i. e. all or every thing, and in that Oracle great Pan is dead, of which Plutarch makes mention:
The Heathen Philosophers of old called God, i. e. all or every thing, and in that Oracle great Pan is dead, of which Plutarch makes mention:
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Christ is called the great Pan, because, say some, he is the Lord of all, and containeth all things in himself, Exod. 33.19. I will make all my goodnesse passe before thee, to wit, because in God are all good things;
christ is called the great Pan, Because, say Some, he is the Lord of all, and Containeth all things in himself, Exod 33.19. I will make all my Goodness pass before thee, to wit, Because in God Are all good things;
Ninthly, As God is an universal portion, so God is a safe portion, a secure portion, he is a portion that none can rob or wrong you of, he is a portion that none can touch or take from you, he is a portion that none can cheat or spoil you of;
Ninthly, As God is an universal portion, so God is a safe portion, a secure portion, he is a portion that none can rob or wrong you of, he is a portion that none can touch or take from you, he is a portion that none can cheat or spoil you of;
It must be a power that must over-match the power of God, and a strength that must be above the strength of God that must rob or spoil a Christian of his portion;
It must be a power that must overmatch the power of God, and a strength that must be above the strength of God that must rob or spoil a Christian of his portion;
or the stubble than the flame, or weakness than strength? yea, is not the very weaknesse of God stronger than man? and who then shall ever be able to take away a Christians portion from him?
or the stubble than the flame, or weakness than strength? yea, is not the very weakness of God Stronger than man? and who then shall ever be able to take away a Christians portion from him?
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and others by fraud and deceit, and others by hideous lying and hellish swearing? many have lost their earthly portions by treachery, knavery, perjury, subtilty, robbery, &c. Some play away their earthly portions,
and Others by fraud and deceit, and Others by hideous lying and hellish swearing? many have lost their earthly portions by treachery, knavery, perjury, subtlety, robbery, etc. some play away their earthly portions,
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I have read of the men of Tyrus, how that they chained and nailed their God Apollo to a post, that so they might be sure of him, supposing that all their safety lay in the enjoyment of him.
I have read of the men of Tyre, how that they chained and nailed their God Apollo to a post, that so they might be sure of him, supposing that all their safety lay in the enjoyment of him.
he is a portion that punctually, exactly, and directly suits the condition of the soul, that suits the desires of the soul, the necessities of the soul, the wants of the soul, the longings of the soul,
he is a portion that punctually, exactly, and directly suits the condition of the soul, that suits the Desires of the soul, the necessities of the soul, the Wants of the soul, the longings of the soul,
nor health to the diseased man, nor a pardon to the condemned man, nor a guide to the blind man, &c. then this portion is suitable to all the necessities of man;
nor health to the diseased man, nor a pardon to the condemned man, nor a guide to the blind man, etc. then this portion is suitable to all the necessities of man;
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If the man, saith Ambrose upon the words, had had the soul of a Swine, what could he have said more? for those things were more suitable to Swine than they were to an immortal soul:
If the man, Says Ambrose upon the words, had had the soul of a Swine, what could he have said more? for those things were more suitable to Swine than they were to an immortal soul:
and tell him, that there is such a friend or such a relation that hath left him a very fair estate, a brave Seat, &c. yet all this would not please him,
and tell him, that there is such a friend or such a Relation that hath left him a very fair estate, a brave Seat, etc. yet all this would not please him,
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but God is incomprehensible, in regard of us, and the Angels, who are no wayes able to comprehend infiniteness, 1 Kings 8.27. But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven, and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee;
but God is incomprehensible, in regard of us, and the Angels, who Are no ways able to comprehend infiniteness, 1 Kings 8.27. But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven, and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee;
how much lesse this house that I have builded? God is an infinite being, and therefore he cannot be contained in any place, nor comprehended by any created being;
how much less this house that I have built? God is an infinite being, and Therefore he cannot be contained in any place, nor comprehended by any created being;
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such multiplied phrases and Hebraisms as are here, as heaven, and the heaven of heavens, do very emphatically set out the immensity and incomprehensiblenesse of God, Job 37.23. Touching the Almighty we cannot finde him out;
such multiplied phrases and Hebraisms as Are Here, as heaven, and the heaven of heavens, do very emphatically Set out the immensity and incomprehensibleness of God, Job 37.23. Touching the Almighty we cannot find him out;
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'Tis a good observation of Chrysostome on the words, Diligentiae Pauli attende, non dicit lucem incomprehensibilem, &c. Observe the diligence of Paul, he doth not say a light incomprehensible,
It's a good observation of Chrysostom on the words, Diligentiae Pauli attend, non dicit lucem incomprehensibilem, etc. Observe the diligence of Paul, he does not say a Light incomprehensible,
There is infinitely more in God than the tongues of men or Angels can express: there is much in God beyond the apprehension and comprehension of all created beings;
There is infinitely more in God than the tongues of men or Angels can express: there is much in God beyond the apprehension and comprehension of all created beings;
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the summe of all that Philosophers and School-men have attained to concerning this great Principle, amounts to no more than this, viz. That men and Angels can never comprehend that perfection which dwells in God:
the sum of all that Philosophers and Schoolmen have attained to Concerning this great Principle, amounts to no more than this, viz. That men and Angels can never comprehend that perfection which dwells in God:
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'Twas a notable Observation of Chrysostome, who being very busie and studious in searching into the nature of God, saith, I am like a man digging in a deep spring;
'Twas a notable Observation of Chrysostom, who being very busy and studious in searching into the nature of God, Says, I am like a man digging in a deep spring;
Indeed this is a knowledge that passeth knowledge, Ephes. 3.19. The Turks build their Moschies or Churches without any roof, because they hold (as we do) that God is incomprehensible:
Indeed this is a knowledge that passes knowledge, Ephesians 3.19. The Turks built their Moschies or Churches without any roof, Because they hold (as we do) that God is incomprehensible:
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Twelfthly, As God is an incomprehensible portion, so God is an inexhaustible portion, a portion that can never be spent, that can never be exhausted, a fountain that still overflows, a rich Myne that hath no bottome, a Spring that can never be drawn dry,
Twelfthly, As God is an incomprehensible portion, so God is an inexhaustible portion, a portion that can never be spent, that can never be exhausted, a fountain that still overflows, a rich Mine that hath no bottom, a Spring that can never be drawn dry,
but continues alwayes full without augmentation or diminution: Joh. 4.14. But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst;
but continues always full without augmentation or diminution: John 4.14. But whosoever Drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst;
This portion is like the meal in the Barrel, and the oil in the Cruse, which never failed: 1 Kings 17.14, 16. For thus saith the Lord God of Israel, the barrel of meal shall not waste,
This portion is like the meal in the Barrel, and the oil in the Cruse, which never failed: 1 Kings 17.14, 16. For thus Says the Lord God of Israel, the barrel of meal shall not waste,
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All creatures, both high and low, rich and poor, honourable and base, noble and ignoble, bond and free, Jews and Gentiles, are all maintained upon Gods own cost and charge, they are all fed at his Table,
All creatures, both high and low, rich and poor, honourable and base, noble and ignoble, bound and free, jews and Gentiles, Are all maintained upon God's own cost and charge, they Are all fed At his Table,
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and cloaths, and cherishes, and maintains every day upon the account of his own Revenue, which is never the poorer for all the vast expences that he is daily at.
and clothes, and Cherishes, and maintains every day upon the account of his own Revenue, which is never the Poorer for all the vast expenses that he is daily At.
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It were blasphemy to think that God should be a penny the poorer by all that he hath laid out for the maintenance of those millions of Angels and men that have had their dependance upon him, from their first creation to this very day.
It were blasphemy to think that God should be a penny the Poorer by all that he hath laid out for the maintenance of those millions of Angels and men that have had their dependence upon him, from their First creation to this very day.
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I have read of a Spanish Ambassadour, that coming to see the Treasury of Saint Mark in Venice that is so much cried up in the world, he fell a groping at the bottome of the Chests and Trunks to see whether they had any bottom;
I have read of a Spanish Ambassador, that coming to see the Treasury of Saint Mark in Venice that is so much cried up in the world, he fell a groping At the bottom of the Chests and Trunks to see whither they had any bottom;
and excells yours, in that his hath no bottome as yours have, alluding to the Mynes in Mexico, Peru, and other parts of the Western India. All mens Mints, Bags, Purses,
and excels yours, in that his hath no bottom as yours have, alluding to the Mines in Mexico, Peru, and other parts of the Western India. All men's Mints, Bags, Purses,
There be them that say, that 'tis most certainly true of the Oil at Rhemes, that though it be continually spent in the inauguration of their Kings of France, yet it never wasts;
There be them that say, that it's most Certainly true of the Oil At Rheims, that though it be continually spent in the inauguration of their Kings of France, yet it never wasts;
but whatever truth is in this story, of this I am most sure, that though all the creatures in both worlds live and spend continually on Christs stock, yet it never wasteth.
but whatever truth is in this story, of this I am most sure, that though all the creatures in both world's live and spend continually on Christ stock, yet it never wastes.
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Hast thou entered into the Treasures of the snow, (saith God to Job: ) Now, saith Gregory, the treasures of the snow are worldly riches which men rake together,
Hast thou entered into the Treasures of the snow, (Says God to Job:) Now, Says Gregory, the treasures of the snow Are worldly riches which men rake together,
And ah how many Merchants, and Shop-keepers, and others in these breaking times, have found all their riches and earthly portions to melt away as snow before the Sun? how many of late have been very rich one week,
And ah how many Merchant's, and Shopkeepers, and Others in these breaking times, have found all their riches and earthly portions to melt away as snow before the Sun? how many of late have been very rich one Week,
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and stript of all the next, and set with Job upon the dunghil? All earthly portions are like water in a Cistern that may easily and quickly be drawn dry;
and stripped of all the next, and Set with Job upon the dunghill? All earthly portions Are like water in a Cistern that may Easily and quickly be drawn dry;
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Thirteenthly, As God is an inexhaustable portion, so God is a soul-satisfying portion, he is a portion that gives the soul full satisfaction and content, Psal. 16.5, 6. The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance, and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
Thirteenthly, As God is an inexhaustable portion, so God is a Soul-satisfying portion, he is a portion that gives the soul full satisfaction and content, Psalm 16.5, 6. The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance, and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
The holy Prophet had spiritual and sweet communion with Christ to comfort and strengthen him, he had a guard of glorious Angels to protect him and secure him,
The holy Prophet had spiritual and sweet communion with christ to Comfort and strengthen him, he had a guard of glorious Angels to Pact him and secure him,
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all these without God could never satisfie him, but God without all these was enough to quiet him, and satisfie him. Joh. 14.8. Philip said unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us:
all these without God could never satisfy him, but God without all these was enough to quiet him, and satisfy him. John 14.8. Philip said unto him, Lord, show us the Father, and it Suffices us:
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and therefore the soul that enjoys him cannot but be satisfied with him. God is a portion beyond all imagination, all expectation, all apprehension, and all comparison;
and Therefore the soul that enjoys him cannot but be satisfied with him. God is a portion beyond all imagination, all expectation, all apprehension, and all comparison;
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as with marrow and fatnesse, and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: When I remember thee on my bid, and meditate on thee in the night-watches.
as with marrow and fatness, and my Mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: When I Remember thee on my bid, and meditate on thee in the Nightwatches.
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yea, one smile from God, one glance of his countenance, one good word from heaven, one report of love and grace will infinitely more satisfie an immortal soul,
yea, one smile from God, one glance of his countenance, one good word from heaven, one report of love and grace will infinitely more satisfy an immortal soul,
so the Hebrew hath it, that is, my soul shall be top-full of comfort, it shall be filled up to the brim with pleasure and delight in the remembrance and enjoyment of God upon my bed,
so the Hebrew hath it, that is, my soul shall be topful of Comfort, it shall be filled up to the brim with pleasure and delight in the remembrance and enjoyment of God upon my Bed,
though his bed was never so hard, yet in God he had full satisfaction and content: Jer. 31.14. My people shall be satisfied with goodness, saith the Lord.
though his Bed was never so hard, yet in God he had full satisfaction and content: Jer. 31.14. My people shall be satisfied with Goodness, Says the Lord.
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as by Bread, Water, Wine, Milk, Honours, Riches, Raiment, Houses, Lands, Friends, Father, Mother, Sister, Brother, Health, Wealth, Light, Life, &c. And if these things will not satisfie, what will? 'Tis enough, sayes old Jacob, that Joseph is alive;
as by Bred, Water, Wine, Milk, Honours, Riches, Raiment, Houses, Lands, Friends, Father, Mother, Sister, Brother, Health, Wealth, Light, Life, etc. And if these things will not satisfy, what will? It's enough, Says old Jacob, that Joseph is alive;
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Now worldly portions can never satisfie the souls of men. Eccles. 5.10. He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver, nor he that loveth abundance, with increase; this is also vanity.
Now worldly portions can never satisfy the Souls of men. Eccles. 5.10. He that loves silver shall not be satisfied with silver, nor he that loves abundance, with increase; this is also vanity.
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and Cyrus the Persian King was wont to say, Did men but know the cares which he sustained under his Imperial Crown, he thought no man would stoop to take it up.
and Cyrus the Persian King was wont to say, Did men but know the Cares which he sustained under his Imperial Crown, he Thought no man would stoop to take it up.
Charles the fifth, Emperour of Germany (whom of all men the world judged most happy) cried out with detestation to all his Honours, Riches, Pleasures, Trophies, Abite hinc, abite longe, Get you hence, let me hear no more of you:
Charles the fifth, Emperor of Germany (whom of all men the world judged most happy) cried out with detestation to all his Honours, Riches, Pleasures, Trophies, Abite hinc, abite long, Get you hence, let me hear no more of you:
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And it hath been long since said of our King Henry the second, He whom, alive, the world could scarce suffice, When dead in eight foot earth contented lies.
And it hath been long since said of our King Henry the second, He whom, alive, the world could scarce suffice, When dead in eight foot earth contented lies.
Can a man fill up his chest with air? or can he fill up the huge Ocean with a drop of water? or can a few drops of beer quench the thirst of a man in a burning feaver? or can the smell of meat,
Can a man fill up his chest with air? or can he fill up the huge Ocean with a drop of water? or can a few drops of beer quench the thirst of a man in a burning fever? or can the smell of meat,
Secondly, His Immutability, when he saith, That I will be. The Rabbins upon this Text expresse themselves after this manner, The blessed God said unto Moses, say unto them, I that have been,
Secondly, His Immutability, when he Says, That I will be. The Rabbis upon this Text express themselves After this manner, The blessed God said unto Moses, say unto them, I that have been,
But 'tis observable, that the Angel of the waters unites all differences of time in that great and glorious acknowledgment, Rev. 16.5. Thou art righteous, O Lord, which art, and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast judged thus.
But it's observable, that the Angel of the waters unites all differences of time in that great and glorious acknowledgment, Rev. 16.5. Thou art righteous, Oh Lord, which art, and wast, and shalt be, Because thou hast judged thus.
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If you adde any thing to him, you deny him to be God; and if you take any thing from him, you destroy his being, Jam. 1.17. Psal. 90.2. From everlasting to everlasting thou art God:
If you add any thing to him, you deny him to be God; and if you take any thing from him, you destroy his being, Jam. 1.17. Psalm 90.2. From everlasting to everlasting thou art God:
But now all earthly portions are very uncertain; now they are, and anon they are not, Prov. 23.5. Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings, they flie away as an Eagle towards heaven.
But now all earthly portions Are very uncertain; now they Are, and anon they Are not, Curae 23.5. Wilt thou Set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches Certainly make themselves wings, they fly away as an Eagl towards heaven.
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All earthly things are vain and transitory, they are rather showes and shadows than real things themselves; 1 Cor. 7.31. For the fashion of this world passeth away:
All earthly things Are vain and transitory, they Are rather shows and shadows than real things themselves; 1 Cor. 7.31. For the fashion of this world passes away:
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All the glory of this world is rather a matter of fashion than of substance, 'tis a body without a soul, 'tis a golden shell without a kernel, 'tis a shew without a substance;
All the glory of this world is rather a matter of fashion than of substance, it's a body without a soul, it's a golden shell without a kernel, it's a show without a substance;
All the pomp, and state, and glory of the world is but a meer piece of Pageantry, a Mask, a Comedy, a Fantasie; Act. 25.23. And on the morrow when Agrippa was come and Bernice with great pomp. The original words NONLATINALPHABET signifie great fantasie, or vain shew. The greatest glory and pomp of this world in the eye of God, in the account of God, is but as a fantasie or a shadow.
All the pomp, and state, and glory of the world is but a mere piece of Pageantry, a Mask, a Comedy, a Fantasy; Act. 25.23. And on the morrow when Agrippa was come and Bernice with great pomp. The original words signify great fantasy, or vain show. The greatest glory and pomp of this world in the eye of God, in the account of God, is but as a fantasy or a shadow.
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It was a custome in Rome, that when the Emperour went by upon some great day in all his Imperial pomp, there was an Officer appointed to burn flax before him,
It was a custom in Room, that when the Emperor went by upon Some great day in all his Imperial pomp, there was an Officer appointed to burn flax before him,
That great Conquerour of the world, Alexander, caused a Sword in the compasse of a Wheel to be painted upon a Table, to shew, that what he had gotten by the sword was subject to be turned about by the wheel of Fortune:
That great Conqueror of the world, Alexander, caused a Sword in the compass of a Wheel to be painted upon a Table, to show, that what he had got by the sword was Subject to be turned about by the wheel of Fortune:
A storm at Sea, a spark of fire, an unfaithful servant, a false oath, or a treacherous friend, may quickly bring a man to sit with Job upon a dunghil.
A storm At Sea, a spark of fire, an unfaithful servant, a false oath, or a treacherous friend, may quickly bring a man to fit with Job upon a dunghill.
Who knows not, that many times one is made honourable by anothers disgrace? another is made full by another mans emptinesse? and a third is made rich by anothers poverty? how soon is the Courtiers glory eclipsed,
Who knows not, that many times one is made honourable by another's disgrace? Another is made full by Another men emptiness? and a third is made rich by another's poverty? how soon is the Courtiers glory eclipsed,
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A man may desire, what not? he may desire that all the mountains in the world may be turned into mountains of gold for his use, he may desire that all the rocks in the world may be turned into the richest pearls for his use, he may desire that all the treasure that is buried in the Sea may be brought into his Treasuries, he may desire that all the Crowns and Scepters of all the Princes and Emperours of the world may be pil'd up at his gate (as they were once said to be at Alexanders ) yet all these things are not comparable to a Saints portion,
A man may desire, what not? he may desire that all the Mountains in the world may be turned into Mountains of gold for his use, he may desire that all the Rocks in the world may be turned into the Richest Pearls for his use, he may desire that all the treasure that is buried in the Sea may be brought into his Treasuries, he may desire that all the Crowns and Sceptres of all the Princes and emperors of the world may be piled up At his gate (as they were once said to be At Alexanders) yet all these things Are not comparable to a Saints portion,
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Horace writes of a precious stone that was more worth than twenty thousand shekels; and Pliny valued the two precious pearls of Cleopatra at twelve hundred thousand shekels;
Horace writes of a precious stone that was more worth than twenty thousand shekels; and pliny valued the two precious Pearls of Cleopatra At twelve hundred thousand shekels;
yea, the smallest gatherings of God are far better, and more excellent, and transcendent, they are more satisfying, more delighting, more ravishing, more quieting,
yea, the Smallest gatherings of God Are Far better, and more excellent, and transcendent, they Are more satisfying, more delighting, more ravishing, more quieting,
yet hath not strength enough to fall, and the mighty waters? or what comparison is there between the dust of the ballance and the whole Earth? why, you will say, there is no comparison between these things;
yet hath not strength enough to fallen, and the mighty waters? or what comparison is there between the dust of the balance and the Whole Earth? why, you will say, there is no comparison between these things;
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And therefore I shall now come to the second thing, and that is to shew you upon what grounds their title unto God as their portion is founded and bottomed,
And Therefore I shall now come to the second thing, and that is to show you upon what grounds their title unto God as their portion is founded and bottomed,
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First, The free favour and love of God, the good will and pleasure of God is the true ground and bottome of Gods bestowing of himself as a portion upon his people;
First, The free favour and love of God, the good will and pleasure of God is the true ground and bottom of God's bestowing of himself as a portion upon his people;
God, for the glory of his own free grace and love, hath bestowed himself as a portion upon those who have deserved to have their portion amongst Devils and damned spirits, in those torments that are endless, easless, and remediless.
God, for the glory of his own free grace and love, hath bestowed himself as a portion upon those who have deserved to have their portion among Devils and damned spirits, in those torments that Are endless, easeless, and remediless.
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so filthy, so empty, so beggarly, that were Trees indeed, but such as Jude mentions, corrupt, fruitlesse, twice dead, and pluck 't up by the roots? The question may be resolved in three words, Amat quia amat, he loves us, because he loves us:
so filthy, so empty, so beggarly, that were Trees indeed, but such as U^de mentions, corrupt, fruitless, twice dead, and pluck iT up by the roots? The question may be resolved in three words, Amat quia amat, he loves us, Because he loves us:
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now in this great Charter the Lord hath proclaimed himself to be his peoples God: Jer. 10.16. The portion of Jacob is the former of all things, the Lord of Hosts is his Name.
now in this great Charter the Lord hath proclaimed himself to be his peoples God: Jer. 10.16. The portion of Jacob is the former of all things, the Lord of Hosts is his Name.
He that is the former of all things, even the Lord of Hosts, is the portion of Jacob, and he is Jacobs portion, by vertue of that Covenant of grace, which is a free, a full, a rich,
He that is the former of all things, even the Lord of Hosts, is the portion of Jacob, and he is Jacobs portion, by virtue of that Covenant of grace, which is a free, a full, a rich,
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The Egyptians (though Heathens) so hated perjury, that if any man did but swear By the life of the King, and did not perform his oath, that man was to die,
The egyptians (though heathens) so hated perjury, that if any man did but swear By the life of the King, and did not perform his oath, that man was to die,
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and no gold was to redeem his life, as Paulus Fagius observeth in his Comment on Genesis. To think that God will not make good that Covenant that he hath bound himself by Oath to make good, is blasphemy,
and no gold was to Redeem his life, as Paulus Fagius observeth in his Comment on Genesis. To think that God will not make good that Covenant that he hath bound himself by Oath to make good, is blasphemy,
First, The certainty of their Marriage-union and communion with God. Secondly, The excellency and dignity of their Marriage-union and communion with God. And
First, The certainty of their Marriage union and communion with God. Secondly, The excellency and dignity of their Marriage union and communion with God. And
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and therefore God fetches it over again, and again, and again, I will betroth thee unto thee, &c. And so in that, Isa. 61.10. I will greatly rejoyce in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God;
and Therefore God Fetches it over again, and again, and again, I will betrothed thee unto thee, etc. And so in that, Isaiah 61.10. I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God;
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as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth her self with her jewels. And so, Chap. 62.5. For as a young man marrieth a Virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee;
as a bridegroom decketh himself with Ornament, and as a bride adorneth her self with her Jewels. And so, Chap. 62.5. For as a young man Marrieth a Virgae, so shall thy Sons marry thee;
I have read of five sisters, of the same birth, pedigree, and race, whereof one was married to a Knight, another to an Earl, a third to a Gentleman, a fourth to a mean man,
I have read of five Sisters, of the same birth, pedigree, and raze, whereof one was married to a Knight, Another to an Earl, a third to a Gentleman, a fourth to a mean man,
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we are all alike by creation, by the fall, by nature, and by the first birth, 'tis onely our Marriage-union and communion with God that differences us from others,
we Are all alike by creation, by the fallen, by nature, and by the First birth, it's only our Marriage union and communion with God that differences us from Others,
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Look, as the husband is the wives by marriage-union and communion, so God is the believers God and portion, by vertue of that marriage-union and communion that is between God and the believer.
Look, as the husband is the wives by Marriage union and communion, so God is the believers God and portion, by virtue of that Marriage union and communion that is between God and the believer.
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First, Let not the Saints that have God for their portion fret and vex themselves, because of those earthly portions that God commonly bestowes upon the worst of men.
First, Let not the Saints that have God for their portion fret and vex themselves, Because of those earthly portions that God commonly bestows upon the worst of men.
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The lights of the Sanctuary have burnt dim, stars of no small magnitude have twinkled, men of eminent parts, famous in their generations for religion and piety, have staggered in their judgments, to see the flourishing estate of the wicked;
The lights of the Sanctuary have burned dim, Stars of no small magnitude have twinkled, men of eminent parts, famous in their generations for Religion and piety, have staggered in their Judgments, to see the flourishing estate of the wicked;
and Jeremy to expostulate with God, Chap. 12.1, 2. and David even to faint and sink, Ps. 73. To see the prosperity of the ungodly, to see the wicked in wealth, and the Saints in want;
and Jeremiah to expostulate with God, Chap. 12.1, 2. and David even to faint and sink, Ps. 73. To see the Prosperity of the ungodly, to see the wicked in wealth, and the Saints in want;
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the wicked exalted, & the Saints debased, the wicked upon thrones, and Saints upon dunghils, is a sight that hath sadly put the best of men sometimes to it:
the wicked exalted, & the Saints debased, the wicked upon thrones, and Saints upon dunghills, is a sighed that hath sadly put the best of men sometime to it:
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Though they that have sore eyes are offended at bright clear lights, yet they that have God for their portion should never fret or fume, storm or rage,
Though they that have soar eyes Are offended At bright clear lights, yet they that have God for their portion should never fret or fume, storm or rage,
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and why then should you fret and vex at their prosperity? what madnesse and folly would it be in a man that is heir to many thousands per annum, to envy a Stageplayer that is cloathed in the habit of a King,
and why then should you fret and vex At their Prosperity? what madness and folly would it be in a man that is heir to many thousands per annum, to envy a Stageplayer that is clothed in the habit of a King,
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and who at night must put off his royal apparel, and the next day put on his beggarly habit? Oh Sirs, it will be but a little little while before the great God will disrobe the wicked of all their prosperity, felicity,
and who At night must put off his royal apparel, and the next day put on his beggarly habit? O Sirs, it will be but a little little while before the great God will disrobe the wicked of all their Prosperity, felicity,
and therefore, Oh what folly and madness would it be for those that are heirs of God, and joynt heirs with Christ of all the glory of heaven to envy the prosperity of the wicked.
and Therefore, O what folly and madness would it be for those that Are Heirs of God, and joint Heirs with christ of all the glory of heaven to envy the Prosperity of the wicked.
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The prosperity of the wicked layes them open to the worst and greatest sins. First, It layes them open to all uncleannesse and filthinesse, Jer. 5.7, 8.
The Prosperity of the wicked lays them open to the worst and greatest Sins. First, It lays them open to all uncleanness and filthiness, Jer. 5.7, 8.
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as you may see in Pharaoh, Saul, Ahab, Jezabel, Haman, and the Scribes and Phatisees. Fourthly, It layes them open to a neglect and slighting of the wayes of God,
as you may see in Pharaoh, Saul, Ahab, Jezebel, Haman, and the Scribes and Pharisees. Fourthly, It lays them open to a neglect and slighting of the ways of God,
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When the Protestants in France were in their prosperity, they slighted powerful Preaching, &c. and began to affect a vain frothy way of preaching and living, which ushered in the massacre upon them.
When the Protestants in France were in their Prosperity, they slighted powerful Preaching, etc. and began to affect a vain frothy Way of preaching and living, which ushered in the massacre upon them.
Moulin hit it, when speaking of the French Protestants, he said, when the Papists hurt us and persecute us for reading the Scriptures, we burn with zeal to be reading of them;
Moulin hit it, when speaking of the French Protestants, he said, when the Papists hurt us and persecute us for reading the Scriptures, we burn with zeal to be reading of them;
Fifthly, It layes them open to a stupidnesse, unmindfulnesse, and forgetfulnesse of the afflictions of the People of God, Amos 6. 1-8. Pharaohs chief Butler was no sooner set down in the seat of prosperity, but quite contrary to his promise, he easily forgets Joseph in misery.
Fifthly, It lays them open to a stupidness, unmindfulness, and forgetfulness of the afflictions of the People of God, Amos 6. 1-8. Pharaohs chief Butler was no sooner Set down in the seat of Prosperity, but quite contrary to his promise, he Easily forgets Joseph in misery.
Sixthly, It layeth them open to dreadful apostasie from the wayes and worship of God, Deut. 32.15, 16, 17, 18. No sooner was Israel possest of the good land that flowed with milk and honey, &c. but they forsook the true worship of God,
Sixthly, It Layeth them open to dreadful apostasy from the ways and worship of God, Deuteronomy 32.15, 16, 17, 18. No sooner was Israel possessed of the good land that flowed with milk and honey, etc. but they forsook the true worship of God,
and their security ushered in a flood of sin, and that flood of sin ushered in a flood of wrath, Matt. 24.37, 38, 39. Eighthly, It layes them open to Idolatry, which is a God-provoking, and a Land-destroying sin, Hosea 2.6, 7, 8. and chap 4.6, 7, &c. Ah Sirs!
and their security ushered in a flood of since, and that flood of since ushered in a flood of wrath, Matt. 24.37, 38, 39. Eighthly, It lays them open to Idolatry, which is a God-provoking, and a Land-destroying since, Hosea 2.6, 7, 8. and chap 4.6, 7, etc. Ah Sirs!
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Again, As their prosperity layes them open to the greatest sins, so their prosperity layes them open to the greatest temptations, witnesse their tempting of themselves,
Again, As their Prosperity lays them open to the greatest Sins, so their Prosperity lays them open to the greatest temptations, witness their tempting of themselves,
and witness their frequent tempting & provoking of the great God to his own face, and witnesse their daily, yea, their hourly tempting of Satan to tempt their own souls.
and witness their frequent tempting & provoking of the great God to his own face, and witness their daily, yea, their hourly tempting of Satan to tempt their own Souls.
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and why then should Gods holy ones envy wicked mens prosperity and worldly glory? &c. Again, their prosperity, and worldly felicity and glory, is all the portion, and all the heaven and happiness that ever they are like to have, Psal. 17.14. From men of the world, which have their portion in this life.
and why then should God's holy ones envy wicked men's Prosperity and worldly glory? etc. Again, their Prosperity, and worldly felicity and glory, is all the portion, and all the heaven and happiness that ever they Are like to have, Psalm 17.14. From men of the world, which have their portion in this life.
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doubtlesse these have never known what 'tis to have God for their portion. That's a very heart-cutting and soul-killing word that you have in that Matth. 6.2. Verily, I say unto you, that they have their reward.
doubtless these have never known what it's to have God for their portion. That's a very heart-cutting and Soul-killing word that you have in that Matthew 6.2. Verily, I say unto you, that they have their reward.
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there are snares on all their tables, and poison in all their cups, and the plague in all their brave clothes, &c. Dionysius the tyrant, to shew Dimocles (one of his flatterers) the felicity (or rather the infelicity) of a King attired him as a King,
there Are snares on all their tables, and poison in all their cups, and the plague in all their brave clothes, etc. Dionysius the tyrant, to show Democles (one of his Flatterers) the felicity (or rather the infelicity) of a King attired him as a King,
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and set him at the Table, served as a King, and whilst he was in his imperial robes he caused a naked sword with the point downward to be hung just over his head by a horse.
and Set him At the Table, served as a King, and while he was in his imperial robes he caused a naked sword with the point downward to be hung just over his head by a horse.
nor take any comfort or contentment in any other part of his royal entertainment, because of the sword, the sword that hung but by a single hair over his head.
nor take any Comfort or contentment in any other part of his royal entertainment, Because of the sword, the sword that hung but by a single hair over his head.
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Oh Sirs, a sword, a sharp sword, a two-edged sword, a sword of displeasure, a sword of wrath, a sword of vengeance hangs over the heads of every wicked person,
O Sirs, a sword, a sharp sword, a two-edged sword, a sword of displeasure, a sword of wrath, a sword of vengeance hangs over the Heads of every wicked person,
Again, When wicked men are at the highest, then are they neerest their fall, as you may see in that 37 Psal. and that 73 Psal. and in those great instances of Pharaoh, Adoni-bezeck, Ben-hadad, Ahab, Sennacherib, Haman, Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar, and Herod, &c. Look,
Again, When wicked men Are At the highest, then Are they nearest their fallen, as you may see in that 37 Psalm and that 73 Psalm and in those great instances of Pharaoh, Adoni-bezek, Ben-hadad, Ahab, Sennacherib, Haman, Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar, and Herod, etc. Look,
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the great ones of the world have suddenly fallen from their highest honours and dignities, and have been sorely and sadly exercised with the greatest scornes and calamities:
the great ones of the world have suddenly fallen from their highest honours and dignities, and have been sorely and sadly exercised with the greatest scorns and calamities:
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Valens the Emperour (a furious Arrian) being wounded in a Fight with the Gothes, in his flight he betook himself to a poor cottage, wherein he was burnt by the Gothes.
Valens the Emperor (a furious Arrian) being wounded in a Fight with the Goths, in his flight he betook himself to a poor cottage, wherein he was burned by the Goths.
Caesar having bathed his sword in the blood of the Senate, and his own Countrey-men, is after a while miserably murdered in the Senate by his own friends Cassius and Brutus, to shew, that they are but the scourges and rods of the Almighty, which he will cast into the fire,
Caesar having bathed his sword in the blood of the Senate, and his own Countrymen, is After a while miserably murdered in the Senate by his own Friends Cassius and Brutus, to show, that they Are but the scourges and rods of the Almighty, which he will cast into the fire,
The victorious Emperour Henry the fourth, who in 62 pitch't battels, for the most part, became victorious, fell to that poverty and misery before he died, that he was forced to petition to be a Prebend in the Church of Spire to maintain him in his old age, which the Bishop of that place denied him, whereupon he brake forth into that speech of Job, Have pity upon me, O my friends,
The victorious Emperor Henry the fourth, who in 62 pitched battles, for the most part, became victorious, fell to that poverty and misery before he died, that he was forced to petition to be a Prebend in the Church of Spire to maintain him in his old age, which the Bishop of that place denied him, whereupon he brake forth into that speech of Job, Have pity upon me, Oh my Friends,
And Procopius reports of King Guillimer, who was sometimes a potent King of the Vandals, that he was brought so low as to intreat his friend to sende him a Sponge, a Loaf of Bread, and an Harp;
And Procopius reports of King Guillimer, who was sometime a potent King of the Vandals, that he was brought so low as to entreat his friend to send him a Sponge, a Loaf of Bred, and an Harp;
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Dionysius, King of Sicily, was such a cruel tyrant, that his people banished him; after his banishment he went to Corinth, where he lived a base and contemptible life;
Dionysius, King of Sicily, was such a cruel tyrant, that his people banished him; After his banishment he went to Corinth, where he lived a base and contemptible life;
yet in his old age he had his eyes put out by the Empress Theodora; and being led at last in a string he was forced to cry out, Da•e panem Bellisario, &c. Give a crust to old blind Bellisarius, whom vertue advanced,
yet in his old age he had his eyes put out by the Empress Theodora; and being led At last in a string he was forced to cry out, Da•e Bread Bellisarius, etc. Give a crust to old blind Belisarius, whom virtue advanced,
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now it so happened, that one of these royal slaves, as he was drawing in the Chariot, had his eye almost continually fixt on the wheels, which Sesostris observing, ask't him,
now it so happened, that one of these royal slaves, as he was drawing in the Chariot, had his eye almost continually fixed on the wheels, which Sesostris observing, asked him,
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why he looked so seriously upon the wheels? he answered, that the falling of that spoke lowest which was even now highest put him in mind of the instability of fortune;
why he looked so seriously upon the wheels? he answered, that the falling of that spoke lowest which was even now highest put him in mind of the instability of fortune;
and that none fall so certainly and so suddenly, and under such dreadful calamities and miseries as those that have been most highly advanced in all worldly dignities and glories;
and that none fallen so Certainly and so suddenly, and under such dreadful calamities and misery's as those that have been most highly advanced in all worldly dignities and Glories;
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Again, God will bring them to an account for all those talents of power, of honour, of riches, of trust, of time, of interest that God hath given them in the world;
Again, God will bring them to an account for all those Talents of power, of honour, of riches, of trust, of time, of Interest that God hath given them in the world;
I have read of Philip the third of Spain, whose life was free from gross evils, professing that he would rather lose all his Kingdomes, than offend God willingly;
I have read of Philip the third of Spain, whose life was free from gross evils, professing that he would rather loose all his Kingdoms, than offend God willingly;
and these words break from him, Oh would to God I had never reigned, Oh that those years I have spent in my Kingdome, I had lived a private life in the wilderness;
and these words break from him, O would to God I had never reigned, O that those Years I have spent in my Kingdom, I had lived a private life in the Wilderness;
as he was going along to execution he went eating of his grapes, whereupon one of his fellow-souldiers rebuked him, saying, what are you eating your grapes now you are going to execution? the poor fellow replied, Prethee friend do not envy me my grapes,
as he was going along to execution he went eating of his grapes, whereupon one of his fellow-soldiers rebuked him, saying, what Are you eating your grapes now you Are going to execution? the poor fellow replied, Prithee friend do not envy me my grapes,
and delicates for his scraps? &c. for he very well knew, that though he was sine dome, yet not sine domino; he had a guard of glorious Angels to transport his holy, precious heaven-born soul into Abrahams bosome;
and delicates for his scraps? etc. for he very well knew, that though he was sine dome, yet not sine domino; he had a guard of glorious Angels to transport his holy, precious Heavenborn soul into Abrahams bosom;
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envy is a scourge to scourge the soul, 'tis a serpent to sting the soul, 'tis a poison to swell the soul, 'tis a Sawe to sawe the soul, 'tis a moth that corrupts the soul,
envy is a scourge to scourge the soul, it's a serpent to sting the soul, it's a poison to swell the soul, it's a Saw to saw the soul, it's a moth that corrupts the soul,
what is this but to turn others good into our own hurt, others glory and mercy into our own punishment and torment? and if this be not to create a hell in our own hearts I am much mistaken.
what is this but to turn Others good into our own hurt, Others glory and mercy into our own punishment and torment? and if this be not to create a hell in our own hearts I am much mistaken.
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When the bodies of the wicked are rotting in their graves, and their souls are roaring in hell, none of their worldly greatnesse, pomp, state, glory, gallantry, riches, rents or revenues shall descend after them to administer one drop of comfort to them;
When the bodies of the wicked Are rotting in their graves, and their Souls Are roaring in hell, none of their worldly greatness, pomp, state, glory, gallantry, riches, rends or revenues shall descend After them to administer one drop of Comfort to them;
Let your conversation be without covetousnesse (or love of silver, as the Greek word signifies) and be content with such things as you have, (or as the Greek hath it, NONLATINALPHABET, be content with present things) for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Let your Conversation be without covetousness (or love of silver, as the Greek word signifies) and be content with such things as you have, (or as the Greek hath it,, be content with present things) for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Though they had changed their glory for contempt, their fine raiment for sheep-skins and goat-skins, their silver for brasse, their plenty for scarcity, their fulnesse for emptinesse, their stately houses for holes and caves,
Though they had changed their glory for contempt, their fine raiment for sheepskins and goatskins, their silver for brass, their plenty for scarcity, their fullness for emptiness, their stately houses for holes and caves,
as you may see in Jacob. O Christians, though you have but little, yet you have the highest and the noblest title that can be to that little that you do enjoy,
as you may see in Jacob. Oh Christians, though you have but little, yet you have the highest and the Noblest title that can be to that little that you do enjoy,
a little with the kisses of Gods mouth is better than all the gold of Ophir; a drop of mercy from special love is better than a Sea of mercy from common bounty.
a little with the Kisses of God's Mouth is better than all the gold of Ophir; a drop of mercy from special love is better than a Sea of mercy from Common bounty.
Oh therefore never let a Christian murmur because he hath but a little, but rather let him be still a blessing of that God that hath blest his little,
O Therefore never let a Christian murmur Because he hath but a little, but rather let him be still a blessing of that God that hath blessed his little,
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and a more induring estate than the great and large estates of the wicked are, Psal. 37.16. A little that a righteous man hath, is better than the riches of many wicked.
and a more enduring estate than the great and large estates of the wicked Are, Psalm 37.16. A little that a righteous man hath, is better than the riches of many wicked.
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and one hundred pounds a year for ever is better than many hundreds in hand. 'Tis very observable, the Psalmist doth not simply say, the estate, but the rich estate;
and one hundred pounds a year for ever is better than many hundreds in hand. It's very observable, the Psalmist does not simply say, the estate, but the rich estate;
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but he upholdeth (or under-props) the righteous. By the armes of the wicked you are to understand their strength, their valour, their power, their wit, their wealth, their abundance, which is all the arms they have to support and bare up themselves in the world with;
but he upholds (or underprops) the righteous. By the arms of the wicked you Are to understand their strength, their valour, their power, their wit, their wealth, their abundance, which is all the arms they have to support and bore up themselves in the world with;
Now these armes shall be broken and when they are broken, then, even then, will God uphold the righteous, that is, God will be a continual overflowing fountain of good to his righteous ones,
Now these arms shall be broken and when they Are broken, then, even then, will God uphold the righteous, that is, God will be a continual overflowing fountain of good to his righteous ones,
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how often doth the pride, the oppression, the lying, the cheating, the over-reaching, the swearing, the cursing, the whoring, the covetousnesse, the drunkennesse,
how often does the pride, the oppression, the lying, the cheating, the overreaching, the swearing, the cursing, the whoring, the covetousness, the Drunkenness,
and the wantonnesse of the wicked cut the throat of all their mercies? these are the wickednesses that as a fire burnes up all their outward enjoyments,
and the wantonness of the wicked Cut the throat of all their Mercies? these Are the Wickednesses that as a fire burns up all their outward enjoyments,
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'tis the wickednesse of the wicked that causeth their prosperity to wither, and that provokes God to turn their plenty into scarcity, their glory into contempt, and their honour into shame;
it's the wickedness of the wicked that Causes their Prosperity to wither, and that provokes God to turn their plenty into scarcity, their glory into contempt, and their honour into shame;
'tis very observable that in the holy Scriptures the prosperous estates of the wicked are frequently compared to things of an abrupt existence, to a shadow which soon passeth away, to chaff, which a puff, a blast of wind easily disperseth and scattereth;
it's very observable that in the holy Scriptures the prosperous estates of the wicked Are frequently compared to things of an abrupt existence, to a shadow which soon passes away, to chaff, which a puff, a blast of wind Easily disperses and Scattereth;
yea, to a dream in the night, and what's a dream, but a quick fancy and a momentary vanity? All the riches that the wicked gain, either by their trades,
yea, to a dream in the night, and what's a dream, but a quick fancy and a momentary vanity? All the riches that the wicked gain, either by their trades,
and all the honour they gain in the Court, or in the Camp, or in the School, is but light and inconstant, 'tis but like the crackling of thorns under a pot;
and all the honour they gain in the Court, or in the Camp, or in the School, is but Light and inconstant, it's but like the crackling of thorns under a pot;
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A man that hath God for his portion can truly say that which no wicked man in the world can say, viz. Surely goodnesse and mercy shall follow me all the dayes of my life,
A man that hath God for his portion can truly say that which no wicked man in the world can say, viz. Surely Goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
as the persecutor follows him he persecutes, that is, it shall follow me frequently, it shall follow me constantly, it shall follow me swiftly, it shall follow me earnestly, it shall follow me unweariedly;
as the persecutor follows him he persecutes, that is, it shall follow me frequently, it shall follow me constantly, it shall follow me swiftly, it shall follow me earnestly, it shall follow me unweariedly;
'tis a Metaphor that is taken from beasts & birds of prey, that follow and flie after their prey with the greatest cagernesse, closenesse, and unweariednesse imaginable;
it's a Metaphor that is taken from beasts & Birds of prey, that follow and fly After their prey with the greatest cagernesse, closeness, and unweariedness imaginable;
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for in a moment they with all their greatnesse, state, pomp, and glory, are utterly vanished and banished out of the world. And so, Psal. 34.10. The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger, but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.
for in a moment they with all their greatness, state, pomp, and glory, Are utterly vanished and banished out of the world. And so, Psalm 34.10. The young Lions do lack, and suffer hunger, but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.
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Thirdly, By Lions they understand the Tyrants and the mighty Nimrods of the world, which are sometimes called Lions, Jer. 2.15. 1 Chron. 11.22. Nahum 2.13.
Thirdly, By Lions they understand the Tyrants and the mighty Nimrods of the world, which Are sometime called Lions, Jer. 2.15. 1 Chronicles 11.22. Nahum 2.13.
And lastly, By Lions they understand all the crafty and subtil Politicians of the earth, Ezek. 38.13. The Lion lurks very craftily and secretly for his prey.
And lastly, By Lions they understand all the crafty and subtle Politicians of the earth, Ezekiel 38.13. The lion lurks very craftily and secretly for his prey.
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yet the wise men that came from the East could see his Divinity sparkling in the midst of the straw, they could see an heavenly majesty and glory upon him when he lay among the beasts, when he lay in a manger, witnesse their tedious journey to find him,
yet the wise men that Come from the East could see his Divinity sparkling in the midst of the straw, they could see an heavenly majesty and glory upon him when he lay among the beasts, when he lay in a manger, witness their tedious journey to find him,
and glory upon all those that have God for their portion. There is no happinesse to that of having God for a mans portion, Psal. 144.15. Happy is that people that is in such a case, (but give me that word again) yea, happy is that people whose God is the Lord.
and glory upon all those that have God for their portion. There is no happiness to that of having God for a men portion, Psalm 144.15. Happy is that people that is in such a case, (but give me that word again) yea, happy is that people whose God is the Lord.
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and presently it follows, Happy art thou, O Israel, who is like unto thee? or, Oh the happinesses of thee, Oh Israel, Oh the multiplied happinesse, the heaped up happinesse that attends Israel: the Saints that have God for their portion are the worlds Paragons;
and presently it follows, Happy art thou, Oh Israel, who is like unto thee? or, O the Happinesses of thee, O Israel, O the multiplied happiness, the heaped up happiness that attends Israel: the Saints that have God for their portion Are the world's Paragons;
they are such great, such noble, such worthy worthies, that this world is not worthy to think on them, to look on them, to wait on them, or to enjoy their company;
they Are such great, such noble, such worthy worthies, that this world is not worthy to think on them, to look on them, to wait on them, or to enjoy their company;
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and that they are his sons who is King of Kings, and Lord of Lords; yea, all the Saints that have God for their portion are Kings, Rev. 1.6. And hath made us Kings and Priests unto God and his Father:
and that they Are his Sons who is King of Kings, and Lord of lords; yea, all the Saints that have God for their portion Are Kings, Rev. 1.6. And hath made us Kings and Priests unto God and his Father:
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They have the power, soveraignty, and authority of Kings, they are priviledged as Kings, they are guarded as Kings, they are adorned as Kings, they are entertained as Kings, they feed as Kings, they feed high, they live upon God and Christ,
They have the power, sovereignty, and Authority of Kings, they Are privileged as Kings, they Are guarded as Kings, they Are adorned as Kings, they Are entertained as Kings, they feed as Kings, they feed high, they live upon God and christ,
and glorious, when they have been friendlesse, and house-lesse, and penniless; yea, when they have been under the Swords, and Sawes, and Harrowes of persecution.
and glorious, when they have been friendless, and houseless, and penniless; yea, when they have been under the Swords, and Saws, and Harrows of persecution.
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The blind besotted world are sadly out, who are ready to set the Crown of Honour and Happiness upon any heads, rather than upon theirs that have God for their portion.
The blind besotted world Are sadly out, who Are ready to Set the Crown of Honour and Happiness upon any Heads, rather than upon theirs that have God for their portion.
What the Queen of Sheba said of Solomons servants, Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants which stand continually before thee, and that hear thy wisdome, is here very applicable to the Saints;
What the Queen of Sheba said of Solomons Servants, Happy Are thy men, happy Are these thy Servants which stand continually before thee, and that hear thy Wisdom, is Here very applicable to the Saints;
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Fourthly, If the Saints have such an excellent, such a matchless portion, O then let them never set their hearts and affections upon any earthly portions:
Fourthly, If the Saints have such an excellent, such a matchless portion, Oh then let them never Set their hearts and affections upon any earthly portions:
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'Tis true, O Christian, thou mayest lay thy hand upon an earthly portion, but thou must never set thy heart upon an earthly portion, Psal. 62.10. If Riches increase, set not thy heart upon them.
It's true, Oh Christian, thou Mayest lay thy hand upon an earthly portion, but thou must never Set thy heart upon an earthly portion, Psalm 62.10. If Riches increase, Set not thy heart upon them.
The Hebrews put the heart for the thoughts, affections, love, desire, joy, hope, confidence, &c. If riches increase, O set not thy thoughts upon them;
The Hebrews put the heart for the thoughts, affections, love, desire, joy, hope, confidence, etc. If riches increase, Oh Set not thy thoughts upon them;
If riches increase, O set not thy love upon them, set not thy desires upon them, set not thy joy and delight upon them, nor never place thy hope or confidence in them.
If riches increase, Oh Set not thy love upon them, Set not thy Desires upon them, Set not thy joy and delight upon them, nor never place thy hope or confidence in them.
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and is it not a greater shame, a greater dishonour, to see those that have the great God for their portion, to set their hearts and affections upon a little white and yellow clay? 'Twas a generous speech of that Heathen, Themistocles, who seeing something glister like a pearl in the dark, scorned to stoop for it himself,
and is it not a greater shame, a greater dishonour, to see those that have the great God for their portion, to Set their hearts and affections upon a little white and yellow clay? 'Twas a generous speech of that Heathen, Themistocles, who seeing something glister like a pearl in the dark, scorned to stoop for it himself,
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but bid another stoop, saying, Stoop thou, for thou art not Themistocles. O 'tis below a generous Christian, a gracious Christian, a noble Christian, that hath God for his portion, to stoop to the things of this world:
but bid Another stoop, saying, Stoop thou, for thou art not Themistocles. Oh it's below a generous Christian, a gracious Christian, a noble Christian, that hath God for his portion, to stoop to the things of this world:
'Tis not for you to be a fishing for Gudgeons, but for Towns, Forts, and Castles, said Cleopater to Mark Anthony; so say I, 'tis not for you that have God for your portion to be a fishing for the Honours, Riches, and Preferments of the world;
It's not for you to be a fishing for Gudgeons, but for Towns, Forts, and Castles, said Cleopater to Mark Anthony; so say I, it's not for you that have God for your portion to be a fishing for the Honours, Riches, and Preferments of the world;
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but for more grace, more holiness, more communion with God, more power against corruptions, more strength to withstand temptations, more abilities to bear afflictions, more sense of divine love,
but for more grace, more holiness, more communion with God, more power against corruptions, more strength to withstand temptations, more abilities to bear afflictions, more sense of divine love,
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and those riches of consolation that are in that God that is your portion; how should you dis-regard, how should you despise, how should you scorn the great things,
and those riches of consolation that Are in that God that is your portion; how should you disregard, how should you despise, how should you scorn the great things,
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O Christians, you have many thousand excellencies in God to set your affections upon, and you have many thousand excellencies in Christ to set your affections upon,
O Christians, you have many thousand excellencies in God to Set your affections upon, and you have many thousand excellencies in christ to Set your affections upon,
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and you have many thousand excellencies in the Spirit to set your affections upon, and you have many thousand excellencies in the Covenant to set your affections upon,
and you have many thousand excellencies in the Spirit to Set your affections upon, and you have many thousand excellencies in the Covenant to Set your affections upon,
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and you have many thousand excellencies in the Gospel to set your affections upon, and you have many thousand excellencies in the Ordinances to set your affections upon,
and you have many thousand excellencies in the Gospel to Set your affections upon, and you have many thousand excellencies in the Ordinances to Set your affections upon,
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and you have many thousand excellencies in promises to set your affections upon, and you have many thousand excellencies in prophecies to set your affections upon,
and you have many thousand excellencies in promises to Set your affections upon, and you have many thousand excellencies in prophecies to Set your affections upon,
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and you have many thousand excellencies in rare providences to set your affections upon, and you have many thousand excellencies in the Saints to set your affections upon;
and you have many thousand excellencies in rare providences to Set your affections upon, and you have many thousand excellencies in the Saints to Set your affections upon;
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Fisthly, If the Saints have such a glorious, such an incomparable portion; then let them be chearful and comfortable under all worldly crosses, losses, and troubles.
Firstly, If the Saints have such a glorious, such an incomparable portion; then let them be cheerful and comfortable under all worldly Crosses, losses, and Troubles.
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For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in your selves that ye have in heaven a better, and an enduring substance.
For you had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in your selves that you have in heaven a better, and an enduring substance.
and that could easily make up the want of any comfort or contentment, and that would certainly lie himself in the room of every comfort and contentment, that either his children should need or desire;
and that could Easily make up the want of any Comfort or contentment, and that would Certainly lie himself in the room of every Comfort and contentment, that either his children should need or desire;
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and in the power of this faith he rejoyces and triumphs in a day of thick darknesse and gloominess. 1 Sam. 1.5, 18. But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion,
and in the power of this faith he rejoices and Triumphos in a day of thick darkness and gloominess. 1 Sam. 1.5, 18. But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion,
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O my brethren, it doth no wayes become those that have God for their portion to walk up and down the world with clouded countenances, with saded countenances,
Oh my brothers, it does not ways become those that have God for their portion to walk up and down the world with clouded countenances, with saded countenances,
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Indeed when wicked men are exercised with crosses and losses, 'tis no wonder to see them take on like mad men, to see them take on bitterly like Micah, when he cried out, They have taken away my gods,
Indeed when wicked men Are exercised with Crosses and losses, it's no wonder to see them take on like mad men, to see them take on bitterly like micah, when he cried out, They have taken away my God's,
and what have I more? and what is this that ye say unto me, what aileth thee? Wicked mens bags and goods are their gods, they are their portion, they are their all,
and what have I more? and what is this that you say unto me, what aileth thee? Wicked men's bags and goods Are their God's, they Are their portion, they Are their all,
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and what would you have more? Seneca once told a Courtier that had lost his son, that he had no cause to mourn, either for that or ought else, because Caesar was his friend:
and what would you have more? Senecca once told a Courtier that had lost his son, that he had no cause to mourn, either for that or ought Else, Because Caesar was his friend:
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and one standing by, seeing them pass along, said, that it was a very sad condition that those poor people were in, to be thus hurried from the society of men,
and one standing by, seeing them pass along, said, that it was a very sad condition that those poor people were in, to be thus hurried from the society of men,
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was it not horrid, yea, hellish baseness in Ahab, who had a whole Kingdome at his devotion, to possess himself of poor Naboths vineyard by false swearing, hypocrisie, treachery, cruelty,
was it not horrid, yea, hellish baseness in Ahab, who had a Whole Kingdom At his devotion, to possess himself of poor Naboth's vineyard by false swearing, hypocrisy, treachery, cruelty,
and blood? but certainly, it is a far greater basenesse and wickedness in those that have God for their portion (or at least pretend to have God for their portion) to be a sharking,
and blood? but Certainly, it is a Far greater baseness and wickedness in those that have God for their portion (or At least pretend to have God for their portion) to be a sharking,
these men might do well to make that, Jer. 17.11. their daily companion; As the Partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not, so he that getteth riches,
these men might do well to make that, Jer. 17.11. their daily Companion; As the Partridge Sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not, so he that gets riches,
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O Sirs, there is a day a coming, wherein men shall wish that they had never laboured to sin themselves into honours, riches, preferments, high offices,
O Sirs, there is a day a coming, wherein men shall wish that they had never laboured to sin themselves into honours, riches, preferments, high Offices,
and high places, when God shall let some scarding drops of his wrath to fall upon their spirits who have sold all Christs and Christians concernments and their own consciences, to gain riches and high offices;
and high places, when God shall let Some scarding drops of his wrath to fallen upon their spirits who have sold all Christ and Christians concernments and their own Consciences, to gain riches and high Offices;
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how will they curse the day wherein they were born, and be ready by the knife or the halter to put an end to their most wretched dayes? O what a sad and lamentable thing would it be to see men worth many thousands a year, a purloining from others,
how will they curse the day wherein they were born, and be ready by the knife or the halter to put an end to their most wretched days? O what a sad and lamentable thing would it be to see men worth many thousands a year, a purloining from Others,
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or a defrauding, cheating, or over-reaching of others? but 'tis a far more sad and lamentable thing to see men who pretend to have God for their portion, to act all this,
or a defrauding, cheating, or overreaching of Others? but it's a Far more sad and lamentable thing to see men who pretend to have God for their portion, to act all this,
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How many be there in these dayes who pretend very high towards God, and yet sell the righteous for silver, and the poor for a pair of shooes, yea, that pollute the Name of God, the worship of God,
How many be there in these days who pretend very high towards God, and yet fell the righteous for silver, and the poor for a pair of shoes, yea, that pollute the Name of God, the worship of God,
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and why then shouldest thou go about to sin thy self into the enjoyment of those things which thou hast already in thy God? Hast thou forgot that Solomon got more hurt by his wealth,
and why then Shouldst thou go about to sin thy self into the enjoyment of those things which thou hast already in thy God? Hast thou forgotten that Solomon god more hurt by his wealth,
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and that the coal that the Eagle carried from her sacrifice to her nest set all on fire? have you forgotten what is said of Abraham in that, Gen. 13.2.
and that the coal that the Eagl carried from her sacrifice to her nest Set all on fire? have you forgotten what is said of Abraham in that, Gen. 13.2.
viz. That he was very rich in Cattle, in silver, and in gold? The Hebrew word Cabbedh, that is here rendered rich, signifies heavy, to shew that riches are a very heavy burden,
viz. That he was very rich in Cattle, in silver, and in gold? The Hebrew word Cabbedh, that is Here rendered rich, signifies heavy, to show that riches Are a very heavy burden,
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when there is guilt upon the conscience? what are full bags, when sin and wrath are at the bottome of them? O Sirs, you have an infinite fulnesse in that God that is your portion,
when there is guilt upon the conscience? what Are full bags, when since and wrath Are At the bottom of them? O Sirs, you have an infinite fullness in that God that is your portion,
Seventhly, If the Saints have such an excellent, glorious, and incomparable portion, O then let them glory in their portion, let them rejoyce and delight themselves in their portion;
Seventhly, If the Saints have such an excellent, glorious, and incomparable portion, Oh then let them glory in their portion, let them rejoice and delight themselves in their portion;
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but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me; that I am the Lord which exercise loving kindnesse, judgement, and righteousnesse in the earth,
but let him that Glorieth glory in this, that he understands and Knoweth me; that I am the Lord which exercise loving kindness, judgement, and righteousness in the earth,
for in these things I delight, saith the Lord; Isa. 41.16. Thou shalt rejoyce in the Lord, and shalt glory in the holy one of Israel; and Chap. 45.25. In the Lord shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory.
for in these things I delight, Says the Lord; Isaiah 41.16. Thou shalt rejoice in the Lord, and shalt glory in the holy one of Israel; and Chap. 45.25. In the Lord shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory.
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and shall not a Christian glory in that God that fills heaven and earth with his glory? In all the Scriptures there is no one duty more prest, than this of rejoycing in God;
and shall not a Christian glory in that God that fills heaven and earth with his glory? In all the Scriptures there is no one duty more pressed, than this of rejoicing in God;
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O Christians, the joy of the Lord is your strength, Neh. 8.10. 'tis your doing strength, and your bearing strength, and your suffering strength, and your prevailing strength;
O Christians, the joy of the Lord is your strength, Neh 8.10. it's your doing strength, and your bearing strength, and your suffering strength, and your prevailing strength;
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'Tis one of the saddest sights in all the world to see a man that hath God for his portion, with Cain, to walk up and down this world with a dejected countenance.
It's one of the Saddest sights in all the world to see a man that hath God for his portion, with Cain, to walk up and down this world with a dejected countenance.
when they go sighing, lamenting, and mourning up and down, when as they should be a rejoycing and a delighting of themselves in him and his goodness, that he threatens to pursue them to the death with all manner of calamities and miseries upon that very score, Deut. 28.47, 48. Because thou servest not the Lord thy God with joyfulnesse,
when they go sighing, lamenting, and mourning up and down, when as they should be a rejoicing and a delighting of themselves in him and his Goodness, that he threatens to pursue them to the death with all manner of calamities and misery's upon that very score, Deuteronomy 28.47, 48. Because thou servest not the Lord thy God with joyfulness,
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and with gladnesse of heart, for the abundance of all things, therefore shalt thou serve thine enemies which the Lord shall sond against thee, in hunger,
and with gladness of heart, for the abundance of all things, Therefore shalt thou serve thine enemies which the Lord shall sond against thee, in hunger,
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And look as God is the best God, so he is the greatest and the fullest good, he can as easily fill the most capacious souls up to the very brim with all inward and outward excellencies and mercies,
And look as God is the best God, so he is the greatest and the Fullest good, he can as Easily fill the most capacious Souls up to the very brim with all inward and outward excellencies and Mercies,
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or, my God shall NONLATINALPHABET fill-up all your need, as he did the widows vessels in that 2 Kings 4.3, 4, 5, 6. Godlinesse hath the promise both of this life and that which is to come;
or, my God shall fill-up all your need, as he did the Widows vessels in that 2 Kings 4.3, 4, 5, 6. Godliness hath the promise both of this life and that which is to come;
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O Sirs, how can that man be poor, how can that man want that hath the Lord of heaven and earth for his portion? Surely he cannot want light that enjoyes the Sun,
O Sirs, how can that man be poor, how can that man want that hath the Lord of heaven and earth for his portion? Surely he cannot want Light that enjoys the Sun,
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and why then should they be afraid of wants? How doth that pretty bird the Robin-red-breast cheerfully sit and sing in the chamber-window, and yet knows not where he shall make the next meal,
and why then should they be afraid of Wants? How does that pretty bird the Robin-red-breast cheerfully fit and sing in the chamber-window, and yet knows not where he shall make the next meal,
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O what a shame is it that men that have God for their portion should act below this little bird? I have read of famous Mr. Dod (who is doubtlesse now high in heaven) who intending to marry, was much troubled with fears and cares how he should live in that condition, his in-comes being so small, that they would but maintain him in a single condition;
Oh what a shame is it that men that have God for their portion should act below this little bird? I have read of famous Mr. Dod (who is doubtless now high in heaven) who intending to marry, was much troubled with fears and Cares how he should live in that condition, his incomes being so small, that they would but maintain him in a single condition;
Rather than Israel should want, did not God feed them with Manna in the wildernesse? and rather than Eliah and the widow should not have their wants supplied, did not God work a miracle, by causing the handful of meal in the barrel,
Rather than Israel should want, did not God feed them with Manna in the Wilderness? and rather than Elijah and the widow should not have their Wants supplied, did not God work a miracle, by causing the handful of meal in the barrel,
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yea himself, and will he deny you lesser things? hath he given you those things that are more worth than ten thousand worlds, and will he not give you bread to eat,
yea himself, and will he deny you lesser things? hath he given you those things that Are more worth than ten thousand world's, and will he not give you bred to eat,
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an unworthy thing, for you to be troubled, afflicted, and grieved, because you want this and that worldly contentment and enjoyment, which God bestows upon such whose wickednesse hath debased them below the Oxe and the Asse, I mean, men of beastly spirits,
an unworthy thing, for you to be troubled, afflicted, and grieved, Because you want this and that worldly contentment and enjoyment, which God bestows upon such whose wickedness hath debased them below the Ox and the Ass, I mean, men of beastly spirits,
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so those that have God for their portion have five thousand times a greater portion than the wicked of the world whose portion only lies in perishing trifles, and in tried vanities;
so those that have God for their portion have five thousand times a greater portion than the wicked of the world whose portion only lies in perishing trifles, and in tried vanities;
O say to all vexing, wasting, distracting, and disturbing cares, as Ephraim once said to his Idols, Get you hence, for what have I any more to do with you? Christs counsel should lie warm upon every mans heart that hath God for his portion, Take no thought, saying, what shall we eat? or what shall we drink? or wherewithall shall we be clothed? and so should the Apostles, Cast all your care on him, for he careth for you:
Oh say to all vexing, wasting, distracting, and disturbing Cares, as Ephraim once said to his Idols, Get you hence, for what have I any more to do with you? Christ counsel should lie warm upon every men heart that hath God for his portion, Take no Thought, saying, what shall we eat? or what shall we drink? or wherewithal shall we be clothed? and so should the Apostles, Cast all your care on him, for he Careth for you:
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but the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the keeper of Israel never slumbers nor sleeps, his eyes are alwayes open upon the upright, he still stands Centinel for his peoples good,
but the lion of the Tribe of Judah, the Lord jesus christ, who is the keeper of Israel never slumbers nor sleeps, his eyes Are always open upon the upright, he still Stands Centinel for his peoples good,
and therefore why should inordinate cares eat up the hearts of Christians? O Christians, of all burthens the burthen of carking cares will sit the heaviest upon your spirits;
and Therefore why should inordinate Cares eat up the hearts of Christians? O Christians, of all burdens the burden of carking Cares will fit the Heaviest upon your spirits;
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inordinate cares vex the heart, they divide the heart, they scratch and tear the heart, they pierce and wound the heart through and through with many sorrows;
inordinate Cares vex the heart, they divide the heart, they scratch and tear the heart, they pierce and wound the heart through and through with many sorrows;
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and did not observe every tear that drops from your eyes, &c. whereas his eye is still upon you, Deut. 11.11, 12. But the Land whither ye go to possesse it, is a land of hils and valleys,
and did not observe every tear that drops from your eyes, etc. whereas his eye is still upon you, Deuteronomy 11.11, 12. But the Land whither you go to possess it, is a land of hills and valleys,
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Fifthly, Inordinate cares are a reproach and a dishonour to the fidelity of God, as if he were not the faithful witnesse, the faithful God, that hath bound himself by promise, by covenant,
Fifthly, Inordinate Cares Are a reproach and a dishonour to the Fidis of God, as if he were not the faithful witness, the faithful God, that hath bound himself by promise, by Covenant,
and therefore whoever is unfaithful, God will be sure to shew himself a faithful God, in making good all that he hath spoken concerning them that fear him.
and Therefore whoever is unfaithful, God will be sure to show himself a faithful God, in making good all that he hath spoken Concerning them that Fear him.
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I had rather, said Plutarch, that men should say, there was never any such person in the world as Plutarch, rather than say, that Plutarch is unfaithful;
I had rather, said Plutarch, that men should say, there was never any such person in the world as Plutarch, rather than say, that Plutarch is unfaithful;
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he throws down the Gantler, and doth as it were challenge all Israel to shew but that one thing that God had failed them in of all the good things that he had promised.
he throws down the Gantler, and does as it were challenge all Israel to show but that one thing that God had failed them in of all the good things that he had promised.
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If God in very faithfulnesse afflicts his people to make good his threatnings, O how much more in faithfulnesse will he preserve and provide for his people, to make good his promises? God hath never broke his word,
If God in very faithfulness afflicts his people to make good his threatenings, O how much more in faithfulness will he preserve and provide for his people, to make good his promises? God hath never broke his word,
and yet all inordinate cares leaves a blot upon his faithfulnesse. But Sixthly and lastly, Inordinate cares are a reproach to the pity and compassion of God;
and yet all inordinate Cares leaves a blot upon his faithfulness. But Sixthly and lastly, Inordinate Cares Are a reproach to the pity and compassion of God;
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whereas God is all pities, all bowels, all compassions, all tendernesses, Psal. 103.13. Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him:
whereas God is all pities, all bowels, all compassions, all Tendernesses, Psalm 103.13. Like as a father Pitieth his children, so the Lord Pitieth them that Fear him:
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and he is called the Father of all mercies, because all the mercies, all the pities, all the bowels, all the compassions that are in all the Fathers on earth are but a drop of his Ocean, a spark of his flame, a mite out of his Treasury.
and he is called the Father of all Mercies, Because all the Mercies, all the pities, all the bowels, all the compassions that Are in all the Father's on earth Are but a drop of his Ocean, a spark of his flame, a mite out of his Treasury.
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when all the passengers were at their wits end for fear, &c. and when he was asked the reason of his mirth, he answered, that the Pilot of the Ship was his father,
when all the passengers were At their wits end for Fear, etc. and when he was asked the reason of his mirth, he answered, that the Pilot of the Ship was his father,
and whil'st he hath a breast there is no reason why his children should fear the want of milk. That golden promise, Heb. 13.5. were there no more, hath enough in it to steel and arm the soul against all inordinate cares.
and whilst he hath a breast there is no reason why his children should Fear the want of milk. That golden promise, Hebrew 13.5. were there no more, hath enough in it to steel and arm the soul against all inordinate Cares.
Five times, as one well observes, is this precious promise renewed, that we may suck and be satisfied with the breasts of its consolations, that we may milk out and be delighted with the abundance of its glory.
Five times, as one well observes, is this precious promise renewed, that we may suck and be satisfied with the breasts of its consolations, that we may milk out and be delighted with the abundance of its glory.
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and shall not the word, the promise, the protest of the King of Kings so often repeated much more arm us against all base distrustful and distracting cares? O Christians, the remembrance of this blessed truth, that God is your portion, should make you sing care away,
and shall not the word, the promise, the protest of the King of Kings so often repeated much more arm us against all base distrustful and distracting Cares? O Christians, the remembrance of this blessed truth, that God is your portion, should make you sing care away,
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The scope of the Apostle is not to shew that such as are Saints, and have God for their portion have a civil and common interest in all mens earthly possessions;
The scope of the Apostle is not to show that such as Are Saints, and have God for their portion have a civil and Common Interest in all men's earthly possessions;
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and all the mercies of the Ministers of the Gospel, whether they are ordinary or extraordinary, are all for the information, edification, confirmation, consolation,
and all the Mercies of the Ministers of the Gospel, whither they Are ordinary or extraordinary, Are all for the information, edification, confirmation, consolation,
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all the good that is to be found in honours, in riches, in pleasures, in preferments, in husband, in wife, in children, in friends, &c. is to be found onely and eminently in God;
all the good that is to be found in honours, in riches, in pleasures, in preferments, in husband, in wife, in children, in Friends, etc. is to be found only and eminently in God;
O what a Trappan are worldly portions to most men? yea, what fuel are they to corruption? and how often do they lay persons open to destruction? Eccles. 5.13. There is a sore evil which I have seen under the Sun, namely, riches kept for the owners therefore to their hurt.
O what a Trappan Are worldly portions to most men? yea, what fuel Are they to corruption? and how often do they lay Persons open to destruction? Eccles. 5.13. There is a soar evil which I have seen under the Sun, namely, riches kept for the owners Therefore to their hurt.
Though riches in themselves are Gods blessings, yet through the corruptions that are in mens hearts they prove weapons of wickedness, and engines to evil:
Though riches in themselves Are God's blessings, yet through the corruptions that Are in men's hearts they prove weapons of wickedness, and Engines to evil:
There is a sore evil, the Septuagint reads it, infirmitas pessima, a sore disease; Pagnin and Arias Montanus reads it mala infirmitas, an evil disease;
There is a soar evil, the septuagint reads it, Infirmitas pessima, a soar disease; Pagnin and Arias Montanus reads it mala Infirmitas, an evil disease;
Latimer in a Sermon before King Edward the sixth, tells a story of a rich man, that when he lay upon his sick bed, some told him that came to visit him, that by all they were able to discern he was a dead man, he was no man for this world;
Latimer in a Sermon before King Edward the sixth, tells a story of a rich man, that when he lay upon his sick Bed, Some told him that Come to visit him, that by all they were able to discern he was a dead man, he was no man for this world;
and leave these riches behind me? Do you think, Sirs, that riches were not kept for this mans hurt? without a peradventure in this mans heart was write the God of this present world.
and leave these riches behind me? Do you think, Sirs, that riches were not kept for this men hurt? without a Peradventure in this men heart was writ the God of this present world.
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And the same Father Latimer elsewhere saith, that if he had an enemy to whom it was lawful to wish evil, he would chiefly wish him great store of riches,
And the same Father Latimer elsewhere Says, that if he had an enemy to whom it was lawful to wish evil, he would chiefly wish him great store of riches,
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Queen Mary said, when she was dying, that if they should open her when she was dead, they should finde Calice lying at the bottome of her heart, implying, that the loss of it broke her heart.
Queen Marry said, when she was dying, that if they should open her when she was dead, they should find Calice lying At the bottom of her heart, implying, that the loss of it broke her heart.
and so choaked them, they melted their gold, and poured it down their throats, resolving that they should have their fill of gold, who preferred gold before the lives and souls of men.
and so choked them, they melted their gold, and poured it down their throats, resolving that they should have their fill of gold, who preferred gold before the lives and Souls of men.
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How many millions of bodies and souls have the Spaniards destroyed to possess themselves of the riches of the West - Indies? But let me a little further shew you,
How many millions of bodies and Souls have the Spanish destroyed to possess themselves of the riches of the West - Indies? But let me a little further show you,
how hurtful, how dangerous and pernicious earthly riches, earthly portions are oftentimes to their owners; and this I shall do by a brief induction of these particulars.
how hurtful, how dangerous and pernicious earthly riches, earthly portions Are oftentimes to their owners; and this I shall do by a brief induction of these particulars.
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do not rich men oppresse you, and draw you before the judgment-seats? Do not they blaspheme that worthy Name by which ye are called? and this you may see also in the rich Citizens of Jerusalem, & in King Herod; & the very same spirit you may run and read in the Scribes and Pharises, who were the rich and the great men of the times,
do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the Judgment-seats? Do not they Blaspheme that worthy Name by which you Are called? and this you may see also in the rich Citizens of Jerusalem, & in King Herod; & the very same Spirit you may run and read in the Scribes and Pharisees, who were the rich and the great men of the times,
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Secondly, Earthly portions do estrange the heart from God, as you see in the prodigal, Luke 15. and in those wealthy Monsters that say unto God, Depart from us,
Secondly, Earthly portions do estrange the heart from God, as you see in the prodigal, Lycia 15. and in those wealthy Monsters that say unto God, Depart from us,
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so that he may well sing his part with those sad souls, What hath pride profited us? or what profit hath the pomp of riches brought us? All those things are passed away like as a shadow,
so that he may well sing his part with those sad Souls, What hath pride profited us? or what profit hath the pomp of riches brought us? All those things Are passed away like as a shadow,
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and so they did Sodome & Gomorrah afterwards, and so they did the two Kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and their Hosts, Judg. 8.11, 12. and so they did the people of La•sh, in that Judg. 18. 6-28.
and so they did Sodom & Gomorrah afterwards, and so they did the two Kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and their Hosts, Judges 8.11, 12. and so they did the people of La•sh, in that Judges 18. 6-28.
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and so the peace, plenty, and prosperity of the Bohemians cast them into so great a security, that they began to grow very loose and base in their lives,
and so the peace, plenty, and Prosperity of the Bohemians cast them into so great a security, that they began to grow very lose and base in their lives,
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No more can the Devil or the World hurt any man, till by dandling of him on the knee of prosperity, they come to lull him asleep in the bed of security. But
No more can the devil or the World hurt any man, till by dandling of him on the knee of Prosperity, they come to lull him asleep in the Bed of security. But
and so what do all the sweet profits, pleasures, and preferments of this world, but make men lose the scent of grace, the scent of glory, the scent of holinesse, and the scent of happinesse.
and so what do all the sweet profits, pleasures, and preferments of this world, but make men loose the scent of grace, the scent of glory, the scent of holiness, and the scent of happiness.
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and their sporting times, and their sleeping times, & that which is worse, their sinning-times, &c. But ah how rare is it to see rich men covet after hearing times,
and their sporting times, and their sleeping times, & that which is Worse, their sinning-times, etc. But ah how rare is it to see rich men covet After hearing times,
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Sixthly, Earthly riches commonly load the soul with a multitude of cares, fears, griefs, and vexations, which do mightily disturb the soul, distract the soul,
Sixthly, Earthly riches commonly load the soul with a multitude of Cares, fears, griefs, and vexations, which do mightily disturb the soul, distract the soul,
What if such a friend should be unfaithful to his trust? what if such a Ship should miscarry? what if such an one should break, that owes me so much? what if my title to such a Lordship should not prove good? what if flawes be found in my Evidences for such and such Lands? what if fire should consume my habitation? what if thiefs should rob me of my treasure? &c. and what do all these what's tend to,
What if such a friend should be unfaithful to his trust? what if such a Ship should miscarry? what if such an one should break, that owes me so much? what if my title to such a Lordship should not prove good? what if flaws be found in my Evidences for such and such Lands? what if fire should consume my habitation? what if thieves should rob me of my treasure? etc. and what do all these what's tend to,
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Vices are more costly than vertues; vertue observes a mean, but vice knowes none; vice is all for extreams, witnesse the prodigious wickednesse of these times. But
Vices Are more costly than Virtues; virtue observes a mean, but vice knows none; vice is all for extremes, witness the prodigious wickedness of these times. But
Eighthly, Earthly riches are many times reserved as witnesses against the rich in the great day of their account, James 5.1, 2, 3. Go to now ye rich men, weep and howl for the miseries that shall come upon you:
Eighthly, Earthly riches Are many times reserved as Witnesses against the rich in the great day of their account, James 5.1, 2, 3. Go to now you rich men, weep and howl for the misery's that shall come upon you:
Among all the spirits of just men made perfect, there is not one to be found that will give in his witnesse against this sweet and blessed Truth that I have asserted;
Among all the spirits of just men made perfect, there is not one to be found that will give in his witness against this sweet and blessed Truth that I have asserted;
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and among all the Saints on earth you shall not finde one, but will with both hands readily subscribe to this glorious Maxime, viz. That God is such a portion, that hath never hurt them, that hath never harm'd them,
and among all the Saints on earth you shall not find one, but will with both hands readily subscribe to this glorious Maxim, viz. That God is such a portion, that hath never hurt them, that hath never harmed them,
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and Sigusmund the Emperour, and Lewis the eleventh, King of France, straitly charged all their servants, that when they saw them sick, they should never dare to name that bitter word Death in their ears.
and Sigusmund the Emperor, and Lewis the eleventh, King of France, straitly charged all their Servants, that when they saw them sick, they should never Dare to name that bitter word Death in their ears.
and earthly Paradise, instead of admiring it or him for it, he only returned him this grave and serious Memento, Haec sunt quae faciunt invitos mori, These are the things which make us unwilling to die, &c. And by daily experience we finde that of all men wealthy men are most unwilling to die.
and earthly Paradise, instead of admiring it or him for it, he only returned him this grave and serious Memento, Haec sunt Quae faciunt invitos Mori, These Are the things which make us unwilling to die, etc. And by daily experience we find that of all men wealthy men Are most unwilling to die.
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A man that hath God for his portion, that hath God in his armes, may well sing it out with old Simeon, Lord, let thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word, for mine eyes hath seen thy salvation;
A man that hath God for his portion, that hath God in his arms, may well sing it out with old Simeon, Lord, let thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word, for mine eyes hath seen thy salvation;
and with the Church, Make hast, my beloved, and be thou like a Roe, or to a young Hart upon the mountain of spices, Cant. 8. ult. and, Come Lord Jesus, come quickly, Rev. 22.20. Did Christ die for me, that I might live with him? I will not therefore desire to live long from him;
and with the Church, Make haste, my Beloved, and be thou like a Roe, or to a young Heart upon the mountain of spices, Cant 8. ult. and, Come Lord jesus, come quickly, Rev. 22.20. Did christ die for me, that I might live with him? I will not Therefore desire to live long from him;
The dying words of my young Lord Harrington were these, O my God, when shall I be with thee? Cyprian could receive the cruellest sentence of death with a Deo gratias; and holy Andrew saluted the Cross on which he was to be crucified, saying, Take me from men, and restore me to my Master:
The dying words of my young Lord Harrington were these, Oh my God, when shall I be with thee? Cyprian could receive the Cruellest sentence of death with a God gratias; and holy Andrew saluted the Cross on which he was to be Crucified, saying, Take me from men, and restore me to my Master:
And certainly to keep up such precious thoughts and notions as these are of God, is that work of works that lies upon every mans hand that hath God for his portion.
And Certainly to keep up such precious thoughts and notions as these Are of God, is that work of works that lies upon every men hand that hath God for his portion.
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and where the heart is not mightily over-aw'd by the Spirit of God, and over-power'd by the grace of God, there all manner of dark and dismal apprehensions of God abounds:
and where the heart is not mightily overawed by the Spirit of God, and overpowered by the grace of God, there all manner of dark and dismal apprehensions of God abounds:
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and therefore he will use all his power and crast to blow up every spark (every hard thought of God) into a flame, especially when outward troubles and inward distresles are upon us;
and Therefore he will use all his power and Crust to blow up every spark (every hard Thought of God) into a flame, especially when outward Troubles and inward distresles Are upon us;
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what sayes Satan, Dost thou think that God loves thee, O Christian, when he deals thus sharply and severely with thee? doth he pretend kindnesse to thee,
what Says Satan, Dost thou think that God loves thee, Oh Christian, when he deals thus sharply and severely with thee? does he pretend kindness to thee,
and given thee up into their pawes and jawes? how canst thou think that he hath any pity and compassion towards thee, who makes no better provision for thee? what vanity is it to believe that he will give thee a crown, that denies thee a crust? and that he will give thee an house not made with hands,
and given thee up into their paws and Jaws? how Canst thou think that he hath any pity and compassion towards thee, who makes no better provision for thee? what vanity is it to believe that he will give thee a crown, that Denies thee a crust? and that he will give thee an house not made with hands,
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and yet suffer thee to be turned out of house and home? and that he will do so much for thee in another world, who doth so little for thee in this world? &c. And thus Satan takes his opportunities to provoke corrupt nature,
and yet suffer thee to be turned out of house and home? and that he will do so much for thee in Another world, who does so little for thee in this world? etc. And thus Satan Takes his opportunities to provoke corrupt nature,
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And certainly, that Christian is a very great stranger to his own heart, that is not able to say from experience, that it is one of the highest and hardest works in this world to keep up good & gracious thoughts of God, to keep up honourable and noble thoughts of God in a suffering condition,
And Certainly, that Christian is a very great stranger to his own heart, that is not able to say from experience, that it is one of the highest and Hardest works in this world to keep up good & gracious thoughts of God, to keep up honourable and noble thoughts of God in a suffering condition,
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and that by telling of you, that the more glorious & blessed thoughts you keep up in your souls of God, the more spiritual, the more frequent, the more fervent, the more abundant, the more constant,
and that by telling of you, that the more glorious & blessed thoughts you keep up in your Souls of God, the more spiritual, the more frequent, the more fervent, the more abundant, the more constant,
and increased, yea, and the more your evidences for heaven will be cleared, your gracious experiences multiplied, your communion with God raised, your way to glory facilitated, and all your sufferings sweetned;
and increased, yea, and the more your evidences for heaven will be cleared, your gracious experiences multiplied, your communion with God raised, your Way to glory facilitated, and all your sufferings sweetened;
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and though he snatches many a mercy from thee, yet say, he is thy portion; and though he multiplies thy burthens upon thee, yet say, he is thy portion;
and though he snatches many a mercy from thee, yet say, he is thy portion; and though he multiplies thy burdens upon thee, yet say, he is thy portion;
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for death to such an one is but the way to paradise, the way to all heavenly delights, the way to those everlasting springs of pleasure that are at Gods right hand, the way to life, immortality,
for death to such an one is but the Way to paradise, the Way to all heavenly delights, the Way to those everlasting springs of pleasure that Are At God's right hand, the Way to life, immortality,
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What is a drop of vinegar put into an Ocean of wine? what is it for one to have a rainy day, who is going to take possession of a Kingdome? A Dutch Martyr feeling the flame to come to his beard, Ah, said he, what a small pain is this, to be compared to the glory to come? Lactantius boasts of the bravenesse of that spirit that was upon the Martyrs in his time;
What is a drop of vinegar put into an Ocean of wine? what is it for one to have a rainy day, who is going to take possession of a Kingdom? A Dutch Martyr feeling the flame to come to his beard, Ah, said he, what a small pain is this, to be compared to the glory to come? Lactantius boasts of the braveness of that Spirit that was upon the Martyrs in his time;
Henry and John (two Augustine Monks) being the first that were burnt in Germany, and Mr. Rogers the first that was burnt in Queen Maries dayes, did all sing in the flames;
Henry and John (two Augustine Monks) being the First that were burned in Germany, and Mr. Rogers the First that was burned in Queen Mary's days, did all sing in the flames;
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and frequently put that day farre from you, and had rather with Peter fall upon building of Tabernacles, then with Paul, desire to be dissolved, and to be with Christ.
and frequently put that day Far from you, and had rather with Peter fallen upon building of Tabernacles, then with Paul, desire to be dissolved, and to be with christ.
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O Christians, how justly may that father be angry with his child that is unwilling to come home? and how justly may that husband be displeased with his wife, who is unwilling to ride to him in a rainy day,
Oh Christians, how justly may that father be angry with his child that is unwilling to come home? and how justly may that husband be displeased with his wife, who is unwilling to ride to him in a rainy day,
Fourteenthly and lastly, If God be the Saints portion, then let all the Saints give all diligence to make this clearly and fully out to their own souls, that God is their portion.
Fourteenthly and lastly, If God be the Saints portion, then let all the Saints give all diligence to make this clearly and Fully out to their own Souls, that God is their portion.
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as shall turn their prayers into praises, and their petitions into thanksgivings; Psal. 84.11. The Lord will give grace and glory, and no good thing will he with-hold from them that walk uprightly.
as shall turn their Prayers into praises, and their petitions into thanksgivings; Psalm 84.11. The Lord will give grace and glory, and no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
how can he then but sooner or later give a cleer and satisfactory evidence into his peoples bosomes, that he is their portion? And not onely express promises, but also the graces of the Spirit and the testimony of the Spirit confirms the same thing;
how can he then but sooner or later give a clear and satisfactory evidence into his peoples bosoms, that he is their portion? And not only express promises, but also the graces of the Spirit and the testimony of the Spirit confirms the same thing;
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Shall an instinct in nature teach young ones to know their Damms, and shall not the Spirit of God by a divine instinct teach the Saints to know God to be their God,
Shall an instinct in nature teach young ones to know their Dams, and shall not the Spirit of God by a divine instinct teach the Saints to know God to be their God,
and one that for many years together lay under the burthen of a wounded spirit, and was much troubled in mind for want of assurance that God was her portion,
and one that for many Years together lay under the burden of a wounded Spirit, and was much troubled in mind for want of assurance that God was her portion,
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and pressing many Gospel-promises upon her, she took it with a kinde of indignation and anger that he should offer to present any promises to her, to whom (as she thought) they did not belong;
and pressing many Gospel promises upon her, she took it with a kind of Indignation and anger that he should offer to present any promises to her, to whom (as she Thought) they did not belong;
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I shall onely touch upon some, by which your selves may guesse at others. First, By this means your hearts will come to be fixed, setled, and established:
I shall only touch upon Some, by which your selves may guess At Others. First, By this means your hearts will come to be fixed, settled, and established:
but by a personal evidence and certainty of knowledge that he is his particular portions whil'st a mans particular propriety is unsetled, all is unsetled in his soul;
but by a personal evidence and certainty of knowledge that he is his particular portions whilst a men particular propriety is unsettled, all is unsettled in his soul;
O Christians, had you but once a personal evidence in your own bosomes that God is your portion, all those doubts that are bred and fed by ignorance and unbelief,
O Christians, had you but once a personal evidence in your own bosoms that God is your portion, all those doubts that Are bred and fed by ignorance and unbelief,
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and that cast reproach upon God, Christ, and the Promises, &c. and that do most gratifie and advantage Satan to tempt and try your souls, would vanish and disperse as the Clouds do before the Sun when it shines in its brightnesse:
and that cast reproach upon God, christ, and the Promises, etc. and that doe most gratify and advantage Satan to tempt and try your Souls, would vanish and disperse as the Clouds do before the Sun when it shines in its brightness:
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A Christian may have God for his portion, yet till he comes to see God to be his portion he will spend his dayes in sighing, mourning, and complaining;
A Christian may have God for his portion, yet till he comes to see God to be his portion he will spend his days in sighing, mourning, and complaining;
And what will bring a mans heart over to answer to this blessed aime of the Scripture? certainly nothing below an assurance, that God is his portion It was a noble resolution of blessed Bradford, who in one of his Epistles, saith thus, O Lord sometimes methinks I feel it so with me,
And what will bring a men heart over to answer to this blessed aim of the Scripture? Certainly nothing below an assurance, that God is his portion It was a noble resolution of blessed Bradford, who in one of his Epistles, Says thus, Oh Lord sometime methinks I feel it so with me,
and my heart as hard and flintie as theirs, &c. shall I therefore conclude, that thou art not my father? nay, I will rather reason otherwise (saith he) I do believe thou art my Father, I will come unto thee, that thou mayest enlighten this blind mind of mine,
and my heart as hard and flinty as theirs, etc. shall I Therefore conclude, that thou art not my father? nay, I will rather reason otherwise (Says he) I do believe thou art my Father, I will come unto thee, that thou Mayest enlighten this blind mind of mine,
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Next to damnation it is one of the greatest troubles that can attend a Christian to be alwayes exercised and perplexed with doubts about his salvation;
Next to damnation it is one of the greatest Troubles that can attend a Christian to be always exercised and perplexed with doubts about his salvation;
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And the same noble temper was upon those Worthies, in Heb. 10.34. They took joyfully the spoiling of their goods, knowing in themselves that they had in heaven a better and an induring substance;
And the same noble temper was upon those Worthies, in Hebrew 10.34. They took joyfully the spoiling of their goods, knowing in themselves that they had in heaven a better and an enduring substance;
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they took joyfully the spoiling of their earthly portions being well assured in their own souls that they should enjoy an heavenly portion, an everlasting portion.
they took joyfully the spoiling of their earthly portions being well assured in their own Souls that they should enjoy an heavenly portion, an everlasting portion.
and this carried them bravely thorow honour and dishonour, thorow evil report and good report, and thorow all weaknesses, sicknesses, distresses, wants, dangers, and death;
and this carried them bravely thorough honour and dishonour, thorough evil report and good report, and thorough all Weaknesses, Sicknesses, Distresses, Wants, dangers, and death;
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and this was that that did unsting all their crosses, losses and reproaches, and that made them rejoyce and sing under those very burthens and trials that would have broke the necks, backs, and hearts of others.
and this was that that did unsting all their Crosses, losses and Reproaches, and that made them rejoice and sing under those very burdens and trials that would have broke the necks, backs, and hearts of Others.
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but how many are there in these dayes, who were look't upon as better men, who have changed their names, their notes, their coats, their principles, their practises, and all for worldly advantages:
but how many Are there in these days, who were looked upon as better men, who have changed their names, their notes, their coats, their principles, their practises, and all for worldly advantages:
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There is nothing that will keep a man from apostacy, and from making a defection from God, his wayes, his worship, his glory, &c. like a blessed perswasion, that God is his portion, 2 Pet. 1. 5-11. But
There is nothing that will keep a man from apostasy, and from making a defection from God, his ways, his worship, his glory, etc. like a blessed persuasion, that God is his portion, 2 Pet. 1. 5-11. But
'tis not meerly my having of God for my portion, but 'tis my seeing, 'tis my knowing, 'tis my fruition of God as my portion, that is the true spring of all delight, comfort, and consolation.
it's not merely my having of God for my portion, but it's my seeing, it's my knowing, it's my fruition of God as my portion, that is the true spring of all delight, Comfort, and consolation.
but because they have a clearer and a fuller knowledge of their interest and propriety in God than the others have? The knowledge of a mans propriety in God is the comfort of comforts:
but Because they have a clearer and a fuller knowledge of their Interest and propriety in God than the Others have? The knowledge of a men propriety in God is the Comfort of comforts:
and can write Mine upon it, O how doth it please him? how doth it delight him? how doth it joy and rejoyce him? Of all words this word Meum is the sweetest and the comfortablest:
and can write Mine upon it, Oh how does it please him? how does it delight him? how does it joy and rejoice him? Of all words this word Meum is the Sweetest and the comfortablest:
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O who can but joy to be owner of that God that fills heaven and earth with his fulnesse? who can but rejoyce to have him for his portion, in having of whom he hath all things, in having of whom he can want nothing.
O who can but joy to be owner of that God that fills heaven and earth with his fullness? who can but rejoice to have him for his portion, in having of whom he hath all things, in having of whom he can want nothing.
when a man seriously thinks it is my God that cheares me with his presence, it is my God that supports me with his power, it is my God that guides me by his counsel, it is my God that supplies me with his goodnesse,
when a man seriously thinks it is my God that cheers me with his presence, it is my God that supports me with his power, it is my God that guides me by his counsel, it is my God that supplies me with his Goodness,
and in my credit, it is my God that hath sorely visited such a child, it is my God that hath past a sentence of death upon such a friend, it is my God that hath thus straitned me in my liberty,
and in my credit, it is my God that hath sorely visited such a child, it is my God that hath passed a sentence of death upon such a friend, it is my God that hath thus straitened me in my liberty,
The Spouse in that Book of Solomons Song, again, and again, and again sings and sounds out her propriety and interest in Christ, Cant. 2.16. My beloved is mine, and I am his: Cant. 6.3. I am my beloveds, and my beloved is mine: Cant. 7.10. I am my beloveds, and his desire is towards me.
The Spouse in that Book of Solomons Song, again, and again, and again sings and sounds out her propriety and Interest in christ, Cant 2.16. My Beloved is mine, and I am his: Cant 6.3. I am my beloveds, and my Beloved is mine: Cant 7.10. I am my beloveds, and his desire is towards me.
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Stay me with flagons, comfort me with apples, for I am sick of love: His left hand is under my head, and his right hand doth imbrace me. And Chap. 7.5. The King is held in the galleries.
Stay me with flagons, Comfort me with Apples, for I am sick of love: His left hand is under my head, and his right hand does embrace me. And Chap. 7.5. The King is held in the galleries.
'tis the sight and sense of propriety and interest that heightens and sweetens that communion that is between husband and wife, father and child, brother and sister,
it's the sighed and sense of propriety and Interest that heightens and sweetens that communion that is between husband and wife, father and child, brother and sister,
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and friend and friend, so 'tis the sight and sense of a mans propriety and interest in God that heightens and sweetens his communion and fellowship with God.
and friend and friend, so it's the sighed and sense of a men propriety and Interest in God that heightens and sweetens his communion and fellowship with God.
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and every taste of God, and every smile of God, and every communication of God, and every ordinance of God, and every work of God, and every way of God;
and every taste of God, and every smile of God, and every communication of God, and every Ordinance of God, and every work of God, and every Way of God;
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and therefore as ever you would have high, and full, and sweet communion with God, keep up a clear sight, a blessed sense of your interest and propriety in God. But
and Therefore as ever you would have high, and full, and sweet communion with God, keep up a clear sighed, a blessed sense of your Interest and propriety in God. But
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and the life of your comforts, and the life of your hopes, &c. A clear sight of your propriety in God is the very life of promises, the life of Ordinances, the life of Providences, the life of experiences,
and the life of your comforts, and the life of your hope's, etc. A clear sighed of your propriety in God is the very life of promises, the life of Ordinances, the life of Providences, the life of experiences,
it is a pearl of price, it is your Paradise, it is Manna in a wildernesse, it is water out of a Rock, it is a cloud by day, and a pillar of fire by night;
it is a pearl of price, it is your Paradise, it is Manna in a Wilderness, it is water out of a Rock, it is a cloud by day, and a pillar of fire by night;
and a shield on shore, it is a star to guide you, a staff to support you, a sword to defend you, a Pavilion to hide you, a fire to warm you, a banquet to refresh you, a City of refuge to secure you,
and a shield on shore, it is a star to guide you, a staff to support you, a sword to defend you, a Pavilion to hide you, a fire to warm you, a banquet to refresh you, a city of refuge to secure you,
it will make a man look upon his last day as his best day, it will make a man look upon the King of terrours as the King of desires, it will make a man laugh at the shaking of the spear at the sounding of the trumpet, at the confused noise of the battel, at garments rowled in blood, at the sighs and groans of the wounded,
it will make a man look upon his last day as his best day, it will make a man look upon the King of terrors as the King of Desires, it will make a man laugh At the shaking of the spear At the sounding of the trumpet, At the confused noise of the battle, At garments rolled in blood, At the sighs and groans of the wounded,
'twas this that made the primitive Christians ambitious of Martyrdome, and that made them willingly and cheerfully lay down their lives, that they might Eliah - like mount to heaven in fiery Chariots.
'twas this that made the primitive Christians ambitious of Martyrdom, and that made them willingly and cheerfully lay down their lives, that they might Elijah - like mount to heaven in fiery Chariots.
A man that sees his propriety in God, knowes that death shall be the Funeral of all his sins, sorrows, afflictions, temptations, desertions, oppositions, vexations, oppressions,
A man that sees his propriety in God, knows that death shall be the Funeral of all his Sins, sorrows, afflictions, temptations, desertions, oppositions, vexations, oppressions,
and this makes him sweetly and triumphingly to sing it out, O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? 1 Cor. 15.35, 36, 37. and O that these seven Considerations might prevail with all your souls to be restlesse, till you have in your own bosomes clear and full satisfaction, that God is your portion.
and this makes him sweetly and triumphingly to sing it out, Oh death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? 1 Cor. 15.35, 36, 37. and Oh that these seven Considerations might prevail with all your Souls to be restless, till you have in your own bosoms clear and full satisfaction, that God is your portion.
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O the knowledge of this would be as life from the dead, it would create an heaven in our hearts on this side heaven, it would presently put us into a paradise of pleasure and delight;
Oh the knowledge of this would be as life from the dead, it would create an heaven in our hearts on this side heaven, it would presently put us into a paradise of pleasure and delight;
Now to give clear and full satisfaction to this great and weighty Question, I shall give in these following Answers, by which you may certainly and undoubtedly know,
Now to give clear and full satisfaction to this great and weighty Question, I shall give in these following Answers, by which you may Certainly and undoubtedly know,
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Psal. 139.17, 18. How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God? how great is the sum of them? If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand:
Psalm 139.17, 18. How precious also Are thy thoughts unto me, Oh God? how great is the sum of them? If I should count them, they Are more in number than the sand:
The Psalmist had very frequent, high, precious, and honourable thoughts of God, he valued nothing at so high a rate as sweet and noble thoughts of God,
The Psalmist had very frequent, high, precious, and honourable thoughts of God, he valued nothing At so high a rate as sweet and noble thoughts of God,
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and such great and glorious thoughts of God, and such infinite and innumerable thoughts of God, that he was as well able to number the sands of the Sea,
and such great and glorious thoughts of God, and such infinite and innumerable thoughts of God, that he was as well able to number the sands of the Sea,
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When Alexander the Great had overthrown Darius, King of Persia, he took among the spoils a most rich Cabinet full of the choicest Jewels that were in all the world;
When Alexander the Great had overthrown Darius, King of Persiam, he took among the spoils a most rich Cabinet full of the Choicest Jewels that were in all the world;
and every one having spent his judgment according to his fancy, the King himself concluded, that he would keep that Cabinet to be a Treasury to lay up the books of Homer in, which were his greatest joy and delight.
and every one having spent his judgement according to his fancy, the King himself concluded, that he would keep that Cabinet to be a Treasury to lay up the books of Homer in, which were his greatest joy and delight.
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and you shall finde that where-ever he is his thoughts are running out after God, and about what ever he is his thoughts are still a running out after God;
and you shall find that wherever he is his thoughts Are running out After God, and about what ever he is his thoughts Are still a running out After God;
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as you may see in Haman, whose heart and thoughts were taken up with his honours, preferments, riches, wife, children, and friends, &c. Esth. 5.10, 11, 12. Neverthelesse Haman refrained himself, and when he came home he sent and called for his friends and Zeresh his wife: And Haman told them of the glory of his riches,
as you may see in Haman, whose heart and thoughts were taken up with his honours, preferments, riches, wife, children, and Friends, etc. Esth. 5.10, 11, 12. Nevertheless Haman refrained himself, and when he Come home he sent and called for his Friends and Zeresh his wife: And Haman told them of the glory of his riches,
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And the rich fool was one in spirit with these the Psalmist speaks of, as you may see in that Luke 12. v. 16. to v. 22. And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully.
And the rich fool was one in Spirit with these the Psalmist speaks of, as you may see in that Lycia 12. v. 16. to v. 22. And he spoke a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully.
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this foolish worldling was much in talking to himself, and in reasoning with himself about his goods and barns, &c. as the usual manner of men is that are of a worldly spirit) saying, what shall I do,
this foolish worldling was much in talking to himself, and in reasoning with himself about his goods and Barns, etc. as the usual manner of men is that Are of a worldly Spirit) saying, what shall I do,
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and therefore God quickly dispatches him out of this world, and throws him down from the highest pinacle of prosperity and worldly glory into the greatest gulf of wrath and misery, v. 20. and this foolish worldling puts me in mind of another, who being offered an Horse by his fellow, upon condition that he would but say the Lords prayer,
and Therefore God quickly Dispatches him out of this world, and throws him down from the highest pinnacle of Prosperity and worldly glory into the greatest gulf of wrath and misery, v. 20. and this foolish worldling puts me in mind of Another, who being offered an Horse by his fellow, upon condition that he would but say the lords prayer,
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as you may see in Ezekiels hearers, Ezek. 33.30, 31, 32. and in Pauls, Phil. 3.18, 19. When Queen Mary was dying, she said, that if they did but open her when she was dead, they should find Calice lying at her heart:
as you may see in Ezekiel's hearers, Ezekiel 33.30, 31, 32. and in Paul's, Philip 3.18, 19. When Queen Marry was dying, she said, that if they did but open her when she was dead, they should find Calice lying At her heart:
And David was greatly distressed, for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved (or bitter) every man for his sons,
And David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, Because the soul of all the people was grieved (or bitter) every man for his Sons,
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yet now he comforts and incourages himself in the Lord his God, Psal. 142.4. I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me, refuge failed me, no man cared for my soul.
yet now he comforts and encourages himself in the Lord his God, Psalm 142.4. I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me, refuge failed me, no man cared for my soul.
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for that had been to run from the sountain of living waters to broken cisterns, from the light of the San to the light of a farthing candle, and from the Rock of Ages to a leaf driven about with the wind,
for that had been to run from the sountain of living waters to broken cisterns, from the Light of the San to the Light of a farthing candle, and from the Rock of Ages to a leaf driven about with the wind,
and from paradise into an howling wildernesse, &c. but whether doth he run then? why he runs to God, he knew that God was his light, his life, his love, his peace, his joy, his strength, his shelter, his safety, his security, his crown, his glory,
and from paradise into an howling Wilderness, etc. but whither does he run then? why he runs to God, he knew that God was his Light, his life, his love, his peace, his joy, his strength, his shelter, his safety, his security, his crown, his glory,
but to his strong hold? and a Christian, but to his God? Prov. 18.10. The Name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
but to his strong hold? and a Christian, but to his God? Curae 18.10. The Name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous Runneth into it, and is safe.
or ever, be able to stand before it, and so well furnished and provided for all purposes and intents, that all the powers of darknesse can never distress it,
or ever, be able to stand before it, and so well furnished and provided for all Purposes and intents, that all the Powers of darkness can never distress it,
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or rather according to the Hebrew NONLATINALPHABET exaltatur, he is exalted, he is set aloft, he is a soul out of gunshot, he is a soul out of all hazard and danger, he is safe in everlasting armes, he is safe in his strong tower of defence, he can easily overlook all hazards,
or rather according to the Hebrew exaltatur, he is exalted, he is Set aloft, he is a soul out of gunshot, he is a soul out of all hazard and danger, he is safe in everlasting arms, he is safe in his strong tower of defence, he can Easily overlook all hazards,
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And when the burning fiery furnace was heat seven times hotter than at first, whither doth Shadrach, Meshech, and Abednego run? why they run to God, Dan. 3.16, 17, 18. Shadrach, Meshech, and Abednego answered, and said to the King, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter;
And when the burning fiery furnace was heat seven times hotter than At First, whither does Shadrach, Meshech, and Abednego run? why they run to God, Dan. 3.16, 17, 18. Shadrach, Meshech, and Abednego answered, and said to the King, Oh Nebuchadnezzar, we Are not careful to answer thee in this matter;
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By this Hebraisme, generation and generation, the Prophet sets forth all generations, to shew that there hath been no generation wherein God hath not been the refuge of his people:
By this Hebraism, generation and generation, the Prophet sets forth all generations, to show that there hath been no generation wherein God hath not been the refuge of his people:
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All the time that Moses and the people of Israel were a travelling up and down in that terrible howling wildernesse, wherein they were compassed about with dreadful dangers on all hands;
All the time that Moses and the people of Israel were a traveling up and down in that terrible howling Wilderness, wherein they were compassed about with dreadful dangers on all hands;
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and thus did the people of God in the Text, when dangers threatened them, they still run to their God, they still made their retreat to the Holy One of Israel. A man that hath God for his portion,
and thus did the people of God in the Text, when dangers threatened them, they still run to their God, they still made their retreat to the Holy One of Israel. A man that hath God for his portion,
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In this whole Psalm the safety of a Saint is set forth to the life; to abide under the shadow of the Almighty, notes the defence and protection of God:
In this Whole Psalm the safety of a Saint is Set forth to the life; to abide under the shadow of the Almighty, notes the defence and protection of God:
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And certainly, that Christian may well bid defiance to all dangers, and easily and sweetly sing away all cares and fears, who can by faith shelter himself and lodge himself under the shadow of Shaddai.
And Certainly, that Christian may well bid defiance to all dangers, and Easily and sweetly sing away all Cares and fears, who can by faith shelter himself and lodge himself under the shadow of Shaddai.
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But the Lord is my defence, and my God is the rock of my refuge. Psa. 57.2. I will cry unto God most high, unto God that performeth all things for me. Isa. 25.9.
But the Lord is my defence, and my God is the rock of my refuge. Psa. 57.2. I will cry unto God most high, unto God that Performeth all things for me. Isaiah 25.9.
this is the Lord, we have waited for him, we will be glad, and rejoyce in his salvation; Micah 7.7. Therefore I will look unto the Lord, I will wait for the God of my salvation, my God will hear.
this is the Lord, we have waited for him, we will be glad, and rejoice in his salvation; micah 7.7. Therefore I will look unto the Lord, I will wait for the God of my salvation, my God will hear.
or I will love him with inmost bowels of affections, as a tender hearted mother loves her dearest babe with the inmost bowels of affections) The Lord is my rock,
or I will love him with inmost bowels of affections, as a tender hearted mother loves her dearest babe with the inmost bowels of affections) The Lord is my rock,
yea, his very life go, then let his inheritance go, his portion go, 1 Kings 21.3. And Naboth said to Ahab, the Lord forbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers unto thee:
yea, his very life go, then let his inheritance go, his portion go, 1 Kings 21.3. And Naboth said to Ahab, the Lord forbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my Father's unto thee:
he will let any thing go rather than let his God go, or his Christ go; Cant. 3.4. It was but a little that I passed from them, but I found him whom my soul loveth;
he will let any thing go rather than let his God go, or his christ go; Cant 3.4. It was but a little that I passed from them, but I found him whom my soul loves;
Ruth, you know, was so glued to her mother Naomi, that no arguments could prevail with her to leave her mother, she was fully resolved in this, that whether her mother went she would go,
Ruth, you know, was so glued to her mother Naomi, that no Arguments could prevail with her to leave her mother, she was Fully resolved in this, that whither her mother went she would go,
Ps. 63.1, 2. O God, thou art my God, early will I seek thee, my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land where no water is:
Ps. 63.1, 2. Oh God, thou art my God, early will I seek thee, my soul Thirsteth for thee, my Flesh Longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land where no water is:
'tis nothing to follow God when the way is strowed with rose-buds, but 'tis the glory of a Christian to follow God when the way is strowed with thornes and briars;
it's nothing to follow God when the Way is strowed with rosebuds, but it's the glory of a Christian to follow God when the Way is strowed with thorns and briers;
'tis nothing to follow God in a crowd (or with the crowd) but 'tis the excellency of a Christian to follow God in a wildernesse, where few or none follows after him;
it's nothing to follow God in a crowd (or with the crowd) but it's the excellency of a Christian to follow God in a Wilderness, where few or none follows After him;
'tis nothing to follow God in the midst of all incouragements, but 'tis wonderful to follow God in the midst of all discouragements: O the integrity! O the ingenuity! O the strong intention! O the deep affection!
it's nothing to follow God in the midst of all encouragements, but it's wondered to follow God in the midst of all discouragements: Oh the integrity! O the ingenuity! O the strong intention! O the deep affection!
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Look, as Shechems soul did cleave to Dinah, and as Jacobs soul did cleave to Rachel, and as Jonathans soul did cleave to David in the very face of all hazards, dangers, difficulties, troubles, trials, and distresses;
Look, as Shechems soul did cleave to Dinah, and as Jacobs soul did cleave to Rachel, and as Jonathans soul did cleave to David in the very face of all hazards, dangers, difficulties, Troubles, trials, and Distresses;
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The Lord our God be with us as he was with our fathers, let him not leave us, nor forsake us: and that, Psal. 27.9. Hide not thy face far from me, put not thy servant away in anger;
The Lord our God be with us as he was with our Father's, let him not leave us, nor forsake us: and that, Psalm 27.9. Hide not thy face Far from me, put not thy servant away in anger;
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thou hast been my help, leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation. And so Ps. 119.121. I have done judgment and justice, leave me not to mine oppressours. And so Psal. 141.8. But mine eyes are unto thee, O God the Lord:
thou hast been my help, leave me not, neither forsake me, Oh God of my salvation. And so Ps. 119.121. I have done judgement and Justice, leave me not to mine Oppressors's. And so Psalm 141.8. But mine eyes Are unto thee, Oh God the Lord:
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Now in these five Scriptures you have five leave us nots, and what do they import? certainly nothing lesse than a marvellous unwillingnesse in the people of God to part with God,
Now in these five Scriptures you have five leave us nots, and what do they import? Certainly nothing less than a marvellous unwillingness in the people of God to part with God,
I have read of Cynaegirus; an Athenian Captain, who in the Persian Wars, pursuing his enemies Ship, which was laden with the rich spoils of his Countrey,
I have read of Cynaegirus; an Athenian Captain, who in the Persian Wars, pursuing his enemies Ship, which was laden with the rich spoils of his Country,
Look, as the men of the world do live upon their earthly portions, so a man that hath God for his portion lives upon his God, as you may plainly see by comparing the Scriptures in the margine together.
Look, as the men of the world do live upon their earthly portions, so a man that hath God for his portion lives upon his God, as you may plainly see by comparing the Scriptures in the Margin together.
Look, how the poor man lives upon his labours, the covetous man upon his bags, the ambitious man upon his honours, the voluptuous man upon his pleasures, &c. so doth a Christian live upon his God;
Look, how the poor man lives upon his labours, the covetous man upon his bags, the ambitious man upon his honours, the voluptuous man upon his pleasures, etc. so does a Christian live upon his God;
and in all his contentments and enjoyments he still lives upon God; he lives upon God for his justification, Rom. 8.33. It is God that justifieth, and he lives upon God for the perfecting of his sanctification; Phil. 1.6. Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you, will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ;
and in all his contentment's and enjoyments he still lives upon God; he lives upon God for his justification, Rom. 8.33. It is God that Justifieth, and he lives upon God for the perfecting of his sanctification; Philip 1.6. Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you, will perform it until the day of jesus christ;
and when he is under the crosses and losses of the world, then he lives upon the fulnesse and goodnesse of God, &c. Alexander told his souldiers, I wake that ye may sleep;
and when he is under the Crosses and losses of the world, then he lives upon the fullness and Goodness of God, etc. Alexander told his Soldiers, I wake that you may sleep;
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and consequently that he lives for him, to him, with him, in him; that he lives for him by consent, to him by conversation, with him by cohabitation, and in him by contentation.
and consequently that he lives for him, to him, with him, in him; that he lives for him by consent, to him by Conversation, with him by cohabitation, and in him by contentation.
Old godly Similes said, that he had been in the world sixty years, but had lived but seven, counting his life not from his first birth, but from his new birth.
Old godly Similes said, that he had been in the world sixty Years, but had lived but seven, counting his life not from his First birth, but from his new birth.
the portion always carries the heart with it, Matth. 6.20, 21. But lay up for your selves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt,
the portion always carries the heart with it, Matthew 6.20, 21. But lay up for your selves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust does corrupt,
These words are a notable Metaphor taken from women with child, to note his earnest, ardent, and strong affections towards God. And so Psal. 84.2. My heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.
These words Are a notable Metaphor taken from women with child, to note his earnest, Ardent, and strong affections towards God. And so Psalm 84.2. My heart and my Flesh cries out for the living God.
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for now every whit of the childe cries, hands cry, and face cries, and feet cries; and so Psal. 119.21. My soul breaketh for the longings it hath unto thy judgments at all times.
for now every whit of the child cries, hands cry, and face cries, and feet cries; and so Psalm 119.21. My soul breaks for the longings it hath unto thy Judgments At all times.
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It is reported, that when the tyrant Tragine commanded Ignatius to be ript up and unbowelled, they found Jesus Christ written upon his heart in characters of gold;
It is reported, that when the tyrant Tragine commanded Ignatius to be ripped up and unboweled, they found jesus christ written upon his heart in characters of gold;
a mans heart will be working towards his interest, even through the very fire, as you may see in the three Children, Dan. 3.17, 18. Look as the Needles point in the Seamans Compasse never stands still,
a men heart will be working towards his Interest, even through the very fire, as you may see in the three Children, Dan. 3.17, 18. Look as the Needles point in the Seamans Compass never Stands still,
and as the Star it self never stood still till it came right against that other Star, which shined more brightly in the Manger than the Sun did in the Firmament;
and as the Star it self never stood still till it Come right against that other Star, which shined more brightly in the Manger than the Sun did in the Firmament;
and as Noahs Dove could find no rest for the sole of her foot all the while she was fluttering over the Flood, till she returned to the Ark with an Olive branch in her mouth;
and as Noahs Dove could find no rest for the sole of her foot all the while she was fluttering over the Flood, till she returned to the Ark with an Olive branch in her Mouth;
Every man will owne his portion, and stand up stoutly and resolutely for his portion; and so will every Christian do for his God, Psal. 119.46. I will speak of thy testimonies before Kings, and will not be ashamed.
Every man will own his portion, and stand up stoutly and resolutely for his portion; and so will every Christian do for his God, Psalm 119.46. I will speak of thy testimonies before Kings, and will not be ashamed.
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It was neither the majesty or authority of Princes, 'twas neither the power or dread of Princes that could hinder David from giving in his testimony on Gods side, or on Truths side: Josh. 24.18. We will serve the Lord, for he is our God:
It was neither the majesty or Authority of Princes, 'twas neither the power or dread of Princes that could hinder David from giving in his testimony on God's side, or on Truths side: Josh. 24.18. We will serve the Lord, for he is our God:
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They had chosen God to be their God (as God had chosen them to be his peculiar people above all the Nations of the earth) and therefore notwithstanding all that Joshua had objected, they were fully resolved to own the Lord,
They had chosen God to be their God (as God had chosen them to be his peculiar people above all the nations of the earth) and Therefore notwithstanding all that joshua had objected, they were Fully resolved to own the Lord,
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They had avouched God to be their God, and therefore they were resolved upon all those holy wayes and means whereby they might evidence to the world their owning of God to be their God.
They had avouched God to be their God, and Therefore they were resolved upon all those holy ways and means whereby they might evidence to the world their owning of God to be their God.
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and stand by him, and cleave to him, as Jonathan did to David, or as Ruth did to Naomi. How stoutly and couragiously did the three Children own the Lord,
and stand by him, and cleave to him, as Johnathan did to David, or as Ruth did to Naomi. How stoutly and courageously did the three Children own the Lord,
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O how did they own God, and stand up for God, notwithstanding the edge of the sword, the violence of fire, the cruel mockings and scourgings, the bonds and imprisonments, the stoning and sawing asunder, the temptings,
Oh how did they own God, and stand up for God, notwithstanding the edge of the sword, the violence of fire, the cruel mockings and scourgings, the bonds and imprisonments, the stoning and sawing asunder, the temptings,
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Basil affirms that the primitive Christians did so couragiously and resolutely own God, and stand up for God in the face of the most dreadful sufferings, that many of the Heathens seeing their heroick zeal, courage, magnanimity, and constancy, turned Christians.
Basil affirms that the primitive Christians did so courageously and resolutely own God, and stand up for God in the face of the most dreadful sufferings, that many of the heathens seeing their heroic zeal, courage, magnanimity, and constancy, turned Christians.
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Among the many thousand instances that might be given, let me onely give you a few of a later date, whereby you may see how couragiously and resolutely the Saints have stood up for God,
Among the many thousand instances that might be given, let me only give you a few of a later date, whereby you may see how courageously and resolutely the Saints have stood up for God,
and when he and his associates were threatened with many dangers from opposers on all hands, he lets fall this heroick and magnanimous speech, Come, let us sing the six and fortieth Psalm,
and when he and his associates were threatened with many dangers from opposers on all hands, he lets fallen this heroic and magnanimous speech, Come, let us sing the six and fortieth Psalm,
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when the Emperour should with all his forces fall upon the Elector of Saxony, (who was the chief Protector of the Protestants) answered, Aut in coelo, aut sub coelo, either in heaven, or under heaven.
when the Emperor should with all his forces fallen upon the Elector of Saxony, (who was the chief Protector of the Protestants) answered, Or in coelo, Or sub coelo, either in heaven, or under heaven.
Apollonius (as Philostratus reports) being asked, if he did not tremble at the sight of the tyrant, made this answer, God which hath given him a terrible countenance, hath given also unto me an undaunted heart.
Apollonius (as Philostratus reports) being asked, if he did not tremble At the sighed of the tyrant, made this answer, God which hath given him a terrible countenance, hath given also unto me an undaunted heart.
for whom I have suffered the losse of all things, and do count them but dung, (the Greek word NONLATINALPHABET, properly signifies such sordid, course and contemptible things which are either cast forth by dogs,
for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, (the Greek word, properly signifies such sordid, course and contemptible things which Are either cast forth by Dogs,
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And 'tis very observable, that after this great Apostle had been in the third heaven, and had been blest with a glorious sight of God, he look't upon the world as a poor, mean, low, contemptible thing; Gal. 6.14.
And it's very observable, that After this great Apostle had been in the third heaven, and had been blessed with a glorious sighed of God, he looked upon the world as a poor, mean, low, contemptible thing; Gal. 6.14.
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Paul scorned, despised, and rejected the world, and the world scorned, despised, and rejected him; Paul cast off the world, and the world cast off him;
Paul scorned, despised, and rejected the world, and the world scorned, despised, and rejected him; Paul cast off the world, and the world cast off him;
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but of this I am sure, having the word of a God for it, That when he was come to years, (or as the Greek hath it, NONLATINALPHABET, being grown big, or being grown a great one,
but of this I am sure, having the word of a God for it, That when he was come to Years, (or as the Greek hath it,, being grown big, or being grown a great one,
and so sufficiently understood himself, and knew very well what he did) he did little less than make a Foot-ball of Pharaohs Crown, witnesse his refusing with an holy scorn and disdain to be called the son of Pharaohs daughter,
and so sufficiently understood himself, and knew very well what he did) he did little less than make a Football of Pharaohs Crown, witness his refusing with an holy scorn and disdain to be called the son of Pharaohs daughter,
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and the Moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve Stars. The Church here is compared to a woman for her weaknesse, fruitfulnesse, and lovingnesse;
and the Moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve Stars. The Church Here is compared to a woman for her weakness, fruitfulness, and lovingness;
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and it is observable, that she is clothed with the Sun, that is, with Christs own comlinesse and righteousnesse, which resembles the Sun in its several properties and effects, not now to be insisted on.
and it is observable, that she is clothed with the Sun, that is, with Christ own comeliness and righteousness, which resembles the Sun in its several properties and effects, not now to be insisted on.
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and contempt, as Haman did, and as those bold daring sinners did, Psal. 73. So do those that have God for their portion look upon all things below their God with an eye of scorn and disdain.
and contempt, as Haman did, and as those bold daring Sinners did, Psalm 73. So do those that have God for their portion look upon all things below their God with an eye of scorn and disdain.
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I have read of Lazarus, that after his resurrection from he dead he was never seen to laugh, his thoughts, his heart, his affections were so fixt upon God,
I have read of Lazarus, that After his resurrection from he dead he was never seen to laugh, his thoughts, his heart, his affections were so fixed upon God,
and so taken up with God, with his portion, that he was as a dead man to all the gay and gallant things of the world, he saw nothing in them worthy of a smile.
and so taken up with God, with his portion, that he was as a dead man to all the gay and gallant things of the world, he saw nothing in them worthy of a smile.
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And so when once Galiacius that famous Italian Marquesse came to understand that God was his portion, in the face of the highest offers imaginable, of honour, favour, profit,
And so when once Galiacius that famous Italian Marquess Come to understand that God was his portion, in the face of the highest offers imaginable, of honour, favour, profit,
and of a swift and lofty flight, it flies high, and sets light by things below (except it be when necessity compells her) and so 'tis with those that have God for their portion, they fly high,
and of a swift and lofty flight, it flies high, and sets Light by things below (except it be when necessity compels her) and so it's with those that have God for their portion, they fly high,
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though a man may set a good price upon his delightful gardens, his pleasant walks, his delicate fishponds, his fruitful trees, his sweet flowers, &c. yet 'tis no price to that which he sets upon his portion.
though a man may Set a good price upon his delightful gardens, his pleasant walks, his delicate fishponds, his fruitful trees, his sweet flowers, etc. yet it's no price to that which he sets upon his portion.
So though a Christian may set a considerable value upon all his outward comforts and contentments, yet 'tis no value to that he sets upon his God, upon his portion;
So though a Christian may Set a considerable valve upon all his outward comforts and contentment's, yet it's no valve to that he sets upon his God, upon his portion;
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A Christian sets up God above his goods; Heb. 10.34. and above his lusts; Gal. 5.24. and above his relations; 1 Sam. 30. 1-7. yea, and above his very life; Rev. 12.11.
A Christian sets up God above his goods; Hebrew 10.34. and above his Lustiest; Gal. 5.24. and above his relations; 1 Sam. 30. 1-7. yea, and above his very life; Rev. 12.11.
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Histories tell us of many that have been weary of their lives, but no Histories can furnish us with an instance of any one that was ever weary of divine love.
Histories tell us of many that have been weary of their lives, but no Histories can furnish us with an instance of any one that was ever weary of divine love.
When one of the Martyrs was offered riches and honours if he would recant, he made this excellent answer, Do but offer me somewhat that is better than my Lord Jesus Christ,
When one of the Martyrs was offered riches and honours if he would recant, he made this excellent answer, Do but offer me somewhat that is better than my Lord jesus christ,
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do you ask me, where be my ornaments? my ornaments are my two sonnes brought up in vertue and learning, said the mother of the Graccht: do you ask me, where be my treasures? my treasures are my friends, said Constantius, the father of Constantine; So if you ask a Christian that hath God for his portion, where his jewels, his ornaments, his treasures, his comforts,
do you ask me, where be my Ornament? my Ornament Are my two Sons brought up in virtue and learning, said the mother of the Graccht: do you ask me, where be my treasures? my treasures Are my Friends, said Constantius, the father of Constantine; So if you ask a Christian that hath God for his portion, where his Jewels, his Ornament, his treasures, his comforts,
First, If God be truly precious to thee, then all of God is precious to thee, his Name is precious to thee, his Honour is precious to thee, his Ordinances are precious to thee, his Sabbaths are precious to thee, his promises are precious to thee, his precepts are precious to thee, his threatnings are precious to thee, his rebukes are precious to thee, his people are precious to thee,
First, If God be truly precious to thee, then all of God is precious to thee, his Name is precious to thee, his Honour is precious to thee, his Ordinances Are precious to thee, his Sabbaths Are precious to thee, his promises Are precious to thee, his Precepts Are precious to thee, his threatenings Are precious to thee, his rebukes Are precious to thee, his people Are precious to thee,
and look, as all of an husband is precious in the eyes of a loving wife, viz. his person, name, credit, honour, estate, liberty, life, &c. so all of God is very precious in his eyes that loves God with a real love, with a superlative love. But
and look, as all of an husband is precious in the eyes of a loving wife, viz. his person, name, credit, honour, estate, liberty, life, etc. so all of God is very precious in his eyes that loves God with a real love, with a superlative love. But
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Secondly, If God be most precious to thee, then all the dishonours that are done to God, his truth, his worship, his wayes, his ordinances, his institutions, his government, his people, are most grievous and burthensome to thee.
Secondly, If God be most precious to thee, then all the dishonours that Are done to God, his truth, his worship, his ways, his ordinances, his institutions, his government, his people, Are most grievous and burdensome to thee.
A Father lying upon his death-bed, called three children to him, which he kept, and told them that one onely of them was his natural son, and that the other two were onely brought up by him,
A Father lying upon his deathbed, called three children to him, which he kept, and told them that one only of them was his natural son, and that the other two were only brought up by him,
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when he was dead, every one pleaded his birth-right, and the matter being brought to trial, the Judge for the making (if possible) a true discovery, took this course;
when he was dead, every one pleaded his birthright, and the matter being brought to trial, the Judge for the making (if possible) a true discovery, took this course;
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and every affront that by debauched persons is given to God, is an arrow shot at the heart of God, &c. And what true bred sons, what ingenious sons can see such arrows every hour in the day shot at the heart of God (and hear of such arrows that are shot a thousand, thousand times in a day at the heart of God) and not grieve and mourn,
and every affront that by debauched Persons is given to God, is an arrow shot At the heart of God, etc. And what true bred Sons, what ingenious Sons can see such arrows every hour in the day shot At the heart of God (and hear of such arrows that Are shot a thousand, thousand times in a day At the heart of God) and not grieve and mourn,
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and not be afflicted, troubled, displeased, and astonished, to see men and to hear of men that were once made in the Image of God to be turned into such incarnate Devils,
and not be afflicted, troubled, displeased, and astonished, to see men and to hear of men that were once made in the Image of God to be turned into such incarnate Devils,
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and so will a Christian rather part with any thing, than (upon choice to part) with his God, whom he values above all the Crown-Jewels in the world. But
and so will a Christian rather part with any thing, than (upon choice to part) with his God, whom he value's above all the Crown-Jewels in the world. But
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Fourthly, If God be most precious to thee, then thou canst never have enough of God, thou canst never have enough of communion with God, thou canst never have enough of the presence of God, thou canst never have enough of the Spirit of God, thou canst never have enough of the discoveries of God, thou canst never have enough of the assistance of God, thou canst never have enough of the secret influences and incomes of God, thou canst never have enough of the comforts and strong consolations of God, &c. The grave, the barren womb, the Mammonist, the Pope, the Turk, the Devil and hell will be as soon satisfied,
Fourthly, If God be most precious to thee, then thou Canst never have enough of God, thou Canst never have enough of communion with God, thou Canst never have enough of the presence of God, thou Canst never have enough of the Spirit of God, thou Canst never have enough of the discoveries of God, thou Canst never have enough of the assistance of God, thou Canst never have enough of the secret influences and incomes of God, thou Canst never have enough of the comforts and strong consolations of God, etc. The grave, the barren womb, the Mammonist, the Pope, the Turk, the devil and hell will be as soon satisfied,
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'Tis impossible that ever a mans heart should rest satisfied, till he comes to a full and perfect enjoyment of that which he hath set up as his grand interest, as his great all. But
It's impossible that ever a men heart should rest satisfied, till he comes to a full and perfect enjoyment of that which he hath Set up as his grand Interest, as his great all. But
Lord, I am thine own, and therefore do with thine own as thou pleasest, and dispose of thine own as thou pleasest, I am at thy foot, willing in some measure to be any thing or nothing,
Lord, I am thine own, and Therefore do with thine own as thou pleasest, and dispose of thine own as thou pleasest, I am At thy foot, willing in Some measure to be any thing or nothing,
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The Hebrew word Bahal signifies, to be greatly troubled, to be sorely terrified, as you may see in that 1 Sam. 28.21. And the woman came unto Saul, and saw that he was sore troubled:
The Hebrew word Bahal signifies, to be greatly troubled, to be sorely terrified, as you may see in that 1 Sam. 28.21. And the woman Come unto Saul, and saw that he was soar troubled:
Here is the same Hebrew word Bahal. Saul was so terrified, affrighted, and dis-animated with that dreadful news that the Devil in Samuels likenesse told him, that his very vital spirits so failed him, that he fell into a fainting deadly swoon:
Here is the same Hebrew word Bahal. Saul was so terrified, affrighted, and dis-animated with that dreadful news that the devil in Samuels likeness told him, that his very vital spirits so failed him, that he fell into a fainting deadly swoon:
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as the Solsequy and Mallow-flowers) are so sensible of the presence and absence of the Sun, that there seems to be such a simpathy between the Sun and them, that if the Sun be gone or clouded, they wrap up themselves,
as the Solsequy and Mallow-flowers) Are so sensible of the presence and absence of the Sun, that there seems to be such a Sympathy between the Sun and them, that if the Sun be gone or clouded, they wrap up themselves,
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And it is very observable, that Job did bear up very sweetly, bravely, patiently, and nobly under all his great losses of children, estate, &c. but when the arrows of the Almighty were got within him,
And it is very observable, that Job did bear up very sweetly, bravely, patiently, and nobly under all his great losses of children, estate, etc. but when the arrows of the Almighty were god within him,
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Now David again and again pitches upon this, to hint unto you that dreadful smart and pain that his soul was under, when he had lost his communion with God,
Now David again and again pitches upon this, to hint unto you that dreadful smart and pain that his soul was under, when he had lost his communion with God,
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And so the Church sadly laments the losse of her beloved in that Solomons song 5.6. I opened to my beloved, but my beloved had withdrawn himself, and was gone;
And so the Church sadly laments the loss of her Beloved in that Solomons song 5.6. I opened to my Beloved, but my Beloved had withdrawn himself, and was gone;
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My soul failed me, or as the Hebrew hath it, Naphshi Jatsa, My soul went out of me, I was even as an astonished creature, I was even as a dead creature, to note how greatly and how deeply she was troubled and perplexed upon the account of his withdrawing from her.
My soul failed me, or as the Hebrew hath it, Naphshi Jatsa, My soul went out of me, I was even as an astonished creature, I was even as a dead creature, to note how greatly and how deeply she was troubled and perplexed upon the account of his withdrawing from her.
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Mary's mourning for the losse of her Lord was like that of Hadadrimmon in the Valley of Megiddon. There is no loss that comes so neer to a Christians heart,
Mary's mourning for the loss of her Lord was like that of Hadadrimmon in the Valley of Megiddo. There is no loss that comes so near to a Christians heart,
A Christian can a thousand times better bear the losse of his name (which next to his soul and his grace is the best Jewel that he hath in all the world) the losse of his estate, the losse of his liberty, the losse of his neerest and dearest relations,
A Christian can a thousand times better bear the loss of his name (which next to his soul and his grace is the best Jewel that he hath in all the world) the loss of his estate, the loss of his liberty, the loss of his nearest and dearest relations,
You see how sadly Micah takes on for the losse of his wooden gods, in that Judg. 18.23, 24. And they cried unto the children of Dan, and they turned their faces,
You see how sadly micah Takes on for the loss of his wooden God's, in that Judges 18.23, 24. And they cried unto the children of Dan, and they turned their faces,
and the Priest and ye are gone away, and what have I more? and what is this that ye say unto me, what aileth thee? Now if Micah was so affected and afflicted upon the loss of his Idol gods, his wooden gods, what cause then have Christians to be deeply affected and afflicted,
and the Priest and you Are gone away, and what have I more? and what is this that you say unto me, what aileth thee? Now if micah was so affected and afflicted upon the loss of his Idol God's, his wooden God's, what cause then have Christians to be deeply affected and afflicted,
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yea, when God goes, all goes: when the King removes, all his train followes; when God goes, comforts go; vvhen God goes, joyes go; vvhen God goes, peace goes; vvhen God goes, prosperity goes; vvhen God goes, friends go;
yea, when God Goes, all Goes: when the King removes, all his train follows; when God Goes, comforts go; when God Goes, Joys go; when God Goes, peace Goes; when God Goes, Prosperity Goes; when God Goes, Friends go;
Outvvard losses to some men have been unsufferably afflictive: one being turned out of his estate runs out of his vvits, another hangs himself vvith the same hands vvith vvhich he had formerly told his portion.
Outward losses to Some men have been unsufferably afflictive: one being turned out of his estate runs out of his wits, Another hangs himself with the same hands with which he had formerly told his portion.
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When Henry the second had heard that his City Menze was taken, he let fall this blasphemous speech, I shall never (said he) love God any more, that hath suffered a City so dear to me to be taken away from me.
When Henry the second had herd that his city Menze was taken, he let fallen this blasphemous speech, I shall never (said he) love God any more, that hath suffered a city so dear to me to be taken away from me.
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And Augustus Caesar (in whose time Christ was born) was so troubled and astonished at the losse and overthrow that Varus gave him, that for certain moneths together he let the hair of his head and beard grow without cutting,
And Augustus Caesar (in whose time christ was born) was so troubled and astonished At the loss and overthrow that Varus gave him, that for certain months together he let the hair of his head and beard grow without cutting,
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and sometimes he would run his head against the very doors, and cry out, Quintilius Varus, deliver up my Legions again, Quintilius Varus, deliver up my Legions again, &c. I might give you many sad instances neerer home,
and sometime he would run his head against the very doors, and cry out, Quintilius Varus, deliver up my Legions again, Quintilius Varus, deliver up my Legions again, etc. I might give you many sad instances nearer home,
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I have read of a religious woman, that having brought forth nine children, professed, that she had rather indure all the pains of those nine Travails at once,
I have read of a religious woman, that having brought forth nine children, professed, that she had rather endure all the pains of those nine Travails At once,
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and in losing of him I have lost my life, I have lost my love, I have lost my joy, I have lost my Crown, I have lost my heaven, I have lost my happinesse, I have lost my all.
and in losing of him I have lost my life, I have lost my love, I have lost my joy, I have lost my Crown, I have lost my heaven, I have lost my happiness, I have lost my all.
A man that hath God for his portion prizes a poor ragged Lazarus that hath God for his portion before a rich Dives that hath onely gold for his portion.
A man that hath God for his portion prizes a poor ragged Lazarus that hath God for his portion before a rich Dives that hath only gold for his portion.
And King Ingo valued poor ragged Christians that had God for their portion, above all his glittering Pagan Nobles that had onely the world for their portion, saying, that when all his Pagan Nobles should in all their pomp and glory be turned into hell, those poor Christians that had God for their portion should be his Consorts and fellow-Princes in heaven.
And King Ingo valued poor ragged Christians that had God for their portion, above all his glittering Pagan Nobles that had only the world for their portion, saying, that when all his Pagan Nobles should in all their pomp and glory be turned into hell, those poor Christians that had God for their portion should be his Consorts and fellow-Princes in heaven.
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so that they that have most gold and silver, and they that have most Lordships and Lands, they are the best men, the happiest men, the only men in their eyes:
so that they that have most gold and silver, and they that have most Lordship's and Lands, they Are the best men, the Happiest men, the only men in their eyes:
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And Doctor Taylor the Martyr rejoyced exceedingly that ever he came into prison, because he came there to have acquaintance with that Angel of God John Bradford, as he calls him.
And Doctor Taylor the Martyr rejoiced exceedingly that ever he Come into prison, Because he Come there to have acquaintance with that Angel of God John Bradford, as he calls him.
When Joseph was in Egypt the Scripture saith (according to the Hebrew phrase) That he tied the Princes of Pharaohs Court about his heart; so a man that hath God for his portion, he doth as it were tie those that have God for their portion about his heart;
When Joseph was in Egypt the Scripture Says (according to the Hebrew phrase) That he tied the Princes of Pharaohs Court about his heart; so a man that hath God for his portion, he does as it were tie those that have God for their portion about his heart;
and he values the favour of such above all other mens favour in the world, and he values the prayers of such above all other mens prayers in the world,
and he value's the favour of such above all other men's favour in the world, and he value's the Prayers of such above all other men's Prayers in the world,
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and he values the counsel of such above all other mens counsel in the world, and he values the experiences of such above all other mens experiences in the world,
and he value's the counsel of such above all other men's counsel in the world, and he value's the experiences of such above all other men's experiences in the world,
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if you have a propriety in God; then God hath a propriety in you; if God be truly yours, then you are really his, Cant. 2.16. My beloved is mine, and I am his; Psal. 119.94. I am thine, save me;
if you have a propriety in God; then God hath a propriety in you; if God be truly yours, then you Are really his, Cant 2.16. My Beloved is mine, and I am his; Psalm 119.94. I am thine, save me;
but I am thine, save me, I am really thine, I am totally thine, I am solely thine, I am everlastingly thine, save me; Ezek. 16.8. I entered into covenant with thee, and thou becamest mine; Deut. 32.9. For the Lords portion is his people, Jacob is the lot of his inheritance:
but I am thine, save me, I am really thine, I am totally thine, I am solely thine, I am everlastingly thine, save me; Ezekiel 16.8. I entered into Covenant with thee, and thou becamest mine; Deuteronomy 32.9. For the lords portion is his people, Jacob is the lot of his inheritance:
In those words, Jacob is the lot of his inheritance, he alludes to the division of the land of Canaan, as if the sons of Jacob had fallen to him by lot.
In those words, Jacob is the lot of his inheritance, he alludes to the division of the land of Canaan, as if the Sons of Jacob had fallen to him by lot.
Many Pastors have destroyed my Vineyard, they have trodden my portion under foot, they have made my pleasant portion (or as the Hebrew hath it, my portion of desire,
Many Pastors have destroyed my Vineyard, they have trodden my portion under foot, they have made my pleasant portion (or as the Hebrew hath it, my portion of desire,
yea, they are his desireable portion, his delightful portion. If the Lord be your portion, then you are his inheritance, Isa. 19.25. and his peculiar treasure, Exo. 19.5. and his glory, Isa. 46.13. and his ornament, Ezek. 7.20. and his throne, Jer. 4.21. and his Diadem, Isa. 62. •. and his jewels, Mal. 3.17. These Scriptures speaks out plainly and clearly that great propriety and interest that God hath in all those that have a propriety and interest in him.
yea, they Are his desirable portion, his delightful portion. If the Lord be your portion, then you Are his inheritance, Isaiah 19.25. and his peculiar treasure, Exo. 19.5. and his glory, Isaiah 46.13. and his ornament, Ezekiel 7.20. and his throne, Jer. 4.21. and his Diadem, Isaiah 62. •. and his Jewels, Malachi 3.17. These Scriptures speaks out plainly and clearly that great propriety and Interest that God hath in all those that have a propriety and Interest in him.
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Look what interest the head hath in the members, the husband in the wife, the father in the child, the Lord in his servant, the General in his souldier,
Look what Interest the head hath in the members, the husband in the wife, the father in the child, the Lord in his servant, the General in his soldier,
and my consolation, and my salvation, and my portion, and my light, and my life, and my love, and my rock, and my fortresse, and my deliverer, & my strength,
and my consolation, and my salvation, and my portion, and my Light, and my life, and my love, and my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer, & my strength,
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so none but God can look upon a gracious person, and say, This gracious person is mine, he is my bride, my child, my friend, my favourite, my beloved, my darling, my joy, my crown;
so none but God can look upon a gracious person, and say, This gracious person is mine, he is my bride, my child, my friend, my favourite, my Beloved, my darling, my joy, my crown;
The least glimpse and manifestations of the love and favour of God, the least taste of the mercies of God, the least anointings of the Spirit of God, the least cōmunications of the grace of God,
The least glimpse and manifestations of the love and favour of God, the least taste of the Mercies of God, the least anointings of the Spirit of God, the least communications of the grace of God,
First, Evidence and declare your interest and propriety in God, by your labouring and indeavouring with all your might to draw on others to get an interest and propriety in God.
First, Evidence and declare your Interest and propriety in God, by your labouring and endeavouring with all your might to draw on Others to get an Interest and propriety in God.
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O Sirs, have you been convinced of the necessity and excellency of interest and propriety in God? have you experienced the profit, the sweet, the comfort,
O Sirs, have you been convinced of the necessity and excellency of Interest and propriety in God? have you experienced the profit, the sweet, the Comfort,
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Propriety and interest in God will never make a man a churle, it will never work a man to make a monopoly of so rare a jewel as that is. O the servent prayers! O the burning desires! O the vehement wishes!
Propriety and Interest in God will never make a man a churl, it will never work a man to make a monopoly of so rare a jewel as that is. O the servient Prayers! O the burning Desires! O the vehement wishes!
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O the strong indeavours of such that have an interest and propriety in God, to draw on others to seek after an interest and propriety in God! All true propriety and interest in God is of a diffusive nature, it is like light that will spread it self over all, it is like leaven that will run through all, it is like Maries box of sweet ointment that filled all the house with the sweet scent thereof.
O the strong endeavours of such that have an Interest and propriety in God, to draw on Others to seek After an Interest and propriety in God! All true propriety and Interest in God is of a diffusive nature, it is like Light that will spread it self over all, it is like leaven that will run through all, it is like Mary's box of sweet ointment that filled all the house with the sweet scent thereof.
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If thou art a Minister, evidence thy propriety in God, in doing all thou canst to provoke those that are under thy charge to secure their propriety in God;
If thou art a Minister, evidence thy propriety in God, in doing all thou Canst to provoke those that Are under thy charge to secure their propriety in God;
and by thy counsel, and by thy example, and by thy prayers, to perswade, and win others over to be restlesse, till they have secured their interest and propriety in God.
and by thy counsel, and by thy Exampl, and by thy Prayers, to persuade, and win Others over to be restless, till they have secured their Interest and propriety in God.
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If thou art a father that hast interest and propriety in God, O then let thy soul be still in travail for thy children, till Christ be formed in them, till they are new-born,
If thou art a father that hast Interest and propriety in God, Oh then let thy soul be still in travail for thy children, till christ be formed in them, till they Are newborn,
Thus did those worthies, of whom this world was not worthy, in that Heb. 11. It is very observable that when the holy things belonging to the Sanctuary were to be removed, God commanded Aaron and his sons, that there should be a special care had to cover them all over,
Thus did those worthies, of whom this world was not worthy, in that Hebrew 11. It is very observable that when the holy things belonging to the Sanctuary were to be removed, God commanded Aaron and his Sons, that there should be a special care had to cover them all over,
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and circumspection over your whole man, that no scandalous sins, pollutions, or defilements be found upon you, according to that exhortation of the Apostle, in that Phil. 2.15. That ye may be blamelesse, and harmlesse, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine (or shine ye ) as lights in the world.
and circumspection over your Whole man, that no scandalous Sins, pollutions, or defilements be found upon you, according to that exhortation of the Apostle, in that Philip 2.15. That you may be blameless, and harmless, the Sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse Nation, among whom you shine (or shine you) as lights in the world.
I have read of the Dove, that there is such a native dread of the Hawk implanted in her, that she is afraid of every feather that hath grown upon a Hawk,
I have read of the Dove, that there is such a native dread of the Hawk implanted in her, that she is afraid of every feather that hath grown upon a Hawk,
And shall not that divine fear, O Christians, that is planted by the hand of the Spirit in your hearts, be of as great a force and prevalency to keep your souls from all those enormities and wicked compliances that may in the least occasion you or others to question your propriety and interest? remember Francis Spira, and tremble.
And shall not that divine Fear, Oh Christians, that is planted by the hand of the Spirit in your hearts, be of as great a force and prevalency to keep your Souls from all those enormities and wicked compliances that may in the least occasion you or Others to question your propriety and Interest? Remember Francis Spira, and tremble.
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so one gross sin, one shameful action, one hours compliance with any thing of Antichrist will colour and stain all the great things that ever you have suffered,
so one gross since, one shameful actium, one hours compliance with any thing of Antichrist will colour and stain all the great things that ever you have suffered,
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Thirdly, Declare and evidence your propriety and interest in God by maintaining and keeping up the sense of your interest and propriety in God, in opposition to all other interest whatsoever;
Thirdly, Declare and evidence your propriety and Interest in God by maintaining and keeping up the sense of your Interest and propriety in God, in opposition to all other Interest whatsoever;
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and in opposition to Antichrists interest, and in opposition to all carnal and superstitious interests; as Moses did, and as Joshuah and Caleb did, and as Mordecai and Nehemiah did,
and in opposition to Antichrists Interest, and in opposition to all carnal and superstitious interests; as Moses did, and as Joshua and Caleb did, and as Mordecai and Nehemiah did,
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Certainly the heart of a gracious man cannot but rise, and his anger and indignation cannot but swell against every thing and every interest that threatens to make a breach upon his interest and propriety in God.
Certainly the heart of a gracious man cannot but rise, and his anger and Indignation cannot but swell against every thing and every Interest that threatens to make a breach upon his Interest and propriety in God.
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A man that hath an interest and propriety in God, in the midst of all oppositions is like a man made up all of fire, walking in stubble and straw, he overcomes and consumes all oppositions,
A man that hath an Interest and propriety in God, in the midst of all oppositions is like a man made up all of fire, walking in stubble and straw, he overcomes and consumes all oppositions,
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he incourages his soul in the face of all oppositions and dangers, as Hezekiah once did his souldiers in that 2 Chron. 32.7, 8. Be strong and couragious, be not dismayed for the King of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him;
he encourages his soul in the face of all oppositions and dangers, as Hezekiah once did his Soldiers in that 2 Chronicles 32.7, 8. Be strong and courageous, be not dismayed for the King of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him;
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Alciat observes in one of his Emblems, that a dog then barketh most, when the Moon is at fullest; (but whether it be by some special influence that it then worketh in the dog;
Alciat observes in one of his Emblems, that a dog then barks most, when the Moon is At Fullest; (but whither it be by Some special influence that it then works in the dog;
or whether it be occasioned by the spots in the Moon represented unto him in the forme and shape of another dog, I shall not conclude:) but yet let the dog bark never so much, the Moon will run her course, she will walk her station securely through the Heavens,
or whither it be occasioned by the spots in the Moon represented unto him in the Form and shape of Another dog, I shall not conclude:) but yet let the dog bark never so much, the Moon will run her course, she will walk her station securely through the Heavens,
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and deride him, and oppose him, and speak all manner of evil against him. Propriety and interest in God will make a man set light by all such paper-shot,
and deride him, and oppose him, and speak all manner of evil against him. Propriety and Interest in God will make a man Set Light by all such paper-shot,
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yea, it will carry him through the pikes, not onely of evil tongues, but it will also carry him through the most fierce and eager opposition that either Satan himself,
yea, it will carry him through the pikes, not only of evil tongues, but it will also carry him through the most fierce and eager opposition that either Satan himself,
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Fourthly, Declare and evidence your propriety and interest in God by your sweet and noble carriage and deportment towards those that have an interest and propriety in God.
Fourthly, Declare and evidence your propriety and Interest in God by your sweet and noble carriage and deportment towards those that have an Interest and propriety in God.
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so you must carry it in a different way towards those that have an interest and propriety in God, to what you do towards those that have no interest nor propriety at all in God.
so you must carry it in a different Way towards those that have an Interest and propriety in God, to what you do towards those that have no Interest nor propriety At all in God.
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Though a wife be very kind and courteous to all comers and goers, yet she carries it in a very different way to her husband from what she doth to all others, she carries it with a great deal more kindnesse,
Though a wife be very kind and courteous to all comers and goers, yet she carries it in a very different Way to her husband from what she does to all Others, she carries it with a great deal more kindness,
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and yet carry it at the same time very fairly, and sweetly, and courteously, &c. towards such wretches that have no interest or propriety in God at all,
and yet carry it At the same time very fairly, and sweetly, and courteously, etc. towards such wretches that have no Interest or propriety in God At all,
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evidence your interest in God, by doing singular things for God, by doing such things for God that are above their reach that have no interest nor propriety in God at all;
evidence your Interest in God, by doing singular things for God, by doing such things for God that Are above their reach that have no Interest nor propriety in God At all;
As by denying your selves, your sinful selves, your natural selves, and your religious selves; and by keeping a singular guard upon your owne hearts, words, and wayes;
As by denying your selves, your sinful selves, your natural selves, and your religious selves; and by keeping a singular guard upon your own hearts, words, and ways;
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and by lifting up of Christ above your lusts, above your selves, above the world, above outward priviledges, above your performances, above your arts, parts, and gifts, as Paul did;
and by lifting up of christ above your Lustiest, above your selves, above the world, above outward privileges, above your performances, above your arts, parts, and Gifts, as Paul did;
and by following of the Lamb wheresoever he goes, as those hundred fourty and four thousand did, who had their fathers name written in their foreheads.
and by following of the Lamb wheresoever he Goes, as those hundred fourty and four thousand did, who had their Father's name written in their foreheads.
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then to pretend high as to interest and propriety in God, and yet to do no more for God (nay it may be not so much) than they that have no interest nor propriety in God at all. But
then to pretend high as to Interest and propriety in God, and yet to do no more for God (nay it may be not so much) than they that have no Interest nor propriety in God At all. But
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Sixthly and lastly, Evidence your interest and propriety in God, by falling roundly in with the interest of God, in opposition to all carnal interests in the world.
Sixthly and lastly, Evidence your Interest and propriety in God, by falling roundly in with the Interest of God, in opposition to all carnal interests in the world.
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so the interest of God will in time eat up and swallow up all that superstitious carnal worldly Antichristian and Satanical interest that men labour now to uphold with all their might; Dan. 2.35.
so the Interest of God will in time eat up and swallow up all that superstitious carnal worldly Antichristian and Satanical Interest that men labour now to uphold with all their might; Dan. 2.35.
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And the Kingdom & dominion, & the greatness of the Kingdom under the whole Heaven shall be given to the people of the Saints of the most High, whose Kingdom is an ever lasting Kingdome,
And the Kingdom & dominion, & the greatness of the Kingdom under the Whole Heaven shall be given to the people of the Saints of the most High, whose Kingdom is an ever lasting Kingdom,
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and the Ordinances of God are the interest of God, and the institutions and pure worship of God are the interest of God, &c. And therefore all you that have an interest and propriety in God, evidence it by your ready and resolute falling in with the interest of God.
and the Ordinances of God Are the Interest of God, and the institutions and pure worship of God Are the Interest of God, etc. And Therefore all you that have an Interest and propriety in God, evidence it by your ready and resolute falling in with the Interest of God.
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What is the stubble to the flames? what is weaknesse to strength? what is impotency to omnipotency? what is folly to wisdome? what is emptinesse to fulnesse? no more are all the carnal interests in the world to the interest of God;
What is the stubble to the flames? what is weakness to strength? what is impotency to omnipotency? what is folly to Wisdom? what is emptiness to fullness? no more Are all the carnal interests in the world to the Interest of God;
But now, if upon trial and examination any of you shall finde that yet the Lord is not your portion, (and this I believe will be the case of many of you) I would exhort all such persons to labour with all their might,
But now, if upon trial and examination any of you shall find that yet the Lord is not your portion, (and this I believe will be the case of many of you) I would exhort all such Persons to labour with all their might,
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Now that I may the more effectually provoke you, and stir you up to this great and glorious, this necessary and weighty work, give me leave to propose these following Considerations.
Now that I may the more effectually provoke you, and stir you up to this great and glorious, this necessary and weighty work, give me leave to propose these following Considerations.
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All the earth was curst upon mans fall, and till fallen man comes to be interested in God, all his earthly enjoyments are curst unto him, his honours are curst,
All the earth was cursed upon men fallen, and till fallen man comes to be interested in God, all his earthly enjoyments Are cursed unto him, his honours Are cursed,
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the whole portion of his cup is nothing but a little cursed vanity, Job 20.23, 24, 25, 28, 29. When he is about to fill his belly, God shall east the fury of his wrath upon him,
the Whole portion of his cup is nothing but a little cursed vanity, Job 20.23, 24, 25, 28, 29. When he is about to fill his belly, God shall east the fury of his wrath upon him,
This is the portion of a wicked man from God, and the heritage appointed unto him by God. And so Chap. 24.18. He is swift as the waters, their portion is cursed in the earth;
This is the portion of a wicked man from God, and the heritage appointed unto him by God. And so Chap. 24.18. He is swift as the waters, their portion is cursed in the earth;
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There is a real curse, and a secret curse, an invisible curse, and an insensible curse that lies upon all their souls that have not God for their portion; Gal. 3.10. Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the Law to do them.
There is a real curse, and a secret curse, an invisible curse, and an insensible curse that lies upon all their Souls that have not God for their portion; Gal. 3.10. Cursed is every one that Continueth not in all things which Are written in the book of the Law to do them.
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Why hath God sent his Ambassadours early and late? and why hath he, even to a miracle, continued them amongst you to this very day? but that they should acquaint you with his wonderful readinesse and willingnesse to bestow himself as a portion upon you.
Why hath God sent his ambassadors early and late? and why hath he, even to a miracle, continued them among you to this very day? but that they should acquaint you with his wondered readiness and willingness to bestow himself as a portion upon you.
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yea, all the mercies of God are sure mercies, they are royal mercies, they are innumerable mercies, they are bottomless mercies, they are unchangeable mercies, and they are everlasting mercies;
yea, all the Mercies of God Are sure Mercies, they Are royal Mercies, they Are innumerable Mercies, they Are bottomless Mercies, they Are unchangeable Mercies, and they Are everlasting Mercies;
and reproaches and sufferings are a fourth mans portion, and sicknesse and diseases are a fifth mans portion, &c. But now God is a portion that will sweeten all these portions:
and Reproaches and sufferings Are a fourth men portion, and sickness and diseases Are a fifth men portion, etc. But now God is a portion that will sweeten all these portions:
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The Church complained in that Lament. 3.15. That God had filled her with bitternesse (or as the Hebrew hath it, with bitternesses) and that he had made her drunken with wormwood;
The Church complained in that Lament. 3.15. That God had filled her with bitterness (or as the Hebrew hath it, with Bitternesses) and that he had made her drunken with wormwood;
and yet this very Consideration, That the Lord was her portion, v. 24. sweetned all. If God be thy portion, there is no condition that can make thee miserable;
and yet this very Consideration, That the Lord was her portion, v. 24. sweetened all. If God be thy portion, there is no condition that can make thee miserable;
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And as he did, who being tempted with offers of money to desert his Religion, gave this excellent answer, Let not any think, that he will imbrace other mens goods to forsake Christ, who hath forsaken his own proper goods to follow Christ:
And as he did, who being tempted with offers of money to desert his Religion, gave this excellent answer, Let not any think, that he will embrace other men's goods to forsake christ, who hath forsaken his own proper goods to follow christ:
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And as that Martyr did, who when he had riches and honours offered him, if he would recant, answered, Do but offer me somewhat that is better than my Lord Jesus Christ,
And as that Martyr did, who when he had riches and honours offered him, if he would recant, answered, Do but offer me somewhat that is better than my Lord jesus christ,
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And as Hormisda, a noble man in the King of Persia 's Court did, who because he would not deny Christ, he was put into ragged clothes, deprived of his honours,
And as Hormisdas, a noble man in the King of Persiam is Court did, who Because he would not deny christ, he was put into ragged clothes, deprived of his honours,
And what was that that made the Apostles temptation-proof, and that made those Worthies temptation-proof, Heb. 11. and that made the primitive Christians temptation-proof,
And what was that that made the Apostles temptation-proof, and that made those Worthies temptation-proof, Hebrew 11. and that made the primitive Christians temptation-proof,
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Ah sinners, sinners, you will certainly fall, you will readily fall, you will easily fall, you will frequently fall, you will dreadfully fall before temptations til you come to enjoy God for your portion.
Ah Sinners, Sinners, you will Certainly fallen, you will readily fallen, you will Easily fallen, you will frequently fallen, you will dreadfully fallen before temptations till you come to enjoy God for your portion.
if God be not your portion, wrath must be your portion, hell must be your portion, everlasting burnings must be your portion, a devouring fire must be your portion,
if God be not your portion, wrath must be your portion, hell must be your portion, everlasting burnings must be your portion, a devouring fire must be your portion,
But now, methinks, I hear some crying out, O Sir, what shall we do that we may have God for our portion? O had we as many worlds at our dispose as there be stars in heaven, we would give them all that we might have God for our portion;
But now, methinks, I hear Some crying out, Oh Sir, what shall we do that we may have God for our portion? O had we as many world's At our dispose as there be Stars in heaven, we would give them all that we might have God for our portion;
tell him that he is a superlative good, tell him that he is an universal good, tell him that he is an unchangeable good, tell him that he is an eternal good,
tell him that he is a superlative good, tell him that he is an universal good, tell him that he is an unchangeable good, tell him that he is an Eternal good,
Thirdly, If you would have God for your portion, then of all precious promises, of all golden promises, plead that most, Zech. 13.9. They shall call upon my Name, and I will hear them;
Thirdly, If you would have God for your portion, then of all precious promises, of all golden promises, plead that most, Zechariah 13.9. They shall call upon my Name, and I will hear them;
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O Sirs, as ever you would have the great and glorious God for your portion, plead out this noble promise cordially with God, plead it out affectionately, plead it out fervently, plead it out frequently, plead it out beleevingly, plead it out resolutely, plead it out incessantly.
Oh Sirs, as ever you would have the great and glorious God for your portion, plead out this noble promise cordially with God, plead it out affectionately, plead it out fervently, plead it out frequently, plead it out believingly, plead it out resolutely, plead it out incessantly.
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O Sirs, this choice promise is an hive full of heavenly honey, 'tis a paradise full of sweet flowers, 'tis a breast that is full of the milk of consolation;
O Sirs, this choice promise is an hive full of heavenly honey, it's a paradise full of sweet flowers, it's a breast that is full of the milk of consolation;
and therefore be still a sucking at this breast, be still a pleading of this promise, follow God with this promise early and late, follow him with this promise day and night, follow him with this promise as the importunate Widow followed the unjust Judge,
and Therefore be still a sucking At this breast, be still a pleading of this promise, follow God with this promise early and late, follow him with this promise day and night, follow him with this promise as the importunate Widow followed the unjust Judge,
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and tell him that you shall not be satisfied with any thing without God, with any thing below God, with any thing on this side God, with any thing but God;
and tell him that you shall not be satisfied with any thing without God, with any thing below God, with any thing on this side God, with any thing but God;
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and jewels to his Master Socrates, and he being poor, and having nothing else to bestow, he gave him himself, which the Philosopher most kindly accepted, esteeming this present above all those rich and costly presents that his other Scholars had presented to him,
and Jewels to his Master Socrates, and he being poor, and having nothing Else to bestow, he gave him himself, which the Philosopher most kindly accepted, esteeming this present above all those rich and costly presents that his other Scholars had presented to him,
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there is no acquaintance with God, there is no reconciliation to God, there is no union nor communion with God, there is no re-admission into the presence and favour of God without a Mediator.
there is no acquaintance with God, there is no reconciliation to God, there is no Union nor communion with God, there is no readmission into the presence and favour of God without a Mediator.
Themistocles understanding that King Admittus was highly displeased with him, took up his young son into his armes, and treated with the father, holding that his Darling in his bosome,
Themistocles understanding that King Admittus was highly displeased with him, took up his young son into his arms, and treated with the father, holding that his Darling in his bosom,
'tis only Christ, the Prince of peace that can make up a sinners peace with God, John 14.6. Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life;
it's only christ, the Prince of peace that can make up a Sinners peace with God, John 14.6. jesus Says unto him, I am the Way, the truth, and the life;
he is that jealous husband that will never take you into an onenesse, into a neernesse and dearnesse with himself, till you come to abandon all your wanton lovers,
he is that jealous husband that will never take you into an oneness, into a nearness and dearness with himself, till you come to abandon all your wanton lovers,
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and a blessed willingnesse to choose God for their portion, to close with God for their portion, to imbrace God for their portion, to accept of God for their portion,
and a blessed willingness to choose God for their portion, to close with God for their portion, to embrace God for their portion, to accept of God for their portion,
If this question should be put to all the Saints in heaven, viz. How God came to be their portion? they would all answer, by waiting upon him in the use of all those holy wayes and means that he had appointed for that purpose;
If this question should be put to all the Saints in heaven, viz. How God Come to be their portion? they would all answer, by waiting upon him in the use of all those holy ways and means that he had appointed for that purpose;
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To prevent mistakes, before I close up this direction, remember that by the use of holy means, I onely mean such means that God himself hath appointed, commanded, instituted, and ordained.
To prevent mistakes, before I close up this direction, Remember that by the use of holy means, I only mean such means that God himself hath appointed, commanded, instituted, and ordained.
As for those means that are of mens inventing, devising, prescribing, commanding, and ordaining, a man may wait till dooms-day in the use of them before ever he will gain God for his portion;
As for those means that Are of men's inventing, devising, prescribing, commanding, and ordaining, a man may wait till doomsday in the use of them before ever he will gain God for his portion;
And Manasseh was a sinner of the greatest magnitude, his sins were of a skarlet dye, they reach't as high as heaven, and they made his soul as black as hell;
And Manasses was a sinner of the greatest magnitude, his Sins were of a scarlet die, they reached as high as heaven, and they made his soul as black as hell;
and entered into a Covenant with thee, saith the Lord God, and thou becamest mine. And so, Isa 46.12, 13. Hearken unto me, ye stout-hearted, that are far from righteousnesse;
and entered into a Covenant with thee, Says the Lord God, and thou becamest mine. And so, Isaiah 46.12, 13. Harken unto me, you stouthearted, that Are Far from righteousness;
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and so God bestowed himself as a portion upon those monstrous and prodigious sinners that are mentioned in 1 Cor. 6.9, 10, 11. whose souls were red with guilt,
and so God bestowed himself as a portion upon those monstrous and prodigious Sinners that Are mentioned in 1 Cor. 6.9, 10, 11. whose Souls were read with guilt,
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I have read a Story concerning a great Rebel that had made a great party against one of the Roman Emperours, and Proclamation being sent abroad, that whoever could bring in the Rebel dead or alive, he should have a great summe of money for his reward;
I have read a Story Concerning a great Rebel that had made a great party against one of the Roman emperors, and Proclamation being sent abroad, that whoever could bring in the Rebel dead or alive, he should have a great sum of money for his reward;
If the greatest Rebels, if the greatest sinners will but come in whilst the white Flag of grace and mercy is held forth, they shall finde a marvcilous readinesse and forwardnesse in God, not onely to pardon them,
If the greatest Rebels, if the greatest Sinners will but come in while the white Flag of grace and mercy is held forth, they shall find a marvcilous readiness and forwardness in God, not only to pardon them,
Thirdly, I answer, that God hath given out an expresse promise, that he will make such to be his people which were not his people, Hos. 2.23. I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy, and I will say to them which were not my people, Thou art my people;
Thirdly, I answer, that God hath given out an express promise, that he will make such to be his people which were not his people, Hos. 2.23. I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy, and I will say to them which were not my people, Thou art my people;
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In this precious promise God hath ingaged himself to have a most sweet harmony, and a most intimate conjunction and communion with such a people as were not his people. But
In this precious promise God hath engaged himself to have a most sweet harmony, and a most intimate conjunction and communion with such a people as were not his people. But
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there is nothing that makes heaven and earth to ring and to sound out his praises so much as the fixing of his love upon those that are most unlovely and uncomely,
there is nothing that makes heaven and earth to ring and to found out his praises so much as the fixing of his love upon those that Are most unlovely and uncomely,
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and without the Covenant, and counted dogs among the Israelites; and such an one was the Canaanite woman that you read of in that Matth. 15. 21-29. till the Lord made it the day of his power upon her soul;
and without the Covenant, and counted Dogs among the Israelites; and such an one was the Canaanite woman that you read of in that Matthew 15. 21-29. till the Lord made it the day of his power upon her soul;
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for wisdome, zeal, humility, self-denial, love, courage, patience, faith, &c. And so Mary Magdalen was a notorious Strumpet, a common whore, among all the harlots none to Mary Magdalen, and she was one out of whom Christ cast seven Devils;
for Wisdom, zeal, humility, self-denial, love, courage, patience, faith, etc. And so Marry Magdalen was a notorious Strumpet, a Common whore, among all the harlots none to Marry Magdalen, and she was one out of whom christ cast seven Devils;
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Some report, that after our Saviours resurrection she spent thirty years in weeping for her sins in Galba. And Paul, you know, was a very grievous sinner,
some report, that After our Saviors resurrection she spent thirty Years in weeping for her Sins in Galba. And Paul, you know, was a very grievous sinner,
O how abundant was he in the work of the Lord, &c. And indeed in all ages, the greatest sinners when once they have been converted, they have commonly proved the choicest Saints,
O how abundant was he in the work of the Lord, etc. And indeed in all ages, the greatest Sinners when once they have been converted, they have commonly proved the Choicest Saints,
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and as they that are most impoverished stand in most need of relief, so they that are the greatest sinners stand in most need of having of God for their portion,
and as they that Are most impoverished stand in most need of relief, so they that Are the greatest Sinners stand in most need of having of God for their portion,
and what greater work, what greater action can the great God do, than to bestow himself as a portion upon the greatest of sinners? It was a great work for God to create the world,
and what greater work, what greater actium can the great God do, than to bestow himself as a portion upon the greatest of Sinners? It was a great work for God to create the world,
then we will do what we can to obtain this excellent and glorious portion that you have been so long a discoursing on, &c. Now to this Objection, I shall thus answer:
then we will do what we can to obtain this excellent and glorious portion that you have been so long a discoursing on, etc. Now to this Objection, I shall thus answer:
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First, Thus to act is to run counter-crosse to Christs express commands, Mat. 6.33. But seek ye first the Kingdome of God, and his righteousnesse, and all these things shall be added unto you:
First, Thus to act is to run counter-crosse to Christ express commands, Mathew 6.33. But seek you First the Kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you:
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and where theeves do not break through nor steal. And so in that Joh. 6.27. Labour not for the meat that perisheth, but for the meat which endureth to everlasting life.
and where thieves do not break through nor steal. And so in that John 6.27. Labour not for the meat that Perishes, but for the meat which Endureth to everlasting life.
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Shall the wife make conscience of obeying the commands of her husband? and shall the child make conscience of obeying the commands of his father? and shall the servant make conscience of obeying the commands of his Lord? and shall the souldier make conscience of obeying the commands of his General? and shall the subject make conscience of obeying the commands of his Prince (though he be none of his Council?) and will not you make conscience of obeying his commands that is the Prince of the Kings of the earth, 1 Rev. 5. But
Shall the wife make conscience of obeying the commands of her husband? and shall the child make conscience of obeying the commands of his father? and shall the servant make conscience of obeying the commands of his Lord? and shall the soldier make conscience of obeying the commands of his General? and shall the Subject make conscience of obeying the commands of his Prince (though he be none of his Council?) and will not you make conscience of obeying his commands that is the Prince of the Kings of the earth, 1 Rev. 5. But
when a greater good is offered to them? what madnesse and folly is it for men to pitch upon bags of counters, when bags of gold are laid before them? or for men to chuse an hundred pounds per annum for life,
when a greater good is offered to them? what madness and folly is it for men to pitch upon bags of counters, when bags of gold Are laid before them? or for men to choose an hundred pounds per annum for life,
when rich inheritances and great Lordships are freely offered to be made over to them for ever? What were this but Esau - like to prefer a messe of pottage before the birth-right? and yet this is the present case of these Objectors.
when rich inheritances and great Lordship's Are freely offered to be made over to them for ever? What were this but Esau - like to prefer a mess of pottage before the birthright? and yet this is the present case of these Objectors.
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O the madnesse of such that prefer the flesh-pots of Egypt before the dainties of Canaan! Would not such a Merchant, such a Tradesman be pointed at as he goes along the streets for a fool,
O the madness of such that prefer the fleshpots of Egypt before the dainties of Canaan! Would not such a Merchant, such a Tradesman be pointed At as he Goes along the streets for a fool,
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or a mad man, that should neglect such a season, such an opportunity, such an advantage, wherein he may be made for ever (as to the world) and all because he is resolved first to secure such a bargain of rags,
or a mad man, that should neglect such a season, such an opportunity, such an advantage, wherein he may be made for ever (as to the world) and all Because he is resolved First to secure such a bargain of rags,
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and of being made happy for ever, by enjoying of God for their portion, and all because they are resolved first to secure the Treasures, the Rags of this World.
and of being made happy for ever, by enjoying of God for their portion, and all Because they Are resolved First to secure the Treasures, the Rags of this World.
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Certainly, in the great day of account these will be found the greatest fools that have fool'd away such golden opportunities that were more worth than all the world,
Certainly, in the great day of account these will be found the greatest Fools that have fooled away such golden opportunities that were more worth than all the world,
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Thirdly and lastly, How many thousands are now in hell? how many thousands have now their part and their portion in that burning lake, which burnes with fire and brimstone for ever and ever? who thought when they were on earth that after they had laid up goods for many years with the fool in the Gospel, that then they would look after heavenly treasures,
Thirdly and lastly, How many thousands Are now in hell? how many thousands have now their part and their portion in that burning lake, which burns with fire and brimstone for ever and ever? who Thought when they were on earth that After they had laid up goods for many Years with the fool in the Gospel, that then they would look After heavenly treasures,
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Ah, how many be there that have died in the time of their earthly projects and designs, before ever they have set about that great work of securing God for their portion;
Ah, how many be there that have died in the time of their earthly projects and designs, before ever they have Set about that great work of securing God for their portion;
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and how many thousands be there, that God in his just judgment hath given up to insatiable desires of earthly things, and to a cursed endlesse covetousnesse all their dayes? Some write of the Crocodil, that it alwayes growes, that it hath never done growing;
and how many thousands be there, that God in his just judgement hath given up to insatiable Desires of earthly things, and to a cursed endless covetousness all their days? some write of the Crocodile, that it always grows, that it hath never done growing;
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and then they fall a cursing themselves that they have made gold their confidence, and that they have neglected those golden seasons and opportunities wherein they might have secured God for their portion. But
and then they fallen a cursing themselves that they have made gold their confidence, and that they have neglected those golden seasons and opportunities wherein they might have secured God for their portion. But
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Thirdly, Others may object and say, we would fain have God for our portion, and we would willingly apply our selves to all those wayes and means whereby we might obtain the Lord to be our portion;
Thirdly, Others may Object and say, we would fain have God for our portion, and we would willingly apply our selves to all those ways and means whereby we might obtain the Lord to be our portion;
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your sins, your unworthinesse can but reach as high as heaven, but the mercies of God reach above the heavens, Psal. 103.11. For as the Heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him: Psal. 108.4. For thy mercy is great above the heavens, and thy truth reacheth unto the clouds:
your Sins, your unworthiness can but reach as high as heaven, but the Mercies of God reach above the heavens, Psalm 103.11. For as the Heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy towards them that Fear him: Psalm 108.4. For thy mercy is great above the heavens, and thy truth reaches unto the Clouds:
David was as unworthy as Saul, and Job as Joab, and Peter as Judas, and Paul as Simon Magus, and the Publicans and Harlots that entered into the Kingdome of heaven were as unworthy as the Publicans and Harlots that were shut out of the Kingdome of heaven;
David was as unworthy as Saul, and Job as Joab, and Peter as Judas, and Paul as Simon Magus, and the Publicans and Harlots that entered into the Kingdom of heaven were as unworthy as the Publicans and Harlots that were shut out of the Kingdom of heaven;
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O Sirs, it never came into the thoughts of God, it never entered into the heart of God to require of men, that they should be first worthy of his love,
O Sirs, it never Come into the thoughts of God, it never entered into the heart of God to require of men, that they should be First worthy of his love,
Who hath beleeved our report? and to whom is the arme of the Lord revealed? I have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people, which walketh in a way that was not good, after their own thoughts.
Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed? I have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people, which walks in a Way that was not good, After their own thoughts.
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I also will laugh at your calamity, I will mock when your fear cometh, &c. For thus saith the Lord God, the holy One of Israel, in returning and rest shall ye be saved, in quietnesse and in confidence shall be your strength, and ye would not.
I also will laugh At your calamity, I will mock when your Fear comes, etc. For thus Says the Lord God, the holy One of Israel, in returning and rest shall you be saved, in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength, and you would not.
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for he was readily accepted, greatly pitied, sweetly imbraced, courteously received, & very joyfully and nobly entertained, witnesse the best robe that was put upon his back,
for he was readily accepted, greatly pitied, sweetly embraced, courteously received, & very joyfully and nobly entertained, witness the best robe that was put upon his back,
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I have taken the more pains to answer this Objection, that so it may never have a resurrection more in any of your hearts, into whose hands this Treatise may fall.
I have taken the more pains to answer this Objection, that so it may never have a resurrection more in any of your hearts, into whose hands this Treatise may fallen.
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I shall pass on to the last thing proposed, and that is to lay down some Positions that may (by the blessing of God) be of singular use to the Christian Reader.
I shall pass on to the last thing proposed, and that is to lay down Some Positions that may (by the blessing of God) be of singular use to the Christian Reader.
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As first, That 'tis one thing for a man to have God for his portion, and 'tis another thing for a man to have an assurance in his own soul that God is his portion;
As First, That it's one thing for a man to have God for his portion, and it's Another thing for a man to have an assurance in his own soul that God is his portion;
Sometimes God exercises his children with such changeable and such terrible dispensations as raises many fears and doubts in them about their interest and propriety in;
Sometime God exercises his children with such changeable and such terrible dispensations as raises many fears and doubts in them about their Interest and propriety in;
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God and sometimes their secret indulging of some bosome Idol, their entertainment of some predominant lust, raises strange fears and jealousies in their souls about their interest in God;
God and sometime their secret indulging of Some bosom Idol, their entertainment of Some predominant lust, raises strange fears and jealousies in their Souls about their Interest in God;
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Doubtlesse there are many thousands that have God for their portion, who yet, if you would give them a thousand worlds, are not able to make it out to their own or others satisfaction, that God is their portion.
Doubtless there Are many thousands that have God for their portion, who yet, if you would give them a thousand world's, Are not able to make it out to their own or Others satisfaction, that God is their portion.
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Most Christians attain to but small measures of grace, but little measures of grace: Now small things, little things are hardly discerned, they are hardly made out.
Most Christians attain to but small measures of grace, but little measures of grace: Now small things, little things Are hardly discerned, they Are hardly made out.
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It is not grace in its sincerity, but grace in its sublimity, in its high and eminent actings, that will inable a man to make it out to himself and others, that God is indeed his God.
It is not grace in its sincerity, but grace in its sublimity, in its high and eminent actings, that will inable a man to make it out to himself and Others, that God is indeed his God.
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Besides, many precious hearts have such weak heads, and such bad Logick, and such shallow natural parts, that they are not able rationally nor divinely to argue the case with their own souls,
Beside, many precious hearts have such weak Heads, and such bad Logic, and such shallow natural parts, that they Are not able rationally nor divinely to argue the case with their own Souls,
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nor to make an improvement of those rules, helps, wayes, and means, whereby they might be inabled to make it out to themselves and others, that God is their portion.
nor to make an improvement of those rules, helps, ways, and means, whereby they might be enabled to make it out to themselves and Others, that God is their portion.
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He that shall say, that such have not God for their portion, that cannot make out God to be their portion, will certainly condemn the generation of the just.
He that shall say, that such have not God for their portion, that cannot make out God to be their portion, will Certainly condemn the generation of the just.
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an hearty willingnesse in man to accept of God to be his God, and to take God for his God, Psal. 110.3. Thy people shall be willing (or willingnesses in the abstract, and in the plural number,) in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holinesse.
an hearty willingness in man to accept of God to be his God, and to take God for his God, Psalm 110.3. Thy people shall be willing (or willingnesses in the abstract, and in the plural number,) in the day of thy power, in the beauty's of holiness.
'tis not in the power of all the Angels in heaven, nor of all the men on earth to beget a sincere willingnesse in the heart of man to accept of God to be his God;
it's not in the power of all the Angels in heaven, nor of all the men on earth to beget a sincere willingness in the heart of man to accept of God to be his God;
The will is alwayes free, and cannot be forced, but God is that great Emperour that hath not onely a power to marry the soul (which he hath redeemed from being Satans bond-slave) but also a power to make the soul that is unready ready,
The will is always free, and cannot be forced, but God is that great Emperor that hath not only a power to marry the soul (which he hath redeemed from being Satan bondslave) but also a power to make the soul that is unready ready,
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and as a ruling God, and as a commanding God in one thing as well as another) then he is certainly thy God, Rev. 22.17. And the Spirit and the Bride say, Come;
and as a ruling God, and as a commanding God in one thing as well as Another) then he is Certainly thy God, Rev. 22.17. And the Spirit and the Bride say, Come;
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The fourth Position is this, That it may so fall out, that such a Christian that hath God for his portion, that hath an interest and a propriety in God, may lose the sight, the sense, the feeling and the evidence of his interest and propriety in God;
The fourth Position is this, That it may so fallen out, that such a Christian that hath God for his portion, that hath an Interest and a propriety in God, may loose the sighed, the sense, the feeling and the evidence of his Interest and propriety in God;
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and evidence of his interest and propriety in God, but that that Christian also hath experienced what it is to have his interest and propriety in God clouded and darkned.
and evidence of his Interest and propriety in God, but that that Christian also hath experienced what it is to have his Interest and propriety in God clouded and darkened.
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Such Christians that have experienced what the warm beams of the Sun of Righteousnesse means, have likewise experienced what it is to have their Sun set in a Cloud;
Such Christians that have experienced what the warm beams of the Sun of Righteousness means, have likewise experienced what it is to have their Sun Set in a Cloud;
let no man say, that God is not his portion, because he hath lost those evidences (at the present) by which he hath formerly proved God to be his portion.
let no man say, that God is not his portion, Because he hath lost those evidences (At the present) by which he hath formerly proved God to be his portion.
and that he had a real interest and propriety in God, yet his Writings, his Evidences being inrolled in the Court of Heaven, his title to God, his interest in God remains good;
and that he had a real Interest and propriety in God, yet his Writings, his Evidences being enrolled in the Court of Heaven, his title to God, his Interest in God remains good;
The fifth Position is this, That such that have not (for the present) God for their portion, ought not peremptorily to conclude, that they shall never have God for their portion;
The fifth Position is this, That such that have not (for the present) God for their portion, ought not peremptorily to conclude, that they shall never have God for their portion;
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In the Parable he bestowed himself as a portion upon some at the first hour, upon others at the third hour, upon others at the sixth hour, upon others at the ninth hour,
In the Parable he bestowed himself as a portion upon Some At the First hour, upon Others At the third hour, upon Others At the sixth hour, upon Others At the ninth hour,
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no sinner can conclude that God hath peremptorily and absolutely excluded him from mercy, and shut him out among those that he is resolved never to bestow himself upon. For,
no sinner can conclude that God hath peremptorily and absolutely excluded him from mercy, and shut him out among those that he is resolved never to bestow himself upon. For,
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3. Secret things belong only to the Lord, Deut. 29.29. 4. God hath bestowed himself as a portion upon as great sinners as any they are that yet have not God for their portion.
3. Secret things belong only to the Lord, Deuteronomy 29.29. 4. God hath bestowed himself as a portion upon as great Sinners as any they Are that yet have not God for their portion.
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And Zacheus and Nicodemus were called and converted in their old age, when there were but a few steps between them and the grave, between them & eternity, between them and everlasting burnings,
And Zacchaeus and Nicodemus were called and converted in their old age, when there were but a few steps between them and the grave, between them & eternity, between them and everlasting burnings,
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And if we believe Tertullian, Paul wanted not a prediction of the Holy Ghost in that Prophetick blessing of dying Jacob to his youngest son, Gen. 49.27. Benjamin shall ravine as a wolf;
And if we believe Tertullian, Paul wanted not a prediction of the Holy Ghost in that Prophetic blessing of dying Jacob to his youngest son, Gen. 49.27. Benjamin shall ravine as a wolf;
And Dionysius tells us, that Mary Magdalen that was so loose and dissolute in her youth, being converted in her old age, she sequestred her self from all worldly pleasures,
And Dionysius tells us, that Marry Magdalen that was so lose and dissolute in her youth, being converted in her old age, she sequestered her self from all worldly pleasures,
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And old godly Similes said, that he had been in the world sixty years, but had lived but seven, counting his life, not from his first birth, but from his new birth.
And old godly Similes said, that he had been in the world sixty Years, but had lived but seven, counting his life, not from his First birth, but from his new birth.
By all these instances 'tis most evident, that God may bestow himself as a portion upon sinners, upon very great sinners, yea, upon the greatest of sinners,
By all these instances it's most evident, that God may bestow himself as a portion upon Sinners, upon very great Sinners, yea, upon the greatest of Sinners,
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Despair thrusts God from his mercy-seat, it throws disgrace upon the throne of grace, it gives the lye to all the precious promises, it casts reproach upon the nature of God, it tramples under feet the blood of the Covenant, it cuts the throat of faith, hope,
Despair thrusts God from his mercy-seat, it throws disgrace upon the throne of grace, it gives the lie to all the precious promises, it Cast reproach upon the nature of God, it tramples under feet the blood of the Covenant, it cuts the throat of faith, hope,
and repentance, it renders all the means of grace uselesse and fruitlesse, it imbitters all a mans comforts, it gives a sting to all a mans troubles, it proclaims Satan a Conquerour, it raises a hell in the conscience, it makes a man a Magor-missabib, a terrour to himself, and an astonishment to others.
and Repentance, it renders all the means of grace useless and fruitless, it imbitters all a men comforts, it gives a sting to all a men Troubles, it proclaims Satan a Conqueror, it raises a hell in the conscience, it makes a man a Magor-missabib, a terror to himself, and an astonishment to Others.
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The sixt and last Position is this, that such is the love, care, goodnesse & kindness of God to his people, that few or none of them die without some assurance that God is their portion,
The sixt and last Position is this, that such is the love, care, Goodness & kindness of God to his people, that few or none of them die without Some assurance that God is their portion,
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and that the generality of Christians shall first or last, more or less, mediately or immediately, have some comfortable assurance, that God is their God,
and that the generality of Christians shall First or last, more or less, mediately or immediately, have Some comfortable assurance, that God is their God,
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take these for a taste, Psal. 9.18. For the needy shall not alwayes be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever. Psal. 22.26. The meek shall eat and be satisfied, they shall praise the Lord that seek him, your heart shall live for ever. Psal. 84.11.
take these for a taste, Psalm 9.18. For the needy shall not always be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever. Psalm 22.26. The meek shall eat and be satisfied, they shall praise the Lord that seek him, your heart shall live for ever. Psalm 84.11.
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and no good thing will he with-hold from them that walk uprightly. Hos. 2.23. And I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy, and I will say to them which were not my people, thou art my people;
and no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. Hos. 2.23. And I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy, and I will say to them which were not my people, thou art my people;
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Secondly, The common experiences of the Saints both in the Old and New Testament doth evidence as much, Solomons Song 2.16. My beloved is mine, and I am his. Chap. 6.3. I am my beloveds, and my beloved is mine: And Chap. 7.10. I am my beloveds, and his desire is towards me. Isa. 63.16. Doubtlesse thou art our Father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not; thou, O Lord, art our Father, our Redeemer, thy Name is from everlasting.
Secondly, The Common experiences of the Saints both in the Old and New Testament does evidence as much, Solomons Song 2.16. My Beloved is mine, and I am his. Chap. 6.3. I am my beloveds, and my Beloved is mine: And Chap. 7.10. I am my beloveds, and his desire is towards me. Isaiah 63.16. Doubtless thou art our Father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not; thou, Oh Lord, art our Father, our Redeemer, thy Name is from everlasting.
The believers in Corinth were sealed, and had the earnest of the Spirit in their hearts, 2 Cor. 1.22. Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
The believers in Corinth were sealed, and had the earnest of the Spirit in their hearts, 2 Cor. 1.22. Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
And so the believing Ephesians had the like, Ephes. 1.13. In whom, after ye believed ye were sealed with the holy Spirit of Promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance. And so, Chap. 4.30. And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
And so the believing Ephesians had the like, Ephesians 1.13. In whom, After you believed you were sealed with the holy Spirit of Promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance. And so, Chap. 4.30. And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby you Are sealed unto the day of redemption.
Thirdly, If God should not first or last, sooner or later, mediately or immediately give his people some comfortable assurance, that he is their portion,
Thirdly, If God should not First or last, sooner or later, mediately or immediately give his people Some comfortable assurance, that he is their portion,
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Now seeing that God hath so graciously undertaken for his people, that their spirits shall not faint nor fail, there is no doubt but that sooner or later, more or lesse, God will assure his people that he is their portion,
Now seeing that God hath so graciously undertaken for his people, that their spirits shall not faint nor fail, there is no doubt but that sooner or later, more or less, God will assure his people that he is their portion,
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Fourthly, The Lords Supper is a sealing Ordinance, and was ordained, instituted, and appointed for that very purpose and to that very end, viz. to seal up the believers propriety in God,
Fourthly, The lords Supper is a sealing Ordinance, and was ordained, instituted, and appointed for that very purpose and to that very end, viz. to seal up the believers propriety in God,
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Now how can it possibly be imagined, that so glorious an Ordinance should be instituted to so great and so glorious an end as to assure believers of their interest and propriety in God,
Now how can it possibly be imagined, that so glorious an Ordinance should be instituted to so great and so glorious an end as to assure believers of their Interest and propriety in God,
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Cyprian shews how the Martyrs in the primitive Church when they were to appear before the cruel persecuting Tyrants, were wont to receive the Lords Supper,
Cyprian shows how the Martyrs in the primitive Church when they were to appear before the cruel persecuting Tyrants, were wont to receive the lords Supper,
The Jews in the celebration of the Passeover did sing the 113. Psalm, with the five following Psalms, which they called the great Hallelujah, and it was always after that cup of wine which they called, The cup of praise;
The jews in the celebration of the Passover did sing the 113. Psalm, with the five following Psalms, which they called the great Hallelujah, and it was always After that cup of wine which they called, The cup of praise;
O but when they are at the Lords Supper, then they should sing the great Hallelujah; but how they will be ever able to sing this great Hallelujah, except first or last, more or lesse, God gives them some assurance of their interest and propriety in himself, I cannot for my life discern. But
Oh but when they Are At the lords Supper, then they should sing the great Hallelujah; but how they will be ever able to sing this great Hallelujah, except First or last, more or less, God gives them Some assurance of their Interest and propriety in himself, I cannot for my life discern. But
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Now that union that is between the foundation and the building, the head and the members, the husband and the wife, the father and the child, the subject and the Prince, the body and the soul, is nothing so neer an union as that which is between a believer and God.
Now that Union that is between the Foundation and the building, the head and the members, the husband and the wife, the father and the child, the Subject and the Prince, the body and the soul, is nothing so near an Union as that which is between a believer and God.
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Now how it is possible for a man to have such a neer and such a glorious union and fellowship with God from the day of his conversion to the day of his desolution,
Now how it is possible for a man to have such a near and such a glorious Union and fellowship with God from the day of his conversion to the day of his dissolution,
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Now this spring is in all the Saints, 2 Pet. 1.1. The faith of expectance will in time rise up into a faith of reliance, and the faith of reliance will in time advance it self into a faith of assurance.
Now this spring is in all the Saints, 2 Pet. 1.1. The faith of expectance will in time rise up into a faith of reliance, and the faith of reliance will in time advance it self into a faith of assurance.
3. Hope is another spring of assurance, Coloss. 1.27. Christ in you, the hope of glory. Heb. 6.19. Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul both sure and stedfast, and which entreth into that within the vail.
3. Hope is Another spring of assurance, Coloss. 1.27. christ in you, the hope of glory. Hebrew 6.19. Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul both sure and steadfast, and which entereth into that within the Vail.
6. And lastly, the Spirit of God is another spring of assurance, Rom. 8. Now that a Christian should have all these choice springs of assurance in his soul, from his new birth, to the day of his death,
6. And lastly, the Spirit of God is Another spring of assurance, Rom. 8. Now that a Christian should have all these choice springs of assurance in his soul, from his new birth, to the day of his death,
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Believers know, that assurance that God is their portion, and that they have an interest and propriety in him, will ease them of all their sinful cares, fears, terrours, horrours, jealousies, suspitions,
Believers know, that assurance that God is their portion, and that they have an Interest and propriety in him, will ease them of all their sinful Cares, fears, terrors, horrors, jealousies, suspicions,
and every sweet more sweet, it will turn a Wildernesse into a Paradise, an Egypt into a Canaan; They know that assurance that God is theirs will raise the truest comforts, the purest comforts, the greatest comforts, the surest comforts, the strongest comforts, the rarest comforts, the sweetest comforts,
and every sweet more sweet, it will turn a Wilderness into a Paradise, an Egypt into a Canaan; They know that assurance that God is theirs will raise the Truest comforts, the Purest comforts, the greatest comforts, the Surest comforts, the Strongest comforts, the Rarest comforts, the Sweetest comforts,
and for the hardest duties in Christianity, and for the costliest duties in Christianity, & for the most neglected, scorned, and despised duties in Christianity;
and for the Hardest duties in Christianity, and for the Costliest duties in Christianity, & for the most neglected, scorned, and despised duties in Christianity;
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and sweetly moderate their affections to their neerest and dearest relations, and powerfully arm them both against the worlds oppositions, & Satans temptations.
and sweetly moderate their affections to their nearest and dearest relations, and powerfully arm them both against the world's oppositions, & Satan temptations.
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Now how can any man that is in his wits imagine, that God should alwayes turn a deaf ear to the prayers of his people in this thing especially, considering that their prayers, cries, tears, sighs,
Now how can any man that is in his wits imagine, that God should always turn a deaf ear to the Prayers of his people in this thing especially, considering that their Prayers, cries, tears, sighs,
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Now from this gracious promise I may safely and clearly infer, That if God the Father will give to believers whatsoever they ask in the name of Christ,
Now from this gracious promise I may safely and clearly infer, That if God the Father will give to believers whatsoever they ask in the name of christ,
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so frequently, and so strongly upon Christians, as those of praising of God, and rejoycing in God, &c. as all know that know any thing of the Scripture.
so frequently, and so strongly upon Christians, as those of praising of God, and rejoicing in God, etc. as all know that know any thing of the Scripture.
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and their thanksgivings to God, as Gods assuring of them that he is their portion, and that they have an unquestionable interest and propriety in him.
and their thanksgivings to God, as God's assuring of them that he is their portion, and that they have an unquestionable Interest and propriety in him.
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and that is so infinitely pleased with the thanksgivings of his people, that God will not alwayes hide himself from his people, that God will sooner or later so manifest himself to his people, that they shall be able to see their interest and propriety in God,
and that is so infinitely pleased with the thanksgivings of his people, that God will not always hide himself from his people, that God will sooner or later so manifest himself to his people, that they shall be able to see their Interest and propriety in God,
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Now, O you that are the people of the Lord, and that to this very day do lie under many fears and doubts about your interest and propriety in God, be not discouraged, do not hang down the head, do not despond, do not despair,
Now, Oh you that Are the people of the Lord, and that to this very day do lie under many fears and doubts about your Interest and propriety in God, be not discouraged, do not hang down the head, do not despond, do not despair,
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Maximilian the Emperour was so delighted with that sentence of Paul, Si Deus nobiscum, If God be with us, who shall be against us? that he caused it to be written upon the Walls in most rooms of his Palace.
Maximilian the Emperor was so delighted with that sentence of Paul, Si Deus nobiscum, If God be with us, who shall be against us? that he caused it to be written upon the Walls in most rooms of his Palace.
A golden crown cannot cure the head-ach, nor a purple robe cannot fray away a burning seaver, nor a bed of gold cannot give ease to a distempered body, nor the velvet slipper cannot take away the pain of the gout.
A golden crown cannot cure the headache, nor a purple robe cannot fray away a burning seaver, nor a Bed of gold cannot give ease to a distempered body, nor the velvet slipper cannot take away the pain of the gout.
Psal. 41.12. 1 Sam. 2.1, 3 Psal. 16.8. Ps. 119.168. God is totus oculus, all eye. Athenodorus an heathen could say, that God was every where, and beheld all that was done.
Psalm 41.12. 1 Sam. 2.1, 3 Psalm 16.8. Ps. 119.168. God is totus oculus, all eye. Athenodorus an heathen could say, that God was every where, and beheld all that was done.
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If a man should make a critical enquiry after true happinesse, from the highest Angel in heaven to the lowest worm on earth, the joynt voice of all the creatures would be, that happinesse is not in them.
If a man should make a critical enquiry After true happiness, from the highest Angel in heaven to the lowest worm on earth, the joint voice of all the creatures would be, that happiness is not in them.
When Paulinus Nolanus a great man, had his City taken away, from him by the Barbarians, he prayed thus; Lord, let me not be troubled at the losse of my Gold, Silver, Honour, &c. for thou art all, and much more than all these to me.
When Paulinus Nolanus a great man, had his city taken away, from him by the Barbarians, he prayed thus; Lord, let me not be troubled At the loss of my Gold, Silver, Honour, etc. for thou art all, and much more than all these to me.
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Aristotle that great Secretary of Nature being not able to comprehend the reason of the Seas ebbing and flowing, cast himself into it; O how much lesse able was he to comprehend God blessed for ever.
Aristotle that great Secretary of Nature being not able to comprehend the reason of the Seas ebbing and flowing, cast himself into it; Oh how much less able was he to comprehend God blessed for ever.
If one man had all the reason, gifts, graces, and excellencies that are in Angels and men, yet would he never be able to comprehend an incomprehensible God.
If one man had all the reason, Gifts, graces, and excellencies that Are in Angels and men, yet would he never be able to comprehend an incomprehensible God.
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Some read the words thus. He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver, and he that loveth it in the multitude of it, shall not have fruit.
some read the words thus. He that loves silver shall not be satisfied with silver, and he that loves it in the multitude of it, shall not have fruit.
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Vide Ainsw. and D. Ri•. on the place. The Hebrew words in this Exod. 3. and their several significations do well agree with the name Jehovah, which implieth, that God here sending Moses, is eternal in his being, saithful in his promises, and Almighty in the performance thereof.
Vide Ainsworth. and D. Ri•. on the place. The Hebrew words in this Exod 3. and their several significations do well agree with the name Jehovah, which Implies, that God Here sending Moses, is Eternal in his being, saithful in his promises, and Almighty in the performance thereof.
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Crossus was so rich that he maintained an Army with his own Revenues; yet he, his great army, with his son and heir fell together, and so his great Estate fell to others.
Crossus was so rich that he maintained an Army with his own Revenues; yet he, his great army, with his son and heir fell together, and so his great Estate fell to Others.
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What was said by one of the Rabbins concerning Methuselahs wife, that she had nine husbands in one, is very applicable to the believer that hath God for his husband.
What was said by one of the Rabbis Concerning Methuselahs wife, that she had nine Husbands in one, is very applicable to the believer that hath God for his husband.
Diogenes the Cynick Philosopher seeing Harpalus a vitious person still thriving in the world, he was bold to say, that wicked Harpalus his living long in prosperity, was an argument, that God hath cast off his care of the world, that he cared not which end went forward; and no wonder if this Heathen stumbled at the prosperity of the wicked, when so many of the precious sons of Zion have stumbled at that stumbling stone.
Diogenes the Cynic Philosopher seeing Harpalus a vicious person still thriving in the world, he was bold to say, that wicked Harpalus his living long in Prosperity, was an argument, that God hath cast off his care of the world, that he cared not which end went forward; and no wonder if this Heathen stumbled At the Prosperity of the wicked, when so many of the precious Sons of Zion have stumbled At that stumbling stone.
Prov. 12.26. A man that hath God for his portion doth as much excell and out-shine such as have only Mammon for their portion, as the Sun excells and out-shines the Stars.
Curae 12.26. A man that hath God for his portion does as much excel and outshine such as have only Mammon for their portion, as the Sun excels and outshines the Stars.
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Heb. 10.37. NONLATINALPHABET. Here are two Diminutives in the Greek, a little, little while, to note, that God will not in the least delay his coming to his people.
Hebrew 10.37.. Here Are two Diminutives in the Greek, a little, little while, to note, that God will not in the least Delay his coming to his people.
1 John 1.1, 2, 3, 4. 2 Cor. 13.14 Mans summum bonum stands in his communion with God, as Scripture and experience evidences. Psal. 144.15 My God and I am good company, said famous Dr. Sibs.
1 John 1.1, 2, 3, 4. 2 Cor. 13.14 men summum bonum Stands in his communion with God, as Scripture and experience evidences. Psalm 144.15 My God and I am good company, said famous Dr. Sibs.
Lord, saith Austine, the more I meditate on thee, the sweeter thou art unto me. Hierome calls meditation his paradise. And Theophylact calls it the very gate and portal by which we enter into glory. To think is to live, saith Cicero.
Lord, Says Augustine, the more I meditate on thee, the Sweeten thou art unto me. Jerome calls meditation his paradise. And Theophylact calls it the very gate and portal by which we enter into glory. To think is to live, Says Cicero.
The thoughts and hearts of the people of Constantinople were so extreamly set upon the world and running out after the world, that they were buying and selling in their shops even three dayes after that the Turks were within the walls of their City, & that was the reason that the streets run down with their blood, and the blood of their wives and children.
The thoughts and hearts of the people of Constantinople were so extremely Set upon the world and running out After the world, that they were buying and selling in their shops even three days After that the Turks were within the walls of their city, & that was the reason that the streets run down with their blood, and the blood of their wives and children.
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I have read of a wretched worldling, who being sick to death, called for one of his bags of gold, and laid it to his heart, and then cried out, O it will not do, it will not do; and then called for another, and still cried out, Oh, it will not do, it will not do.
I have read of a wretched worldling, who being sick to death, called for one of his bags of gold, and laid it to his heart, and then cried out, Oh it will not do, it will not do; and then called for Another, and still cried out, O, it will not do, it will not do.
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A man of no resolution, or of a weak resolution, will be won with a nut, and lost with an apple; but a man of a noble resolution will own God in the face of the greatest majesty on earth.
A man of no resolution, or of a weak resolution, will be wone with a nut, and lost with an apple; but a man of a noble resolution will own God in the face of the greatest majesty on earth.
And so this Hebrew word Bahal you have again in that Dan. 5.9. to expresse the greatnesse of Belshazzars trouble and terrour, when he saw the handwriting upon the wall, & when none of his wise men could read the writing, &c.
And so this Hebrew word Bahal you have again in that Dan. 5.9. to express the greatness of Belshazzars trouble and terror, when he saw the handwriting upon the wall, & when none of his wise men could read the writing, etc.
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There are none that have that large interest and propriety in the Saints that God hath, Zech. 2.12 And the Lord shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy land, and shall chuse Jerusalem again.
There Are none that have that large Interest and propriety in the Saints that God hath, Zechariah 2.12 And the Lord shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy land, and shall choose Jerusalem again.
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When Phyrrhus tempted Fabricius the first day with an Elephant, so huge and monstrous a Beast, as before he had not seen, and the next day with money and promises of honour, he answered, I fear not thy force, and I am too wise for thy fraud. If nature could do this, grace can do more.
When Phyrrhus tempted Fabricius the First day with an Elephant, so huge and monstrous a Beast, as before he had not seen, and the next day with money and promises of honour, he answered, I Fear not thy force, and I am too wise for thy fraud. If nature could do this, grace can do more.
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Pharnaces sent a Crown to Caesar at the same time that he rebelled against him, but he returned the Crown, and this message back, Faceret imperata prius, Let him return to his obedience first.
Pharnaces sent a Crown to Caesar At the same time that he rebelled against him, but he returned the Crown, and this message back, Faceret imperata prius, Let him return to his Obedience First.
In my former Treatises I have spoken very largely about the use of holy means, especially in my last on Holinesse, and therefore a touch here must suffice.
In my former Treatises I have spoken very largely about the use of holy means, especially in my last on Holiness, and Therefore a touch Here must suffice.
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God sometimes layes such a Law of restraint upon the noble faculties of men and women, that they cannot use them at sometimes as they do at others, as you may clearly see by comparing of these Scriptures together, Luke 24.14, 15, 16, &c. Acts 22.9. Gen. 21.16, 19. John 20.14, 15, &c.
God sometime lays such a Law of restraint upon the noble faculties of men and women, that they cannot use them At sometime as they do At Others, as you may clearly see by comparing of these Scriptures together, Lycia 24.14, 15, 16, etc. Acts 22.9. Gen. 21.16, 19. John 20.14, 15, etc.
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