NOt to look back for Cohaerence as but so far, as the immediately preceding verses, wherein our divine Evangelist acquainteth us with what he has discovered, of Gog, and Magog, devoured by fire from Heaven;
NOt to look back for Coherence as but so Far, as the immediately preceding Verses, wherein our divine Evangelist acquainteth us with what he has discovered, of Gog, and Magog, devoured by fire from Heaven;
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and brimstone, I shall for the present, content my self with that Statutum est of the Apostle, Heb. 9.27. for an Introduction, to lead me into the Text;
and brimstone, I shall for the present, content my self with that Statutum est of the Apostle, Hebrew 9.27. for an Introduction, to led me into the Text;
yea that, unless those two powerful Advocates, a lively faith, and hearty repentance, shall seasonably interpose, must needs doom us to irreparable destruction, both of body and soul;
yea that, unless those two powerful Advocates, a lively faith, and hearty Repentance, shall seasonably interpose, must needs doom us to irreparable destruction, both of body and soul;
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Nay, may that the Apostles argument, upon his Romans he presseth, for their speedier awaking out of sleep, Rom. 13.11. pass for irrefragable, that their salvation is now nearer then when they first believed;
Nay, may that the Apostles argument, upon his Romans he Presseth, for their speedier awaking out of sleep, Rom. 13.11. pass for irrefragable, that their salvation is now nearer then when they First believed;
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of all hands can it not but be agreed upon, that a strongerty, for the contemplation of this Judgement, must needs lieupon us, that have far greater reason to say of our times then the Apostle of his above sixteen hundred years ago, Cor. 10.11. that we are they, upon whom the ends of the world are come;
of all hands can it not but be agreed upon, that a strongerty, for the contemplation of this Judgement, must needs lieupon us, that have Far greater reason to say of our times then the Apostle of his above sixteen hundred Years ago, Cor. 10.11. that we Are they, upon whom the ends of the world Are come;
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And the infallible certainty of all is conspicuously apparant by that our divine Evangelist, and Apostle, professeth that he hath been NONLATINALPHABET; an eye-witness of all.
And the infallible certainty of all is conspicuously apparent by that our divine Evangelist, and Apostle, Professes that he hath been; an eyewitness of all.
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Not to mention those, that shall, alive, be caught up with those that are dead, to meet the Lord in the Ayre. 1 Thes. 4.17. this mention of dead, small, and great, hath ministred matter of sharp dispute to Divines, of no mean note in the Church, about the stature of the dead, that shall stand up in the judgement;
Not to mention those, that shall, alive, be caught up with those that Are dead, to meet the Lord in the Air. 1 Thebes 4.17. this mention of dead, small, and great, hath ministered matter of sharp dispute to Divines, of no mean note in the Church, about the stature of the dead, that shall stand up in the judgement;
Not to distract your thoughts with an endless multiplicity of needless conjectures, we shall look no further then S. Augustines summary determination of the point, that, at the day of judgement, we shall not all appear of an equal stature,
Not to distract your thoughts with an endless Multiplicity of needless Conjectures, we shall look no further then S. Augustine's summary determination of the point, that, At the day of judgement, we shall not all appear of an equal stature,
the second, when he was crucified. And this conjecture is not improbably grounded upon that of the Apostle, Ephes. 4.13. till we all come to a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature, or, (as it is in the Margent,) of the age of Christ.
the second, when he was Crucified. And this conjecture is not improbably grounded upon that of the Apostle, Ephesians 4.13. till we all come to a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature, or, (as it is in the Margin,) of the age of christ.
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But, shall we compare this place with 19. of this Book 18. where the Angel giveth a Commission to the fowls of the Aire to eat the flesh of all men, both bond,
But, shall we compare this place with 19. of this Book 18. where the Angel gives a Commission to the fowls of the Air to eat the Flesh of all men, both bound,
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and those mighty Potentates, whose very names but even now struck terrour into the hearts of all about them, shall now, divested of all their Robes of State,
and those mighty Potentates, whose very names but even now struck terror into the hearts of all about them, shall now, divested of all their Robes of State,
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wherefore the most Religious Persons, have, not seldome, the worst end of the staffe in this life, whose Positive resolution we finde to be, that things are thus ordered by providence, that the good may be still kept in hope,
Wherefore the most Religious Persons, have, not seldom, the worst end of the staff in this life, whose Positive resolution we find to be, that things Are thus ordered by providence, that the good may be still kept in hope,
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The Reprobate here may have certain gifts of the Highest left hand, of success, of advancement, of wealth, of Honour, in a liberal measure, heaped up upon them;
The Reprobate Here may have certain Gifts of the Highest left hand, of success, of advancement, of wealth, of Honour, in a liberal measure, heaped up upon them;
but then without the least hope, or expectance of any further testimony of Gods love, or favour, for the future, they are sent away to their own places;
but then without the least hope, or expectance of any further testimony of God's love, or favour, for the future, they Are sent away to their own places;
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he laying his Right upon Ephraim, his Left upon Manasseh. The Reprobate here in this life may, by Ioseph, which soundeth increasing, by the encrease of their wealth,
he laying his Right upon Ephraim, his Left upon Manasses. The Reprobate Here in this life may, by Ioseph, which soundeth increasing, by the increase of their wealth,
and may appear (certainly for such to appear they desire) very serviceable for its advantage (though it be all this while indeed but to eat up Gods people,
and may appear (Certainly for such to appear they desire) very serviceable for its advantage (though it be all this while indeed but to eat up God's people,
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but served with all manner, choise, and rare, provision; but when putrefaction, and rottenness, shall scorn to seize them, shall be scronfully cast away;
but served with all manner, choice, and rare, provision; but when putrefaction, and rottenness, shall scorn to seize them, shall be scronfully cast away;
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and have been surbated and bruised, with all manner, Tribulations, and Persecutions, are, at last, with all manner tender care, bound up in the bundle of life.
and have been surbated and Bruised, with all manner, Tribulations, and Persecutions, Are, At last, with all manner tender care, bound up in the bundle of life.
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So that then, whilst the Righteous, even when they are most anxiously groaning under the heaviest pressure of their afflctions, shall have no reason to despair of an happy change of chear;
So that then, while the Righteous, even when they Are most anxiously groaning under the Heaviest pressure of their afflictions, shall have no reason to despair of an happy change of cheer;
much less, as those Rulers, courage themselves in mischief, and say, as it is Isa. 28.15. We have made a Covenant with Death, and with Hell we are at an agreement;
much less, as those Rulers, courage themselves in mischief, and say, as it is Isaiah 28.15. We have made a Covenant with Death, and with Hell we Are At an agreement;
as much as she hath glorified her self, and fared deliciously, so much torment, and sorrow, shall be given her, the 18. of this Book and the 7th. As there is a fearful woe thundered out against those, that laugh for the present. Luke 6.25.
as much as she hath glorified her self, and fared deliciously, so much torment, and sorrow, shall be given her, the 18. of this Book and the 7th. As there is a fearful woe thundered out against those, that laugh for the present. Luke 6.25.
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So is there a chearful Benedictus carolled out unto those, that mourn here; for that hereafter they shall be comforted, Mat. 5.4. The rich glutton hath first his good things, and Lazarus evil;
So is there a cheerful Benedictus caroled out unto those, that mourn Here; for that hereafter they shall be comforted, Mathew 5.4. The rich glutton hath First his good things, and Lazarus evil;
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when the one must be comforted, and the other Tormented. Luke 16.25. It is a just thing with God (saith the Apostle, enforcing this change with an argument, we See) drawn from his Justice) to render Tribulation unto them that trouble you, 2 Thes. 1.6. whilst the Righteous (will we hear the Psalmists ) shall reioyce to see the vengeance. Psal. 5.9. Tribulation shall be the just Recompence of those, that have troubled the Righteous, whilst a principal part of the joy of the Righteous shall be the sight of just vengeance to be executed upon those, that have troubled them.
when the one must be comforted, and the other Tormented. Lycia 16.25. It is a just thing with God (Says the Apostle, enforcing this change with an argument, we See) drawn from his justice) to render Tribulation unto them that trouble you, 2 Thebes 1.6. while the Righteous (will we hear the Psalmists) shall rejoice to see the vengeance. Psalm 5.9. Tribulation shall be the just Recompense of those, that have troubled the Righteous, while a principal part of the joy of the Righteous shall be the sighed of just vengeance to be executed upon those, that have troubled them.
So that a man shall say (will he, nill he, shall be driven to confess) that the Righteous shall not finally go unrewarded, verily there is a reward for the Righteous;
So that a man shall say (will he, nill he, shall be driven to confess) that the Righteous shall not finally go unrewarded, verily there is a reward for the Righteous;
It is not for you to know the times, and seasons (saith our Saviour to his inquisitive Disciples) which the Father hath put in his own Power. Acts 1.7. The revenge of injuries;
It is not for you to know the times, and seasons (Says our Saviour to his inquisitive Disciples) which the Father hath put in his own Power. Acts 1.7. The revenge of injuries;
Who shall bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make manifest the counsels of the heart. 1 Cor. 4.5. The School yet, for the more precise pointing out the Person of this Judge unto us;
Who shall bring to Light the hidden things of darkness, and make manifest the Counsels of the heart. 1 Cor. 4.5. The School yet, for the more precise pointing out the Person of this Judge unto us;
Wherein yet Opera Trinitatis is ad Extra sunt Indivisa (saith the same School) every subsistence in the Trinity may justly challenge an equal interest.
Wherein yet Opera Trinitatis is ad Extra sunt Indivisa (Says the same School) every subsistence in the Trinity may justly challenge an equal Interest.
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And this, whether it be for the making of the equity of his proceedings in this Judgement the more, conspicuous (upon which ground, I meet with Divines, that will needs make that word of the Lord. Ioel 3.2. matter of an undeniable conclusion, that the seat of this Judgement shall be Perpendicularly erected over the valley of Iehosaphat near Ierusalem ;
And this, whither it be for the making of the equity of his proceedings in this Judgement the more, conspicuous (upon which ground, I meet with Divines, that will needs make that word of the Lord. Joel 3.2. matter of an undeniable conclusion, that the seat of this Judgement shall be Perpendicularly erected over the valley of Jehoshaphat near Ierusalem;
for that being the center of the earth, as by Geographere is unanimously agreed on, thither, from all parts of the worlds circumference, may the lines of all Nations most commodiously be drawn, to take the fairer,
for that being the centre of the earth, as by Geographere is unanimously agreed on, thither, from all parts of the world's circumference, may the lines of all nations most commodiously be drawn, to take the Fairer,
and fuller view of the justice of these his proceedings) or whether (as we use to help a lame Legge with a Crutch) it be for the more eminent Exaltation of this Judge in the condition of his Humane Nature;
and fuller view of the Justice of these his proceedings) or whither (as we use to help a lame Leg with a Crutch) it be for the more eminent Exaltation of this Judge in the condition of his Humane Nature;
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even the death of the Cross (the eminent reason given by him for our bowing at the Name of Jesus rather then any other name of his) I forbear for the present to determine.
even the death of the Cross (the eminent reason given by him for our bowing At the Name of jesus rather then any other name of his) I forbear for the present to determine.
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when they shall see him, whom they have pierced? as it is in the 1. of this Book 7. when (as St. Hierom ) cerves manus Iudaee, quas fixeras ? The Iew shall see the Head, he hath wounded? And the Roman the side, he hath gored? Nay,
when they shall see him, whom they have pierced? as it is in the 1. of this Book 7. when (as Saint Hieronymus) cerves manus Iudaee, quas fixeras? The Iew shall see the Head, he hath wounded? And the Roman the side, he hath gored? Nay,
if Iosephs brethren were, not a little, affrighted, and afflicted, at his presence, when he told them that he was Ioseph, whom they had sold into Egypt, Gen. 45. how shall even the best of us, sinful souls, appear stricken with astonishment,
if Joseph's brothers were, not a little, affrighted, and afflicted, At his presence, when he told them that he was Ioseph, whom they had sold into Egypt, Gen. 45. how shall even the best of us, sinful Souls, appear stricken with astonishment,
I am Jesus, your Saviour, whom, from time to time, you have sold for the vile price of sin? And so, upon the result, shall desire the murtherous Barabbas of your sinful concupiscence to be given you? and vote his delivery up, a second time, to be crucified? when the Sun, the Moon,
I am jesus, your Saviour, whom, from time to time, you have sold for the vile price of since? And so, upon the result, shall desire the murderous Barabbas of your sinful concupiscence to be given you? and vote his delivery up, a second time, to be Crucified? when the Sun, the Moon,
yea, shake the very Powers of Heaven, how shall it thunderstrike the guilty conscience? O Angustia, (saith holy Anselme ;) Hic erunt Accusantia Peccata, &c. O the anguish of spirit, we shall, in that day, be surprized with? on the one side we shall hear our sins accusing us;
yea, shake the very Powers of Heaven, how shall it thunderstrike the guilty conscience? O Angustia, (Says holy Anselm;) Hic erunt Accusantia Peccata, etc. Oh the anguish of Spirit, we shall, in that day, be surprised with? on the one side we shall hear our Sins accusing us;
on the other Justice threatning us; under Hell gaping for us; above an angry Judge writing bitter things against us; within the conscience galling; without the world burning.
on the other justice threatening us; under Hell gaping for us; above an angry Judge writing bitter things against us; within the conscience galling; without the world burning.
and a mighty tempest shall be stirred up round about him. Psal. 50.3. Et, sitalis terror futurus sit advenientis, saith Eusebius Emissenus upon the words;
and a mighty tempest shall be stirred up round about him. Psalm 50.3. Et, sitalis terror Future sit advenientis, Says Eusebius Emissenus upon the words;
and if to the eye the appearance of his person shall be so horrid, how hideously (think we) will the sound of his sentence ring in the ear? Certainly, Horror ubique animos, & plurima Nostris Imago ;
and if to the eye the appearance of his person shall be so horrid, how hideously (think we) will the found of his sentence ring in the ear? Certainly, Horror ubique Animos, & Many Nostris Imago;
Tribulation, and Anguish, must needs be, on that Day in great extremity, upon those souls, that shall then appear with any of their unrepented sins about them,
Tribulation, and Anguish, must needs be, on that Day in great extremity, upon those Souls, that shall then appear with any of their unrepented Sins about them,
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how insensible shall we proclaim our selves, if the sight of such a spectacle shall not induce us, without the least Haesitation, to conclude, that this summer, this scorching summer is very near at hand? what the least abatement,
how insensible shall we proclaim our selves, if the sighed of such a spectacle shall not induce us, without the least Hesitation, to conclude, that this summer, this scorching summer is very near At hand? what the least abatement,
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nay an abominable grouth of al these, do we find even now, that Leves undae, (as S. Greg. speaketh) those lesser waves of our long continued, unnatural, self-wasting, Jars, still tossing, and turmoiling us;
nay an abominable grouth of all these, do we find even now, that Leves undae, (as S. Greg. speaks) those lesser waves of our long continued, unnatural, self-wasting, Jars, still tossing, and turmoiling us;
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as if their errand, were expresly to tell us, that it cannot be long, ere the Lord in a dreadfull tempest, of Fire (as in Noahs days sometimes of water) arise, to judge the earth;
as if their errand, were expressly to tell us, that it cannot be long, ere the Lord in a dreadful tempest, of Fire (as in Noahs days sometime of water) arise, to judge the earth;
of which signs our Saviour himself in the above-praised, Mat. 24? what palpable symbols of Antichrist unmasked doth our daily experience present us withal, in the well-nigh universal exaltation, we sadly see, against all that is called God;
of which Signs our Saviour himself in the above-praised, Mathew 24? what palpable symbols of Antichrist unmasked does our daily experience present us withal, in the well-nigh universal exaltation, we sadly see, against all that is called God;
and in that late starting up of not a few withall deceivableness of unrighteousnes; of which the Apostle 2 Thes. 2? what swarms of Apostats, from the faith;
and in that late starting up of not a few withal deceivableness of unrighteousness; of which the Apostle 2 Thebes 2? what swarms of Apostates, from the faith;
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giving heed to the seducing spirits of false Prophets; speaking lyes in Hypocrisie; even such, as would make the blackest Fiends of Hell to blush; forbidding to marry;
giving heed to the seducing spirits of false prophets; speaking lies in Hypocrisy; even such, as would make the Blackest Fiends of Hell to blush; forbidding to marry;
of which the same Apostle, 1 Tim. 4? what heards, and troops of covetous, proud, boasters, blasphemers, truce-breakers, false accusers, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, high-minded;
of which the same Apostle, 1 Tim. 4? what heards, and troops of covetous, proud, boaster's, blasphemers, Truce-breakers, false accusers, despisers of those that Are good, Traitors, heady, High-minded;
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having a show of godliness, but denying the power thereof; Creepers into houses; leading captive silly women laden with sins, and led away with diverse lusts;
having a show of godliness, but denying the power thereof; Creepers into houses; leading captive silly women laden with Sins, and led away with diverse Lustiest;
and the seizure of his poor vineyard? and Mock thanksgivings sometimes, for deliverance from Poetick dangers, which God, in his good time, may, in justice make reall? Nay,
and the seizure of his poor vineyard? and Mock thanksgivings sometime, for deliverance from Poetic dangers, which God, in his good time, may, in Justice make real? Nay,
and a victory over them, of which our Divine Evangelist in the 11. of this Book and 7. Some of the Rabbins I meet with (of whose fancies I shall have to just reason to say, what St. Augustin sometimes of the School-mens arguments, Dum lucent subtilitate, franguntur vanitate ;
and a victory over them, of which our Divine Evangelist in the 11. of this Book and 7. some of the Rabbis I meet with (of whose fancies I shall have to just reason to say, what Saint Augustin sometime of the Schoolmen's Arguments, Dum lucent subtilitate, franguntur vanitate;
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that, while they shine with subtlety, they appear shattered through their vanity) that, upon those words of St. Peter 2 Peter 3.8. One day with the Lord is as a thousand years, & a thousand years sa one day ;
that, while they shine with subtlety, they appear shattered through their vanity) that, upon those words of Saint Peter 2 Peter 3.8. One day with the Lord is as a thousand Years, & a thousand Years sa one day;
And now, were it proper to fly out into Tropological excursions, how present, and easie, were it for me to give you an account of signs, not so much immediately preceding,
And now, were it proper to fly out into Tropological excursions, how present, and easy, were it for me to give you an account of Signs, not so much immediately preceding,
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But this judge himself seemeth advisedly to labour the stay of our bold adventures, for the fathoming of this depth, by whatever, whether Literal, or Metaphorical, signs.
But this judge himself seems advisedly to labour the stay of our bold adventures, for the fathoming of this depth, by whatever, whither Literal, or Metaphorical, Signs.
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Of that Day, and Hour, knoweth no man; no not the Angels in Heaven; nay, not the Son man himself ▪ Mark 13.32. Non novit i. e. non notificavit, saith Damascene ;
Of that Day, and Hour, Knoweth no man; no not the Angels in Heaven; nay, not the Son man himself ▪ Mark 13.32. Non Novit i. e. non notificavit, Says Damascene;
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Gum vides velatam, quid inquiris in rem absconditam? Since we finde the precise time of this Judges comming deliberately shut up in secrecy from us,
Gum vides velatam, quid inquiris in remembering absconditam? Since we find the precise time of this Judges coming deliberately shut up in secrecy from us,
Num te solum metuis? Art thou afraid, that thou only shalt not hear the sound of the Trumpet? how can we, without even a profession of steely forheads, be prying into this recluse Mystery, whereof the sound of the last Trumpet is the only certain signal to be expected? And of the designation of the certain time of this Days advent from the search, much more discovery, of any mortal Eye St. Augustin seemeth to give a pregnant reason;
Num te solum metuis? Art thou afraid, that thou only shalt not hear the found of the Trumpet? how can we, without even a profession of steely foreheads, be prying into this recluse Mystery, whereof the found of the last Trumpet is the only certain signal to be expected? And of the designation of the certain time of this Days advent from the search, much more discovery, of any Mortal Eye Saint Augustin seems to give a pregnant reason;
And the contemplation of this Dayes so near, and uncertain, approach, the son of Sirach, before we enterprize any thing, would still have us to propose to the Eyes of our Minde,
And the contemplation of this Days so near, and uncertain, approach, the son of Sirach, before we enterprise any thing, would still have us to propose to the Eyes of our Mind,
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and seasonable, that it precede, and go before, every act of ours in intention, and consideration? O! that Men were therefore so wise (saith Moses) as still to remember this their last End. Deut. 32.19.
and seasonable, that it precede, and go before, every act of ours in intention, and consideration? OH! that Men were Therefore so wise (Says Moses) as still to Remember this their last End. Deuteronomy 32.19.
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Iob, in that his excellent description of a War-horse, amongst many other eminent properties of his, reckoneth this for one most highly remarkable, that he doth Procul odorari Bellum ;
Job, in that his excellent description of a War-horse, among many other eminent properties of his, Reckoneth this for one most highly remarkable, that he does Procul odorari Bellum;
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And what just reason then that we be sentenced for worse then Horse, or Mule, that have no understanding, shall we not with the Nostrils (I know not whether to say of Faith,
And what just reason then that we be sentenced for Worse then Horse, or Mule, that have no understanding, shall we not with the Nostrils (I know not whither to say of Faith,
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or Fear) sent that bloody day (we know not how near at hand) wherein he, whom by our sins, from time to time, we have been still provoking, every day more and more, to become our Adversary, shall yet come to sit in judgment upon us? And shall not therefore send out our Ambassadours, Preces, & Lachrymas, Cordis Legatos, saith St. Cyprian ;
or fear) sent that bloody day (we know not how near At hand) wherein he, whom by our Sins, from time to time, we have been still provoking, every day more and more, to become our Adversary, shall yet come to fit in judgement upon us? And shall not Therefore send out our ambassadors, Preces, & Lachrymas, Cordis Legatos, Says Saint Cyprian;
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and Atonement, with him, whilst he is yet upon the way, and may still be at some distance from us? Certainly, with Habakkuk in the 2. of his Prophsie 1. It shall stand us in hand, at all Essays, to stand upon our watchtower;
and Atonement, with him, while he is yet upon the Way, and may still be At Some distance from us? Certainly, with Habakkuk in the 2. of his Prophesy 1. It shall stand us in hand, At all Essays, to stand upon our watchtower;
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and (as himself speaketh Psal. 50.21.) shall set in order ( Sicut solet in Bello acies, saith St Chrysost. as we use to set an Army in Battle-aray against an enemy) before us what things we have done.
and (as himself speaks Psalm 50.21.) shall Set in order (Sicut Solent in Bello acies, Says Saint Chrysostom as we use to Set an Army in Battle array against an enemy) before us what things we have done.
nor would any of us ruffle in Pride, revel in excess, dally in wantonness, roar in Blasphemie, mask under the visour of Hypocrisie, (as more then a good many of us familiarly) do, did we but duly contemplate with our selves, that this great day of Judgement may be at hand;
nor would any of us ruffle in Pride, revel in excess, dally in wantonness, roar in Blasphemy, mask under the visor of Hypocrisy, (as more then a good many of us familiarly) doe, did we but duly contemplate with our selves, that this great day of Judgement may be At hand;
And therefore those Arms, wherewith Gideon furnished his Souldiers, for their encounter with the Midianites; Every one an empty Pitcher, a burning Lamp,
And Therefore those Arms, wherewith gideon furnished his Soldiers, for their encounter with the midianites; Every one an empty Pitcher, a burning Lamp,
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and a Trumpet in his hand, Iud. 7.16. will be proper for us still to have in a readiness in our thoughts, for our encounter with the Hellish Midianites ; an emptie Pitcher ;
and a Trumpet in his hand, Iud. 7.16. will be proper for us still to have in a readiness in our thoughts, for our encounter with the Hellish midianites; an empty Pitcher;
Which might fitly bring me to the view of the third particular, I commended to your observations, the evidence to be given in, which (we see here) is recorded in Books.
Which might fitly bring me to the view of the third particular, I commended to your observations, the evidence to be given in, which (we see Here) is recorded in Books.
Leaving therefore what remaineth for some other Days Essay, beseech we the Almighty to grant that the words, we have this day heard with our outward Ears, may, through his grace, be so inwardly graffed in our hearts, that they may bring forth in us, &c.
Leaving Therefore what remains for Some other Days Essay, beseech we the Almighty to grant that the words, we have this day herd with our outward Ears, may, through his grace, be so inwardly graffed in our hearts, that they may bring forth in us, etc.
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the equal proceedings of the Court; and the Infallible certainty of all. And first the Evidence to be given in, offereth it self to our considerations;
the equal proceedings of the Court; and the Infallible certainty of all. And First the Evidence to be given in, Offereth it self to our considerations;
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But he, that is the Fountain of Justice, and would therefore, by his own Exemplary practise, prescribe a course of unerring Justice unto all, that under him, will needs lay claim to any Judiciary Power,
But he, that is the Fountain of justice, and would Therefore, by his own Exemplary practice, prescribe a course of unerring justice unto all, that under him, will needs lay claim to any Judiciary Power,
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as in the first piece, of justice, he did upon our first Parents, though taking them NONLATINALPHABET, in the very Act, he doth not presently, without further enquiry, pass sentence upon them;
as in the First piece, of Justice, he did upon our First Parents, though taking them, in the very Act, he does not presently, without further enquiry, pass sentence upon them;
so here, for the making up the exact complement of his Justice, in the last Judgement, that the most clamorous Delinquent may have no just cause of exception against his just way of proceeding, he passeth sentence (not as many a Brain-sick Enthusiast preacheth without Book, but) out of Books;
so Here, for the making up the exact compliment of his justice, in the last Judgement, that the most clamorous Delinquent may have no just cause of exception against his just Way of proceeding, he passes sentence (not as many a Brainsick Enthusiast Preacheth without Book, but) out of Books;
If in several pieces, you may, not unfitly, stile the first Secundum quem ; the second Ex quo ; the third In quo ; the first his Statute-Book; the second his Day-Book;
If in several Pieces, you may, not unfitly, style the First Secundum Whom; the second Ex quo; the third In quo; the First his Statute book; the second his Day book;
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in the third the Law from Sion. For the first of these, the Law of Nature, we shall content us with Melancthons definition thereof, that it is a knowledge of certain principles,
in the third the Law from Sion. For the First of these, the Law of Nature, we shall content us with Melanchthons definition thereof, that it is a knowledge of certain principles,
as that Tithes are to be paid, as may clearly appear in the History of Melchizedeck, and Abraham Gen. 14. that some Places are, above other, sanctified by Gods special Presence,
as that Tithes Are to be paid, as may clearly appear in the History of Melchizedeck, and Abraham Gen. 14. that Some Places Are, above other, sanctified by God's special Presence,
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as the Place of Iacobs repose, in his journey to Haran, where God appeareth to him, Gen. 28. that some Persons are, more then others, dedicate to his service;
as the Place of Iacobs repose, in his journey to Haran, where God appears to him, Gen. 28. that Some Persons Are, more then Others, dedicate to his service;
as the First-born of every Family, Exod. 13. of which, by the way, you shall do well specially to take notice, that they were every one NONLATINALPHABET, Cohen ;
as the Firstborn of every Family, Exod 13. of which, by the Way, you shall do well specially to take notice, that they were every one, Cohen;
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So that even of such as these just reason shall we have to say in this case, what the same Apostle of the same Gentiles, clearly convinced of a Godhead, by those things, that are seen from the creation of the world. Rom. 16. that they are NONLATINALPHABET; without all manner of Excuse.
So that even of such as these just reason shall we have to say in this case, what the same Apostle of the same Gentiles, clearly convinced of a Godhead, by those things, that Are seen from the creation of the world. Rom. 16. that they Are; without all manner of Excuse.
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the Law was given, that sin might abound. Rom. 5.20. Not that the Law is sin (as the Apostle glosseth himself, in the 7. of the same Epistle and 8th.) but sin, taking occasion by the Commandement (is his own ingenuous confession of himself) wrought in me all manner of concupiscence.
the Law was given, that since might abound. Rom. 5.20. Not that the Law is since (as the Apostle Glosseth himself, in the 7. of the same Epistle and 8th.) but since, taking occasion by the Commandment (is his own ingenuous Confessi of himself) wrought in me all manner of concupiscence.
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which is the reason (saith the Oratour) why Solon would by no means be drawn to hear of a Law to be enacted against Parricide; veritus ne, si legem de eo tulisset, magis incitaret Homines quam reprimeret, fearing (saith he) lest such a Law might rather spur men on unto,
which is the reason (Says the Orator) why Solon would by no means be drawn to hear of a Law to be enacted against Parricide; veritus ne, si legem de eo tulisset, magis incitaret Homines quam reprimeret, fearing (Says he) lest such a Law might rather spur men on unto,
as neither we, nor our Fathers, are able to bear. For the last, the Law from Sion, the Law of faith (as Rom. 3.27. it is stiled) as it is so far from being Contra-distinct to either of the former Laws;
as neither we, nor our Father's, Are able to bear. For the last, the Law from Sion, the Law of faith (as Rom. 3.27. it is styled) as it is so Far from being Contradistinct to either of the former Laws;
so is Christ the main scope of all; they all looking toward him, as did the Cherubins towards the Mercy-seat. Exod. 37.9. In either of the former he discovered himself but as through the Lattice, as it is, Cant. 2.9. In this latter he doth, not only present him clearly to our views;
so is christ the main scope of all; they all looking towards him, as did the Cherubim towards the Mercy-seat. Exod 37.9. In either of the former he discovered himself but as through the Lattice, as it is, Cant 2.9. In this latter he does, not only present him clearly to our views;
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and advantage, of laying such fast hold of him, as not to let him go, as it is Cant. 3.4. The former, either of them, holdeth us to Hard-meat, as we say;
and advantage, of laying such fast hold of him, as not to let him go, as it is Cant 3.4. The former, either of them, holds us to Hard-meat, as we say;
making us a proffer of Heaven indeed, but upon very unfeisable, yea, indeed impossible, conditions, Fac hoc, & vives, as our Saviour to the Lawyer, Luke 10.28. Do this, and thou shalt live.
making us a proffer of Heaven indeed, but upon very unfeisable, yea, indeed impossible, conditions, Fac hoc, & vives, as our Saviour to the Lawyer, Lycia 10.28. Do this, and thou shalt live.
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as Paul, and Silas, to the Jaylor, Acts 16.31. and now little question to be made, but that, as the Jew of the Almighty, Rom. 2.5. there is more then a good many amongst us will be present to make our Boast of this Law;
as Paul, and Silas, to the Jailor, Acts 16.31. and now little question to be made, but that, as the Jew of the Almighty, Rom. 2.5. there is more then a good many among us will be present to make our Boast of this Law;
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that, having the advantage, both of Jew, and Gentile, in times past, to turn over a new Leaf, from the Law of Nature, the Law from Sinai, unto this Law of Sion, the Law of Faith, we shall not need to distrust,
that, having the advantage, both of Jew, and Gentile, in times past, to turn over a new Leaf, from the Law of Nature, the Law from Sinai, unto this Law of Sion, the Law of Faith, we shall not need to distrust,
Our Pulpits now, for a long time, have resounded with no other Doctrin, but those revived Reliques of an old Heretical Maxime, that we shall need to act nothing our selves, in order to the accomplishment of the great work of our Salvation;
Our Pulpits now, for a long time, have resounded with no other Doctrine, but those revived Relics of an old Heretical Maxim, that we shall need to act nothing our selves, in order to the accomplishment of the great work of our Salvation;
And, for the Law from Sinai, however Christ, by being made a Curse for us, hath taken away the Curse thereof. Gal. 3.13. yet, as that was our School-Master, to bring us unto him, Gal. 3.24. so is he our Exemplary Guide, to lead us to the fulfilling thereof.
And, for the Law from Sinai, however christ, by being made a Curse for us, hath taken away the Curse thereof. Gal. 3.13. yet, as that was our School-Master, to bring us unto him, Gal. 3.24. so is he our Exemplary Guide, to led us to the fulfilling thereof.
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And this may you see to be the Apostles clear Determination, after his most Solicitous Debate of the Point. Rom. 3.31. Do we then make void the Law of God through Faith? God forbid! rather we establish the Law.
And this may you see to be the Apostles clear Determination, After his most Solicitous Debate of the Point. Rom. 3.31. Do we then make void the Law of God through Faith? God forbid! rather we establish the Law.
as, with the Saints of the new Calendar, is no better then Licentiousness, that Sanctification, and Obedience, is no less, the scope of this then either of the former Lawes.
as, with the Saints of the new Calendar, is no better then Licentiousness, that Sanctification, and obedience, is no less, the scope of this then either of the former Laws.
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And therefore St. Peters Caveat, in the 2. of his 1. Epistle, to his scattered strangers you may see to be, that they use not their Liberty for a Cloak of Malitiousness,
And Therefore Saint Peter's Caveat, in the 2. of his 1. Epistle, to his scattered Strangers you may see to be, that they use not their Liberty for a Cloak of Maliciousness,
or wickedness (for the word NONLATINALPHABET in the Original equally importeth both) but that by well-doing they put to silence the Ignorance of Foolish Men.
or wickedness (for the word in the Original equally imports both) but that by welldoing they put to silence the Ignorance of Foolish Men.
And St. Iames his peremptory conclusion it is, in the 1. of his Epistle and 25. whoso looketh into the perfect Law of Liberty (this Law of Faith is a Law of Liberty indeed;
And Saint James his peremptory conclusion it is, in the 1. of his Epistle and 25. whoso looks into the perfect Law of Liberty (this Law of Faith is a Law of Liberty indeed;
in the weak Endeavours, and Evidences, of which poor Patience, and Performance, shall we at last (notwithstanding all this our Book-learning) prove defective, or faulty;
in the weak Endeavours, and Evidences, of which poor Patience, and Performance, shall we At last (notwithstanding all this our Book-learning) prove defective, or faulty;
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too just reason shall we at last finde for our Concluding, and complaining, as the Preacher Eccles. 12.12. There is no end of making, and setting before us, many Books ;
too just reason shall we At last find for our Concluding, and complaining, as the Preacher Eccles. 12.12. There is no end of making, and setting before us, many Books;
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and, with Nero, when he was sometimes to Signe a sentence of Death (the mildest Speech, that ever fell from so Bloody a Monster) in extream Anguish of Spirit, wish, utinam nescirem Literas! O! that I had never known Letter in a Book!
and, with Nero, when he was sometime to Signen a sentence of Death (the Mildest Speech, that ever fell from so Bloody a Monster) in extreme Anguish of Spirit, wish, utinam nescirem Literas! OH! that I had never known letter in a Book!
For the first of these, Annals and Diaries I finde thus distinguished by Tacitus, that the former is a Register of the greater, the latter of the less, matters of State.
For the First of these, Annals and Diaries I find thus distinguished by Tacitus, that the former is a Register of the greater, the latter of the less, matters of State.
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So that, for whatever sin of ours, whether Manual, or Vocal, or but Mental, our Conscience will still be present to put in Execution, what the Lord sometimes gave in charge to his Prophet. Esay 30.8. to note it in a Book.
So that, for whatever since of ours, whither Manual, or Vocal, or but Mental, our Conscience will still be present to put in Execution, what the Lord sometime gave in charge to his Prophet. Isaiah 30.8. to note it in a Book.
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for a special Act of Mercy (whence the old word amongst us of a mans being saved by his Book) this Book-trial of all, we shall, in conclusion, finde to be the most Severe;
for a special Act of Mercy (whence the old word among us of a men being saved by his Book) this Book-trial of all, we shall, in conclusion, find to be the most Severe;
and the first Writer God himself; who writeth the Law in two Stony Tables, with his own Hand. Exod 30.18. Conscience is not Ignorant of this way of writing;
and the First Writer God himself; who Writeth the Law in two Stony Tables, with his own Hand. Exod 30.18. Conscience is not Ignorant of this Way of writing;
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After this, another way of writing, in Barks of Trees, was found out; whence our Books, amongst the Latins, still retain their Names, Libri, Barks, or Books.
After this, Another Way of writing, in Barks of Trees, was found out; whence our Books, among the Latins, still retain their Names, Libri, Barks, or Books.
whereof every Page shall appear filled with the sad Items of our Blasphemies, our Perjuries, our Debaucheries, our Dalliances, our Oppressions, our Extortions, our Murthers.
whereof every Page shall appear filled with the sad Items of our Blasphemies, our Perjuries, our Debaucheries, our Dalliances, our Oppressions, our Extortions, our Murders.
And the Destruction of these Reeds the Prophet Isaiah seemeth to bewail, as a dreadful part of Gods doom upon Egypt, in the 19. of his Prophesie and 7. The Paper-reeds (saith he) by the Brooks, shall wither, and be no more.
And the Destruction of these Reeds the Prophet Isaiah seems to bewail, as a dreadful part of God's doom upon Egypt, in the 19. of his Prophesy and 7. The Paper-reeds (Says he) by the Brooks, shall wither, and be no more.
as we shall see the sign of the Son of Man. Mat. 24.30. which (even by the Confession of the most Reformed Divines) shall be the Sign of the Cross;
as we shall see the Signen of the Son of Man. Mathew 24.30. which (even by the Confessi of the most Reformed Divines) shall be the Signen of the Cross;
And then, where shall the bribing Gehaze hide his Head, when he shall see the Hieroglyphick of two Talents of Silver, of which he hath cheated some Credulous Naaman? where the Extorting Ahab, at the sight of the Hieroglyphick of a Vineyard? Where the Blood-thirsty Herod, and Assassine Pilate, at the sight of the Hieroglyphicks of Thousands of Innocents, they have most unjustly Imprisoned, Condemned,
And then, where shall the bribing Gehaze hide his Head, when he shall see the Hieroglyphic of two Talents of Silver, of which he hath cheated Some Credulous Naaman? where the Extorting Ahab, At the sighed of the Hieroglyphic of a Vineyard? Where the Bloodthirsty Herod, and Assassine Pilate, At the sighed of the Hieroglyphics of Thousands of Innocents, they have most unjustly Imprisoned, Condemned,
and Butchered? Where the wanton, at the now sad sight of his lustful Mistresses, with whom he hath formerly taken his fill of lawless Love? Where the Riotous, at the sight of the full-crowned Cups, wherewith he hath, every day, been intoxicating his Frantick Brains? no less dreadfully then undeniably, indenting their several Guilts? Nor yet hath Humane Invention stayed here;
and Butchered? Where the wanton, At the now sad sighed of his lustful Mistress's, with whom he hath formerly taken his fill of lawless Love? Where the Riotous, At the sighed of the full-crowned Cups, wherewith he hath, every day, been intoxicating his Frantic Brains? no less dreadfully then undeniably, indenting their several Guilts? Nor yet hath Humane Invention stayed Here;
Here the Letters, wherein she sets down our Lapses, are ofttimes so mysterious, and obscure, that they are no way obvious to any Mans, scarce to our own Eyes.
Here the Letters, wherein she sets down our Lapses, Are ofttimes so mysterious, and Obscure, that they Are no Way obvious to any men, scarce to our own Eyes.
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for the shutting of our sins clean out of the reach of our eyesight? Lest (as the People in the Prophet Esay 6.10.) seeing with our Eyes, and hearing with our Ears,
for the shutting of our Sins clean out of the reach of our eyesight? Lest (as the People in the Prophet Isaiah 6.10.) seeing with our Eyes, and hearing with our Ears,
Conscience then, that, as her Master, will search Ierusalem with Lights, Zephan. 1.12. shall, by the Light of this Fire, search into the most secret, and recluse, corners of our Hearts;
Conscience then, that, as her Master, will search Ierusalem with Lights, Zephaniah. 1.12. shall, by the Light of this Fire, search into the most secret, and recluse, corners of our Hearts;
and the Shadow of Death) have no more appeared unto us then Atomes in a Cloudy Day, will then too palpably discover themselves at the appearance of this Sun of Righteousness;
and the Shadow of Death) have no more appeared unto us then Atoms in a Cloudy Day, will then too palpably discover themselves At the appearance of this Sun of Righteousness;
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It is otherwise with the Antient of Days (for so finde we this Judge Dan. 9.7. expresly stiled) his Memory no more then his Days. Psal. 102.27. are at any time failing him.
It is otherwise with the Ancient of Days (for so find we this Judge Dan. 9.7. expressly styled) his Memory no more then his Days. Psalm 102.27. Are At any time failing him.
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out of which (as the good Householder out of his Treasury, Mat. 13.54.) he will still be readily drawing out an heavy charge, both of our Old, and New, sins against us. Nay, whereas Memoria est Praeteritorum ;
out of which (as the good Householder out of his Treasury, Mathew 13.54.) he will still be readily drawing out an heavy charge, both of our Old, and New, Sins against us. Nay, whereas Memoria est Praeteritorum;
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whereof every Page shall be filled up with the black Catalogue of our deep Carowsings, our wanton Dalliances, our horrid Oppressions, our Sacrilegious Transactions, our damned Dissimulations,
whereof every Page shall be filled up with the black Catalogue of our deep Carousings, our wanton Dalliances, our horrid Oppressions, our Sacrilegious Transactions, our damned Dissimulations,
how shall it appear unto us like that Roul of Ezechiels Book, in the 2. of his Prophesie and 10. written within ▪ and without, with Lamentation, and Mourning, and woe.
how shall it appear unto us like that Roll of Ezechiels Book, in the 2. of his Prophesy and 10. written within ▪ and without, with Lamentation, and Mourning, and woe.
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If some, upon but a Private perusal of their yet, perhaps secret, sins, which their Consciences, in their Solitary Retiredness, have called to their Remembrance, have, most desperately, made their own Hands their own Executioners;
If Some, upon but a Private perusal of their yet, perhaps secret, Sins, which their Consciences, in their Solitary Retiredness, have called to their Remembrance, have, most desperately, made their own Hands their own Executioners;
and Enormities, in the Audience of the whole World? And shall therefore be upon the point of his just Tasting us (as Babylon, in the 16. of this Book and 19.) with the Cup of the Wine of the fierceness of his wrath? This Book, my Beloved, is not yet Opened.
and Enormities, in the Audience of the Whole World? And shall Therefore be upon the point of his just Tasting us (as Babylon, in the 16. of this Book and 19.) with the Cup of the Wine of the fierceness of his wrath? This Book, my beloved, is not yet Opened.
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And another Book was opened, which was the Book of life. What the Preacher sometimes of Making, Eccles. 12.12. no less just reason shall we have to say of Reading;
And Another Book was opened, which was the Book of life. What the Preacher sometime of Making, Eccles. 12.12. no less just reason shall we have to say of Reading;
There is no end of Reading many Books. Multitudo Librorum destruit Animum, saith the Oratour; A Multitude of Books doth rather puzle, and perplex, then furnish, and inrich, the understanding, and Memory.
There is no end of Reading many Books. Multitudo Librorum destruit Animum, Says the Orator; A Multitude of Books does rather puzzle, and perplex, then furnish, and enrich, the understanding, and Memory.
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or whatever other Pamphlets, what St. Augustin sometimes of works, that are not grounded upon Faith in Christ, that it is Cursus celerrimus preter viam ;
or whatever other Pamphlets, what Saint Augustin sometime of works, that Are not grounded upon Faith in christ, that it is Cursus celerrimus preter viam;
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Nay, the most Studious, and Solicitous, reading of all such as these (unless, as our Divine Apostle sometimes, it be for the unbending the Bows of our Minds,
Nay, the most Studious, and Solicitous, reading of all such as these (unless, as our Divine Apostle sometime, it be for the unbending the Bows of our Minds,
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and loosing their strings, for a time, that may the more vigorously, and chearfully, return to them) we shall in Conclusion, finde to be but as that Bread of deceit, in the wiseman. Pro. 20.17. such, as shall fill the Mouth, yea, the Stomack, with nothing but Gravel;
and losing their strings, for a time, that may the more vigorously, and cheerfully, return to them) we shall in Conclusion, find to be but as that Bred of deceit, in the Wiseman. Pro 20.17. such, as shall fill the Mouth, yea, the Stomach, with nothing but Gravel;
but immediately vanishing into nothing, of those other shall we have only reason to say, in comparison of these, what David sometimes of Goliahs Sword, 1 Sam. 21.9. There is none like unto them ;
but immediately vanishing into nothing, of those other shall we have only reason to say, in comparison of these, what David sometime of Goliath's Sword, 1 Sam. 21.9. There is none like unto them;
And of this Book is it, that St. Augustin interprets those passages of Holy Writ, that seem to import an Apostaticall falling away of some, after Grace received.
And of this Book is it, that Saint Augustin interprets those passages of Holy Writ, that seem to import an Apostatical falling away of Some, After Grace received.
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and have tasted of the Heavenly gifts, and been made partakers of the Holy Ghost, if they shall fall away, to renew them again to Repentance, Heb. 6.6. upon which words the same Father hath well observed, that there are more then a good many Temporizers, that assume unto themselves the Shapes of true Believers;
and have tasted of the Heavenly Gifts, and been made partakers of the Holy Ghost, if they shall fallen away, to renew them again to Repentance, Hebrew 6.6. upon which words the same Father hath well observed, that there Are more then a good many Temporizers, that assume unto themselves the Shapes of true Believers;
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They went out from us (saith our Apostle) because they were never of us, in the 1. of this Epistle cap. 2. v. 19. Let them be wiped out of the Book of the living (is the Kingly Prophets dreadful Execration against the Blood-thirsty Enemies of his son,
They went out from us (Says our Apostle) Because they were never of us, in the 1. of this Epistle cap. 2. v. 19. Let them be wiped out of the Book of the living (is the Kingly prophets dreadful Execration against the Bloodthirsty Enemies of his son,
and Saviour, Psal. 69.29.) and not be written amongst the Righteous, i. e. (saith the above praised Father) since they are Formal Hypocrites, Personating true Professours, unmask, O Lord, their Hypocrisie;
and Saviour, Psalm 69.29.) and not be written among the Righteous, i. e. (Says thee above praised Father) since they Are Formal Hypocrites, Personating true Professors, unmask, Oh Lord, their Hypocrisy;
that so (whatever counterfeit Shews, and Semblances, they have hitherto made) as their Names were never written in the Calendar of Saints in the Church-Triumphant, rase them out likewise of the List of the Church-Militant Saints.
that so (whatever counterfeit Shows, and Semblances, they have hitherto made) as their Names were never written in the Calendar of Saints in the Church-triumphant, raze them out likewise of the List of the Church-militant Saints.
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and Quintessence, of a Church out of a Church, whereinto none shall be received but Saints of their own Canonization ( Qui vult ante egressos Angelos, &c. saith St. Greg. They that will be separating the Reprobate from amongst the Righteous,
and Quintessence, of a Church out of a Church, whereinto none shall be received but Saints of their own Canonization (Qui vult ante egressos Angels, etc. Says Saint Greg. They that will be separating the Reprobate from among the Righteous,
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Exegi Monumentum AEre perennius. No Monument of Brass so Retentive as the Paper; no Characters therein engraven so Lasting as the Letters of this Book.
Exegi Monument Air Perennius. No Monument of Brass so Retentive as the Paper; no Characters therein engraven so Lasting as the Letters of this Book.
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Which therefore, that they be not Blurred, or Sullyed, by any bold, or prophane, Hand, that may prematurely offer at the opening of this Book, are to be kept close,
Which Therefore, that they be not Blurred, or Sullied, by any bold, or profane, Hand, that may prematurely offer At the opening of this Book, Are to be kept close,
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but there laid up, and that clasped, yea Sealed, yea and that with no less then seven Seals, in the 5. of this Book and 1. for the Concealment of the Contents from the discovery of the most Curious, piercing,
but there laid up, and that clasped, yea Sealed, yea and that with no less then seven Seals, in the 5. of this Book and 1. for the Concealment of the Contents from the discovery of the most Curious, piercing,
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for which the wonders, foretold him, shall •ast, he presently groweth Inquisitive, O my Lord (saith he) what shall be the end of these things? But the Answer, he receiveth, is no less Sharp then Short; Go thy way, Daniel ;
for which the wonders, foretold him, shall •ast, he presently grows Inquisitive, Oh my Lord (Says he) what shall be the end of these things? But the Answer, he receives, is no less Sharp then Short; Go thy Way, daniel;
for the words are closed, and Sealed up, until the time of the End. When we hear of a Book, wherein this Great Judge of Heaven and Earth hath Registred the Names of his chosen ones, we presently, with the Prophet, have an Itch in our Fingers,
for the words Are closed, and Sealed up, until the time of the End. When we hear of a Book, wherein this Great Judge of Heaven and Earth hath Registered the Names of his chosen ones, we presently, with the Prophet, have an Itch in our Fingers,
Whereas all the men of the World besides are left out as Reprobates; and so divested of all manner of Interest, whether in Temporal, or Eternal, Inheritance.
Whereas all the men of the World beside Are left out as Reprobates; and so divested of all manner of Interest, whither in Temporal, or Eternal, Inheritance.
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Which distinction yet, either for Number, or Names, of Persons much more, may in no wise be expected shall come to any Mans Cognizance, until the Dead, Small,
Which distinction yet, either for Number, or Names, of Persons much more, may in no wise be expected shall come to any men Cognizance, until the Dead, Small,
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Certainly, this Book is yet so fast shut up, and Sealed, until the last Day, that, whoever he be, that shall arrogate to himself a Faculty of the Knowledge of the Contents;
Certainly, this Book is yet so fast shut up, and Sealed, until the last Day, that, whoever he be, that shall arrogate to himself a Faculty of the Knowledge of the Contents;
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and that with modesty shall I have reason to say, that he speaketh without Book. And now then, how well will it become us in this Case NONLATINALPHABET;
and that with modesty shall I have reason to say, that he speaks without Book. And now then, how well will it become us in this Case;
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There is none so lawful, none so useful, a Scrutiny, as, leaving others to Stand, or Fall, to their own Master, to make a diligent enquiry, every one of us,
There is none so lawful, none so useful, a Scrutiny, as, leaving Others to Stand, or Fallen, to their own Master, to make a diligent enquiry, every one of us,
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See we that our Conversations be (as far as Humane Frailty shall enable us with a Capacity) composed unto the Dictates of the Law of Nature, the Law from Sinai, the Law from Sion ;
See we that our Conversations be (as Far as Humane Frailty shall enable us with a Capacity) composed unto the Dictates of the Law of Nature, the Law from Sinai, the Law from Sion;
See we, every one, that in the Book of our Conscience, and the Book of Gods Remembrance, the Blots of all our sins whatsoever may as in a Table-Book, appear written, Spunged out by the precious waters of unfained Repentance, be now henceforth be all over written with the fair Characters of Righteousness, and Holiness.
See we, every one, that in the Book of our Conscience, and the Book of God's Remembrance, the Blots of all our Sins whatsoever may as in a Table-Book, appear written, Sponged out by the precious waters of unfeigned Repentance, be now henceforth be all over written with the fair Characters of Righteousness, and Holiness.
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And then shall we not need to distrust, but that we shall appear clear, when we shall come to be Judged out of those things, which shall appear written in these Books, according to our works.
And then shall we not need to distrust, but that we shall appear clear, when we shall come to be Judged out of those things, which shall appear written in these Books, according to our works.
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but for that their but Cursory view would take up more time then, for the present can be well afforded, leaving them for a competent Argument, which may well take up our next Days entire Perusal, beseech we the Almighty, in the mean time to grant, that the words, we have, this Day, heard with our outward Ears, &c.
but for that their but Cursory view would take up more time then, for the present can be well afforded, leaving them for a competent Argument, which may well take up our next Days entire Perusal, beseech we the Almighty, in the mean time to grant, that the words, we have, this Day, herd with our outward Ears, etc.
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Quemadmodum omnibus Corporibus, à Deo procreatis, hoc insitum est, ut Vmbram habeant: sic Deum quoque, qui Iustitia praeditus est, tum iis, qui virtutem sibi colendam proposuernut;
Quemadmodum omnibus Corporibus, à God procreatis, hoc insitum est, ut Umbra habeant: sic God quoque, qui Iustitia praeditus est, tum iis, qui virtutem sibi colendam proposuernut;
tum iis, qui vitium amplexari maluerint, pro cujusque Merito, Praemia, Poenasque, tribuere consentaneum est. Apoc. 20.12. I saw the Dead, Small, and Great, stand up before God; and the Books were opened;
tum iis, qui Vitium amplexari maluerint, Pro cujusque Merito, Praemia, Poenasque, tribuere Consentaneum est. Apocalypse 20.12. I saw the Dead, Small, and Great, stand up before God; and the Books were opened;
the other that of his Eternal Foreknowledge, whereby from all Eternity he hath, and beyond all Tract of time will, acknowledge those for his, whom he hath Predestinated to the Adoption of Sons,
the other that of his Eternal Foreknowledge, whereby from all Eternity he hath, and beyond all Tract of time will, acknowledge those for his, whom he hath Predestinated to the Adoption of Sons,
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And this difference of wayes, between him and them, the same Lord, no less justly then precisely, may you hear Contesting with them, in point of Equity, Ezech. 18.29.
And this difference of ways, between him and them, the same Lord, no less justly then precisely, may you hear Contesting with them, in point of Equity, Ezekiel 18.29.
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a Just Constitution, commanding things that are Honest, and Forbidding the Contrary, is, in the Court of Heaven, reputed the only straight Rule, whereunto the subjects of that court are to conform their works, & ways;
a Just Constitution, commanding things that Are Honest, and Forbidding the Contrary, is, in the Court of Heaven, reputed the only straight Rule, whereunto the subject's of that court Are to conform their works, & ways;
For which cause our Evangelists description of sin is, that it is the Transgression of the Law, in the 1. of his Epistle the 3. Chapter and 4. V. And therefore that word of that other Apostle, just reason that it obtain with us the Credit of an Oracle, Rom. 4.15. where there is no Law, there is no Transgression.
For which cause our Evangelists description of since is, that it is the Transgression of the Law, in the 1. of his Epistle the 3. Chapter and 4. V. And Therefore that word of that other Apostle, just reason that it obtain with us the Credit of an Oracle, Rom. 4.15. where there is no Law, there is no Transgression.
So that then that word of that other Apostle yet. 2. Pet. 1.19. for the word of Prophesie, our parts it shall be to conceive, directed unto every one of us for the Law;
So that then that word of that other Apostle yet. 2. Pet. 1.19. for the word of Prophesy, our parts it shall be to conceive, directed unto every one of us for the Law;
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No otherwise then you may observe some careful Mariner, for the better guidance of his Ship in a Dark Night, to heed a Light, which from some Eminent watch-towr, may discover it self.
No otherwise then you may observe Some careful Mariner, for the better guidance of his Ship in a Dark Night, to heed a Light, which from Some Eminent watch-towr, may discover it self.
The Conduct of which Light therefore, whose Beams every one of us may clearly discern (as the Pilot his Light from the Tower) darting out from Heaven upon him,
The Conduct of which Light Therefore, whose Beams every one of us may clearly discern (as the Pilot his Light from the Tower) darting out from Heaven upon him,
yea, & Executing too, whom they please; though guiltless of the Transgression of any Law. Nor shall the Law be the Rule, whereby to examine the work of supposed Dilinquents;
yea, & Executing too, whom they please; though guiltless of the Transgression of any Law. Nor shall the Law be the Rule, whereby to examine the work of supposed Dilinquents;
Whilst themselves, in the mean time notwithstanding that they are dipped in as deep a Dye of villany as the blackest Fiends of Hell, must yet have Precedence of all the Apostles,
While themselves, in the mean time notwithstanding that they Are dipped in as deep a Die of villainy as the Blackest Fiends of Hell, must yet have Precedence of all the Apostles,
nay, the Virgin Mary her self, in Saintship (as long as did Saul with an Image, in stead of David, 1 Sam. 19.13.) they can impose upon the purblinde World with empty Shadows,
nay, the Virgae Marry her self, in Saintship (as long as did Saul with an Image, in stead of David, 1 Sam. 19.13.) they can impose upon the purblind World with empty Shadows,
and then (as is St. Peters passionate Quaere in the 1. of his Epistle Chapter 4.18.) Where shall the Vngodly, and the Sinners appear? So that then well may David, Holy David, deprecate this manner of Trial before God. Psal. 143.2. Enter not into Iudgement with thy Servant, O Lord;
and then (as is Saint Peter's passionate Quaere in the 1. of his Epistle Chapter 4.18.) Where shall the Ungodly, and the Sinners appear? So that then well may David, Holy David, deprecate this manner of Trial before God. Psalm 143.2. Enter not into Judgement with thy Servant, Oh Lord;
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As the Priest in the old law was to make an atonement for the Holy offerings of the People, that they might be accepted. Exod. 28.38. never may the best of our Services, without some Atonement, and Expiation, hope to be sped of Acceptance at his Hands, in whose Eyes the Stars are not clear, Iob 25.5. but is of Purer Eyes then to behold any Iniquity, Hab. 1.13.
As the Priest in the old law was to make an atonement for the Holy offerings of the People, that they might be accepted. Exod 28.38. never may the best of our Services, without Some Atonement, and Expiation, hope to be sped of Acceptance At his Hands, in whose Eyes the Stars Are not clear, Job 25.5. but is of Purer Eyes then to behold any Iniquity, Hab. 1.13.
And then, if, in our best Dresses, we may not hope to appear Acceptable, in our worst how Abominable must we needs appear in his sight? And therefore St. Aug. word to the Lord cannot but be concluded to be very pregnant;
And then, if, in our best Dresses, we may not hope to appear Acceptable, in our worst how Abominable must we needs appear in his sighed? And Therefore Saint Aug. word to the Lord cannot but be concluded to be very pregnant;
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Vae etiam laudabili vitae Hominum, si, remota Misericordia, discutias eam, Woe to our most laudable course of Life (saith he) if thou, O Lord, without the Spectacle of Mercy, shall be pleased to look upon it.
Vae etiam laudabili vitae Hominum, si, Remota Misericordia, discutias eam, Woe to our most laudable course of Life (Says he) if thou, Oh Lord, without the Spectacle of Mercy, shall be pleased to look upon it.
And if by Grace, and Faith, we are to look for Justification, then how is it that according to our works we shall be Judged? It will not be so difficult a Task perhaps, upon a full discussion of the whole matter, to reconcile this so much seemingly jarring Triumvirate,
And if by Grace, and Faith, we Are to look for Justification, then how is it that according to our works we shall be Judged? It will not be so difficult a Task perhaps, upon a full discussion of the Whole matter, to reconcile this so much seemingly jarring Triumvirate,
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And therefore the same Apostle may you observe to be so far from opposing of either of these to other, that, Ephes. 2.8. you may see him Coupling Grace and Faith;
And Therefore the same Apostle may you observe to be so Far from opposing of either of these to other, that, Ephesians 2.8. you may see him Coupling Grace and Faith;
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The lively Emblem, and Representation, of all three may you clearly discover in the Eye of a Man. The Light (we know) is the only Object, this Eye contemplateth.
The lively Emblem, and Representation, of all three may you clearly discover in the Eye of a Man. The Light (we know) is the only Object, this Eye contemplateth.
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and separated, from all other Gifts, and Graces, of the soul, as Humility, Meekness, Temperance, Patience, it shall appear no better then Dead, For Faith, without works, is Dead alone. Iam. 2.17. Briefly, by the Grace of God I am what I am (you know) is our Apostles word of himself, 1 Cor. 15.10. whatever we may have in us, whether of the Seeds of Faith, or the Fruits of good works, may in no wise, be Pimarily ascribed to any cause but the Grace of God.
and separated, from all other Gifts, and Graces, of the soul, as Humility, Meekness, Temperance, Patience, it shall appear no better then Dead, For Faith, without works, is Dead alone. Iam. 2.17. Briefly, by the Grace of God I am what I am (you know) is our Apostles word of himself, 1 Cor. 15.10. whatever we may have in us, whither of the Seeds of Faith, or the Fruits of good works, may in no wise, be Pimarily ascribed to any cause but the Grace of God.
for that we cannot conceive the least hope of Salvation by our best works, without borrowing much out of the inexhaustible Treasury, not of Gods gracious Interpretation only,
for that we cannot conceive the least hope of Salvation by our best works, without borrowing much out of the inexhaustible Treasury, not of God's gracious Interpretation only,
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but his Imputation of his Son. Merits unto us ( Christ was made sin for us, saith our Apostle, that we might be made the Righteousness of God in him, 2 Cor. 5.21.) who seeth not how more then suffient ground there will be for our saying one to another, what Zorobabel sometimes of the stone of the great Mountain, Zach. 4.7.
but his Imputation of his Son. Merits unto us (christ was made since for us, Says our Apostle, that we might be made the Righteousness of God in him, 2 Cor. 5.21.) who sees not how more then suffient ground there will be for our saying one to Another, what Zerubbabel sometime of the stone of the great Mountain, Zach 4.7.
And yet Opera mea testantur de me, as our Saviour sometimes of himself, Iohn 5.36. They are good works, that must justifie our Faith for true, and sincere.
And yet Opera mea testantur de me, as our Saviour sometime of himself, John 5.36. They Are good works, that must justify our Faith for true, and sincere.
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So that then, for our Faith, however possibly we may conceive of it, as our Apostle sometimes of his Faith of Miracles, Heb. 11.33, 34. that it is of force to subdue Kingdoms, stop the Mouths of Lions, quench the violence of Fire;
So that then, for our Faith, however possibly we may conceive of it, as our Apostle sometime of his Faith of Miracles, Hebrew 11.33, 34. that it is of force to subdue Kingdoms, stop the Mouths of Lions, quench the violence of Fire;
And therefore, however, for the work of our Justification, God may say unto us, as to the two Blind-men, Matth. 9.29. According to your Faith be it unto you:
And Therefore, however, for the work of our Justification, God may say unto us, as to the two Blind men, Matthew 9.29. According to your Faith be it unto you:
and Stubble, of all manner of vanities, yea, Impieties, and Enormities, so far shall such a Faith be from saving us, that most woful must our condition needs appear,
and Stubble, of all manner of vanities, yea, Impieties, and Enormities, so Far shall such a Faith be from Saving us, that most woeful must our condition needs appear,
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where by Fire (will we hear St. Augustin, and diverse others of the Antients) We are to understand, either the Fire of all manner of Temptations, and Tribulations, and Persecutions;
where by Fire (will we hear Saint Augustin, and diverse Others of the Ancients) We Are to understand, either the Fire of all manner of Temptations, and Tribulations, and Persecutions;
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When the Lord shall wash away the filth of the Daughter of Sion by the Spirit of judgement, and Fire, saith the Prophet. Isa. 4.4. or the Fire of the Holy Ghost;
When the Lord shall wash away the filth of the Daughter of Sion by the Spirit of judgement, and Fire, Says the Prophet. Isaiah 4.4. or the Fire of the Holy Ghost;
either for the brightness of his Presence; Who is the true Light, that lightneth every one that commeth into the world; Iohn 1.9. or for his consumptive quality, that (as is the same Psalmists Prediction.
either for the brightness of his Presence; Who is the true Light, that lighteneth every one that comes into the world; John 1.9. or for his consumptive quality, that (as is the same Psalmists Prediction.
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and Stubble, of all manner of Corruptions within us? Upon these, and no other Terms, just reason shall we have to conclude, that we are truly justified by Faith in the free Grace of Christ;
and Stubble, of all manner of Corruptions within us? Upon these, and no other Terms, just reason shall we have to conclude, that we Are truly justified by Faith in the free Grace of christ;
That so being Justified by Faith, and having good works for the Justifying of this Faith of ours, in the End of our Days, we may receive the End of our Hopes, the Salvation of our Souls,
That so being Justified by Faith, and having good works for the Justifying of this Faith of ours, in the End of our Days, we may receive the End of our Hope's, the Salvation of our Souls,
when this great God of Heaven, and Earth ▪ shall judge the Dead, Small, and Great, out of those things, that are written in the Books, according to their works.
when this great God of Heaven, and Earth ▪ shall judge the Dead, Small, and Great, out of those things, that Are written in the Books, according to their works.
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And thus far shall it serve to have examined the equal Proceedings of the Court; which clearly appeareth in that the Dead, Small, and Great, shall, without any further distinction,
And thus Far shall it serve to have examined the equal Proceedings of the Court; which clearly appears in that the Dead, Small, and Great, shall, without any further distinction,
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The Poets word it is, Segnius irritant Animos — The objects of Hearing make not so sudden an impression upon the Ear as those of seeing do upon the Eye.
The Poets word it is, Signus irritant Animos — The objects of Hearing make not so sudden an impression upon the Ear as those of seeing doe upon the Eye.
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acquainted us with the Dead, Small, and Great, standing up in this wise, before God (and yet this same Evangelist of our Ears conceiveth but even such a Relation to be Edged with Authority sufficient; ( what we have heard, saith he, declare we to you, in the 1. of his 1. Epistle and 5.) the less strange might it seem did we appear to distrust the Relation;
acquainted us with the Dead, Small, and Great, standing up in this wise, before God (and yet this same Evangelist of our Ears conceiveth but even such a Relation to be Edged with authority sufficient; (what we have herd, Says he, declare we to you, in the 1. of his 1. Epistle and 5.) the less strange might it seem did we appear to distrust the Relation;
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but for that much more the greatest part of us, that have led the Lives of Infidels, would gladly cry down this Christian Truth, rather for a Fabled Romancee then a Divine Oracle. — Sed cum certissimus Index.
but for that much more the greatest part of us, that have led the Lives of Infidels, would gladly cry down this Christian Truth, rather for a Fabled Romancee then a Divine Oracle. — Said cum certissimus Index.
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But now, what the greatest Sceptick can, in the least measure question the Truth of this Report, which so Authentick an Author as this our Evangelist reporteth himself to have seen,
But now, what the greatest Sceptic can, in the least measure question the Truth of this Report, which so Authentic an Author as this our Evangelist Reporteth himself to have seen,
Hearken not to your Prophets (is the Lords own word to the King of Sidon, of Tyre, of Moab, and Ammon ) nor to your Diviners, nor Dreamers. Ier. 27.9. Every, even the meanest of us, hath, for a long time (as the Corinthians of old, in the 1. of those Epistles 14. and 26.) hath a Revelation, an Interpretation, of his own.
Harken not to your prophets (is the lords own word to the King of Sidon, of Tyre, of Moab, and Ammon) nor to your Diviners, nor Dreamers. Jeremiah 27.9. Every, even the Meanest of us, hath, for a long time (as the Corinthians of old, in the 1. of those Epistles 14. and 26.) hath a Revelation, an Interpretation, of his own.
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Of every of which therefore far greater reason shall we have to Quaere, then those Philosophers sometimes of our Apostle, Acts 17.18. what will this Babbler say ? But, when we meet with a Testificemur quod vidimus, as from this our Evangelist, Iohn 3.11. we Testifie that which we have seen ;
Of every of which Therefore Far greater reason shall we have to Quaere, then those Philosophers sometime of our Apostle, Acts 17.18. what will this Babbler say? But, when we meet with a Testificemur quod vidimus, as from this our Evangelist, John 3.11. we Testify that which we have seen;
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but Holy Men of God spake still, as they were moved by God, 2 Pet. 1.20. that Sceptick must needs be concluded to be above measure Sceptical, that shall distrust the Credit of such a Relation.
but Holy Men of God spoke still, as they were moved by God, 2 Pet. 1.20. that Sceptic must needs be concluded to be above measure Sceptical, that shall distrust the Credit of such a Relation.
Let it then be the careful Provision, and Circumspection, of every one of us, that his dreadful sight of the Dead, Small, and Great, standing up before a most impartial Judge;
Let it then be the careful Provision, and Circumspection, of every one of us, that his dreadful sighed of the Dead, Small, and Great, standing up before a most impartial Judge;
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the other that immutable Foreknowledge, whereby, from Eternity he hath, and beyond all Tract of Time, will, acknowledge those for his, whom he hath Predestinated to the Adoption of Sons,
the other that immutable Foreknowledge, whereby, from Eternity he hath, and beyond all Tract of Time, will, acknowledge those for his, whom he hath Predestinated to the Adoption of Sons,
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and the Life, when he, which is this Life of ours, shall appear, just reason shall we have to become confident, that we shall also appear with him in Glory;
and the Life, when he, which is this Life of ours, shall appear, just reason shall we have to become confident, that we shall also appear with him in Glory;
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