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Gospel Remission. PSAL. XXXII. 1. Blessed is he whose Transgression is forgiven, and whose Sin is Covered.
Gospel Remission. PSALM XXXII. 1. Blessed is he whose Transgression is forgiven, and whose since is Covered.
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CHAP. I. The Text Opened, and the Main Doctrine Propounded.
CHAP. I. The Text Opened, and the Main Doctrine Propounded.
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I Have, as you may remember, in many Sermons endeavoured to shew unto you the malignity and dreadful evil that there is in Sin;
I Have, as you may Remember, in many Sermons endeavoured to show unto you the malignity and dreadful evil that there is in since;
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And what more seasonable and suitable Argument can we now treat of, than the blessedness of Pardon of Sin? How sweet and acceptable will this be to such fou•s, that by the former argument have been made apprehensive of the dreadful evil of it? How readily will they say, with the Prophet, How beautiful are the feet of those that bring (such) good tidings? Wherefore, me thinks,
And what more seasonable and suitable Argument can we now Treat of, than the blessedness of Pardon of since? How sweet and acceptable will this be to such fou•s, that by the former argument have been made apprehensive of the dreadful evil of it? How readily will they say, with the Prophet, How beautiful Are the feet of those that bring (such) good tidings? Wherefore, me thinks,
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while I am reading this Text, I should be like a man at an Eccho, that hears the words thereof resounded back again, by every broken hearted sinner in this Congregation, O, blessed, blessed is the man indeed whose transgressions are forgiven, and whose sin is covered.
while I am reading this Text, I should be like a man At an Echo, that hears the words thereof resounded back again, by every broken hearted sinner in this Congregation, Oh, blessed, blessed is the man indeed whose transgressions Are forgiven, and whose since is covered.
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A word spoken in season (says Solomon) is like Apples of Gold in Pictures of Silver ;A word spoken in season (Says Solomon) is like Apples of Gold in Pictures of Silver;
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and considering, how large I have been in opening of the Evil of Sin unto you,
and considering, how large I have been in opening of the Evil of since unto you,
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if ever a word was spoken in due season, I hope it may be out of this Text:
if ever a word was spoken in due season, I hope it may be out of this Text:
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The word of Reconciliation and pardon of Sin;
The word of Reconciliation and pardon of since;
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and if God inable me to clear up unto you the excellency of those Truths contained in this Scripture, I hope they will prove in all your eyes to be as Apples of Gold in Pictures of Silver.
and if God inable me to clear up unto you the excellency of those Truths contained in this Scripture, I hope they will prove in all your eyes to be as Apples of Gold in Pictures of Silver.
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The words read, are the first words of one of David 's Penitential Psalms, and they are indeed the genuine voyce of a true Penitent;
The words read, Are the First words of one of David is Penitential Psalms, and they Are indeed the genuine voice of a true Penitent;
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the very Character of an humble Penitential Soul; he is one that has admiring thoughts of the blessedness of the pardon of sin:
the very Character of an humble Penitential Soul; he is one that has admiring thoughts of the blessedness of the pardon of since:
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I will not spend time in Analysing the whole Psalm, because the sweetness and blessedness of the Argument draws my heart to come presently to it;
I will not spend time in Analysing the Whole Psalm, Because the sweetness and blessedness of the Argument draws my heart to come presently to it;
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And blessed may your ears be, who after hearing of the dreadful evil of sin, may come to hear the blessed doctrine of Pardon;
And blessed may your ears be, who After hearing of the dreadful evil of since, may come to hear the blessed Doctrine of Pardon;
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it is that which God has deny'd to many thousands:
it is that which God has denied to many thousands:
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And who knows but many even of those that in this Congregation have heard the sorrow of that Doctrine, are now gone (perhaps to their own place) and feel what they then heard,
And who knows but many even of those that in this Congregation have herd the sorrow of that Doctrine, Are now gone (perhaps to their own place) and feel what they then herd,
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and much more, and are past ever hearing the argument of pardon and forgiveness of sin:
and much more, and Are passed ever hearing the argument of pardon and forgiveness of since:
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that blessed sound shall never come to their ears;
that blessed found shall never come to their ears;
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but the horrid noise of yelling, roarings, and cursings of damned spirits, for the wrath of God that lies heavy on them for their sin.
but the horrid noise of yelling, roarings, and cursings of damned spirits, for the wrath of God that lies heavy on them for their since.
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This Psalm in the title of it is a Psalm of David Maschil ; that is, a Psalm of Instruction ;
This Psalm in the title of it is a Psalm of David Maschil; that is, a Psalm of Instruction;
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or, for Instruction: And what is a more useful Instruction than to instruct the soul where true blessedness lies? And what is a better instruction than to tell man the way of the pardon and forgiveness of sin? the way to true happiness? The happiness of the reasonable creature is that which many wise men thought to find out,
or, for Instruction: And what is a more useful Instruction than to instruct the soul where true blessedness lies? And what is a better instruction than to tell man the Way of the pardon and forgiveness of since? the Way to true happiness? The happiness of the reasonable creature is that which many wise men Thought to find out,
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but after all their search, they were much puzled, and in the dark, and could never come to find where it lay, by all the wisdom of the flesh;
but After all their search, they were much puzzled, and in the dark, and could never come to find where it lay, by all the Wisdom of the Flesh;
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only the rational creature is capable of blessedness, because it is capeable of such an act as to reflect upon it self:
only the rational creature is capable of blessedness, Because it is capable of such an act as to reflect upon it self:
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that is the ground why the rational creature is capable of blessedness, above all other creatures;
that is the ground why the rational creature is capable of blessedness, above all other creatures;
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no creature can truly be said to be a blessed creature, but only the rational; because no creature else can reflect upon its own condition to know it self.
no creature can truly be said to be a blessed creature, but only the rational; Because no creature Else can reflect upon its own condition to know it self.
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But then not only to know our selves, but our own happiness, where our blessedness lies;
But then not only to know our selves, but our own happiness, where our blessedness lies;
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this must needs be a profitable instruction.
this must needs be a profitable instruction.
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No Philosopher did ever give such a description of happiness as this is, Blessed is the man whose, &c. yea David, who had a Monopoly of the comforts of this world to the full,
No Philosopher did ever give such a description of happiness as this is, Blessed is the man whose, etc. yea David, who had a Monopoly of the comforts of this world to the full,
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and had the Crown upon his head, says not, Blessed is he that is Crowned and has a Kingdom.
and had the Crown upon his head, Says not, Blessed is he that is Crowned and has a Kingdom.
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David that had the riches of this world, did not say, Blessed is he that hath this worlds goods.David that had the riches of this world, did not say, Blessed is he that hath this world's goods.
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David that had honours, and was reputed among the mighty men, did not say, Blessed is he that hath worldly honours.David that had honours, and was reputed among the mighty men, did not say, Blessed is he that hath worldly honours.
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David that had many Victories over Enemies, says not, Blessed is he that rides in Triumph over his Enemies.David that had many Victories over Enemies, Says not, Blessed is he that rides in Triumph over his Enemies.
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David that had sumptuous Palaces, and the delights of this world, does not say, Blessed is he that has them.David that had sumptuous Palaces, and the delights of this world, does not say, Blessed is he that has them.
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But in the midst of all Outward good things, David enjoyed in this world, he finds his blessedness to consist in this, The pardon and forgiveness of his sins ;
But in the midst of all Outward good things, David enjoyed in this world, he finds his blessedness to consist in this, The pardon and forgiveness of his Sins;
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he pronounces them and them only blessed, whose sin is pardoned.
he pronounces them and them only blessed, whose since is pardoned.
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This Instruction of the blessedness of Pardon of Sin, as it lies here annexed, is of weight indeed, and of infinite concernment:
This Instruction of the blessedness of Pardon of since, as it lies Here annexed, is of weight indeed, and of infinite concernment:
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Luther says, The Argument of free Justification and Remission of Sin, is that that makes a Divine: Luther Says, The Argument of free Justification and Remission of since, is that that makes a Divine:
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and this may be added to that, 'tis this that makes a Christian;
and this may be added to that, it's this that makes a Christian;
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To be instructed rightly in the Justification of a Sinner, is that that makes a Christian. To be instructed rightly in the Justification of a Sinner, is that that makes a Christian.
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Nay, although we had ten thousand Instructors in other things, not only in Natural knowledge, but in Divinity too, in all the points of it;
Nay, although we had ten thousand Instructors in other things, not only in Natural knowledge, but in Divinity too, in all the points of it;
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yet we could never be wise unto Salvation, except we were instructed with this instruction, in the blessedness of Justification and pardon of sin.
yet we could never be wise unto Salvation, except we were instructed with this instruction, in the blessedness of Justification and pardon of since.
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Luther says, Let this Doctrine lie dead, and all the whole knowledge of other Truths is to little purpose. Luther Says, Let this Doctrine lie dead, and all the Whole knowledge of other Truths is to little purpose.
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Therefore well may the title of the Psalm be a Psalm of Instruction: Blessed is the man whose Transgressions are forgiven, and whose Iniquities are covered.
Therefore well may the title of the Psalm be a Psalm of Instruction: Blessed is the man whose Transgressions Are forgiven, and whose Iniquities Are covered.
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Wherefore our Point of Doctrine according to the words is this, Doct. The Blessedness of a Man, or of any Soul;
Wherefore our Point of Doctrine according to the words is this, Doct. The Blessedness of a Man, or of any Soul;
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consists in the free Grace of God forgiving of his sin. That is our point;
consists in the free Grace of God forgiving of his since. That is our point;
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the blessedness of any man or woman does not consist in the enjoyment of any thing in all this world,
the blessedness of any man or woman does not consist in the enjoyment of any thing in all this world,
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but in the free grace of God forgiving of his sin;
but in the free grace of God forgiving of his since;
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It neither consists in any thing we can do or have, but in the free grace of God forgiving of sin;
It neither consists in any thing we can do or have, but in the free grace of God forgiving of since;
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and that is the meaning of that Text, Rom. 4, 6, 7. which St. Paul cites from this place of Scripture, observe it, 'tis to this very purpose,
and that is the meaning of that Text, Rom. 4, 6, 7. which Saint Paul cites from this place of Scripture, observe it, it's to this very purpose,
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even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man to whom God imputeth righteousness without works, saying, Blessed are they whose Iniquities are forgiven, and whose Sins are covered.
even as David also Describeth the blessedness of the man to whom God imputeth righteousness without works, saying, Blessed Are they whose Iniquities Are forgiven, and whose Sins Are covered.
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The scope of the Apostle in this place is, to declare the blessing of Abraham the father of the faithful, consisted not in any thing he had or did,
The scope of the Apostle in this place is, to declare the blessing of Abraham the father of the faithful, consisted not in any thing he had or did,
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but in the free grace of God forgiving of his sin, Gal. 4.15.
but in the free grace of God forgiving of his since, Gal. 4.15.
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says Paul, Where is the blessedness you spake of? for, I bear you record, if possible, you would have pluckt out your own eyes, and given them to me:
Says Paul, Where is the blessedness you spoke of? for, I bear you record, if possible, you would have plucked out your own eyes, and given them to me:
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Where is then the blessedness you spake of? What's the meaning of this blessedness? certainly this blessedness in my Text, it was this blessed doctrine St. Paul being first that brought it to the Gallatians, concerning the free Justification of a poor soul by faith in Jesus Christ, in the free pardon and remission of his sin by faith in Christ;
Where is then the blessedness you spoke of? What's the meaning of this blessedness? Certainly this blessedness in my Text, it was this blessed Doctrine Saint Paul being First that brought it to the Galatians, Concerning the free Justification of a poor soul by faith in jesus christ, in the free pardon and remission of his since by faith in christ;
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this is the blessedness spoken of:
this is the blessedness spoken of:
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Now, because the Galatians at the first hearing of this doctrine were so mightily taken with it, that they cry'd out, O this is a blessed doctrine;
Now, Because the Galatians At the First hearing of this Doctrine were so mightily taken with it, that they cried out, Oh this is a blessed Doctrine;
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Remission of Sin by the free grace of God through faith in Christ, O this is the blessedest doctrine that ever we heard;
Remission of since by the free grace of God through faith in christ, Oh this is the blessedest Doctrine that ever we herd;
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they were so taken with it, that if possible, they would have pluckt out their eyes for Paul, that brought them such a doctrine as this at their first hearing and receiving of it.
they were so taken with it, that if possible, they would have plucked out their eyes for Paul, that brought them such a Doctrine as this At their First hearing and receiving of it.
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But afterwards, the Galatians were turn'd aside by false Teachers, that had taken off the edge of their affections to this blessed Truth.
But afterwards, the Galatians were turned aside by false Teachers, that had taken off the edge of their affections to this blessed Truth.
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Now Paul coming to reprove them, says, Where is then the blessedness you spake of, there was a time when I first taught you the Doctrine of the free forgiveness of sin by faith in Christ,
Now Paul coming to reprove them, Says, Where is then the blessedness you spoke of, there was a time when I First taught you the Doctrine of the free forgiveness of since by faith in christ,
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and you said it was a blessed Doctrine, and your hearts were mightily taken with it, where is it now? How comes it to pass that your hearts are so taken off from the esteem you then had of it? Where is then the blessedness you spake of? Thus 'tis usually, the Ministers of Christ come and preach Doctrine to People that their hearts are taken with, their spirits stir'd,
and you said it was a blessed Doctrine, and your hearts were mightily taken with it, where is it now? How comes it to pass that your hearts Are so taken off from the esteem you then had of it? Where is then the blessedness you spoke of? Thus it's usually, the Ministers of christ come and preach Doctrine to People that their hearts Are taken with, their spirits stirred,
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and they mightily affected with the first hearing of it;
and they mightily affected with the First hearing of it;
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but afterwards by some sin, or the company of carnal friends, their hearts are taken off,
but afterwards by Some since, or the company of carnal Friends, their hearts Are taken off,
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though while they were hearing such and such a Truth, their hearts glow'd and burn'd within them.
though while they were hearing such and such a Truth, their hearts glowed and burned within them.
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God grant it may not be so with some of you, who when you heard lately the Doctrine of the Evil of Sin, your hearts were mightily affected,
God grant it may not be so with Some of you, who when you herd lately the Doctrine of the Evil of since, your hearts were mightily affected,
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and you said, O what a dreadful evil is there in sin, in the least sin;
and you said, Oh what a dreadful evil is there in since, in the least since;
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and being convinced of it, you began to reform; yet afterwards you fell off again.
and being convinced of it, you began to reform; yet afterwards you fell off again.
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May it not be said of you, Where is the sence of the Evil of Sin you spake of? Where is that bitterness upon your hearts, on the convictions you had of the evil of sin? Where is it? What is become of it? As St. Paul says, the blessedness you spake of, Where is it? What is become of all that strength and power the Doctrine of Remission of Sin had upon your hearts? Take another Scripture, Remission of Sin is the special Blessedness of the second Covenant that God made with Abraham ;
May it not be said of you, Where is the sense of the Evil of since you spoke of? Where is that bitterness upon your hearts, on the convictions you had of the evil of since? Where is it? What is become of it? As Saint Paul Says, the blessedness you spoke of, Where is it? What is become of all that strength and power the Doctrine of Remission of since had upon your hearts? Take Another Scripture, Remission of since is the special Blessedness of the second Covenant that God made with Abraham;
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when he came to Abraham and told him, In his Seed all Nations-should be blessed, Gal. 3.17. compar'd with the 24. in the 17. verse he speaks of the Covenant made with Abraham, and that the Law that was 430 years after, could not disanul the Promise that it should be of none effect, vers. 24. Wherefore then served the Law? why says he, It was our Schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ:
when he Come to Abraham and told him, In his Seed all Nations-should be blessed, Gal. 3.17. compared with the 24. in the 17. verse he speaks of the Covenant made with Abraham, and that the Law that was 430 Years After, could not disannul the Promise that it should be of none Effect, vers. 24. Wherefore then served the Law? why Says he, It was our Schoolmaster to bring us unto christ:
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The scope of the Apostle is to shew, that there is a Covenant of Grace beyond that of the Law,
The scope of the Apostle is to show, that there is a Covenant of Grace beyond that of the Law,
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and that the Covenant of the Law is to bring us to the Covenant of Grace;
and that the Covenant of the Law is to bring us to the Covenant of Grace;
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and the principal thing in the Covenant of Grace is in the 24. vers. The Law, says he, was our Schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ ▪ That we might be justified by faith,
and the principal thing in the Covenant of Grace is in the 24. vers. The Law, Says he, was our Schoolmaster to bring us unto christ ▪ That we might be justified by faith,
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and thereby receive remission of our sins, if the Scripture places blessedness in the remission of sin:
and thereby receive remission of our Sins, if the Scripture places blessedness in the remission of since:
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That it is so, I suppose is clear enough, the main business we have to do, is to shew how it is so;
That it is so, I suppose is clear enough, the main business we have to do, is to show how it is so;
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that is, to open unto you wherein the blessedness of the pardon of sin consists,
that is, to open unto you wherein the blessedness of the pardon of since consists,
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and shew you in what particulars the blessedness of pardon of sin may appear unto you:
and show you in what particulars the blessedness of pardon of since may appear unto you:
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and to that there are many things may be said.
and to that there Are many things may be said.
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CHAP. II. Of the Blessedness of the Pardon of Sin, which appears 1. Negatively in the Evil it frees us from.
CHAP. II Of the Blessedness of the Pardon of since, which appears 1. Negatively in the Evil it frees us from.
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1. THat, that hath been lately delivered of the Evil of Sin, may be of great concernment to discover wherein the blessedness of pardon of sin lyes, the deliverance from so great an evil,
1. THat, that hath been lately Delivered of the Evil of since, may be of great concernment to discover wherein the blessedness of pardon of since lies, the deliverance from so great an evil,
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as you heard, the evil of sin was; surely, Blessed is the man whose sins are forgiven.
as you herd, the evil of since was; surely, Blessed is the man whose Sins Are forgiven.
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If sin be so dreadful an evil as you heard, surely, Blessed is the man that is delivered from all that evil:
If since be so dreadful an evil as you herd, surely, Blessed is the man that is Delivered from all that evil:
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if it remain fresh upon your minds, what the evil of sin against God was, and what it brought upon your selves;
if it remain fresh upon your minds, what the evil of since against God was, and what it brought upon your selves;
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you cannot but say, this is one principal thing wherein it appears, that man or woman is blessed that hath his sin pardoned:
you cannot but say, this is one principal thing wherein it appears, that man or woman is blessed that hath his since pardoned:
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If any man or woman be in any great danger, or under any great evil or misery;
If any man or woman be in any great danger, or under any great evil or misery;
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and if he be delivered from it, we say, that man is a blessed man,
and if he be Delivered from it, we say, that man is a blessed man,
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or a blessed woman that is quit from such a woful evil that was upon them;
or a blessed woman that is quit from such a woeful evil that was upon them;
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you account your selves happy to be delivered firm any dangerous storms, and to have a calm;
you account your selves happy to be Delivered firm any dangerous storms, and to have a Cam;
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Are not they then happy that are delivered from the evil of sin? Let me speak a little to a poor sinner that understands what the meaning of sin is,
are not they then happy that Are Delivered from the evil of since? Let me speak a little to a poor sinner that understands what the meaning of since is,
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and that understands somewhat of the dreadful evil of it: I would ask of thee oh poor sinner;
and that understands somewhat of the dreadful evil of it: I would ask of thee o poor sinner;
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What seest thou? the answer will be, What see I? Oh I see the angry Countenance of an Infinite God against me, whose eyes are as a flaming fire looking with indignation upon me!
What See thou? the answer will be, What see I? O I see the angry Countenance of an Infinite God against me, whose eyes Are as a flaming fire looking with Indignation upon me!
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I see a black dismal cloud of the displeasure of the Almighty hanging over me! I see a most hideous and dreadful sentence of wrath ready to fall upon me!
I see a black dismal cloud of the displeasure of the Almighty hanging over me! I see a most hideous and dreadful sentence of wrath ready to fallen upon me!
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I see woe, misery, and destruction pursuing of me! I see blackness of darkness and desolation even surrounding me!
I see woe, misery, and destruction pursuing of me! I see blackness of darkness and desolation even surrounding me!
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I both see and feel the woful accusations of a guilty Conscience within me, condemning me;
I both see and feel the woeful accusations of a guilty Conscience within me, condemning me;
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continually grating upon my soul, and terrifying me with dreadful Visions of eternal miseries to betide me!
continually grating upon my soul, and terrifying me with dreadful Visions of Eternal misery's to betide me!
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I see the chain of black guilt and horrour on my soul, that I carry with me wheresoever I go!
I see the chain of black guilt and horror on my soul, that I carry with me wheresoever I go!
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I see the bottomless gulf of eternal horrour and dispair with the mouth of it wide open ready to swallow me up!
I see the bottomless gulf of Eternal horror and despair with the Mouth of it wide open ready to swallow me up!
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Now then, this sight being presented before an enlightned and awakened Conscience;
Now then, this sighed being presented before an enlightened and awakened Conscience;
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Now comes in the pardon and forgiveness of sin whereby this dreadful cloud is dispel'd, the tempest is gone;
Now comes in the pardon and forgiveness of since whereby this dreadful cloud is dispelled, the tempest is gone;
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the darkness and misery vanish't away, and all evil whatsoever the soul is set free from,
the darkness and misery vanished away, and all evil whatsoever the soul is Set free from,
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sin, and from all the dreadful consequences of it.
since, and from all the dreadful consequences of it.
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Is not this a blessed man, comparing his former condition with his present state, looking on him as even now, having the sense of the dreadful evil of sin upon his Conscience,
Is not this a blessed man, comparing his former condition with his present state, looking on him as even now, having the sense of the dreadful evil of since upon his Conscience,
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and the heavy burden of it on his back, ready to sink under it, into the gulph of misery,
and the heavy burden of it on his back, ready to sink under it, into the gulf of misery,
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and now pardon of sin comes; O what a blessed change is this! O blessed is the man whose sin is pardoned.
and now pardon of since comes; Oh what a blessed change is this! O blessed is the man whose since is pardoned.
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Now what God had laid unto his charge, or his own Conscience, the Law, the Devil,
Now what God had laid unto his charge, or his own Conscience, the Law, the devil,
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or the World, 'tis all done away, all is discharg'd and gone, blessed is the man that is thus delivered;
or the World, it's all done away, all is discharged and gone, blessed is the man that is thus Delivered;
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Old things are past away, and all things are become new, 2 Cor. 5.17. it is meant not only of Sanctification, but of Justification also, he is a new creature;Old things Are passed away, and all things Are become new, 2 Cor. 5.17. it is meant not only of Sanctification, but of Justification also, he is a new creature;
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Old things are past away, and all become new. Old things Are passed away, and all become new.
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Brethren, by reason of the sin of man, there is a curse upon the whole Creation,
Brothers, by reason of the since of man, there is a curse upon the Whole Creation,
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and this old Creation must come to confusion:
and this old Creation must come to confusion:
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therefore it is an evil thing for any man to seek his happiness in any thing here in the old Creation,
Therefore it is an evil thing for any man to seek his happiness in any thing Here in the old Creation,
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for there is a curse upon it, and it will come to confusion.
for there is a curse upon it, and it will come to confusion.
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But there is a new Creation of all in Christ, of all spiritual things in Christ:
But there is a new Creation of all in christ, of all spiritual things in christ:
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Now a sinner when he comes to have his sin pardoned and be justified, he come's into a new state, that comes in by the new Creation;
Now a sinner when he comes to have his since pardoned and be justified, he come's into a new state, that comes in by the new Creation;
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the happiness of the Children comes by, and consists in the new Creation;
the happiness of the Children comes by, and consists in the new Creation;
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old things are done away, and he comes to be seated in the new creation in Christ;
old things Are done away, and he comes to be seated in the new creation in christ;
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this is the first thing wherein a man or woman is blessed, Negatively, in being delivered from so great an evil.
this is the First thing wherein a man or woman is blessed, Negatively, in being Delivered from so great an evil.
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2. Of the Positive Blessedness of the Pardon of Sin.2. Of the Positive Blessedness of the Pardon of Sin.
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Secondly, Positively, he's a blessed man whose sins are forgiven, if we consider, the excellency of that mercy God makes that soul partaker of, whose sins are forgiven, Dan. 9.9. To thee Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, forgiveness is the fruit of glorious mercies, Exod. 34.6. The Lord is merciful and gracious, long suffering and abundant in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving inquity.
Secondly, Positively, he's a blessed man whose Sins Are forgiven, if we Consider, the excellency of that mercy God makes that soul partaker of, whose Sins Are forgiven, Dan. 9.9. To thee Lord our God belong Mercies and Forgivenesses, forgiveness is the fruit of glorious Mercies, Exod 34.6. The Lord is merciful and gracious, long suffering and abundant in Goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving Iniquity.
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Now I shall open this positively, and shew the riches of mercy in forgiveness of sin.
Now I shall open this positively, and show the riches of mercy in forgiveness of since.
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When the Scripture applys mercy to forgiveness of sin, it hath divers expressions, sometimes calls it riches of mercy, Ephes. 1.7. sometimes, plenteous mercy, Psal. 86.8. sometimes, Gods fulness of compassion, Psal. 78.38. sometimes, multitude of mercies, Psal. 51.1. I might give divers other places, but those may suffice;
When the Scripture Applies mercy to forgiveness of since, it hath diverse expressions, sometime calls it riches of mercy, Ephesians 1.7. sometime, plenteous mercy, Psalm 86.8. sometime, God's fullness of compassion, Psalm 78.38. sometime, multitude of Mercies, Psalm 51.1. I might give diverse other places, but those may suffice;
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it is rich, plenteous, fulness of compassions, and multitude of mercies; When God forgives sin, he shews mercies in all these expressions.
it is rich, plenteous, fullness of compassions, and multitude of Mercies; When God forgives since, he shows Mercies in all these expressions.
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For the opening of it unto you, I shall shew you what abundance of mercy God shows in the forgiveness of sin, consider mery 1. in the Efficient. 2. in the final cause of it.
For the opening of it unto you, I shall show you what abundance of mercy God shows in the forgiveness of since, Consider merry 1. in the Efficient. 2. in the final cause of it.
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1. Of the Efficient Cause of Mercy in forgiveness of Sin. First for the Efficient Cause:1. Of the Efficient Cause of Mercy in forgiveness of Sin. First for the Efficient Cause:
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there is abundance of mercy God manifests in the forgiveness of sin, he abounds in his mercy, there is a Sea,
there is abundance of mercy God manifests in the forgiveness of since, he abounds in his mercy, there is a Sea,
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an infinite vast Ocean of mercy, in which, the sins of the Elect come to be swallowed up,
an infinite vast Ocean of mercy, in which, the Sins of the Elect come to be swallowed up,
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though their sins be many, and great, and committed with many grievous aggravations: yet when they come to an act of Justification, to God, to be forgiven;
though their Sins be many, and great, and committed with many grievous aggravations: yet when they come to an act of Justification, to God, to be forgiven;
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I say, God comes to the soul as an infinite Ocean of mercy, that swallows up all the evil in sin, attend unto it, Look as in the mighty Ocean,
I say, God comes to the soul as an infinite Ocean of mercy, that Swallows up all the evil in since, attend unto it, Look as in the mighty Ocean,
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whether you cast in a load or a shovel full of earth, the vast Ocean makes little difference of either;
whither you cast in a load or a shovel full of earth, the vast Ocean makes little difference of either;
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so when a soul comes to God in Christ, when it comes to Pardon and Justification,
so when a soul comes to God in christ, when it comes to Pardon and Justification,
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whether sins be little or great, 'tis all one, the mercy of God makes no difference at all;
whither Sins be little or great, it's all one, the mercy of God makes no difference At all;
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take heed to what I say, while I am speaking of forgiveness of sin, I shall make known so much grace, that if you abuse it, it will be one of the most dreadful things that ever you did,
take heed to what I say, while I am speaking of forgiveness of since, I shall make known so much grace, that if you abuse it, it will be one of the most dreadful things that ever you did,
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and therefore while I go along, take heed of abusing it, especially you that desire to hear of the pardoning mercy of God;
and Therefore while I go along, take heed of abusing it, especially you that desire to hear of the pardoning mercy of God;
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whether your sins be little or great, when you come to pardoning mercy, it is an infinite Ocean that swallows up all;
whither your Sins be little or great, when you come to pardoning mercy, it is an infinite Ocean that Swallows up all;
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those that have not their sins pardoned, whether their sins be little or great, it makes no difference, they are truly damn'd for little as well as great sins, both sinks down into Hell,
those that have not their Sins pardoned, whither their Sins be little or great, it makes no difference, they Are truly damned for little as well as great Sins, both sinks down into Hell,
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and the infinite Ocean of wrath and horrour swallows up all;
and the infinite Ocean of wrath and horror Swallows up all;
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so in point of Justification, whether your sins be little or great, it matters not, pardoning mercy swallows up all.
so in point of Justification, whither your Sins be little or great, it matters not, pardoning mercy Swallows up all.
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2. Of the Final Cause of Mercy in forgiveness of Sin.2. Of the Final Cause of Mercy in forgiveness of Sin.
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Secondly, but further, as Mercy is an infinite Ocean that swallows up Sin, so Mercy is the Final Cause.
Secondly, but further, as Mercy is an infinite Ocean that Swallows up since, so Mercy is the Final Cause.
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It is to this end that God might manifest the riches of his grace;
It is to this end that God might manifest the riches of his grace;
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when God forgives any one sin, this forgiveness comes from Gods mercy, and it is to this end, That God may declare before Men and Angels, to all eternity, what the greatness and infinite riches of his grace is, what the grace of God is able to do when God comes to pardon sin;
when God forgives any one since, this forgiveness comes from God's mercy, and it is to this end, That God may declare before Men and Angels, to all eternity, what the greatness and infinite riches of his grace is, what the grace of God is able to do when God comes to pardon since;
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'tis for this end as if he should say, Well, I am about now to pardon thy sin,
it's for this end as if he should say, Well, I am about now to pardon thy since,
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and this work I am about to do, it is for this very end, that it may be known to Men and Angels to all eternity, what the infinite riches of the infinite grace of God is able to do for poor sinners.
and this work I am about to do, it is for this very end, that it may be known to Men and Angels to all eternity, what the infinite riches of the infinite grace of God is able to do for poor Sinners.
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Now certainly, that man is a blessed man, if the man whose sins are pardoned hath such mercy shewed to him,
Now Certainly, that man is a blessed man, if the man whose Sins Are pardoned hath such mercy showed to him,
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and such a blessed work upon him, as is to that end, that God may declare to all eternity what the glorious riches of grace of an infinite God is;
and such a blessed work upon him, as is to that end, that God may declare to all eternity what the glorious riches of grace of an infinite God is;
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surely this is a great blessedness, when God shall seperate a man or woman for this end, it must be very glorious;
surely this is a great blessedness, when God shall separate a man or woman for this end, it must be very glorious;
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certainly therefore pardon of sin is no light and mean thing, but it must be a most glorious work of God wheresoever it is:
Certainly Therefore pardon of since is no Light and mean thing, but it must be a most glorious work of God wheresoever it is:
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And this Consideration is a mighty Argument to uphold a poor soul under trouble of sin,
And this Consideration is a mighty Argument to uphold a poor soul under trouble of since,
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and a great incouragement for him to come in for pardon:
and a great encouragement for him to come in for pardon:
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Dost thou see O troubled soul Gods wrath against thee, and dost thou stand quaking at the apprehension of the evil of sin? let not thy heart sink, come in,
Dost thou see Oh troubled soul God's wrath against thee, and dost thou stand quaking At the apprehension of the evil of since? let not thy heart sink, come in,
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and cast thy self on the free grace of God, there is a possibility for the pardon of thy sin;
and cast thy self on the free grace of God, there is a possibility for the pardon of thy since;
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for when God comes to pardon sin, the mercy God shews in pardoning of any one sin, he does it to the end that he might magnifie the riches of his grace to all eternity,
for when God comes to pardon since, the mercy God shows in pardoning of any one since, he does it to the end that he might magnify the riches of his grace to all eternity,
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and such mercy that serves to that end must needs be glorious;
and such mercy that serves to that end must needs be glorious;
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And will not such mercy serve thy turn, as must set out the infinite rich grace of God? God is pleased to manifest thus much mercy for the forgiveness of thy sin;
And will not such mercy serve thy turn, as must Set out the infinite rich grace of God? God is pleased to manifest thus much mercy for the forgiveness of thy since;
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and where a sinner is forgiven, it is this mercy that is manifested:
and where a sinner is forgiven, it is this mercy that is manifested:
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when men judge of God by themselves, they think slightly of him, when they judge of Gods thoughts by their own:
when men judge of God by themselves, they think slightly of him, when they judge of God's thoughts by their own:
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What is the reason that makes sinners have such slight thoughts of sin, but because they judge of God by themselves, that he abhors sin no otherwise than man does,
What is the reason that makes Sinners have such slight thoughts of since, but Because they judge of God by themselves, that he abhors since no otherwise than man does,
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and so hope they may do well enough, measuring the infinite hatred that God hath to sin by their own:
and so hope they may do well enough, measuring the infinite hatred that God hath to since by their own:
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so on the other side, the sinner that is convinc't of the dreadful evil of sin, is ready to dispair;
so on the other side, the sinner that is convinced of the dreadful evil of since, is ready to despair;
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Why? because he judges of God by himself; as if the mercy of God were no other than the mercy of man;
Why? Because he judges of God by himself; as if the mercy of God were no other than the mercy of man;
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not considering the mercy of God in pardoning sin, is such mercy as is to shew his grace in the riches of it to all eternity.
not considering the mercy of God in pardoning since, is such mercy as is to show his grace in the riches of it to all eternity.
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Well then, that man to whom such mercy is shewn must needs be very blessed.
Well then, that man to whom such mercy is shown must needs be very blessed.
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CHAP. III. Of the wonderful Mysteries of Godliness in forgiveness of Sin.
CHAP. III. Of the wondered Mysteres of Godliness in forgiveness of Sin.
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THirdly, Blessed is the man whose sins are forgiven, because there is a glorious mystery of godliness in forgiving of sin;
Thirdly, Blessed is the man whose Sins Are forgiven, Because there is a glorious mystery of godliness in forgiving of since;
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the work of God in forgiving a sinner hath abundance of glorious mysteries in it, the Argument stands thus;
the work of God in forgiving a sinner hath abundance of glorious Mysteres in it, the Argument Stands thus;
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That man or woman for whom God shall work, such a work as hath multitude of glorious mysteries in it;
That man or woman for whom God shall work, such a work as hath multitude of glorious Mysteres in it;
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that man or woman is blessed:
that man or woman is blessed:
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But where ever sin is forgiven, God works for that soul such a strange work, the strangest that ever he did;
But where ever since is forgiven, God works for that soul such a strange work, the strangest that ever he did;
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a work that hath so many admirable mysteries in it, that in the opening of them will declare every way that this soul is blessed.
a work that hath so many admirable Mysteres in it, that in the opening of them will declare every Way that this soul is blessed.
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And this is the business I would now do, to open the mysteries that are in the forgiveness of sin;
And this is the business I would now do, to open the Mysteres that Are in the forgiveness of since;
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and it is to this end, that as I might set before you the great work of God in pardoning sin,
and it is to this end, that as I might Set before you the great work of God in pardoning since,
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so also that you might have higher thoughts of it than ever you had before,
so also that you might have higher thoughts of it than ever you had before,
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for that's it I aim at, to raise up the thoughts of men to the right understanding of this great point of the Justification of a sinner, that so you may sanctifie Gods Name, by having such thoughts of it as the thing it self calls for.
for that's it I aim At, to raise up the thoughts of men to the right understanding of this great point of the Justification of a sinner, that so you may sanctify God's Name, by having such thoughts of it as the thing it self calls for.
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Of the first Mystery, it is by means of a Mediator.
Of the First Mystery, it is by means of a Mediator.
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1. Where sin is forgiven, it is by means of a Mediator between God and the Soul, it is through the Mediation of the Son of God, observe it,
1. Where since is forgiven, it is by means of a Mediator between God and the Soul, it is through the Mediation of the Son of God, observe it,
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for there is no point in all Religion is of greater use to understand, than this point of the way of God in pardoning of sin,
for there is no point in all Religion is of greater use to understand, than this point of the Way of God in pardoning of since,
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because of the many mysteries of God contained in it; I hope I shall make it appear it is no slight work and business:
Because of the many Mysteres of God contained in it; I hope I shall make it appear it is no slight work and business:
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Mark then, when God pardons sin, 'tis always done through the mediation of the Son of God;
Mark then, when God Pardons since, it's always done through the mediation of the Son of God;
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God never pardons any sinner as a Prince does;
God never Pardons any sinner as a Prince does;
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when a Malefactor hath offended him, he comes and humbles himself, casts himself down at his feet,
when a Malefactor hath offended him, he comes and humbles himself, Cast himself down At his feet,
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and cryes, I pray Sir forgive me, and he says, Well, I will forgive you; God never forgives any sin thus;
and cries, I pray Sir forgive me, and he Says, Well, I will forgive you; God never forgives any since thus;
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and yet it is thus with people when they come to God for pardon, most of them never think of any other way.
and yet it is thus with people when they come to God for pardon, most of them never think of any other Way.
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Friends, there must be a great deal more than so:
Friends, there must be a great deal more than so:
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for whosoever hath his sins forgiven, it must be by the vertue of the mediation and intercession of the Son of God, he must stand up before the Father, and mediate for thy soul:
for whosoever hath his Sins forgiven, it must be by the virtue of the mediation and Intercession of the Son of God, he must stand up before the Father, and mediate for thy soul:
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if all the Angels in Heaven stood up to mediate, it would not be sufficient; but the Son of God alone must do it;
if all the Angels in Heaven stood up to mediate, it would not be sufficient; but the Son of God alone must do it;
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'tis as if a Malefactors condition was so, that the mediation of all the Nobles could not prevail with the King for a pardon,
it's as if a Malefactors condition was so, that the mediation of all the Nobles could not prevail with the King for a pardon,
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but there must be the mediation of the Prince himself to obtain it:
but there must be the mediation of the Prince himself to obtain it:
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So I say, poor soul, thou mayst think it a slight business, but know if ever thou art forgiven, it must be by the mediation of the Son of God, he must stand up to mediate for thee,
So I say, poor soul, thou Mayest think it a slight business, but know if ever thou art forgiven, it must be by the mediation of the Son of God, he must stand up to mediate for thee,
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and plead, Oh Father let such a poor soul that hath been a Sabbath-breaker, a Lyer, a Drunkard,
and plead, O Father let such a poor soul that hath been a Sabbath breaker, a Liar, a Drunkard,
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an Unclean person, let his sins be forgiven, and let him not be damn'd, Father put in his Name for pardon:
an Unclean person, let his Sins be forgiven, and let him not be damned, Father put in his Name for pardon:
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I shall not speak of it how Christ mediates, but that is and has been his work from all eternity, to mediate and make intercession for those he saw before in the eternal Council of God should live in such times;
I shall not speak of it how christ mediates, but that is and has been his work from all eternity, to mediate and make Intercession for those he saw before in the Eternal Council of God should live in such times;
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and whatever pardon of God is gotten, it is through him;
and whatever pardon of God is got, it is through him;
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and if thou poor man ever com'st to be pardoned, know Christ hath been mediating to God the Father for thee;
and if thou poor man ever Comest to be pardoned, know christ hath been mediating to God the Father for thee;
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Oh Father, such a poor creature that dwells, it may be, in such a Cottage, or in such an obscure place, let his name be put in for forgiveness.
O Father, such a poor creature that dwells, it may be, in such a Cottage, or in such an Obscure place, let his name be put in for forgiveness.
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And now, is not this a blessed thing, that thou poor creature should'st have the Son of God to mediate for thy name to be put in for pardon!
And now, is not this a blessed thing, that thou poor creature Shouldst have the Son of God to mediate for thy name to be put in for pardon!
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this of a truth is so, if there be any truth in the Divinity of the Word, it is in this, That all the forgiveness and pardon any creature hath, it is by the mediation of the Son of God,
this of a truth is so, if there be any truth in the Divinity of the Word, it is in this, That all the forgiveness and pardon any creature hath, it is by the mediation of the Son of God,
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and his heart was upon it from all eternity; surely here is abundance of grace in this one thing, take heed of abusing it;
and his heart was upon it from all eternity; surely Here is abundance of grace in this one thing, take heed of abusing it;
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this is the first mystery, you must not look for pardon of sin in a natural way to cry for forgiveness,
this is the First mystery, you must not look for pardon of since in a natural Way to cry for forgiveness,
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but you must go in the Name of the Mediator in this mystical way. Of the second Mystery, It is through Christs undertaking the Debt upon himself.
but you must go in the Name of the Mediator in this mystical Way. Of the second Mystery, It is through Christ undertaking the Debt upon himself.
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2. The second mystery is this, 'Tis not Christs intreating the Father will serve the turn,
2. The second mystery is this, It's not Christ entreating the Father will serve the turn,
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If ever any sin be forgiven, I beseech you take notice of it, for I speak in the Name of God,
If ever any since be forgiven, I beseech you take notice of it, for I speak in the Name of God,
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and therefore must take heed of speaking any thing but the Truths of God unto you;
and Therefore must take heed of speaking any thing but the Truths of God unto you;
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if any sin be pardoned, it is not for the Prayer of Christ, that will not do it;
if any since be pardoned, it is not for the Prayer of christ, that will not do it;
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But God the Father says, Son, if you would have the sins of poor souls forgiven, you must take the debt upon your self, you must be their Surety,
But God the Father Says, Son, if you would have the Sins of poor Souls forgiven, you must take the debt upon your self, you must be their Surety,
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and you must enter into Bonds to pay everyfarthing of what debt the sinners owe, you must pay all if you will undertake for them,
and you must enter into Bonds to pay everyfarthing of what debt the Sinners owe, you must pay all if you will undertake for them,
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so it is, for I will never come upon themselves for it, but on you:
so it is, for I will never come upon themselves for it, but on you:
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Certainly there are these transactions between God the Father, and God the Son, from all eternity about the pardoning of any sin, however you commit a sin,
Certainly there Are these transactions between God the Father, and God the Son, from all eternity about the pardoning of any since, however you commit a since,
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and think not of it, and cry, Lord have mercy upon me, and so you have done with it, there's an end, you think that is all: But I say unto thee;
and think not of it, and cry, Lord have mercy upon me, and so you have done with it, there's an end, you think that is all: But I say unto thee;
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if thy sin be pardoned, Christ must take the debt upon himself, and be thy Surety, 2 Cor. 5.21. He made him to be sin for us that knew no sin ;
if thy since be pardoned, christ must take the debt upon himself, and be thy Surety, 2 Cor. 5.21. He made him to be since for us that knew no since;
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the way of pardon is by a translation of all our sins upon Christ, Christ himself God blessed for ever, the Delight of the Father must be made sin for the soul that hath sinned;
the Way of pardon is by a Translation of all our Sins upon christ, christ himself God blessed for ever, the Delight of the Father must be made since for the soul that hath sinned;
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consider this, all the sins thou hast committed, if ever they be pardoned, they must be by vertue of the Covenant between God the Father and the Son:
Consider this, all the Sins thou hast committed, if ever they be pardoned, they must be by virtue of the Covenant between God the Father and the Son:
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all thy sin must be transmitted on Christ, all thy oaths, drunkenness, and wickedness must be put upon him,
all thy since must be transmitted on christ, all thy Oaths, Drunkenness, and wickedness must be put upon him,
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and he must stand charged with them all: Oh you that are so lavish in sin, and take such liberty to do wickedly;
and he must stand charged with them all: O you that Are so lavish in since, and take such liberty to do wickedly;
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I say, if ever thy sin be pardoned, it must be laid on his shoulders, run on as fast as thou wilt,
I say, if ever thy since be pardoned, it must be laid on his shoulders, run on as fast as thou wilt,
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if ever thou be'st saved, at the best, yet thy sin must be set on him, and charg'd upon his score.
if ever thou Best saved, At the best, yet thy since must be Set on him, and charged upon his score.
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I remember that expression of Nathan to David, 2 Sam. 12.13. The Lord hath put away thy sin, the words are to be read out of the Original, The Lord hath made thy sin to pass over, to pass over from thee unto his Son, he hath laid them to his charge:
I Remember that expression of Nathan to David, 2 Sam. 12.13. The Lord hath put away thy since, the words Are to be read out of the Original, The Lord hath made thy since to pass over, to pass over from thee unto his Son, he hath laid them to his charge:
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This is the second mystery in point of Justification, thou a poor soul stands charged with thy sin,
This is the second mystery in point of Justification, thou a poor soul Stands charged with thy since,
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and art in danger of eternal damnation, rather than thou should'st eternally perish, God is contented to pass over thy sins upon his own Son. Now they must needs be blessed that God does so much for,
and art in danger of Eternal damnation, rather than thou Shouldst eternally perish, God is contented to pass over thy Sins upon his own Son. Now they must needs be blessed that God does so much for,
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and know thou if ever thy sin be pardoned, God does do so much for thee.
and know thou if ever thy since be pardoned, God does doe so much for thee.
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Of the third Mystery, It is by Christ's Sufferings:
Of the third Mystery, It is by Christ's Sufferings:
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3. Where ever sin is pardoned, Christ stands charged not only with the sin, but to suffer as much punishment for thy sin as if thou wer't eternally damn'd for them;
3. Where ever since is pardoned, christ Stands charged not only with the since, but to suffer as much punishment for thy since as if thou Were't eternally damned for them;
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it is not such a pardon, as that there is no punishment to be suffered,
it is not such a pardon, as that there is no punishment to be suffered,
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but whosoevers sins are pardoned, there is this agreement between God the Father and the Son, that his own Son shall suffer as much punishment,
but whosoevers Sins Are pardoned, there is this agreement between God the Father and the Son, that his own Son shall suffer as much punishment,
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as if thou shouldst suffer eternally the wrath of God for thy sin, there is this done for thee;
as if thou Shouldst suffer eternally the wrath of God for thy since, there is this done for thee;
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and surely that man is a blessed man for whom Christ is content to suffer so much as thy sins comes to,
and surely that man is a blessed man for whom christ is content to suffer so much as thy Sins comes to,
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or else thou must have been eternally damn'd, this Religion and the Gospel teaches us, that we can never come to be pardoned by any other way.
or Else thou must have been eternally damned, this Religion and the Gospel Teaches us, that we can never come to be pardoned by any other Way.
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Of the fourth Mystery, Where Sin is pardoned, the Soul stands righteous before God. 4. There is this mystery in it;
Of the fourth Mystery, Where since is pardoned, the Soul Stands righteous before God. 4. There is this mystery in it;
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Where ever sin is pardoned, God does not only pass by sin and forgive it, but he makes the soul stand righteous before him;
Where ever since is pardoned, God does not only pass by since and forgive it, but he makes the soul stand righteous before him;
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every justified man stands righteous before the Lord.
every justified man Stands righteous before the Lord.
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A malefactor may come to a Prince, and be forgiven his fault, and yet not accounted a righteous man, he may be lookt upon as a wicked wretch still,
A Malefactor may come to a Prince, and be forgiven his fault, and yet not accounted a righteous man, he may be looked upon as a wicked wretch still,
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though out of free grace the Prince forgive him:
though out of free grace the Prince forgive him:
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But God never forgives the offence of any one sin, but that man is set righteous before the Lord, this is done by an Act of Justification; I speak not of Sanctification:
But God never forgives the offence of any one since, but that man is Set righteous before the Lord, this is done by an Act of Justification; I speak not of Sanctification:
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A Prince may forgive a Traytor, but the Law is not satisfied;
A Prince may forgive a Traitor, but the Law is not satisfied;
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but God when he forgives sin, takes such a course as that the offence is not only forgiven,
but God when he forgives since, Takes such a course as that the offence is not only forgiven,
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but the Law comes to be satisfied, and the soul stands before God as a righteous person;
but the Law comes to be satisfied, and the soul Stands before God as a righteous person;
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and surely he that is righteous must needs be blessed. Of the fifth Mystery, This Righteousness is in another.
and surely he that is righteous must needs be blessed. Of the fifth Mystery, This Righteousness is in Another.
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5. This Righteousness is in another, and it is a higher righteousness than ever that of Adam 's was in Innocency;
5. This Righteousness is in Another, and it is a higher righteousness than ever that of Adam is was in Innocency;
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this is a great mystery, that a soul should stand righteous before the Lord, and yet in the righteousness of another, not of his own, Phil. 3.8, 9, 10. St. Paul counted his own righteousness as dung that he might be found in him, that is in Christ, Not having my own Righteousness which is of the Law,
this is a great mystery, that a soul should stand righteous before the Lord, and yet in the righteousness of Another, not of his own, Philip 3.8, 9, 10. Saint Paul counted his own righteousness as dung that he might be found in him, that is in christ, Not having my own Righteousness which is of the Law,
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but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness of God that comes in by faith ;but that which is through the faith of christ, the righteousness of God that comes in by faith;
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and so Rom. 5. latter end, Christ is said to be our righteousness, ver. 19. As by the disobedience of one many were made sinners,
and so Rom. 5. latter end, christ is said to be our righteousness, ver. 19. As by the disobedience of one many were made Sinners,
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so by the obedience of one many shall be made righteous ; 'tis a righteousness transferr'd upon us beyond our own:so by the Obedience of one many shall be made righteous; it's a righteousness transferred upon us beyond our own:
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Mark, in forgiveness, as our sins comes to be transferr'd and put upon Christ, so the righteousnes of Christ is transferr'd upon a justified soul,
Mark, in forgiveness, as our Sins comes to be transferred and put upon christ, so the righteousness of christ is transferred upon a justified soul,
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and that soul comes to be righteous before God;
and that soul comes to be righteous before God;
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surely then, blessed is that man that comes to have the shining garments of Christs righteousness upon him:
surely then, blessed is that man that comes to have the shining garments of Christ righteousness upon him:
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Ahasuerus could not think of a better way than this to honour Mordica more, than to cloath him with the Kings Royal Rayment,Ahasuerus could not think of a better Way than this to honour Mordica more, than to cloth him with the Kings Royal Raiment,
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and proclaim before him, This shall be done to the man whom the King delights to honour ;
and proclaim before him, This shall be done to the man whom the King delights to honour;
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surely that man or woman is honour'd indeed, that God shall cloath with the shining Robes of the Righteousness of his own Son;
surely that man or woman is honoured indeed, that God shall cloth with the shining Robes of the Righteousness of his own Son;
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thou that wast cloathed with the filthy rags of thy own sin and wickedness, and had'st no other garments to stand in, in the presence of God;
thou that wast clothed with the filthy rags of thy own since and wickedness, and Hadst not other garments to stand in, in the presence of God;
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now he puts on thee the Righteousness of his own Son, and so thy iniquity comes to be covered:
now he puts on thee the Righteousness of his own Son, and so thy iniquity comes to be covered:
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Oh that is a glorious Garment!
O that is a glorious Garment!
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all the Garments in the world bedest with Diamonds are but filthy Garments in comparison of the Garments of Christs Righteousness, that is put upon a man when his sins are forforgiven.
all the Garments in the world bedest with Diamonds Are but filthy Garments in comparison of the Garments of Christ Righteousness, that is put upon a man when his Sins Are forforgiven.
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Of the sixth Mystery, A near Union is made between Christ and the Soul.
Of the sixth Mystery, A near union is made between christ and the Soul.
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6. When God comes to forgive sin, the way God takes is this, he brings a man into such a near Union with his own Son as makes thee to be one with ••m ;
6. When God comes to forgive since, the Way God Takes is this, he brings a man into such a near union with his own Son as makes thee to be one with ••m;
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yea, so to be one with Christ as no two things in the world are joyn'd so together, as thou and Christ art;
yea, so to be one with christ as no two things in the world Are joined so together, as thou and christ art;
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the Soul God pardons, he does it this way, 'tis not thou hast sinn'd and I will pardon thee, 'tis no such slight business,
the Soul God Pardons, he does it this Way, it's not thou hast sinned and I will pardon thee, it's no such slight business,
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as I may say, in a sinners pardon;
as I may say, in a Sinners pardon;
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No, for when God forgives thee, he makes thee one with his own Son, so as no two things in the world are so near together as thou and Christ;
No, for when God forgives thee, he makes thee one with his own Son, so as no two things in the world Are so near together as thou and christ;
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therefore the Scripture expresses it by the Union of Branch and Root, Body and Members; that is a near Union of bones and flesh in one body:
Therefore the Scripture Expresses it by the union of Branch and Root, Body and Members; that is a near union of bones and Flesh in one body:
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so also the Union between Man and Wife is a near Union, but the Union between Christ and a justified Soul is nearer than any of these:
so also the union between Man and Wife is a near union, but the union between christ and a justified Soul is nearer than any of these:
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there is one expression in Scripture that Christ useth, Joh. 14.20. You in me, and I in you ;
there is one expression in Scripture that christ uses, John 14.20. You in me, and I in you;
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there are no two things so nearly united, though the members be in the body, the body is not in the members;
there Are not two things so nearly united, though the members be in the body, the body is not in the members;
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so the branch, though it be in the root, the root cannot be in the branch;
so the branch, though it be in the root, the root cannot be in the branch;
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but the Union between Christ and us, Is Christ in us, and we in him; He that is joyned to the Lord is one Spirit:
but the union between christ and us, Is christ in us, and we in him; He that is joined to the Lord is one Spirit:
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It is a spiritual Union, and the Union of spiritual things is the nearest that can be:
It is a spiritual union, and the union of spiritual things is the nearest that can be:
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Now, Blessed is the man whose sins are forgiven, because by this means, God brings the Soul and Christ to such a near Union, that all natural Unions are but dark shadows of it.
Now, Blessed is the man whose Sins Are forgiven, Because by this means, God brings the Soul and christ to such a near union, that all natural Unions Are but dark shadows of it.
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Of the seventh Mystery, It is by Faith, yet boasting excluded.
Of the seventh Mystery, It is by Faith, yet boasting excluded.
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7. It must be by Faith, and that is the most glorious work that ever God inabled a poor creature to do,
7. It must be by Faith, and that is the most glorious work that ever God enabled a poor creature to do,
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yet boasting must be excluded, the Scripture excludes boasting from both, not only from the Law of works, but the Law of faith;
yet boasting must be excluded, the Scripture excludes boasting from both, not only from the Law of works, but the Law of faith;
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but you may say, How can both be excluded both the law of works and the law of faith? for works they may be excluded say some,
but you may say, How can both be excluded both the law of works and the law of faith? for works they may be excluded say Some,
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because works are our own, but faith is the gift of God;
Because works Are our own, but faith is the gift of God;
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God inables us to believe, therefore there can be no boasting of faith because it is the gift of God, but works are our own;
God inables us to believe, Therefore there can be no boasting of faith Because it is the gift of God, but works Are our own;
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this answer is but a fiction, for if we be inabled for the performance of any work, that is of God too;
this answer is but a fiction, for if we be enabled for the performance of any work, that is of God too;
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the work of any grace is the gift of God as really and truly as faith is the gift of God, all gracious works are performed by the grace and gift of God.
the work of any grace is the gift of God as really and truly as faith is the gift of God, all gracious works Are performed by the grace and gift of God.
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Adam could not do what he did in Innocency, 〈 ◊ 〉 by the gift of God;Adam could not do what he did in Innocency, 〈 ◊ 〉 by the gift of God;
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and therefore to say boasting is excluded by faith, because faith is the gift of God, will not serve the turn;
and Therefore to say boasting is excluded by faith, Because faith is the gift of God, will not serve the turn;
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therefore the mystery of Justification is a great mystery, that notwithstanding faith is such a glorious work,
Therefore the mystery of Justification is a great mystery, that notwithstanding faith is such a glorious work,
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as it is one of the gloriousest works that ever any creature did, yet that this should be excluded, by this I cannot but be perswaded, that there is more in the work of Faith than in any thing Adam ever had;
as it is one of the gloriousest works that ever any creature did, yet that this should be excluded, by this I cannot but be persuaded, that there is more in the work of Faith than in any thing Adam ever had;
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and that faith the power of believing was not in Adam in the state of Innocency:
and that faith the power of believing was not in Adam in the state of Innocency:
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Why? Because it is now made such a grace as excludes all kind of boasting:
Why? Because it is now made such a grace as excludes all kind of boasting:
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For were it but the stirring up of any power we had in Adam, it would no more exclude boasting,
For were it but the stirring up of any power we had in Adam, it would no more exclude boasting,
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than if God stirr'd up any other grace; as Love, Hope, Fear, and the like: But that it excludes boasting, this may be the most satisfactory answer;
than if God stirred up any other grace; as Love, Hope, fear, and the like: But that it excludes boasting, this may be the most satisfactory answer;
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Works they could not exclude boasting? Why, though they were from the grace and gift of God,
Works they could not exclude boasting? Why, though they were from the grace and gift of God,
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yet they belong'd to mans nature;
yet they belonged to men nature;
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for if God will make a rational creature, he must give it those perfections that are due to that nature:
for if God will make a rational creature, he must give it those perfections that Are due to that nature:
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Now the Image of God was in some regard due to such a nature.
Now the Image of God was in Some regard due to such a nature.
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But now, God when he comes to give faith, he gives a higher thing than ever was due to the nature of man;
But now, God when he comes to give faith, he gives a higher thing than ever was due to the nature of man;
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hence there is a greater mystery in faith than in any other grace; and therefore it is a great mystery that God should justifie a man by faith,
hence there is a greater mystery in faith than in any other grace; and Therefore it is a great mystery that God should justify a man by faith,
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and yet this excludes boasting more than any other thing. I, but the Scripture says, God imputes faith for righteousness;
and yet this excludes boasting more than any other thing. I, but the Scripture Says, God imputes faith for righteousness;
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and when God inables us to believe, Is it not our own? Yea, when we have it, it is our own; and when God inables us to believe, Is it not our own? Yea, when we have it, it is our own;
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and when we are justified, it is imputed to us for righteousness: and when we Are justified, it is imputed to us for righteousness:
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but mark what I shall say, it will be useful for the understanding that Text in Rom. 4.22. Where, it says, faith was imputed to him for righteousness ;
but mark what I shall say, it will be useful for the understanding that Text in Rom. 4.22. Where, it Says, faith was imputed to him for righteousness;
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ye must not understand it thus, that is, that God did through the grace of Christ now accept of Abraham 's faith as his righteousness, whereby he should stand to be justified by it in the sight of God;
you must not understand it thus, that is, that God did through the grace of christ now accept of Abraham is faith as his righteousness, whereby he should stand to be justified by it in the sighed of God;
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he did not thus accept of faith for righteousness;
he did not thus accept of faith for righteousness;
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no, not through the mediation of Christ, nor by vertue of any Covenant made by God with Christ:
no, not through the mediation of christ, nor by virtue of any Covenant made by God with christ:
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God did never make any Covenant with Christ, that whereas man did owe obedience to all the Law,
God did never make any Covenant with christ, that whereas man did owe Obedience to all the Law,
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and that should have been his righteousnes had he continued in it;
and that should have been his righteousness had he continued in it;
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but man now being unable to perform it, that God would be now so favourable to him as that he would accept of faith for righteousness, that is not the meaning of it,
but man now being unable to perform it, that God would be now so favourable to him as that he would accept of faith for righteousness, that is not the meaning of it,
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for the word in the Original translated for righteousness, it is thus, it was imputed unto righteousness, it is the same word used in Rom. 10.10. With the heart man believeth unto Righteousness, and with the mouth Confession is made unto Salvation:
for the word in the Original translated for righteousness, it is thus, it was imputed unto righteousness, it is the same word used in Rom. 10.10. With the heart man Believeth unto Righteousness, and with the Mouth Confessi is made unto Salvation:
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Now Confession with the mouth is not made Salvation it self, but unto Salvation;
Now Confessi with the Mouth is not made Salvation it self, but unto Salvation;
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so faith is not the righteousness it self, but unto righteousness, that is, by faith we come to get righteousness:
so faith is not the righteousness it self, but unto righteousness, that is, by faith we come to get righteousness:
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But why says the Scripture God imputed it unto righteousness ;But why Says the Scripture God imputed it unto righteousness;
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I take it thus, that forasmuch as faith is so glorious a Principle (infused of God) above any thing of our own, God is pleased to account of it as if it were our own,
I take it thus, that forasmuch as faith is so glorious a Principle (infused of God) above any thing of our own, God is pleased to account of it as if it were our own,
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and so imputes it unto righteousness; the truth is, it is not our own; no not so our own as other graces are our own:
and so imputes it unto righteousness; the truth is, it is not our own; no not so our own as other graces Are our own:
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but God in point of Justification is pleased to impute it as our own, that we may come to have righteousness by it;
but God in point of Justification is pleased to impute it as our own, that we may come to have righteousness by it;
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as if it were our own:
as if it were our own:
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Now this is a great mystery, that God in the work of pardon of sin, should do it by the grace of faith,
Now this is a great mystery, that God in the work of pardon of since, should do it by the grace of faith,
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and that this excludes all boasting, and yet righteousness imputed to it as if it were our own.
and that this excludes all boasting, and yet righteousness imputed to it as if it were our own.
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Hence by the way, let us take heed of the Opinion of those that say, faith it self is imputed for righteousness, and that God through Christ accepts of faith as the matter of our righteousness:
Hence by the Way, let us take heed of the Opinion of those that say, faith it self is imputed for righteousness, and that God through christ accepts of faith as the matter of our righteousness:
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The Papists say we are justified by works, and that God is pleased through Christ to accept not of Faith only,
The Papists say we Are justified by works, and that God is pleased through christ to accept not of Faith only,
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but of Humility, Fear, Love, Repentance, Joy, &c. though they be imperfect, yet he is pleased to accept of these for our righteousness;
but of Humility, fear, Love, Repentance, Joy, etc. though they be imperfect, yet he is pleased to accept of these for our righteousness;
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says the other opinion, faith is our righteousness, though God might require exact obedience to the whole Law,
Says the other opinion, faith is our righteousness, though God might require exact Obedience to the Whole Law,
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yet he is pleased to accept of faith;
yet he is pleased to accept of faith;
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both these Opinions are besides the truth, and therefore there is the same danger in the one as in the other, and therefore both to avoided.
both these Opinions Are beside the truth, and Therefore there is the same danger in the one as in the other, and Therefore both to avoided.
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Of the eight Mystery, God is infinitely Just, and yet infinitely Merciful. 8. The eighth particular is this, that shews pardon of sin is a great mystery,
Of the eight Mystery, God is infinitely Just, and yet infinitely Merciful. 8. The eighth particular is this, that shows pardon of since is a great mystery,
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because where-ever God pardons sin, he is infinitely just, and yet infinitly merciful ;
Because wherever God Pardons since, he is infinitely just, and yet infinitely merciful;
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there is an admirable reconciliation, between Gods Justice and Mercy, which shews it to be a great mystery:
there is an admirable reconciliation, between God's justice and Mercy, which shows it to be a great mystery:
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There are three great mysteries in Religion, 1. The great mystery of the Trinity, that there should be divers Persons and yet but one God.
There Are three great Mysteres in Religion, 1. The great mystery of the Trinity, that there should be diverse Persons and yet but one God.
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The second is, that in the Person of Christ there should be two Natures and yet but one Person.
The second is, that in the Person of christ there should be two Nature's and yet but one Person.
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And then the third is, the reconciliation of the mercy and justice of God in the forgiveness of a sinner.
And then the third is, the reconciliation of the mercy and Justice of God in the forgiveness of a sinner.
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Many people when they seek for pardon of sin, they only think of Gods infinite grace and mercy, but not of his justice:
Many people when they seek for pardon of since, they only think of God's infinite grace and mercy, but not of his Justice:
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But certainly, who ever he be that comes to be pardoned, God shews himself infinitely just as well as merciful;
But Certainly, who ever he be that comes to be pardoned, God shows himself infinitely just as well as merciful;
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that he is merciful, that is clear to every one:
that he is merciful, that is clear to every one:
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But how does it appear he is so infinitely just? for that there is a clear Text for it, Rom. 3.26. To declare at this time his righteousness that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus ;
But how does it appear he is so infinitely just? for that there is a clear Text for it, Rom. 3.26. To declare At this time his righteousness that he might be just, and the justifier of him which Believeth in jesus;
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so that God in the justifying of him that believes in Christ is just as well as merciful.
so that God in the justifying of him that believes in christ is just as well as merciful.
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Now then poor sinner, lay these together, that God should work so strangely in bringing about the pardon of thy sin in such a mysterious way as this is;
Now then poor sinner, lay these together, that God should work so strangely in bringing about the pardon of thy since in such a mysterious Way as this is;
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certainly it does demonstrate that thou art a blessed man: I beseech you think of what hath been said, and lay it in your breasts;
Certainly it does demonstrate that thou art a blessed man: I beseech you think of what hath been said, and lay it in your breasts;
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go away with this upon your spirits, Lord, I indeed heard much of the evil of sin,
go away with this upon your spirits, Lord, I indeed herd much of the evil of since,
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and that it was a greater evil than ever I thought it to be, and now I have begun to hear of the mighty work of God in pardon of sin, I hope I shall for ever retain higher thoughts of it than before.
and that it was a greater evil than ever I Thought it to be, and now I have begun to hear of the mighty work of God in pardon of since, I hope I shall for ever retain higher thoughts of it than before.
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Brethren, there is nothing in the world that people have slighter thoughts of, than of the pardon and forgiveness of sin, they think it a slight matter.
Brothers, there is nothing in the world that people have slighter thoughts of, than of the pardon and forgiveness of since, they think it a slight matter.
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But if there were any work that ever took up the heart of God from all eternity,
But if there were any work that ever took up the heart of God from all eternity,
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and shews God to be a God, it is this about the pardon of sin;
and shows God to be a God, it is this about the pardon of since;
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this is a great doctrine, the doctrine of the work of God in the justification of a sinner, 'tis one of the greatest Doctrines in Divinity,
this is a great Doctrine, the Doctrine of the work of God in the justification of a sinner, it's one of the greatest Doctrines in Divinity,
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and therefore that you might sanctifie the Name of God in it, and give him that glory that is due in this great work, it is needful to search, that we may find out what is the work of God in it.
and Therefore that you might sanctify the Name of God in it, and give him that glory that is due in this great work, it is needful to search, that we may find out what is the work of God in it.
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Of the ninth Mystery, When God forgives sin, for the present, he forgives all to come.
Of the ninth Mystery, When God forgives since, for the present, he forgives all to come.
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9. The ninth mystery is this, and this may seem one of the strangest of all, When God forgives a sinner any one sin for the present, he likewise forgives him all the sins that ever he shall commit afterward, this is a mighty mystery;
9. The ninth mystery is this, and this may seem one of the strangest of all, When God forgives a sinner any one since for the present, he likewise forgives him all the Sins that ever he shall commit afterwards, this is a mighty mystery;
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for God when he takes a poor soul and forgives him his sin, he does not only forgive him his present and past sins,
for God when he Takes a poor soul and forgives him his since, he does not only forgive him his present and past Sins,
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but lays in a pardon for all the sins that ever shall be committed by him afterwards;
but lays in a pardon for all the Sins that ever shall be committed by him afterwards;
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this is a way of pardoning sin proper to God alone; there is no creature pardons the offence one of another, so as God pardons here;
this is a Way of pardoning since proper to God alone; there is no creature Pardons the offence one of Another, so as God Pardons Here;
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therefore the Prophet cries out, Micah 7.18. Who is a God like unto thee that pardoneth iniquity and passeth by the transgressions of the remnant of his heritage? Who is a God like to thee;
Therefore the Prophet cries out, micah 7.18. Who is a God like unto thee that Pardoneth iniquity and passes by the transgressions of the remnant of his heritage? Who is a God like to thee;
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who in all the world can pardon sin as God doth? No Father pardons the sin of a Child, no Prince the sin of a Subject as God doth:
who in all the world can pardon since as God does? No Father Pardons the since of a Child, no Prince the since of a Subject as God does:
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Now, because this is a point of admirable comfort to all the Saints of God, 'tis fit it be opened and made out, that when God pardons sin at first, he gives in a pardon for all they shall commit afterwards;
Now, Because this is a point of admirable Comfort to all the Saints of God, it's fit it be opened and made out, that when God Pardons since At First, he gives in a pardon for all they shall commit afterwards;
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I manifest it thus, in Rom. 8.1. the Apostle says, There is now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus:
I manifest it thus, in Rom. 8.1. the Apostle Says, There is now no condemnation to them that Are in christ jesus:
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from whence I argue, Except God did pardon whatsoever sins should be committed when he justifies a sinner,
from whence I argue, Except God did pardon whatsoever Sins should be committed when he Justifies a sinner,
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then at any time when a justified person sins, until he renew an act of faith for pardon, there must be condemnation to him;
then At any time when a justified person Sins, until he renew an act of faith for pardon, there must be condemnation to him;
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for whosoever is in such an estate as hath any sin unpardoned, for that instant he is in the state of condemnation:
for whosoever is in such an estate as hath any since unpardoned, for that instant he is in the state of condemnation:
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But there is no instant of time, when it can be said of any justified person, that he is in the state of condemnation;
But there is no instant of time, when it can be said of any justified person, that he is in the state of condemnation;
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I say no instant of time, for though a justifi'd person may fall into sin after he is justified,
I say no instant of time, for though a justified person may fallen into since After he is justified,
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yet at that instant when he falls into that sin, there is by God apply'd a pardon, that was laid in before,
yet At that instant when he falls into that since, there is by God applied a pardon, that was laid in before,
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although an act of faith be not renewed in regard of that particular sin;
although an act of faith be not renewed in regard of that particular since;
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that is the point I would make good, though it be true, there is required as our duty an act of faith to lay hold on our pardon,
that is the point I would make good, though it be true, there is required as our duty an act of faith to lay hold on our pardon,
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yea also it is required in respect of comfort too;
yea also it is required in respect of Comfort too;
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for we cannot have comfort of the pardon of a new sin committed, except there be a renewal of an act of faith:
for we cannot have Comfort of the pardon of a new since committed, except there be a renewal of an act of faith:
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But yet this renewal of an act of faith, though it be necessary, because commanded; and for our comfort, yet no absolute necessity to free us from condemnation;
But yet this renewal of an act of faith, though it be necessary, Because commanded; and for our Comfort, yet no absolute necessity to free us from condemnation;
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but being once justified by Christ, there is a pardon laid up;
but being once justified by christ, there is a pardon laid up;
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so that upon any act of sin newly committed, this pardon is apply'd by God himself,
so that upon any act of since newly committed, this pardon is applied by God himself,
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though we be not able by the renewal of a present act of faith, to sue out pardon anew unto our selves.
though we be not able by the renewal of a present act of faith, to sue out pardon anew unto our selves.
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Nay the truth is, if this were not so, there could be no instant of time, wherein a believer was not in the state of condemnation;
Nay the truth is, if this were not so, there could be no instant of time, wherein a believer was not in the state of condemnation;
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for there is no instant of time wherein a believer doth not some way or other sin against God:
for there is no instant of time wherein a believer does not Some Way or other since against God:
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Further, it is apparent and undeniable, that there is not a necessity of renewing an act of faith upon every sin committed for the pardon of it, this Argument cannot be denyed,
Further, it is apparent and undeniable, that there is not a necessity of renewing an act of faith upon every since committed for the pardon of it, this Argument cannot be denied,
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because otherwise, there must be a necessity of renewing an act of faith after the last act a believer doth;
Because otherwise, there must be a necessity of renewing an act of faith After the last act a believer does;
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for in the last action a believer doth in this world, there is some sin it:
for in the last actium a believer does in this world, there is Some since it:
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Now if there be some sin in the last act of all, then there cannot be of necessity required another act,
Now if there be Some since in the last act of all, then there cannot be of necessity required Another act,
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for the applying of the pardon of that sin a believer did do in the very last act he did in this world:
for the applying of the pardon of that since a believer did doe in the very last act he did in this world:
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those that hold a believer cannot finally fall away, yet say, he may totally; many hold that if once a man be justified, he can never go to Hell;
those that hold a believer cannot finally fallen away, yet say, he may totally; many hold that if once a man be justified, he can never go to Hell;
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but yet this they hold, that he may so sin that he may be brought into a state of condemnation;
but yet this they hold, that he may so sin that he may be brought into a state of condemnation;
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he may be brought into such a state,, that if he should die at that present he should perish;
he may be brought into such a state,, that if he should die At that present he should perish;
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but say they, God doth take care that he shall not die, till there be a renewing of an act of faith for pardon:
but say they, God does take care that he shall not die, till there be a renewing of an act of faith for pardon:
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I answer, there is nothing in Scripture to prove, there is not any instant of time wherein a believer may not die;
I answer, there is nothing in Scripture to prove, there is not any instant of time wherein a believer may not die;
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and yet if he do die he must then perish, because an act of faith was not renewed;
and yet if he do die he must then perish, Because an act of faith was not renewed;
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true say they further, that all sins bring not into the state of condemnation;
true say they further, that all Sins bring not into the state of condemnation;
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there may be pardon of course for sins of infirmity, but other sins that wast a mans Conscience, there a believer is brought into the state of condemnation, till there be a new act of faith renewed for pardon.
there may be pardon of course for Sins of infirmity, but other Sins that wast a men Conscience, there a believer is brought into the state of condemnation, till there be a new act of faith renewed for pardon.
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I answer, If any one sin, bring a believer, into the state of condemnation after Conversion, where shall we put the limits;
I answer, If any one since, bring a believer, into the state of condemnation After Conversion, where shall we put the Limits;
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as to say, if you go but thus far, you are not in a state of condemnation,
as to say, if you go but thus Far, you Are not in a state of condemnation,
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but if you go a letter further you are;
but if you go a Letter further you Are;
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God puts no such limits in Scripture, but all sin in its own nature brings into a state of condemnation,
God puts no such Limits in Scripture, but all since in its own nature brings into a state of condemnation,
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and yet no sin brings a believer into the state of condemnation;
and yet no since brings a believer into the state of condemnation;
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therefore this is a great mystery of God in the pardoning of sin, when God pardons the sin of a believer, he does not only pardon what he hath done at present,
Therefore this is a great mystery of God in the pardoning of since, when God Pardons the since of a believer, he does not only pardon what he hath done At present,
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but for what he shall do he lays in a pardon, and Christ hath purchas't it for us,
but for what he shall do he lays in a pardon, and christ hath purchased it for us,
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for all sins yet to come: 'tis like a Son running into arrears, his Father comes and pays his debts;
for all Sins yet to come: it's like a Son running into arrears, his Father comes and pays his debts;
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but because he sees his Son will run further into arrears, he lays in so much as will pay all for time to come, that if he run into arrears he shall not be cast into Prison:
but Because he sees his Son will run further into arrears, he lays in so much as will pay all for time to come, that if he run into arrears he shall not be cast into Prison:
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just so it is with God, God pardons all our sins at first, and then he lays up a Pardon, that if we run into arrears we shall not lie in Prison to be condemn'd and suffer for them.
just so it is with God, God Pardons all our Sins At First, and then he lays up a Pardon, that if we run into arrears we shall not lie in Prison to be condemned and suffer for them.
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This is a great mystery, and they that teach otherwise rob the people of God of abundance of comfort that otherwise they might have, were this Truth made clearly known unto them.
This is a great mystery, and they that teach otherwise rob the people of God of abundance of Comfort that otherwise they might have, were this Truth made clearly known unto them.
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Is not this Doctrine a Doctrine of Liberty, If they have knowledge that God when he pardons for what sins are past, Is not this Doctrine a Doctrine of Liberty, If they have knowledge that God when he Pardons for what Sins Are past,
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and lays in a Pardon for what sins are yet to come;
and lays in a Pardon for what Sins Are yet to come;
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May not People hence take liberty to sin? May not they say, that though they do sin,
May not People hence take liberty to since? May not they say, that though they do sin,
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yet there is a Pardon laid in before hand for them? yet there is a Pardon laid in before hand for them?
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Here thou speakest as one that understands not the grace of the Gospel that thus objectest, it is another manner of thing than thou art aware of; Here thou Speakest as one that understands not the grace of the Gospel that thus objectest, it is Another manner of thing than thou art aware of;
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there is not that malignity in the grace of the Gospel to cause such effects in the hearts of believers.
there is not that malignity in the grace of the Gospel to cause such effects in the hearts of believers.
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Luther compares sin to Lime, and the law to Water, that makes the Lime hotter;Luther compares since to Lime, and the law to Water, that makes the Lime hotter;
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but the grace of the Gospel says he is like to Oyl, and Oyl will quench Lime, but Water will not;
but the grace of the Gospel Says he is like to Oil, and Oil will quench Lime, but Water will not;
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so the Oyl of the Gospel will quench the sins of men;
so the Oil of the Gospel will quench the Sins of men;
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and certainly the more there is of the grace of God revealed in the Gospel, the more the lusts remaining in the heart of a believer come to be quenched:
and Certainly the more there is of the grace of God revealed in the Gospel, the more the Lustiest remaining in the heart of a believer come to be quenched:
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this is an evident Argument of the great difference between the mercy of God revealed in the Gospel, and received by faith;
this is an evident Argument of the great difference between the mercy of God revealed in the Gospel, and received by faith;
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and that which is received only in a natural way:
and that which is received only in a natural Way:
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you that are unbelievers, and receives the Gospel only in a natural way, your lusts may be nourished,
you that Are unbelievers, and receives the Gospel only in a natural Way, your Lustiest may be nourished,
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and you may take liberty for wickedness:
and you may take liberty for wickedness:
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But if once you come to receive the mercy of God in and through Christ Jesus,
But if once you come to receive the mercy of God in and through christ jesus,
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then that mercy will be the greatest opposer of thy lusts and sin, as any thing can be in the world;
then that mercy will be the greatest opposer of thy Lustiest and since, as any thing can be in the world;
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certainly, thou know'st not the work of God in Christ forgiving sin, that reason'st thus;
Certainly, thou Knowest not the work of God in christ forgiving since, that reason'st thus;
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I shall shew you plainly, The knowledge of the great work of the Propitiation by Christ, brings the soul into a hatred of all sin,
I shall show you plainly, The knowledge of the great work of the Propitiation by christ, brings the soul into a hatred of all since,
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and is no nourisher of it, 1 Joh. 1.9. the Apostle speaks of the wonderful grace of God in Christ to us;
and is no nourisher of it, 1 John 1.9. the Apostle speaks of the wondered grace of God in christ to us;
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If we confess our sins, he is not only ready to forgive, but to cleanse us from them: And chap. 2.1. My little children I write unto you that you sin not, that you take not liberty in any sin;If we confess our Sins, he is not only ready to forgive, but to cleanse us from them: And chap. 2.1. My little children I write unto you that you sin not, that you take not liberty in any since;
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they might say, you write these things that we sin not: but we have sinful natures, and so shall certainly fall into sin for all this:
they might say, you write these things that we sin not: but we have sinful nature's, and so shall Certainly fallen into since for all this:
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Well, for the comfort of Saints, If any man sin, says he, we have an Advocate with the Father ;
Well, for the Comfort of Saints, If any man since, Says he, we have an Advocate with the Father;
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Jesus Christ is presently an Advocate though you sin through ignorance and negligence, and do not renew present acts of faith to sue out a pardon:
jesus christ is presently an Advocate though you sin through ignorance and negligence, and do not renew present acts of faith to sue out a pardon:
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yet says the Holy Ghost, Jesus Christ is an Advocate with the Father ;
yet Says the Holy Ghost, jesus christ is an Advocate with the Father;
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the Lord Christ stands before the Father pleading, that no evil may befal you for your sin;
the Lord christ Stands before the Father pleading, that no evil may befall you for your since;
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this is the admirable priviledge of the Saints of God, a most blessed priviledge they have by the Covenant of Grace;
this is the admirable privilege of the Saints of God, a most blessed privilege they have by the Covenant of Grace;
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that when they commit a sin, and may be take no notice, and may be Conscience is so benum'd at present, that they go not to God to seek a pardon;
that when they commit a since, and may be take no notice, and may be Conscience is so benumbed At present, that they go not to God to seek a pardon;
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but may be lie in sin a long time together; yet says the Text, you have one that pleads your cause:
but may be lie in since a long time together; yet Says the Text, you have one that pleads your cause:
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and it is from hence, that Gods wrath comes not out against you; because you have an Advocate with the Father: Well says the 2d vers.
and it is from hence, that God's wrath comes not out against you; Because you have an Advocate with the Father: Well Says the 2d vers.
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And he is the Propitiation not only for our sins, but the sins of the whole world ; he means believers:And he is the Propitiation not only for our Sins, but the Sins of the Whole world; he means believers:
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Now in the third vers. says he, Hereby we know that we know him, If we keep his Commandements ;
Now in the third vers. Says he, Hereby we know that we know him, If we keep his commandments;
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as if he had said, If we do not take heed of sin and keep his Commandements;
as if he had said, If we do not take heed of since and keep his commandments;
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we know not this grace of pardon, if any that here us Ministers teach this Doctrine,
we know not this grace of pardon, if any that Here us Ministers teach this Doctrine,
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and say they know him, and have no care to keep Gods Commandements, 'tis quite contrary to what the Apostle says, he says, Hereby we know that we know him, if we keep his Commandements ;
and say they know him, and have no care to keep God's commandments, it's quite contrary to what the Apostle Says, he Says, Hereby we know that we know him, if we keep his commandments;
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this knowing of him, as it is a means to keep his Commandements; so 'tis an argument we do know him when we do keep his Commandements:
this knowing of him, as it is a means to keep his commandments; so it's an argument we do know him when we do keep his commandments:
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vers. 4. He that says I know him, that is;
vers. 4. He that Says I know him, that is;
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Christ to be a Propitiation and an Advocate, and keeps not his Commandements is a liar,
christ to be a Propitiation and an Advocate, and keeps not his commandments is a liar,
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and the truth is not in him: and the truth is not in him:
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That man that reasons thus, and says, Well, I believe in Jesus Christ, and I know my sins are pardoned through faith in him;
That man that Reasons thus, and Says, Well, I believe in jesus christ, and I know my Sins Are pardoned through faith in him;
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yea, and all the sins that shall be committed, a pardon is laid in for them,
yea, and all the Sins that shall be committed, a pardon is laid in for them,
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and I shall never enter into condemnation:
and I shall never enter into condemnation:
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Dost thou say so, and yet keep'st not Gods Commandements? Hast not thou the Conscience,
Dost thou say so, and yet Keepest not God's commandments? Hast not thou the Conscience,
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and the rather upon the knowledge of this, to keep Gods Commandements? the Holy Ghost says, Thou art a lyar, and there is no truth in thee ;
and the rather upon the knowledge of this, to keep God's commandments? the Holy Ghost Says, Thou art a liar, and there is no truth in thee;
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and thou wer't never acquainted with this mystery of godliness; when it is understood in a natural way, men may abuse it;
and thou Were't never acquainted with this mystery of godliness; when it is understood in a natural Way, men may abuse it;
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you may know what I mean by a natural way, and God knows you have need of Information;
you may know what I mean by a natural Way, and God knows you have need of Information;
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by a natural way I mean by the light of Natural Reason, and all other helps of learning on this side the work of the Holy Ghost:
by a natural Way I mean by the Light of Natural Reason, and all other helps of learning on this side the work of the Holy Ghost:
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but when men understand it by a powerful work of the Holy Ghost, they that know it thus, this knowledge will make them more careful and conscionable to keep Gods Commandements;
but when men understand it by a powerful work of the Holy Ghost, they that know it thus, this knowledge will make them more careful and conscionable to keep God's commandments;
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and if any man say he knows it thus, and does not keep Gods Commandements, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
and if any man say he knows it thus, and does not keep God's commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
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Further, If a man should reason thus;
Further, If a man should reason thus;
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Well, if there be such a mystery in pardon of sin, and that God when he pardons sin at first, lays in a pardon for all sin afterward, this will make way for more sin:
Well, if there be such a mystery in pardon of since, and that God when he Pardons since At First, lays in a pardon for all since afterwards, this will make Way for more since:
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Take notice here, of the infinite perverseness of the heart of man;
Take notice Here, of the infinite perverseness of the heart of man;
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suppose it were not thus, but the contrary were true, that God indeed pardoned the sins of a believer coming to him;
suppose it were not thus, but the contrary were true, that God indeed pardoned the Sins of a believer coming to him;
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but if ever he sin after pardon, let him look to it, he shall then be under the sentence of death and condemnation;
but if ever he sin After pardon, let him look to it, he shall then be under the sentence of death and condemnation;
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upon this a mans heart would not be more ingaged to seek after Christ, but would reason thus;
upon this a men heart would not be more engaged to seek After christ, but would reason thus;
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Well, I may labour and take pains, and suffer much to get a comfortable assurance of the pardon of sin;
Well, I may labour and take pains, and suffer much to get a comfortable assurance of the pardon of since;
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but what of all this, the next day, the next hour I may sin again,
but what of all this, the next day, the next hour I may sin again,
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and be in the same case I was before, so that which way soever things go, men will reason against God for their lusts;
and be in the same case I was before, so that which Way soever things go, men will reason against God for their Lustiest;
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I shall put it to you, or to any heart that may be supposed to have attended on God, yea, and hath received grace;
I shall put it to you, or to any heart that may be supposed to have attended on God, yea, and hath received grace;
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Which of these Doctrines ingage the heart most for God? either this Doctrine, or the other;
Which of these Doctrines engage the heart most for God? either this Doctrine, or the other;
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whether that you believing that God will pardon sin; yet if you fall into any new sin, you are under a sentence of condemnation;
whither that you believing that God will pardon since; yet if you fallen into any new since, you Are under a sentence of condemnation;
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or thus, that God is so gracious, that he not only pardons sin for present,
or thus, that God is so gracious, that he not only Pardons since for present,
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but for your incouragement he so pardons it, that though you through infirmity fall again into sin, he will not out off his kindness from you;
but for your encouragement he so Pardons it, that though you through infirmity fallen again into since, he will not out off his kindness from you;
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Which of these is the greater incouragement? certainly to a slavish spirit the one may be more than the other:
Which of these is the greater encouragement? Certainly to a slavish Spirit the one may be more than the other:
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But to a spirit that may be supposed to have any ingenuity in it, the latter words must needs far more ingage him to walk with God all his days.
But to a Spirit that may be supposed to have any ingenuity in it, the latter words must needs Far more engage him to walk with God all his days.
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What, is Gods grace so free? that he should have such pity on poor creatures, not only at their first coming in,
What, is God's grace so free? that he should have such pity on poor creatures, not only At their First coming in,
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and casting themselves on Christ, as to pardon all their sins, though they be never so many and great? But also such a Covenant upon my coming in, that God will discharge all sins that shall be committed for time to come,
and casting themselves on christ, as to pardon all their Sins, though they be never so many and great? But also such a Covenant upon my coming in, that God will discharge all Sins that shall be committed for time to come,
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though I be ready to fall into sin dayly, yet I shall not come into condemnation? O what will so infinitely ingage a gracious and ingenious spirit as this does! surely nothing like this.
though I be ready to fallen into since daily, yet I shall not come into condemnation? O what will so infinitely engage a gracious and ingenious Spirit as this does! surely nothing like this.
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Now if this be true, that man that is forgiven, is thus forgiven; not only for time past, but also for time to come:
Now if this be true, that man that is forgiven, is thus forgiven; not only for time past, but also for time to come:
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Then blessed is the man whose transgressions are forgiven, and whose iniquities are pardoned. Of the tenth Mystery, God pardons a sinner, not because he is;
Then blessed is the man whose transgressions Are forgiven, and whose iniquities Are pardoned. Of the tenth Mystery, God Pardons a sinner, not Because he is;
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but that he might be chang'd.
but that he might be changed.
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10. The tenth Mystery is this, (for I would endeavour to shew you what a mighty work Pardon of Sin is,
10. The tenth Mystery is this, (for I would endeavour to show you what a mighty work Pardon of since is,
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and raise up your hearts to have higher thoughts of it than ever you had before) God does not pardon because a sinner hath his heart and nature changed,
and raise up your hearts to have higher thoughts of it than ever you had before) God does not pardon Because a sinner hath his heart and nature changed,
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but that he might be changed. And thus the pardons of God differ from all other pardons;but that he might be changed. And thus the Pardons of God differ from all other Pardons;
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a Prince pardons a Malefactor, or a Father a Child:
a Prince Pardons a Malefactor, or a Father a Child:
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but upon what terms? a Prince expects his Subject should be changed as far as he can discern;
but upon what terms? a Prince expects his Subject should be changed as Far as he can discern;
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and a Father, (though never so tender) will not pardon a Child, unless he come in and manifest a change of his disobedient spirit, and then he pardons.
and a Father, (though never so tender) will not pardon a Child, unless he come in and manifest a change of his disobedient Spirit, and then he Pardons.
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God doth not pardon because we are chang'd; but that we might be chang'd: his Pardon comes first, Rom. 4.5. a very strange place for this, and may incourage any poor soul that is troubled for sin, to come in and lay hold upon Gods mercy in Christ;
God does not pardon Because we Are changed; but that we might be changed: his Pardon comes First, Rom. 4.5. a very strange place for this, and may encourage any poor soul that is troubled for since, to come in and lay hold upon God's mercy in christ;
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But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted unto him for righteousness. But to him that works not, but Believeth on him that Justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted unto him for righteousness.
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Mark, when God comes to justifie a sinner, he looks upon him as ungodly;
Mark, when God comes to justify a sinner, he looks upon him as ungodly;
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he stays not till the sinner be made godly and then justifies him, as a Prince stays till a Malefactors heart be changed,
he stays not till the sinner be made godly and then Justifies him, as a Prince stays till a Malefactors heart be changed,
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and he become a loyal subject, and then pardons him: God is not so in justifying souls, he justifies the ungodly ;
and he become a loyal Subject, and then Pardons him: God is not so in justifying Souls, he Justifies the ungodly;
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one that is ungodly coming to him, he justifies. This is a mighty Argument, I name it for this end;
one that is ungodly coming to him, he Justifies. This is a mighty Argument, I name it for this end;
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because I would teach people, that notwithstanding any sin or guilt that lies upon their spirits,
Because I would teach people, that notwithstanding any since or guilt that lies upon their spirits,
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yet they have a liberty to come in and lay hold upon Christ for Justification;
yet they have a liberty to come in and lay hold upon christ for Justification;
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do not say, I am ungodly, I am a great sinner, and have a vile heart,
do not say, I am ungodly, I am a great sinner, and have a vile heart,
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and I find not my nature changed;
and I find not my nature changed;
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and therefore, How dare I lay hold upon Gods grace for mercy and pardon? yea, thou may'st because God justifies the ungodly ;
and Therefore, How Dare I lay hold upon God's grace for mercy and pardon? yea, thou Mayest Because God Justifies the ungodly;
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though thy nature be not chang'd and sanctified, as thou say'st:
though thy nature be not changed and sanctified, as thou Sayest:
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take it thus, Thou must lay hold of Gods grace for Justification that thou may'st be sanctified; not only pardoned, but sanctified:
take it thus, Thou must lay hold of God's grace for Justification that thou Mayest be sanctified; not only pardoned, but sanctified:
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Come but thus with thy heart affected to close with the grace of God, that thou may'st be sanctified as well as pardoned;
Come but thus with thy heart affected to close with the grace of God, that thou Mayest be sanctified as well as pardoned;
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though for the present thou feelest not any Sanctification, yet thou may'st have right to lay hold upon Christ as well as any one whatsoever.
though for the present thou Feel not any Sanctification, yet thou Mayest have right to lay hold upon christ as well as any one whatsoever.
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Will not this be presumption for a sinner thus to lay hold on Christ? Will not this be presumption for a sinner thus to lay hold on christ?
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If faith were meerly a perswasion that Christ dyed for them, or as many men think; If faith were merely a persuasion that christ died for them, or as many men think;
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thus, (Well, God is merciful, and he will pardon me, Christ having dyed;) there may be presumption in laying hold on Christ:
thus, (Well, God is merciful, and he will pardon me, christ having died;) there may be presumption in laying hold on christ:
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But now as Justification is a great mystery, so is faith;
But now as Justification is a great mystery, so is faith;
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and faith is a mighty work of the Spirit of God in the soul, that causes the soul to roul and cast it self on the free grace of God in Christ,
and faith is a mighty work of the Spirit of God in the soul, that Causes the soul to roll and cast it self on the free grace of God in christ,
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and venture it self and all its hopes for good and happiness on him;
and venture it self and all its hope's for good and happiness on him;
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there is not only a coming to Christ for pardon, but for grace, holiness, light, good and happiness here,
there is not only a coming to christ for pardon, but for grace, holiness, Light, good and happiness Here,
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and for whatever it doth expect hereafter; it looks for all from him.
and for whatever it does expect hereafter; it looks for all from him.
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Now when there is such a work of God upon the soul, in casting it self on God in Christ,
Now when there is such a work of God upon the soul, in casting it self on God in christ,
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though there be nothing at present but ungodliness in him appearing, yet such a one may and hath right to come unto God for pardon;
though there be nothing At present but ungodliness in him appearing, yet such a one may and hath right to come unto God for pardon;
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for God justifies the ungodly, Rom. 5.6. Christ died for the ungodly ;
for God Justifies the ungodly, Rom. 5.6. christ died for the ungodly;
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and vers. 10. If when we were Enemies, we were reconciled by the death of his Son ;
and vers. 10. If when we were Enemies, we were reconciled by the death of his Son;
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when we were Enemies, and had base hearts full of enmity against God, yet then Christ died to reconcile us unto God:
when we were Enemies, and had base hearts full of enmity against God, yet then christ died to reconcile us unto God:
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thou may'st then venture to come to him for pardon, and it is no presumption,
thou Mayest then venture to come to him for pardon, and it is no presumption,
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though thou seest no change in thy self, yet he pardons that thou may'st be chang'd;
though thou See no change in thy self, yet he Pardons that thou Mayest be changed;
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now here's a glorious work of God in pardoning a sinner, that God should pardon, justifie,
now here's a glorious work of God in pardoning a sinner, that God should pardon, justify,
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and reconcile us when we were Enemies to him; here is a glorious work of God for a sinner to be justified and reconciled,
and reconcile us when we were Enemies to him; Here is a glorious work of God for a sinner to be justified and reconciled,
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and yet when the sinner was an Enemy unto him. Of the eleventh Mystery, God himself purchases the Pardon.
and yet when the sinner was an Enemy unto him. Of the eleventh Mystery, God himself purchases the Pardon.
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11. When God pardons a sinner, he himself is fain to purchase the pardon, and this is different from the manner of pardons among men:
11. When God Pardons a sinner, he himself is fain to purchase the pardon, and this is different from the manner of Pardons among men:
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A Prince pardons a malefactor, but the Prince himself doth not purchase the pardon; and if one have offended you, you pardon the offender:
A Prince Pardons a Malefactor, but the Prince himself does not purchase the pardon; and if one have offended you, you pardon the offender:
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but you that are offended do not purchase a pardon for the offender;
but you that Are offended do not purchase a pardon for the offender;
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possible some friend may come and purchase a pardon at the Kings hands for an offender,
possible Some friend may come and purchase a pardon At the Kings hands for an offender,
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but the King himself doth not purchase it: yet thus it is with God:
but the King himself does not purchase it: yet thus it is with God:
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God doth not pardon any one sin, but it costs God himself dear before he gets it;
God does not pardon any one since, but it costs God himself dear before he gets it;
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therefore 'tis not such a slight thing to be pardoned;
Therefore it's not such a slight thing to be pardoned;
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you must not think to go to God and cry mercy, and that he will pardon 〈 ◊ 〉,
you must not think to go to God and cry mercy, and that he will pardon 〈 ◊ 〉,
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thus in a natural way God never pardons sin: but it costs God dear, yea that which is more worth than all the world;
thus in a natural Way God never Pardons since: but it costs God dear, yea that which is more worth than all the world;
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if that could have done it, God would rather have dissolved Heaven and Earth, than have given that that he did give;
if that could have done it, God would rather have dissolved Heaven and Earth, than have given that that he did give;
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What was that? It was the bloud of his own Son:
What was that? It was the blood of his own Son:
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God gave him up to death for the sin of mankind, and for the purchasing a pardon for man:
God gave him up to death for the since of mankind, and for the purchasing a pardon for man:
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But some may say, What need God have purchast a pardon for man? Could he not have forgiven him by his absolute Prerogative? I answer, there was need,
But Some may say, What need God have purchased a pardon for man? Could he not have forgiven him by his absolute Prerogative? I answer, there was need,
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because of the satisfaction of Justice, he did purchase it out of the hands of Justice;
Because of the satisfaction of justice, he did purchase it out of the hands of justice;
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God was fain to lay down a price to Justice, before he himself could pardon one sin:
God was fain to lay down a price to justice, before he himself could pardon one since:
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Justice must be satisfied before he could give out one pardon: Well, take all these together, Christ must be our Surety, take the debt upon himself,
justice must be satisfied before he could give out one pardon: Well, take all these together, christ must be our Surety, take the debt upon himself,
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and suffer as much punishment as we should have done in Hell to all eternity;
and suffer as much punishment as we should have done in Hell to all eternity;
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and to make the soul stand righteous before God, yet this righteousness to be in another;
and to make the soul stand righteous before God, yet this righteousness to be in Another;
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yea, a near union is made between Christ and the Soul: And yet further, 'tis by faith, and yet boasting is excluded;
yea, a near Union is made between christ and the Soul: And yet further, it's by faith, and yet boasting is excluded;
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and God is infinitely merciful, and yet infinitely just;
and God is infinitely merciful, and yet infinitely just;
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and when he pardons one sin, he lays in a pardon for al sin for time to come, justifies the ungodly, pardons sin, yet purchases the pardon:
and when he Pardons one since, he lays in a pardon for all since for time to come, Justifies the ungodly, Pardons since, yet purchases the pardon:
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These eleven Meditations about the Pardon of Sin make it appear to be a wonderful work of God;
These eleven Meditations about the Pardon of since make it appear to be a wondered work of God;
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put these together, and then the result according to the point will be clear and full, that, Blessed is that man whose sins are forgiven :
put these together, and then the result according to the point will be clear and full, that, Blessed is that man whose Sins Are forgiven:
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And surely if there be such a mysterious and glorious work of God in pardoning sin;
And surely if there be such a mysterious and glorious work of God in pardoning since;
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that man for whom God shall work such a glorious work is a blessed man indeed.
that man for whom God shall work such a glorious work is a blessed man indeed.
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And now having done with this Argument of the great mystery of Godliness in forgiveness of Sin;
And now having done with this Argument of the great mystery of Godliness in forgiveness of since;
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I proceed to another, and it is this:
I proceed to Another, and it is this:
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CHAP. IV. That Pardon of Sin not only is a Mercy in it self, but the Foundation of many other Mercies.
CHAP. IV. That Pardon of since not only is a Mercy in it self, but the Foundation of many other mercies.
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PArdon of Sin makes a m•• blessed; Why? Because it is the Foundation of abundance of other Mercies ; PArdon of since makes a m•• blessed; Why? Because it is the Foundation of abundance of other mercies;
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it is an inlet to many other mercies, therefore a great mercy;
it is an inlet to many other Mercies, Therefore a great mercy;
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it is a leading mercy, it is as the Queen of Mercy, that hath a great and glorious train of other mercies attending on her;
it is a leading mercy, it is as the Queen of Mercy, that hath a great and glorious train of other Mercies attending on her;
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indeed, it is the very foundation of all the mercies of the Covenant of grace, 'tis the principal mercy,
indeed, it is the very Foundation of all the Mercies of the Covenant of grace, it's the principal mercy,
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and the very foundation of all the mercies that are in the Covenant, and the inlet and opening to them all;
and the very Foundation of all the Mercies that Are in the Covenant, and the inlet and opening to them all;
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the Covenant of Grace is a rich Treasury, hath abundant store of mercy in it, and this opens to them all:
the Covenant of Grace is a rich Treasury, hath abundant store of mercy in it, and this Opens to them all:
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The current of all Gods mercies was stopt by mans sin;
The current of all God's Mercies was stopped by men since;
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though God had an infinite Ocean of mercy, yet the sourse and vent of all Gods mercies was stopt.
though God had an infinite Ocean of mercy, yet the source and vent of all God's Mercies was stopped.
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Now, when God pardons sin, he takes away the stop, and opens the sluce, that his infinite grace and goodness may flow forth plentifully and sweetly to the soul, body and state;
Now, when God Pardons since, he Takes away the stop, and Opens the sluice, that his infinite grace and Goodness may flow forth plentifully and sweetly to the soul, body and state;
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yea to all that belongs to a believer:
yea to all that belongs to a believer:
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You may conceive Gods mercy to be as an infinite stream of goodness, running with a full current towards his creatures;
You may conceive God's mercy to be as an infinite stream of Goodness, running with a full current towards his creatures;
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for God delights in the Communication of himself to his creatures:
for God delights in the Communication of himself to his creatures:
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But now mans sin made a dam, and stopt the pipe, that not one drop of mercy could come forth, not a drop of all that mercy that in the eternal purpose of God he hath appointed in time shall come forth to such and such a poor creature;
But now men since made a dam, and stopped the pipe, that not one drop of mercy could come forth, not a drop of all that mercy that in the Eternal purpose of God he hath appointed in time shall come forth to such and such a poor creature;
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but when he comes to Pardon and Justification, he pulls out the plug, and pulls up the flood-gates and sluces,
but when he comes to Pardon and Justification, he pulls out the plug, and pulls up the floodgates and sluices,
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and then mercies come flowing in amain;
and then Mercies come flowing in amain;
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when sin is pardoned, then the full streams of all the mercies in the Covenant of grace come flowing into the soul;
when since is pardoned, then the full streams of all the Mercies in the Covenant of grace come flowing into the soul;
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well then, if it be thus, that pardon of sin is an inlet to other mercies;
well then, if it be thus, that pardon of since is an inlet to other Mercies;
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then he that hath his sin pardoned is a very blessed man.
then he that hath his since pardoned is a very blessed man.
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I shall open this, That Pardon of Sin is the foundation to, and opens the sluce to let in all other mercies, Jer. 31.31.
I shall open this, That Pardon of since is the Foundation to, and Opens the sluice to let in all other Mercies, Jer. 31.31.
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Behold, the days come that I will make a new Covenant with the house of Israel, and the house of Judah: Behold, the days come that I will make a new Covenant with the house of Israel, and the house of Judah:
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here God opens his goodness, and tells them he will make a new Covenant, not like that he made with their fathers, vers. 32. but this shall be the Covenant, vers.
Here God Opens his Goodness, and tells them he will make a new Covenant, not like that he made with their Father's, vers. 32. but this shall be the Covenant, vers.
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33. and he instances in some particulars, I will put my Law into their inward parts,
33. and he instances in Some particulars, I will put my Law into their inward parts,
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and write it in their hearts, and they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother;
and write it in their hearts, and they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother;
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saying, know the Lord, for they shall all know me, &c. But what is the foundation of all this? at the end of the 34. For I will forgive their iniquity and remember their sin no more.
saying, know the Lord, for they shall all know me, etc. But what is the Foundation of all this? At the end of the 34. For I will forgive their iniquity and Remember their since no more.
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I will make a new Covenant with them, and put my law into their inward parts,
I will make a new Covenant with them, and put my law into their inward parts,
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and they shall all know me ; I will come in with all my mercies and blessings, Illumination and Sanctification;and they shall all know me; I will come in with all my Mercies and blessings, Illumination and Sanctification;
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he mentions these instead of the rest, as in a grant of great things some particulars are mentioned;
he mentions these instead of the rest, as in a grant of great things Some particulars Are mentioned;
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but then he comes in with a general; For I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more:
but then he comes in with a general; For I will forgive their iniquity, and Remember their since no more:
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As if it should be said, Why? Lord wilt thou come in thus to thy people in such an abundant way of mercy more than formerly,
As if it should be said, Why? Lord wilt thou come in thus to thy people in such an abundant Way of mercy more than formerly,
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and let in these graces of thy Covenant; Why? here's the ground of all; for I will forgive their iniquity:
and let in these graces of thy Covenant; Why? here's the ground of all; for I will forgive their iniquity:
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so that forgiveness of iniquity is the special inlet of the mercies of the Covenant.
so that forgiveness of iniquity is the special inlet of the Mercies of the Covenant.
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Now more particularly I shall shew you what are those special mercies, Pardon of sin is an inlet to,
Now more particularly I shall show you what Are those special Mercies, Pardon of since is an inlet to,
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and that will further shew the blessedness of those souls that have their sins pardoned, because pardon of sin is an inlet to many other mercies.
and that will further show the blessedness of those Souls that have their Sins pardoned, Because pardon of since is an inlet to many other Mercies.
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As Of Peace with God, that Pardon of Sin is an inlet to. 1. Peace with God, Rom. 5.1 being justified, that is, pardoned through faith ;
As Of Peace with God, that Pardon of since is an inlet to. 1. Peace with God, Rom. 5.1 being justified, that is, pardoned through faith;
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what follows, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ ;
what follows, we have peace with God through our Lord jesus christ;
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the ground of our Justification and Reconciliation, it is not our Humiliation, no nor our Sanctification;
the ground of our Justification and Reconciliation, it is not our Humiliation, no nor our Sanctification;
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Observe it, the very bottom and foundation of our Justification and Reconciliation, it is neither of these, (though we ought to be in the use and exercise of them) but pardon of sin is through the free grace of God applyed by faith;
Observe it, the very bottom and Foundation of our Justification and Reconciliation, it is neither of these, (though we ought to be in the use and exercise of them) but pardon of since is through the free grace of God applied by faith;
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this is the ground of all our Peace and Reconciliation with God: And thus men and women should seek their peace with God;
this is the ground of all our Peace and Reconciliation with God: And thus men and women should seek their peace with God;
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the main thing they should lay the waight of obtaining peace of God upon, it is the work of faith applying the Righteousness of Christ for pardon, rather than any work of Humiliation or Sanctification by the Spirit of God;
the main thing they should lay the weight of obtaining peace of God upon, it is the work of faith applying the Righteousness of christ for pardon, rather than any work of Humiliation or Sanctification by the Spirit of God;
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yet both these are sweet and comfortable, when we found the bottom and main foundation of all our peace on the free grace of God pardoning our sin,
yet both these Are sweet and comfortable, when we found the bottom and main Foundation of all our peace on the free grace of God pardoning our since,
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and justifying of us through faith in Christ;
and justifying of us through faith in christ;
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Cod does not say, you that are great sinners, stay till you are humbled and are brought to hate sin,
Cod does not say, you that Are great Sinners, stay till you Are humbled and Are brought to hate since,
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and you shall have peace with God:
and you shall have peace with God:
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No, you may be much troubled for sin, and may leave it, and reform in many things,
No, you may be much troubled for since, and may leave it, and reform in many things,
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and live better lives than before, and yet your peace not made up with God;
and live better lives than before, and yet your peace not made up with God;
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How then shall it be? thus, being justified by faith, looking up to the free grace of God in Christ for pardon of sin, we come to have peace with God;
How then shall it be? thus, being justified by faith, looking up to the free grace of God in christ for pardon of since, we come to have peace with God;
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and this is a great priviledge, but if you consider on the other side, a creature not reconciled, cannot look upon the infinite Creator without terror and shakings, and tremblings of spirit;
and this is a great privilege, but if you Consider on the other side, a creature not reconciled, cannot look upon the infinite Creator without terror and shakings, and tremblings of Spirit;
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he cannot have any thoughts of God, but he thinks of him as his Enemy;
he cannot have any thoughts of God, but he thinks of him as his Enemy;
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and that all the excellencies of God are working misery and ruine to him, this is a sad thing:
and that all the excellencies of God Are working misery and ruin to him, this is a sad thing:
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But when pardon of sin comes, God is reconciled, and all fears and terrors from the Almighty are gone;
But when pardon of since comes, God is reconciled, and all fears and terrors from the Almighty Are gone;
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those fears whereby the soul was afraid, God was secretly working ruine to it, are dispell'd;
those fears whereby the soul was afraid, God was secretly working ruin to it, Are dispelled;
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and if any judgment of God come close and near, and befal any in the sight and hearing of a guilty soul, he would be thinking God is coming to me next:
and if any judgement of God come close and near, and befall any in the sighed and hearing of a guilty soul, he would be thinking God is coming to me next:
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But a justified soul may say, though the judgments of God be never so terrible in the world,
But a justified soul may say, though the Judgments of God be never so terrible in the world,
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and in the Word, which before terrified my Conscience;
and in the Word, which before terrified my Conscience;
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yet now my sin being pardoned, my soul is reconciled, and the Word of God speaks nothing but good unto me,
yet now my since being pardoned, my soul is reconciled, and the Word of God speaks nothing but good unto me,
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and all those fears that before so terrified me are dispell'd.
and all those fears that before so terrified me Are dispelled.
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But may not a pardoned man have these fears, or somewhat of the nature of them resting on his spirit after he is pardoned? But may not a pardoned man have these fears, or somewhat of the nature of them resting on his Spirit After he is pardoned?
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Yea he may, but the ground of them is dispel'd and gone;
Yea he may, but the ground of them is dispelled and gone;
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it is not the work of Gods Spirit that causes these fears, as it did before, Rom. 8.15. You have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear, but the Spirit of adoption, whereby ye cry Abba Father ; it is not the work of God's Spirit that Causes these fears, as it did before, Rom. 8.15. You have not received the Spirit of bondage again to Fear, but the Spirit of adoption, whereby you cry Abba Father;
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may be you may have some fears, but being justified by faith, you have not again received the spirit of bondage;
may be you may have Some fears, but being justified by faith, you have not again received the Spirit of bondage;
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if hereafter you have any fears of Gods judgments and wrath against you;
if hereafter you have any fears of God's Judgments and wrath against you;
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it is not the spirit of bondage, the Spirit of God that causes these fears, your own selves may mistake the matter;
it is not the Spirit of bondage, the Spirit of God that Causes these fears, your own selves may mistake the matter;
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for those that once receive the spirit of bondage, never after receive it; you may have fears through your own mistakes, but not by the Spirit of God,
for those that once receive the Spirit of bondage, never After receive it; you may have fears through your own mistakes, but not by the Spirit of God,
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as the spirit of bondage shewing us our bondage by our sins, and working terrors on the soul for it, these fears are dispell'd;
as the Spirit of bondage showing us our bondage by our Sins, and working terrors on the soul for it, these fears Are dispelled;
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for in our peace with God in the pardon of sin, the matter of enemity between God and the soul is taken away;
for in our peace with God in the pardon of since, the matter of enmity between God and the soul is taken away;
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there is this in it which might have been added in the mysteries:
there is this in it which might have been added in the Mysteres:
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When a Prince pardons a malefactor, he gives him his life, and he is glad, goes away,
When a Prince Pardons a Malefactor, he gives him his life, and he is glad, Goes away,
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but the Prince regards him not any more; and possibly he may yet have enmity in his heart against the Prince still:
but the Prince regards him not any more; and possibly he may yet have enmity in his heart against the Prince still:
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But God when he pardons a sinner, not only is the enmity taken away, but forthwith that soul is brought into the state of infinite friendship, he receives the soul into his very heart;
But God when he Pardons a sinner, not only is the enmity taken away, but forthwith that soul is brought into the state of infinite friendship, he receives the soul into his very heart;
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so that there shall be a greater and more intimate love and friendship between his Majesty and that Soul,
so that there shall be a greater and more intimate love and friendship between his Majesty and that Soul,
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than ever was between the greatest and dearest friends in the world, this is wonderful, and yet this is so;
than ever was between the greatest and dearest Friends in the world, this is wondered, and yet this is so;
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for as when God comes to pardon sin, there is not only taking away the guilt of sin,
for as when God comes to pardon since, there is not only taking away the guilt of since,
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but the soul is made actually righteous in Justification;
but the soul is made actually righteous in Justification;
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so also there is not only a taking away of the enmity between God and the soul that was there before,
so also there is not only a taking away of the enmity between God and the soul that was there before,
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but he receives the soul into infinite love, and takes him into infinite friendship with himself;
but he receives the soul into infinite love, and Takes him into infinite friendship with himself;
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Oh the sweetness and blessedness of that mans state whose sins are pardoned! Reconciliation with God follows thereupon, and he takes the soul into his bosome-love.
O the sweetness and blessedness of that men state whose Sins Are pardoned! Reconciliation with God follows thereupon, and he Takes the soul into his bosome-love.
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Further upon this there follows two things, Peace in Conscience, and with the Creatures ;
Further upon this there follows two things, Peace in Conscience, and with the Creatures;
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being justified by faith he hath peace with God, and as the immediate consequence thereof, peace in Conscience and with all the Creatures.
being justified by faith he hath peace with God, and as the immediate consequence thereof, peace in Conscience and with all the Creatures.
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1. Peace in Conscience, those fears and grating terrors that arose on guilt of Conscience are gone, those dismal accusations of Conscience are still'd;
1. Peace in Conscience, those fears and grating terrors that arose on guilt of Conscience Are gone, those dismal accusations of Conscience Are stilled;
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though 'tis true, a mans Conscience may trouble him after Pardon and Justification, but it is through mistake, the ground of all those troubles of Conscience are gone;
though it's true, a men Conscience may trouble him After Pardon and Justification, but it is through mistake, the ground of all those Troubles of Conscience Are gone;
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'tis with trouble of Conscience after pardon of sin as with the Sea, you that are Marriners may see the wind at Sea raising the boisterous waves on high,
it's with trouble of Conscience After pardon of since as with the Sea, you that Are Mariners may see the wind At Sea raising the boisterous waves on high,
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yet after the wind is quite down 'tis a great while before they be still and quiet;
yet After the wind is quite down it's a great while before they be still and quiet;
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so in mens souls it is guilt of sin that causes woful disturbances: but when God pardons sin, he comes into the Soul as Christ in the Ship, and bids all be still;
so in men's Souls it is guilt of since that Causes woeful disturbances: but when God Pardons since, he comes into the Soul as christ in the Ship, and bids all be still;
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and though through our weakness, after the sting and guilt is removed, Conscience is troubled, yet is God pleased to help the weakness of his People sooner or later;
and though through our weakness, After the sting and guilt is removed, Conscience is troubled, yet is God pleased to help the weakness of his People sooner or later;
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not only to pardon sin in the Court of Heaven, but in the Court of Conscience too,
not only to pardon since in the Court of Heaven, but in the Court of Conscience too,
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and then all fears and troubles are gone;
and then all fears and Troubles Are gone;
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certainly those that know what the burnings, throbbings and ailings of an accusing Conscience means, they know what a blessing it is to have Peace of Conscience, a great blessing to have all well there,
Certainly those that know what the burnings, throbbings and ailings of an accusing Conscience means, they know what a blessing it is to have Peace of Conscience, a great blessing to have all well there,
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because the Soul hath much to do with Conscience, and Conscience hath much to do with God,
Because the Soul hath much to do with Conscience, and Conscience hath much to do with God,
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yea only to do with God;
yea only to do with God;
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and if all be well with that which hath so much to do with the Almighty, it is a great blessedness, blessed is the man that is thus pardoned.
and if all be well with that which hath so much to do with the Almighty, it is a great blessedness, blessed is the man that is thus pardoned.
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2. There follows this also, Peace with the Creatures ;
2. There follows this also, Peace with the Creatures;
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If I should meet with these in a full Text, each of them might require a Sermon themselves, to shew the excellency of a quiet Conscience and peace with the Creatures.
If I should meet with these in a full Text, each of them might require a Sermon themselves, to show the excellency of a quiet Conscience and peace with the Creatures.
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But I must but touch it here:
But I must but touch it Here:
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God is Lord of Hoasts, and all the creatures stand armed ready to avenge Gods quarrel,
God is Lord of Hosts, and all the creatures stand armed ready to avenge God's quarrel,
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and not only do they stand in readiness, but there is a kind of cry in the creatures to God to make them the Executioners of his wrath;
and not only do they stand in readiness, but there is a kind of cry in the creatures to God to make them the Executioners of his wrath;
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Shall I go and strike this Drunkard says one? and shall I strike this Blasphemer says another? All the creatures in heaven & earth cry against thee every day:
Shall I go and strike this Drunkard Says one? and shall I strike this Blasphemer Says Another? All the creatures in heaven & earth cry against thee every day:
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But when God pardons thy sin, all the creatures presently become thy friends; when the Judge hath quitted a Malelefactor, the under-Officers have nothing to do with him;
But when God Pardons thy since, all the creatures presently become thy Friends; when the Judge hath quit a Malelefactor, the under-Officers have nothing to do with him;
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Conscience and the Creatures they are under-Officers, and when God is at peace they are at peace too;
Conscience and the Creatures they Are under-Officers, and when God is At peace they Are At peace too;
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When Joab came and stab'd Absalom, the ten young men that were his Armour-bearers did so too ; When Joab Come and stabbed Absalom, the ten young men that were his Armour-bearers did so too;
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so if God come to a sinner unpardoned, and give him a stab, all the Creatures will be ready to stab him too;
so if God come to a sinner unpardoned, and give him a stab, all the Creatures will be ready to stab him too;
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but when God comes and pardons thy sin, He makes a league with thee and the stones of the field, as the Scripture speaks;
but when God comes and Pardons thy since, He makes a league with thee and the stones of the field, as the Scripture speaks;
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that is the first great mercy that flows in to the Soul upon pardon of sin, and peace with God.
that is the First great mercy that flows in to the Soul upon pardon of since, and peace with God.
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Of Gods Revealing his Secrets to those whom he Pardons.
Of God's Revealing his Secrets to those whom he Pardons.
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2. This follows upon pardon of sin, God comes in a wonderful gracious way to reveal himself to that soul ;
2. This follows upon pardon of since, God comes in a wondered gracious Way to reveal himself to that soul;
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he comes to reveal his secrets to that soul he pardons;
he comes to reveal his secrets to that soul he Pardons;
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and pardon of sin is the very ground of the Revelation of the Secrets and Mysteries of God by the Spirit to that Soul, Jer. 31.33.
and pardon of since is the very ground of the Revelation of the Secrets and Mysteres of God by the Spirit to that Soul, Jer. 31.33.
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among other particulars in the New Covenant God promiseth they shall be all taught of God, in Heb. 8. that Text is quoted something more fully than in the Prophet, vers. 10, 11. They shall not teach every man his neighbour,
among other particulars in the New Covenant God promises they shall be all taught of God, in Hebrew 8. that Text is quoted something more Fully than in the Prophet, vers. 10, 11. They shall not teach every man his neighbour,
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and every man his brother, saying, know the Lord; for they shall all know me from the least to the greatest: and every man his brother, saying, know the Lord; for they shall all know me from the least to the greatest:
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Mark, For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and iniquities will I remember no more:
Mark, For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their Sins and iniquities will I Remember no more:
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Pardon of sin is made the ground of Gods teaching them his Covenant, They shall know me from the least to the greatest ;
Pardon of since is made the ground of God's teaching them his Covenant, They shall know me from the least to the greatest;
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you little ones and young ones, if God please to bring you to Christ, and pardon your sin, a glorious light shall come into your souls:
you little ones and young ones, if God please to bring you to christ, and pardon your since, a glorious Light shall come into your Souls:
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God will shew himself in a glorious manner to you, there shall be another manner of light shine into your hearts than ever before;
God will show himself in a glorious manner to you, there shall be Another manner of Light shine into your hearts than ever before;
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the mysteries of God will be opened to you, and you shall understand more than many of your fathers, who have not had this mercy to be rightly acquainted with the Justification of a sinner;
the Mysteres of God will be opened to you, and you shall understand more than many of your Father's, who have not had this mercy to be rightly acquainted with the Justification of a sinner;
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and therefore you young ones, that much desire knowledge, the main thing to be acquainted with, is this great Doctrine of Justification and pardon of sin;
and Therefore you young ones, that much desire knowledge, the main thing to be acquainted with, is this great Doctrine of Justification and pardon of since;
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as Luther said, Three things, Prayer, Meditation, and Temptations make a Divine ;
as Luther said, Three things, Prayer, Meditation, and Temptations make a Divine;
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so I say, the right knowledge of Justification makes a Christian, and they that have not a clear knowledge in this point, do but bungle and are extream weak in all other points of Religion;
so I say, the right knowledge of Justification makes a Christian, and they that have not a clear knowledge in this point, do but bungle and Are extreme weak in all other points of Religion;
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but when once the soul comes to be justified, what a glorious light is let into the soul,
but when once the soul comes to be justified, what a glorious Light is let into the soul,
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as you all know, that have been made partakers of this grace? And you young ones, you may come to have sin pardoned as well as others,
as you all know, that have been made partakers of this grace? And you young ones, you may come to have since pardoned as well as Others,
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and to have the knowledge of the mysteries of God revealed unto you, 1 Joh. 2.12. compared with the 13. I write unto you little Children, because your sins are forgiven for his Name sake ;
and to have the knowledge of the Mysteres of God revealed unto you, 1 John 2.12. compared with the 13. I write unto you little Children, Because your Sins Are forgiven for his Name sake;
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even little children, I write to you, your sins are forgiven;
even little children, I write to you, your Sins Are forgiven;
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oh 'tis a happy thing for young children to have faith wrought in them, and to have their sins forgiven them betimes!
o it's a happy thing for young children to have faith wrought in them, and to have their Sins forgiven them betimes!
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and then in the 13. verse, I write unto you little Children, because you have known the Father ;
and then in the 13. verse, I write unto you little Children, Because you have known the Father;
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Oh what an admirable light springs up in the souls of little Children when their sins are pardoned!
O what an admirable Light springs up in the Souls of little Children when their Sins Are pardoned!
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they come to the knowledge of the Father;
they come to the knowledge of the Father;
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and this is the reason why many great and learned men, that are men of excellent understanding in the knowledge of natural things, are not acquainted with the mysteries of godliness,
and this is the reason why many great and learned men, that Are men of excellent understanding in the knowledge of natural things, Are not acquainted with the Mysteres of godliness,
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and think but meanly of them;
and think but meanly of them;
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marvel not at it, for the knowledge of the mysteries of godliness, comes in by pardon of sin;
marvel not At it, for the knowledge of the Mysteres of godliness, comes in by pardon of since;
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when God pardons sin and justifies a soul by faith in Christ, then God opens the Covenant,
when God Pardons since and Justifies a soul by faith in christ, then God Opens the Covenant,
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and all the glorious mysteries of it to such a soul:
and all the glorious Mysteres of it to such a soul:
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A Prince reveals not the secrets of State to a Traytor that lies under bolts and chains;
A Prince reveals not the secrets of State to a Traitor that lies under bolts and chains;
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but if a Prince please to pardon him, and knock off his bolts and chains,
but if a Prince please to pardon him, and knock off his bolts and chains,
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and raise him unto favour, bring him into his Privy Chamber, and open his whole heart and all the mysteries of the Kingdom to him, here is a great change;
and raise him unto favour, bring him into his Privy Chamber, and open his Whole heart and all the Mysteres of the Kingdom to him, Here is a great change;
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thus does God to poor sinners that he pardons:
thus does God to poor Sinners that he Pardons:
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A soul that lies under the guilt of sin, is just for all the world like unto a Malefactor that lies in a dungeon, that hath bolts and fetters on him;
A soul that lies under the guilt of since, is just for all the world like unto a Malefactor that lies in a dungeon, that hath bolts and fetters on him;
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the guilt of sin is like bolts and fetters on thy soul: Well, thou lyest there fast bound;
the guilt of since is like bolts and fetters on thy soul: Well, thou liest there fast bound;
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but when God comes in with pardoning mercy, God sends to thee in this dungeon,
but when God comes in with pardoning mercy, God sends to thee in this dungeon,
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and knocks off thy bolts by pardon, and not only so, but calls thee into his Privy Chamber,
and knocks off thy bolts by pardon, and not only so, but calls thee into his Privy Chamber,
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and opens his heart and bosome unto thee, and reveals those things that were kept secret from the beginning of the world:
and Opens his heart and bosom unto thee, and reveals those things that were kept secret from the beginning of the world:
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Princes do not always deal so with Malefactors, if they pardon them they think they have done enough for them, they may afterwards go and shift for themselves, they are not call'd into the Privy Chamber to have the King open his secrets unto them;
Princes do not always deal so with Malefactors, if they pardon them they think they have done enough for them, they may afterwards go and shift for themselves, they Are not called into the Privy Chamber to have the King open his secrets unto them;
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but it is certainly so to every soul God pardons;
but it is Certainly so to every soul God Pardons;
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he pardons none, but whom he calls into his Privy Chamber, and reveals unto him the great Councels of his will,
he Pardons none, but whom he calls into his Privy Chamber, and reveals unto him the great Counsels of his will,
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and what has been the great thoughts of his heart, for the good of that soul from all eternity;
and what has been the great thoughts of his heart, for the good of that soul from all eternity;
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though some souls have more light than others, yet to no soul that is pardoned but God comes in with a great and glorious light;
though Some Souls have more Light than Others, yet to no soul that is pardoned but God comes in with a great and glorious Light;
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and in respect of the light of Nature, it may be call'd a glorious light:
and in respect of the Light of Nature, it may be called a glorious Light:
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there's not the weakest and poorest creature in the world that is pardoned, but he understands more of the light of Gods grace and Covenant,
there's not the Weakest and Poorest creature in the world that is pardoned, but he understands more of the Light of God's grace and Covenant,
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than the greatest Doctors or Rabbins in the world;
than the greatest Doctors or Rabbis in the world;
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and though he cannot speak or talk so much of these things, yet he dares venture his soul on those thoughts he hath of Gods good will made known unto him in the Covenant;
and though he cannot speak or talk so much of these things, yet he dares venture his soul on those thoughts he hath of God's good will made known unto him in the Covenant;
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no Rabbin in the world, though he can talk much of these things, yet he dares not venture his soul for the eternal welfare of it and his estate upon God, to do with him as he pleases;
no Rabbin in the world, though he can talk much of these things, yet he dares not venture his soul for the Eternal welfare of it and his estate upon God, to do with him as he Pleases;
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but a believing soul dares venture his Name, his Estate, his Life, yea his eternal life on God, he dares to put them all into his hands,
but a believing soul dares venture his Name, his Estate, his Life, yea his Eternal life on God, he dares to put them all into his hands,
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and to such a soul, God will repeal his Covenant, Psal. 25.14. God will grant this mercy, that he will reveal his Covenant, and all the secrets of it shall be made known unto him;
and to such a soul, God will repeal his Covenant, Psalm 25.14. God will grant this mercy, that he will reveal his Covenant, and all the secrets of it shall be made known unto him;
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you that complain of dulness of understanding;
you that complain of dullness of understanding;
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you say you hear excellent mysteries and do not understand them, there is surely much in them, I see some weight and excellency in them to be found out,
you say you hear excellent Mysteres and do not understand them, there is surely much in them, I see Some weight and excellency in them to be found out,
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and I hope God in time will discover them unto me, but little I know for present;
and I hope God in time will discover them unto me, but little I know for present;
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you take a course to get understanding by attendance on the outward Ordinances, it is good to use all means,
you take a course to get understanding by attendance on the outward Ordinances, it is good to use all means,
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as reading and conferring with other Christians, and pray over what you hear; these are excellent:
as reading and conferring with other Christians, and pray over what you hear; these Are excellent:
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But the great and special means to get saving understanding in the mysteries of the Gospel is this;
But the great and special means to get Saving understanding in the Mysteres of the Gospel is this;
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Cast down your souls at the footstool of God, and cry for pardon of sin;
Cast down your Souls At the footstool of God, and cry for pardon of since;
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it may be guilt of sin is upon thy heart, let that be thy work to get of the guilt of sin,
it may be guilt of since is upon thy heart, let that be thy work to get of the guilt of since,
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and cry for Gods justifying mercy in Christ;
and cry for God's justifying mercy in christ;
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guilt being removed, God will let out to thy soul the Revelation of his Covenant in a glorious manner, he will reveal his secrets to thee,
guilt being removed, God will let out to thy soul the Revelation of his Covenant in a glorious manner, he will reveal his secrets to thee,
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so that upon this there is a holy boldness a sinner comes to have in the presence of God.
so that upon this there is a holy boldness a sinner comes to have in the presence of God.
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Suppose a Malefactor come to Court under his guilt being not pardoned; alas, he dare scarce look in at Court-gate;
Suppose a Malefactor come to Court under his guilt being not pardoned; alas, he Dare scarce look in At Courtyard;
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and when he comes, he keeps in some outroom, and dares not stir any further than he is call'd;
and when he comes, he keeps in Some outroom, and dares not stir any further than he is called;
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but take another that is pardoned, he comes in boldly and goes from one room unto another,
but take Another that is pardoned, he comes in boldly and Goes from one room unto Another,
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yea into the very Presence-Chamber, and there can open his mind fully to the King, and speak out all his heart;
yea into the very Presence-Chamber, and there can open his mind Fully to the King, and speak out all his heart;
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and this is a great difference between one under the guilt of sin and another that is pardoned;
and this is a great difference between one under the guilt of since and Another that is pardoned;
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one under the guilt of sin he dare scarce go to Prayer, and thinks God casts away his person and his services, and that nothing is regarded;
one under the guilt of since he Dare scarce go to Prayer, and thinks God Cast away his person and his services, and that nothing is regarded;
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but when God comes to pardon, he calls the poor sinner that was under trouble before, to come and draw near to him,
but when God comes to pardon, he calls the poor sinner that was under trouble before, to come and draw near to him,
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and saith, fear not, open thy mind and heart to me, Lam. 3.55, 56, 57. I called upon thy Name, O Lord, out of the low dungeon.
and Says, Fear not, open thy mind and heart to me, Lam. 3.55, 56, 57. I called upon thy Name, Oh Lord, out of the low dungeon.
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57. In the day that I called upon thee thou drewest near, and said'st fear not:
57. In the day that I called upon thee thou drewest near, and Said Fear not:
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Every poor soul that is justified, may say, God knows when I was under the guilt of sin, I was cast into the low dungeon,
Every poor soul that is justified, may say, God knows when I was under the guilt of since, I was cast into the low dungeon,
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and the chains of guilt were upon me there, but through thy grace thou hast heard my voyce, hide not thy ear at my breathing, at my cry; thou can'st not cry;
and the chains of guilt were upon me there, but through thy grace thou hast herd my voice, hide not thy ear At my breathing, At my cry; thou Canst not cry;
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yet if thou beest one whom God hath received to mercy, thou may'st have confidence that God will hear the voyce of thy breathing:
yet if thou Best one whom God hath received to mercy, thou Mayest have confidence that God will hear the voice of thy breathing:
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thou com'st to Prayer, and can'st not tell what to say;
thou Comest to Prayer, and Canst not tell what to say;
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mark, can'st thou breath, Gods ear lies open to the breathings of a soul he hath received to mercy, thou cam'st to me, I was a great way off shaking & trembling,
mark, Canst thou breath, God's ear lies open to the breathings of a soul he hath received to mercy, thou camest to me, I was a great Way off shaking & trembling,
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and thou drew'st near to me, and said'st fear not, v. 57. so a poor soul under the guilt of sin he stands shaking and trembling;
and thou drewest near to me, and Said Fear not, v. 57. so a poor soul under the guilt of since he Stands shaking and trembling;
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but when God comes to pardon, he says to thee fear not, and because thou dar'st not come to him, he comes to thee,
but when God comes to pardon, he Says to thee Fear not, and Because thou Darest not come to him, he comes to thee,
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and says, peace be to thee, fear not, Heb. 10.16. the Apostle speaking of the Covenant that God will make, in the 17. verse says, Their sins and iniquities will I remember no more ;
and Says, peace be to thee, Fear not, Hebrew 10.16. the Apostle speaking of the Covenant that God will make, in the 17. verse Says, Their Sins and iniquities will I Remember no more;
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and 18. verse, Where remission of sin is, there is no more offering for sin ;
and 18. verse, Where remission of since is, there is no more offering for since;
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in the 19. verse he infers that now therefore, We have boldness to enter into the holiest by the bloud of Jesus ;
in the 19. verse he infers that now Therefore, We have boldness to enter into the Holiest by the blood of jesus;
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and vers. 21. Having an High Priest over the House of God, let us (verse 22.) draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith ;
and vers. 21. Having an High Priest over the House of God, let us (verse 22.) draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith;
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God having made a new Covenant, and said, Their sins and iniquities I will remember no more;
God having made a new Covenant, and said, Their Sins and iniquities I will Remember no more;
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therefore we have boldness, says the Apostle, to enter into the Holy of Holies: Therefore we have boldness, Says the Apostle, to enter into the Holy of Holies:
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In the time of the Law under the Jewish Pedagogy none might enter into the Holy of Holies but the High Priest, there was but little access into the Holyest in the time of the Law;
In the time of the Law under the Jewish Pedagogy none might enter into the Holy of Holies but the High Priest, there was but little access into the Holiest in the time of the Law;
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but now when the Gospel comes, Christ having offered up himself a Sacrifice there needs no more Sacrifices, he at once having purged away sin by his own blood, has opened a new and a living way that we may come with boldness now into the Holiest ;
but now when the Gospel comes, christ having offered up himself a Sacrifice there needs no more Sacrifices, he At once having purged away since by his own blood, has opened a new and a living Way that we may come with boldness now into the Holiest;
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so that a believing soul need now not stand a far off shaking, but may come in to the Privy-Chamber,
so that a believing soul need now not stand a Far off shaking, but may come in to the Privy-Chamber,
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and enter into the Holy of Holies, and draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith;
and enter into the Holy of Holies, and draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith;
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and this comes from sin pardoned:
and this comes from since pardoned:
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Oh blessed is he that hath his sin pardoned, that has such a priviledge following thereupon, Ephes. 3.12. In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him, Christ being our High Priest we have boldness, liberty of speech, so the Original;
O blessed is he that hath his since pardoned, that has such a privilege following thereupon, Ephesians 3.12. In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him, christ being our High Priest we have boldness, liberty of speech, so the Original;
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a great many know not how to pray, and they think all the Prayers of the Saints have nothing in them but a great deal of Non-sense,
a great many know not how to pray, and they think all the Prayers of the Saints have nothing in them but a great deal of Nonsense,
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because they understand not what the work of God is in the hearts of his people;
Because they understand not what the work of God is in the hearts of his people;
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the Saints have by faith in him liberty of speech, there is a blessed freedom a gracious heart hath, being once justified by Christ, to open his soul unto God, which connot be done by any other way in the world, to have liberty to pour out our whole souls into his bosom, is from faith,
the Saints have by faith in him liberty of speech, there is a blessed freedom a gracious heart hath, being once justified by christ, to open his soul unto God, which connote be done by any other Way in the world, to have liberty to pour out our Whole Souls into his bosom, is from faith,
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and comes in as a fruit of Justification, David pardoned Absolon, but would not let him see his face:
and comes in as a fruit of Justification, David pardoned Absalom, but would not let him see his face:
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but God never pardons any soul, but he gives free liberty for that soul, to come into his presence and open it self fully unto him;
but God never Pardons any soul, but he gives free liberty for that soul, to come into his presence and open it self Fully unto him;
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this is a second priviledge, Pardon of sin is an inlet to many other mercies. Of Pardon of Sin making all other Mercies to be Mercies.
this is a second privilege, Pardon of since is an inlet to many other Mercies. Of Pardon of since making all other mercies to be mercies.
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3. Pardon of sin is not only an inlet to many other mercies, but it is such a mercy as makes all other mercies to be mercies, and without which no other mercies would be mercies;
3. Pardon of since is not only an inlet to many other Mercies, but it is such a mercy as makes all other Mercies to be Mercies, and without which no other Mercies would be Mercies;
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by this all other mercies are mercies:
by this all other Mercies Are Mercies:
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when once a soul comes to be pardoned, it may look upon all it hath in a far more sweeter way than ever it could before;
when once a soul comes to be pardoned, it may look upon all it hath in a Far more Sweeten Way than ever it could before;
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by this he may look upon House and Land, Wife and Children, Estate and Friends, he may look upon these as mercies indeed;
by this he may look upon House and Land, Wife and Children, Estate and Friends, he may look upon these as Mercies indeed;
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Why? for he has a pardon, his sins are pardoned;
Why? for he has a pardon, his Sins Are pardoned;
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as a man supposing he is charged, found guilty, and condemned, having a fair house, rich furniture, sweet yoak-fellow and children,
as a man supposing he is charged, found guilty, and condemned, having a fair house, rich furniture, sweet yokefellow and children,
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and all things he could desire;
and all things he could desire;
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but says he, What are all these to me seeing I am a condemned man? Well, he goes and gets a pardon unexpectedly,
but Says he, What Are all these to me seeing I am a condemned man? Well, he Goes and gets a pardon unexpectedly,
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and now he returns to his House, Wife and Relations again, and all are sweet unto him,
and now he returns to his House, Wife and Relations again, and all Are sweet unto him,
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when he injoys them with a pardon, he looks upon them with another manner of eye than he did before;
when he enjoys them with a pardon, he looks upon them with Another manner of eye than he did before;
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thus there is this difference between the enjoyment of outward comforts in this world when sin is pardoned, and before it was pardoned;
thus there is this difference between the enjoyment of outward comforts in this world when since is pardoned, and before it was pardoned;
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thou hast Houses and Land, sweet Yoak-fellow, and Children, trading at Sea and Land, and all things thou canst desire;
thou hast Houses and Land, sweet Yokefellow, and Children, trading At Sea and Land, and all things thou Canst desire;
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but what is all this to thee, while guilt of sin lies grating on thy Conscience? Well, God comes into thee with pardoning mercy,
but what is all this to thee, while guilt of since lies grating on thy Conscience? Well, God comes into thee with pardoning mercy,
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and takes away thy sin, the guilt of which lay corroding on thy Conscience, then thou may'st look upon thy Estate, Wife, Children,
and Takes away thy since, the guilt of which lay corroding on thy Conscience, then thou Mayest look upon thy Estate, Wife, Children,
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and all thy comings in to thee, as coming from the same eternal Fountain of Gods eternal love, that Jesus Christ himself came from;
and all thy comings in to thee, as coming from the same Eternal Fountain of God's Eternal love, that jesus christ himself Come from;
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this is a mighty Argument to perswade men to seek after the pardon of their sin, that you may have your comforts and enjoyments in this world in outward things sweet unto you;
this is a mighty Argument to persuade men to seek After the pardon of their since, that you may have your comforts and enjoyments in this world in outward things sweet unto you;
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and if there were no other reason to perswade you to seek after forgiveness, this might be enough, that you may have all your outward mercies in mercy to you;
and if there were no other reason to persuade you to seek After forgiveness, this might be enough, that you may have all your outward Mercies in mercy to you;
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you may have an Estate, a sweet Yoak-fellow, and sweet Children, and all thou canst desire,
you may have an Estate, a sweet Yokefellow, and sweet Children, and all thou Canst desire,
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and these are mercies, but they are but such mercies as God may give to those that are Enemies unto him;
and these Are Mercies, but they Are but such Mercies as God may give to those that Are Enemies unto him;
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they are but outward mercies at the best, coming not to thee as fruits of the Covenant,
they Are but outward Mercies At the best, coming not to thee as fruits of the Covenant,
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and so are not the sure mercies of David ; nay, not worthy to be accounted mercies. Consider but two things;
and so Are not the sure Mercies of David; nay, not worthy to be accounted Mercies. Consider but two things;
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First, The guilt of sin upon thy soul, is so great an evil, that take all these things at the best, they are but as a grain of Sugar put into a tun of Gall ;
First, The guilt of since upon thy soul, is so great an evil, that take all these things At the best, they Are but as a grain of Sugar put into a tun of Gall;
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a tun fill'd up with bitter Gall, and one grain of Sugar put into it, would not all the sweetness of it be swallow'd up in the tun of Gall? so were the Monarchy of the whole World made over to thee,
a tun filled up with bitter Gall, and one grain of Sugar put into it, would not all the sweetness of it be swallowed up in the tun of Gall? so were the Monarchy of the Whole World made over to thee,
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yet if thy sin be unpardoned, there is so much evil in it, as all that thou canst enjoy is but as one grain of Sugar put into a tun of Gall, the evil of sin would swallow it all up.
yet if thy since be unpardoned, there is so much evil in it, as all that thou Canst enjoy is but as one grain of Sugar put into a tun of Gall, the evil of since would swallow it all up.
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Secondly, Thou know'st not what thou hast, whether it be out of Gods love or hatred ;
Secondly, Thou Knowest not what thou hast, whither it be out of God's love or hatred;
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Nay, thou hast rather cause to conclude, it is out of Gods anger and hatred, than out of Gods love:
Nay, thou hast rather cause to conclude, it is out of God's anger and hatred, than out of God's love:
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How canst thou then account it a mercy, when all the comforts thou hast, may come out of Gods infinite anger and hatred to thee, rather than out of love? therefore till thou art assured of pardon, thou hast no mercy, thou canst be assured of, is in mercy to thee: This shews,
How Canst thou then account it a mercy, when all the comforts thou hast, may come out of God's infinite anger and hatred to thee, rather than out of love? Therefore till thou art assured of pardon, thou hast no mercy, thou Canst be assured of, is in mercy to thee: This shows,
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1. The great vanity of men and women that look after pardon of sin, but 'tis only at such times as God takes away all other comforts from them ;
1. The great vanity of men and women that look After pardon of since, but it's only At such times as God Takes away all other comforts from them;
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as thus, they think to satisfie themselves with the creatures while they can enjoy them,
as thus, they think to satisfy themselves with the creatures while they can enjoy them,
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while they can go up and down amongst friends, eat good chear, and have all coming in;
while they can go up and down among Friends, eat good cheer, and have all coming in;
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but when God takes away all these, as on a sick-bed, then they will cry for pardon; Oh mercy Lord! oh mercy!
but when God Takes away all these, as on a sickbed, then they will cry for pardon; O mercy Lord! o mercy!
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I am a wretched miserable sinner, oh mercy!
I am a wretched miserable sinner, o mercy!
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Well, now you would have mercy, Why now, and not before? before you had other things,
Well, now you would have mercy, Why now, and not before? before you had other things,
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and you quieted your hearts with them;
and you quieted your hearts with them;
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and why not now, were not they mercies? but I know not whether they were out of love or hatred;
and why not now, were not they Mercies? but I know not whither they were out of love or hatred;
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Well, yet you quieted your hearts with them;
Well, yet you quieted your hearts with them;
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and now they are all going, Do you now think it a fit time to cry for mercy? Oh how infinitely wast thou mistaken, that thou did'st not cry for mercy before!
and now they Are all going, Do you now think it a fit time to cry for mercy? O how infinitely waste thou mistaken, that thou didst not cry for mercy before!
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thou think'st it now a fit time to cry for mercy;
thou Thinkest it now a fit time to cry for mercy;
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why? thou had'st no mercy that thou could'st take the comfort of as a mercy unless thy sins were pardoned;
why? thou Hadst no mercy that thou Couldst take the Comfort of as a mercy unless thy Sins were pardoned;
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and therefore thou hast now cause to cry for pardon, when sickness comes, and God takes away this and the other mercy, thou think'st thou art left naked;
and Therefore thou hast now cause to cry for pardon, when sickness comes, and God Takes away this and the other mercy, thou Thinkest thou art left naked;
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if you knew all, you are naked now:
if you knew all, you Are naked now:
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and therefore would you live a comfortable life in this world, and have your House, Estate,
and Therefore would you live a comfortable life in this world, and have your House, Estate,
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and all Relations mercies to you; never be at rest till you have got your sins pardoned and forgiven;
and all Relations Mercies to you; never be At rest till you have god your Sins pardoned and forgiven;
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this considered, might be a mighty argument and means to draw the hearts of men to get pardon, that all their outward things might be sweetned to them.
this considered, might be a mighty argument and means to draw the hearts of men to get pardon, that all their outward things might be sweetened to them.
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2. If all outward good be not a mercy unless sin be pardoned, then what good wilt thou or any one get by the increase of sin? thou think'st it to be a good;
2. If all outward good be not a mercy unless since be pardoned, then what good wilt thou or any one get by the increase of since? thou Thinkest it to be a good;
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Why? all thou hast now is not a good, is not a mercy;
Why? all thou hast now is not a good, is not a mercy;
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and dost thou think to get good by the increase of sin? when a temptation comes to draw thee to sin, think thus, I have heard this day that all I have is not a mercy unless my sin be pardoned,
and dost thou think to get good by the increase of since? when a temptation comes to draw thee to since, think thus, I have herd this day that all I have is not a mercy unless my since be pardoned,
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and therefore I can never get any mercy by the increase of sin:
and Therefore I can never get any mercy by the increase of since:
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Certainly did men and women understand themselves, they would easily answer the Devil by this kind of reasoning.
Certainly did men and women understand themselves, they would Easily answer the devil by this kind of reasoning.
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Of Pardon of Sin making all afflictions easie to be born.
Of Pardon of since making all afflictions easy to be born.
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Where-ever sin is pardoned, there follows this, that any thing that befals that man or woman is very easie to be born ;Wherever since is pardoned, there follows this, that any thing that befalls that man or woman is very easy to be born;
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an easie matter it is for any one that hath his sin pardoned to bear any affliction,
an easy matter it is for any one that hath his since pardoned to bear any affliction,
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and this is a great blessedness;
and this is a great blessedness;
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or rather take it thus, That either such a one may be assured, that afflictions shall be removed,
or rather take it thus, That either such a one may be assured, that afflictions shall be removed,
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or otherwise made easie to be born ;or otherwise made easy to be born;
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for pardon of sin delivers us from abundance of afflictions that otherwise might befal us in this world;
for pardon of since delivers us from abundance of afflictions that otherwise might befall us in this world;
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though it is true, God lays many afflictions on his people after their sins are forgiven,
though it is true, God lays many afflictions on his people After their Sins Are forgiven,
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yet it is more than they know, but that if their sins had not bin forgiven they might have had other manner of miseries than they do now meet withal;
yet it is more than they know, but that if their Sins had not been forgiven they might have had other manner of misery's than they do now meet withal;
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perhaps you meet with some now, and more than you did before, but for ought you know, those miseries you meet with now, might have been seven-fold more than now they are,
perhaps you meet with Some now, and more than you did before, but for ought you know, those misery's you meet with now, might have been sevenfold more than now they Are,
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and another manner of wrath than you now think of, Isai. 40.2. Cry, her warfare is accomplished, for her iniquity is pardoned ;
and Another manner of wrath than you now think of, Isaiah 40.2. Cry, her warfare is accomplished, for her iniquity is pardoned;
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where iniquity is pardoned, there warfare is accomplished; if afflictions be not quite removed, yet they are made very easie to be born, and that upon two grounds.
where iniquity is pardoned, there warfare is accomplished; if afflictions be not quite removed, yet they Are made very easy to be born, and that upon two grounds.
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First, Because the greatness of the good that there is in pardon of sin, makes the bitterest and saddest evil that there is in affliction to be as nothing ;
First, Because the greatness of the good that there is in pardon of since, makes the Bitterest and Saddest evil that there is in affliction to be as nothing;
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as to instance, suppose a Malefactor that is condemn'd to some greivous and hideous death, should have a friend at Court to sue for pardon,
as to instance, suppose a Malefactor that is condemned to Some grievous and hideous death, should have a friend At Court to sue for pardon,
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or he comes up up to get pardon;
or he comes up up to get pardon;
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Well, he comes and is admitted to come into the Kings Presence, and he receives him graciously, pardons him freely, quits him fully of all his guilt,
Well, he comes and is admitted to come into the Kings Presence, and he receives him graciously, Pardons him freely, quits him Fully of all his guilt,
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and puts him fully out of all the danger he was in; perhaps as he is coming from the King he loses his Glove or Handkerchief;
and puts him Fully out of all the danger he was in; perhaps as he is coming from the King he loses his Glove or Handkerchief;
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Would not that be an unseemly thing for a man, that after he has got his Pardon,
Would not that be an unseemly thing for a man, that After he has god his Pardon,
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yet because he has lost his Glove, should whine and wring his hands, because of the loss of his Glove;
yet Because he has lost his Glove, should whine and wring his hands, Because of the loss of his Glove;
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would not that be an unreasonable thing? Certainly there is as much unreasonableness for any man or woman that hath the pardon of their sin,
would not that be an unreasonable thing? Certainly there is as much unreasonableness for any man or woman that hath the pardon of their since,
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for them to wring their hands and whine, and keep a stir as though they were undone because they are afflicted:
for them to wring their hands and whine, and keep a stir as though they were undone Because they Are afflicted:
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For the greatest affliction that can befal any in this world, compared with the good of pardon of sin, is not so much as the loss of a Glove for the saving of any mans life by the Kings Pardon;
For the greatest affliction that can befall any in this world, compared with the good of pardon of since, is not so much as the loss of a Glove for the Saving of any men life by the Kings Pardon;
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though your afflictions may be more than the loss of a Glove; yet your pardon of sin is greater than any Kings pardon in the world:
though your afflictions may be more than the loss of a Glove; yet your pardon of since is greater than any Kings pardon in the world:
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put these together, and know hereby thy unreasonableness, and when to check thy self, (having any assurance of pardon of sin) that thou should'st be so troubled at any affliction,
put these together, and know hereby thy unreasonableness, and when to check thy self, (having any assurance of pardon of since) that thou Shouldst be so troubled At any affliction,
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and have so much good from God in the pardon of thy sin: Further, for those that are troubled at afflictions, I would put this to them;
and have so much good from God in the pardon of thy since: Further, for those that Are troubled At afflictions, I would put this to them;
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either they are pardoned, or not pardoned: if ye are pardoned, why are ye so troubled? if ye are not pardoned,
either they Are pardoned, or not pardoned: if you Are pardoned, why Are you so troubled? if you Are not pardoned,
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then you had need to spend the strength of your spirits by waving your grief for afflictions to seek pardon of your sins.
then you had need to spend the strength of your spirits by waving your grief for afflictions to seek pardon of your Sins.
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Secondly, Pardon of sin will make afflictions easie ▪ because the soul may be assured that the evil of affliction is gone ;
Secondly, Pardon of since will make afflictions easy ▪ Because the soul may be assured that the evil of affliction is gone;
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he that has his sin pardoned may be assured, that there can nothing befal him in this world,
he that has his since pardoned may be assured, that there can nothing befall him in this world,
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but that if he knew all, he himself would be willing with all his heart it should be so :but that if he knew all, he himself would be willing with all his heart it should be so:
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And is not this a blessed condition for any man, while he lives here in this world, in which there is abundance of evil,
And is not this a blessed condition for any man, while he lives Here in this world, in which there is abundance of evil,
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yet to be in such a condition as that we shall certainly know, that there shall nothing befal us as long as we live in this world,
yet to be in such a condition as that we shall Certainly know, that there shall nothing befall us as long as we live in this world,
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but that, which if we knew all, we our selves would chuse it, and account it to be a better condition than any other? this is a blessed estate, to be in such a condition as this is,
but that, which if we knew all, we our selves would choose it, and account it to be a better condition than any other? this is a blessed estate, to be in such a condition as this is,
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for God to testifie from Heaven unto us, that it shall not be in the power of any creature in the world to do us any hurt;
for God to testify from Heaven unto us, that it shall not be in the power of any creature in the world to do us any hurt;
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for certainly so it is when once a man or woman is justified, God does as much as speak from heaven to that poor soul;
for Certainly so it is when once a man or woman is justified, God does as much as speak from heaven to that poor soul;
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saying, Soul now you are safe, be certainly assured that there is no creature in all the world can do you any hurt, Psal. 116.7. thou may'st say as David there, Return unto thy rest O my soul, for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee ;
saying, Soul now you Are safe, be Certainly assured that there is no creature in all the world can do you any hurt, Psalm 116.7. thou Mayest say as David there, Return unto thy rest Oh my soul, for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee;
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God has pardoned thy sin, and delivered thee from death; and n•w my soul return unto thy rest:
God has pardoned thy since, and Delivered thee from death; and n•w my soul return unto thy rest:
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the word translated rest in the Original is plural, return unto thy rests ;
the word translated rest in the Original is plural, return unto thy rests;
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there are rests enough for a soul whom God hath delivered and pardoned, all afflictions to him are but as the Viper on Paul 's hand that he may shake off, they will do him no hurt;
there Are rests enough for a soul whom God hath Delivered and pardoned, all afflictions to him Are but as the Viper on Paul is hand that he may shake off, they will do him no hurt;
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the sting of death is sin, and the sting of afflictions is that they are the beginners of death:
the sting of death is since, and the sting of afflictions is that they Are the beginners of death:
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but to one that has his sin taken away, the property of affliction is altered; they come not as acts of revenging Justice, but as effects of Love and Mercy;
but to one that has his since taken away, the property of affliction is altered; they come not as acts of revenging justice, but as effects of Love and Mercy;
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the Principle from whence they come, and the end to which they tend is differenced from what it was before;
the Principle from whence they come, and the end to which they tend is differenced from what it was before;
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when Trespasses are forgiven, Deliverance from Evil will follow after, as it is in the Lords Prayer;
when Trespasses Are forgiven, Deliverance from Evil will follow After, as it is in the lords Prayer;
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true as you heard before in the former point, If once we come to have afflictions as the fruits of sin,
true as you herd before in the former point, If once we come to have afflictions as the fruits of since,
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then they are heavy and grievous indeed;
then they Are heavy and grievous indeed;
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in this case when affliction comes for sin, and sin comes to prey upon a man in time of affliction, it is just as a Bayliffe set on by a cruel Creditor, that comes to a poor man in debt, and he lies sick;
in this case when affliction comes for since, and since comes to prey upon a man in time of affliction, it is just as a Bailiff Set on by a cruel Creditor, that comes to a poor man in debt, and he lies sick;
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the Bayliffe takes away his Stools, Table, Bed and Pillow, and all he hath to help and comfort him, leaves him not a Pillow to rest his weary head upon:
the Bailiff Takes away his Stools, Table, Bed and Pillow, and all he hath to help and Comfort him, leaves him not a Pillow to rest his weary head upon:
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so when a sinner lies sick, and under affliction, guilt of sin comes and takes away all thy comforts;
so when a sinner lies sick, and under affliction, guilt of since comes and Takes away all thy comforts;
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if thou hast any Promise, as a Pillow to rest thy head upon, guilt of sin will take it away;
if thou hast any Promise, as a Pillow to rest thy head upon, guilt of since will take it away;
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guilt of sin pulls and tears away every comfort, and every good that sinners should have to refresh themselves withal in affliction:
guilt of since pulls and tears away every Comfort, and every good that Sinners should have to refresh themselves withal in affliction:
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But when the guilt of sin is gone, thou may'st lay thy head down in quiet,
But when the guilt of since is gone, thou Mayest lay thy head down in quiet,
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and rest upon a Promise, and it will make affliction very easie, that thou shalt have no cause to make complaint as formerly thou had'st, Isai. 33. ult. The Inhabitant shall not say, I am sick ;
and rest upon a Promise, and it will make affliction very easy, that thou shalt have no cause to make complaint as formerly thou Hadst, Isaiah 33. ult. The Inhabitant shall not say, I am sick;
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mark the ground of it, for the People that dwell therein shall be forgiven their Iniquity ;
mark the ground of it, for the People that dwell therein shall be forgiven their Iniquity;
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when God comes to bestow this great mercy of pardon, the Inhabitants shall not make such dolorous complaints of affliction and trouble upon them:
when God comes to bestow this great mercy of pardon, the Inhabitants shall not make such dolorous complaints of affliction and trouble upon them:
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says Luther, strike Lord, strike, for I am absolved from my sin ;
Says Luther, strike Lord, strike, for I am absolved from my since;
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if once God has absolved thee, or any poor creature from their sin, it is not in the power of any affliction to disturb them, Job 34.29.
if once God has absolved thee, or any poor creature from their since, it is not in the power of any affliction to disturb them, Job 34.29.
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When he gives quietness, who can give trouble? and when he hides his face, who then can behold him? when God gives quietness,When he gives quietness, who can give trouble? and when he hides his face, who then can behold him? when God gives quietness,
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as he doth in forgiveness of sin, then who can make trouble? let there be never so many rumors in the world of war, bloud,
as he does in forgiveness of since, then who can make trouble? let there be never so many rumours in the world of war, blood,
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and miseries, as if Heaven and Earth met together;
and misery's, as if Heaven and Earth met together;
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yet if God give quietness to the heart, in assurance of forgiveness of sin, who can bring trouble? it is not in the power of all the world to disturb his s•ul whose sins are forgiven;
yet if God give quietness to the heart, in assurance of forgiveness of since, who can bring trouble? it is not in the power of all the world to disturb his s•ul whose Sins Are forgiven;
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Pardon of sin is that peace the world cannot take away; therefore blessed is the man that hath his sins pardoned.Pardon of since is that peace the world cannot take away; Therefore blessed is the man that hath his Sins pardoned.
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Of Healing, the fruit of Pardoning Mercy.
Of Healing, the fruit of Pardoning Mercy.
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5. Where God pardons sin, he heals that soul and sanctifies it by the immediate fruits of the Spirit, wheresoever it is,
5. Where God Pardons since, he heals that soul and Sanctifies it by the immediate fruits of the Spirit, wheresoever it is,
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and this is a great blessedness;
and this is a great blessedness;
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who is there that understands the evil of sin that sees not this a great blessedness, not only to be delivered from the guilt of sin,
who is there that understands the evil of since that sees not this a great blessedness, not only to be Delivered from the guilt of since,
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but also from the uncleanness of sin too;
but also from the uncleanness of since too;
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and that Sanctification or freedom from the power and slavery that there is under the bondage of sin is a fruit of forgiveness of sin will appear by divers Texts of Scripture.
and that Sanctification or freedom from the power and slavery that there is under the bondage of since is a fruit of forgiveness of since will appear by diverse Texts of Scripture.
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I shall not speak to all, but only some that make this blessing to be the consequence or immediate fruits that slow in upon forgiveness, Jer. 31.33, 34 there God promises to put his law into our inward parts:
I shall not speak to all, but only Some that make this blessing to be the consequence or immediate fruits that slow in upon forgiveness, Jer. 31.33, 34 there God promises to put his law into our inward parts:
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But what's the ground of it? in the 34. verse, I will forgive their iniquities and remember their sins no more ;
But what's the ground of it? in the 34. verse, I will forgive their iniquities and Remember their Sins no more;
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the writing of Gods Law in our inward parts, delivering us from the power of sin,
the writing of God's Law in our inward parts, delivering us from the power of since,
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and sanctifying our hearts comes in as a fruit of Gods forgiving us our iniquities, Rom. 6.14. Sin shall not have dominion over you ;
and sanctifying our hearts comes in as a fruit of God's forgiving us our iniquities, Rom. 6.14. since shall not have dominion over you;
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why? because you are not under the Law, but under Grace:
why? Because you Are not under the Law, but under Grace:
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Now this is the great grace of the Gospel, forgiveness of sin, you are under that,
Now this is the great grace of the Gospel, forgiveness of since, you Are under that,
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and therefore it is that sin cannot have dominion over you;
and Therefore it is that since cannot have dominion over you;
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as if the Apostle had said, you may resolve against sin, and do what you can to oppose it,
as if the Apostle had said, you may resolve against since, and do what you can to oppose it,
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and strive as much as possible you are able to subdue it;
and strive as much as possible you Are able to subdue it;
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yet so long as you remain under the law, sin will certainly have dominion over you,
yet so long as you remain under the law, since will Certainly have dominion over you,
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and you will be under the slavery of it, until you come under the grace of the Gospel,
and you will be under the slavery of it, until you come under the grace of the Gospel,
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and partake of that, Col. 2.13. ult. And you hath he quickned together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses ;
and partake of that, Col. 2.13. ult. And you hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all Trespasses;
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so that quickning and Sanctification is a fruit of forgiving of all their trespasses, 1 Cor. 15.56, 57. The sting of death is sin;
so that quickening and Sanctification is a fruit of forgiving of all their Trespasses, 1 Cor. 15.56, 57. The sting of death is since;
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and the strength of sin is the law;
and the strength of since is the law;
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but thanks be to God that giveth us the Victory through our Lord Jesus Christ, the strength of sin is the law.but thanks be to God that gives us the Victory through our Lord jesus christ, the strength of since is the law.
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Gods Justice in the Law giving men up unto sin, there lies the strength of sin.
God's justice in the Law giving men up unto since, there lies the strength of since.
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But now God through Christ coming to men in the grace of the Gospel, there comes deliverance from the strength of sin:
But now God through christ coming to men in the grace of the Gospel, there comes deliverance from the strength of since:
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perhaps some of you have lain under the burden and power of sin, and you have thought the only way to get victory, hath been to resolve and strive against it,
perhaps Some of you have lain under the burden and power of since, and you have Thought the only Way to get victory, hath been to resolve and strive against it,
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and you have done so, and yet you cannot get power over your sins:
and you have done so, and yet you cannot get power over your Sins:
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I remember one writing to Luther, tells him that he had vow'd and covenanted against his sin,
I Remember one writing to Luther, tells him that he had vowed and covenanted against his since,
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and yet his sin prevail'd against him, until he understood the grace of the Gospel;
and yet his since prevailed against him, until he understood the grace of the Gospel;
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and so may be have you done, and yet your sin prevails because you take not this course:
and so may be have you done, and yet your since prevails Because you take not this course:
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try the work of faith in point of Justification;
try the work of faith in point of Justification;
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renew your faith in God, for the forgiveness of your sin through Jesus Christ, that's the ready way, try that course;
renew your faith in God, for the forgiveness of your since through jesus christ, that's the ready Way, try that course;
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you that have been tired in labouring against corruption, you have resolv'd and pray'd, and shed tears,
you that have been tired in labouring against corruption, you have resolved and prayed, and shed tears,
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and yet that will not do;
and yet that will not do;
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try this way, renew your faith dayly in point of Justification, by laying hold of the infinite riches of the grace of Christ in the Gospel for pardon,
try this Way, renew your faith daily in point of Justification, by laying hold of the infinite riches of the grace of christ in the Gospel for pardon,
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for healing power to come in to help you against that which holds you, and this will not hinder your duties;
for healing power to come in to help you against that which holds you, and this will not hinder your duties;
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you may pray, resolve, and fast as much as before, but be sure your great care be to renew your faith in point of Justification, and there will come more healing power by that in your souls than by any thing else;
you may pray, resolve, and fast as much as before, but be sure your great care be to renew your faith in point of Justification, and there will come more healing power by that in your Souls than by any thing Else;
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if once you can touch Christ, the bloody issues of your sins that run before come to be dryed up, which you could not dry up,
if once you can touch christ, the bloody issues of your Sins that run before come to be dried up, which you could not dry up,
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though you spent your time and pains, and did all you could do; here's a great difference between Gods forgiveness and mans:
though you spent your time and pains, and did all you could do; here's a great difference between God's forgiveness and men:
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a King may forgive, but he cannot change and heal:
a King may forgive, but he cannot change and heal:
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but when God forgives, he heals and takes away that evil disposition from thee that did so weaken thee for all good;
but when God forgives, he heals and Takes away that evil disposition from thee that did so weaken thee for all good;
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Christ when he comes, he comes with healing in his wings ;
christ when he comes, he comes with healing in his wings;
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now blessed is the man whose sins are forgiven, for that there follows deliverance from the power of sin,
now blessed is the man whose Sins Are forgiven, for that there follows deliverance from the power of since,
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and a healing of the soul. Of comfort against Death following on Pardoning Mercy.
and a healing of the soul. Of Comfort against Death following on Pardoning Mercy.
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6. Blessed is he whose sins are forgiven, because such a man may look in the face of Death and Judgment with comfort ;
6. Blessed is he whose Sins Are forgiven, Because such a man may look in the face of Death and Judgement with Comfort;
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Death when he comes to a Natural Man, he comes as a Messenger of God to arrest the Soul at Gods suit;
Death when he comes to a Natural Man, he comes as a Messenger of God to arrest the Soul At God's suit;
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but where sin is forgiven, Death is made a means to bring thee to rest;
but where since is forgiven, Death is made a means to bring thee to rest;
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that, that would have arrested thee is a means to bring thee to thy rest, Heb. 2.14, 15. Christ came to die: Now what was the great business he came to die for, it was to purchase a pardon for sin,
that, that would have arrested thee is a means to bring thee to thy rest, Hebrew 2.14, 15. christ Come to die: Now what was the great business he Come to die for, it was to purchase a pardon for since,
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and by his death to take away the power of the Devil, and deliver them that through fear of death were all their life time subject to bondage ;
and by his death to take away the power of the devil, and deliver them that through Fear of death were all their life time Subject to bondage;
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through the fear of death, and nothing in all the world can deliver from the fear of death but forgiveness of sin,
through the Fear of death, and nothing in all the world can deliver from the Fear of death but forgiveness of since,
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and then this makes a man look on the day of Judgment with comfort ;
and then this makes a man look on the day of Judgement with Comfort;
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for one special end of that day is, that there may be a Declaration of the Infinite Mercy of God in forgiving of sin, Act. 3.19. Repent and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord ;
for one special end of that day is, that there may be a Declaration of the Infinite Mercy of God in forgiving of since, Act. 3.19. repent and be converted, that your Sins may be blotted out when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;
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when he shall send Jesus again which before was preached to you: Certainly assoon as ever a man comes to believe, his sins are blotted out;
when he shall send jesus again which before was preached to you: Certainly As soon as ever a man comes to believe, his Sins Are blotted out;
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I but when the times of refreshing shall come, they shall appear to your own selves,
I but when the times of refreshing shall come, they shall appear to your own selves,
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and to all the World, Men and Angels more fully than ever before, some Interpreters think;
and to all the World, Men and Angels more Fully than ever before, Some Interpreters think;
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and I dare not deny it, but that there will be a time of refreshing in this world,
and I Dare not deny it, but that there will be a time of refreshing in this world,
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before the great and terrible day, that Christ will make it appear that the sins of the Elect Believers are blotted out in another manner than now it doth;
before the great and terrible day, that christ will make it appear that the Sins of the Elect Believers Are blotted out in Another manner than now it does;
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but however it will fully appear at that day, and then that day that will be so terrible to the ungodly, will be refreshing to the Saints;
but however it will Fully appear At that day, and then that day that will be so terrible to the ungodly, will be refreshing to the Saints;
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Why? because they shall find their sins blotted out then, and that will make that day a refreshing day unto them;
Why? Because they shall find their Sins blotted out then, and that will make that day a refreshing day unto them;
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Although the Heavens be all on fire, and shrivelled up like a Scrowl, and there be dreadful shriekings of ungodly men;Although the Heavens be all on fire, and shriveled up like a Scrowl, and there be dreadful shriekings of ungodly men;
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yet it shall be a day of refreshing to the Saints, because their sins are blotted out:
yet it shall be a day of refreshing to the Saints, Because their Sins Are blotted out:
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Oh blessed is the man that hath his sins pardoned now! for he shall have that day to be a day of refreshing to him;
O blessed is the man that hath his Sins pardoned now! for he shall have that day to be a day of refreshing to him;
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but woe be to thee O soul, who ever thou art, that hast not thy sin pardoned;
but woe be to thee Oh soul, who ever thou art, that hast not thy since pardoned;
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if but one sin stand upon the score not blotted out, woe, woe will betide the for ever more;
if but one since stand upon the score not blotted out, woe, woe will betide thee for ever more;
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but they that find their sin pardoned, shall find that day to be a day of such refreshing as ever they beheld;
but they that find their since pardoned, shall find that day to be a day of such refreshing as ever they beheld;
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and therefore blessed is the man that hath his iniquities forgiven. Of Security against the worlds Reproaches, the fruit of Pardoning Mercy.
and Therefore blessed is the man that hath his iniquities forgiven. Of Security against the world's Reproaches, the fruit of Pardoning Mercy.
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7. Where God hath forgiven sin, such a one need not care for the censures of all the world,
7. Where God hath forgiven since, such a one need not care for the censures of all the world,
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and the reproaches they cast upon him ;and the Reproaches they cast upon him;
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the men of the world cast many reproaches on the Saints, and say, they are hypocrites, that though they will not swear, yet they will lie;
the men of the world cast many Reproaches on the Saints, and say, they Are Hypocrites, that though they will not swear, yet they will lie;
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that they are false, proud, and the like;
that they Are false, proud, and the like;
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Why? now the soul that finds it self acquitted before the Lord, need not care for all the censures and condemnations that can be cast upon him from the men of the world, Rom. 8.33. Having spoken before of the great grace of God in Justification, in vers. 33. he speaks as if he had made a challenge to all the world, let them all come in, let me see Who can lay any thing to the charge of Gods Elect? Why? because it is God that justifies:
Why? now the soul that finds it self acquitted before the Lord, need not care for all the censures and condemnations that can be cast upon him from the men of the world, Rom. 8.33. Having spoken before of the great grace of God in Justification, in vers. 33. he speaks as if he had made a challenge to all the world, let them all come in, let me see Who can lay any thing to the charge of God's Elect? Why? Because it is God that Justifies:
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many will charge them of grievous things; I but it is God that justifies:
many will charge them of grievous things; I but it is God that Justifies:
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What will a man care if the Prince have given him a pardon, though some kitchin boy, some shakeril about the Court should rail against him,
What will a man care if the Prince have given him a pardon, though Some kitchen boy, Some shakeril about the Court should rail against him,
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so long as the King hath pardoned him;
so long as the King hath pardoned him;
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Bernard hath a notable speech concerning David when Shimei railed, David was not troubled says he, he did not feel the injury heapt upon him, Bernard hath a notable speech Concerning David when Shimei railed, David was not troubled Says he, he did not feel the injury heaped upon him,
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because he had felt before the grace of God towards him ;Because he had felt before the grace of God towards him;
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the feeling of Gods grace towards him in pardoning, made him not feel the railings of Shimei ;
the feeling of God's grace towards him in pardoning, made him not feel the railings of Shimei;
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so Christ himself, Isai. 50. ver. 7. he said before, I gave my back to the smiters,
so christ himself, Isaiah 50. ver. 7. he said before, I gave my back to the smiters,
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and hid not my face from shame and spitting ; they spit upon him: this is apparently spoken of Christ;and hid not my face from shame and spitting; they spit upon him: this is apparently spoken of christ;
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but what upheld him, vers. 7. For the Lord God will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded for all this;
but what upheld him, vers. 7. For the Lord God will help me; Therefore shall I not be confounded for all this;
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therefore have I set my face like a flint against all scorns, railings, and accusations in the world;Therefore have I Set my face like a flint against all scorns, railings, and accusations in the world;
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but what was the bottom of all this? mark, vers. 8. He is near that justifies me, who will contend with me? let us stand together:
but what was the bottom of all this? mark, vers. 8. He is near that Justifies me, who will contend with me? let us stand together:
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Who is my Adversary? let him come near to me ; let my Adversary come and do his worst, he is near that justifies me:Who is my Adversary? let him come near to me; let my Adversary come and do his worst, he is near that Justifies me:
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true, Christ had no sin personally to be pardoned;
true, christ had no since personally to be pardoned;
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but he had the sins of all the Elect charg'd upon him, and upon that he suffered death.
but he had the Sins of all the Elect charged upon him, and upon that he suffered death.
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Now we are to know, Christ is justified as well as Believer;
Now we Are to know, christ is justified as well as Believer;
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and the very ground why a Believer is justified, it is because Christ is justified himself;
and the very ground why a Believer is justified, it is Because christ is justified himself;
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Christ being justified, a Believer comes to be justified; this might have been opened in the mysteries of Pardon of Sin:
christ being justified, a Believer comes to be justified; this might have been opened in the Mysteres of Pardon of since:
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There is a justifying first in Christ as in a common publick person, and then by faith in our own persons. There is a justifying First in christ as in a Common public person, and then by faith in our own Persons.
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Now though in the Fathers Justification of Christ he justifies us, yet not as particular persons,
Now though in the Father's Justification of christ he Justifies us, yet not as particular Persons,
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but in him as a common person in the Name of all the Elect; and faith, that comes in that we might be justified in our own particular persons,
but in him as a Common person in the Name of all the Elect; and faith, that comes in that we might be justified in our own particular Persons,
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as before we were in Christ as a common person:
as before we were in christ as a Common person:
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Now Christ is justified first, and acquitted from all our sins, and this acquittance is made the ground of his challenge to all his Adversaries in the world,
Now christ is justified First, and acquitted from all our Sins, and this acquittance is made the ground of his challenge to all his Adversaries in the world,
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though the Prince of Devils come with all his power;
though the Prince of Devils come with all his power;
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yet says Christ, he is near that justifies me, and he will make my face as a flint, it is God that acquits me, who is my Adversary? let him come near:
yet Says christ, he is near that Justifies me, and he will make my face as a flint, it is God that acquits me, who is my Adversary? let him come near:
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Oh its a blessed thing when thou hast got the pardon of thy sin! thou needest not care for all the reproaches the world can cast upon thee;
O its a blessed thing when thou hast god the pardon of thy since! thou Needest not care for all the Reproaches the world can cast upon thee;
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thou may'st go up and down, and challenge any in the world to come in against thee, 1 Cor. 4.3. I pass not for mans judgment, he that judgeth me is the Lord ;
thou Mayest go up and down, and challenge any in the world to come in against thee, 1 Cor. 4.3. I pass not for men judgement, he that Judgeth me is the Lord;
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the world translated judgment, in the Greek it is mans day: Man has his day here,
the world translated judgement, in the Greek it is men day: Man has his day Here,
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and he thinks to weary out the People of God;
and he thinks to weary out the People of God;
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why says Paul, I pass not for mans day, he that hath the supream judgment in his hands, he hath acquitted me, and I am well enough.
why Says Paul, I pass not for men day, he that hath the supreme judgement in his hands, he hath acquitted me, and I am well enough.
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Of the Foundation of Eternal Life laid in Pardoning Mercy. 8. Blessed is the man that hath his iniquities forgiven;
Of the Foundation of Eternal Life laid in Pardoning Mercy. 8. Blessed is the man that hath his iniquities forgiven;
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for this is the foundation of eternal life ;for this is the Foundation of Eternal life;
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whoever hath this mercy, hath a certain pledge put into his hands of eternal life, Rom. 8.30. Whom he predestinated, them he called:
whoever hath this mercy, hath a certain pledge put into his hands of Eternal life, Rom. 8.30. Whom he predestinated, them he called:
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whom he called, them he justified: and whom he justified, them he glorified: thou who art justified, and hast thy sin pardoned, thou shalt certainly be glorified:whom he called, them he justified: and whom he justified, them he glorified: thou who art justified, and hast thy since pardoned, thou shalt Certainly be glorified:
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A Prince may pardon a man, but he cannot assure him of eternal life, though he give him his natural life:
A Prince may pardon a man, but he cannot assure him of Eternal life, though he give him his natural life:
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But God if he pardon, he makes it known to that soul that he shall live eternally with him in glory:
But God if he pardon, he makes it known to that soul that he shall live eternally with him in glory:
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Oh blessed is he then that hath his iniquities forgiven, for this is a pledge unto him of eternal life.
O blessed is he then that hath his iniquities forgiven, for this is a pledge unto him of Eternal life.
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Of Pardon of Sin being the bottom of all true Comfort. 9. Blessed is he that hath his sin pardoned;
Of Pardon of since being the bottom of all true Comfort. 9. Blessed is he that hath his since pardoned;
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for pardon of sin is the very bottom of all true comfort: Be of good comfort your sins are forgiven ;for pardon of since is the very bottom of all true Comfort: Be of good Comfort your Sins Are forgiven;
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if Christ speak but this word to a soul, though he be never so much dejected, it is enough to raise any drooping soul from the gates of Hell it self.
if christ speak but this word to a soul, though he be never so much dejected, it is enough to raise any drooping soul from the gates of Hell it self.
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Be of good comfort oh soul, thy sins are forgiven thee, Isai. 40.2. Speak you comfortable to her, for her iniquities are pardoned:
Be of good Comfort o soul, thy Sins Are forgiven thee, Isaiah 40.2. Speak you comfortable to her, for her iniquities Are pardoned:
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God calls to comfort her when her iniquities are pardoned, this is the foundation of all true comfort:
God calls to Comfort her when her iniquities Are pardoned, this is the Foundation of all true Comfort:
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if you lay any other foundation to build your comforts on, certainly that building will totter and come to nothing,
if you lay any other Foundation to built your comforts on, Certainly that building will totter and come to nothing,
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if this be not the foundation: You would fain have comfort, and you are every one looking out for comfort;
if this be not the Foundation: You would fain have Comfort, and you Are every one looking out for Comfort;
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and indeed it is as natural for the soul of man to seek for comfort, as it is for the fire to burn:
and indeed it is as natural for the soul of man to seek for Comfort, as it is for the fire to burn:
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there's no man but would fain have comfort;
there's no man but would fain have Comfort;
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now look to the foundation if you would not have the building totter, lay a good foundation:
now look to the Foundation if you would not have the building totter, lay a good Foundation:
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Many lay the foundation of their comforts in their sins, and others in the creatures;
Many lay the Foundation of their comforts in their Sins, and Others in the creatures;
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but thou must lay it in the pardon of thy sin, in the free grace of God justifying thy soul, and that building will hold;
but thou must lay it in the pardon of thy since, in the free grace of God justifying thy soul, and that building will hold;
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lay it there and thou shalt be comforted here and for ever hereafter.
lay it there and thou shalt be comforted Here and for ever hereafter.
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And thus we have done with that Particular, That Pardon of Sin is a great mercy,
And thus we have done with that Particular, That Pardon of since is a great mercy,
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because it is a foundation and inlet to many other mercies:
Because it is a Foundation and inlet to many other Mercies:
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Blessed is the man that hath his iniquities forgiven, that hath such a grand mercy, upon which many other mercies follow.
Blessed is the man that hath his iniquities forgiven, that hath such a grand mercy, upon which many other Mercies follow.
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CHAP. V. Of Pardoning Mercy passing through a great many difficulties. BLessed is the man that hath his sins forgiven;
CHAP. V. Of Pardoning Mercy passing through a great many difficulties. BLessed is the man that hath his Sins forgiven;
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for indeed, it is a mercy that passes through many difficulties before it comes to the soul ; for indeed, it is a mercy that passes through many difficulties before it comes to the soul;
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and that that passeth through many difficulties is strong and great indeed, and therefore makes the man blessed,
and that that passes through many difficulties is strong and great indeed, and Therefore makes the man blessed,
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because it is grace that doth pass through many difficulties, it is an argument of a great deal of strength of grace,
Because it is grace that does pass through many difficulties, it is an argument of a great deal of strength of grace,
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when grace shall pass through many difficulties;
when grace shall pass through many difficulties;
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as it is an argument of the great strength of sin, when sin passes through many difficulties to bring forth;
as it is an argument of the great strength of since, when since passes through many difficulties to bring forth;
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a soul being set upon sin, there lies a great many difficulties in the way,
a soul being Set upon since, there lies a great many difficulties in the Way,
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yet lust to that sin being strong, it will break through all difficulties to get to it;
yet lust to that since being strong, it will break through all difficulties to get to it;
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so in mercy, when God comes with mercy to forgive a soul, this mercy of God must go through abundance of difficulties before it gets to you, which argues it to be wonderful strong mercy,
so in mercy, when God comes with mercy to forgive a soul, this mercy of God must go through abundance of difficulties before it gets to you, which argues it to be wondered strong mercy,
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and therefore makes him blessed that partakes of it.
and Therefore makes him blessed that partakes of it.
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When God made the World, it was done with a word speaking, God said, Let there be light, and there was light:
When God made the World, it was done with a word speaking, God said, Let there be Light, and there was Light:
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But when God comes to pardon a sinner, Heaven and Earth must be moved;
But when God comes to pardon a sinner, Heaven and Earth must be moved;
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there must be a greater work of God in pardoning of a sinner, than in making of the world;
there must be a greater work of God in pardoning of a sinner, than in making of the world;
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certainly the work is greater and passes through more difficulties. As
Certainly the work is greater and passes through more difficulties. As
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First, All the wrongs that ever th•u hast done to God stand betwixt thee and pardon ;
First, All the wrongs that ever th•u hast done to God stand betwixt thee and pardon;
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never did any man in the world wrong another man as thou hast wronged God:
never did any man in the world wrong Another man as thou hast wronged God:
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How sin wrongs God has in part been held forth to you, in the evil of sin and how contrary sin is to the infinite holiness of God,
How since wrongs God has in part been held forth to you, in the evil of since and how contrary since is to the infinite holiness of God,
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yet mercy breaks through that, yea above all, that great and difficult work of the satisfying the infinite justice of God,
yet mercy breaks through that, yea above all, that great and difficult work of the satisfying the infinite Justice of God,
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yet mercy breaks through that, and there stands in that.
yet mercy breaks through that, and there Stands in that.
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1. This difficulty, that before thou canst be pardoned, God must be made Man, and yet must remain the same God he was before ;
1. This difficulty, that before thou Canst be pardoned, God must be made Man, and yet must remain the same God he was before;
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thou cryest for pardon of sin, or thou art undone;
thou Christ for pardon of since, or thou art undone;
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suppose now, that Gods bowels of mercy did even yearn towards thee for to pardon thy sin,
suppose now, that God's bowels of mercy did even yearn towards thee for to pardon thy since,
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yet before this is done, there must be this great work done; that God must be made man, and yet remain the same God he was before;
yet before this is done, there must be this great work done; that God must be made man, and yet remain the same God he was before;
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here's a mighty difficult work, a greater work than making of the world, and yet mercy breaks through this.
here's a mighty difficult work, a greater work than making of the world, and yet mercy breaks through this.
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2. Here's this stands between sin and pardon, That when God is made Man, he must die and be made a curse ;
2. Here's this Stands between since and pardon, That when God is made Man, he must die and be made a curse;
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and not only so, but God the Father must do it;
and not only so, but God the Father must do it;
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he must take his own Son and stab him for thee, he must himself take him and put him to death,
he must take his own Son and stab him for thee, he must himself take him and put him to death,
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and himself must pour out his wrath upon his own Son, before thy sins can be pardoned.
and himself must pour out his wrath upon his own Son, before thy Sins can be pardoned.
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Now that God the Father should take his own Son, the Son of his delight, stab him to the heart,
Now that God the Father should take his own Son, the Son of his delight, stab him to the heart,
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and himself put him to death, this is a mighty great work; and yet this must be done before thou can'st be pardoned.
and himself put him to death, this is a mighty great work; and yet this must be done before thou Canst be pardoned.
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2. There's this difficulty stands in the way, That before sin can be pardoned, the blind, dead, wicked, carnal, sottish heart of Man, must be raised up to perform the most glorious Act that ever any creature did ;
2. There's this difficulty Stands in the Way, That before since can be pardoned, the blind, dead, wicked, carnal, sottish heart of Man, must be raised up to perform the most glorious Act that ever any creature did;
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which is an Act of believing:
which is an Act of believing:
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yet says God, that thy sin may be pardoned, I will put forth my infinite power to effect it, to raise that blind, dead, sottish, carnal, wicked heart of man so full of all wickedness, to perform the greatest work that ever any creature did, for so is believing;
yet Says God, that thy since may be pardoned, I will put forth my infinite power to Effect it, to raise that blind, dead, sottish, carnal, wicked heart of man so full of all wickedness, to perform the greatest work that ever any creature did, for so is believing;
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Gods mighty power is put forth to effect this:
God's mighty power is put forth to Effect this:
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Now there is all these difficulties lying in the way, and yet mercy passes through them all to pardon sin;
Now there is all these difficulties lying in the Way, and yet mercy passes through them all to pardon since;
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surely then, that soul must needs be blessed that hath his sin pardoned;
surely then, that soul must needs be blessed that hath his since pardoned;
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that God sets his heart upon him so much, that rather than he will not shew mercy unto him, he will pass through all these great difficulties that lie in the way;
that God sets his heart upon him so much, that rather than he will not show mercy unto him, he will pass through all these great difficulties that lie in the Way;
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and truly on consideration of this, before I pass any further, there are three Meditations that may be collected hence,
and truly on consideration of this, before I pass any further, there Are three Meditations that may be collected hence,
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and may come with a great deal of power upon all our souls. First, Then it must needs be a great taking the Name of God in vain,
and may come with a great deal of power upon all our Souls. First, Then it must needs be a great taking the Name of God in vain,
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for any man or woman to have slight thoughts of such a mercy, as pardon of sin is, that comes through so many difficulties.for any man or woman to have slight thoughts of such a mercy, as pardon of since is, that comes through so many difficulties.
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Secondly, This may come with power upon our hearts, if Gods mercy pass through so many difficulties for the pardon of thy sin thou mayst be content to indure much difficulty in seeking for the pardon of thy sin ;
Secondly, This may come with power upon our hearts, if God's mercy pass through so many difficulties for the pardon of thy since thou Mayest be content to endure much difficulty in seeking for the pardon of thy since;
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thou seest what an evil sin is, and art more sensible of it than ever thou wert before;
thou See what an evil since is, and art more sensible of it than ever thou Wertenberg before;
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well, thou art seeking for pardon, and thou camplainest, thou hast waited long for pardon, it may be a quarter,
well, thou art seeking for pardon, and thou camplainest, thou hast waited long for pardon, it may be a quarter,
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or half a year, or it may be twelve months, and thou hast got little assurance of pardon,
or half a year, or it may be twelve months, and thou hast god little assurance of pardon,
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and thou findest it much more difficult than thou thoughtest it would be, temptations come stronger than ever,
and thou Findest it much more difficult than thou thoughtest it would be, temptations come Stronger than ever,
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and the Devil suggests more evil thoughts than ever;
and the devil suggests more evil thoughts than ever;
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thou findest duties hard to flesh and bloud, and thou art wearied and tired with temptation, these are some difficulties;
thou Findest duties hard to Flesh and blood, and thou art wearied and tired with temptation, these Are Some difficulties;
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but yet art thou about that great work of seeking pardon of sin, be contented to suffer some difficulties,
but yet art thou about that great work of seeking pardon of since, be contented to suffer Some difficulties,
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yea ten times more than thou hast;
yea ten times more than thou hast;
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if God see good to lay it upon thee, for Gods mercies pass through difficulties to pardon thy sin,
if God see good to lay it upon thee, for God's Mercies pass through difficulties to pardon thy since,
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and if thou get'st through, though thou meetest with difficulties, thou hast no cause to complain at all;
and if thou gettest through, though thou meetest with difficulties, thou hast no cause to complain At all;
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Why should not you be willing to pass through difficulties in seeking pardon, when as Gods mercies pass through many difficulties to come to thy soul;
Why should not you be willing to pass through difficulties in seeking pardon, when as God's Mercies pass through many difficulties to come to thy soul;
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thou art going to God, and seeking to him for mercies, and there lies many difficulties in the way;
thou art going to God, and seeking to him for Mercies, and there lies many difficulties in the Way;
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when God was coming to thee, there lay many difficulties in the way, and yet he past through them all;
when God was coming to thee, there lay many difficulties in the Way, and yet he passed through them all;
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therefore thou mayst be content though thou meetest with some difficulties in seeking the pardon of thy sins.
Therefore thou Mayest be content though thou meetest with Some difficulties in seeking the pardon of thy Sins.
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Thirdly, This may make us willing to go through any services, though they be hard, if thou art in getting of pardon ;
Thirdly, This may make us willing to go through any services, though they be hard, if thou art in getting of pardon;
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Suppose God set us about some hard work that hath many difficulties in it, do not complain as if God were a hard Master,
Suppose God Set us about Some hard work that hath many difficulties in it, do not complain as if God were a hard Master,
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when he sets you about any hard work;
when he sets you about any hard work;
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for be it known unto you, thou art never set about any such hard work in all thy life for God, that hath so many difficulties in it,
for be it known unto you, thou art never Set about any such hard work in all thy life for God, that hath so many difficulties in it,
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as the work of God in pardoning thy sin hath;
as the work of God in pardoning thy since hath;
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there are more difficulties when God comes to pardon thy soul for sin, than in any service whatever that Cod requires of thee;
there Are more difficulties when God comes to pardon thy soul for since, than in any service whatever that Cod requires of thee;
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thou look'st upon the service of God, and there are many difficulties in it; be contented, do not complain, for God past through many difficulties to pardon thy sin;
thou Lookest upon the service of God, and there Are many difficulties in it; be contented, do not complain, for God passed through many difficulties to pardon thy since;
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and this is another consideration, the difficulties God passes through to pardon sin, is a great Argument that that soul is blessed that hath his iniquities forgiven.
and this is Another consideration, the difficulties God passes through to pardon since, is a great Argument that that soul is blessed that hath his iniquities forgiven.
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CHAP. VI. Of Pardoning Mercy coming from the Fountain of Gods Everlasting Love.
CHAP. VI. Of Pardoning Mercy coming from the Fountain of God's Everlasting Love.
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WHen God comes to pardon sin, it is such a mercy as comes from the fountain of Gods Everlasting Love ; other mercies do not; WHen God comes to pardon since, it is such a mercy as comes from the fountain of God's Everlasting Love; other Mercies do not;
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where this is not, you cannot make them Evidences of Gods eternal love;
where this is not, you cannot make them Evidences of God's Eternal love;
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if God give you health of body, good voyages at Sea, and good comings in in respect of the world, you cannot draw Arguments from hence, that God bears eternal love to your souls.
if God give you health of body, good voyages At Sea, and good comings in in respect of the world, you cannot draw Arguments from hence, that God bears Eternal love to your Souls.
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But when he comes to pardon your sins, it is a certain evidence, that God hath set his love on thee from all eternity;
But when he comes to pardon your Sins, it is a certain evidence, that God hath Set his love on thee from all eternity;
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if there were a chain let down from Heaven, and thou could'st take hold but of one link, it would certainly bring thee thither, both ends would come together. Rom. 8.30. here's a chain of many links let down, and if thou canst catch hold of the link of Justification, thou may'st certainly catch hold of Predestination; for all hang together:
if there were a chain let down from Heaven, and thou Couldst take hold but of one link, it would Certainly bring thee thither, both ends would come together. Rom. 8.30. here's a chain of many links let down, and if thou Canst catch hold of the link of Justification, thou Mayest Certainly catch hold of Predestination; for all hang together:
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if thou art justified, then know for certain that thou art a predestinated man or woman;
if thou art justified, then know for certain that thou art a predestinated man or woman;
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whom God hath set his heart upon from all eternity to do thee good:
whom God hath Set his heart upon from all eternity to do thee good:
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and this is a great happiness for a poor creature, while he lives in this world, to know that God hath set his heart upon him from all eternity to do him good;
and this is a great happiness for a poor creature, while he lives in this world, to know that God hath Set his heart upon him from all eternity to do him good;
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and indeed, we can never be at rest until we come to this, if thy heart be right, thou can'st not be at rest in the enjoyment of such poor fare as God casts to Reprobates, thou must have other comforts than any thing the world can afford;
and indeed, we can never be At rest until we come to this, if thy heart be right, thou Canst not be At rest in the enjoyment of such poor fare as God Cast to Reprobates, thou must have other comforts than any thing the world can afford;
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if thy heart be right, thou wilt never rest until thou come to know Gods thoughts in his eternal purposes towards thee;
if thy heart be right, thou wilt never rest until thou come to know God's thoughts in his Eternal Purposes towards thee;
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it is no nicety nor vain curiosity, for men and women to seek to know what were the thoughts of God towards them from all eternity;
it is no nicety nor vain curiosity, for men and women to seek to know what were the thoughts of God towards them from all eternity;
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it may be known, and God hath revealed it, especially in the times of the Gospel, God hath opened his bosome to reveal unto his people the thoughts he had of them from all eternity;
it may be known, and God hath revealed it, especially in the times of the Gospel, God hath opened his bosom to reveal unto his people the thoughts he had of them from all eternity;
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and this makes a Pardoned sinner to be so blessed;
and this makes a Pardoned sinner to be so blessed;
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and this is more than any Malefactor can have from a Prince, he may be perswaded to pardon him;
and this is more than any Malefactor can have from a Prince, he may be persuaded to pardon him;
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and yet even presently his heart may be as much set against him as against any man;
and yet even presently his heart may be as much Set against him as against any man;
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yet now having got his Pardon, he thinks himself blessed, and goes his way:
yet now having god his Pardon, he thinks himself blessed, and Goes his Way:
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But now, when God Pardons, it is not an act of a day, but such an act as God hath set his heart upon from all eternity to do it;
But now, when God Pardons, it is not an act of a day, but such an act as God hath Set his heart upon from all eternity to do it;
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it is such an act as the infinite wisdom of God hath been set on work from all eternity to effect it:
it is such an act as the infinite Wisdom of God hath been Set on work from all eternity to Effect it:
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if a Malefactor come to a Prince for pardon, and the Prince say, I have been setting my thoughts a work to pardon you, ever since I heard of your crime, this will bring some comfort:
if a Malefactor come to a Prince for pardon, and the Prince say, I have been setting my thoughts a work to pardon you, ever since I herd of your crime, this will bring Some Comfort:
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But what is this to the comfort God brings to the soul that he pardons;
But what is this to the Comfort God brings to the soul that he Pardons;
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when God comes to a soul, he does, not only pardon, he says not, soul I pardon thee:
when God comes to a soul, he does, not only pardon, he Says not, soul I pardon thee:
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but know oh soul for thy comfort, that this is a work that my wisdom and the councils of my will, have been a contriving from all eternity, to bring about thy pardon with my own honour,
but know o soul for thy Comfort, that this is a work that my Wisdom and the Councils of my will, have been a contriving from all eternity, to bring about thy pardon with my own honour,
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and here it is for thee, take it as a fruit of my eternal Councils;
and Here it is for thee, take it as a fruit of my Eternal Councils;
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therefore Blessed is the man whose iniquities are forgiven, because such purposes have been taken up in Gods eternal Councils to effect it.
Therefore Blessed is the man whose iniquities Are forgiven, Because such Purposes have been taken up in God's Eternal Councils to Effect it.
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CHAP. VII. Of Pardoning Mercy, being a work that all the three Persons in the Trinity are ingaged in.
CHAP. VII. Of Pardoning Mercy, being a work that all the three Persons in the Trinity Are engaged in.
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BLessed is the man whose Iniquities are forgiven, because as there is no one thing hath taken up the heart of God more than this; BLessed is the man whose Iniquities Are forgiven, Because as there is no one thing hath taken up the heart of God more than this;
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so this is a work that all the three Persons in the Trinity are ingaged in nothing more, God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; as to instance.so this is a work that all the three Persons in the Trinity Are engaged in nothing more, God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; as to instance.
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1. For God the Father, in Isai. 43.25.
1. For God the Father, in Isaiah 43.25.
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he challengeth this as his own glory, I even I am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for my Names sake,
he Challengeth this as his own glory, I even I am he that blots out thy transgressions for my Names sake,
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and will not remember thy sins ;and will not Remember thy Sins;
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it is his Prerogative, I am he, God glories in it as a peculiar, belonging to none but himself, Exod. 33.18. Moses desired to see the glory of God, and God promised to make all his goodness pass before him ; and Exod. 34.6. he proclaimed, The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, long-suffering and abundant in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands ;
it is his Prerogative, I am he, God Glories in it as a peculiar, belonging to none but himself, Exod 33.18. Moses desired to see the glory of God, and God promised to make all his Goodness pass before him; and Exod 34.6. he proclaimed, The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, long-suffering and abundant in Goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands;
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and then to the point in hand, forgiving iniquity, transgression and sin, here's the glory of God;
and then to the point in hand, forgiving iniquity, Transgression and since, here's the glory of God;
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Would you have a demonstration indeed, that Gods heart was set upon this as the greatest work that ever was done? take it in this, that the very thoughts of effecting this by the death of his own Son, made God very well pleas'd and delighted with his death;
Would you have a demonstration indeed, that God's heart was Set upon this as the greatest work that ever was done? take it in this, that the very thoughts of effecting this by the death of his own Son, made God very well pleased and delighted with his death;
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surely then his heart was much set upon it; for rather than he would not effect it, he would part with his own Son:
surely then his heart was much Set upon it; for rather than he would not Effect it, he would part with his own Son:
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Never was there such a hideous thing as the death of the Son of God;
Never was there such a hideous thing as the death of the Son of God;
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and therefore if there were any delight to be taken in it, & that God the Father took delight in it;
and Therefore if there were any delight to be taken in it, & that God the Father took delight in it;
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there must be some great thing to sweeten it, such an horrid thing as the death of the Son of God had need have some great thing to sweeten it;
there must be Some great thing to sweeten it, such an horrid thing as the death of the Son of God had need have Some great thing to sweeten it;
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what now sweetned this to God the Father, that his own Son should be put to death? Why? nothing but this, that hereby sinners might come to be redeemed, justified and pardoned, nothing else would sweeten it to God the Father, but this does, Isai. 53.10. It pleased the Lord to bruise him ;
what now sweetened this to God the Father, that his own Son should be put to death? Why? nothing but this, that hereby Sinners might come to be redeemed, justified and pardoned, nothing Else would sweeten it to God the Father, but this does, Isaiah 53.10. It pleased the Lord to bruise him;
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and again, the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hand ; the Scripture says, God takes no delight in the death of a sinner;
and again, the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hand; the Scripture Says, God Takes no delight in the death of a sinner;
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and yet God did take delight in the death of his Son, it pleased God to see his Son bruised:
and yet God did take delight in the death of his Son, it pleased God to see his Son Bruised:
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when God the Father saw his Son under his wrath, swetting drops of water and blood under the curse of the Law, it pleased God well;
when God the Father saw his Son under his wrath, swetting drops of water and blood under the curse of the Law, it pleased God well;
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certainly then there must be some mighty thing that must sweeten this, and make the death of his own Son a delightful object to him;
Certainly then there must be Some mighty thing that must sweeten this, and make the death of his own Son a delightful Object to him;
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Why? the very thing that did it was this, that Christ being made a curse, he thereby did redeem us from the curse, procur'd the pardon of our sins, and reconciled us unto God;
Why? the very thing that did it was this, that christ being made a curse, he thereby did Redeem us from the curse, procured the pardon of our Sins, and reconciled us unto God;
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and this very thing sweetned the death of the Son of God unto God the Father,
and this very thing sweetened the death of the Son of God unto God the Father,
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therefore the heart of God was much in it.
Therefore the heart of God was much in it.
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2. For Christ, What was the business that brought him from the Fathers bosome, made him content to take our nature upon him, to suffer,
2. For christ, What was the business that brought him from the Father's bosom, made him content to take our nature upon him, to suffer,
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and to be a man of sorrows, so as to delight in it? there was a kind of delight to Christ in induring the wrath of God;
and to be a man of sorrows, so as to delight in it? there was a kind of delight to christ in enduring the wrath of God;
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for with desire (says Christ) have I desired to eat this Passover, because it was the Preparation to his Death and Sufferings of the wrath of God, in all the fruits and effects of it for the sin of Man;
for with desire (Says christ) have I desired to eat this Passover, Because it was the Preparation to his Death and Sufferings of the wrath of God, in all the fruits and effects of it for the since of Man;
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and when Christ came to institute the Sacrament of the Lords Supper, and to give his blood for the remission of sins, the Text says, He gave thanks ;
and when christ Come to institute the Sacrament of the lords Supper, and to give his blood for the remission of Sins, the Text Says, He gave thanks;
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What did he give thanks for? surely the thing for which he gave thanks for, (upon which the Supper of the Lord is called the Eucharist, from the Greek word that signifies Thanksgiving;) was this, that by his death Remission of sins should be obtain'd:
What did he give thanks for? surely the thing for which he gave thanks for, (upon which the Supper of the Lord is called the Eucharist, from the Greek word that signifies Thanksgiving;) was this, that by his death Remission of Sins should be obtained:
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when Christ was to die & suffer all the wrath of God that was due for our sins, Christ blessed God & thanked God the Father for it:
when christ was to die & suffer all the wrath of God that was due for our Sins, christ blessed God & thanked God the Father for it:
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surely there must be some great matter to sweeten it;
surely there must be Some great matter to sweeten it;
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that he should be so affected as to bless God the Father for that that cost him his life, and yet he did:
that he should be so affected as to bless God the Father for that that cost him his life, and yet he did:
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Mark what it is that satisfies Christ for all this, Isa. 53.10. It pleased the Lord to bruise him, and his soul was made an offering for sin: all was laid upon Christ;
Mark what it is that Satisfies christ for all this, Isaiah 53.10. It pleased the Lord to bruise him, and his soul was made an offering for since: all was laid upon christ;
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Well, but what did Christ look for for all this? Vers. 11. He shall see of the travel of his soul and shall be satisfied ;
Well, but what did christ look for for all this? Vers. 11. He shall see of the travel of his soul and shall be satisfied;
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that that shall satisfie Christ for all his pains, labour and sufferings, shall be to see of the travel of his soul;
that that shall satisfy christ for all his pains, labour and sufferings, shall be to see of the travel of his soul;
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What is that? What is the travel of Christs soul? What? Why by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justifie many;
What is that? What is the travel of Christ soul? What? Why by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many;
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as if Christ had said, this is the very thing my Soul travels for, in all that I have done or suffered in all my life, that I might but bring this great business to pass, to justifie some souls, to get the sin of those poor souls that are thine Elect pardoned, and their persons justified:
as if christ had said, this is the very thing my Soul travels for, in all that I have done or suffered in all my life, that I might but bring this great business to pass, to justify Some Souls, to get the since of those poor Souls that Are thine Elect pardoned, and their Persons justified:
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this my soul travels for, and oh Father let me but see this, the travel of my Soul, and I am satisfied:
this my soul travels for, and o Father let me but see this, the travel of my Soul, and I am satisfied:
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Christ accounted it worth all the travel of his Soul, in all he did and suffered, that he might justifie some souls,
christ accounted it worth all the travel of his Soul, in all he did and suffered, that he might justify Some Souls,
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as if he had said, he would have no other boon from his Father but only this;
as if he had said, he would have no other boon from his Father but only this;
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Father if thou wilt but recompence all my travel with this, I shall for ever account my self that I am satisfied, and have enough:
Father if thou wilt but recompense all my travel with this, I shall for ever account my self that I am satisfied, and have enough:
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How should we be satified with Christ, when Christ accounts the pardon of our sins satisfaction enough? Shall Christ say, notwithstanding all my sorrows, let thy sin be pardoned,
How should we be satified with christ, when christ accounts the pardon of our Sins satisfaction enough? Shall christ say, notwithstanding all my sorrows, let thy since be pardoned,
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and I have enough? Wilt not thou now say;
and I have enough? Wilt not thou now say;
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and let me have Christ and I have enough? Christ says to God the Father, let me have those souls pardoned, and I have enough;
and let me have christ and I have enough? christ Says to God the Father, let me have those Souls pardoned, and I have enough;
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Oh then do thou say, let me have Christ and I have enough:
O then do thou say, let me have christ and I have enough:
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Surely Christ is enough to satisfie thee, when the pardon of thy sin is enough to satisfie him.
Surely christ is enough to satisfy thee, when the pardon of thy since is enough to satisfy him.
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3. As the heart of God and Christ, so the heart of the Holy Ghost is in this business too ;
3. As the heart of God and christ, so the heart of the Holy Ghost is in this business too;
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the great work the Holy Ghost hath to do in this world, and the great business for which he was sent, it is to convince poor souls of the righteousness there is to be had in Christ for Justification, Joh. 16.8, 9, 10. Christ will send the Comforter;
the great work the Holy Ghost hath to do in this world, and the great business for which he was sent, it is to convince poor Souls of the righteousness there is to be had in christ for Justification, John 16.8, 9, 10. christ will send the Comforter;
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and first he will convince the world of sin. and First he will convince the world of since.
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2. Of righteousness: What is that? that is, when the Spirit comes, he will clear it up unto believers,
2. Of righteousness: What is that? that is, when the Spirit comes, he will clear it up unto believers,
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and convince them that the righteousness that they must have to stand righteous before God in, is the righteousness of Christ alone;
and convince them that the righteousness that they must have to stand righteous before God in, is the righteousness of christ alone;
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and this is a mighty work of the Spirit of God, and a work that would never have been done, had not he come to have done it;
and this is a mighty work of the Spirit of God, and a work that would never have been done, had not he come to have done it;
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it is such a great mystery that we should be righteous by anothers righteousnes, that it is above the reason of all Men and Angels;
it is such a great mystery that we should be righteous by another's righteousness, that it is above the reason of all Men and Angels;
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all Men and Angels were never able to fathom this infinite depth, it is above their apprehensions that ever we should come to be righteous in Christ,
all Men and Angels were never able to fathom this infinite depth, it is above their apprehensions that ever we should come to be righteous in christ,
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and very few yet where Christ is made known, are convinced of it:
and very few yet where christ is made known, Are convinced of it:
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Those men that take up Religion in a natural way, they never are convinc't of the Righteousness of Christ, it is a riddle and a mystery to them;
Those men that take up Religion in a natural Way, they never Are convinced of the Righteousness of christ, it is a riddle and a mystery to them;
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only those few souls whom God intends eternally to save, the Spirit of God is sent unto them from the Father and the Son to clear it unto them, that the righteousness wherewith they must stand righteous before God, is the Righteousness of Jesus Christ;
only those few Souls whom God intends eternally to save, the Spirit of God is sent unto them from the Father and the Son to clear it unto them, that the righteousness wherewith they must stand righteous before God, is the Righteousness of jesus christ;
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this is the great work of the Spirit of God, and he comes on purpose to enlighten you in this great point,
this is the great work of the Spirit of God, and he comes on purpose to enlighten you in this great point,
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and to witness this great Truth unto you, Heb. 10.15.
and to witness this great Truth unto you, Hebrew 10.15.
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Whereof the Holy Ghost is a witness, for after that he had said before, this is the Covenant that I will make, &c. vers. 17. Their sins and iniquities will I remember no more, as the Principal part of the Covenant,Whereof the Holy Ghost is a witness, for After that he had said before, this is the Covenant that I will make, etc. vers. 17. Their Sins and iniquities will I Remember no more, as the Principal part of the Covenant,
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and of this the Holy Ghost is a witness:
and of this the Holy Ghost is a witness:
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This great Truth of the forgiveness of Sins the Holy Ghost comes to bear witness of,
This great Truth of the forgiveness of Sins the Holy Ghost comes to bear witness of,
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and seal this to thy Soul, that thy sins are forgiven;
and seal this to thy Soul, that thy Sins Are forgiven;
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this is the great work of the Holy Ghost, after believing to seal up the forgiveness of sin:
this is the great work of the Holy Ghost, After believing to seal up the forgiveness of since:
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and this is one great reason why the Holy Ghost hath the Title of Comforter, because as he comes to convince of sin,
and this is one great reason why the Holy Ghost hath the Title of Comforter, Because as he comes to convince of since,
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so also to witness and seal up forgiveness of sin to the soul:
so also to witness and seal up forgiveness of since to the soul:
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And indeed, as it shews the excellency of the mercy of forgiveness, because the Holy Ghost is so much in it;
And indeed, as it shows the excellency of the mercy of forgiveness, Because the Holy Ghost is so much in it;
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so the greatness of it, that must have so high a Person to witness it:
so the greatness of it, that must have so high a Person to witness it:
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and indeed, the Soul is not satisfied until it have this special witness of the Holy Ghost;
and indeed, the Soul is not satisfied until it have this special witness of the Holy Ghost;
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'tis true, there may be probable arguments drawn by signs of Gods love unto us; and the Holy Ghost may come in those signs:
it's true, there may be probable Arguments drawn by Signs of God's love unto us; and the Holy Ghost may come in those Signs:
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but besides that, there is the immediate witness of the Holy Ghost:
but beside that, there is the immediate witness of the Holy Ghost:
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to limit him to witness by signs only, is more than any man can have warrant for;
to limit him to witness by Signs only, is more than any man can have warrant for;
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and this I say further, that all the signs of Gods favour that we can have, will not satisfie the soul until there be this special work of the Holy Ghost sealing and witnessing the favour of God unto us;
and this I say further, that all the Signs of God's favour that we can have, will not satisfy the soul until there be this special work of the Holy Ghost sealing and witnessing the favour of God unto us;
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1 Joh. 3. there are many signs of Gods favour in that Chapter, Vers. 9. He that is born of God doth not commit sin.
1 John 3. there Are many Signs of God's favour in that Chapter, Vers. 9. He that is born of God does not commit since.
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And Vers. 19. Hereby we know we are of the Truth, and shall assure our hearts before him;
And Vers. 19. Hereby we know we Are of the Truth, and shall assure our hearts before him;
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and he that keepeth his Commandemen•s, dwelleth in him, and he in him, that's another sign, and Vers. 24 but the conclusion of all is this;and he that Keepeth his Commandemen•s, dwells in him, and he in him, that's Another Signen, and Vers. 24 but the conclusion of all is this;
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Hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us ;Hereby we know that he Abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us;
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it is the Holy Ghost must convince & satisfie the soul, of Gods love:
it is the Holy Ghost must convince & satisfy the soul, of God's love:
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many there are that would fain have their sins pardoned, and would fain have some signs of it;
many there Are that would fain have their Sins pardoned, and would fain have Some Signs of it;
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and perhaps I may hereafter give some signs.
and perhaps I may hereafter give Some Signs.
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But now know, that all the signs in the world will not serve to quiet the heart,
But now know, that all the Signs in the world will not serve to quiet the heart,
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but that it may return again to its former doubts, till God come to pacifie the spirit by the witness of the Holy Ghost;
but that it may return again to its former doubts, till God come to pacify the Spirit by the witness of the Holy Ghost;
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for it is so great a matter, where once the Soul understands the infinite breach made between God and it by sin, that it must needs be more than an ordinary work to assure the Soul of Gods Reconciliation to it,
for it is so great a matter, where once the Soul understands the infinite breach made between God and it by since, that it must needs be more than an ordinary work to assure the Soul of God's Reconciliation to it,
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and nothing can do it satisfactorily but the Holy Ghost; he must come to the Soul to assure it of this thing:
and nothing can do it satisfactorily but the Holy Ghost; he must come to the Soul to assure it of this thing:
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perhaps the case of a poor Soul is thus;
perhaps the case of a poor Soul is thus;
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Suppose a Prisoner in Goal lies bound in fetters for some great offence against his Prince;
Suppose a Prisoner in Goal lies bound in fetters for Some great offence against his Prince;
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and some friend comes and tells him there is hope of pardon; Oh, says he, 'tis too good news to be true;
and Some friend comes and tells him there is hope of pardon; O, Says he, it's too good news to be true;
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well, another comes to the grate of the Prison, and tells that he hears from the Court, the King hath sealed Pardons,
well, Another comes to the grate of the Prison, and tells that he hears from the Court, the King hath sealed Pardons,
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and put such a ones name in, this is some comfort; but yet this frees him not from fears and doubtings.
and put such a ones name in, this is Some Comfort; but yet this frees him not from fears and doubtings.
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But now, suppose the Favourite of the Prince come from the King himself, one that is of the Kings Bed-chamber,
But now, suppose the Favourite of the Prince come from the King himself, one that is of the Kings Bedchamber,
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and one to whom the King opens his whole soul, and nothin• •he King doth but he is acquainted with it;
and one to whom the King Opens his Whole soul, and nothin• •he King does but he is acquainted with it;
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he comes to this poor man, and bids him be of good comfort, I come from the King,
he comes to this poor man, and bids him be of good Comfort, I come from the King,
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and bring you a Pardon from him, shews it him, and says there it is, take it;
and bring you a Pardon from him, shows it him, and Says there it is, take it;
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Oh this revives his spirit, when such a special Messenger is sent unto him:
O this revives his Spirit, when such a special Messenger is sent unto him:
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so in this case I may compare all signs to be like some friend or other, that goes by the grate,
so in this case I may compare all Signs to be like Some friend or other, that Goes by the grate,
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and speaks of the happiness of such a man that he is pardoned;
and speaks of the happiness of such a man that he is pardoned;
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but the soul is under such blindness and fears, by reason of the guilt of sin, that God knows it is no easie matter to perswade it of pardon:
but the soul is under such blindness and fears, by reason of the guilt of since, that God knows it is no easy matter to persuade it of pardon:
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But now God for the comfort of those that he intends good will unto, sends his own Spirit that lies in his own bosom,
But now God for the Comfort of those that he intends good will unto, sends his own Spirit that lies in his own bosom,
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and knows all his secrets, to declare the mind of God, and to say to such a soul, Peace be to thee, thy sins are forgiven ; now this satisfies the soul.
and knows all his secrets, to declare the mind of God, and to say to such a soul, Peace be to thee, thy Sins Are forgiven; now this Satisfies the soul.
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But it may be here objected, How may I know it is the Spirit of God that witnesses,
But it may be Here objected, How may I know it is the Spirit of God that Witnesses,
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and not my own fancies or delusions of Satan. and not my own fancies or delusions of Satan.
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I answer, as we know the Sun by its own light, so we may know the Spirit by its own testimony;
I answer, as we know the Sun by its own Light, so we may know the Spirit by its own testimony;
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and though there be may some ebbs, yet it will rise again;
and though there be may Some ebbs, yet it will rise again;
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there is such a witnessing work of the Spirit, by a kind of sweet and secret intercourse between God and the Soul, whereby God over-powers all doubts and fears;
there is such a witnessing work of the Spirit, by a kind of sweet and secret intercourse between God and the Soul, whereby God overpowers all doubts and fears;
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though I do not say, every one hath it in a like sensible measure;
though I do not say, every one hath it in a like sensible measure;
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yet this I say, when this full assurance comes, although there may be doubts and many questions before in the soul,
yet this I say, when this full assurance comes, although there may be doubts and many questions before in the soul,
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for fear of being deluded, (for certainly many are deceived and deluded) yet then the Spirit over-powers all doubts and fears,
for Fear of being deluded, (for Certainly many Are deceived and deluded) yet then the Spirit overpowers all doubts and fears,
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and witnesses to the Soul its own work:
and Witnesses to the Soul its own work:
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Do not you say, because some are deluded with fancies, that there is no witness of the Spirit;
Do not you say, Because Some Are deluded with fancies, that there is no witness of the Spirit;
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when as there is scarce any point in the Gospel the Scripture speaks more about than this of the witness of the Spirit:
when as there is scarce any point in the Gospel the Scripture speaks more about than this of the witness of the Spirit:
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indeed they that judge of the mysteries of the Gospel by Humane Reason, and understand no further than that reaches too,
indeed they that judge of the Mysteres of the Gospel by Humane Reason, and understand no further than that reaches too,
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and that are little acquainted with those converses that are between God and a believing Soul, they may slight this witness of the Spirit;
and that Are little acquainted with those converses that Are between God and a believing Soul, they may slight this witness of the Spirit;
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but you must know, there is not any Soul that has assurance he shall go to Heaven,
but you must know, there is not any Soul that has assurance he shall go to Heaven,
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but it is wrought on by a high supernatural and mysterious way;
but it is wrought on by a high supernatural and mysterious Way;
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and if there were no other way to evidence this to the Soul but by some signs, this would be no higher evidence than by way of reason:
and if there were no other Way to evidence this to the Soul but by Some Signs, this would be no higher evidence than by Way of reason:
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But we are to know, as great is the mystery of godliness, God manifested in the flesh, so also great is the mystery of godliness, God justified in the Spirit ;
But we Are to know, as great is the mystery of godliness, God manifested in the Flesh, so also great is the mystery of godliness, God justified in the Spirit;
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God justified in the Spirit is a great mystery, Christs Incarnation is a great mystery, so is a Believers Justification as well as Christs Incarnation;
God justified in the Spirit is a great mystery, Christ Incarnation is a great mystery, so is a Believers Justification as well as Christ Incarnation;
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so also the witness of Justification is a great mystery;
so also the witness of Justification is a great mystery;
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and therefore I beseech you look up higher than for such signs as Reason may reach unto,
and Therefore I beseech you look up higher than for such Signs as Reason may reach unto,
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and beg of God to reveal this unto you, that thou may'st have the witness of the Spirit of God to testifie unto thee that thy sins are pardoned.
and beg of God to reveal this unto you, that thou Mayest have the witness of the Spirit of God to testify unto thee that thy Sins Are pardoned.
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Now blessed is the man, whose iniquities are forgiven, seeing God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost is so much in it.
Now blessed is the man, whose iniquities Are forgiven, seeing God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost is so much in it.
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CHAP. VIII. Of Pardoning Mercy being a Perfect Mercy.
CHAP. VIII. Of Pardoning Mercy being a Perfect Mercy.
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BLessed is he whose iniquities are forgiven, for this mercy is a perfect mercy, that is, where God doth pardon any sinner, such a one stands as perfect before God in point of Justification as Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, or any of the Prophets or righteous men that ever lived in the world: BLessed is he whose iniquities Are forgiven, for this mercy is a perfect mercy, that is, where God does pardon any sinner, such a one Stands as perfect before God in point of Justification as Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, or any of the prophets or righteous men that ever lived in the world:
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thou poor Soul, Man or Woman, Youth or Servant, if God come unto thee, & pardon any of your sins, thou standest as fully justified as Abraham, Paul, Peter, or any of the Apostles and Prophets;
thou poor Soul, Man or Woman, Youth or Servant, if God come unto thee, & pardon any of your Sins, thou Standest as Fully justified as Abraham, Paul, Peter, or any of the Apostles and prophets;
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though in Sanctification thou fallest short of them, yet though art justified as perfectly as ever they were:
though in Sanctification thou Fallest short of them, yet though art justified as perfectly as ever they were:
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Justification is an act that is done altogether and at once, therefore a perfect work;
Justification is an act that is done altogether and At once, Therefore a perfect work;
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and this is an Argument of infinite Consolation to the Saints of God, that the great business between God and them in point of Justification is perfected; Psal. 51.7. David prays to God that he would purge him with Hysop and he should be clean, that is, that he might be cleansed by Justification, by having the guilt of sin taken from his Conscience by a renewed act of pardon;
and this is an Argument of infinite Consolation to the Saints of God, that the great business between God and them in point of Justification is perfected; Psalm 51.7. David prays to God that he would purge him with Hyssop and he should be clean, that is, that he might be cleansed by Justification, by having the guilt of since taken from his Conscience by a renewed act of pardon;
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and then as it follows, I shall be whiter than Snow:
and then as it follows, I shall be Whiter than Snow:
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the Saints of God though they be Sanctified, they are not whiter than the snow in Sanctification,
the Saints of God though they be Sanctified, they Are not Whiter than the snow in Sanctification,
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but in Justification they are whiter than the snow; no spot at all in them, Ephes. 5.27. Christ presents his Church unto himself without spot ;
but in Justification they Are Whiter than the snow; no spot At all in them, Ephesians 5.27. christ presents his Church unto himself without spot;
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in point of Justification every believing soul is without spot before the Lord, Numb. 23.21. He hath not beheld iniquity in Jacob ;
in point of Justification every believing soul is without spot before the Lord, Numb. 23.21. He hath not beheld iniquity in Jacob;
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that is, though God knows there is iniquity there, yet he sees is not to charge them with it, or impute it to them;
that is, though God knows there is iniquity there, yet he sees is not to charge them with it, or impute it to them;
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all is done away in that regard by Justification: it is observable to this purpose, what we have in Cant. 4.7. Thou art all fair my love, there is no spot in thee, no spot in thee;
all is done away in that regard by Justification: it is observable to this purpose, what we have in Cant 4.7. Thou art all fair my love, there is no spot in thee, no spot in thee;
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there are spots in respect of Sanctification ;
there Are spots in respect of Sanctification;
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yea, but in respect of Justification it may be said of her, There is no spot at all in thee;
yea, but in respect of Justification it may be said of her, There is no spot At all in thee;
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Thou art all fair my Love, it is the words of Christ, he comes forth and says, Thou art all fair my Love: Thou art all fair my Love, it is the words of christ, he comes forth and Says, Thou art all fair my Love:
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Alas, when the Believer looks upon himself, his own duties and performances, he sees nothing at all but spots, all besmear'd and bespatter'd all over;
Alas, when the Believer looks upon himself, his own duties and performances, he sees nothing At all but spots, all besmeared and bespattered all over;
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why, though thou lookest on thy self be spotted, yet Christ looks upon thee without spot,
why, though thou Lookest on thy self be spotted, yet christ looks upon thee without spot,
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and God the Father looks upon thee through Christ without spot, and says, Thou art all fair, there is no spot in thee ;
and God the Father looks upon thee through christ without spot, and Says, Thou art all fair, there is no spot in thee;
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thou thinkest it may be, that if God should make a discovery of thy heart to all thy Christian friends and acquaintance, thou would'st appear so foul, that they would cast thee out of their society,
thou Thinkest it may be, that if God should make a discovery of thy heart to all thy Christian Friends and acquaintance, thou Wouldst appear so foul, that they would cast thee out of their society,
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and never have to do with thee more;
and never have to do with thee more;
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yet for all this, Christ says, Thou art all fair, there is no spot at all in thee.
yet for all this, christ Says, Thou art all fair, there is no spot At all in thee.
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Justification admits of no degrees, no not in Heaven, thou art not more justified there than thou art here;
Justification admits of no Degrees, no not in Heaven, thou art not more justified there than thou art Here;
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thou art now as perfectly justified as ever, and accepted of Christ as ever:
thou art now as perfectly justified as ever, and accepted of christ as ever:
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Sanctification is renewed day by day, it being a work of God within us, we increase in it dayly;Sanctification is renewed day by day, it being a work of God within us, we increase in it daily;
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but Justification is a work of God without us, and so is perfected at once;
but Justification is a work of God without us, and so is perfected At once;
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and hence then this makes a pardoned soul blessed, because pardon of sin is of such a nature, that it is a perfect work.
and hence then this makes a pardoned soul blessed, Because pardon of since is of such a nature, that it is a perfect work.
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Hence then I will but touch it, Here is
Hence then I will but touch it, Here is
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1. Abundance of comfort to a pardoned soul, though thou art weak in Sanctification, and it troubles thee to think,
1. Abundance of Comfort to a pardoned soul, though thou art weak in Sanctification, and it Troubles thee to think,
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how far thou comest short of Abraham 's faith, Moses his meekness, David 's love, Paul 's zeal, Solomon 's wisdom, and Job 's patience ;
how Far thou Comest short of Abraham is faith, Moses his meekness, David is love, Paul is zeal, Solomon is Wisdom, and Job is patience;
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yet this know, that thou art equal in Justification with Abraham, Moses, David, and all the Prophets;
yet this know, that thou art equal in Justification with Abraham, Moses, David, and all the prophets;
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and this may be a mighty comfort to thee against the weakness of thy Sanctification. 2. This should be a mighty ingagement upon thy spirit ;
and this may be a mighty Comfort to thee against the weakness of thy Sanctification. 2. This should be a mighty engagement upon thy Spirit;
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Has God made thee equal to them in Justification? how should'st thou labour to be like to them in Sanctification? think thus with thy self, Is the mercy of God so rich and glorious come,
Has God made thee equal to them in Justification? how Shouldst thou labour to be like to them in Sanctification? think thus with thy self, Is the mercy of God so rich and glorious come,
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though I be a poor, wicked, wretched vile sinner, that I should be made equal to the greatest Saints in Justification? Oh how should I labour to follow hard after them,
though I be a poor, wicked, wretched vile sinner, that I should be made equal to the greatest Saints in Justification? O how should I labour to follow hard After them,
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and get as near to them as I can in point of Sanctification:
and get as near to them as I can in point of Sanctification:
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this Argument should come with power and strength upon our hearts, to stir up all our endeavours to be like to them in point of Sanctification, that are equal with them in point of Justification.
this Argument should come with power and strength upon our hearts, to stir up all our endeavours to be like to them in point of Sanctification, that Are equal with them in point of Justification.
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How should we imitate Moses his Meekness, David 's Love, Paul 's Zeal, and Job 's Patience.
How should we imitate Moses his Meekness, David is Love, Paul is Zeal, and Job is Patience.
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CHAP. IX. Of Pardoning Mercy being an Irrevocable Mercy. BLessed are they that have their Iniquities forgiven, for it is an irrevocable mercy ;
CHAP. IX. Of Pardoning Mercy being an Irrevocable Mercy. BLessed Are they that have their Iniquities forgiven, for it is an irrevocable mercy;
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when God pardons sin, he never revokes it again;
when God Pardons since, he never revokes it again;
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it is true, the soul that is pardoned may afterwards commit many offences, that may provoke the displeasure of God against him,
it is true, the soul that is pardoned may afterwards commit many offences, that may provoke the displeasure of God against him,
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yet he shall never so provoke God, as to cause him to revoke this mercy of pardon to all eternity;
yet he shall never so provoke God, as to cause him to revoke this mercy of pardon to all eternity;
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if thou art once pardoned, thou art pardoned for ever: It is not so with God in pardoning as it is with men;
if thou art once pardoned, thou art pardoned for ever: It is not so with God in pardoning as it is with men;
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a King pardons a Malefactor on condition of his good behaviour afterwards;
a King Pardons a Malefactor on condition of his good behaviour afterwards;
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though it is true, a Believer will be more careful of offending after he is pardoned than ever before:
though it is true, a Believer will be more careful of offending After he is pardoned than ever before:
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But yet, God does not pardon me so much on condition of my good behaviour as of his free grace, therefore it abides:
But yet, God does not pardon me so much on condition of my good behaviour as of his free grace, Therefore it abides:
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He does not say to a poor soul, I will pardon you, but it shall be on this condition;
He does not say to a poor soul, I will pardon you, but it shall be on this condition;
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that you behave your self well, and if you be found tripping in any one thing, I will recal my pardon back again:
that you behave your self well, and if you be found tripping in any one thing, I will Recall my pardon back again:
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it is so with a Princes Pardon, a man that is pardoned for his life,
it is so with a Princes Pardon, a man that is pardoned for his life,
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if that man afterwards offend, perhaps breaks the Peace, which in another man would not be so great a matter,
if that man afterwards offend, perhaps breaks the Peace, which in Another man would not be so great a matter,
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for he could soon satisfie the Law for it;
for he could soon satisfy the Law for it;
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but he that goes under pardon for his life, if he break the Peace, it costs him his life;
but he that Goes under pardon for his life, if he break the Peace, it costs him his life;
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whereas another, if he strike a man, it is but an Assault and Battery in him;
whereas Another, if he strike a man, it is but an Assault and Battery in him;
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but he that has his Pardon for his life, for such a thing done by him, his Pardon may be revok't again,
but he that has his Pardon for his life, for such a thing done by him, his Pardon may be revoked again,
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and it may cost him his life:
and it may cost him his life:
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I hope you will not abuse this grace of God, I know not how to open it to Believers but with a great deal of danger to others;
I hope you will not abuse this grace of God, I know not how to open it to Believers but with a great deal of danger to Others;
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but how much danger soever it may be to others, yet it must be opened and delivered to Believers;
but how much danger soever it may be to Others, yet it must be opened and Delivered to Believers;
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it is Gods mind that his grace should be made known unto them, he would have them to know it to the full, that his Pardoning Mercy is irrevocable;
it is God's mind that his grace should be made known unto them, he would have them to know it to the full, that his Pardoning Mercy is irrevocable;
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and therefore a Believer should not question his Justification upon every failing in his Sanctification, this is a dishonour to the free and rich grace of God,
and Therefore a Believer should not question his Justification upon every failing in his Sanctification, this is a dishonour to the free and rich grace of God,
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if on every failing we call in question that great work of the Justification of our souls, either to say,
if on every failing we call in question that great work of the Justification of our Souls, either to say,
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or think, I indeed did hope before that God had pardoned the sins of my youth,
or think, I indeed did hope before that God had pardoned the Sins of my youth,
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and all my antient sins, but falling into sin again, I am afraid all is undone;
and all my ancient Sins, but falling into since again, I am afraid all is undone;
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all that God hath done unto me is undone again, and I must answer for all my sins:
all that God hath done unto me is undone again, and I must answer for all my Sins:
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this I confess will come upon the Conscience, specially upon the committing of any new sin;
this I confess will come upon the Conscience, specially upon the committing of any new since;
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but though it do, yet if ever you have been assured of the pardon of of your sin, know, this mercy shall never be recall'd again:
but though it do, yet if ever you have been assured of the pardon of of your since, know, this mercy shall never be Recalled again:
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the foundation of God standeth sure ; and this is a fundamental mercy that always abides: therefore as we observed in Cant. 4.7. Christ says, Thou art all fair my Love, there is no spot in thee ; but in Cant. 5.2. you shall find she was in a sleepy secure and sinful condition, as a man or woman asleep, they might do what they would with her;the Foundation of God Stands sure; and this is a fundamental mercy that always abides: Therefore as we observed in Cant 4.7. christ Says, Thou art all fair my Love, there is no spot in thee; but in Cant 5.2. you shall find she was in a sleepy secure and sinful condition, as a man or woman asleep, they might do what they would with her;
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men might impose what they would upon her, put her in what posture they pleased, and yet she was unsensible;
men might impose what they would upon her, put her in what posture they pleased, and yet she was unsensible;
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but yet in this condition her heart was awake, I sleep, but my heart waketh ; there remain'd a Principle of grace alive in her:
but yet in this condition her heart was awake, I sleep, but my heart waketh; there remained a Principle of grace alive in her:
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but mark what Christ said, though she confest she was asleep; yet Christ says, Open to me my Sister, my Love, my Dove, my undefiled:
but mark what christ said, though she confessed she was asleep; yet christ Says, Open to me my Sister, my Love, my Dove, my undefiled:
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this was spoken when the Church was in a secure sinful condition;
this was spoken when the Church was in a secure sinful condition;
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yet this is the voyce of Christ calling the Church his Sister, his Love, his Dove, his Undefiled one,
yet this is the voice of christ calling the Church his Sister, his Love, his Dove, his Undefiled one,
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when she was in that secure condition; which shews the grace of God in pardoning sin is not call'd back again:
when she was in that secure condition; which shows the grace of God in pardoning since is not called back again:
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and because this is a point wherein much treasure lies, I shall a little open the Irrevocableness of Gods mercy in his Pardoning and Justifying Grace;
and Because this is a point wherein much treasure lies, I shall a little open the Irrevocableness of God's mercy in his Pardoning and Justifying Grace;
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and for this I shall give you some places of Scripture, which being opened, as they will shew the greatness of the mercy;
and for this I shall give you Some places of Scripture, which being opened, as they will show the greatness of the mercy;
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so they will afford abundant matter of Consolation and Encouragement to every believing soul. The First Scripture Expression I shall name is in Isai. 43.25. where the Lord tells his people, that he blots out their transgressions ;
so they will afford abundant matter of Consolation and Encouragement to every believing soul. The First Scripture Expression I shall name is in Isaiah 43.25. where the Lord tells his people, that he blots out their transgressions;
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God seems to take much delight in this Phrase, and therefore doubles it, I, even I am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for my own sake,
God seems to take much delight in this Phrase, and Therefore doubles it, I, even I am he that blots out thy transgressions for my own sake,
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and will not remember thy sins: and will not Remember thy Sins:
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Now this phrase of blotting out is taken from the custom of Tradesmen that have their Books of Accounts, wherein they enter all their Debts that are owing to them by such and such men:
Now this phrase of blotting out is taken from the custom of Tradesmen that have their Books of Accounts, wherein they enter all their Debts that Are owing to them by such and such men:
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Now when these come to be paid, the Debt-book is crossed or blotted out;
Now when these come to be paid, the Debt-book is crossed or blotted out;
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if any of you owe a debt, when you come to pay it, you call for the Debt-book to see it crossed or blotted out,
if any of you owe a debt, when you come to pay it, you call for the Debt-book to see it crossed or blotted out,
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and then you assure your selves you shall never hear of it more. Now you must know, that all sinners are debtors to the Lord;
and then you assure your selves you shall never hear of it more. Now you must know, that all Sinners Are debtors to the Lord;
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they are in a debt of punishment for want or failing in paying him a debt of Obedience: many men by their sin run into debt with God dayly,
they Are in a debt of punishment for want or failing in paying him a debt of obedience: many men by their since run into debt with God daily,
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and because God does not call for the debt presently, they think there's nothing between God and them,
and Because God does not call for the debt presently, they think there's nothing between God and them,
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but carry it as if all were well;
but carry it as if all were well;
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as many Gallants run into Tradesmens debt to hang fine Cloaths upon their backs, and ruffle it up and down in the world,
as many Gallants run into Tradesmen's debt to hang fine Clothes upon their backs, and ruffle it up and down in the world,
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and never think of their debts till their Creditors come and arrest them, and cast them into Goal,
and never think of their debts till their Creditors come and arrest them, and cast them into Goal,
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and there they lie in Prison, for all their ruffling it up and down in the world:
and there they lie in Prison, for all their ruffling it up and down in the world:
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Just so men and women by their sin run into debt with God, and though God do not call for the debt presently,
Just so men and women by their since run into debt with God, and though God do not call for the debt presently,
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yet they are recorded in Heaven;
yet they Are recorded in Heaven;
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it is as certain that every sin of any man or woman is set down in Gods Debt-book,
it is as certain that every since of any man or woman is Set down in God's Debt-book,
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as any debt you owe is set down in your Creditors Book:
as any debt you owe is Set down in your Creditors Book:
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and as certainly must your debts be call'd for, and satisfaction and payment made unto God for them,
and as Certainly must your debts be called for, and satisfaction and payment made unto God for them,
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as certain as any Tradesman will call for payment of his debt:
as certain as any Tradesman will call for payment of his debt:
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Now this is the work of Justification between God and your Souls, if ye would know the nature of it.
Now this is the work of Justification between God and your Souls, if you would know the nature of it.
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When Jesus Christ sees a poor soul that God the Father hath given to him to save,
When jesus christ sees a poor soul that God the Father hath given to him to save,
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thus run into debt, Christ comes and lays down a price before God the Father, to pay this debt;
thus run into debt, christ comes and lays down a price before God the Father, to pay this debt;
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and Christ sees that the debt be blotted out of the Book:
and christ sees that the debt be blotted out of the Book:
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Now when God comes with pardoning mercy to a Soul, God shews the debt Book to a Believer,
Now when God comes with pardoning mercy to a Soul, God shows the debt Book to a Believer,
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and causes him to see all his debts blotted out;
and Causes him to see all his debts blotted out;
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and by that he certainly assures the Soul his debt shall never be called for again, this is such a mercy as is irrevocable, it shall not be brought back again, the debt being once paid shall never more be call'd for;
and by that he Certainly assures the Soul his debt shall never be called for again, this is such a mercy as is irrevocable, it shall not be brought back again, the debt being once paid shall never more be called for;
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this is the first expression, and it is a blessed one:
this is the First expression, and it is a blessed one:
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Many men that are run into debt, and are in danger every hour to have some Bayliffs arrest them, they cannot look out of their doors but they are ready to fall upon them;
Many men that Are run into debt, and Are in danger every hour to have Some Bailiffs arrest them, they cannot look out of their doors but they Are ready to fallen upon them;
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they would think themselves happy, if they might have any that would come and lay down all,
they would think themselves happy, if they might have any that would come and lay down all,
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and satisfie the debt, and that they might see the debt blotted out, they would think themselves happy indeed:
and satisfy the debt, and that they might see the debt blotted out, they would think themselves happy indeed:
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Well, know that it is so with God when he comes to pardon sin, the Debt-book is blotted out, and all Bonds cancell'd.
Well, know that it is so with God when he comes to pardon since, the Debt-book is blotted out, and all Bonds canceled.
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Secondly, Though they be blotted out, yet they may be before Gods face, and God may see them,
Secondly, Though they be blotted out, yet they may be before God's face, and God may see them,
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though he will not call for them again;
though he will not call for them again;
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therefore the Scripture tells us, that God will take that course with the sins of Believers as that he will cast them behind his back,
Therefore the Scripture tells us, that God will take that course with the Sins of Believers as that he will cast them behind his back,
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and never so much as lay the debt before his face to look upon them, Isai. 38.17. Thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back ;
and never so much as lay the debt before his face to look upon them, Isaiah 38.17. Thou hast cast all my Sins behind thy back;
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that which Hezekiah spake of himself, is true of every believing soul, God casts the sins of every Believer behind his back;
that which Hezekiah spoke of himself, is true of every believing soul, God Cast the Sins of every Believer behind his back;
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when a man casts a thing behind his back, he does it to that end, that he might take no farther notice of it;
when a man Cast a thing behind his back, he does it to that end, that he might take no farther notice of it;
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but though God cast a mans sins behind his back, yet if they be not very far, he may easily turn his face and look upon them when he will: therefore mark further,
but though God cast a men Sins behind his back, yet if they be not very Far, he may Easily turn his face and look upon them when he will: Therefore mark further,
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Thirdly, Another Scripture expression, Psal. 103.10. As far as the East is from the West, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us ;
Thirdly, another Scripture expression, Psalm 103.10. As Far as the East is from the West, so Far hath he removed our transgressions from us;
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thus God expresseth himself, to satisfie the souls of his people, that their sins shall never be called for again;
thus God Expresses himself, to satisfy the Souls of his people, that their Sins shall never be called for again;
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the East and West, it is an expression to note out the utmost distance; the East and West are so remote, that those two Points can never come together;
the East and West, it is an expression to note out the utmost distance; the East and West Are so remote, that those two Points can never come together;
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so the sins that God has pardoned to any soul, they shall never be call'd for again.
so the Sins that God has pardoned to any soul, they shall never be called for again.
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Fourthly, Though they be remov'd as far as the East is from the West; yet God's eyes may look a great way off ;
Fourthly, Though they be removed as Far as the East is from the West; yet God's eyes may look a great Way off;
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though those Points be at so great a distance to our eyes, yet not so to the eye of God;
though those Points be At so great a distance to our eyes, yet not so to the eye of God;
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therefore there is another expression that may make it more full, that God will never look upon their sins again that he has once pardoned, he blots them out, he casts them behind his back, he removes them as far as the East is from the West;
Therefore there is Another expression that may make it more full, that God will never look upon their Sins again that he has once pardoned, he blots them out, he Cast them behind his back, he removes them as Far as the East is from the West;
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and if that be not enough to satisfie thee, Micah 7.19. He will cast them into the bottom of the Sea ;
and if that be not enough to satisfy thee, micah 7.19. He will cast them into the bottom of the Sea;
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things that are cast into the bottom of the Sea, are utterly thrown out of sight, never to be lookt for again;
things that Are cast into the bottom of the Sea, Are utterly thrown out of sighed, never to be looked for again;
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Well, but though God cast them into the bottom of the Sea, he may think upon them. Therefore
Well, but though God cast them into the bottom of the Sea, he may think upon them. Therefore
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Fifthly, mark another expression, further to satisfie thee, God says, He will remember them no more ;
Fifthly, mark Another expression, further to satisfy thee, God Says, He will Remember them no more;
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they shall be so far from being thought upon, that God says he will not remember them any more;
they shall be so Far from being Thought upon, that God Says he will not Remember them any more;
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but you will say, it is impossible for God but to remember them;
but you will say, it is impossible for God but to Remember them;
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yea, but when God pardons, it shall be as Irrevocable as if God did never remember them;
yea, but when God Pardons, it shall be as Irrevocable as if God did never Remember them;
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there are divers Texts remarkable for this, Isai. 43.25. I will blot out thy transgressions, — and will not remember thy sins:
there Are diverse Texts remarkable for this, Isaiah 43.25. I will blot out thy transgressions, — and will not Remember thy Sins:
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I, may be not now (thou may'st say) But he will hereafter ; see what is said in Jer. 31.34. I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more ;I, may be not now (thou Mayest say) But he will hereafter; see what is said in Jer. 31.34. I will forgive their iniquity, and I will Remember their since no more;
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neither now nor hereafter, I will remember their sin no more.
neither now nor hereafter, I will Remember their since no more.
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Sixthly, They shall be so forgiven, as that there shall be no more mention of them ;
Sixthly, They shall be so forgiven, as that there shall be no more mention of them;
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there shall never be the least mention of a believers sins before God, and for that see Ezek. 33.16. it is spoken of every godly man indefinitely that turns to God, and is a Believer, None of his sins that he hath committed shall be mentioned unto him ;
there shall never be the least mention of a believers Sins before God, and for that see Ezekiel 33.16. it is spoken of every godly man indefinitely that turns to God, and is a Believer, None of his Sins that he hath committed shall be mentioned unto him;
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by the way, let men take heed how they upbraid the people of God for any of their former sins:
by the Way, let men take heed how they upbraid the people of God for any of their former Sins:
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Perhaps you knew such a one in the times of his ignorance, and you say he was a lyar, a Drunkard;
Perhaps you knew such a one in the times of his ignorance, and you say he was a liar, a Drunkard;
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but now God has reveal'd his mercy to him in the pardon of his sin, and God says he will not mention them any more:
but now God has revealed his mercy to him in the pardon of his since, and God Says he will not mention them any more:
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Take heed how you cast their sins, committed in the times of their ignorance, in their teeth, saying, oh you are so precise now, I knew what you were a little before;
Take heed how you cast their Sins, committed in the times of their ignorance, in their teeth, saying, o you Are so precise now, I knew what you were a little before;
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Shall the God of Heaven say, he will not mention them any more;
Shall the God of Heaven say, he will not mention them any more;
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and yet will you do it? God will take it very ill, at your hands:
and yet will you do it? God will take it very ill, At your hands:
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this is admirable comfort to every Believer, that God will not remember their sin any more;
this is admirable Comfort to every Believer, that God will not Remember their since any more;
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he would have thee to remember them, to humble thy soul for them, and to renew thy repentance,
he would have thee to Remember them, to humble thy soul for them, and to renew thy Repentance,
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but he will not remember them to upbraid thee with them, nor would he have others do it. Beza speaking of himself:
but he will not Remember them to upbraid thee with them, nor would he have Others do it. Beza speaking of himself:
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when he was young, He made some vain and sinful Poems, which his Enemies upbraided him with afterwards,
when he was young, He made Some vain and sinful Poems, which his Enemies upbraided him with afterwards,
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and casts them in his teeth, says he, These men envy me the grace of God, because God has vouchsaf't to me his grace, they envy me,and Cast them in his teeth, Says he, These men envy me the grace of God, Because God has vouchsafed to me his grace, they envy me,
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and cast in my teeth the evil that I have formerly done: Oh what a comfort and priviledge is this to thee!
and cast in my teeth the evil that I have formerly done: O what a Comfort and privilege is this to thee!
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Oh thou believing soul, though thou wer't never so wicked and abominable before, yet I tell thee from God this day, in whose presence thou standest that he will never remember thy sin any more;
O thou believing soul, though thou Were't never so wicked and abominable before, yet I tell thee from God this day, in whose presence thou Standest that he will never Remember thy since any more;
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and this may be a mighty encouragement for men and women to believe and turn from all their wicked wayes,
and this may be a mighty encouragement for men and women to believe and turn from all their wicked ways,
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though thou hast been never so vile, abominable, and wicked:
though thou hast been never so vile, abominable, and wicked:
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yet be it known unto thee this day, that if thou wilt come in and believe, God will never mention any of thy wickednesses more, they shall be so forgotten as they shall never be mentioned;
yet be it known unto thee this day, that if thou wilt come in and believe, God will never mention any of thy Wickednesses more, they shall be so forgotten as they shall never be mentioned;
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thou it may be, art afraid that either here in this life, or at the day of Judgment all thy sins shall be charged on thee;
thou it may be, art afraid that either Here in this life, or At the day of Judgement all thy Sins shall be charged on thee;
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well, be not afraid, perhaps there are many of you that are conscious to your selves of great sins committed;
well, be not afraid, perhaps there Are many of you that Are conscious to your selves of great Sins committed;
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and you would give a thousand Worlds to be discharged of them:
and you would give a thousand World's to be discharged of them:
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Oh say some, there are such and such sins committed, that are so great, that they cannot be forgiven;
O say Some, there Are such and such Sins committed, that Are so great, that they cannot be forgiven;
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I may mourn and grieve for them, but what shall I be the better? the sins of my youth lie so heavy on me,
I may mourn and grieve for them, but what shall I be the better? the Sins of my youth lie so heavy on me,
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and God and my own Conscience upbraids me;
and God and my own Conscience upbraids me;
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and what comfort can I have in my life, when God and my own Soul upbraids me? Well, be of good comfort,
and what Comfort can I have in my life, when God and my own Soul upbraids me? Well, be of good Comfort,
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and be incouraged, this day to come in and believe this blessed tidings, that where God pardons sin he will mention them no more,
and be encouraged, this day to come in and believe this blessed tidings, that where God Pardons since he will mention them no more,
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and he will take it very ill at the hands of any that shall mention them to upbraid thee for them.
and he will take it very ill At the hands of any that shall mention them to upbraid thee for them.
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Seventhly, Yet further, to set forth the fulness of this mercy, when God pardons sin, they shall be so done away as that they shall not be found. Jer. 50.20. In those days, — the Iniquity of Israel shall be sought for, and there shall be none;
Seventhly, Yet further, to Set forth the fullness of this mercy, when God Pardons since, they shall be so done away as that they shall not be found. Jer. 50.20. In those days, — the Iniquity of Israel shall be sought for, and there shall be none;
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and the sins of Judah, and they shall not be found ; for I will pardon them, whom I reserve;and the Sins of Judah, and they shall not be found; for I will pardon them, whom I reserve;
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and if I pardon them, then they shall be so done away, as that they shall not be found.
and if I pardon them, then they shall be so done away, as that they shall not be found.
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Yet further, the righteousness Believers have in Christ is called an everlasting righteousness, and therefore abides for ever,
Yet further, the righteousness Believers have in christ is called an everlasting righteousness, and Therefore abides for ever,
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and cannot be afterwards taken away, Dan. 9.24. Seventy weeks are determined — to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness ;
and cannot be afterwards taken away, Dan. 9.24. Seventy weeks Are determined — to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness;
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the righteousness that is put upon thy Soul by Christ, in the pardon of thy sin, it is an everlasting righteousness, and will abide everlastingly. Yet further, Heb. 10.14. it is said, That Christ by one offering, hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified, that is, justified;
the righteousness that is put upon thy Soul by christ, in the pardon of thy since, it is an everlasting righteousness, and will abide everlastingly. Yet further, Hebrew 10.14. it is said, That christ by one offering, hath perfected for ever them that Are sanctified, that is, justified;
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Justification being call'd by the name of Sanctification, or them that are sanctified;
Justification being called by the name of Sanctification, or them that Are sanctified;
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that is, set apart to be made partakers of the great blessing of the new Covenant, to have a share in the blood of Christ for Justification;
that is, Set apart to be made partakers of the great blessing of the new Covenant, to have a share in the blood of christ for Justification;
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Christ by one offering has for ever perfected them that are sanctified; therefore being perfected in Justification, there is no recalling this mercy back again.
christ by one offering has for ever perfected them that Are sanctified; Therefore being perfected in Justification, there is no recalling this mercy back again.
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Once more, this mercy is set out by the typical service of the Scape-Goat, Levit. 16.20.
Once more, this mercy is Set out by the typical service of the Scape-Goat, Levit. 16.20.
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On whose head they were to put all the sins of the People, all their transgressions, On whose head they were to put all the Sins of the People, all their transgressions,
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and all their iniquities, and send him into the Wilderness, or Land of forgetfulness, amongst wild beasts, never to be lookt after again;and all their iniquities, and send him into the Wilderness, or Land of forgetfulness, among wild beasts, never to be looked After again;
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so are the sins of all Believers laid upon Christ, and carried into a Land of forgetfulness,
so Are the Sins of all Believers laid upon christ, and carried into a Land of forgetfulness,
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and shall never come to be charged any more:
and shall never come to be charged any more:
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So much for that particular of the Irrevocableness of Pardon of Sin, which shews that blessed is that man or woman that hath their sins pardoned,
So much for that particular of the Irrevocableness of Pardon of since, which shows that blessed is that man or woman that hath their Sins pardoned,
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because they shall never be recall'd again.
Because they shall never be Recalled again.
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CHAP. X. Of Pardoning Mercy, being such a Mercy as is denyed to the fall'n Angels.
CHAP. X. Of Pardoning Mercy, being such a Mercy as is denied to the fallen Angels.
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BLessed is the man that hath his iniquities forgiven; for this is a mercy that God hath denyed to the fall'n Angels: BLessed is the man that hath his iniquities forgiven; for this is a mercy that God hath denied to the fallen Angels:
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God in pardoning thy sin, does more for thee than he would do for those thousand thousand millions of Angels; God in pardoning thy since, does more for thee than he would do for those thousand thousand millions of Angels;
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it is a mercy that God has deny'd to those millions of Angels that sinned against him:
it is a mercy that God has denied to those millions of Angels that sinned against him:
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Suppose a poor wretched man be guilty of Treason against the King, and as he is,
Suppose a poor wretched man be guilty of Treason against the King, and as he is,
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so a great part of the chief Nobility of the Land are guilty also, as well as he:
so a great part of the chief Nobilt of the Land Are guilty also, as well as he:
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But now when the King comes to look upon them, he sets his heart on this poor man (that perhaps begg'd from door to door) and says this poor creature shall be forgiven;
But now when the King comes to look upon them, he sets his heart on this poor man (that perhaps begged from door to door) and Says this poor creature shall be forgiven;
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I will pass by his offence, and not only so, but advance him into high and great favour at the Court, and condemns all the Nobles:
I will pass by his offence, and not only so, but advance him into high and great favour At the Court, and condemns all the Nobles:
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Now if this poor man shall see all the Noble men in chains, that were guilty but of one offence;
Now if this poor man shall see all the Noble men in chains, that were guilty but of one offence;
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and he perhaps hath been guilty for acting in a treasonable way 40, 50, or 70 years;
and he perhaps hath been guilty for acting in a treasonable Way 40, 50, or 70 Years;
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and the Noble men guilty but for one offence;
and the Noble men guilty but for one offence;
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and this poor wretched creature sees these Noble men in chains, and knows that all they and every one of them are condemn'd to suffer most dreadful tortures, to dye a most dreadful torturing tormenting death:
and this poor wretched creature sees these Noble men in chains, and knows that all they and every one of them Are condemned to suffer most dreadful tortures, to die a most dreadful torturing tormenting death:
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Now what a mighty aggravation is this of the mercy of the King, that shall pardon the offence of this poor creature;
Now what a mighty aggravation is this of the mercy of the King, that shall pardon the offence of this poor creature;
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how will he stand amazed, admiring at the greatness of it;
how will he stand amazed, admiring At the greatness of it;
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I that am guilty of the same offence, yea more guilty than they, and that I shall be pardoned,
I that am guilty of the same offence, yea more guilty than they, and that I shall be pardoned,
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and the chief of the Nobility of the Kingdom must die a most torturing tormenting death, for their offence;
and the chief of the Nobilt of the Kingdom must die a most torturing tormenting death, for their offence;
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what a difference hath the Kings favour made between me and them:
what a difference hath the Kings favour made between me and them:
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certainly this is the case for all the world, with any poor soul whose sins are pardoned;
Certainly this is the case for all the world, with any poor soul whose Sins Are pardoned;
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God has done as much for thee, to the full;
God has done as much for thee, to the full;
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the Angels were the most glorious creatures that ever God made, and thou art but a poor worm in comparison of them;
the Angels were the most glorious creatures that ever God made, and thou art but a poor worm in comparison of them;
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they sinned against him but once, and thou art guilty of millions of transgressions, and yet God sets his heart on thee,
they sinned against him but once, and thou art guilty of millions of transgressions, and yet God sets his heart on thee,
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and says, I will do great things for thee, though I pass by thousands, millions of Angels;
and Says, I will do great things for thee, though I pass by thousands, millions of Angels;
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I will magnifie my rich grace to this poor creature in pardoning his sin, and advance him to high favour,
I will magnify my rich grace to this poor creature in pardoning his since, and advance him to high favour,
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though I condemn them into everlasting chains of darkness;
though I condemn them into everlasting chains of darkness;
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now when a poor creature comes to see the infinite riches of Gods grace that hath made such a difference between him and the Angels:
now when a poor creature comes to see the infinite riches of God's grace that hath made such a difference between him and the Angels:
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how will he stand admiring of it? me thinks this should mightily work upon the hearts of all poor sinners,
how will he stand admiring of it? me thinks this should mightily work upon the hearts of all poor Sinners,
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and make them to say, What shall God pass by such excellent creatures as the Angels, the most excellent creatures that ever God made,
and make them to say, What shall God pass by such excellent creatures as the Angels, the most excellent creatures that ever God made,
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and come to me a poor worm, to set his heart on me, and shew mercy to me;
and come to me a poor worm, to Set his heart on me, and show mercy to me;
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Oh let me pass by all the excellencies of the creatures to perform my duty unto him;
O let me pass by all the excellencies of the creatures to perform my duty unto him;
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Hath God past by the most excellent of his creatures that mercy might come to me? Oh let me pass by all the glories and excellencies of any thing in this world, that my Soul may come in;
Hath God passed by the most excellent of his creatures that mercy might come to me? O let me pass by all the Glories and excellencies of any thing in this world, that my Soul may come in;
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in a way of duty and service unto him:
in a Way of duty and service unto him:
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Shall God leave the glorious Angels to shew mercy to me, and to do good for me;
Shall God leave the glorious Angels to show mercy to me, and to do good for me;
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and shall not I leave my base lusts for him? Shall not I be content to leave any thing to serve him? Shall I satisfie any base lust, with the neglect of him? God forbid.
and shall not I leave my base Lustiest for him? Shall not I be content to leave any thing to serve him? Shall I satisfy any base lust, with the neglect of him? God forbid.
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This is another Argument, that they are blessed that have their sins pardoned, because God does that for them that he will not do for the faln Angels.
This is Another Argument, that they Are blessed that have their Sins pardoned, Because God does that for them that he will not do for the fallen Angels.
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CHAP. XI. Of Pardoning Mercy being given to a few.
CHAP. XI. Of Pardoning Mercy being given to a few.
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FUrther, Blessed is he that hath his iniquities forgiven, because it is a mercy that is given but to a little handful of the world, the whole world lies in wickedness, as carrion in a ditch, FUrther, Blessed is he that hath his iniquities forgiven, Because it is a mercy that is given but to a little handful of the world, the Whole world lies in wickedness, as carrion in a ditch,
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or as Prisoners under the chains of guilt of sin, and yet that God should pull some of these out, that lie as in a filthy Dungeon; this is a wonderful mercy.
or as Prisoners under the chains of guilt of since, and yet that God should pull Some of these out, that lie as in a filthy Dungeon; this is a wondered mercy.
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A Prince that hath many offenders, usually pardons the most, and executes the fewest; But God usually executes the most, and pardons fewest.
A Prince that hath many offenders, usually Pardons the most, and executes the fewest; But God usually executes the most, and Pardons fewest.
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But how comes this to pass, seeing God is a God of more mercy than any Prince; But how comes this to pass, seeing God is a God of more mercy than any Prince;
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how is it that a Prince should pardon most, and execute the fewest, and God do the contrary? how is it that a Prince should pardon most, and execute the fewest, and God do the contrary?
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Answ. 1. Because the execution of many that are guilty, would be a troublesom and dangerous thing unto a Prince;Answer 1. Because the execution of many that Are guilty, would be a troublesome and dangerous thing unto a Prince;
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he cannot do it when the most have offended: but God can easily execute thousands of thousands, and all with one word speaking.
he cannot do it when the most have offended: but God can Easily execute thousands of thousands, and all with one word speaking.
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Further, If a Prince should execute all that offend, he should have a want of his Subjects:
Further, If a Prince should execute all that offend, he should have a want of his Subject's:
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But God wants not the creatures, he has no need of us:
But God Wants not the creatures, he has no need of us:
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but a Prince may want his Subjects, and therefore if there be any way in the world to preserve them,
but a Prince may want his Subject's, and Therefore if there be any Way in the world to preserve them,
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and keep them in any way subject to him, the Prince will not destroy them. Besides, the Prince executes the fewest, and saves the most;
and keep them in any Way Subject to him, the Prince will not destroy them. Beside, the Prince executes the fewest, and saves the most;
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Because the execution of a few may be a means to bring others unto allegiance: Because the execution of a few may be a means to bring Others unto allegiance:
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But when God comes to execute Malefactors, the execution of some cannot be a means to work good on others, especially at the great day;
But when God comes to execute Malefactors, the execution of Some cannot be a means to work good on Others, especially At the great day;
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'tis true, in this world God is long-suffering, and executes a few, that it may be a means to work good on others;
it's true, in this world God is long-suffering, and executes a few, that it may be a means to work good on Others;
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But how is God said to be a God of rich and glorious mercy, and yet pardons very few, and executes most;
But how is God said to be a God of rich and glorious mercy, and yet Pardons very few, and executes most;
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for all the world have been in Treason against him:
for all the world have been in Treason against him:
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how is it that God pardons fewest and destroys most? I hope to give you very good reason and satisfaction, in shewing you how the infinite glory of the mercy of God appears,
how is it that God Pardons fewest and Destroys most? I hope to give you very good reason and satisfaction, in showing you how the infinite glory of the mercy of God appears,
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and yet but few are pardoned; yea rather the more, because that few are pardoned: God would thereby manifest the more his glorious mercy.
and yet but few Are pardoned; yea rather the more, Because that few Are pardoned: God would thereby manifest the more his glorious mercy.
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1. It may well stand with the glorious riches of the mercy of God, that many are destroy'd and yet but few pardoned;
1. It may well stand with the glorious riches of the mercy of God, that many Are destroyed and yet but few pardoned;
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thus, Because that God would have a proportion between his Justice and Mercy ;thus, Because that God would have a proportion between his justice and Mercy;
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you say, he would have a proportion, Is not be as merciful as he is just? Then there must be as many pardoned as condemned.
you say, he would have a proportion, Is not be as merciful as he is just? Then there must be as many pardoned as condemned.
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No, if God will observe a proportion between his mercy and justice, and that he will have his Justice appear as well as his Mercy,
No, if God will observe a proportion between his mercy and Justice, and that he will have his justice appear as well as his Mercy,
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then more must be damned than saved; How does that appear? thus;
then more must be damned than saved; How does that appear? thus;
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Because the glory of Gods Justice in damning twenty hundred, is not so much as the glory of his Mercy in saving two ;Because the glory of God's justice in damning twenty hundred, is not so much as the glory of his Mercy in Saving two;
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you may conceive it by what is ordinarily used among men:
you may conceive it by what is ordinarily used among men:
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If the King save but two men that are Malefactors, he magnifies his mercy as much in that as his justice if he hang up a hundred:
If the King save but two men that Are Malefactors, he Magnifies his mercy as much in that as his Justice if he hang up a hundred:
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so if God save but two, his mercy is as much magnified as his justice in damning twenty hundred, the reason is this;
so if God save but two, his mercy is as much magnified as his Justice in damning twenty hundred, the reason is this;
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Because there is something in the creature that calls for Gods justice, that requires that: But there is nothing in the creature, that requires his mercy ;Because there is something in the creature that calls for God's Justice, that requires that: But there is nothing in the creature, that requires his mercy;
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when God manifests his justice, he does such a work as is due to the Creature;
when God manifests his Justice, he does such a work as is due to the Creature;
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there is something in the Creature that challenges such a work from God:
there is something in the Creature that challenges such a work from God:
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but when God comes to manifest mercy, there is nothing at all in us that should require such a work from God;
but when God comes to manifest mercy, there is nothing At all in us that should require such a work from God;
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no, his mercy is free, altogether from himself, 'tis his own work, and proceeds from his own hearts love,
no, his mercy is free, altogether from himself, it's his own work, and proceeds from his own hearts love,
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and nothing in us that may challenge it from him:
and nothing in us that may challenge it from him:
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Now seeing there is that in the Creature that challenges justice, and nothing at all that can require mercy;
Now seeing there is that in the Creature that challenges Justice, and nothing At all that can require mercy;
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therefore if God shew mercy but to a few, it is as great a glory to his mercy as it is to his justice, if he condemn a hundred;
Therefore if God show mercy but to a few, it is as great a glory to his mercy as it is to his Justice, if he condemn a hundred;
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but if he should save as many as he condemns, the mercy of God would be beyond all proportion to his justice,
but if he should save as many as he condemns, the mercy of God would be beyond all proportion to his Justice,
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but because that cannot be, hence it is that few are saved and many damned.
but Because that cannot be, hence it is that few Are saved and many damned.
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Answer. 2. There are more damn'd than saved, because God would hereby manifest his mercy the more to thee that art saved ;
Answer. 2. There Are more damned than saved, Because God would hereby manifest his mercy the more to thee that art saved;
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by suffering so many others to perish:
by suffering so many Others to perish:
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this is one end that God hath in it, that their destruction might set out the excellency of the glory of his grace to thee.
this is one end that God hath in it, that their destruction might Set out the excellency of the glory of his grace to thee.
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When a Limner would draw a Scutcheon, or a Picture in Or, or any other curious colours, he lays the ground-work in black,
When a Limner would draw a Scutcheon, or a Picture in Or, or any other curious colours, he lays the groundwork in black,
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and then the beauty of the other colours will thereby most appear:
and then the beauty of the other colours will thereby most appear:
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thou oh soul that hast thy sin pardoned, know that God lays the ground-work of thy mercy in the black dismal destruction of multitudes of ungodly sinners, he gives them their due, that that is their right;
thou o soul that hast thy since pardoned, know that God lays the groundwork of thy mercy in the black dismal destruction of Multitudes of ungodly Sinners, he gives them their endue, that that is their right;
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but the ultimate aim of God in it rises to this, that their destruction may make the brightness of his glorious grace appear the more gloriously to them that are saved;
but the ultimate aim of God in it rises to this, that their destruction may make the brightness of his glorious grace appear the more gloriously to them that Are saved;
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that the Saints whose sins God hath pardoned, may in Heaven have this argument to praise his grace so much the more,
that the Saints whose Sins God hath pardoned, may in Heaven have this argument to praise his grace so much the more,
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because they are cull'd out of the mass and multitude of sinners that are damn'd;
Because they Are culled out of the mass and multitude of Sinners that Are damned;
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this will mightily inflame the hearts of Saints in giving God glory in Heaven, when they shall see so many thousands and millions of thousands cast down to eternal destruction;
this will mightily inflame the hearts of Saints in giving God glory in Heaven, when they shall see so many thousands and millions of thousands cast down to Eternal destruction;
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that God should do this to set off the riches of his grace to them:
that God should do this to Set off the riches of his grace to them:
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How will this inflame their hearts in giving God glory, and this God aims at as the top of his glory that he might have a company to be the eternal objects of the riches of his grace;
How will this inflame their hearts in giving God glory, and this God aims At as the top of his glory that he might have a company to be the Eternal objects of the riches of his grace;
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and this shews the base and low account God hath of wicked men, that he lets them perish eternally, that he might magnifie the glory of his grace to Saints;
and this shows the base and low account God hath of wicked men, that he lets them perish eternally, that he might magnify the glory of his grace to Saints;
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What an aggravation is it of the greatness of Gods mercy to Saints, when he is content that so many thousands of others shall perish, that his mercy to them may more gloriously appear? As when a Prince hath a Child born, that he might shew his honour to the Child in solemnizing the Christning of the Child;
What an aggravation is it of the greatness of God's mercy to Saints, when he is content that so many thousands of Others shall perish, that his mercy to them may more gloriously appear? As when a Prince hath a Child born, that he might show his honour to the Child in solemnizing the Christening of the Child;
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it may be thousands of Oxen and Sheep shall loose their lives in the solemnizing of the joy the Prince hath in his Child:
it may be thousands of Oxen and Sheep shall lose their lives in the solemnizing of the joy the Prince hath in his Child:
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If the Solemnity of the Joy the Prince hath in that little Infant may be the cause of thousands of creatures losing their lives, this shews the dear respect he hath to his Child,
If the Solemnity of the Joy the Prince hath in that little Infant may be the cause of thousands of creatures losing their lives, this shows the dear respect he hath to his Child,
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or else he would never let so many creatures go to the Shambles, but that he might shew his respect to his little Infant:
or Else he would never let so many creatures go to the Shambles, but that he might show his respect to his little Infant:
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So says God, there is a handful of People that I have thoughts to do good too, to all eternity,
So Says God, there is a handful of People that I have thoughts to do good too, to all eternity,
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and I have set my heart upon them;
and I have Set my heart upon them;
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and that I may manifest the greatness of my mercy to them, I will let thousand thousands of others perish eternally, to be but as a black ground for that glorious work, that I intend to manifest in the riches of my grace in Christ in the pardoning of their sin:
and that I may manifest the greatness of my mercy to them, I will let thousand thousands of Others perish eternally, to be but as a black ground for that glorious work, that I intend to manifest in the riches of my grace in christ in the pardoning of their since:
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thus you see it is a peculiar mercy, and therefore blessed are they that have their iniquities forgiven;
thus you see it is a peculiar mercy, and Therefore blessed Are they that have their iniquities forgiven;
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for it is a mercy that is peculiar to them only. for it is a mercy that is peculiar to them only.
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Oh how ought they to bless God, that he hath call'd them out of the multitude,
O how ought they to bless God, that he hath called them out of the multitude,
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when he has left others to the sway of their own carnal sottish and malitious hearts to go on against the ways of grace;
when he has left Others to the sway of their own carnal sottish and malicious hearts to go on against the ways of grace;
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and all because he will have mercy on whom he will have mercy.
and all Because he will have mercy on whom he will have mercy.
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CHAP. XII. Of the Possibility of Pardoning Mercy, how it would be prised by poor Souls now under wrath.
CHAP. XII. Of the Possibility of Pardoning Mercy, how it would be prised by poor Souls now under wrath.
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FUrther, Blessed is he that hath his iniquities forgiven, because the very possibility of it to thousands of creatures now under wrath would be prised more, FUrther, Blessed is he that hath his iniquities forgiven, Because the very possibility of it to thousands of creatures now under wrath would be prised more,
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than ten thousand worlds, to have but a possibility of it upon any terms;than ten thousand world's, to have but a possibility of it upon any terms;
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those that are now damn'd in Hell, and see the stroaks of Gods dreadful wrath against them for their sin, that are now swallowed up in the gulf of misery and condemnation;
those that Are now damned in Hell, and see the Strokes of God's dreadful wrath against them for their since, that Are now swallowed up in the gulf of misery and condemnation;
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if they might have but any possibility to have their sins pardoned;
if they might have but any possibility to have their Sins pardoned;
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how would they prise it, if such a Messenger were sent from God to Hell-gates to call there and to cry out, O ye damned spirits, behold a message from the Almighty;
how would they prize it, if such a Messenger were sent from God to Hell-gates to call there and to cry out, Oh you damned spirits, behold a message from the Almighty;
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I come unto you from him, and this is the message to let you know, That there is a possibility upon some terms (that God will require) that your sins may be pardoned,
I come unto you from him, and this is the message to let you know, That there is a possibility upon Some terms (that God will require) that your Sins may be pardoned,
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and you delivered from that dreadful wrath you now lie under? How would the damned spirits sing and rejoyce,and you Delivered from that dreadful wrath you now lie under? How would the damned spirits sing and rejoice,
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and look about them to attend this message? What acclamations would there be in Hell in the mid'st of those fiery flames? What holding up of hands and rejoycing would there be to hear of such a thing, that there is a possibility on any terms? they would not stand to enquire what the terms were, whether hard or easie;
and look about them to attend this message? What acclamations would there be in Hell in the midst of those fiery flames? What holding up of hands and rejoicing would there be to hear of such a thing, that there is a possibility on any terms? they would not stand to inquire what the terms were, whither hard or easy;
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they would answer, let them be what they will, if there be but a possibility it is enough, thinking every one it might be he:
they would answer, let them be what they will, if there be but a possibility it is enough, thinking every one it might be he:
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Well then, if the possibility of being saved, would be received with such joyfulness by the damned in Hell;
Well then, if the possibility of being saved, would be received with such joyfulness by the damned in Hell;
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What then is the Possession of it, and glorious knowledge of it to a soul that is already pardoned,
What then is the Possession of it, and glorious knowledge of it to a soul that is already pardoned,
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if they would all cry out, on supposition a message should be delivered of a possibility that some should be freed from Hell,
if they would all cry out, on supposition a message should be Delivered of a possibility that Some should be freed from Hell,
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and have their sins pardoned? They would all cry out, Oh blessed, blessed indeed is he that shall have his sins pardoned, and be delivered from Hell!
and have their Sins pardoned? They would all cry out, O blessed, blessed indeed is he that shall have his Sins pardoned, and be Delivered from Hell!
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if they would give this testimony, let us give it much more;
if they would give this testimony, let us give it much more;
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Though there be a blessed difference between their condition and yours, yet not long since there was not, it may be,
Though there be a blessed difference between their condition and yours, yet not long since there was not, it may be,
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for ought you know, some of them might go to Church with you, sit in the same Pew,
for ought you know, Some of them might go to Church with you, fit in the same Pew,
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and hear those Sermons of the Evil of Sin, which now they are gone to feel,
and hear those Sermons of the Evil of since, which now they Are gone to feel,
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and are shut up in the bottomless pit, beyond any possibility of pardon:
and Are shut up in the bottomless pit, beyond any possibility of pardon:
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But this is granted to you all that are before the Lord this day, In the Name of God I can boldly preach this unto you, that if you come in and believe, there is a possibility,
But this is granted to you all that Are before the Lord this day, In the Name of God I can boldly preach this unto you, that if you come in and believe, there is a possibility,
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yea even for the worst of all, they may come in and be pardoned, Now if the damned in Hell would prise it so high,
yea even for the worst of all, they may come in and be pardoned, Now if the damned in Hell would prize it so high,
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if there were a possibility for them to be pardoned, shall not you prise it as high as they? as I remember in setting out the evil of sin, that was one thing that aggravated the sin of men above the Devils, that the Devils believe and tremble, and yet some men will not do so much as the Devils;
if there were a possibility for them to be pardoned, shall not you prize it as high as they? as I Remember in setting out the evil of since, that was one thing that aggravated the since of men above the Devils, that the Devils believe and tremble, and yet Some men will not do so much as the Devils;
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so now I say, if there were but a possibility of pardon to the damned in Hell, how would they rejoyce;
so now I say, if there were but a possibility of pardon to the damned in Hell, how would they rejoice;
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and shall not you rejoyce more than the damned souls in Hell would? Bethink your selves,
and shall not you rejoice more than the damned Souls in Hell would? Bethink your selves,
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if the damned souls in Hell would rejoyce, if they had a message of a possibility for them to be saved;
if the damned Souls in Hell would rejoice, if they had a message of a possibility for them to be saved;
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me thinks you should not be quiet, if you find not the same workings in your hearts as would be in theirs;
me thinks you should not be quiet, if you find not the same workings in your hearts as would be in theirs;
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Shall a poor Minister be forc't to say, there is less hopes to prevail with you than if he were to preach to those in Hell? Shall he say, there would be better Auditors in Hell than are here? God forbid it should be so, that there should be more stirring in Hell (if they might but here of a probability of being pardoned) than there is with you,
Shall a poor Minister be forced to say, there is less hope's to prevail with you than if he were to preach to those in Hell? Shall he say, there would be better Auditors in Hell than Are Here? God forbid it should be so, that there should be more stirring in Hell (if they might but Here of a probability of being pardoned) than there is with you,
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if your hearts are not stirr'd at the hearing of this blessed Doctrine of the Pardon of Sin;
if your hearts Are not stirred At the hearing of this blessed Doctrine of the Pardon of since;
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that there would be better Auditors in Hell than you are, whose hearts are not stirr'd in hearing the glorious mysteries of the Gospel opened,
that there would be better Auditors in Hell than you Are, whose hearts Are not stirred in hearing the glorious Mysteres of the Gospel opened,
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how a sinner may come to get the pardon of his sins; God forbid it should be so.
how a sinner may come to get the pardon of his Sins; God forbid it should be so.
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CHAP. XIII. Of Pardon of Sin, being the special end of all Gods Ordinances.
CHAP. XIII. Of Pardon of since, being the special end of all God's Ordinances.
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FUrther, Blessed is he that hath his Iniquities forgiven, because forgiveness of sin it is the special end of all the Ordinances of God ; FUrther, Blessed is he that hath his Iniquities forgiven, Because forgiveness of since it is the special end of all the Ordinances of God;
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the Ordinances of God that he has appointed and set up in his Church, attain their end in this blessed effect, in the forgiveness of sin;
the Ordinances of God that he has appointed and Set up in his Church, attain their end in this blessed Effect, in the forgiveness of since;
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and it is an argument their is much blessedness in pardon of sin, because those precious Ordinances of Christ attain their special ends in it;
and it is an argument their is much blessedness in pardon of since, Because those precious Ordinances of christ attain their special ends in it;
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there are three great Ordinances I shall instance in, the Word, Sacraments, and Discipline ;there Are three great Ordinances I shall instance in, the Word, Sacraments, and Discipline;
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and the people of God should count themselves in a happy condition when they see those blessed ends wrought on them, which God hath appointed those Ordinances to effect.
and the people of God should count themselves in a happy condition when they see those blessed ends wrought on them, which God hath appointed those Ordinances to Effect.
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1. For hearing, 'tis a great Ordinance that Christ hath appointed, When he ascended on high he gave gifts unto men ;
1. For hearing, it's a great Ordinance that christ hath appointed, When he ascended on high he gave Gifts unto men;
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upon Christs Triumphal Ascension to God the Father, he gave this great gift unto his Church, that his Church should have Pastors and Teachers;
upon Christ Triumphal Ascension to God the Father, he gave this great gift unto his Church, that his Church should have Pastors and Teachers;
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which by the way, argues the horrible wickedness of those that slight Pastors and Teachers of his Church;
which by the Way, argues the horrible wickedness of those that slight Pastors and Teachers of his Church;
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because it is part of the glorious gift of Christ when he ascended on high: Well, did Christ ordain Pastors and Teachers for the preaching the Word;
Because it is part of the glorious gift of christ when he ascended on high: Well, did christ ordain Pastors and Teachers for the preaching the Word;
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surely it is for some great end and purpose that he hath in it, there is surely some great glory he intends to reap by it.
surely it is for Some great end and purpose that he hath in it, there is surely Some great glory he intends to reap by it.
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What is the end for which Christ hath set up this great Ordinance? 2 Cor. 5.18. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself, and hath committed to us the Ministry of Reconciliation.
What is the end for which christ hath Set up this great Ordinance? 2 Cor. 5.18. And all things Are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself, and hath committed to us the Ministry of Reconciliation.
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Ministers of the Word are Ministers of Reconciliation that God hath given to his People:
Ministers of the Word Are Ministers of Reconciliation that God hath given to his People:
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what is that? read the next verse, to wit, That God was in Christ reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their tresp•sses unto them:
what is that? read the next verse, to wit, That God was in christ reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their tresp•sses unto them:
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Now then, there is a word of Reconciliation, and this is committed unto us, God hath appointed that we should have this Word of Reconciliation to convey it unto you;
Now then, there is a word of Reconciliation, and this is committed unto us, God hath appointed that we should have this Word of Reconciliation to convey it unto you;
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What is this? to wit, That God was in Christ reconciling the World unto himself, not imputing their sins;
What is this? to wit, That God was in christ reconciling the World unto himself, not imputing their Sins;
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so then forgiveness of sin is the end of this Doctrine of Reconciliation, that there should be forgiveness and pardon of sin to poor souls in and through Christ Jesus;
so then forgiveness of since is the end of this Doctrine of Reconciliation, that there should be forgiveness and pardon of since to poor Souls in and through christ jesus;
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so that this shews the great scope of this Ordinance, and the end of it, to wit, forgiveness of sin:
so that this shows the great scope of this Ordinance, and the end of it, to wit, forgiveness of since:
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therefore no wonder we stick in this Point, because the great business we have to do, is to declare the Ministry of Reconciliation,
Therefore no wonder we stick in this Point, Because the great business we have to do, is to declare the Ministry of Reconciliation,
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when a Minister is about that, he is about the work that God hath appointed him to do;
when a Minister is about that, he is about the work that God hath appointed him to do;
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all other Doctrines are but to make way for this, and to teach people how to walk worthy of it;
all other Doctrines Are but to make Way for this, and to teach people how to walk worthy of it;
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and this is the only taking Doctrine to all those that God hath appointed this mercy too,
and this is the only taking Doctrine to all those that God hath appointed this mercy too,
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though we as Ministers of Christ preach against the vanities and profits of this world;
though we as Ministers of christ preach against the vanities and profits of this world;
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but this is not the main thing, not the right method of Preaching to work upon the hearts of People,
but this is not the main thing, not the right method of Preaching to work upon the hearts of People,
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nor the great end of Christs Ascention, he did not give gifts principally for these things,
nor the great end of Christ Ascension, he did not give Gifts principally for these things,
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but that men should be able to reveal the great Doctrine of Pardon of sin:
but that men should be able to reveal the great Doctrine of Pardon of since:
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Ministers need not keep a stir to get esteem and love, and to make themselves honourable among the People;
Ministers need not keep a stir to get esteem and love, and to make themselves honourable among the People;
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if they did but apply themselves to Preach this great Doctrine God hath set them about, That God was in Christ reconciling the world unto himself not imputing their sins, they cannot but gain honour in the hearts of those that God hath appointed this mercy too; (Many complain they want respect and honour, let them take pains in this Doctrine,
if they did but apply themselves to Preach this great Doctrine God hath Set them about, That God was in christ reconciling the world unto himself not imputing their Sins, they cannot but gain honour in the hearts of those that God hath appointed this mercy too; (Many complain they want respect and honour, let them take pains in this Doctrine,
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and they cannot choose but they must get honour, if once this Word of Reconciliation take hold on any mans heart by Faith and Repentance;
and they cannot choose but they must get honour, if once this Word of Reconciliation take hold on any men heart by Faith and Repentance;
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let men speak against such a Minister never so much, say what they will of him,) his heart will not be taken off from him,
let men speak against such a Minister never so much, say what they will of him,) his heart will not be taken off from him,
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but will be ready to answer as the poor blind man did the Scribes and Pharisees who raised on Christ, Joh. 9.24. Saying, give glory to God;
but will be ready to answer as the poor blind man did the Scribes and Pharisees who raised on christ, John 9.24. Saying, give glory to God;
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but we know this man is a sinner: He answered whether he be a sinner or no, I know not;
but we know this man is a sinner: He answered whither he be a sinner or no, I know not;
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One thing I know, that whereas I was blind, now I see, be it was that opened my eyes ; thus he answered their slander:One thing I know, that whereas I was blind, now I see, be it was that opened my eyes; thus he answered their slander:
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and so when others clamour against a Minister, and speak evil of them, that soul that hath his eyes opened, he will say, I am sure God hath done great things for me by him:
and so when Others clamour against a Minister, and speak evil of them, that soul that hath his eyes opened, he will say, I am sure God hath done great things for me by him:
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he hath shew'd me the evil of sin, and the sad condition I was in by nature,
he hath showed me the evil of since, and the sad condition I was in by nature,
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and he hath revealed to me the exceeding riches of the mercy and grace of God,
and he hath revealed to me the exceeding riches of the mercy and grace of God,
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and my soul hath sound it so, God hath come to my soul in his Preaching:
and my soul hath found it so, God hath come to my soul in his Preaching:
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Now such a Ministry as this will certainly ingage the hearts of people to them;
Now such a Ministry as this will Certainly engage the hearts of people to them;
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'tis not the man so much as Christ in the man, and this is the end of our Ministry, not to tell this or that conceit or story,
it's not the man so much as christ in the man, and this is the end of our Ministry, not to tell this or that conceit or story,
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but to shew you the riches of the grace of God in the pardon of sin,
but to show you the riches of the grace of God in the pardon of since,
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and the Justification of your Souls through Christ Jesus, your Acceptation and Reconciliation through him, this is the first Ordinance.
and the Justification of your Souls through christ jesus, your Acceptation and Reconciliation through him, this is the First Ordinance.
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2. The Sacraments, for what purpose hath Christ ordained them? the main end for which they were ordained is for Sealing, in the Supper is sealed up Gods mercy in the pardon of sin, Matth. 26 28. Christ tells his Disciples, The Cup is the blood of the New Testament which is shed for many for the Remission of Sin ;
2. The Sacraments, for what purpose hath christ ordained them? the main end for which they were ordained is for Sealing, in the Supper is sealed up God's mercy in the pardon of since, Matthew 26 28. christ tells his Disciples, The Cup is the blood of the New Testament which is shed for many for the Remission of since;
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as if Christ had said, this is the great Ordinance to seal unto People the pardon of their sins:
as if christ had said, this is the great Ordinance to seal unto People the pardon of their Sins:
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Brethren, the King does not use to set his Broad Seal to trifles and toys,
Brothers, the King does not use to Set his Broad Seal to trifles and toys,
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and fancies, but unto things of great concernment and consequence, they must be such that shall have the Broad Seal:
and fancies, but unto things of great concernment and consequence, they must be such that shall have the Broad Seal:
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so here, because pardon of sin is such a blessed thing, the Broad Seal of Heaven is ordained to seal it;
so Here, Because pardon of since is such a blessed thing, the Broad Seal of Heaven is ordained to seal it;
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and when the Sacrament is administred rightly, it is no other but the Broad Seal of Heaven to Seal up the pardon of thy sin ;
and when the Sacrament is administered rightly, it is no other but the Broad Seal of Heaven to Seal up the pardon of thy since;
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and so should men and women come to receive the Sacrament, they should think this day is a sealing-day;
and so should men and women come to receive the Sacrament, they should think this day is a Sealing-day;
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as in Courts of Justice they have their Sealing-days, and 'tis usually said, such a day is a Sealing-day,
as in Courts of justice they have their Sealing-days, and it's usually said, such a day is a Sealing-day,
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so a Sacrament day is a sealing-day, sealing up to you the the great blessedness of forgiveness of sin;
so a Sacrament day is a Sealing-day, sealing up to you the the great blessedness of forgiveness of since;
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a Soul thinks thus, I am a poor wretched vile sinner before the Lord, woe unto me;
a Soul thinks thus, I am a poor wretched vile sinner before the Lord, woe unto me;
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thus and thus have I done, woe is me. But I have heard of the riches of Gods grace in pardoning my sin;
thus and thus have I done, woe is me. But I have herd of the riches of God's grace in pardoning my since;
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and this day God calls me to come in, and have the pardon of my sin sealed with the Broad Seal of Heaven, that my soul may be assured,
and this day God calls me to come in, and have the pardon of my since sealed with the Broad Seal of Heaven, that my soul may be assured,
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and I may go away in peace, and be comforted and quieted in the great business that lies upon me, those sins of mine that have so grated on my Conscience,
and I may go away in peace, and be comforted and quieted in the great business that lies upon me, those Sins of mine that have so grated on my Conscience,
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and for which I have had dreadful apprehensions of the Clouds of Gods displeasure hanging over my head;
and for which I have had dreadful apprehensions of the Clouds of God's displeasure hanging over my head;
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this day I am to go to have the sealing of a pardon of them all: this day I am to go to have the sealing of a pardon of them all:
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Thus should men and women come to the Sacrament with such thoughts upon their hearts,
Thus should men and women come to the Sacrament with such thoughts upon their hearts,
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as an Ordinance appointed and ordained by Christ for the sealing up the pardon of their sins.
as an Ordinance appointed and ordained by christ for the sealing up the pardon of their Sins.
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3. The third Ordinance is the Ordinance of Discipline, whose sins soever you remit they are remitted, Joh. 20.22. and those who are cast out of the Church, and then received in again, find it to be an Ordinance of Christ, to assure them of remission of their sins.
3. The third Ordinance is the Ordinance of Discipline, whose Sins soever you remit they Are remitted, John 20.22. and those who Are cast out of the Church, and then received in again, find it to be an Ordinance of christ, to assure them of remission of their Sins.
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It casts out those that are scandalous, and when they repent it receives them in again,
It Cast out those that Are scandalous, and when they Repent it receives them in again,
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and thereby assures them of the pardon of their sins. A Transition to the Application.
and thereby assures them of the pardon of their Sins. A Transition to the Application.
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Having done with the Explication, if you would run over and make some recollection of what has bin delivered of the glorious blessedness of this mercy of forgiveness of sins, you might see the effects following thereupon.
Having done with the Explication, if you would run over and make Some recollection of what has been Delivered of the glorious blessedness of this mercy of forgiveness of Sins, you might see the effects following thereupon.
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I have shew'd you the abundant grace of God that is declared in the forgiveness of sin.
I have showed you the abundant grace of God that is declared in the forgiveness of since.
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I have shew'd you the many mysteries that there are in it, and that it is an inlet to many other mercies;
I have showed you the many Mysteres that there Are in it, and that it is an inlet to many other Mercies;
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I have shewed you the great difficulties it passes through, and how much the heart of God the Father, Son,
I have showed you the great difficulties it passes through, and how much the heart of God the Father, Son,
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and Holy Ghost, was in this mercy;
and Holy Ghost, was in this mercy;
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I shewed you, it was a perfect and an irrevocable mercy, a mercy denyed to Angels,
I showed you, it was a perfect and an irrevocable mercy, a mercy denied to Angels,
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and shewed but to a few of mankind, compared to those that are past by;
and showed but to a few of mankind, compared to those that Are passed by;
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I have shewed, it is a mercy, the very possibility of it would make the damned to rejoyce,
I have showed, it is a mercy, the very possibility of it would make the damned to rejoice,
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and it is a mercy, that is the end of all Ordinances: And now having come to some period of the Explication, methinks that Scripture comes presently into my mind, that notable place in Rom. 8.31. If these things be so, if God thus gloriously appear, in the riches of his grace for the pardon of sin;
and it is a mercy, that is the end of all Ordinances: And now having come to Some Period of the Explication, methinks that Scripture comes presently into my mind, that notable place in Rom. 8.31. If these things be so, if God thus gloriously appear, in the riches of his grace for the pardon of since;
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What shall we then say to these things? the Apostle after he had spent some time in opening the Doctrine of free Justification,What shall we then say to these things? the Apostle After he had spent Some time in opening the Doctrine of free Justification,
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for the working it upon the heart of the Romans, and his own heart too, says, What shall we say to these things? the holy Apostle stood as a man amazed at the wonderful richness of the grace of God in pardoning of sin;
for the working it upon the heart of the Roman, and his own heart too, Says, What shall we say to these things? the holy Apostle stood as a man amazed At the wondered richness of the grace of God in pardoning of since;
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in the verse before, having said, Moreover, whom he did predestinate them he called, and whom he called, them he justified;
in the verse before, having said, Moreover, whom he did predestinate them he called, and whom he called, them he justified;
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and whom he justified, them he also glorified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified:
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And having spoken much to the point of Justification in this Chapter, he concludes at vers. 31. Now what shall we say to those things? as if he had said, Lord,
And having spoken much to the point of Justification in this Chapter, he concludes At vers. 31. Now what shall we say to those things? as if he had said, Lord,
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how does thy glory appear in the Justification of a sinner, and pardoning his sin through Jesus Christ? that we cannot but stand amazed at the greatness of thy glory appearing herein!
how does thy glory appear in the Justification of a sinner, and pardoning his since through jesus christ? that we cannot but stand amazed At the greatness of thy glory appearing herein!
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that we know not what to say, there is so much of thy glorious grace appears, that our mouths are stopped;
that we know not what to say, there is so much of thy glorious grace appears, that our mouths Are stopped;
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What shall we say to these things? So now, after we have heard of these glorious things, of the glorious Revelation of the grace of God in and through his Son, working in such a glorious and mysterious way of godliness for the justifying of a sinner, and pardoning of his sin;
What shall we say to these things? So now, After we have herd of these glorious things, of the glorious Revelation of the grace of God in and through his Son, working in such a glorious and mysterious Way of godliness for the justifying of a sinner, and pardoning of his since;
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if we could now sit down as men and women amazed and astonished, as having our hearts so fill'd with the glory of these things,
if we could now fit down as men and women amazed and astonished, as having our hearts so filled with the glory of these things,
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as being not able to express our selves, but even sit down amazed at the brightness of the glory of them;
as being not able to express our selves, but even fit down amazed At the brightness of the glory of them;
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it would be an excellent fruit of our attendance in hearing those things, we should sanctifie the Name of God in it;
it would be an excellent fruit of our attendance in hearing those things, we should sanctify the Name of God in it;
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and t'would be very happy for us;
and would be very happy for us;
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but if not while we are here together, yet, get into your Closets, and look into this mystery of godliness,
but if not while we Are Here together, yet, get into your Closets, and look into this mystery of godliness,
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and recollect what you can of that which you have heard; and let this consideration lie warm upon your hearts and thoughts: O Lord!
and recollect what you can of that which you have herd; and let this consideration lie warm upon your hearts and thoughts: Oh Lord!
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what shall we say to these things? that God should have such thoughts of such mercy and grace in the pardon of sin, as we have heard;
what shall we say to these things? that God should have such thoughts of such mercy and grace in the pardon of since, as we have herd;
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What shall we say to it? and though for the present your hearts be not able to express more, yet by meditation;
What shall we say to it? and though for the present your hearts be not able to express more, yet by meditation;
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sure the fire will kindle, and bring forth some admirable expressions in glorifying the Name of God,
sure the fire will kindle, and bring forth Some admirable expressions in glorifying the Name of God,
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or in singing some Psalm to his praise, or in doubbling and trebbling that blessed acclamation with the heavenly Host, Luk. 2.14. Glory to God in the Highest, on Earth peace, good will towards men ;
or in singing Some Psalm to his praise, or in doubbling and trebbling that blessed acclamation with the heavenly Host, Luk. 2.14. Glory to God in the Highest, on Earth peace, good will towards men;
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O here is the good will of God towards poor wretched vile men; Glory be to God in the Highest;
Oh Here is the good will of God towards poor wretched vile men; Glory be to God in the Highest;
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Lord, What is man that thou should'st be so mindful of him? thou hast made him a little lower than the Angels ;Lord, What is man that thou Shouldst be so mindful of him? thou hast made him a little lower than the Angels;
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nay, as you have heard this day, God has set him above those Angels that sinned against him;
nay, as you have herd this day, God has Set him above those Angels that sinned against him;
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Christ would not shew mercy to them, they could not be pardoned;
christ would not show mercy to them, they could not be pardoned;
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this is for poor sinners in the world, a generation of those that seek him, that have this great mercy of pardon and forgiveness of sin revealed to them;
this is for poor Sinners in the world, a generation of those that seek him, that have this great mercy of pardon and forgiveness of since revealed to them;
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What shall we say to these things? the Apostles expression may help us to make way to the Application,
What shall we say to these things? the Apostles expression may help us to make Way to the Application,
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and as I have told you we should sanctifie the Name of God, in standing amazed at the wonderful grace of God that gloriously appears in the Justification of a sinner,
and as I have told you we should sanctify the Name of God, in standing amazed At the wondered grace of God that gloriously appears in the Justification of a sinner,
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as we have opened in many Particulars.
as we have opened in many Particulars.
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And now we have many things to say in the Application of these things, for the answer to that question, What shall we say to these things? attend in the fear of God,
And now we have many things to say in the Application of these things, for the answer to that question, What shall we say to these things? attend in the Fear of God,
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and you shall hear in the Application what shall be said to those things, you have heard in the former Doctrine.
and you shall hear in the Application what shall be said to those things, you have herd in the former Doctrine.
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CHAP. XIV. Of the Dishonour that is done by Men to the Pardoning Grace of God by slighting of it.
CHAP. XIV. Of the Dishonour that is done by Men to the Pardoning Grace of God by slighting of it.
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FIrst, this we have to say to those things, Surely if the Pardon of Sin be so great a mercy as you have heard, First, this we have to say to those things, Surely if the Pardon of since be so great a mercy as you have herd,
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and that there is such a wonderful work of God in it;
and that there is such a wondered work of God in it;
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then it must needs be a horrible and vile thing to sin against this grace that the heart of God is so much in ;then it must needs be a horrible and vile thing to sin against this grace that the heart of God is so much in;
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to dishonour this great work of God must needs be a very vile and horrible thing:
to dishonour this great work of God must needs be a very vile and horrible thing:
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And this hath been my intention, my very plot, as to set forth the greatness of the grace of God in the mercy of forgiveness;
And this hath been my intention, my very plot, as to Set forth the greatness of the grace of God in the mercy of forgiveness;
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so also to keep you from sinning against this grace.
so also to keep you from sinning against this grace.
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If he be blessed upon whom such a great and glorious work of God is wrought in forgiveness of sin;
If he be blessed upon whom such a great and glorious work of God is wrought in forgiveness of since;
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then it must needs be a most horrible and dreadful thing for any man or woman to sin against this grace of God;
then it must needs be a most horrible and dreadful thing for any man or woman to sin against this grace of God;
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and horrible to dishonour such a great work of God as this is.
and horrible to dishonour such a great work of God as this is.
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But who are they that dishonour this great work of God? or how many wayes may we be guilty in sinning against this great mercy of God in forgiveness of sin? I shall shew first who they be that cast dishonour on this great work of God; But who Are they that dishonour this great work of God? or how many ways may we be guilty in sinning against this great mercy of God in forgiveness of since? I shall show First who they be that cast dishonour on this great work of God;
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and Secondly, Shew the greatness of the sin, what a dangerous thing it is to sin against this great work of God in pardoning sin.
and Secondly, Show the greatness of the since, what a dangerous thing it is to since against this great work of God in pardoning since.
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First, They sin against this great work of God in pardoning sin that are altogether careless, who little or nothing mind it, First, They sin against this great work of God in pardoning since that Are altogether careless, who little or nothing mind it,
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or scarce spend any time about it:
or scarce spend any time about it:
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there are a generation of men and women in the world, that have sin and guilt enough upon their spirits,
there Are a generation of men and women in the world, that have since and guilt enough upon their spirits,
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yet they scarce ever call to mind, or question what are the terms between God and their own Souls,
yet they scarce ever call to mind, or question what Are the terms between God and their own Souls,
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how things stand between God and them? what God hath to charge them withal? whether God hath any thing against them,
how things stand between God and them? what God hath to charge them withal? whither God hath any thing against them,
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yea or no? How few of you now this morning that are come into the presence of God, have had your thoughts working thus? O my soul how is it with thee? How does matters stand betwixt God and thee? What guilt is it thou hast upon thy Spirit? What hath Divine Justice to charge thee withal? Conscience speak freely and fully:
yea or no? How few of you now this morning that Are come into the presence of God, have had your thoughts working thus? Oh my soul how is it with thee? How does matters stand betwixt God and thee? What guilt is it thou haste upon thy Spirit? What hath Divine justice to charge thee withal? Conscience speak freely and Fully:
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What is there in Heaven against me? Is there any thing upon Record that I am charg'd withal? How is it between God and me? O what strangers are most men unto such thoughts as these!What is there in Heaven against me? Is there any thing upon Record that I am charged withal? How is it between God and me? Oh what Strangers Are most men unto such thoughts as these!
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but go on in a sleepy, secure, and dead hearted way, either they believe there is no guilt at all upon their spirits,
but go on in a sleepy, secure, and dead hearted Way, either they believe there is no guilt At all upon their spirits,
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or no great evil in that guilt, or else think 'tis no great matter for God to pardon;
or no great evil in that guilt, or Else think it's no great matter for God to pardon;
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you are very solicitous for the flesh, what you shall eat and drink, and what you shall put on ;
you Are very solicitous for the Flesh, what you shall eat and drink, and what you shall put on;
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and for your Estates, how to get and increase in the world: But to make up the Records between God and your Souls, to get them discharg'd,
and for your Estates, how to get and increase in the world: But to make up the Records between God and your Souls, to get them discharged,
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and the Records of Heaven cancell'd that are against you:
and the Records of Heaven canceled that Are against you:
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O how seldom do these things take up your thoughts? know you that are of such careless spirits about this great matter of pardon of sin, that it is a great aggravation of your sin, that you are so careless about that great work of God in pardoning sin, you are careless and spend but a few thoughts about that;
Oh how seldom do these things take up your thoughts? know you that Are of such careless spirits about this great matter of pardon of since, that it is a great aggravation of your since, that you Are so careless about that great work of God in pardoning since, you Are careless and spend but a few thoughts about that;
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that hath (as I may so speak with holy reverence) taken up the heart of the infinite God from all eternity:
that hath (as I may so speak with holy Reverence) taken up the heart of the infinite God from all eternity:
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certainly, there is not any in the world, not any of the works of God towards his creatures hath taken up the thoughts and heart of God so much as this one work of the pardon of sin,
Certainly, there is not any in the world, not any of the works of God towards his creatures hath taken up the thoughts and heart of God so much as this one work of the pardon of since,
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& yet your thoughts are not taken up with it, you little mind it: certainly there is a great disproportion between your thoughts and Gods;
& yet your thoughts Are not taken up with it, you little mind it: Certainly there is a great disproportion between your thoughts and God's;
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whereas those that are godly, should labour to work as God works;
whereas those that Are godly, should labour to work as God works;
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and those things that hath taken up the heart of God, should take up their hearts;
and those things that hath taken up the heart of God, should take up their hearts;
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whereas those things that are even unworthy of an immortal Soul take up your thoughts,
whereas those things that Are even unworthy of an immortal Soul take up your thoughts,
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and those objects that take up the thoughts & heart of God about pardoning sin, your own Consciences can tell you is very little in your thoughts and hearts:
and those objects that take up the thoughts & heart of God about pardoning since, your own Consciences can tell you is very little in your thoughts and hearts:
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Certainly my Brethren, were the thoughts of men and women taken up about this serious and great business of getting pardon of their sin, it would prevent and cure them of thousands of other vain, slight, foolish and wicked thoughts;
Certainly my Brothers, were the thoughts of men and women taken up about this serious and great business of getting pardon of their since, it would prevent and cure them of thousands of other vain, slight, foolish and wicked thoughts;
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there are, I suppose, many of you begin to be sensible of sin, and of the base wandring, filthy, unclean,
there Are, I suppose, many of you begin to be sensible of since, and of the base wandering, filthy, unclean,
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and wicked thoughts of your hearts;
and wicked thoughts of your hearts;
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and you say, O that we could but help our selves against these wandring, vile and wicked thoughts;
and you say, Oh that we could but help our selves against these wandering, vile and wicked thoughts;
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surely this would be a great help, if you would get your thoughts possest with serious subjects, it would have a great deal of waight in it, to help you against those light and vain things your thoughts work about.
surely this would be a great help, if you would get your thoughts possessed with serious subject's, it would have a great deal of weight in it, to help you against those Light and vain things your thoughts work about.
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Now of all subjects in the world, this is the most serious about the grace of God;
Now of all subject's in the world, this is the most serious about the grace of God;
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How his infinite wisdom hath wrought to reconcile himself to your souls, in the bringing about the pardon of sin,
How his infinite Wisdom hath wrought to reconcile himself to your Souls, in the bringing about the pardon of since,
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and making peace between himself and the Children of men. and making peace between himself and the Children of men.
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Now if you would take up your thoughts about the great business of getting pardon of your sins, it would take off your thoughts from other things:
Now if you would take up your thoughts about the great business of getting pardon of your Sins, it would take off your thoughts from other things:
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Suppose a man have a vain, slight, wandering, foolish heart;
Suppose a man have a vain, slight, wandering, foolish heart;
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yet if he were condemned to die some dreadful tormenting death, his thoughts would quickly be taken off from other things,
yet if he were condemned to die Some dreadful tormenting death, his thoughts would quickly be taken off from other things,
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and taken up about using means; if there were any possibility to deliver himself from death;
and taken up about using means; if there were any possibility to deliver himself from death;
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Jerom in one of his Epistles hath this Relation of one that was troubled with vile thoughts,Jerome in one of his Epistles hath this Relation of one that was troubled with vile thoughts,
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and he, that he complained unto had this device, I name it not to approve it,
and he, that he complained unto had this device, I name it not to approve it,
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but he had this device, he brought the man to have a charge of a crime laid against him,
but he had this device, he brought the man to have a charge of a crime laid against him,
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and caused him to be brought before a Judge, and put into Prison, and afterwards he came to him,
and caused him to be brought before a Judge, and put into Prison, and afterwards he Come to him,
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and askt him, How is it now with you? Does your vain thoughts still abide with you as they were wont to do? he gave him this answer, says he, I cannot live, and what shall I now think of Uncleanness and Fornication? I am in danger of my life,
and asked him, How is it now with you? Does your vain thoughts still abide with you as they were wont to do? he gave him this answer, Says he, I cannot live, and what shall I now think of Uncleanness and Fornication? I am in danger of my life,
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and I have now no time to think of such things ; and that help't and cured his thoughts:and I have now no time to think of such things; and that helped and cured his thoughts:
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from this we may see, that if a soul was possest of the evil of sin,
from this we may see, that if a soul was possessed of the evil of since,
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and the danger of condemnation, the necessity and great consequence of a pardon; what a mighty means would it be to take off your thoughts from other things, and turn them upon this;
and the danger of condemnation, the necessity and great consequence of a pardon; what a mighty means would it be to take off your thoughts from other things, and turn them upon this;
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and certainly, who ever you are, whose thoughts are not mightily taken up about this great subject of the pardon of your sins, you take the name of God in vain, and do not sanctifie him in this great work of his ;
and Certainly, who ever you Are, whose thoughts Are not mightily taken up about this great Subject of the pardon of your Sins, you take the name of God in vain, and do not sanctify him in this great work of his;
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and know this, you that spend your days sleeping in security, your damnation sleeps and slumbers not;
and know this, you that spend your days sleeping in security, your damnation sleeps and slumbers not;
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and until your sin be pardoned, the infinite justice of God is working your doom,
and until your since be pardoned, the infinite Justice of God is working your doom,
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for the full satisfaction of it, that is the first thing they dishonour God that go on in secure courses without minding such a great thing as the pardon of sin is.
for the full satisfaction of it, that is the First thing they dishonour God that go on in secure courses without minding such a great thing as the pardon of since is.
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Secondly, Others dishonour God, who in stead of making it their great business in this world to get their sin pardoned, they make it their great work to increase the guilt of sin, by heaping up more and more guilt and so make the flame greater, and add to it continually;
Secondly, Others dishonour God, who in stead of making it their great business in this world to get their since pardoned, they make it their great work to increase the guilt of since, by heaping up more and more guilt and so make the flame greater, and add to it continually;
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you would think it a very unreasonable and desperate thing in a man, that being condemn'd to some grievous and dreadful death,
you would think it a very unreasonable and desperate thing in a man, that being condemned to Some grievous and dreadful death,
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yet there being a pardon propounded, and some possibility of it, and a friend for this very end get a Reprieval of the King for two or three days, that he might have time to sue out his Pardon; suppose such a thing:
yet there being a pardon propounded, and Some possibility of it, and a friend for this very end get a Reprieval of the King for two or three days, that he might have time to sue out his Pardon; suppose such a thing:
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Now then, if this man in this time of Reprieval that is given for this very end, to seek a Pardon, should call for good cheer and musick, merriment and sporting,
Now then, if this man in this time of Reprieval that is given for this very end, to seek a Pardon, should call for good cheer and music, merriment and sporting,
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and not only so, but fall into railing against the Prince, increase his guilt, and provoke the Prince more and more against him;
and not only so, but fallen into railing against the Prince, increase his guilt, and provoke the Prince more and more against him;
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Would not every man say, this man is worthy of the greatest extream tormentingest death that could be devised? Nay, I suppose, should you hear of such an one condemn'd to die,
Would not every man say, this man is worthy of the greatest extreme tormentingest death that could be devised? Nay, I suppose, should you hear of such an one condemned to die,
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and had his life given him for this very end, you would think, surely this man will spend these days in another manner than ever he spent his time before:
and had his life given him for this very end, you would think, surely this man will spend these days in Another manner than ever he spent his time before:
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you that would think so of such a man, it may be some of you,
you that would think so of such a man, it may be Some of you,
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before the Lord this day, are guilty of the same evil, for this is a certain truth, that all the men in the world have been condemn'd to eternal death,
before the Lord this day, Are guilty of the same evil, for this is a certain truth, that all the men in the world have been condemned to Eternal death,
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and all the time of your life is given you for this very end, a few days that God gives you for this very purpose, meerly that you might have a little liberty to sue out your pardon,
and all the time of your life is given you for this very end, a few days that God gives you for this very purpose, merely that you might have a little liberty to sue out your pardon,
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and make up your peace with God:
and make up your peace with God:
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O that men and women would but understand this, what they live for, that all the time of their lives is given them to make up their peace with God;
Oh that men and women would but understand this, what they live for, that all the time of their lives is given them to make up their peace with God;
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you are to know it is given for this end, meerly as a Malefactor hath a Reprieve to get his Pardon;
you Are to know it is given for this end, merely as a Malefactor hath a Reprieve to get his Pardon;
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this is your very condition, you stand before the Lord guilty of eternal death, but God in his patience and long-sufferance gives you a few days to live to sue out your Pardon,
this is your very condition, you stand before the Lord guilty of Eternal death, but God in his patience and long-sufferance gives you a few days to live to sue out your Pardon,
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and if you let this time slip, and these days be gone, I profess to you this day,
and if you let this time slip, and these days be gone, I profess to you this day,
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before the Lord, that mercy it self shall never save you;
before the Lord, that mercy it self shall never save you;
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I would but know of many of you, how you spend these days? you are not certain of one day, it may be not an hour;
I would but know of many of you, how you spend these days? you Are not certain of one day, it may be not an hour;
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Do you spend these days in making it the great business and work of your Souls to sue out a Pardon? Let me speak to you,
Do you spend these days in making it the great business and work of your Souls to sue out a Pardon? Let me speak to you,
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and O that you would speak it in secret between God and your own Souls,
and Oh that you would speak it in secret between God and your own Souls,
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and that you would answer in the Name of God every soul present, to this Question, Soul hast thou made it the great work and business of thy life, above all things in the world, to sue out thy Pardon,
and that you would answer in the Name of God every soul present, to this Question, Soul hast thou made it the great work and business of thy life, above all things in the world, to sue out thy Pardon,
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and seek for Reconciliation with thy God, and a discharge of thy sins? I verily fear that many of you that hear me this day,and seek for Reconciliation with thy God, and a discharge of thy Sins? I verily Fear that many of you that hear me this day,
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if we could but hear Conscience speak, would answer, What? I make it the great work and business of my life to sue out a Pardon, God knows it hath been the great work and business of my life to increase my guilt;
if we could but hear Conscience speak, would answer, What? I make it the great work and business of my life to sue out a Pardon, God knows it hath been the great work and business of my life to increase my guilt;
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there is not a day goes over my head, but I have brought more guilt upon my self by wicked Oaths, taking Gods Name in vain, neglecting his Worship, abusing of his creatures, perhaps by drunkenness or uncleanness;
there is not a day Goes over my head, but I have brought more guilt upon my self by wicked Oaths, taking God's Name in vain, neglecting his Worship, abusing of his creatures, perhaps by Drunkenness or uncleanness;
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methinks your Consciences might misgive you, when you are so far from making it the great business of your lives to sue for pardon, that you make it your great work to encrease your guilt;
methinks your Consciences might misgive you, when you Are so Far from making it the great business of your lives to sue for pardon, that you make it your great work to increase your guilt;
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Dost thou think ever to get pardon of thy sin, so long as thou goest on to encrease thy guilt,
Dost thou think ever to get pardon of thy since, so long as thou goest on to increase thy guilt,
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and make thy self more vile? the lives of many people are such in a course of wickedness, that it bespeaks them that either they are resolved to perish eternally in their sin,
and make thy self more vile? the lives of many people Are such in a course of wickedness, that it bespeaks them that either they Are resolved to perish eternally in their since,
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or else to make it to be as great a burden to the mercy of God as can be in the pardoning of their sin;
or Else to make it to be as great a burden to the mercy of God as can be in the pardoning of their since;
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if it be so mighty a work of God to pardon sin, observe what I say;
if it be so mighty a work of God to pardon since, observe what I say;
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it follows from the point wherein I opened the wonderful work of God in pardoning any one sin;
it follows from the point wherein I opened the wondered work of God in pardoning any one since;
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think thus, Is it so great a work of God to pardon one sin? Shall I go on then to add sin unto sin to make the work greater? Friend,
think thus, Is it so great a work of God to pardon one since? Shall I go on then to add since unto since to make the work greater? Friend,
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if God pardon but one sin in thought that thou hast been guilty of in all thy life, it would be a work that would yield thee matter of praise to all eternity;
if God pardon but one since in Thought that thou hast been guilty of in all thy life, it would be a work that would yield thee matter of praise to all eternity;
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and wilt thou be so desperate then as to add sin unto sin? As suppose a man had some grievous disease,
and wilt thou be so desperate then as to add since unto since? As suppose a man had Some grievous disease,
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and it would be the strangest work to cure him that ever was wrought since the Earth and Heavens were made,
and it would be the strangest work to cure him that ever was wrought since the Earth and Heavens were made,
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if this man should go on by intemperate courses, to increase the malignity and venom of it day by day more and more;
if this man should go on by intemperate courses, to increase the malignity and venom of it day by day more and more;
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what a desperate thing would this be esteemed in him, especially if he were in a possibility of cure;
what a desperate thing would this be esteemed in him, especially if he were in a possibility of cure;
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yea, and perhaps he could tell others, that there is some possibility, and yet he goes on to encrease the malignity more and more;
yea, and perhaps he could tell Others, that there is Some possibility, and yet he Goes on to increase the malignity more and more;
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how would every one think this mans courses unreasonable? O that we would consider of the unreasonableness of the dealings of men with God;
how would every one think this men courses unreasonable? O that we would Consider of the unreasonableness of the dealings of men with God;
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men are ashamed to be unreasonable in their dealings with men, but in their dealings with God, they are as unreasonable as can be imagined;
men Are ashamed to be unreasonable in their dealings with men, but in their dealings with God, they Are as unreasonable as can be imagined;
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you are guilty of many sins, have you hope to be forgiven, yes, you will say, you have hope;
you Are guilty of many Sins, have you hope to be forgiven, yes, you will say, you have hope;
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have you hope? if God deliver you from any of your sins, he must do such a work as is greater than the making of Heaven and Earth;
have you hope? if God deliver you from any of your Sins, he must do such a work as is greater than the making of Heaven and Earth;
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what do you then to encrease your sin, when it is so great a work to pardon your sin:
what do you then to increase your since, when it is so great a work to pardon your since:
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O! the horrible wickedness of men and women to increase their sin, Josh. 22.17. I may allude unto it, and it is an argument of great force, Is the iniquity of Peor too little, from which we are not cleansed to this day? so I may say to sinners going on in their sins;
OH! the horrible wickedness of men and women to increase their since, Josh. 22.17. I may allude unto it, and it is an argument of great force, Is the iniquity of Peor too little, from which we Are not cleansed to this day? so I may say to Sinners going on in their Sins;
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Is the iniquity of Peor too little, from which you are not cleansed to this day? What, is the iniquity of your youth too little that you committed,Is the iniquity of Peor too little, from which you Are not cleansed to this day? What, is the iniquity of your youth too little that you committed,
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and mispent your time when you were Prentice, or lived in such and such a family? Is that sin too little to magnifie the grace of God in pardoning of it,
and Mis-spent your time when you were Prentice, or lived in such and such a family? Is that since too little to magnify the grace of God in pardoning of it,
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but that you must add more and more unto it, as if you would tempt God to try and see whether God would extend his mercy further and further? we tell you in the Name of God,
but that you must add more and more unto it, as if you would tempt God to try and see whither God would extend his mercy further and further? we tell you in the Name of God,
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and say to you, the sins you have committed already are so grievous, that it must needs be a wonderful work of God to forgive them;
and say to you, the Sins you have committed already Are so grievous, that it must needs be a wondered work of God to forgive them;
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and what, must you needs add more and more, and tempt God to extend his mercy further? Take heed of tempting God to extend his mercy further,
and what, must you needs add more and more, and tempt God to extend his mercy further? Take heed of tempting God to extend his mercy further,
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for though God may be pleased to extend his mercy thus far;
for though God may be pleased to extend his mercy thus Far;
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Who shall prescribe God how far he shall go? Who can tell but that the thoughts of God towards thee are thus, that he will go thus far to pardon thee,
Who shall prescribe God how Far he shall go? Who can tell but that the thoughts of God towards thee Are thus, that he will go thus Far to pardon thee,
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but if thou go on in sin, who can tell whether he will go on to pardon further? 'Tis true,
but if thou go on in since, who can tell whither he will go on to pardon further? It's true,
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when God comes to pardon, he will do them all away;
when God comes to pardon, he will do them all away;
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but know thou that goest on to increase the guilt of thy sin, thou may'st find it,
but know thou that goest on to increase the guilt of thy since, thou Mayest find it,
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as many thousands have found it a mighty hard thing, which hath cost them much anguish and distress of spirit, to get the pardon of their sin sealed in the Court of Conscience,
as many thousands have found it a mighty hard thing, which hath cost them much anguish and distress of Spirit, to get the pardon of their since sealed in the Court of Conscience,
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though it was sealed before in Heaven; O the anguish of spirit it hath cost them!
though it was sealed before in Heaven; Oh the anguish of Spirit it hath cost them!
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and dost thou still go on to heap up more and more sin, as if the pardon of thy sin was nothing? there is a great deal of reason in this, to cry to sinners to stop in the course of sin;
and dost thou still go on to heap up more and more since, as if the pardon of thy since was nothing? there is a great deal of reason in this, to cry to Sinners to stop in the course of since;
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for thou hast gone on enough already, go no further, that's a second abuse of the mercy of God in pardoning sin.
for thou hast gone on enough already, go no further, that's a second abuse of the mercy of God in pardoning since.
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Thirdly, They abuse the mercy of God that have extream slight thoughts of pardon of sin, that think to have it at any time,
Thirdly, They abuse the mercy of God that have extreme slight thoughts of pardon of since, that think to have it At any time,
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when they will, 'tis but repenting ;
when they will, it's but repenting;
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as it was said of Lewis the xith, King of France, That he wore a Crusifix in his Hat,
as it was said of Lewis the xith, King of France, That he wore a Crusifix in his Hat,
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and when he had committed a sin, it was but taking it down and kissing of it,
and when he had committed a since, it was but taking it down and kissing of it,
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and all was well again, so many Idolatrous Papists, they have as slight thoughts of pardon of sin as can be,and all was well again, so many Idolatrous Papists, they have as slight thoughts of pardon of since as can be,
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if they commit a sin, they make no more of it, but go to a Priest to shrieve them,
if they commit a since, they make no more of it, but go to a Priest to shrieve them,
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or kneel before a Crucifix and knock their breast, which is a thing soon done, and all's well again;
or kneel before a Crucifix and knock their breast, which is a thing soon done, and all's well again;
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certainly 'tis a great dishonour to God, for any man to have slight thoughts of the pardon of sin:
Certainly it's a great dishonour to God, for any man to have slight thoughts of the pardon of since:
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It is such a work as if ever any thing put God to it (as I may say) to pardon sin,
It is such a work as if ever any thing put God to it (as I may say) to pardon since,
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and yet to salve his Justice, it was this work;
and yet to salve his justice, it was this work;
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and certainly, if ever God have love to thee, thou wilt change thy thoughts about this;
and Certainly, if ever God have love to thee, thou wilt change thy thoughts about this;
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and certainly, the slight thoughts men have about this, is the cause many times why they are held so long under the spirit of bondage;
and Certainly, the slight thoughts men have about this, is the cause many times why they Are held so long under the Spirit of bondage;
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when God begins to work upon them, and stirs the Conscience, and lays the guilt of sin home upon it:
when God begins to work upon them, and stirs the Conscience, and lays the guilt of since home upon it:
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how long are they before they can have any assurance of pardon? and in just judgment it is so,
how long Are they before they can have any assurance of pardon? and in just judgement it is so,
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because they had slight thoughts before of the pardon of sin. I remember it is storied of Pompey, when one of his Captains came to him,
Because they had slight thoughts before of the pardon of since. I Remember it is storied of Pompey, when one of his Captains Come to him,
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and told him he wanted men ;and told him he wanted men;
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says he, I can but stamp my foot upon the ground and bring forth so many men presently ;
Says he, I can but stamp my foot upon the ground and bring forth so many men presently;
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but when the Enemy came, this Captain came to him again, and said, where's your men now;
but when the Enemy Come, this Captain Come to him again, and said, where's your men now;
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but then he could not get them when he was in distress and had great need of them;
but then he could not get them when he was in distress and had great need of them;
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as many think they can do great things with a word speaking, as if all must be at their beck presently,
as many think they can do great things with a word speaking, as if all must be At their beck presently,
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but when they come to it, they fail and find it otherwise;
but when they come to it, they fail and find it otherwise;
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so many make it a small matter to get pardon of sin, they think to do it with a Lord have mercy upon us, at their death-bed, or the like;
so many make it a small matter to get pardon of since, they think to do it with a Lord have mercy upon us, At their deathbed, or the like;
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but when they come to it indeed, God makes them to know, It is the greatest business that ever they had to do in, in all their lives ;
but when they come to it indeed, God makes them to know, It is the greatest business that ever they had to do in, in all their lives;
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there is nothing that God is so jealous of as his honour, and specially about this great work,
there is nothing that God is so jealous of as his honour, and specially about this great work,
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and certainly, were it not that God is very jealous of his honour, and would cure the slight thoughts that men have of this great work;
and Certainly, were it not that God is very jealous of his honour, and would cure the slight thoughts that men have of this great work;
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there needs never be so much humiliation and workings of the spirit of bondage;
there needs never be so much humiliation and workings of the Spirit of bondage;
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and certainly, did we but know the greatness of this work, how would sinners snatch at any opportunity or hint of Gods favour appearing to them? they would do as the servants of Benhadad, 1 King. 20.33.
and Certainly, did we but know the greatness of this work, how would Sinners snatch At any opportunity or hint of God's favour appearing to them? they would do as the Servants of Benhadad, 1 King. 20.33.
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diligently observe if any thing would come from him, and hastily catch at it, they watched that if any thing did come from him, that did make any way to that which they sought after,diligently observe if any thing would come from him, and hastily catch At it, they watched that if any thing did come from him, that did make any Way to that which they sought After,
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and did hastily catch at it;
and did hastily catch At it;
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so, did a soul understand the pardon of sin, what a great work it is, he would be so far from having slight thoughts of it, that he would come cloath'd in Sackcloath,
so, did a soul understand the pardon of since, what a great work it is, he would be so Far from having slight thoughts of it, that he would come clothed in sackcloth,
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and every Sermon would be watching and enquiring, what hath God spoke any word to my soul or no? And if any word fall from a Minister concerning this great business, such a soul would catch greedily at it,
and every Sermon would be watching and inquiring, what hath God spoke any word to my soul or no? And if any word fallen from a Minister Concerning this great business, such a soul would catch greedily At it,
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and lose no opportunity to imbrace it, Psal. 32. is very remarkable to this purpose, David found it a very hard thing to get pardon of his own sin, vers. 4. and he acknowledged it,
and loose no opportunity to embrace it, Psalm 32. is very remarkable to this purpose, David found it a very hard thing to get pardon of his own since, vers. 4. and he acknowledged it,
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and God forgave him, vers. 5. what follows? vers. 6. For this shall every man that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou may'st be found ;
and God forgave him, vers. 5. what follows? vers. 6. For this shall every man that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou Mayest be found;
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as if David in this language spake thus, O all you poor sinners, that sin against God, think it an easie matter to get pardon of sin;
as if David in this language spoke thus, Oh all you poor Sinners, that since against God, think it an easy matter to get pardon of since;
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know, I have found it otherwise, it cost me dear before I could get assurance of pardon;
know, I have found it otherwise, it cost me dear before I could get assurance of pardon;
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and therefore for this cause let every one that is acquainted with the ways of God, seek to God in due time,
and Therefore for this cause let every one that is acquainted with the ways of God, seek to God in due time,
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and not put it off from time to time, for the business is not so slight to put it off:
and not put it off from time to time, for the business is not so slight to put it off:
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many abuse the example of David, and think because he sinned, they may take liberty to sin,
many abuse the Exampl of David, and think Because he sinned, they may take liberty to since,
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but they consider not what abundance of sorrow it cost him to get his pardon;
but they Consider not what abundance of sorrow it cost him to get his pardon;
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it cost him so much as that he tells them, for this cause every one shall seek God in due time:
it cost him so much as that he tells them, for this cause every one shall seek God in due time:
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many think they may put it off till any time;
many think they may put it off till any time;
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but mark what David says, For this cause every man that is godly shall seek thee in a time when thou may'st be found ;
but mark what David Says, For this cause every man that is godly shall seek thee in a time when thou Mayest be found;
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he does not say, I have found mercy in the pardoning of my great sins, and for this cause men shall be bold to put it off to any time;
he does not say, I have found mercy in the pardoning of my great Sins, and for this cause men shall be bold to put it off to any time;
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no, but for this cause those that are godly, and have any acquaintance in the wayes of God, will seek God in a time that he may be found;
no, but for this cause those that Are godly, and have any acquaintance in the ways of God, will seek God in a time that he may be found;
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and if those that are godly, that have sin pardoned in the Court of heaven, find so hard a matter of it to get it pardoned in their own Consciences;
and if those that Are godly, that have since pardoned in the Court of heaven, find so hard a matter of it to get it pardoned in their own Consciences;
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how does it concern thee that perhaps hast thy sin neither pardoned in the Court of Heaven,
how does it concern thee that perhaps hast thy since neither pardoned in the Court of Heaven,
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nor in thy own Conscience, But art in the gall of bitterness and bond of iniquity, how concerns it thee to look to it? that is a third sort that abuse the mercy of God in having slight thoughts of the pardon of sin.
nor in thy own Conscience, But art in the Gall of bitterness and bound of iniquity, how concerns it thee to look to it? that is a third sort that abuse the mercy of God in having slight thoughts of the pardon of since.
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Fourthly, Those that seek for pardon but are unsensible of the greatness of the work of God in pardoning, they do not put it off,
Fourthly, Those that seek for pardon but Are unsensible of the greatness of the work of God in pardoning, they do not put it off,
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but seek it for the present, but how? with extream unsensibleness;
but seek it for the present, but how? with extreme unsensibleness;
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they do not come before God with brokenness, trouble and contrition of spirit in seeking after pardon of sin;
they do not come before God with brokenness, trouble and contrition of Spirit in seeking After pardon of since;
pns32 vdb xx vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp vvg p-acp n1 pp-f n1;
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many they repeat of their sins before God, and have a gift of Prayer;
many they repeat of their Sins before God, and have a gift of Prayer;
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it is that which would make a mans heart to tremble, to consider how many have a great gift in Prayer,
it is that which would make a men heart to tremble, to Consider how many have a great gift in Prayer,
pn31 vbz d r-crq vmd vvi dt ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi c-crq d vhb dt j n1 p-acp n1,
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and will be praying half an hour, and will repeat abundance of their sins, make Catalogues,
and will be praying half an hour, and will repeat abundance of their Sins, make Catalogues,
cc vmb vbi vvg av-jn dt n1, cc vmb vvi n1 pp-f po32 n2, vvb n2,
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and tell large stories of their sins, bring in all the aggravations against them for their sins;
and tell large stories of their Sins, bring in all the aggravations against them for their Sins;
cc vvb j n2 pp-f po32 n2, vvb p-acp d dt n2 p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2;
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judge themselves, and speak mighty words against themselves for their sins, and yet all this while, God knows with a desperate, dull, dead and sensless heart for their sins;
judge themselves, and speak mighty words against themselves for their Sins, and yet all this while, God knows with a desperate, dull, dead and senseless heart for their Sins;
vvb px32, cc vvb j n2 p-acp px32 p-acp po32 n2, cc av d d n1, np1 vvz p-acp dt j, j, j cc j n1 p-acp po32 n2;
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it may be others that joyn with them, their hearts are broken with their expressions,
it may be Others that join with them, their hearts Are broken with their expressions,
pn31 vmb vbi n2-jn cst vvb p-acp pno32, po32 n2 vbr vvn p-acp po32 n2,
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and yet in the mean time thy Conscience may tell thee, thy heart is desperately hard before God,
and yet in the mean time thy Conscience may tell thee, thy heart is desperately hard before God,
cc av p-acp dt j n1 po21 n1 vmb vvi pno21, po21 n1 vbz av-j j p-acp np1,
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and not sensible at all of what thou speakest;
and not sensible At all of what thou Speakest;
cc xx j p-acp d pp-f r-crq pns21 vv2;
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thou wer't putting up Petitions to God, and yet with as dull and senseless a spirit,
thou Were't putting up Petitions to God, and yet with as dull and senseless a Spirit,
pns21 vbdr|pn31 n-vvg p-acp n2 p-acp np1, cc av p-acp c-acp j cc j dt n1,
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as if thou wer't speaking of a matter of no consequence at all; this is a high degree of taking the blessed Name of God in vain ;
as if thou Were't speaking of a matter of no consequence At all; this is a high degree of taking the blessed Name of God in vain;
c-acp cs pns21 vbdr|pn31 n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f dx n1 p-acp d; d vbz dt j n1 pp-f vvg dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j;
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for we are to know, the Name of God in forgiveness of sin is a most glorious Name,
for we Are to know, the Name of God in forgiveness of since is a most glorious Name,
c-acp pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt av-ds j n1,
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and we had need to take heed how we speak to God in this business, that we take not his Name in vain, for he will not hold him guiltless that takes his Name in vain ;
and we had need to take heed how we speak to God in this business, that we take not his Name in vain, for he will not hold him guiltless that Takes his Name in vain;
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we had need to look to the sanctifying of Gods Name in this thing:
we had need to look to the sanctifying of God's Name in this thing:
pns12 vhd n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp d n1:
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Many a man will think it of himself, that to swear and blaspheme is a taking of the Name of God in vain;
Many a man will think it of himself, that to swear and Blaspheme is a taking of the Name of God in vain;
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and why is it so? because it is a sin against the 3d Commandment, Thou shalt not take the Name of thy God in vain, &c. for my part I cannot but think that to make large Confessions of sin,
and why is it so? Because it is a since against the 3d Commandment, Thou shalt not take the Name of thy God in vain, etc. for my part I cannot but think that to make large Confessions of since,
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and yet with a sensless dead heart, is a high degree of taking the Name of God in vain; (mistake me not,
and yet with a senseless dead heart, is a high degree of taking the Name of God in vain; (mistake me not,
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if thy heart be sensible of thy unsensibleness, thou art not of those that take the Name of God in vain ;
if thy heart be sensible of thy unsensibleness, thou art not of those that take the Name of God in vain;
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God accepts of this, it is the rational part of the soul that is taken with this,
God accepts of this, it is the rational part of the soul that is taken with this,
np1 vvz pp-f d, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp d,
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and this is pleasing to him, though thou canst not bring the sensitive part of the soul up to this thing;
and this is pleasing to him, though thou Canst not bring the sensitive part of the soul up to this thing;
cc d vbz vvg p-acp pno31, cs pns21 vm2 xx vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 a-acp p-acp d n1;
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but I speak it of those that have got a formality in crying and confessing of their sins,
but I speak it of those that have god a formality in crying and confessing of their Sins,
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(21) chapter (DIV2)
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and yet are unsensible of them;
and yet Are unsensible of them;
cc av vbr j pp-f pno32;
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yea, it may be, glory in this, that they can in the Church thus speak of their sins,
yea, it may be, glory in this, that they can in the Church thus speak of their Sins,
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and have such expressions before the Lord;
and have such expressions before the Lord;
cc vhb d n2 p-acp dt n1;
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take heed of this, if you would shew your parts and abilities, let it be in something else,
take heed of this, if you would show your parts and abilities, let it be in something Else,
vvb n1 pp-f d, cs pn22 vmd vvi po22 n2 cc n2, vvb pn31 vbi p-acp pi av,
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and not to come before the holy God; and before others in a holy duty to vent your parts and abilities there:
and not to come before the holy God; and before Others in a holy duty to vent your parts and abilities there:
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it is a dangerous thing for any to meddle so in this kind, Heb. 9.22. as he says there, without shedding of blood there is no remission ;
it is a dangerous thing for any to meddle so in this kind, Hebrew 9.22. as he Says there, without shedding of blood there is no remission;
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so I may say without the blood of thy heart, without the bleeding of thy heart there is no remission,
so I may say without the blood of thy heart, without the bleeding of thy heart there is no remission,
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or at least a being sensible of thy unsensibleness;
or At least a being sensible of thy unsensibleness;
cc p-acp ds dt vbg j pp-f po21 n1;
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if thou can'st not mourn then mourn that thou can'st not mourn, be sensible of thy unsensibleness,
if thou Canst not mourn then mourn that thou Canst not mourn, be sensible of thy unsensibleness,
cs pns21 vm2 xx vvi av vvb cst pns21 vm2 xx vvi, vbb j pp-f po21 n1,
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and then God may accept of thee; but otherwise without this kind of blood there is no remission ;
and then God may accept of thee; but otherwise without this kind of blood there is no remission;
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that is to sanctifie the Name of God, consider this note, it may be of use many ways, that is, to sanctifie the Name of God,
that is to sanctify the Name of God, Consider this note, it may be of use many ways, that is, to sanctify the Name of God,
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when there comes to be in my heart a disposition sutable to the work of God I have to deal withal;
when there comes to be in my heart a disposition suitable to the work of God I have to deal withal;
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sutable to the manifestation of God in that thing I have to deal with God in:
suitable to the manifestation of God in that thing I have to deal with God in:
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if any ask, What is it to sanctifie Gods Name, I would answer thus;
if any ask, What is it to sanctify God's Name, I would answer thus;
cs d vvb, q-crq vbz pn31 pc-acp vvi npg1 n1, pns11 vmd vvi av;
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To sanctifie Gods Name in any thing, it is to labour to get an answerable disposition to that thing that I have to deal with God in ;To sanctify God's Name in any thing, it is to labour to get an answerable disposition to that thing that I have to deal with God in;
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(21) chapter (DIV2)
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when I am to deal with God in any work, according to that work I must have a disposition in my heart sutable to it;
when I am to deal with God in any work, according to that work I must have a disposition in my heart suitable to it;
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as to instance, I sanctifie Gods Name in Prayer, when I speak of Gods glorious Attributes and Titles then,
as to instance, I sanctify God's Name in Prayer, when I speak of God's glorious Attributes and Titles then,
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(21) chapter (DIV2)
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when there is an answerable disposition in my heart to those glorious Titles that I speak of;
when there is an answerable disposition in my heart to those glorious Titles that I speak of;
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so I sanctifie Gods Name when I confess my sin before God the Judge of all the World, in having an answerable disposition in my heart sutable to this Judge;
so I sanctify God's Name when I confess my since before God the Judge of all the World, in having an answerable disposition in my heart suitable to this Judge;
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and then I sanctifie Gods Name in seeking pardon of sin, when I have an answerable disposition in my heart to the greatness of the work of God in pardoning sin;
and then I sanctify God's Name in seeking pardon of since, when I have an answerable disposition in my heart to the greatness of the work of God in pardoning since;
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therefore all of you must be careful, when you intreat God to pardon sin, to intreat him also to sanctifie his Name;
Therefore all of you must be careful, when you entreat God to pardon since, to entreat him also to sanctify his Name;
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How is that? intreat God to manifest that glorious work to your souls, and then labour to get your hearts into an answerable disposition sutable to that great work;
How is that? entreat God to manifest that glorious work to your Souls, and then labour to get your hearts into an answerable disposition suitable to that great work;
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you that go to God every day in seeking pardon of sin; have you been apprehensive of the greatness of it;
you that go to God every day in seeking pardon of since; have you been apprehensive of the greatness of it;
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Hath God shewed you the greatness of his work in it? or further, since the time that you have heard of the greatness of the work;
Hath God showed you the greatness of his work in it? or further, since the time that you have herd of the greatness of the work;
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(21) chapter (DIV2)
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have you been casting in your souls how to get an answerable disposition sutable to these Divine Truths? Certainly,
have you been casting in your Souls how to get an answerable disposition suitable to these Divine Truths? Certainly,
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so far as you are wanting in that, so far you art short of sanctifying Gods Name;
so Far as you Are wanting in that, so Far you art short of sanctifying God's Name;
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(21) chapter (DIV2)
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and for time to come, this must be the great work of your souls, to get answerable dispositions in seeking pardon of sin, that may be sutable to the great work of God in it;
and for time to come, this must be the great work of your Souls, to get answerable dispositions in seeking pardon of since, that may be suitable to the great work of God in it;
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if one that comes to seek to you, to Petition you to remove some evil one that hath offended you,
if one that comes to seek to you, to Petition you to remove Some evil one that hath offended you,
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if he come slightly, you will say, you must come after another manner;
if he come slightly, you will say, you must come After Another manner;
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Shall a poor man or woman expect such a kind of coming from a Child, Servant, or Inferiour;
Shall a poor man or woman expect such a kind of coming from a Child, Servant, or Inferior;
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and yet shall he or she go in a sensless way to God in seeking pardon of sin,
and yet shall he or she go in a senseless Way to God in seeking pardon of since,
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(21) chapter (DIV2)
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and think to obtain it thus? you go about it unsensibly, and your hearts are not stirr'd,
and think to obtain it thus? you go about it unsensibly, and your hearts Are not stirred,
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(21) chapter (DIV2)
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but when Christ came he was sensible of it, in seeking to God about this business, Heb. 5.7. — In the days of his flesh, observe, Christ in the days of his flesh, did offer up Prayers and Supplications ;
but when christ Come he was sensible of it, in seeking to God about this business, Hebrew 5.7. — In the days of his Flesh, observe, christ in the days of his Flesh, did offer up Prayers and Supplications;
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How? with strong cryings and tears, What? shall Christ be so sensible of the waight and burden of sin,
How? with strong cryings and tears, What? shall christ be so sensible of the weight and burden of since,
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when he was to suffer, that he should seek the Father with such Prayers? if he had said but one word, it had been a Prayer;
when he was to suffer, that he should seek the Father with such Prayers? if he had said but one word, it had been a Prayer;
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but he sought him with Prayers, and Prayers with cries and supplications; and not only so, but with strong cries and tears:
but he sought him with Prayers, and Prayers with cries and supplications; and not only so, but with strong cries and tears:
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let thy heart be rebuked this day for the senslessness of it, in going to God in such a slight manner in seeking pardon of thy sins.
let thy heart be rebuked this day for the senselessness of it, in going to God in such a slight manner in seeking pardon of thy Sins.
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Fifthly, Those are to be rebuked that in seeking pardon of sin, d• indeed but dally with God and triffle with him ;
Fifthly, Those Are to be rebuked that in seeking pardon of since, d• indeed but dally with God and trifle with him;
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they are not at all serious in it;
they Are not At all serious in it;
pns32 vbr xx p-acp d j p-acp pn31;
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whereas if there be any business in the world, wherein we had need to be serious, 'tis in this? But you will say, Who are they? there are four or five sorts that do but dally with God in seeking pardon of sin.
whereas if there be any business in the world, wherein we had need to be serious, it's in this? But you will say, Who Are they? there Are four or five sorts that do but dally with God in seeking pardon of since.
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1. Those that cry, and seem to be very earnest with God in crying to him for pardon,
1. Those that cry, and seem to be very earnest with God in crying to him for pardon,
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(21) chapter (DIV2)
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and yet still continue in love to their sins, and abide in the practice of them in an ordinary course and way;and yet still continue in love to their Sins, and abide in the practice of them in an ordinary course and Way;
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I do not speak of those that seek truly for the pardon of their sins, and yet may sometimes be overtaken with them agen;
I do not speak of those that seek truly for the pardon of their Sins, and yet may sometime be overtaken with them again;
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but I speak of the common course of People;
but I speak of the Common course of People;
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they come to God and intreat him to forgive them, and yet continue still in them, I speak not of those that are sensless in the acts of Confession of their sins,
they come to God and entreat him to forgive them, and yet continue still in them, I speak not of those that Are senseless in the acts of Confessi of their Sins,
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but of those that cry mightily unto God for pardon, and yet live in the practice of those sins they cry to God for pardon of:
but of those that cry mightily unto God for pardon, and yet live in the practice of those Sins they cry to God for pardon of:
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as for instance, consider every one of you what sins have been in your course of life;
as for instance, Consider every one of you what Sins have been in your course of life;
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I put this to you, either you have prayed to God to forgive them, or you have not prayed;
I put this to you, either you have prayed to God to forgive them, or you have not prayed;
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if you have not prayed, then you are most horrible Atheists; but I thank God, I pray every day:
if you have not prayed, then you Are most horrible Atheists; but I thank God, I pray every day:
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Well, you pray to God for forgiveness of sin, and yet live in it dayly: O how do people thus dally with God;
Well, you pray to God for forgiveness of since, and yet live in it daily: Oh how do people thus dally with God;
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pray against sin, and yet commit sin, and fall to it again;
pray against since, and yet commit since, and fallen to it again;
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pray again, and commit it again, and this is the very way that many people take;
pray again, and commit it again, and this is the very Way that many people take;
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they draw out the thread of their lives, and spend out their day of Salvation in trifling with God;
they draw out the thread of their lives, and spend out their day of Salvation in trifling with God;
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they pray that God would be merciful to them in forgiving their sin, and yet go on to commit sin;
they pray that God would be merciful to them in forgiving their since, and yet go on to commit since;
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they do not think what a strong ingagement against sin Praying is ;they do not think what a strong engagement against since Praying is;
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I beseech you note it, every one of you that pray against any sin, every Prayer thou makest for pardon of sin, is a mighty strong ingagement from God to you to take heed of sin afterwards, may be you have not thought of this;
I beseech you note it, every one of you that pray against any since, every Prayer thou Makest for pardon of since, is a mighty strong engagement from God to you to take heed of since afterwards, may be you have not Thought of this;
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you say, you pray every morning, consider what you do;
you say, you pray every morning, Consider what you do;
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if you have any care of your souls, you will not rest meerly in such a form as your Fathers and Mothers have taught you;
if you have any care of your Souls, you will not rest merely in such a from as your Father's and Mother's have taught you;
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but if you have any care of your souls, you will consider in Prayer to God,
but if you have any care of your Souls, you will Consider in Prayer to God,
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and say, Lord I am guilty of such and such sins, such sins my nature is most prone unto,
and say, Lord I am guilty of such and such Sins, such Sins my nature is most prove unto,
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and such sins I have lately committed;
and such Sins I have lately committed;
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well, I will humble my soul before God in Prayer, and intreat God to forgive me;
well, I will humble my soul before God in Prayer, and entreat God to forgive me;
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'tis not Prayer to mumble over a few words, this is to prate and not to pray: but when you solemnly set your selves to examine your own hearts what you are guilty of,
it's not Prayer to mumble over a few words, this is to prate and not to pray: but when you solemnly Set your selves to examine your own hearts what you Are guilty of,
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and protest against your sins solemnly in the presence of God, and say, Lord this and this particular sin I am guilty of;
and protest against your Sins solemnly in the presence of God, and say, Lord this and this particular since I am guilty of;
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Lord I was drawn to such and such sins the day before in such and such company, O Lord forgive my sin,
Lord I was drawn to such and such Sins the day before in such and such company, Oh Lord forgive my since,
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and forgive me these and these particular sins; this is the way to seek pardon of sin aright:
and forgive me these and these particular Sins; this is the Way to seek pardon of since aright:
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Do you do so? this will be a mighty bond upon your hearts to think thus within your selves;
Do you do so? this will be a mighty bound upon your hearts to think thus within your selves;
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Lord, What have I been setting my self solemnly in the presence of the Almighty to confess my sins, Lord, What have I been setting my self solemnly in the presence of the Almighty to confess my Sins,
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and prayed him to forgive them;
and prayed him to forgive them;
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what care have I need to take that I fall not into the same sin again? Thou that hast come this day,what care have I need to take that I fallen not into the same since again? Thou that hast come this day,
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and confest and prayed against thy sin, do not fall into it again;
and confessed and prayed against thy since, do not fallen into it again;
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you that are apt to break out into passion, when you find your selves begin to wax hot,
you that Are apt to break out into passion, when you find your selves begin to wax hight,
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if you would but take so much liberty as to bethink your selves, that you have been praying to God this morning to forgive such a Passion:
if you would but take so much liberty as to bethink your selves, that you have been praying to God this morning to forgive such a Passion:
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it would be of mighty concernment to help you from going on in Passion, or any other sin, to consider that you have been praying to God for pardon and forgiveness of it;
it would be of mighty concernment to help you from going on in Passion, or any other since, to Consider that you have been praying to God for pardon and forgiveness of it;
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you that do not consider this, but confess your sins in the morning, and then go on again to commit sin;
you that do not Consider this, but confess your Sins in the morning, and then go on again to commit since;
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you make more work for the next time:
you make more work for the next time:
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you come to confess sin, as in Solemn Days of Humiliation, men will rip up all their sins,
you come to confess since, as in Solemn Days of Humiliation, men will rip up all their Sins,
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but before another day come, they have made work for another and another day;
but before Another day come, they have made work for Another and Another day;
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and this is the reason when men come to confess their sins before God, of their trifling with him and were it not that God is a God of infinite patience, he could not bear it;
and this is the reason when men come to confess their Sins before God, of their trifling with him and were it not that God is a God of infinite patience, he could not bear it;
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might not he say to you, you came seven years ago, and told me of your Pride, Passion, Earthly-mindedness, and the like;
might not he say to you, you Come seven Years ago, and told me of your Pride, Passion, Earthly-mindedness, and the like;
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and do you now come and tell me the same again? were not God infinitely patient, he could never bear this dallying with him,
and do you now come and tell me the same again? were not God infinitely patient, he could never bear this dallying with him,
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for the truth is, it is nothing else but infinite dallying with God, Jer. 3.5. Wilt thou not from this time cry unto me, my Father, thou art the guide of my youth? they seem'd to cry to God;
for the truth is, it is nothing Else but infinite dallying with God, Jer. 3.5. Wilt thou not from this time cry unto me, my Father, thou art the guide of my youth? they seemed to cry to God;
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O thou art my Father and the guide of my youth, there are but these words named,
Oh thou art my Father and the guide of my youth, there Are but these words nam,
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but it is like they opened their sins before God, and cryed for mercy:
but it is like they opened their Sins before God, and cried for mercy:
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O says God unto them, Thou hast sp•ken, and cryed out of the Anger of mine that is gone out against you for your sins,
Oh Says God unto them, Thou hast sp•ken, and cried out of the Anger of mine that is gone out against you for your Sins,
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and yet thou hast spoken and done evil as thou could'st ;and yet thou hast spoken and done evil as thou Couldst;
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this is an evil thing, and heavy to be laid to the charge of any man, to confess sin,
this is an evil thing, and heavy to be laid to the charge of any man, to confess since,
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and pray for pardon, and yet commit it again; know this day you that have been confessing sin, and yet go on in sin;
and pray for pardon, and yet commit it again; know this day you that have been confessing since, and yet go on in since;
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know this thing, I tell you it is but dallying with God: many men and women do ravel out their Prayers this way;
know this thing, I tell you it is but dallying with God: many men and women do ravel out their Prayers this Way;
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they make excellent Prayers, and when they have done they ravel all again by falling into the same sin.
they make excellent Prayers, and when they have done they ravel all again by falling into the same since.
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2. A second sort are those that seek earnestly the pardon of some sins, and yet still keep the love of some other sin, and yet think to obtain pardon of them, this is but dallying and trifling with God about this business;
2. A second sort Are those that seek earnestly the pardon of Some Sins, and yet still keep the love of Some other since, and yet think to obtain pardon of them, this is but dallying and trifling with God about this business;
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you never set your selves yet seriously about it;
you never Set your selves yet seriously about it;
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when you cry against some sins that are against the Light of Nature, and it may be your Consciences fly in your faces,
when you cry against Some Sins that Are against the Light of Nature, and it may be your Consciences fly in your faces,
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and the Word of God hath stricken you for them;
and the Word of God hath stricken you for them;
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but there is some other secret haunts of villanies, that your hearts close withal, and yet you think to obtain of God forgiveness of the other, and go on there:
but there is Some other secret haunts of villainies, that your hearts close withal, and yet you think to obtain of God forgiveness of the other, and go on there:
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O thou vain soul, thou vain man, know that though thou should'st cry thy heart out for the forgiveness of one or more sins,
Oh thou vain soul, thou vain man, know that though thou Shouldst cry thy heart out for the forgiveness of one or more Sins,
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yet if thy heart secretly close with some other sin that thou hast secret haunts after, the bonds of the guilt of that sin will hold thy soul in chains eternally;
yet if thy heart secretly close with Some other since that thou hast secret haunts After, the bonds of the guilt of that since will hold thy soul in chains eternally;
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except thy soul be rent from that sin as well as from any other, thou understandest not the way of God in the dispensing of his grace to the soul,
except thy soul be rend from that since as well as from any other, thou Understandest not the Way of God in the dispensing of his grace to the soul,
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if thou thinkest God will pardon some sins, and give thee liberty in others:
if thou Thinkest God will pardon Some Sins, and give thee liberty in Others:
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thou sottish soul, know that when thou goest to God for pardon of sin, thou must go with a heart resigned up from every sin,
thou sottish soul, know that when thou goest to God for pardon of since, thou must go with a heart resigned up from every since,
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or else thou losest all thy labour, and art held in the chains of them all.
or Else thou losest all thy labour, and art held in the chains of them all.
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3. Those that never look after their Prayers to call it into Question what answer they have had ;
3. Those that never look After their Prayers to call it into Question what answer they have had;
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I have prayed to God, but have I got any answer in my own heart, or hath God come in, in any Ordinance, and sealed to me my pardon;
I have prayed to God, but have I god any answer in my own heart, or hath God come in, in any Ordinance, and sealed to me my pardon;
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thus the soul should look after pardon in Prayer, and all other means;
thus the soul should look After pardon in Prayer, and all other means;
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Many pray, but never look after their Prayers whether God hear or no, Psal. 85, 8. I will hear and hearken what the Lord God will speak ;
Many pray, but never look After their Prayers whither God hear or no, Psalm 85, 8. I will hear and harken what the Lord God will speak;
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thus the Psalmist, and thus it would be with thee, if thou did'st not dally with God;
thus the Psalmist, and thus it would be with thee, if thou didst not dally with God;
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after thou hast cryed for pardon, thou would'st be listning at Heaven gates, and looking towards God:
After thou hast cried for pardon, thou Wouldst be listening At Heaven gates, and looking towards God:
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What answer doth God give? I have prayed and there comes no answer, the soul that sets it self in a solid and serious way to seek for pardon, will be often looking out,
What answer does God give? I have prayed and there comes no answer, the soul that sets it self in a solid and serious Way to seek for pardon, will be often looking out,
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and remain much troubled till an answer come:
and remain much troubled till an answer come:
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Many cry for pardon, but are not troubled till God give answer, they deal with God as Pilate did with Christ, ask't him What is Truth? but never stayed to have an answer, but went his way;
Many cry for pardon, but Are not troubled till God give answer, they deal with God as Pilate did with christ, asked him What is Truth? but never stayed to have an answer, but went his Way;
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so we do but dally with God in our Prayers and Petitions, when we ask for forgiveness of sin,
so we do but dally with God in our Prayers and Petitions, when we ask for forgiveness of since,
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and neglect to look after an answer. 4. As those that look not after the answer of their Prayers dally with God,
and neglect to look After an answer. 4. As those that look not After the answer of their Prayers dally with God,
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so those that follow not their Prayers with answerable indeavours, they Petition that God would be merciful unto them;so those that follow not their Prayers with answerable endeavours, they Petition that God would be merciful unto them;
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but what are the indeavours of your souls after your Petitioning? if there be not indeavours to attend upon the means of grace that God uses to speak peace to souls in, all your Prayers are nothing;
but what Are the endeavours of your Souls After your Petitioning? if there be not endeavours to attend upon the means of grace that God uses to speak peace to Souls in, all your Prayers Are nothing;
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but of this I shall speak afterwards, you are to search into the Covenant, and enquire after the Saints what course they have taken,
but of this I shall speak afterwards, you Are to search into the Covenant, and inquire After the Saints what course they have taken,
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and what means they have used to obtain pardon. 5. Those that pray for pardon, yet are satisfied with other things ;
and what means they have used to obtain pardon. 5. Those that pray for pardon, yet Are satisfied with other things;
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as thus, they pray for pardon, but if the world come in they are satisfied and quieted with that;
as thus, they pray for pardon, but if the world come in they Are satisfied and quieted with that;
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as a Child that hath a piece of Gold given him and an Apple, he will be still'd with the Apple;
as a Child that hath a piece of Gold given him and an Apple, he will be stilled with the Apple;
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so many men sue to God for this great work of pardon of sin, but let God give them health and accommodations in the world, they are satisfied and contented with them,
so many men sue to God for this great work of pardon of since, but let God give them health and accommodations in the world, they Are satisfied and contented with them,
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and little or never seek after the pardon of their sin;
and little or never seek After the pardon of their since;
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that is a fifth sort that are charged this day before the Lord that do but dally with God about seeking pardon for their sins.
that is a fifth sort that Are charged this day before the Lord that do but dally with God about seeking pardon for their Sins.
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Sixthly, They that are quiet upon weak and slight Evidences dishonour God ;
Sixthly, They that Are quiet upon weak and slight Evidences dishonour God;
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certainly they have not those high thoughts of the mercy of God in pardoning sin, that content themselves with poor Evidences about it as most do;
Certainly they have not those high thoughts of the mercy of God in pardoning since, that content themselves with poor Evidences about it as most doe;
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come to many people, and ask them, What? you hope that God will pardon your sins;
come to many people, and ask them, What? you hope that God will pardon your Sins;
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yes we do hope, but upon the poorest Evidences imaginable:
yes we do hope, but upon the Poorest Evidences imaginable:
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those Evidences they lay the waight of the pardon of their sins upon, are such broken reeds that it would make a man amazed, that understands what the worth of a poor soul is, that they should venture so great a thing on so slight a reed;
those Evidences they lay the weight of the pardon of their Sins upon, Are such broken reeds that it would make a man amazed, that understands what the worth of a poor soul is, that they should venture so great a thing on so slight a reed;
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What is the reason? because they have but slight thoughts of the forgiveness of sin:
What is the reason? Because they have but slight thoughts of the forgiveness of since:
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that, that a man puts a high valuation of, he will make sure; but that which he slights, he is not so intense in;
that, that a man puts a high valuation of, he will make sure; but that which he slights, he is not so intense in;
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as to instance, if one give you in payment Silver, Gold, and Farthings, you take the Farthings and do not tell them,
as to instance, if one give you in payment Silver, Gold, and Farthings, you take the Farthings and do not tell them,
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but you tell the Silver, and the Gold you not only tell it, but weigh it too;
but you tell the Silver, and the Gold you not only tell it, but weigh it too;
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What is the reason? because you little esteem of the Brass, and so will not tell it, you more esteem the Silver, and therefore tell that;
What is the reason? Because you little esteem of the Brass, and so will not tell it, you more esteem the Silver, and Therefore tell that;
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but the Gold you not only tell but weigh it, because you have a greater esteem of that than the other;
but the Gold you not only tell but weigh it, Because you have a greater esteem of that than the other;
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this is an argument, may convince the men of the world, that their esteem of earthly things is more than of Heaven and their souls;
this is an argument, may convince the men of the world, that their esteem of earthly things is more than of Heaven and their Souls;
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because they labour to make earthly things more sure than the things of heaven;
Because they labour to make earthly things more sure than the things of heaven;
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a worldly man to make sure his Estate will have Bond upon Bond, and Seal upon Seal,
a worldly man to make sure his Estate will have Bound upon Bound, and Seal upon Seal,
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and carry his Evidences to Counsellors, and say, I beseech you Sirs, see whether there be not some flaw in them, I shall lose all my money if there be but a crack in my Evidences;
and carry his Evidences to Counsellors, and say, I beseech you Sirs, see whither there be not Some flaw in them, I shall loose all my money if there be but a Crac in my Evidences;
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he is mighty careful of this, because he hath such a high esteem of his worldly concerns:
he is mighty careful of this, Because he hath such a high esteem of his worldly concerns:
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But how does it appear that men have but poor low thoughts about the pardon of their sins,
But how does it appear that men have but poor low thoughts about the pardon of their Sins,
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because they content themselves with such poor mean Evidences;
Because they content themselves with such poor mean Evidences;
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for had they a high esteem of it, they would labour to make pardon of sin surer than any thing in the world.
for had they a high esteem of it, they would labour to make pardon of since Surer than any thing in the world.
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To wind up all, those that know what pardon of sin is;
To wind up all, those that know what pardon of since is;
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how do they spend their time, and lay out themselves to get assurance? Take this one note, Because God sees those that are his own people understand what forgiveness is, have a high esteem of it,
how do they spend their time, and lay out themselves to get assurance? Take this one note, Because God sees those that Are his own people understand what forgiveness is, have a high esteem of it,
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and are very solicitous about it, he condiscends in his kindness to assure them by all sorts of ways and means ;and Are very solicitous about it, he condescends in his kindness to assure them by all sorts of ways and means;
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methinks God deals with them in this manner, the poor soul stands shaking and trembling, crying our, Oh! that I might have my sins forgiven, and have assurance of it;
methinks God deals with them in this manner, the poor soul Stands shaking and trembling, crying our, Oh! that I might have my Sins forgiven, and have assurance of it;
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Why, says God, what way do you take to make things sure from one to another? says you,
Why, Says God, what Way do you take to make things sure from one to Another? Says you,
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first we give our word one to another, says God you shall have that, I give you my Word;
First we give our word one to Another, Says God you shall have that, I give you my Word;
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What have you else? Secondly, say you, we cause it to be written;
What have you Else? Secondly, say you, we cause it to be written;
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well says God, you shall have it written, and this is a great mercy, the Covenant of grace is written; well Says God, you shall have it written, and this is a great mercy, the Covenant of grace is written;
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we have it not from hand to hand, as our fore-fathers had: What do you else require? Thirdly, you say to have witnesses;
we have it not from hand to hand, as our Forefathers had: What do you Else require? Thirdly, you say to have Witnesses;
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well, says God, you shall have witnesses, in things between man and man, In the mouth of two or three witnesses every thing is established, Matth. 10.16.
well, Says God, you shall have Witnesses, in things between man and man, In the Mouth of two or three Witnesses every thing is established, Matthew 10.16.
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Now God in reconciling a Soul to himself, brings no less than six witnesses to confirm a Believer in assurance of his grace and favour to him, 1 Joh. 5.7, 8. There are three that bear record in Heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost; Now God in reconciling a Soul to himself, brings no less than six Witnesses to confirm a Believer in assurance of his grace and favour to him, 1 John 5.7, 8. There Are three that bear record in Heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost;
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and three that bear witness on Earth, the Spirit, Water, and Blood ;and three that bear witness on Earth, the Spirit, Water, and Blood;
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three in Heaven, and three on Earth to assure thee of forgiveness of sin, that is a third way;
three in Heaven, and three on Earth to assure thee of forgiveness of since, that is a third Way;
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Is there any other way? yea Lord: Fourthly, we use not only to have a word, and this word put in writing, and witnesses affixed to it;
Is there any other Way? yea Lord: Fourthly, we use not only to have a word, and this word put in writing, and Witnesses affixed to it;
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but we use to take an Oath:
but we use to take an Oath:
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Well, says God, I will swear and take an Oath, to make my Covenant of grace sure to your souls, Heb. 6.13. when God made a Promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, and this is in the 18. verse, (an admirable Text of Scripture) That we might have strong Consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold on the hope set before us ;
Well, Says God, I will swear and take an Oath, to make my Covenant of grace sure to your Souls, Hebrew 6.13. when God made a Promise to Abraham, Because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, and this is in the 18. verse, (an admirable Text of Scripture) That we might have strong Consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold on the hope Set before us;
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there is hope of Gods grace through the Reconciliation of Christ Jesus, and this hope the soul runs to as to a City of Refuge,
there is hope of God's grace through the Reconciliation of christ jesus, and this hope the soul runs to as to a city of Refuge,
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when his guilt, like the persuer of blood follows him; Well, says God, this poor soul notwithstanding will have doubts of my grace;
when his guilt, like the persuer of blood follows him; Well, Says God, this poor soul notwithstanding will have doubts of my grace;
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now that it might have strong consolation, I have swore that I might make my mercy sure to such a soul, that's a fourth way:
now that it might have strong consolation, I have swore that I might make my mercy sure to such a soul, that's a fourth Way:
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but is there any thing else you use to make things sure between one another? Yea Lord,
but is there any thing Else you use to make things sure between one Another? Yea Lord,
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Fourthly, we put our Seals to it, an Oath taken may soon pass over, but a Seal that abides:
Fourthly, we put our Seals to it, an Oath taken may soon pass over, but a Seal that abides:
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says God, I will do that too, I will give you Seals, and there are divers sorts of Seals;
Says God, I will do that too, I will give you Seals, and there Are diverse sorts of Seals;
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there's first the Broad Seal of Heaven:
there's First the Broad Seal of Heaven:
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What is that? that is nothing else, but the very Printing of the Image of God on the Soul, that is the Broad Seal of Heaven.
What is that? that is nothing Else, but the very Printing of the Image of God on the Soul, that is the Broad Seal of Heaven.
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And as the Broad Seal of England, hath the Picture or Image of the King stampt upon it,
And as the Broad Seal of England, hath the Picture or Image of the King stamped upon it,
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so the Broad Seal of Heaven is nothing else but the Image of God stamp't or imprinted on the Soul. 2. There is the Privy Seal of the Holy Spirit of God, which is the perswading and assuring of the soul of its interest it hath in Christ and God the Father. In 2 Tim. 2.19. you have Gods Privy Seal, The Lord knows them that are his, and they having his Privy Seal know themselves to be the Lords, Cant. 6.2. I am my Beloveds, and my Beloved is mine ; so Paul, Gal. 2.20. being sealed with this Seal, saith of Christ, He loved me, and gave himself for me ;
so the Broad Seal of Heaven is nothing Else but the Image of God stamped or imprinted on the Soul. 2. There is the Privy Seal of the Holy Spirit of God, which is the persuading and assuring of the soul of its Interest it hath in christ and God the Father. In 2 Tim. 2.19. you have God's Privy Seal, The Lord knows them that Are his, and they having his Privy Seal know themselves to be the lords, Cant 6.2. I am my Beloveds, and my beloved is mine; so Paul, Gal. 2.20. being sealed with this Seal, Says of christ, He loved me, and gave himself for me;
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he was perswaded and assured of salvation, 2 Tim. 1.12. Rom. 8.38, 39. This Privy Sealing is like the New Name, Revel. 2.17. Which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
he was persuaded and assured of salvation, 2 Tim. 1.12. Rom. 8.38, 39. This Privy Sealing is like the New Name, Revel. 2.17. Which no man Knoweth Saving he that receives it.
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And to this you shall have a third Seal Baptism and the Supper of the Lord, that is, to assure you, that the end of the Sacrament is to Seal up Pardon of sin;
And to this you shall have a third Seal Baptism and the Supper of the Lord, that is, to assure you, that the end of the Sacrament is to Seal up Pardon of since;
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God saw that his People would be very solicitous, and therefore added all these wayes of assurance to them;
God saw that his People would be very solicitous, and Therefore added all these ways of assurance to them;
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when you therefore come to the Sacrament, you should come with a sense upon your souls of the great need you have of the grace of God in pardoning sin,
when you Therefore come to the Sacrament, you should come with a sense upon your Souls of the great need you have of the grace of God in pardoning since,
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and come to it as to a Sealing-day; you have many fears and doubts; come so as that you may have the grace of pardon seal'd to your souls;
and come to it as to a Sealing-day; you have many fears and doubts; come so as that you may have the grace of pardon sealed to your Souls;
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take heed of coming so as to have your condemation sealed:
take heed of coming so as to have your condemnation sealed:
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for certainly, all Ordinances if they work not for that end that they are appointed, they turn to another and quite contrary;
for Certainly, all Ordinances if they work not for that end that they Are appointed, they turn to Another and quite contrary;
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as the Word, if it be not the savour of life, it is the savour of death;
as the Word, if it be not the savour of life, it is the savour of death;
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and so the Sacraments, if they seal not the pardon of thy sins up unto thee, they seal up the sentence of death and condemnation;
and so the Sacraments, if they seal not the pardon of thy Sins up unto thee, they seal up the sentence of death and condemnation;
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therefore look to it, as oft as you come unworthily to the Sacrament, you have so many Seals of death and condemnation set upon your souls:
Therefore look to it, as oft as you come unworthily to the Sacrament, you have so many Seals of death and condemnation Set upon your Souls:
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Take heed you do not come to take another Seal of death;
Take heed you do not come to take Another Seal of death;
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'tis much to be feared, many in this place come to take the seal of eternal death upon their souls:
it's much to be feared, many in this place come to take the seal of Eternal death upon their Souls:
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but those that come worthily, though administrations be not in that due order as they should,
but those that come worthily, though administrations be not in that due order as they should,
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yet God may be present with his own Ordinance to give them comfort from it, and help their Evidences by it;
yet God may be present with his own Ordinance to give them Comfort from it, and help their Evidences by it;
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I must conclude this, those that content themselves with slight Evidences about this great work, dishonour the grace of God:
I must conclude this, those that content themselves with slight Evidences about this great work, dishonour the grace of God:
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you would have us preach of mercy, and indeed it is a blessed Argument which our souls delight much to be preaching of,
you would have us preach of mercy, and indeed it is a blessed Argument which our Souls delight much to be preaching of,
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because we find so much sweetness in it, and for which our souls shall expatiate themselves in glorifying God to all eternity;
Because we find so much sweetness in it, and for which our Souls shall expatiate themselves in glorifying God to all eternity;
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but we are withal jealous of your dishonouring of God in this mercy, and therefore it is that we labour so with you,
but we Are withal jealous of your Dishonoring of God in this mercy, and Therefore it is that we labour so with you,
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after the laying open of this mercy, that you may not abuse it: for certainly my Brethren, there is nothing in the world God takes to heart more,
After the laying open of this mercy, that you may not abuse it: for Certainly my Brothers, there is nothing in the world God Takes to heart more,
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than the dishonour that is done to his pardoning mercy ;
than the dishonour that is done to his pardoning mercy;
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and nothing more aggravates the sin of People than to have slight thoughts of this great work.
and nothing more aggravates the since of People than to have slight thoughts of this great work.
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Seventhly, This is a great dishonour to Gods pardoning mercy, for men to put off the seeking of it to the worst times that possible can be ;
Seventhly, This is a great dishonour to God's pardoning mercy, for men to put off the seeking of it to the worst times that possible can be;
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Is it not the ordinary way of most people, to put of the seeking of the grace and favour of God, Pardon of sin,
Is it not the ordinary Way of most people, to put of the seeking of the grace and favour of God, Pardon of since,
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and Reconciliation, till the time of sickness, and the time of death? they go on all their life time in sinning against God;
and Reconciliation, till the time of sickness, and the time of death? they go on all their life time in sinning against God;
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but when they are lying upon their sick-beds and death-beds, Lord have mercy upon me, pardon me, forgive me, a wicked wretch that I have been;
but when they Are lying upon their sick-beds and deathbeds, Lord have mercy upon me, pardon me, forgive me, a wicked wretch that I have been;
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these kind of words we hear from men at that time:
these kind of words we hear from men At that time:
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O that God would forgive and pardon such and such sins, and then perhaps they will tell some particular sins if they think they shall die, they will open themselves to the Minister,
Oh that God would forgive and pardon such and such Sins, and then perhaps they will tell Some particular Sins if they think they shall die, they will open themselves to the Minister,
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or to some faithful Neighbour in the disclosing of their particular sins, and beseech them to pray to God for mercy;
or to Some faithful Neighbour in the disclosing of their particular Sins, and beseech them to pray to God for mercy;
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but if they have any hopes to escape, they will keep them in, and be loath to rip open the sins of their lives:
but if they have any hope's to escape, they will keep them in, and be loath to rip open the Sins of their lives:
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This I say, for any to put off the seeking unto God for his pardoning grace till that time, it is to put a great dishonour upon God,
This I say, for any to put off the seeking unto God for his pardoning grace till that time, it is to put a great dishonour upon God,
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for it is a putting of it off to the worst time that possible can be.
for it is a putting of it off to the worst time that possible can be.
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And that makes much to the dishonour of God: For
And that makes much to the dishonour of God: For
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First, Those men seek pardon of sin, when sin is leaving them, or they must leave sin whether they will or no ;
First, Those men seek pardon of since, when since is leaving them, or they must leave since whither they will or no;
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when you have served your own turn of sin, after you have had as much supposed pleasure as you can,
when you have served your own turn of since, After you have had as much supposed pleasure as you can,
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then you think to be delivered from the guilt and punishment of sin;
then you think to be Delivered from the guilt and punishment of since;
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what is there but a meer selfish spirit in seeking God now, and God sees it so;
what is there but a mere selfish Spirit in seeking God now, and God sees it so;
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it is not seeking after pardon of sin that you may honour God in his infinite grace,
it is not seeking After pardon of since that you may honour God in his infinite grace,
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for then you would seek after it now, and the honour of God would be dear to you now;
for then you would seek After it now, and the honour of God would be dear to you now;
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but you seek it at such a time meerly out of respect to your selves, this is a great dishonour to God, It is the first born of Gods glory to pardon sin ;
but you seek it At such a time merely out of respect to your selves, this is a great dishonour to God, It is the First born of God's glory to pardon since;
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and for God to see men and women have no higher ends in seeking pardoning grace,
and for God to see men and women have no higher ends in seeking pardoning grace,
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but meerly to save their own skins;
but merely to save their own skins;
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How may God look upon them with disdain? What shall I magnifie the riches of my grace so wonderfully in this work of my pardoning mercy? And shall my creatures seek after it for no other end,
How may God look upon them with disdain? What shall I magnify the riches of my grace so wonderfully in this work of my pardoning mercy? And shall my creatures seek After it for no other end,
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nor higher aims, but meerly to save their own skins? you bring down the grace of God, that that is the top of his infinite Majesty and Glory you put to a low and base end;
nor higher aims, but merely to save their own skins? you bring down the grace of God, that that is the top of his infinite Majesty and Glory you put to a low and base end;
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therefore put not off seeking it to the last, 'tis a great dishonour to his grace.
Therefore put not off seeking it to the last, it's a great dishonour to his grace.
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2. It is the worst time, because you come to seek after pardoning grace when it is the time of Gods wrath, Prov. 11.4. the time of affliction, and trouble, sickness, and death, is call'd the day of wrath ;
2. It is the worst time, Because you come to seek After pardoning grace when it is the time of God's wrath, Curae 11.4. the time of affliction, and trouble, sickness, and death, is called the day of wrath;
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Riches avail not in the day of Gods wrath ; Riches avail for comfort at present, but in the day of wrath they will not:
Riches avail not in the day of God's wrath; Riches avail for Comfort At present, but in the day of wrath they will not:
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God hath his day of affliction, and his day of wrath, he hath his time to come to visit men for their sins:
God hath his day of affliction, and his day of wrath, he hath his time to come to visit men for their Sins:
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Now then, for people to come to seek to have the pardon of their sins when Gods time is to visit for sin, that must needs be the worst time that possible can be, I reason thus, and consider of it;
Now then, for people to come to seek to have the pardon of their Sins when God's time is to visit for since, that must needs be the worst time that possible can be, I reason thus, and Consider of it;
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if God does deny his mercy in the day of mercy, is it likely, that he will grant mercy in the day of wrath? while you are alive,
if God does deny his mercy in the day of mercy, is it likely, that he will grant mercy in the day of wrath? while you Are alive,
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and have liberty, health and opportunity to come to hear the Doctrine of the Justification of a sinner,
and have liberty, health and opportunity to come to hear the Doctrine of the Justification of a sinner,
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and forgiveness of sin opened, you are to know it is the day of Gods grace;
and forgiveness of since opened, you Are to know it is the day of God's grace;
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Now is the acceptable time, now is the day of Salvation and of grace ;Now is the acceptable time, now is the day of Salvation and of grace;
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when God gives liberty and oppertunity, thus to have the mysteries of the Gospel opened unto you, this is the day of Gods grace:
when God gives liberty and opportunity, thus to have the Mysteres of the Gospel opened unto you, this is the day of God's grace:
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Now if God deny you grace in this day of mercy, that you are not so much as inlightned, your souls melted and your hearts stirred;
Now if God deny you grace in this day of mercy, that you Are not so much as enlightened, your Souls melted and your hearts stirred;
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Do you think that now you are upon your sick-beds or death-beds, which is a day of wrath unto you? for so it is to those that have not their sins pardoned before, it is a day of wrath,
Do you think that now you Are upon your sick-beds or deathbeds, which is a day of wrath unto you? for so it is to those that have not their Sins pardoned before, it is a day of wrath,
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and Gods time of visiting for sin;
and God's time of visiting for since;
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Is it likely that God will now shew thee mercy? I beseech you consider, the usual way of Gods working on men is according to his Ordinance:
Is it likely that God will now show thee mercy? I beseech you Consider, the usual Way of God's working on men is according to his Ordinance:
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Now the ordinary way of Gods conveying grace is by the Ministry of the Word;
Now the ordinary Way of God's conveying grace is by the Ministry of the Word;
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Did God ever appoint any other way to convey Christ, and grace to thy Soul? give me a Text for it;
Did God ever appoint any other Way to convey christ, and grace to thy Soul? give me a Text for it;
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Where do you find a Text in Scripture of any other way as an Ordinance appointed by God,
Where do you find a Text in Scripture of any other Way as an Ordinance appointed by God,
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for the conveying of his pardoning grace in Christ to any Soul? No, it is in the Ministry of the Gospel,
for the conveying of his pardoning grace in christ to any Soul? No, it is in the Ministry of the Gospel,
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and by faith, that lays hold of the pardoning grace of God, by coming to hear the Word preached;
and by faith, that lays hold of the pardoning grace of God, by coming to hear the Word preached;
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Now if God come not in that time to work upon thee, and to bestow mercy in his own appointed way, it is not likely he will come any other way:
Now if God come not in that time to work upon thee, and to bestow mercy in his own appointed Way, it is not likely he will come any other Way:
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I remember in a Treatise of Mr. Bolton 's, he has this expression, Let any one give me an example, that ever any one that lived under a powerful Ministry,
I Remember in a Treatise of Mr. Bolton is, he has this expression, Let any one give me an Exampl, that ever any one that lived under a powerful Ministry,
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and not savingly wrought upon that way, was ever wrought upon any other way ;and not savingly wrought upon that Way, was ever wrought upon any other Way;
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many he says may be stirred, but for his part he knew none that was so stirred by affliction to the conversion of their souls,
many he Says may be stirred, but for his part he knew none that was so stirred by affliction to the conversion of their Souls,
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if God had not before in the Ordinances of grace wrought upon them:
if God had not before in the Ordinances of grace wrought upon them:
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then it must needs be the worst time that can be to seek pardon of sin in a day of trouble or affliction,
then it must needs be the worst time that can be to seek pardon of since in a day of trouble or affliction,
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because that is usually a time of Gods wrath visiting for sin.
Because that is usually a time of God's wrath visiting for since.
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3. The work of the Soul in seeking after Gods pardoning mercy, and applying of it to himself,
3. The work of the Soul in seeking After God's pardoning mercy, and applying of it to himself,
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as it is the excellentest work that ever a creature did perform, so it does require the most exquisite work of the Spirit that ever was required, or that ever any creature was set about;as it is the excellentest work that ever a creature did perform, so it does require the most exquisite work of the Spirit that ever was required, or that ever any creature was Set about;
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it is the most intensive work of the spirit of man, the applying of the grace of God in Christ,
it is the most intensive work of the Spirit of man, the applying of the grace of God in christ,
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and the closing with it for Justification, it is the highest, most exquisite, most glorious and most admirable work of the spirit of man that ever was in the world,
and the closing with it for Justification, it is the highest, most exquisite, most glorious and most admirable work of the Spirit of man that ever was in the world,
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and it requires the greatest intensness and strength of a mans spirit that ever any work did:
and it requires the greatest intenseness and strength of a men Spirit that ever any work did:
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Now then to put this off till such a time as a mans strength is gone,
Now then to put this off till such a time as a men strength is gone,
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and he through diseases unfit for any thing, and when as all the strength he hath will be little enough to help him to bear his pain, this must needs be the worst time;
and he through diseases unfit for any thing, and when as all the strength he hath will be little enough to help him to bear his pain, this must needs be the worst time;
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you are mistaken if you think the applying of Gods mercy in Christ is but in saying Lord have mercy upon me ;
you Are mistaken if you think the applying of God's mercy in christ is but in saying Lord have mercy upon me;
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No, it is Gods putting the heart of man to do the most glorious work that hath the greatest operation in it that ever he did.
No, it is God's putting the heart of man to do the most glorious work that hath the greatest operation in it that ever he did.
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I remember it related of one that lived wickedly, and divers sought to reclaim him, says he, come when I am upon my sick bed, that is time enough;
I Remember it related of one that lived wickedly, and diverse sought to reclaim him, Says he, come when I am upon my sick Bed, that is time enough;
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and afterwards he being sick, was put in mind of it; you said you would do it then:
and afterwards he being sick, was put in mind of it; you said you would do it then:
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but then he swore a great Oath, saying, What is this a time to repent in? because he then felt so much trouble and anguish that took up his thoughts, that he was stirr'd with indignation to be put upon repenting then, in a time when he felt so much dolour of spirit by the pains that were upon him;
but then he swore a great Oath, saying, What is this a time to Repent in? Because he then felt so much trouble and anguish that took up his thoughts, that he was stirred with Indignation to be put upon repenting then, in a time when he felt so much dolour of Spirit by the pains that were upon him;
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Is this a time to repent in? if that be not, then do it betimes.
Is this a time to Repent in? if that be not, then do it betimes.
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4. It is the worst time, because God shall lose a great part of his end in pardoning sin ;
4. It is the worst time, Because God shall loose a great part of his end in pardoning since;
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for when God pardons sin it is to this end, that his poor creatures might honour and worship him in •his world, and do him service;
for when God Pardons since it is to this end, that his poor creatures might honour and worship him in •his world, and do him service;
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but now to seek for Gods pardoning grace when thou can'st do him no more service in this world;
but now to seek for God's pardoning grace when thou Canst do him no more service in this world;
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How can'st thou think that he will accept thee then? He came to redeem us, that we might serve him in holiness and righteousness all the days of our lives ;
How Canst thou think that he will accept thee then? He Come to Redeem us, that we might serve him in holiness and righteousness all the days of our lives;
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and he knows there is no such way to ingage the heart of man to serve him as pardoning grace;
and he knows there is no such Way to engage the heart of man to serve him as pardoning grace;
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for when once a soul sees it self delivered from those Enemies of sin and of the Law that would destroy him, his heart will be mightily set to honour God and serve him in holiness and righteousness all his days;
for when once a soul sees it self Delivered from those Enemies of since and of the Law that would destroy him, his heart will be mightily Set to honour God and serve him in holiness and righteousness all his days;
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and therefore to seek for pardon when thou can'st do God no more service in this world, must needs be the worst time;
and Therefore to seek for pardon when thou Canst do God no more service in this world, must needs be the worst time;
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for how knowest thou that he will accept thee then? I beseech you observe one Text of Scripture that is abused by many people;
for how Knowest thou that he will accept thee then? I beseech you observe one Text of Scripture that is abused by many people;
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for I suppose that I am speaking to a great many very ignorant in the ways of God,
for I suppose that I am speaking to a great many very ignorant in the ways of God,
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and therefore I desire to speak plainly unto you, there is one place, though misapprehended and mistaken, that is the main prop of many carnal hearts,
and Therefore I desire to speak plainly unto you, there is one place, though misapprehended and mistaken, that is the main prop of many carnal hearts,
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as it is read in some Books; At what time soever a sinner repents, &c. I know no such Text of Scripture;
as it is read in Some Books; At what time soever a sinner repents, etc. I know no such Text of Scripture;
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it is true, there are Scriptures tending that way that do not limit the time; but no Scripture does express it so:
it is true, there Are Scriptures tending that Way that do not limit the time; but no Scripture does express it so:
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many people run away with that expression, as if it were so; there is no Text of Scripture hath those words;
many people run away with that expression, as if it were so; there is no Text of Scripture hath those words;
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there is one Text of Scripture this is taken out of, but that is spoken to another end,
there is one Text of Scripture this is taken out of, but that is spoken to Another end,
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and therefore you had need to examine what is spoken, 'tis Ezek. 18.21. this comes the nearest to those words, mark this Scripture, and see what you can have from thence to defer the seeking of Gods pardoning mercy and grace till sickness and death;
and Therefore you had need to examine what is spoken, it's Ezekiel 18.21. this comes the nearest to those words, mark this Scripture, and see what you can have from thence to defer the seeking of God's pardoning mercy and grace till sickness and death;
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But if the wicked shall turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my Statutes, But if the wicked shall turn from all his Sins that he hath committed, and keep all my Statutes,
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and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die ;and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die;
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here this Scripture does not limit a time, though it says not, At what time soever;
Here this Scripture does not limit a time, though it Says not, At what time soever;
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it says, if he turn from all his sins, and keep all my Statutes, and do that that is lawful and right ;
it Says, if he turn from all his Sins, and keep all my Statutes, and do that that is lawful and right;
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so that this Scripture promises mercy to one that turns from all his sins, and will keep all Gods Statutes,
so that this Scripture promises mercy to one that turns from all his Sins, and will keep all God's Statutes,
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and so do all that is lawful and right: But now, if you put it off to the time of sickness and death;
and so do all that is lawful and right: But now, if you put it off to the time of sickness and death;
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How can you do all this? Turn from all sin and keep all Gods Statutes then, or,
How can you do all this? Turn from all since and keep all God's Statutes then, or,
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How can you do that is lawful and right then? it must be then when you can keep all Gods Statutes,
How can you do that is lawful and right then? it must be then when you can keep all God's Statutes,
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as well as turn from all your sins;
as well as turn from all your Sins;
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so that if you take all together, there is not so much incouragement to that which is so frequent in your mouths;
so that if you take all together, there is not so much encouragement to that which is so frequent in your mouths;
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At what time soever a sinner repents, it must be at such a time as that you must keep all Gods Statutes:At what time soever a sinner repents, it must be At such a time as that you must keep all God's Statutes:
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but further, God speaks here to the Jews according to the condition of the Covenant of works,
but further, God speaks Here to the jews according to the condition of the Covenant of works,
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because they made account to be justified by the Law;
Because they made account to be justified by the Law;
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says God you will put it off, and think at last to turn from your wicked wayes,
Says God you will put it off, and think At last to turn from your wicked ways,
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and that I will have mercy on you;
and that I will have mercy on you;
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I but look to it, if you will repent, it must be such a repentance as must be joyned, with a keeping all my Statutes ;
I but look to it, if you will Repent, it must be such a Repentance as must be joined, with a keeping all my Statutes;
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therefore those that do not understand the way of the Gospel, but depend upon a repentance on their death-beds, God will hold you to this Scripture, that you must repent at such a time as that you must keep all Gods Statutes,
Therefore those that do not understand the Way of the Gospel, but depend upon a Repentance on their deathbeds, God will hold you to this Scripture, that you must Repent At such a time as that you must keep all God's Statutes,
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then you see, this is the worst time of all, to defer repentance till your sick-beds or death-beds;
then you see, this is the worst time of all, to defer Repentance till your sick-beds or deathbeds;
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for how can you keep all Gods Statutes then, and do all that is lawful and right then?
for how can you keep all God's Statutes then, and do all that is lawful and right then?
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5. It is the worst time, because all the tag-rag, all the base and v•lest wretches in the world will come in then ;
5. It is the worst time, Because all the tagrag, all the base and v•lest wretches in the world will come in then;
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And what hast thou no other spirit, but to defer coming in till then? Hast thou no more care of thy soul, no more love to God and his ways,
And what hast thou no other Spirit, but to defer coming in till then? Hast thou no more care of thy soul, no more love to God and his ways,
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but to put it off till such a time, as all the abominable wretches in the world will come in? that is the seventh way in dishonouring the pardoning grace of God, by seeking it in the worst time that possible can be.
but to put it off till such a time, as all the abominable wretches in the world will come in? that is the seventh Way in Dishonoring the pardoning grace of God, by seeking it in the worst time that possible can be.
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8. The Eighth way of dish•nouring the pardoning grace of God, and the most considerable of all, is the seeking and expecting of it any other way,
8. The Eighth Way of dish•nouring the pardoning grace of God, and the most considerable of all, is the seeking and expecting of it any other Way,
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but only through the Mediation of the Son of God ;but only through the Mediation of the Son of God;
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I told you in the opening of the glorious mysteries of pardoning grace, that it must be done by a Mediator:
I told you in the opening of the glorious Mysteres of pardoning grace, that it must be done by a Mediator:
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Now, not only gross ignorant people, but many others dishonour the pardoning grace of God, they are not sensible of this;
Now, not only gross ignorant people, but many Others dishonour the pardoning grace of God, they Are not sensible of this;
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that it is such grace that only comes through the Mediation of the Son of God:
that it is such grace that only comes through the Mediation of the Son of God:
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We have too low thoughts of the pardoning grace of God, if we do think there is a possibility of attaining it any other way than by the mediation of him, that is God-Man:
We have too low thoughts of the pardoning grace of God, if we do think there is a possibility of attaining it any other Way than by the mediation of him, that is God-Man:
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If we think our crying to God at any time will do it, or our roaring out in anguish of spirit, forty, fifty,
If we think our crying to God At any time will do it, or our roaring out in anguish of Spirit, forty, fifty,
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or sixty years is enough to do it:
or sixty Years is enough to do it:
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or that there is any thing to attain it by, under the mediation of the Son of God, we have too low thoughts of the pardoning grace of God, we give not God that honour that is due unto it.
or that there is any thing to attain it by, under the mediation of the Son of God, we have too low thoughts of the pardoning grace of God, we give not God that honour that is due unto it.
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Luther has a notable expression to this purpose, It is a horrible blasphemy if you presume to pacifie God by any works, 'tis an excellent speech;Luther has a notable expression to this purpose, It is a horrible blasphemy if you presume to pacify God by any works, it's an excellent speech;
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so I say, 'tis horrible blasphemy and intolerable to think to have any thing in the least of your own, to presume upon that God will be pacified with it,
so I say, it's horrible blasphemy and intolerable to think to have any thing in the least of your own, to presume upon that God will be pacified with it,
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whereas God cannot be pacified by any other means, then by the infinite price of the Death and Blood of his own Son;
whereas God cannot be pacified by any other means, then by the infinite price of the Death and Blood of his own Son;
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one drop of which is more precious, than all the creatures of Heaven and Earth;
one drop of which is more precious, than all the creatures of Heaven and Earth;
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God will say, Have I revealed such a way of being reconciled with my Creatures, and that at such a rate and infinite price as the death of my own Son? Shall his life and blood go to procure pardon (one drop of which is more worth than ten thousand worlds) and when all this is done, shall my creature think to put me off by a poor work of their own prayers, tears, good meaning, or the like;
God will say, Have I revealed such a Way of being reconciled with my Creatures, and that At such a rate and infinite price as the death of my own Son? Shall his life and blood go to procure pardon (one drop of which is more worth than ten thousand world's) and when all this is done, shall my creature think to put me off by a poor work of their own Prayers, tears, good meaning, or the like;
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or with the most glorious work that they can perform? for the greatest and most glorious work that they can perform is not near worth so much as one drop of the blood of Christ.
or with the most glorious work that they can perform? for the greatest and most glorious work that they can perform is not near worth so much as one drop of the blood of christ.
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And if you have not such high thoughts of Gods Pardoning Mercy, that it must be procured by that which hath more worth in it than all the Creation besides, you do dishonour it, by having such low thoughts of it,
And if you have not such high thoughts of God's Pardoning Mercy, that it must be procured by that which hath more worth in it than all the Creation beside, you do dishonour it, by having such low thoughts of it,
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when as you think to obtain it by any duty that you can do;
when as you think to obtain it by any duty that you can do;
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you think God is a merciful God, and you hope upon your reforming and performing duties of Obedience, that God will be pacified towards you for all that is amiss:
you think God is a merciful God, and you hope upon your reforming and performing duties of obedience, that God will be pacified towards you for all that is amiss:
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Certainly when you have these thoughts of Gods pardoning grace, you make it to be but as common and ordinary pity towards one in misery;
Certainly when you have these thoughts of God's pardoning grace, you make it to be but as Common and ordinary pity towards one in misery;
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but the grace of God is a higher thing than common pity and compassion, and it is a mighty dishonour to God to have no higher thoughts of it, that you think of it but as of common pity and compassion that one creature hath unto another;
but the grace of God is a higher thing than Common pity and compassion, and it is a mighty dishonour to God to have no higher thoughts of it, that you think of it but as of Common pity and compassion that one creature hath unto Another;
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or if you think it differs from that pity one creature hath to another, it is but a difference in degrees;
or if you think it differs from that pity one creature hath to Another, it is but a difference in Degrees;
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; only you think it is a little higher in degree:
; only you think it is a little higher in degree:
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but you must look upon it in another way, and as another kind of pity then one creature bears to another;
but you must look upon it in Another Way, and as Another kind of pity then one creature bears to Another;
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it is true, Gods pardoning his poor creatures is in pity and compassion, but it is through the death and satisfaction of his own Son;
it is true, God's pardoning his poor creatures is in pity and compassion, but it is through the death and satisfaction of his own Son;
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and if you think to procure it any other way than by the mediation of the Son of God, you look upon it but in a natural way,
and if you think to procure it any other Way than by the mediation of the Son of God, you look upon it but in a natural Way,
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as nature will dictate unto you;
as nature will dictate unto you;
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for nature will dictate, that the beholding of one crying out in misery will move pity and compassion, and you go no further:
for nature will dictate, that the beholding of one crying out in misery will move pity and compassion, and you go no further:
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But you are to know, the pardoning grace of God, is the most supernatural and mysteriousest thing in all the Book of God;
But you Are to know, the pardoning grace of God, is the most supernatural and mysteriousest thing in all the Book of God;
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therefore when God works in us, we must act faith upon it in a mystical way,
Therefore when God works in us, we must act faith upon it in a mystical Way,
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or act faith upon it as a great mysterie;
or act faith upon it as a great mystery;
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and therefore you that have been made sensible of sin, it may be you have thought of Gods grace for the pardon and forgiveness of your sins,
and Therefore you that have been made sensible of since, it may be you have Thought of God's grace for the pardon and forgiveness of your Sins,
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and for to quiet the trouble of your spirits;
and for to quiet the trouble of your spirits;
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Have you done that? there is I suppose many a poor soul may say, I have been often with God when no eye saw me,
Have you done that? there is I suppose many a poor soul may say, I have been often with God when no eye saw me,
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but only Gods, seeking the pardon of my sin in trouble of spirit; you have done so:
but only God's, seeking the pardon of my since in trouble of Spirit; you have done so:
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but has your eye at that time been fastened on the Son of God, as the great Mediator between God and Man, to interceed to God the Father for the obtaining this mercy, by making satisfaction to infinite Justice:
but has your eye At that time been fastened on the Son of God, as the great Mediator between God and Man, to intercede to God the Father for the obtaining this mercy, by making satisfaction to infinite justice:
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Together with your cries for pardon, have your eyes been upon the Son of God at the right hand of the Father, pleading for man? Have your hearts been taken with the great mysteries of godliness,
Together with your cries for pardon, have your eyes been upon the Son of God At the right hand of the Father, pleading for man? Have your hearts been taken with the great Mysteres of godliness,
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and wrought upon by the infinite grace of God? Have you put forth a mighty power of the Spirit of Faith, to tender up to God the Father the Attonement that his Son has made by his blood and death for your sins? Have you seen that the pardoning grace of God is so high, that it is impossible to be reach't unto by any thing you can do,
and wrought upon by the infinite grace of God? Have you put forth a mighty power of the Spirit of Faith, to tender up to God the Father the Atonement that his Son has made by his blood and death for your Sins? Have you seen that the pardoning grace of God is so high, that it is impossible to be reached unto by any thing you can do,
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but only by the mediation of the Son of God? If it have been thus with your spirits? then you have somewhat of the sense of the great work of God in this thing;
but only by the mediation of the Son of God? If it have been thus with your spirits? then you have somewhat of the sense of the great work of God in this thing;
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but otherwise, though you have been never so much wrought on and have had floods of sorrow,
but otherwise, though you have been never so much wrought on and have had floods of sorrow,
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and have cryed never so earnest for the pardon of your sins, yet except you have had some such kind of thoughts of Gods grace,
and have cried never so earnest for the pardon of your Sins, yet except you have had Some such kind of thoughts of God's grace,
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as these are, upon your hearts, working after God this way, you were never throughly acquainted with the way of Gods pardoning grace,
as these Are, upon your hearts, working After God this Way, you were never thoroughly acquainted with the Way of God's pardoning grace,
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and so you have dishonoured him, by having too low thoughts of it, except your hearts have been raised to this height, Psal. 51.7. in that time when David was on repenting, he called unto God to purge him with Hysop; David desired the renewing of the assurance of Gods mercy in Christ, in the pardoning of that horrible offence he had committed;
and so you have dishonoured him, by having too low thoughts of it, except your hearts have been raised to this height, Psalm 51.7. in that time when David was on repenting, he called unto God to purge him with Hyssop; David desired the renewing of the assurance of God's mercy in christ, in the pardoning of that horrible offence he had committed;
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and therefore prays that he may be purged with Hysop: What is the meaning of that? there is a great mystery in it;
and Therefore prays that he may be purged with Hyssop: What is the meaning of that? there is a great mystery in it;
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in the time of the Law when the blood was sprinkled, it was done with a bunch of Hysop;
in the time of the Law when the blood was sprinkled, it was done with a bunch of Hyssop;
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and it was a Type of the Blood of Christ that was to make an Attonement, Levit. 14. They were to take a bunch of Hysop to sprinkle withal ;
and it was a Type of the Blood of christ that was to make an Atonement, Levit. 14. They were to take a bunch of Hyssop to sprinkle withal;
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Now says David, Purge me with Hysop, that is, apply to me the blood of Christ,
Now Says David, Purge me with Hyssop, that is, apply to me the blood of christ,
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for I have need of fresh applications of the blood of Christ;
for I have need of fresh applications of the blood of christ;
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I have sinned against him, and have done what in me lay to bring my self under Gods wrath,
I have sinned against him, and have done what in me lay to bring my self under God's wrath,
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and have brought new guilt upon my soul:
and have brought new guilt upon my soul:
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Now for the assurance of thy love to me, let there be fresh applications of the blood of thy Son;
Now for the assurance of thy love to me, let there be fresh applications of the blood of thy Son;
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let there be a new sprinkling of the blood of thy Son upon me:
let there be a new sprinkling of the blood of thy Son upon me:
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I suppose many of you in reading this place, did not think of the meaning of the Spirit of God in it, that may be a great help unto you,
I suppose many of you in reading this place, did not think of the meaning of the Spirit of God in it, that may be a great help unto you,
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when at any time you are seeking the pardon of your sins, to cry to God to be purged with Hysop;
when At any time you Are seeking the pardon of your Sins, to cry to God to be purged with Hyssop;
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O Lord ▪ sprinkle the blood of Christ afresh upon me; O Lord ▪ sprinkle the blood of christ afresh upon me;
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for I know that all my Prayers and Tears, and all that I can do, cannot purge me from the guilt of that sin I have committed against thee,
for I know that all my Prayers and Tears, and all that I can do, cannot purge me from the guilt of that since I have committed against thee,
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except thou purge me with Hysop; that is, by applying of the Blood of thy Son unto me: except thou purge me with Hyssop; that is, by applying of the Blood of thy Son unto me:
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And this is the Eighth way of dishonouring the grace of God, in seeking for it any other way than through the blood of his Son ;
And this is the Eighth Way of Dishonoring the grace of God, in seeking for it any other Way than through the blood of his Son;
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and remember when you are seeking it, that it may be the last time;
and Remember when you Are seeking it, that it may be the last time;
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and therefore remember you look up to God for it in, by, and through the death of his Son;
and Therefore Remember you look up to God for it in, by, and through the death of his Son;
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for otherwise, though you are never so earnest in Prayer, you dishonour this grace:
for otherwise, though you Are never so earnest in Prayer, you dishonour this grace:
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It is an easie matter to convince men and women, that they are guilty of dishonouring the grace of God,
It is an easy matter to convince men and women, that they Are guilty of Dishonoring the grace of God,
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if they seek for pardon in a negligent and sluggish way;
if they seek for pardon in a negligent and sluggish Way;
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but now, though you are never so sensible, and put forth never so much strength in seeking for it,
but now, though you Are never so sensible, and put forth never so much strength in seeking for it,
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yet you dishonour God, except you look upon it as such a high thing that can never be reacht unto,
yet you dishonour God, except you look upon it as such a high thing that can never be reached unto,
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but through the mediation of the Son of God.
but through the mediation of the Son of God.
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9. The ninth way of dishonouring the grace of God is, for any one to venture on sin, the rather because they hope they shall be pardoned, that dare to venture on sin on that ground, hoping that God will at last pardon them, I spake before of those that did nothing else but increase their sins in stead of seeking pardon of sin,
9. The ninth Way of Dishonoring the grace of God is, for any one to venture on since, the rather Because they hope they shall be pardoned, that Dare to venture on since on that ground, hoping that God will At last pardon them, I spoke before of those that did nothing Else but increase their Sins in stead of seeking pardon of since,
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and of the miserable sad condition of such:
and of the miserable sad condition of such:
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But those we now speak of, are not such as are come to this height of sinning, to do nothing else but increase their sins;
But those we now speak of, Are not such as Are come to this height of sinning, to do nothing Else but increase their Sins;
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but such men and women who being convinc't of sin, and if they were perswaded that God would never pardon that sin, they would find knots enough to stop them from the commission of it:
but such men and women who being convinced of since, and if they were persuaded that God would never pardon that since, they would find knots enough to stop them from the commission of it:
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but because they have some hopes that God will pardon, therfore on that very ground they venture on sin;
but Because they have Some hope's that God will pardon, Therefore on that very ground they venture on since;
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'tis true, it is an offence, but God is a merciful God, he will forgive though it be an evil:
it's true, it is an offence, but God is a merciful God, he will forgive though it be an evil:
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there is more evil and mischeif in this than thou can'st imagin;
there is more evil and mischief's in this than thou Canst imagine;
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What, art thou convinc't of sin, and wilt thou venture on sin meerly on this ground,
What, art thou convinced of since, and wilt thou venture on since merely on this ground,
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because thou hopest that God will pardon thee? I may say unto thee as Peter to Simon Magus, Act. 8.22. Pray O pray to God, that if it be possible, this thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee ;
Because thou hopest that God will pardon thee? I may say unto thee as Peter to Simon Magus, Act. 8.22. Pray Oh pray to God, that if it be possible, this Thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee;
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for this thought of thy heart hath so much malignity in it, and is so great a provocation against God as possible can be imagined, (except the sin against the Holy Ghost,) for any man or women to venture on any sin in hopes of pardon:
for this Thought of thy heart hath so much malignity in it, and is so great a provocation against God as possible can be imagined, (except the since against the Holy Ghost,) for any man or women to venture on any since in hope's of pardon:
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some will say, What need we be so strict, and trouble our selves so much? God is merciful,
Some will say, What need we be so strict, and trouble our selves so much? God is merciful,
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and therefore they think upon that ground; they need not be so strict;
and Therefore they think upon that ground; they need not be so strict;
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this is a horrible degree of turning the grace of God into wantenness, Jude 4. the Apostle speaks of such there, that profest they did believe in Christ;
this is a horrible degree of turning the grace of God into wantenness, U^de 4. the Apostle speaks of such there, that professed they did believe in christ;
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mark what he says of them, There are certain men crept in unawares, — ungodly men turning the grace of God into laciviousness,
mark what he Says of them, There Are certain men crept in unawares, — ungodly men turning the grace of God into lasciviousness,
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and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ ;and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord jesus christ;
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'tis a most dreadful place, if there be any one in the Congregation that have ever had the glorious light of the Gospel revealed to them, that can reason thus? I do such and such things, yet God is merciful;
it's a most dreadful place, if there be any one in the Congregation that have ever had the glorious Light of the Gospel revealed to them, that can reason thus? I do such and such things, yet God is merciful;
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O that God would convince thee of this evil, give me leave to open it unto you, how men creep in;
Oh that God would convince thee of this evil, give me leave to open it unto you, how men creep in;
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they were Christians, and were come into the Church; but how? they crept in cunningly;
they were Christians, and were come into the Church; but how? they crept in cunningly;
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the Saints of God were not aware of them, they crept in amongst them;
the Saints of God were not aware of them, they crept in among them;
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here by the way, we may take notice, that in a Church there ought to be none admitted Members,
Here by the Way, we may take notice, that in a Church there ought to be none admitted Members,
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but such as there may be some testimony of godliness in them; for if any be ungodly, they are such as creep in unawares;
but such as there may be Some testimony of godliness in them; for if any be ungodly, they Are such as creep in unawares;
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the Church of God should keep them out, such as creep in unawares should be kept out:
the Church of God should keep them out, such as creep in unawares should be kept out:
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many cry out, they will not have communion with any Church, because there are some wicked men in it;
many cry out, they will not have communion with any Church, Because there Are Some wicked men in it;
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and others say, while there is a Church on Earth, the tares will be among the corn,
and Others say, while there is a Church on Earth, the tares will be among the corn,
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and chaff will be among the wheat:
and chaff will be among the wheat:
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be not deceived, I know none in the world that does think there is any Congregation so pure,
be not deceived, I know none in the world that does think there is any Congregation so pure,
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but that some ungodly one may creep into it:
but that Some ungodly one may creep into it:
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but consider, to have some evil ones in the Church is one thing, and the Church to have power to cast them out, that is another thing;
but Consider, to have Some evil ones in the Church is one thing, and the Church to have power to cast them out, that is Another thing;
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'tis true, they will creep into the Church, but when they are crept in, and appear to be ungodly ones, we must do our duty;
it's true, they will creep into the Church, but when they Are crept in, and appear to be ungodly ones, we must do our duty;
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tell them of their faults, and if they will not hear us, we must tell it to the Church;
tell them of their Faults, and if they will not hear us, we must tell it to the Church;
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and if the Church have power and will not deal with them, it need not at all hinder our communicating with them:
and if the Church have power and will not deal with them, it need not At all hinder our communicating with them:
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but here lies the case, Whether we should withdraw, because evil ones are among them? or,
but Here lies the case, Whither we should withdraw, Because evil ones Are among them? or,
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Whether we can joyn with that Church wherein there is no power to keep them out,
Whither we can join with that Church wherein there is no power to keep them out,
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and after they are crept in to cast them out? they will creep into the Church, they came in unawares;
and After they Are crept in to cast them out? they will creep into the Church, they Come in unawares;
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but the state of the Church should be such, that they should suffer no evil men to come in,
but the state of the Church should be such, that they should suffer no evil men to come in,
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and if they do come in, it is unawares to the Church, by making a Profession of Religion;
and if they do come in, it is unawares to the Church, by making a Profession of Religion;
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for the Church can go no further then what does outwardly appear unto them:
for the Church can go no further then what does outwardly appear unto them:
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if men make a Profession of Religion, and have a conversation agreeable to it, the Church can go no further;
if men make a Profession of Religion, and have a Conversation agreeable to it, the Church can go no further;
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but for a Church to admit al, if they be no swearers, no adulterers, of gross livers in any other sin, although they make no Profeson;
but for a Church to admit all, if they be no swearers, no Adulterers, of gross livers in any other since, although they make no Profeson;
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nay, if they do but hire a House in the Parish, it is enough to make them members of the Church,
nay, if they do but hire a House in the Parish, it is enough to make them members of the Church,
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and when they are in, there is no power to cast them out; & if a power heretofore, the remedy was worse than the disease;
and when they Are in, there is no power to cast them out; & if a power heretofore, the remedy was Worse than the disease;
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it was such a power as was never ordained of God: Whether we should joyn with such a Church or no;
it was such a power as was never ordained of God: Whither we should join with such a Church or no;
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or whether we should withdraw, because there is some evil ones among them is questionable? surely none can imagine there should be such a pure Church in the world,
or whither we should withdraw, Because there is Some evil ones among them is questionable? surely none can imagine there should be such a pure Church in the world,
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as that there should be no tares among them;
as that there should be no tares among them;
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But if there be a power in every Church to admit of none but such as have an appearance of godliness,
But if there be a power in every Church to admit of none but such as have an appearance of godliness,
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and if after being crept in, they proving otherwise, that there is a power to cast them out;
and if After being crept in, they proving otherwise, that there is a power to cast them out;
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let these things be granted, and then though many ungodly ones will unawares creep in,
let these things be granted, and then though many ungodly ones will unawares creep in,
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yet it is no hinderance at all to joyn with them in all the Ordinances of God:
yet it is no hindrance At all to join with them in all the Ordinances of God:
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that is the first thing said of them;
that is the First thing said of them;
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they creep in. 2. He says they were such as were ordained of old to condemnation ;they creep in. 2. He Says they were such as were ordained of old to condemnation;
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those that turn this grace of God into wantonness; that is, abuse this pardoning grace of God by taking liberty to sin;
those that turn this grace of God into wantonness; that is, abuse this pardoning grace of God by taking liberty to since;
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surely they are such as should be kept out of the Church, and if they creep in, they should not be accounted members,
surely they Are such as should be kept out of the Church, and if they creep in, they should not be accounted members,
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but should be cast out, when they appear to be such as were of old ordain'd to condemnation:
but should be cast out, when they appear to be such as were of old ordained to condemnation:
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then those that abuse the grace of God to wantonness, and think they may take liberty to sin because God is merciful to forgive sin, the Scriptures says, they are of old ordained to condemnation.
then those that abuse the grace of God to wantonness, and think they may take liberty to since Because God is merciful to forgive since, the Scriptures Says, they Are of old ordained to condemnation.
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Thirdly, They are ungodly men, such that have no godliness at all in them, but are meer carnal and worldly men;
Thirdly, They Are ungodly men, such that have no godliness At all in them, but Are mere carnal and worldly men;
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it is a terrible thing for a Minister to say to any of you out of the Word of God, thou art an ungodly man or woman.
it is a terrible thing for a Minister to say to any of you out of the Word of God, thou art an ungodly man or woman.
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Hast thou not turn'd the grace of God into wantonness, and abused it, when thou heardest that God was merciful? Hast thou took liberty to sin? thou art an ungodly man;
Hast thou not turned the grace of God into wantonness, and abused it, when thou heardest that God was merciful? Hast thou took liberty to since? thou art an ungodly man;
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for thou turnest the grace of God into wantonness:
for thou Turnest the grace of God into wantonness:
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The blessed grace of God that should be the chief means to keep men from sin;
The blessed grace of God that should be the chief means to keep men from since;
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thou makest it an advantage to further sin: And mark further, Fourthly, Thou denyest our Lord Jesus Christ ;
thou Makest it an advantage to further since: And mark further, Fourthly, Thou deniest our Lord jesus christ;
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thou talkest of Gods mercy in Christ, but thou deniest the only Lord God and our Lord Jesus Christ;
thou talkest of God's mercy in christ, but thou deniest the only Lord God and our Lord jesus christ;
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What a heap of expressions are here, to set forth the condition of such men that turn the grace of God into wantonness? 1. They creep in. 2. Were of old ordained to condemnation.
What a heap of expressions Are Here, to Set forth the condition of such men that turn the grace of God into wantonness? 1. They creep in. 2. Were of old ordained to condemnation.
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3. They are ungodly: And 4. they deny the Lord Jesus Christ:
3. They Are ungodly: And 4. they deny the Lord jesus christ:
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Methinks this one Text should daunt the heart of every one that is before the Lord this day;
Methinks this one Text should daunt the heart of every one that is before the Lord this day;
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never to presume upon acting of such horrible wickedness, to sin because of Gods pardoning grace,
never to presume upon acting of such horrible wickedness, to sin Because of God's pardoning grace,
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for there is so much evil in this, to presume on sin because God is willing to forgive sin, that those that understand the glory of Gods grace, their hearts cannot but stand amazed and rise with indignation against it, Rom. 6.1. What shall we say then, Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? — some there were that did abuse the grace of God to sin;
for there is so much evil in this, to presume on since Because God is willing to forgive since, that those that understand the glory of God's grace, their hearts cannot but stand amazed and rise with Indignation against it, Rom. 6.1. What shall we say then, Shall we continue in since, that grace may abound? — Some there were that did abuse the grace of God to since;
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How does the Apostle rise with indignation against that abominable wickedness? he does not grant it,
How does the Apostle rise with Indignation against that abominable wickedness? he does not grant it,
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but reject it with a horrible indignation, God forbid, What? to sin that grace may abound, God forbid:
but reject it with a horrible Indignation, God forbid, What? to since that grace may abound, God forbid:
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What? to make use of the grace of God to further sin;
What? to make use of the grace of God to further since;
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Shall we stand to answer these men, in the horrible reasoning of their hearts? No, they are to be cast of with detestation and rejection, with a God forbid, that there should be any of such vile and wicked hearts thus to abuse the pardoning grace of God:
Shall we stand to answer these men, in the horrible reasoning of their hearts? No, they Are to be cast of with detestation and rejection, with a God forbid, that there should be any of such vile and wicked hearts thus to abuse the pardoning grace of God:
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Suppose you forgive one servant a fault, and another servant should say; well, my Master hath forgiven him, I will do so too;
Suppose you forgive one servant a fault, and Another servant should say; well, my Master hath forgiven him, I will do so too;
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upon that ground, if thou commit the same offence, he will not forgive thee, because thou offendest presumptuously, which is a most horrid thing.
upon that ground, if thou commit the same offence, he will not forgive thee, Because thou offendest presumptuously, which is a most horrid thing.
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Let me a little further reason the case:
Let me a little further reason the case:
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1. It is an argument of an abominable heart, that hath no way to keep it from sin,
1. It is an argument of an abominable heart, that hath no Way to keep it from since,
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but only guilt, and fear of wrath and Hell ;but only guilt, and Fear of wrath and Hell;
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Thou makest not the grace of God an argument to keep thee from sin, nor the evil of sin in it self;
Thou Makest not the grace of God an argument to keep thee from since, nor the evil of since in it self;
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which is a great dishonour and wrong to God;
which is a great dishonour and wrong to God;
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there is more evil in sin it self, setting a side the consideration of the guilt and punishment of it, there is ten thousand times more evil in sin it self,
there is more evil in since it self, setting a side the consideration of the guilt and punishment of it, there is ten thousand times more evil in since it self,
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than all the punishment in Hell will countervail;
than all the punishment in Hell will countervail;
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and thou hast no way to keep thee from sin, but only the guilt and punishment;
and thou hast no Way to keep thee from since, but only the guilt and punishment;
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it is an argument of a base wicked heart.
it is an argument of a base wicked heart.
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2. Suppose there were no evil of guilt or punishment, yet an ingenious gracious spirit would never do it ;
2. Suppose there were no evil of guilt or punishment, yet an ingenious gracious Spirit would never do it;
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What shall I sin, because God will pardon? Shall I venture upon it? no, I will never do it:
What shall I sin, Because God will pardon? Shall I venture upon it? no, I will never do it:
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grace reasons to a quite contrary end; that is an excellent Scripture in Tit. 2.11. The grace of God that brings Salvation ;
grace Reasons to a quite contrary end; that is an excellent Scripture in Tit. 2.11. The grace of God that brings Salvation;
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it is this grace that reveals the pardon of sin; this precious grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men:
it is this grace that reveals the pardon of since; this precious grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men:
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But to what end? teaching us to deny all ungodliness and worldly lusts ; the grace of God that brings salvation, it teaches us these lessons;
But to what end? teaching us to deny all ungodliness and worldly Lustiest; the grace of God that brings salvation, it Teaches us these Lessons;
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not such a wicked lesson that we should presume to sin, on hopes that God may pardon it:
not such a wicked Lesson that we should presume to since, on hope's that God may pardon it:
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No, But to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts; and that we should live soberly, righteously, and godly ;
No, But to deny ungodliness and worldly Lustiest; and that we should live soberly, righteously, and godly;
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and not to take liberty to sin, to lye, steal, be filthy and the like, because God will pardon;
and not to take liberty to since, to lie, steal, be filthy and the like, Because God will pardon;
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no, it teaches other manner of lessons than these; and then it follows, looking for that blessed hope and appearance of the great God, and our Saviour Jesus Christ ;
no, it Teaches other manner of Lessons than these; and then it follows, looking for that blessed hope and appearance of the great God, and our Saviour jesus christ;
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mark the Text, there is a great deal in it, when the grace of God that brings salvation,
mark the Text, there is a great deal in it, when the grace of God that brings salvation,
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and mercy, and pardon of sin is revealed, it teaches us these Lessons;
and mercy, and pardon of since is revealed, it Teaches us these Lessons;
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because of the grace and favour of God is revealed to us, that we should deny all ungodliness and worldly lusts, and then we may with comfort look for the blessed hope and appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
Because of the grace and favour of God is revealed to us, that we should deny all ungodliness and worldly Lustiest, and then we may with Comfort look for the blessed hope and appearing of the great God and our Saviour jesus christ;
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but otherwise you can never look for that blessed hope:
but otherwise you can never look for that blessed hope:
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let me speak to those that reason thus, that they may venture on sin, because of Gods pardoning grace;
let me speak to those that reason thus, that they may venture on since, Because of God's pardoning grace;
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Does the Revelation of the grace of God teach you to live ungodly, and in worldly lusts? Can you look for that blessed hope with comfort,
Does the Revelation of the grace of God teach you to live ungodly, and in worldly Lustiest? Can you look for that blessed hope with Comfort,
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and expect the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ? 'tis impossible, you cannot, 'tis not a blessed hope that you have, but a cursed hope ;
and expect the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour jesus christ? it's impossible, you cannot, it's not a blessed hope that you have, but a cursed hope;
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that all shall be well at last, though you live ungodly and wickedly, and for the appearing of the great God;
that all shall be well At last, though you live ungodly and wickedly, and for the appearing of the great God;
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certainly it will be a terrible appearing to thee, that made Christ who came to dissolve the works of the Devil, to be a means to uphold the works of the Devil.
Certainly it will be a terrible appearing to thee, that made christ who Come to dissolve the works of the devil, to be a means to uphold the works of the devil.
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3. Did ever any Child of God make use of Scripture to reason for sin in such a wicked way, for to presume to sin,
3. Did ever any Child of God make use of Scripture to reason for since in such a wicked Way, for to presume to since,
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because God is willing to pardon? you cannot give me one example in all the Scripture of any of those that God hath shewed mercy to, that reasoned after this manner;
Because God is willing to pardon? you cannot give me one Exampl in all the Scripture of any of those that God hath showed mercy to, that reasoned After this manner;
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I can give you examples to the contrary, how the Saints have reasoned otherwise, Psal. 130.4. mark the reasoning of a gracious heart, But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou may'st be feared ;
I can give you Examples to the contrary, how the Saints have reasoned otherwise, Psalm 130.4. mark the reasoning of a gracious heart, But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou Mayest be feared;
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he reasons from the pardoning grace of God, to draw up his heart to the fear of God;
he Reasons from the pardoning grace of God, to draw up his heart to the Fear of God;
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as if he should say, Lord, I have heard much of the Doctrine of the pardon of sin, and the great workings of thy grace to effect it,
as if he should say, Lord, I have herd much of the Doctrine of the pardon of since, and the great workings of thy grace to Effect it,
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and of thy readiness to forgive, this is the end of it, that thou mightest be feared ;and of thy readiness to forgive, this is the end of it, that thou Mightest be feared;
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this is the effect this doctrine works in a gracious soul, and 'tis a good sign if you reason after this manner;
this is the Effect this Doctrine works in a gracious soul, and it's a good Signen if you reason After this manner;
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but there is forgiveness with thee, that thou may'st be feared:
but there is forgiveness with thee, that thou Mayest be feared:
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If those Sermons you have heard of this Doctrine be a means to implant the fear of God in your hearts, this is a blessed sign they have had a good effect upon you;
If those Sermons you have herd of this Doctrine be a means to implant the Fear of God in your hearts, this is a blessed Signen they have had a good Effect upon you;
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when you reason thus, Because Lord, I have had so much of thy grace and mercy in forgiving my sin;
when you reason thus, Because Lord, I have had so much of thy grace and mercy in forgiving my since;
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through thy grace my soul shall fear thee more than ever before, and fear to sin more than ever before :through thy grace my soul shall Fear thee more than ever before, and Fear to sin more than ever before:
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those that have hearts answering this Text, 'tis a good sign that the Word has had a powerful efficacy upon them:
those that have hearts answering this Text, it's a good Signen that the Word has had a powerful efficacy upon them:
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take another Text, Psal. 103.1, 2, 3. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits ;
take Another Text, Psalm 103.1, 2, 3. Bless the Lord, Oh my soul, and forget not all his benefits;
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Why? who forgiveth all thy iniquities:
Why? who forgiveth all thy iniquities:
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Mark, it is a Psalm that David made of Gods mercy in forgiving of sin, the consideration of which makes him call upon his soul,
Mark, it is a Psalm that David made of God's mercy in forgiving of since, the consideration of which makes him call upon his soul,
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and all that is within him to bless the Lord:
and all that is within him to bless the Lord:
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Do's God shew so much grace as to forgive sin? then bless the Lord O my soul,
Do's God show so much grace as to forgive since? then bless the Lord Oh my soul,
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and all that is within me bless his holy Name ; 'tis not reasoning thus, God forgives iniquity, and therefore O my soul take liberty;and all that is within me bless his holy Name; it's not reasoning thus, God forgives iniquity, and Therefore Oh my soul take liberty;
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thou need'st not be so strict:
thou Needest not be so strict:
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But bless the Lord O my soul, and all that is within me bless his holy Name:
But bless the Lord Oh my soul, and all that is within me bless his holy Name:
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those that have strength to do any thing for God, this is an argument will stir up all within them to bless God,
those that have strength to do any thing for God, this is an argument will stir up all within them to bless God,
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when they see God appearing so infinitely gracious to them in the forgiveness of their sins;
when they see God appearing so infinitely gracious to them in the forgiveness of their Sins;
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they so reason, that all they have, or can do, should be given unto him.
they so reason, that all they have, or can do, should be given unto him.
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4. You that think, you may take liberty to sin because God is gracious, and venture on it,
4. You that think, you may take liberty to since Because God is gracious, and venture on it,
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because you conceit that God will never punish;
Because you conceit that God will never Punish;
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think of this, the example of the damned in Hell, they are flying in the face of God because they know that God will never pardon;think of this, the Exampl of the damned in Hell, they Are flying in the face of God Because they know that God will never pardon;
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and thou sinnest because thou hopest God will pardon; which is the worst of the two:
and thou Sinnest Because thou hopest God will pardon; which is the worst of the two:
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the Devils and the damned are in such a condition, as that they know that God will never pardon them;
the Devils and the damned Are in such a condition, as that they know that God will never pardon them;
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and therefore they always curse God, because they know he will not pardon: but God offers pardon, and tenders grace to you, holds forth Jesus Christ to you,
and Therefore they always curse God, Because they know he will not pardon: but God offers pardon, and tenders grace to you, holds forth jesus christ to you,
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and his blood and sufferings for the pardoning of you, and you blaspheme because you think he will pardon;
and his blood and sufferings for the pardoning of you, and you Blaspheme Because you think he will pardon;
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of the two methinks you should judge the second sort worst;
of the two methinks you should judge the second sort worst;
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you blaspheme because you hope God will pardon, and the other blaspheme God because they know he will not pardon;
you Blaspheme Because you hope God will pardon, and the other Blaspheme God Because they know he will not pardon;
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'Tis something worse to take liberty to sin, because you hope God will pardon, than they that sin because they are out of all h•p•s of pardon. It's something Worse to take liberty to since, Because you hope God will pardon, than they that since Because they Are out of all h•p•s of pardon.
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Thou that takest liberty on this ground to blaspheme the Name of God;
Thou that Takest liberty on this ground to Blaspheme the Name of God;
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What thinkest thou will become of thee another day? now thou dost blaspheme, because thou hopest that God will pardon thee ;
What Thinkest thou will become of thee Another day? now thou dost Blaspheme, Because thou hopest that God will pardon thee;
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ere long thou maist come to that condition to blaspheme God eternally, because, he will not pardon thee:
ere long thou Mayest come to that condition to Blaspheme God eternally, Because, he will not pardon thee:
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As I make no question, but many Swearers, Drunkards, unclean persons and the like, have gone on in sin on this ground,
As I make no question, but many Swearers, Drunkards, unclean Persons and the like, have gone on in since on this ground,
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because they hoped that God would pardon them;
Because they hoped that God would pardon them;
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are now gone to their own place, and blaspheme because they find that God will never pardon:
Are now gone to their own place, and Blaspheme Because they find that God will never pardon:
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so that thou that blasphemest now, it may be thou shalt blaspheme eternally, but it will be otherwise, thou dost it now on hopes that God will pardon;
so that thou that Blasphemest now, it may be thou shalt Blaspheme eternally, but it will be otherwise, thou dost it now on hope's that God will pardon;
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thou shalt there do it, because thou shalt have no hopes that he will ever pardon.
thou shalt there do it, Because thou shalt have no hope's that he will ever pardon.
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5. Thou that sinnest now in hopes that God will pardon, if God inlighten thy mind, these things will be an intolerable burden to thee ;
5. Thou that Sinnest now in hope's that God will pardon, if God inlighten thy mind, these things will be an intolerable burden to thee;
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and if there be any thing that will indanger the sinking of thy soul into the bottomless gulf of dispair, it is like to be this;
and if there be any thing that will endanger the sinking of thy soul into the bottomless gulf of despair, it is like to be this;
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you now give way to the reasonings of your own hearts, to further sin from the consideration of Gods pardoning mercy;
you now give Way to the reasonings of your own hearts, to further since from the consideration of God's pardoning mercy;
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the same reason that furthers sin in you now, from the consideration of pardon, will make you have further thoughts of despairing of Gods mercy:
the same reason that furthers since in you now, from the consideration of pardon, will make you have further thoughts of despairing of God's mercy:
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Suppose thou goest on a great while, and heapest up sin on this presumption:
Suppose thou goest on a great while, and heapest up since on this presumption:
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Let me put this unto thee, either God will inlighten thy Conscience, or he will not do it;
Let me put this unto thee, either God will inlighten thy Conscience, or he will not do it;
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if he never do it, thou art eternally lost; but if he do it, if he come at length and awaken Conscience;
if he never do it, thou art eternally lost; but if he do it, if he come At length and awaken Conscience;
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then what a load of anguish and trouble will lie upon thy soul, that will make thee cry out, O Lord, I have not only sinned:
then what a load of anguish and trouble will lie upon thy soul, that will make thee cry out, Oh Lord, I have not only sinned:
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but now I come to seek for mercy; my mouth is stop't with the thoughts of that mercy that I have abused:
but now I come to seek for mercy; my Mouth is stopped with the thoughts of that mercy that I have abused:
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Now nothing but free grace can do me good;
Now nothing but free grace can do me good;
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my Conscience tells me how I have abused this grace, I have presumed on sin because of this, I have made the thoughts I had of this grace a means to further me in sin;
my Conscience tells me how I have abused this grace, I have presumed on since Because of this, I have made the thoughts I had of this grace a means to further me in since;
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and now with what face can I go to seek this grace and mercy? these will be stinging thoughts to thee another day;and now with what face can I go to seek this grace and mercy? these will be stinging thoughts to thee Another day;
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when a Minister shall come to apply the grace of God to thy soul, thou wilt say there is mercy with God to pardon sinners,
when a Minister shall come to apply the grace of God to thy soul, thou wilt say there is mercy with God to pardon Sinners,
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but not for those that have abused the grace of God as I have done; Manasseh, and Paul, 'tis true, they committed many great sins;
but not for those that have abused the grace of God as I have done; Manasses, and Paul, it's true, they committed many great Sins;
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but did they ever commit any sin upon this ground, in hope of pardon:
but did they ever commit any since upon this ground, in hope of pardon:
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O look unto it, let none go out from the presence of the Lord this day, with thoughts to venture on sin,
Oh look unto it, let none go out from the presence of the Lord this day, with thoughts to venture on since,
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because ye hope it may be pardoned;
Because you hope it may be pardoned;
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to venture on sin on that ground, is the most horrible cursedest thing that can be.
to venture on since on that ground, is the most horrible cursedest thing that can be.
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Tenthly, A tenth way of dishonouring the grace of Gods pardoning mercy;
Tenthly, A tenth Way of Dishonoring the grace of God's pardoning mercy;
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as to sin in hopes of pardon, so to sin after pardon, after God hath revealed this grace unto you;as to sin in hope's of pardon, so to sin After pardon, After God hath revealed this grace unto you;
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then to sin, this is a great dishonour to this grace:
then to since, this is a great dishonour to this grace:
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Many that have been in trouble for their sins, and in their trouble have cryed to God for mercy,
Many that have been in trouble for their Sins, and in their trouble have cried to God for mercy,
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and God hath spoke peace to their souls, and hath told them that their sins are pardoned,
and God hath spoke peace to their Souls, and hath told them that their Sins Are pardoned,
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and that he will cleanse their souls from the guilt of sin by the blood of his own Son;
and that he will cleanse their Souls from the guilt of since by the blood of his own Son;
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and yet after all this, they have again faln to their former sins:
and yet After all this, they have again fallen to their former Sins:
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I have spoke before of this degree of dishonouring Gods pardoning grace, but now I am speaking of a further degree;
I have spoke before of this degree of Dishonoring God's pardoning grace, but now I am speaking of a further degree;
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not only to fall into that sin you have sought for pardon of, but to fall into that sin, that you have some comfortable assurance of pardon of, 1 King. 11.9. The Lord was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned from the Lord, that had appeared to him twice ;
not only to fallen into that since you have sought for pardon of, but to fallen into that since, that you have Some comfortable assurance of pardon of, 1 King. 11.9. The Lord was angry with Solomon, Because his heart was turned from the Lord, that had appeared to him twice;
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remember, hath not God appeared to some of you twice, and given you assurance of his love and pardoning grace? God came with sweet comforts and rejoyced your souls;
Remember, hath not God appeared to Some of you twice, and given you assurance of his love and pardoning grace? God Come with sweet comforts and rejoiced your Souls;
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and what do you turn from the Lord after he hath appeared twice to you,
and what do you turn from the Lord After he hath appeared twice to you,
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and said unto thee, thy sins are pardoned? this is a grievous thing, Ezra 9.14. Should we again break thy Commandements? — Would'st not thou be angry with us, should we again sin, would'st thou not consume us? so after God has delivered us from condemnation, the guilt of sin, and the spirit of bondage ;
and said unto thee, thy Sins Are pardoned? this is a grievous thing, Ezra 9.14. Should we again break thy commandments? — Wouldst not thou be angry with us, should we again since, Wouldst thou not consume us? so After God has Delivered us from condemnation, the guilt of since, and the Spirit of bondage;
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What? to trespass again, it is just with God to be angry with us, Psal. 85.8. The Lord will speak peace —, but let them not return again to folly ;
What? to trespass again, it is just with God to be angry with us, Psalm 85.8. The Lord will speak peace —, but let them not return again to folly;
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if God speak peace, O return not again to folly;
if God speak peace, Oh return not again to folly;
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I appeal unto you, hath God ever spoke peace to your souls? Have you heard the voyce of gladness speaking in your hearts, saying, Son, or Daughter be of good chear, go in peace, thy sins are pardoned? Have you not heard this? if you have not, you had need to get it;
I appeal unto you, hath God ever spoke peace to your Souls? Have you herd the voice of gladness speaking in your hearts, saying, Son, or Daughter be of good cheer, go in peace, thy Sins Are pardoned? Have you not herd this? if you have not, you had need to get it;
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if you have, then return not again to the same sin that God hath graciously pardoned. 1. Return not to the same sin.
if you have, then return not again to the same since that God hath graciously pardoned. 1. Return not to the same since.
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2. Return not to any other sin. 1. Return not to the same sin ;
2. Return not to any other since. 1. Return not to the same since;
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it is a question, and a great case of Conscience, Whether it be possible for a Child of God after God hath dealt unto him the pardon of sin,
it is a question, and a great case of Conscience, Whither it be possible for a Child of God After God hath dealt unto him the pardon of since,
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whether he may commit that sin again? some have denyed it;whither he may commit that since again? Some have denied it;
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I remember some antient Divines, Origen and Tertullian upon those words in Heb. 6. For it is impossible for those that were once inlightened, — if they shall fall away to renew them by repentance ;
I Remember Some ancient Divines, Origen and Tertullian upon those words in Hebrew 6. For it is impossible for those that were once enlightened, — if they shall fallen away to renew them by Repentance;
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he applies it to the sin of uncleanness;
he Applies it to the since of uncleanness;
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and says he, a second repentance is not promised in the Name of Christ to Adulterers and Fornicators;
and Says he, a second Repentance is not promised in the Name of christ to Adulterers and Fornicators;
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thus I may boldly say, we do not find any certain express example in all the Book of God, of any Child of God that did fall into the same gross outward sins after an actual repentance,
thus I may boldly say, we do not find any certain express Exampl in all the Book of God, of any Child of God that did fallen into the same gross outward Sins After an actual Repentance,
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and making up his peace with God for sin; we find no express Scripture:
and making up his peace with God for since; we find no express Scripture:
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I do not say, we find no example of the Children of God that have not committed the same sin again,
I do not say, we find no Exampl of the Children of God that have not committed the same since again,
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as Peter and Lot, but we find no example of any gross sin that they have faln into:
as Peter and Lot, but we find no Exampl of any gross since that they have fallen into:
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mark it, after their repentance and reconciliation;
mark it, After their Repentance and reconciliation;
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what was done amiss, was done before they came to have it laid home unto their Consciences,
what was done amiss, was done before they Come to have it laid home unto their Consciences,
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and applyed unto their hearts for the humbling of their souls in making their peace with God:
and applied unto their hearts for the humbling of their Souls in making their peace with God:
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True, David committed Adultery, but never the second time, after he had his bones broken, he fell not again:
True, David committed Adultery, but never the second time, After he had his bones broken, he fell not again:
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and so Peter, after he went out and wept bitterly, he never denyed his Master again ;
and so Peter, After he went out and wept bitterly, he never denied his Master again;
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and so Abraham equivocated, but we read not, that after any actual renewal of faith and repentance, that he committed that sin again:
and so Abraham equivocated, but we read not, that After any actual renewal of faith and Repentance, that he committed that since again:
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a wound while it is open, and not fully closed, it may bleed again; but when it is fully closed, to bleed again is dangerous;
a wound while it is open, and not Fully closed, it may bleed again; but when it is Fully closed, to bleed again is dangerous;
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and so any of the people of God, after the actual renewal of their faith and repentance, you cannot give me an example that any of them have faln into the same sin again;
and so any of the people of God, After the actual renewal of their faith and Repentance, you cannot give me an Exampl that any of them have fallen into the same since again;
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I do not absolutely deny it, but I say it is a dangerous thing, God hath not left an example;
I do not absolutely deny it, but I say it is a dangerous thing, God hath not left an Exampl;
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he hath left examples that his Children have faln, but not after they have renewed their faith and repentance, that they have faln into the same sins again;
he hath left Examples that his Children have fallen, but not After they have renewed their faith and Repentance, that they have fallen into the same Sins again;
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I speak not of inward thoughts, I know that they after repentance will return again;
I speak not of inward thoughts, I know that they After Repentance will return again;
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but for any outward gross actual sin after the renewal of faith and repentance, they have not return'd again to commit the same sin:
but for any outward gross actual since After the renewal of faith and Repentance, they have not returned again to commit the same since:
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when once a joynt is out, or a leg broke and set, usually that joynt or bone is stronger than before ;
when once a joint is out, or a leg broke and Set, usually that joint or bone is Stronger than before;
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and so I m•ght shew you after they have sinned, and been set again, they have been stronger than before:
and so I m•ght show you After they have sinned, and been Set again, they have been Stronger than before:
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a Child of God falling into sin is just like the breaking of a bone, Gal. 6.1. And you that are spiritual must restore such a one ;
a Child of God falling into since is just like the breaking of a bone, Gal. 6.1. And you that Are spiritual must restore such a one;
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the word in the Original is put him in joynt again ;
the word in the Original is put him in joint again;
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any godly man or member of a Church that falls into sin, is as a bone out of joynt,
any godly man or member of a Church that falls into since, is as a bone out of joint,
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and you that are spiritual must set it again;
and you that Are spiritual must Set it again;
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if once you have a bone out of joynt, the longer you let it go, the more painful it is;
if once you have a bone out of joint, the longer you let it go, the more painful it is;
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so if you fall into any sin, the longer you let it go the more unweildy you will be:
so if you fallen into any since, the longer you let it go the more unwieldy you will be:
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No marvel you cannot go about your business handsomely, when you have a bone out of joynt;
No marvel you cannot go about your business handsomely, when you have a bone out of joint;
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but has God been so merciful as to put you into joynt again;
but has God been so merciful as to put you into joint again;
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you know what Christ said to the man, Thou art made whole, &c. so I say to you, you that have sinned,
you know what christ said to the man, Thou art made Whole, etc. so I say to you, you that have sinned,
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and God has pardoned you, set you in joynt again, Go your way, you are made whole, take heed of sinning again least, a worse thing befal you.
and God has pardoned you, Set you in joint again, Go your Way, you Are made Whole, take heed of sinning again least, a Worse thing befall you.
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2. A second sort that dishonour the grace of God, are such that though they fall not into the same gross sins again after pardoning mercy,
2. A second sort that dishonour the grace of God, Are such that though they fallen not into the same gross Sins again After pardoning mercy,
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yet are negligent in the wayes of God ;yet Are negligent in the ways of God;
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loose, slight, v•in, sensual, carnal, dead-hearted in their conversation, and do not answer the grace of God revealed to them,
lose, slight, v•in, sensual, carnal, deadhearted in their Conversation, and do not answer the grace of God revealed to them,
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but are more drossie in their spirits than before;
but Are more drossy in their spirits than before;
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It may be for the time wherein they were seeking this grace of God, they were strick't in their conversation, in their wayes conscientious;
It may be for the time wherein they were seeking this grace of God, they were stricked in their Conversation, in their ways conscientious;
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and in every thing walk't close with God, durst not for their lives omit a known duty, attended on the Word with a great deal of patience, their hearts closed with it,
and in every thing walked close with God, durst not for their lives omit a known duty, attended on the Word with a great deal of patience, their hearts closed with it,
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and it was as meat and drink unto them; and in their conversation they were very fruitful in the places where they lived:
and it was as meat and drink unto them; and in their Conversation they were very fruitful in the places where they lived:
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But now having had some comfortable assurance of Gods mercy pardoning them, after this they are grown slight, vain, loose, and dead hearted;
But now having had Some comfortable assurance of God's mercy pardoning them, After this they Are grown slight, vain, lose, and dead hearted;
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this is a very grievous evil where ever it may be charged:
this is a very grievous evil where ever it may be charged:
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It is a very great evil for any to abuse Gods general Bounty, Patience, and Long-sufferance,
It is a very great evil for any to abuse God's general Bounty, Patience, and Long-sufferance,
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and the good we receive from God in the use of the creature; but far worse to abuse the grace of God in Christ, manifested in pardoning mercy:
and the good we receive from God in the use of the creature; but Far Worse to abuse the grace of God in christ, manifested in pardoning mercy:
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I shall shew this to be a great evil, and shall labour to convince you of it.
I shall show this to be a great evil, and shall labour to convince you of it.
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1. Consider and call to remembrance what the dayes of old were? How in former times it was with you,
1. Consider and call to remembrance what the days of old were? How in former times it was with you,
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when you were seeking the pardoning grace of God? then you thought if ever G•d come in to my soul,
when you were seeking the pardoning grace of God? then you Thought if ever G•d come in to my soul,
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and give me any assurance of pardon of sin, How infinitely should my soul be ingaged to bless God,
and give me any assurance of pardon of since, How infinitely should my soul be engaged to bless God,
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and how shall I for ever be bound to give up my self, soul and body;
and how shall I for ever be bound to give up my self, soul and body;
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what I am, and what I can do to live to the praise of the grace of God;
what I am, and what I can do to live to the praise of the grace of God;
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if God come in to my soul and pardon this sin of mine, the guilt whereof lies so heavy upon my spirit ;if God come in to my soul and pardon this since of mine, the guilt whereof lies so heavy upon my Spirit;
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I appeal unto your own Consciences, Did not you think in your own thoughts, that it was impossible that ever you should come to live as you do? certainly if the thoughts of many people might this day appear, they cannot but say, Time was (when I was seeking after the mercy of God, to pardon my sin that lay upon my Conscience) I thought with my self thus;
I appeal unto your own Consciences, Did not you think in your own thoughts, that it was impossible that ever you should come to live as you do? Certainly if the thoughts of many people might this day appear, they cannot but say, Time was (when I was seeking After the mercy of God, to pardon my since that lay upon my Conscience) I Thought with my self thus;
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he is a blessed man) indeed that has assurance of this, and if ever I had peace spoken to my soul, I thought my life would have been such, that (in my apprehension) I thought it was impossible that I should have grown to this dulness, deadness, slightness,
he is a blessed man) indeed that has assurance of this, and if ever I had peace spoken to my soul, I Thought my life would have been such, that (in my apprehension) I Thought it was impossible that I should have grown to this dullness, deadness, slightness,
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and vanity, that now I see I am, then now as Paul said to the Galatians, Where is the blessedness you spake of, time was you said the pardoning mercy of God it was a blessed thing;and vanity, that now I see I am, then now as Paul said to the Galatians, Where is the blessedness you spoke of, time was you said the pardoning mercy of God it was a blessed thing;
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where is that blessedness you spake of, that after you have received it, you should grow wanton, loose,
where is that blessedness you spoke of, that After you have received it, you should grow wanton, lose,
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and slight? What, have you not a mightier Argument to draw your hearts to God,
and slight? What, have you not a Mightier Argument to draw your hearts to God,
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after he hath spoke peace, than ever you had before? The apprehension of guilt, danger, and trouble of spirit for sin, that was an Argument to keep you from sin before;
After he hath spoke peace, than ever you had before? The apprehension of guilt, danger, and trouble of Spirit for since, that was an Argument to keep you from since before;
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but if God have spoken peace, in applying this pardoning grace;
but if God have spoken peace, in applying this pardoning grace;
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Have you not Arguments, of another nature than these, which are far more powe•ful? Certainly, those that know the grace of God in Christ know that there is no such powerful argument as the grace of God in Christ in pardoning sin, to keep up the heart to God,
Have you not Arguments, of Another nature than these, which Are Far more powe•ful? Certainly, those that know the grace of God in christ know that there is no such powerful argument as the grace of God in christ in pardoning since, to keep up the heart to God,
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and to keep from sin as this, no such argument in the world that is like to this;
and to keep from since as this, no such argument in the world that is like to this;
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the eyeing of Gods grace is a special thing to quench and keep down lust;
the Eying of God's grace is a special thing to quench and keep down lust;
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whereas those that sin after this mercy, whose lusts and corruptions overcome the power of this pardoning mercy, they are deprived of the best and most special spiritual helps, that can be to keep from sin; Phil. 4.7. The peace of God which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus ;
whereas those that since After this mercy, whose Lustiest and corruptions overcome the power of this pardoning mercy, they Are deprived of the best and most special spiritual helps, that can be to keep from since; Philip 4.7. The peace of God which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds in christ jesus;
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the word in the Original is very significant, shall guard your hearts ; this is the emphaticalness of the phrase;
the word in the Original is very significant, shall guard your hearts; this is the emphaticalness of the phrase;
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as if the Apostle had said, The sweet peace of God, is such as passeth understanding, and shall guard your hearts ;
as if the Apostle had said, The sweet peace of God, is such as passes understanding, and shall guard your hearts;
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as indeed the peace of God that comes to flow out from the sweetness of the pardoning grace of God is such, as passeth understanding ;
as indeed the peace of God that comes to flow out from the sweetness of the pardoning grace of God is such, as passes understanding;
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but yet after all this, there will be many dangers, and you are to be involved with many temptations;
but yet After all this, there will be many dangers, and you Are to be involved with many temptations;
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but this peace of God will be a guard to your souls, to keep you from sin and temptation:
but this peace of God will be a guard to your Souls, to keep you from since and temptation:
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The soul of a Believer that hath peace spoken to it, is there compared to a Captain in War, or a Prince that apprehends himself in some danger, sets a strong guard about his Person to keep him from danger:
The soul of a Believer that hath peace spoken to it, is there compared to a Captain in War, or a Prince that apprehends himself in Some danger, sets a strong guard about his Person to keep him from danger:
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Now what is the guard, that keeps the soul of a Believer from temptation and danger? It is the peace of God, that is the greatest and strongest guard in the world;
Now what is the guard, that keeps the soul of a Believer from temptation and danger? It is the peace of God, that is the greatest and Strongest guard in the world;
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if you complain of sin and temptations, and that you are afraid that sin will surprize you;
if you complain of since and temptations, and that you Are afraid that since will surprise you;
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What guard would you have to keep you? The peace of God is the best guard that can be:
What guard would you have to keep you? The peace of God is the best guard that can be:
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Now after this hath been a guard unto you if thy sin break in upon thee,
Now After this hath been a guard unto you if thy since break in upon thee,
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as fully, and as freely, as if there were no guard at all; thy condition is very sad.
as Fully, and as freely, as if there were no guard At all; thy condition is very sad.
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2. Let me further speak to súch that sin after the pardoning grace of God,
2. Let me further speak to súch that since After the pardoning grace of God,
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and do not walk answerable to that grace that was let forth in witnessing the pardon of sin;
and do not walk answerable to that grace that was let forth in witnessing the pardon of since;
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'tis a thousand to one thou wilt loose thy evidence ;it's a thousand to one thou wilt lose thy evidence;
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'tis true, it is irrevocable in Gods heart, yet thou may'st carry it so, that by thy loose walking, thou may'st loose the evidence of it in thy own soul,
it's true, it is irrevocable in God's heart, yet thou Mayest carry it so, that by thy lose walking, thou Mayest lose the evidence of it in thy own soul,
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and it may be as sad with thee as if thou wer't not at all pardoned;
and it may be as sad with thee as if thou Were't not At all pardoned;
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we are to know that when an Evidence is given in, concerning pardon of sin, every renewed act of sin is a blot to that Evidence:
we Are to know that when an Evidence is given in, Concerning pardon of since, every renewed act of since is a blot to that Evidence:
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A man that having Evidences of Lands, or an Estate, will keep them fair;
A man that having Evidences of Lands, or an Estate, will keep them fair;
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but if he should suffer them to be blotted, one blot after another, perhaps so blotted as neither he nor any one else is able to read them;
but if he should suffer them to be blotted, one blot After Another, perhaps so blotted as neither he nor any one Else is able to read them;
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it may cost him a great deal of trouble before he get them renew'd again;
it may cost him a great deal of trouble before he get them renewed again;
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so 'tis with a poor creature that hath got some comfortable Evidence of the pardon of sin,
so it's with a poor creature that hath god Some comfortable Evidence of the pardon of since,
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but giving way to temptation, commits a sin, and there he gets a blot;
but giving Way to temptation, commits a since, and there he gets a blot;
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and then, the next temptation, coming possibly to worldly Mindedness, Passion, Unbelief, slightness of Spirit, Vanity, Sensuality, and abuse of the Creatures;
and then, the next temptation, coming possibly to worldly Mindedness, Passion, Unbelief, slightness of Spirit, Vanity, Sensuality, and abuse of the Creatures;
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by often yielding to these, he gets more and renewed blots;
by often yielding to these, he gets more and renewed blots;
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so that if his Evidences be lookt into, they will be found so full of blots, that no marvel in a time of temptation they cannot read them;
so that if his Evidences be looked into, they will be found so full of blots, that no marvel in a time of temptation they cannot read them;
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possibly some that are skilful in the way of God, and the nature of the Covenant of grace, may pick out somewhat of the meaning of them;
possibly Some that Are skilful in the Way of God, and the nature of the Covenant of grace, may pick out somewhat of the meaning of them;
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but thou hast faln so souly from God that thy Evidences are so blotted and blur'd, that in thy own apprehension thou can'st see nothing,
but thou hast fallen so souly from God that thy Evidences Are so blotted and blurred, that in thy own apprehension thou Canst see nothing,
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but that thy condition is as dangerous as ever it was and as uncomfortable, thy Evidences are so blotted that thou can'st not read them thy self,
but that thy condition is as dangerous as ever it was and as uncomfortable, thy Evidences Are so blotted that thou Canst not read them thy self,
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and so hast no comfort by them, and 'tis to thee as if thou had'st none at all;
and so hast no Comfort by them, and it's to thee as if thou Hadst none At all;
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this is the duty, and would be the comfort of every Christian, that when they have gotten their Evidences, that they would keep them so clear, that they might read them every morning,
this is the duty, and would be the Comfort of every Christian, that when they have got their Evidences, that they would keep them so clear, that they might read them every morning,
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and run and read them, and not stand pooring and beating their brains and hearts,
and run and read them, and not stand poring and beating their brains and hearts,
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and fret themselves, because they cannot find such and such a thing that was to them an Evidence of the pardon of their sins, this is through their neglect;
and fret themselves, Because they cannot find such and such a thing that was to them an Evidence of the pardon of their Sins, this is through their neglect;
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and if they had been careful to have kept their Evidences clear and plain, O the comfort they might have had to have read them every morning:
and if they had been careful to have kept their Evidences clear and plain, Oh the Comfort they might have had to have read them every morning:
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If the Pollution of sin recoil back again, no marvel the sense of guilt of sin upon thy Conscience recoil back again;
If the Pollution of since recoil back again, no marvel the sense of guilt of since upon thy Conscience recoil back again;
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if God have committed such a Jewel to thee as the Evidence of pardon of sin,
if God have committed such a Jewel to thee as the Evidence of pardon of since,
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and thou makest no better use of it, 'tis just with God to take it out of thy hands,
and thou Makest no better use of it, it's just with God to take it out of thy hands,
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and keep it in his own;
and keep it in his own;
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and though he shew mercy at last unto thee, yet thou may'st not know it while thou art in this world;
and though he show mercy At last unto thee, yet thou Mayest not know it while thou art in this world;
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'tis a very hard thing to recover it again:
it's a very hard thing to recover it again:
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those that have had the pardon of sin seal'd unto them, have by their falling into sin afterwards,
those that have had the pardon of since sealed unto them, have by their falling into since afterwards,
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so darkned and lost their Evidences that they could never recover them again;
so darkened and lost their Evidences that they could never recover them again;
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as David, see how he cries out, Create in me a clean heart, and restore to me the joy of thy Salvation;
as David, see how he cries out, Create in me a clean heart, and restore to me the joy of thy Salvation;
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David saw all was gone, and that there must be a new Creation and Restoration; Restore to me the joy of thy salvation ;David saw all was gone, and that there must be a new Creation and Restoration; Restore to me the joy of thy salvation;
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O the joy that once I had, and now have lost; O Lord that I may have it once again:
Oh the joy that once I had, and now have lost; Oh Lord that I may have it once again:
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David had a little sensual pleasure for a while, but he paid dear for it, he lost the joy of Gods Salvation: David had a little sensual pleasure for a while, but he paid dear for it, he lost the joy of God's Salvation:
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What think you, David would have given to have got it again? for ought we know, he never had it so fully as before:
What think you, David would have given to have god it again? for ought we know, he never had it so Fully as before:
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Those that have had some comfortable Evidence of pardoning grace, and afterwards through their negligence, loosness,
Those that have had Some comfortable Evidence of pardoning grace, and afterwards through their negligence, looseness,
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and vanity, have lost it, may never come to injoy the comfort of it again as formerly they did;
and vanity, have lost it, may never come to enjoy the Comfort of it again as formerly they did;
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and therefore when Peter had sinned against his Master ;
and Therefore when Peter had sinned against his Master;
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mark, when Christ came to Peter, says he, Lovest thou me? he answered, Lord thou knowest I love thee ;
mark, when christ Come to Peter, Says he, Lovest thou me? he answered, Lord thou Knowest I love thee;
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Christ puts it to him again;
christ puts it to him again;
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Lovest thou me? he would not take his first answer, but puts it to him the second and third time, Lovest thou me? as if Christ had said to Peter, look to your self, it is not any present sudden work that can recover your Evidences again;Lovest thou me? he would not take his First answer, but puts it to him the second and third time, Lovest thou me? as if christ had said to Peter, look to your self, it is not any present sudden work that can recover your Evidences again;
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you that have sinned and darkned your Evidences, had need to put this Question to your own hearts again and again, to get it sure, that you love Christ, and that Christ loves you.
you that have sinned and darkened your Evidences, had need to put this Question to your own hearts again and again, to get it sure, that you love christ, and that christ loves you.
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3. Thirdly, Let me speak to such as sin after pardon, it may justly provoke God to deal with you,
3. Thirdly, Let me speak to such as since After pardon, it may justly provoke God to deal with you,
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though he do not take away his everlasting love; yet to deal with you as a Slave rather than a Child;
though he do not take away his everlasting love; yet to deal with you as a Slave rather than a Child;
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I mean, in following you with sore and heavy chastisements, though he may save your souls at last,I mean, in following you with soar and heavy chastisements, though he may save your Souls At last,
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yet it may cause God to meet you with such sore and evil things in this world, that for that sloath and sluggishness of your hearts you may pay dear for it, before you die;
yet it may cause God to meet you with such soar and evil things in this world, that for that sloth and sluggishness of your hearts you may pay dear for it, before you die;
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truly so may be the dealings of God with his own Children whom he pardons, Jer. 2.14. God is speaking there to his own people:
truly so may be the dealings of God with his own Children whom he Pardons, Jer. 2.14. God is speaking there to his own people:
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Is Israel a servant? Is he a home-born slave? and at vers. 18. What hast thou to do in the way of Egypt? so thou to whom God hath heretofore received to mercy and pardon;Is Israel a servant? Is he a homeborn slave? and At vers. 18. What hast thou to do in the Way of Egypt? so thou to whom God hath heretofore received to mercy and pardon;
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but thou hast walk't so, that Gods ways to thee seem to be such as it may be said, Is this man or woman a servant? Is he a home-born slave? God speaks it with pity, Israel is my dear Son ;
but thou hast walked so, that God's ways to thee seem to be such as it may be said, Is this man or woman a servant? Is he a homeborn slave? God speaks it with pity, Israel is my dear Son;
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How comes it to pass that he is as a home-born slave? What, is he a servant,
How comes it to pass that he is as a homeborn slave? What, is he a servant,
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and brought into such a condition as a servant or a slave? What is the matter? Why? he is in the way of Egypt ;
and brought into such a condition as a servant or a slave? What is the matter? Why? he is in the Way of Egypt;
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so it may be said to thee who walkest in the sensual drossiness of thy spirit;
so it may be said to thee who walkest in the sensual drossiness of thy Spirit;
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Hast thou not been in the way of Egypt? Are thy ways such, that Gods dealings with thee are as if thou wer't a servant,
Hast thou not been in the Way of Egypt? are thy ways such, that God's dealings with thee Are as if thou Were't a servant,
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and a home-born slave? Where is that filial ingenious spirit of thine, that God is fain to deal with thee as now he doth?
and a homeborn slave? Where is that filial ingenious Spirit of thine, that God is fain to deal with thee as now he does?
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4. Again, thou that sinnest after pardon, thou comest to aggravate thy sins more than the sins of the wicked, in some regards ;
4. Again, thou that Sinnest After pardon, thou Comest to aggravate thy Sins more than the Sins of the wicked, in Some regards;
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those that are wicked, and go on in their vile ways against God, you cry out of them as wretched creatures, base, filthy, drunkards, swearers, lyars, false men and women in their dealings, such as are not to be dealt withal in the world, you think these are wicked;
those that Are wicked, and go on in their vile ways against God, you cry out of them as wretched creatures, base, filthy, drunkards, swearers, liars, false men and women in their dealings, such as Are not to be dealt withal in the world, you think these Are wicked;
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but you that sin after mercy, your sins have an aggravation upon them beyond theirs; for they never knew what Gods sweet pardoning mercy meant;
but you that sin After mercy, your Sins have an aggravation upon them beyond theirs; for they never knew what God's sweet pardoning mercy meant;
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they never heard God speak peace to their souls, as thou hast to thine;
they never herd God speak peace to their Souls, as thou hast to thine;
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they never had the secret Visitations of Gods Spirit, nor the warm beams of Gods mercy shining into their hearts;
they never had the secret Visitations of God's Spirit, nor the warm beams of God's mercy shining into their hearts;
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they were never acquainted with such things;
they were never acquainted with such things;
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and therefore though they go on in sin, after which they have bin accustomed, 'tis not so much to be wondered at:
and Therefore though they go on in since, After which they have been accustomed, it's not so much to be wondered At:
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But thou that haste had a tast of the sweetness of Gods love in Christ, in pardoning mercy;
But thou that haste had a taste of the sweetness of God's love in christ, in pardoning mercy;
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for thee to sin after this, 'tis a greater aggravation than the sins of the other;
for thee to sin After this, it's a greater aggravation than the Sins of the other;
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and as 'tis a greater aggravation than the sins of the wicked, so thy sin goes more near to the heart of Christ than the sins of the wicked and ungodly do;
and as it's a greater aggravation than the Sins of the wicked, so thy since Goes more near to the heart of christ than the Sins of the wicked and ungodly doe;
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the sins of the most prophanest wretch in all the Town doe not go so near to the heart of Christ,
the Sins of the most profanest wretch in all the Town do not go so near to the heart of christ,
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as those that are committed after receipts of mercy from Christ;
as those that Are committed After receipts of mercy from christ;
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What, you my sons to do thus and thus against me? I remember 'tis reported of Caesar, when many with their Poinyards came about him,
What, you my Sons to do thus and thus against me? I Remember it's reported of Caesar, when many with their Poinyards Come about him,
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and stab'd him in the Senate-House, at length comes Brutus, whom he had done much good for, he comes and gives him a blow, he look't upon him, and cries out;
and stabbed him in the Senate-House, At length comes Brutus, whom he had done much good for, he comes and gives him a blow, he looked upon him, and cries out;
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What, thou my son Brutus, wilt thou give me a blow and stab? It went nearer to the heart of Caesar, to have Brutus come and give him a wound and stab,What, thou my son Brutus, wilt thou give me a blow and stab? It went nearer to the heart of Caesar, to have Brutus come and give him a wound and stab,
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than for all the other that came round about and stab'd him; so Christ may look upon thee, for whom he has purchas't pardon, shed his blood,
than for all the other that Come round about and stabbed him; so christ may look upon thee, for whom he has purchased pardon, shed his blood,
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and laid down his life for;
and laid down his life for;
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What, thou my son, wilt thou sin against me? for wicked wretches that are strangers to him, no marvel if they sin against him;
What, thou my son, wilt thou sin against me? for wicked wretches that Are Strangers to him, no marvel if they sin against him;
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but for you that are his sons, his redeemed ones, that have received such pardoning grace and mercy; for you to sin:
but for you that Are his Sons, his redeemed ones, that have received such pardoning grace and mercy; for you to since:
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this goes to the heart of Christ more than the sins of the ungodlyest wretch in all the Parish,
this Goes to the heart of christ more than the Sins of the ungodlyest wretch in all the Parish,
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And would you not be loath to do more against Christ than the vilest wretch in the Parish? you that have received so much mercy from Christ:
And would you not be loath to do more against christ than the Vilest wretch in the Parish? you that have received so much mercy from christ:
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Further, other mens sins anger God, but no mens sins grieve the Spirit of God so, Further, other men's Sins anger God, but no men's Sins grieve the Spirit of God so,
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as the sins of those that have received pardon ;as the Sins of those that have received pardon;
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they go to the heart of God, and greive the Spirit by which they are sealed ;
they go to the heart of God, and grieve the Spirit by which they Are sealed;
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the Spirit of God that hath sealed to your souls the pardon of your sins, let not that Spirit be grieved;
the Spirit of God that hath sealed to your Souls the pardon of your Sins, let not that Spirit be grieved;
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'tis a greater sin to grieve the blessed Spirit of God than you are aware of.
it's a greater since to grieve the blessed Spirit of God than you Are aware of.
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Further, yet once more, you bring a disgrace upon the Doctrine of Assurance of Pardon:
Further, yet once more, you bring a disgrace upon the Doctrine of Assurance of Pardon:
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We preach that a man may not only have some good hopes that his sins are pardoned;
We preach that a man may not only have Some good hope's that his Sins Are pardoned;
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but we say God hath revealed such a fulness of riches of grace in the Gospel, that a man may have certain and full assurance of the pardon of his sin;
but we say God hath revealed such a fullness of riches of grace in the Gospel, that a man may have certain and full assurance of the pardon of his since;
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as if he heard a voyce from Heaven, speaking to him by name, thy sins are pardoned;
as if he herd a voice from Heaven, speaking to him by name, thy Sins Are pardoned;
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or as if when Christ in the days of his flesh, said to any one, son, go in peace, thy sins are pardoned ;
or as if when christ in the days of his Flesh, said to any one, son, go in peace, thy Sins Are pardoned;
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certainly, there may be as full assurance of pardon of sin, by the witness of the Spirit of God,
Certainly, there may be as full assurance of pardon of since, by the witness of the Spirit of God,
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as if such a voyce came from Heaven:
as if such a voice Come from Heaven:
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But our Adversaries say, open but that gap, and 'tis an open way for men to take liberty to commit any sin;
But our Adversaries say, open but that gap, and it's an open Way for men to take liberty to commit any since;
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What need men care what sins they commit, when they know they are pardoned? that has been objected against us;
What need men care what Sins they commit, when they know they Are pardoned? that has been objected against us;
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but now we say, there is such a vertue in the grace of God going along with pardoning of sin, that heals the soul,
but now we say, there is such a virtue in the grace of God going along with pardoning of since, that heals the soul,
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as well as comforts the soul;
as well as comforts the soul;
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we answer it thus, but you take away our answer, and digrace that blessed Doctrine of Pardon of Sin;
we answer it thus, but you take away our answer, and disgrace that blessed Doctrine of Pardon of since;
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for wherein does it appear, there is such a healing power in the assurance of the pardon of sin? if it be so,
for wherein does it appear, there is such a healing power in the assurance of the pardon of since? if it be so,
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then you would walk more strictly than any man in the world can do, in the time of the greatest horror of Conscience that possible can be;
then you would walk more strictly than any man in the world can do, in the time of the greatest horror of Conscience that possible can be;
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and this would bring an honour to the Doctrine of Assurance;
and this would bring an honour to the Doctrine of Assurance;
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but you by sinning after pardon, How do you disgrace this blessed Doctrine, and take away the answer out of our mouths? So much for the present, to be spoken to those that dishonour the pardoning mercy of God by sinning after pardon.
but you by sinning After pardon, How do you disgrace this blessed Doctrine, and take away the answer out of our mouths? So much for the present, to be spoken to those that dishonour the pardoning mercy of God by sinning After pardon.
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CHAP. XV. Of the Dishonour done to the Grace of God by not resting on it.
CHAP. XV. Of the Dishonour done to the Grace of God by not resting on it.
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2. Of the Evil of it. THere is one sort more that are great dishonourers of the pardoning grace of God,2. Of the Evil of it. THere is one sort more that Are great dishonourers of the pardoning grace of God,
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and they are those that think they honour him, and yet dishonour him exceedingly, such as being apprehensive of the greatness of their sins, the vileness of them and their own misery, by reason whereof lie down in a sullen desperate discouraging mood, under the wait and burden of them,
and they Are those that think they honour him, and yet dishonour him exceedingly, such as being apprehensive of the greatness of their Sins, the vileness of them and their own misery, by reason whereof lie down in a sullen desperate discouraging mood, under the wait and burden of them,
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and are ready to turn against themselves, saying ;and Are ready to turn against themselves, saying;
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certainly, my condition is such, as I must expect no other but to lie for ever under the burden of my sins,
Certainly, my condition is such, as I must expect no other but to lie for ever under the burden of my Sins,
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and bear for ever the punishment of them; I have heard much indeed of the riches of the pardoning grace of God;
and bear for ever the punishment of them; I have herd much indeed of the riches of the pardoning grace of God;
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but for my part, my condition is such, that little expectation I have of being made partaker of it;
but for my part, my condition is such, that little expectation I have of being made partaker of it;
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certainly this kind of sullen discouragement, in lying under our sins, is a mighty aggravation of our sin,
Certainly this kind of sullen discouragement, in lying under our Sins, is a mighty aggravation of our since,
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and exceedingly dishonourable to the pardoning grace of God;
and exceedingly dishonourable to the pardoning grace of God;
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many that are thus, let them hear never so much opened of the riches of the Gospel,
many that Are thus, let them hear never so much opened of the riches of the Gospel,
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and the infiniteness of the grace of God; all is nothing to them, it raises them not from the sullenness of their hearts,
and the infiniteness of the grace of God; all is nothing to them, it raises them not from the sullenness of their hearts,
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and the dicouragement of spirit that hangs upon them; they are like to those in Exod. 6.9. that Moses spake unto, but they hearkened not for anguish of spirit, and for cruel bondage ;
and the dicouragement of Spirit that hangs upon them; they Are like to those in Exod 6.9. that Moses spoke unto, but they harkened not for anguish of Spirit, and for cruel bondage;
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God sent Moses to shew them the grace (of God, to deliver them from their bondage;
God sent Moses to show them the grace (of God, to deliver them from their bondage;
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but says the Text, they hearkened not to Moses, only for anguish of spirit, and for cruel bondage;
but Says the Text, they harkened not to Moses, only for anguish of Spirit, and for cruel bondage;
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so many People when God comes to awaken their Consciences, there is so much anguish in the sense of their sin, that they hearken not to what is said;
so many People when God comes to awaken their Consciences, there is so much anguish in the sense of their since, that they harken not to what is said;
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let them hear never so much in private or in publick, they are just where they were, the same complaints, sullenness and objections as before:
let them hear never so much in private or in public, they Are just where they were, the same complaints, sullenness and objections as before:
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you may answer all their objections against the grace of God, that they know not what to say,
you may answer all their objections against the grace of God, that they know not what to say,
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but go away for half an hour, and they will have the same objections as if never any thing had been said unto them, certainly there is more evil in this,
but go away for half an hour, and they will have the same objections as if never any thing had been said unto them, Certainly there is more evil in this,
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then you are aware of, this limiting and determining of Gods grace:
then you Are aware of, this limiting and determining of God's grace:
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tis true, there is reason to judge your selves unworthy, and that God may deny you,
this true, there is reason to judge your selves unworthy, and that God may deny you,
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but that God will deny you is another thing; there is a great deal of difference in these:
but that God will deny you is Another thing; there is a great deal of difference in these:
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some when they are put upon the use of means, will confess they ought to attend upon them,
Some when they Are put upon the use of means, will confess they ought to attend upon them,
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and that they will do it, but yet when I have done all, I have little hopes that God will deliver me,
and that they will do it, but yet when I have done all, I have little hope's that God will deliver me,
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but I shall dye and perish in my sins, as that woman 1 Kings 12.17.
but I shall die and perish in my Sins, as that woman 1 Kings 12.17.
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saies she, I am a poor Woman, I have but a handful of meal in the barrel,
Says she, I am a poor Woman, I have but a handful of meal in the barrel,
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and a little Oyl in a Cruse, and am gathering two sticks that I may eat it and dye ;and a little Oil in a Cruse, and am gathering two sticks that I may eat it and die;
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so much as I have I am preparing, and when I have eaten this I must dye,
so much as I have I am preparing, and when I have eaten this I must die,
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thus saies many a soul, I may go hear the word and pray, but to little purpose;
thus Says many a soul, I may go hear the word and prey, but to little purpose;
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But I will go and do them and then I must dye.
But I will go and do them and then I must die.
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It is but little that I can make of Prayer, when I have spoken two or three words, I am presently distracted with wandring thoughts.
It is but little that I can make of Prayer, when I have spoken two or three words, I am presently distracted with wandering thoughts.
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Two or three sticks I may lay together, but when I have done that, I must dye. Two or three sticks I may lay together, but when I have done that, I must die.
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Now know and consider this day, what from God shall be said unto you, thou much dishonourest the pardoning grace of God.
Now know and Consider this day, what from God shall be said unto you, thou much dishonourest the pardoning grace of God.
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First, Know it is very low thoughts thou hast of the pardoning mercy of God,
First, Know it is very low thoughts thou hast of the pardoning mercy of God,
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and what Christ hath purchased, and what God hath intended from everlasting, in the Covenant of grace, to those souls for whom he intends good;and what christ hath purchased, and what God hath intended from everlasting, in the Covenant of grace, to those Souls for whom he intends good;
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and though for his intentions he keeps them to himself (and would not have thee meddle with that) till he manifest them in the work of grace,
and though for his intentions he keeps them to himself (and would not have thee meddle with that) till he manifest them in the work of grace,
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yet in the mean time having revealed no further, but that thou maist have it as well as any other, he expects from thee that thou shouldst venture thy self upon his grace through his Son Jesus Christ,
yet in the mean time having revealed no further, but that thou Mayest have it as well as any other, he expects from thee that thou Shouldst venture thy self upon his grace through his Son jesus christ,
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and though thou saist thou art vile, unworthy, and after the use of means, that thou art unprofitable, vain, full of wandring thoughts and deadness,
and though thou Sayest thou art vile, unworthy, and After the use of means, that thou art unprofitable, vain, full of wandering thoughts and deadness,
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and therefore thou canst not expect grace;
and Therefore thou Canst not expect grace;
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know that thou hast but mean thoughts of the grace of God, that sett'st such things as these against it, these are poor low unworthy things to set against the grace of God,
know that thou hast but mean thoughts of the grace of God, that settest such things as these against it, these Are poor low unworthy things to Set against the grace of God,
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and they do lower the grace of God too much; that set such things as these against it.
and they do lower the grace of God too much; that Set such things as these against it.
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A Schollar would think it a dishonour to him, for one to come to reason with him,
A Scholar would think it a dishonour to him, for one to come to reason with him,
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and bring nothing but poor low weak objections that are not worth the answering, he would think it a disgrace to him;
and bring nothing but poor low weak objections that Are not worth the answering, he would think it a disgrace to him;
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certainly it is a dishonour to the grace of God, to set such things as these against it, thou look'st upon it in a natural way,
Certainly it is a dishonour to the grace of God, to Set such things as these against it, thou Lookest upon it in a natural Way,
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and dost not consider, it is the great designe of God above all things in the World;
and dost not Consider, it is the great Design of God above all things in the World;
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to magnify his grace in pardoning of sin;
to magnify his grace in pardoning of since;
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certainly were this understood, these things would be counted too low and unworthy to be set against such a designe;
Certainly were this understood, these things would be counted too low and unworthy to be Set against such a Design;
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when it is the greatest, God hath to magnify his name in.
when it is the greatest, God hath to magnify his name in.
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Secondly, Thou judgest of God according to thy own thoughts, and this God will take exceeding ill, as they Psal. 50.21. Because I kept silence thou thoughtest I was altogether such a one, as thy self ;
Secondly, Thou Judges of God according to thy own thoughts, and this God will take exceeding ill, as they Psalm 50.21. Because I kept silence thou thoughtest I was altogether such a one, as thy self;
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'Tis a great evil to measure God by our own thoughts, and there are two waies of dishonouring God by it.
It's a great evil to measure God by our own thoughts, and there Are two ways of Dishonoring God by it.
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1. The way of the carnal secure sinner ;
1. The Way of the carnal secure sinner;
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he measured God by his own thoughts, he thinks God is not so strickt to be angry for every fault;
he measured God by his own thoughts, he thinks God is not so strict to be angry for every fault;
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and if thou offendest, that if we go and cry him mercy, he will be pleased again.
and if thou offendest, that if we go and cry him mercy, he will be pleased again.
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We think it an easie matter to please God, and because God is silent, we think he do's not hate sin as he doth, thats one way of dishonouring God.
We think it an easy matter to please God, and Because God is silent, we think he do's not hate since as he does, thats one Way of Dishonoring God.
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A Second way is when a man comes to be troubled for sin, and conscience enlightened ;A Second Way is when a man comes to be troubled for since, and conscience enlightened;
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then we think slightly of God another way.
then we think slightly of God Another Way.
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It may be thou hast a hard heart and wouldst not pardon one that provokes thee again and again, thou wouldst not pass by such and such offences,
It may be thou hast a hard heart and Wouldst not pardon one that provokes thee again and again, thou Wouldst not pass by such and such offences,
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and thou thinkst God is so too, thou thinkest God to be like thy self,
and thou Thinkest God is so too, thou Thinkest God to be like thy self,
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and that he cannot bear with thee in such and such things, because thou canst not bear with others.
and that he cannot bear with thee in such and such things, Because thou Canst not bear with Others.
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This is to judge God by our own line, but know, that the thoughts of Gods pardoning grace are as far above ours as the Heavens are above the Earth ;
This is to judge God by our own line, but know, that the thoughts of God's pardoning grace Are as Far above ours as the Heavens Are above the Earth;
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and therefore we must not measure God by our own thoughts.
and Therefore we must not measure God by our own thoughts.
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Thirdly, Thou dishonourest the pardoning grace of God, by haveing low thoughts of it, because it is contrary to the Scriptures.
Thirdly, Thou dishonourest the pardoning grace of God, by having low thoughts of it, Because it is contrary to the Scriptures.
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For the main scope of all the Scriptures is to magnifie the pardoning grace of God,
For the main scope of all the Scriptures is to magnify the pardoning grace of God,
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and to set it out in its greatness to to thy soul, and thou mak'st it thy main work to under-value it, Luther sais, the scope of the whole scriptures are but this, that we might know and acknowledge God to be a gracious and merciful God, and a greater then Luther speaks this;
and to Set it out in its greatness to to thy soul, and thou Makest it thy main work to undervalue it, Luther Says, the scope of the Whole Scriptures Are but this, that we might know and acknowledge God to be a gracious and merciful God, and a greater then Luther speaks this;
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that is a notable Text of Scripture in the Acts of the Apostles 10.42, 43. And he commanded us to preach unto the people,
that is a notable Text of Scripture in the Acts of the Apostles 10.42, 43. And he commanded us to preach unto the people,
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and to testifie, it is he that was ordained of God to be the Judge of Quick and Dead.
and to testify, it is he that was ordained of God to be the Judge of Quick and Dead.
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To him give all the Prophets witness, that through his name; whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name; whosoever Believeth in him shall receive remission of Sins.
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Marke, to him give all the Prophets witness, that through his name; whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins:
Mark, to him give all the prophets witness, that through his name; whosoever Believeth in him shall receive remission of Sins:
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So that it is the scope and intention of all the Prophets, to witness this to a poor soul, that whosoever believes in him shall receive remission of sin:
So that it is the scope and intention of all the prophets, to witness this to a poor soul, that whosoever believes in him shall receive remission of since:
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You will say, whosoever believes on him, but there is all the Question:
You will say, whosoever believes on him, but there is all the Question:
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but thou hindrest thy self of believing, thou wouldst have assurance before thou dost believe, thou must believe that thou mayest have it, that is, thou must venture and cast thy soul upon this grace of God;
but thou hindrest thy self of believing, thou Wouldst have assurance before thou dost believe, thou must believe that thou Mayest have it, that is, thou must venture and cast thy soul upon this grace of God;
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all the Prophets witness this, that whosoever believes on him shall receive remission of sins;
all the prophets witness this, that whosoever believes on him shall receive remission of Sins;
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therefore by thy sitting down in these sullen discouraging thoughts of thy heart, thou givest a lye to all the Prophets of God, thou giv'st not a lye only to our preaching,
Therefore by thy sitting down in these sullen discouraging thoughts of thy heart, thou givest a lie to all the prophets of God, thou givest not a lie only to our preaching,
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for certainly so it is, God sees it so, but to all the Prophets of God:
for Certainly so it is, God sees it so, but to all the prophets of God:
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now when God makes it the work of all the Prophets to witness forgiveness of sins by Christ, wilt thou make it thy work to object against it.
now when God makes it the work of all the prophets to witness forgiveness of Sins by christ, wilt thou make it thy work to Object against it.
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Again, Know that thy reasonings are quite contrary to the Scriptures, for thou reasonest, that pardoning mercy will not be thine,
Again, Know that thy reasonings Are quite contrary to the Scriptures, for thou reasonest, that pardoning mercy will not be thine,
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because thy sins are so great, Psal. 25.11.
Because thy Sins Are so great, Psalm 25.11.
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David cries to God to pardon his iniquities for they are great, he makes the greatness of his sins,
David cries to God to pardon his iniquities for they Are great, he makes the greatness of his Sins,
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an argument to drive him too God, not from God, and this is Gods own argument. Gen. 8.21. I will not again curse the Ground any more for mans sake ;
an argument to drive him too God, not from God, and this is God's own argument. Gen. 8.21. I will not again curse the Ground any more for men sake;
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why? for the imaginations of Mans heart are evil from his youth ;
why? for the Imaginations of men heart Are evil from his youth;
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one would have thought it should have been thus, the imaginations of mans heart are evil,
one would have Thought it should have been thus, the Imaginations of men heart Are evil,
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and therefore I will do nothing else but curse the ground.
and Therefore I will do nothing Else but curse the ground.
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No saies God, I will not, because the imaginations of mans heart are evil from his youth;
No Says God, I will not, Because the Imaginations of men heart Are evil from his youth;
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as if he should say, if I should never leave cursing till man leave sinning, I should alwayes be cursing,
as if he should say, if I should never leave cursing till man leave sinning, I should always be cursing,
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so saies God, If I should never pardon sin till mans sins are less, I should never pardon at all.
so Says God, If I should never pardon since till men Sins Are less, I should never pardon At all.
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So in Hosea 2.13, 14. You have God reasoning there like to this here; She went after her lovers, and forgat me, sais God, 14. v. Therefore will I allure her, and bring her into the Wilderness, and speak comfortably unto her.
So in Hosea 2.13, 14. You have God reasoning there like to this Here; She went After her lovers, and forgot me, sais God, 14. v. Therefore will I allure her, and bring her into the Wilderness, and speak comfortably unto her.
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For she had forgotten me, and went after her lovers; see how the Scripture makes that an argument of Gods mercy.
For she had forgotten me, and went After her lovers; see how the Scripture makes that an argument of God's mercy.
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Take another Text in Isaiah the 57.17.
Take Another Text in Isaiah the 57.17.
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For the iniquity of his covetousness, I was wroth and smote him, I hid me and was wroth, For the iniquity of his covetousness, I was wroth and smote him, I hid me and was wroth,
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and he went on frowardly in the way of his heart. Marke what followes;and he went on frowardly in the Way of his heart. Mark what follows;
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I have seen his wayes and will heal him, and will restore comfort to him and to his mourners, he went on frowardly in the perverseness of his Spirit saies God, I have seen his ways and will heal him:I have seen his ways and will heal him, and will restore Comfort to him and to his mourners, he went on frowardly in the perverseness of his Spirit Says God, I have seen his ways and will heal him:
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thus God expresses himself to the end of the Chap. to incourage the hearts of those that are sencible of their sins,
thus God Expresses himself to the end of the Chap. to encourage the hearts of those that Are sensible of their Sins,
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and would be sensible of the evil of sin, and account it a great misery that they cannot be sencible of it, the Lord would incourage them,
and would be sensible of the evil of since, and account it a great misery that they cannot be sensible of it, the Lord would encourage them,
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therefore the greatness of sin is no discouragement at all.
Therefore the greatness of since is no discouragement At all.
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Further, The way that thou takest is the way to perish, there can be no good in that way, thou mayst pine away in thine iniquity,Further, The Way that thou Takest is the Way to perish, there can be no good in that Way, thou Mayest pine away in thine iniquity,
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but for to get any Councel, help, comfort, or mercy: be assur'd thou canst not, therefore reason as the Lepers, 2. Kings 7.3. If we sit here we shall certainly dye, if we go to the Camp of the Syrians they can but kill us, let us arise and go:
but for to get any Council, help, Comfort, or mercy: be assured thou Canst not, Therefore reason as the Lepers, 2. Kings 7.3. If we fit Here we shall Certainly die, if we go to the Camp of the Syrians they can but kill us, let us arise and go:
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And it was a good going to them, for they met with that, that helpt and relieved them;
And it was a good going to them, for they met with that, that helped and relieved them;
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So do you say if I sit down thus, there is no way but I must dye,
So do you say if I fit down thus, there is no Way but I must die,
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but however though I should never get any comfort or help, yet it is better venture that way than the other:
but however though I should never get any Comfort or help, yet it is better venture that Way than the other:
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thou knowest not what thou mai'st meet with, may be thou think'st it humility to sit down in this way,
thou Knowest not what thou Mayest meet with, may be thou Thinkest it humility to fit down in this Way,
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but know that most desperate pride may be under it, and stand with such discouragements.
but know that most desperate pride may be under it, and stand with such discouragements.
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We know the most proud spirits may be the most discouraged spirits, as the Devil, the Scripture sets him forth to be as proud as Lucifer,
We know the most proud spirits may be the most discouraged spirits, as the devil, the Scripture sets him forth to be as proud as Lucifer,
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yet none so proud as spirits under such discouragements:
yet none so proud as spirits under such discouragements:
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there may be much pride in discouragements, therefore take heed least there be any secret pleasing of your selves this way,
there may be much pride in discouragements, Therefore take heed lest there be any secret pleasing of your selves this Way,
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though you be in some trouble, yet if you feel there is a secret pleasure in that smart that falls upon you,
though you be in Some trouble, yet if you feel there is a secret pleasure in that smart that falls upon you,
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and some kinde of contentedness in going your own way, as many men though they meet with abundance of Crosses,
and Some kind of contentedness in going your own Way, as many men though they meet with abundance of Crosses,
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yet if they go their own way, it pleases them much; take heed, there may be desperate pride at the bottom of all this.
yet if they go their own Way, it Pleases them much; take heed, there may be desperate pride At the bottom of all this.
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If this be to dishonour the pardoning grace of God; If this be to dishonour the pardoning grace of God;
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what would you have us to do? (We would not speak it were it not so, to what end is it for us to study,what would you have us to do? (We would not speak it were it not so, to what end is it for us to study,
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and pray to God for light and help to open the grace of God, if a little discouragement of heart and sulleness of Spirit, shall turn all aside,
and pray to God for Light and help to open the grace of God, if a little discouragement of heart and sulleness of Spirit, shall turn all aside,
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and make all that we say to be of none effest:
and make all that we say to be of none effest:
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therefore great reason there is that we should tell you this is a great dishonouring of the pardoning grace of God:) but what, would you have us to doubt no more,
Therefore great reason there is that we should tell you this is a great Dishonoring of the pardoning grace of God:) but what, would you have us to doubt no more,
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but go on and perswade our hearts our sins are pardoned and theres an end?
but go on and persuade our hearts our Sins Are pardoned and theres an end?
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No, if I should say you could do this, it would be in vain for me to say all this, for it is not in your power to cast off all fears of Gods anger, No, if I should say you could do this, it would be in vain for me to say all this, for it is not in your power to cast off all fears of God's anger,
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and presently perswade your selves your sins are pardoned; this is not in your power to do:
and presently persuade your selves your Sins Are pardoned; this is not in your power to do:
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and therefore this is not the thing I put you upon, it must be the mighty work of God;
and Therefore this is not the thing I put you upon, it must be the mighty work of God;
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in the 2. of Ezech. When the Prophet had done in the end of the 1. Chap. the next verse of the 2. Chap. he saies, Son of Man stand upon thy feet, but that was not enough to raise the Prophet, no not for God himself to say Son of Man stand upon thy feet but together with the voice of God, verse the 2. There enters into him the Spirit of God,
in the 2. of Ezekiel When the Prophet had done in the end of the 1. Chap. the next verse of the 2. Chap. he Says, Son of Man stand upon thy feet, but that was not enough to raise the Prophet, no not for God himself to say Son of Man stand upon thy feet but together with the voice of God, verse the 2. There enters into him the Spirit of God,
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and sets him on his feet;
and sets him on his feet;
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so it is with the Ministers of the Word, we speak to souls that are cast down under the burden of their sins, to stir up themselves that they may not alwayes lye down drooping,
so it is with the Ministers of the Word, we speak to Souls that Are cast down under the burden of their Sins, to stir up themselves that they may not always lie down drooping,
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but stand up on their feet;
but stand up on their feet;
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But together with our speaking, God must speak and convey his spirit to the soul before it is able to stand up.
But together with our speaking, God must speak and convey his Spirit to the soul before it is able to stand up.
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Quest Well, but what would you have us to do? Answ. These are the things I would have you do.
Quest Well, but what would you have us to do? Answer These Are the things I would have you do.
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First I would have you turn your fears of presuming, into fears of dishonouring the grace of God.
First I would have you turn your fears of presuming, into fears of Dishonoring the grace of God.
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I would have you be as fearful that Gods grace should be dishonoured by unbelief, as now you are fearful lest you should presume upon Gods grace;
I would have you be as fearful that God's grace should be dishonoured by unbelief, as now you Are fearful lest you should presume upon God's grace;
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those that are secure, they fear not lest they should presume;
those that Are secure, they Fear not lest they should presume;
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but those whose consciences are awakened, their great fear is least they should presume upon Gods grace, and dishonour it by presumption;
but those whose Consciences Are awakened, their great Fear is least they should presume upon God's grace, and dishonour it by presumption;
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if thou fearest thou shouldst dishonour the grace of God by presumption, why shouldst thou not fear lest thou shouldst dishonour it by unbelief,
if thou Fearest thou Shouldst dishonour the grace of God by presumption, why Shouldst thou not Fear lest thou Shouldst dishonour it by unbelief,
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as well as by presumption? certainly the strength of this temptation is from the Devil.
as well as by presumption? Certainly the strength of this temptation is from the devil.
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Those that have their consciences troubled for sin, he labours to keep them from venturing on the grace of God, least they should presume;
Those that have their Consciences troubled for since, he labours to keep them from venturing on the grace of God, lest they should presume;
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but the way to cut the Sinews of this temptation, is to fear rather least thou shouldst dishonour the grace of God by unbelief;
but the Way to Cut the Sinews of this temptation, is to Fear rather lest thou Shouldst dishonour the grace of God by unbelief;
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many look not at unbelief as a great sin, but God is displeased at thy unbelief,
many look not At unbelief as a great since, but God is displeased At thy unbelief,
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as much as by those that do presume.
as much as by those that do presume.
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Secondly, The thing I would have you to do, you that are under the checkings of Conscience for sin,
Secondly, The thing I would have you to do, you that Are under the checkings of Conscience for since,
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and full of doubts that God will not pardon, and you cannot be perswaded your sins are pardonable.
and full of doubts that God will not pardon, and you cannot be persuaded your Sins Are pardonable.
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Labour to set the greatness of the pardoning grace of God in the fulness of it, to the utmost you can,
Labour to Set the greatness of the pardoning grace of God in the fullness of it, to the utmost you can,
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before the eye of your souls, That it may be before you; though you cannot reach to it, yet set it before you;before the eye of your Souls, That it may be before you; though you cannot reach to it, yet Set it before you;
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you do not know what an efficacy the pardoning grace of God hath, by being presented before your souls, and kept there;
you do not know what an efficacy the pardoning grace of God hath, by being presented before your Souls, and kept there;
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no marvel you find not the power of it, when as you set it not before your eyes, the efficacy of Gods grace lyes much in presenting it before your souls.
no marvel you find not the power of it, when as you Set it not before your eyes, the efficacy of God's grace lies much in presenting it before your Souls.
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The Brasen Serpent, if they lookt not to it, it would never heal ; So though the pardoning grace of God, be in books and Sermons;The Brazen Serpent, if they looked not to it, it would never heal; So though the pardoning grace of God, be in books and Sermons;
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yet unless it be before your eyes, and you fix and fasten the eye of your souls upon it; it will never heal you:
yet unless it be before your eyes, and you fix and fasten the eye of your Souls upon it; it will never heal you:
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therefore keep it before your eyes, Psal. 5.3. There is an excellent expression; In the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.
Therefore keep it before your eyes, Psalm 5.3. There is an excellent expression; In the morning will I Direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.
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I suppose many of you in the morning will not neglect prayer to God; but mark the expression, I will direct my Prayer ;
I suppose many of you in the morning will not neglect prayer to God; but mark the expression, I will Direct my Prayer;
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Tis not I will say my prayers, but direct my prayer, there's a great emphasis in it.
This not I will say my Prayers, but Direct my prayer, there's a great emphasis in it.
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I will level my Prayer aright, and dart up my soul aright to Heaven, and observe the way that God would have me;
I will level my Prayer aright, and dart up my soul aright to Heaven, and observe the Way that God would have me;
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and so direct my heart in prayer to him.
and so Direct my heart in prayer to him.
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It may be some of you go thus far, not to content your selves with a dead hearted sluggish Prayer:
It may be Some of you go thus Far, not to content your selves with a dead hearted sluggish Prayer:
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But what do you look to all the day after? what shall wandring and discouraging thoughts bring you to look down all the day? Would you look up to your morning Prayers,
But what do you look to all the day After? what shall wandering and discouraging thoughts bring you to look down all the day? Would you look up to your morning Prayers,
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and what you prayed for, there would come a great deal of efficacy upon your souls.
and what you prayed for, there would come a great deal of efficacy upon your Souls.
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Thirdly, Be careful to keep your hearts stirring and active, be afraid of deadness and dulness;
Thirdly, Be careful to keep your hearts stirring and active, be afraid of deadness and dullness;
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take heed of such thoughts, Why should I pray and read, when as I have no heart to perform any duty :
take heed of such thoughts, Why should I pray and read, when as I have no heart to perform any duty:
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Up and be doing, and the Lord be with you;
Up and be doing, and the Lord be with you;
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if ever your hearts were active at any thing in the world, it ought to be in this,
if ever your hearts were active At any thing in the world, it ought to be in this,
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if once you give your selves liberty to lye down, and the activity of your Spirits be gone, you are in a sad condition, twill be very difficult to get them up again;
if once you give your selves liberty to lie down, and the activity of your Spirits be gone, you Are in a sad condition, 'twill be very difficult to get them up again;
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take heed of a sullen heart, you may be very active, and yet calme, quiet,
take heed of a sullen heart, you may be very active, and yet Cam, quiet,
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and patient, theres a great conjunction between these two, when I am active and yet calme, stilling of my heart under God,
and patient, theres a great conjunction between these two, when I am active and yet Cam, stilling of my heart under God,
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and yet stirring of my heart unto God, these two are joyned together in those whom God directs unto himself.
and yet stirring of my heart unto God, these two Are joined together in those whom God directs unto himself.
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Fourthly, Renew thy resolutions, that what ever becomes of thee, whether God will ever speak peace or no to thee yet so long as thou livest, thou will do what thou canst;
Fourthly, Renew thy resolutions, that what ever becomes of thee, whither God will ever speak peace or not to thee yet so long as thou Livest, thou will do what thou Canst;
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to honour his name, and keep from sin: Keep thy heart under the power of this resolution.
to honour his name, and keep from since: Keep thy heart under the power of this resolution.
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Fifthly, Keep thy heart in a waiting frame, use the means, lye at the Poole, as the man that lay many years waiting for the stirring of the Waters met with help at last;
Fifthly, Keep thy heart in a waiting frame, use the means, lie At the Pool, as the man that lay many Years waiting for the stirring of the Waters met with help At last;
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so do thou keep thy heart in a waiting frame, and think with thy self if mercy come at last, it will recompence thee for all thy waitings and pains.
so do thou keep thy heart in a waiting frame, and think with thy self if mercy come At last, it will recompense thee for all thy waitings and pains.
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Sixthly, Be willing to catch hold of any beginnings of Gods discoverings of himsef, if it be but a little glimpse make much of it, and bless God for it:
Sixthly, Be willing to catch hold of any beginnings of God's discoverings of himself, if it be but a little glimpse make much of it, and bless God for it:
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Many in their trouble seek to God for pardon; but they are always complaining, either to their Neighbours or themselves;
Many in their trouble seek to God for pardon; but they Are always complaining, either to their Neighbours or themselves;
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but seldom express themselves in Thanks-givings:
but seldom express themselves in Thanksgivings:
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Now, you should observe what God hath granted, what beginnings and glimpse of his grace appear;
Now, you should observe what God hath granted, what beginnings and glimpse of his grace appear;
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look and see if there be not a little cloud, the bigness of a mans hand, it may breed a shower, a shower of grace may come after it;
look and see if there be not a little cloud, the bigness of a men hand, it may breed a shower, a shower of grace may come After it;
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but take notice of it, when it is but the bigness of a mans hand:
but take notice of it, when it is but the bigness of a men hand:
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it is a great evil in such as are under trouble of Conscience, because they find not full Assurance presently, they think they receive nothing at all:
it is a great evil in such as Are under trouble of Conscience, Because they find not full Assurance presently, they think they receive nothing At all:
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Well, wait upon God under these directions, and as you shall not be so guilty of dishonouring the pardoning mercy of God;
Well, wait upon God under these directions, and as you shall not be so guilty of Dishonoring the pardoning mercy of God;
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so 'twill be a means to bring great good unto your souls. We have now done with the several wayes of dishonouring the pardoning grace of God;
so it'll be a means to bring great good unto your Souls. We have now done with the several ways of Dishonoring the pardoning grace of God;
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and because God is very jealous of this, and takes it exceeding ill; I have been the larger in it;
and Because God is very jealous of this, and Takes it exceeding ill; I have been the larger in it;
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now I am to shew the evil of it. Of the Evil of dishonouring the Pardoning Grace of God.
now I am to show the evil of it. Of the Evil of Dishonoring the Pardoning Grace of God.
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First, There is this evil in it, because it is a sinning against mercy, which God accounts his glory ;
First, There is this evil in it, Because it is a sinning against mercy, which God accounts his glory;
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a man takes it exceeding ill, if he be wronged in his Goods, or good Name,
a man Takes it exceeding ill, if he be wronged in his Goods, or good Name,
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or in any thing he apprehends an excellency in;
or in any thing he apprehends an excellency in;
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and (mark it) The greater excellency a man apprehends in any thing, the greater evil he accounts the wrong that is done to him in that thing:
and (mark it) The greater excellency a man apprehends in any thing, the greater evil he accounts the wrong that is done to him in that thing:
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As a covetous man, if you wrong him in his Estate, he presently as a mad man cannot bear it,
As a covetous man, if you wrong him in his Estate, he presently as a mad man cannot bear it,
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because you wrong him of that which he counts his greatest excellency;
Because you wrong him of that which he counts his greatest excellency;
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so a Scholar, a man of parts will rather you wrong him in any thing than account of him as a Dunce,
so a Scholar, a man of parts will rather you wrong him in any thing than account of him as a Dunce,
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because he accounts his parts and learning his greatest excellency, therefore he would not be wronged in that:
Because he accounts his parts and learning his greatest excellency, Therefore he would not be wronged in that:
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so you that are Marriners, and have skill in sailing, and in the Art of Navigation,
so you that Are Mariners, and have skill in sailing, and in the Art of Navigation,
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if one vilifie your work, and find fault with you there, 'tis as if one touch't your free-hold, you cannot bear it;
if one vilify your work, and find fault with you there, it's as if one touched your freehold, you cannot bear it;
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Why? because you account it your excellency;
Why? Because you account it your excellency;
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so it is between us and God, if we wrong God in that which he accounts his excellency, he cannot bear it;
so it is between us and God, if we wrong God in that which he accounts his excellency, he cannot bear it;
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Now the pardoning mercy of God is that which God counts his excellency and glory, Exod. 34. when God descended to shew Moses his glory, his Pardoning Mercy was one of the great Master-pieces, wherein God accounted his glory to consist, more than in the making of Heaven and Earth:
Now the pardoning mercy of God is that which God counts his excellency and glory, Exod 34. when God descended to show Moses his glory, his Pardoning Mercy was one of the great Masterpieces, wherein God accounted his glory to consist, more than in the making of Heaven and Earth:
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Now for God to be contemn'd in that wherein his glory consists, must needs be a great dishonour to him;
Now for God to be contemned in that wherein his glory consists, must needs be a great dishonour to him;
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the mercy of God comes from the bowels of his compassions ;
the mercy of God comes from the bowels of his compassions;
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Now if you strike one on the arm or shoulder, it is not so much as if you strike him on his bowels;
Now if you strike one on the arm or shoulder, it is not so much as if you strike him on his bowels;
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when you dishonour the pardoning grace of God, you do as it were spurn at the Bowels of God and Christ, and he accounts it so:
when you dishonour the pardoning grace of God, you do as it were spurn At the Bowels of God and christ, and he accounts it so:
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certainly you that can hear this, and neglect it, and prize and prefer every base iust before it, you do as it were go up and down kicking and spurning at the bowels of God;
Certainly you that can hear this, and neglect it, and prize and prefer every base just before it, you do as it were go up and down kicking and spurning At the bowels of God;
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and that Child that should spurn at his Mothers bowels, is not so much to be blamed as thou art that goest on in sin,
and that Child that should spurn At his Mother's bowels, is not so much to be blamed as thou art that goest on in since,
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after thou hast heard the pardoning grace of God opened to thee, thy going on in sin is a spurning at the very bowels of God.
After thou hast herd the pardoning grace of God opened to thee, thy going on in since is a spurning At the very bowels of God.
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Secondly, This aggravates the sin of such men above the sins of the Heathen ;
Secondly, This aggravates the since of such men above the Sins of the Heathen;
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their sins are nothing in comparison of those that live under the Gospel, and have the grace of God opened unto them;
their Sins Are nothing in comparison of those that live under the Gospel, and have the grace of God opened unto them;
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at the Day of Judgment, when thou hearest them condemned for sins against the Light of Nature, they may say, Lord, What shall become of these? we never heard of such grace and pardoning mercy in Christ as you heard of, that have lived in such and such a place,
At the Day of Judgement, when thou Hearst them condemned for Sins against the Light of Nature, they may say, Lord, What shall become of these? we never herd of such grace and pardoning mercy in christ as you herd of, that have lived in such and such a place,
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and have had the pardoning mercy of God opened to you;
and have had the pardoning mercy of God opened to you;
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if they do not plead against you, yet it will be made known before all Men and Angels what you have heard,
if they do not plead against you, yet it will be made known before all Men and Angels what you have herd,
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and what has been preached unto you, and what God has done for you;
and what has been preached unto you, and what God has done for you;
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and for you to continue in sin, your sins will thereby be aggravated, and your condemnation heightened.
and for you to continue in since, your Sins will thereby be aggravated, and your condemnation heightened.
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Thirdly, Your sin is above the sin of the Devils ;
Thirdly, Your since is above the since of the Devils;
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the sin of the Devils is not so great as yours is that live under the light of the Gospel,
the since of the Devils is not so great as yours is that live under the Light of the Gospel,
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and have the pardoning grace of God preached to you:
and have the pardoning grace of God preached to you:
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for though the Devils blaspheme God continually, yet their sins have not this aggravation upon them that yours have;
for though the Devils Blaspheme God continually, yet their Sins have not this aggravation upon them that yours have;
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God never came and told them, he was willing to pardon their sins ; nor did Christ make any purchase for them by his blood;
God never Come and told them, he was willing to pardon their Sins; nor did christ make any purchase for them by his blood;
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but to you is the Gospel preacht, and pardon offered dayly to you ▪ Are not your sins greater then,
but to you is the Gospel preached, and pardon offered daily to you ▪ are not your Sins greater then,
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than the sins of the Devils? Would not you account it a great aggravation of any ones offence, that hath wronged and injured you,
than the Sins of the Devils? Would not you account it a great aggravation of any ones offence, that hath wronged and injured you,
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and should seek for pardon, and yet you rather seek to him, and offer pardon to him,
and should seek for pardon, and yet you rather seek to him, and offer pardon to him,
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and sue to him to accept it, and he goes away and contemns you;
and sue to him to accept it, and he Goes away and contemns you;
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would not you account this a great aggravation? know, thy sinning against this grace, makes thee to be in a worse condition than Belzebub himself, that is the chief all the Devils;
would not you account this a great aggravation? know, thy sinning against this grace, makes thee to be in a Worse condition than Belzebub himself, that is the chief all the Devils;
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he had never this aggravation, which is a dreadful one to sin against the pardoning mercy of God;
he had never this aggravation, which is a dreadful one to since against the pardoning mercy of God;
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so that the very Devils may complain against you, and say, O Lord we sinned against thee,
so that the very Devils may complain against you, and say, Oh Lord we sinned against thee,
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but thou tookest advantage against us presently for one sin;
but thou tookest advantage against us presently for one since;
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but how have these sinned against thy pardoning mercy, that has been offered to them again and again, which was never offered us? but how have these sinned against thy pardoning mercy, that has been offered to them again and again, which was never offered us?
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Fourthly, I might shew you the evil the Scripture says of it, take two or three Texts, Joh. 3.18, 19. He that believeth not, is condemned already, and vers. ult.
Fourthly, I might show you the evil the Scripture Says of it, take two or three Texts, John 3.18, 19. He that Believeth not, is condemned already, and vers. ult.
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He that believeth not, the wrath of God abideth on him ; it sticks fast upon such a one, and that place in Heb. 10.29. If they that sinned under Moses Law died without mercy, who had but little of this grace revealed unto them;He that Believeth not, the wrath of God Abideth on him; it sticks fast upon such a one, and that place in Hebrew 10.29. If they that sinned under Moses Law died without mercy, who had but little of this grace revealed unto them;
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How much sorer punishment shall they have, that sin under the Gospel, under the full revelation of this grace ;How much Sorer punishment shall they have, that since under the Gospel, under the full Revelation of this grace;
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but to conclude all, there is nothing will be such an aggravation of thy torments in Hell,
but to conclude all, there is nothing will be such an aggravation of thy torments in Hell,
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as these Sermons of Gods pardoning mercy, if thou go on in sin:
as these Sermons of God's pardoning mercy, if thou go on in since:
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When we speak of the pardoning grace of God, we cannot do it without trembling hearts;
When we speak of the pardoning grace of God, we cannot do it without trembling hearts;
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Why? Because we know God will be exceeding quick with those that have the grace of the Gospel preacht unto them:
Why? Because we know God will be exceeding quick with those that have the grace of the Gospel preached unto them:
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And therefore when we come upon this argument, we cannot but do as a Physitian that is giving his Patient a Potion that is of mighty operation, that will either cure him,
And Therefore when we come upon this argument, we cannot but do as a physician that is giving his Patient a Potion that is of mighty operation, that will either cure him,
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or dispatch him suddenly, if it cure not:
or dispatch him suddenly, if it cure not:
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A Physitian cannot but come with a trembling hand, with such a Potion, when he knows it must work one way or other:
A physician cannot but come with a trembling hand, with such a Potion, when he knows it must work one Way or other:
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we know God is exceeding quick with those to whom he reveals his pardoning mercy in the preaching of the Gospel,
we know God is exceeding quick with those to whom he reveals his pardoning mercy in the preaching of the Gospel,
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and those truths we preach, will have a quick operation either to bring you out of your sins to Salvation,
and those truths we preach, will have a quick operation either to bring you out of your Sins to Salvation,
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or else they will quickly dispatch you for condemnation, Mark 16.15, 16. Go says Christ, and preach the Gospel to every creature;
or Else they will quickly dispatch you for condemnation, Mark 16.15, 16. Go Says christ, and preach the Gospel to every creature;
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and he that believes shall be saved; and he that believes not shall be damned: and he that believes shall be saved; and he that believes not shall be damned:
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As if Christ had said, go open the Doctrine of the Gospel, and the Justification of a sinner by the freeness of the grace of God through Christ Jesus,
As if christ had said, go open the Doctrine of the Gospel, and the Justification of a sinner by the freeness of the grace of God through christ jesus,
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and whosoever will come in and believe, and close with it shall be saved; but he that believes not shall be damned:
and whosoever will come in and believe, and close with it shall be saved; but he that believes not shall be damned:
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there is no trifling in the business, he that believes and comes in shall be saved;
there is no trifling in the business, he that believes and comes in shall be saved;
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but he that believes not shall perish, he shall be damned;
but he that believes not shall perish, he shall be damned;
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let people know when they have the Gospel preach't unto them, there is no trifling, no dallying with it, 'tis not to be put off;
let people know when they have the Gospel preached unto them, there is no trifling, no dallying with it, it's not to be put off;
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he that comes in, shall be saved;
he that comes in, shall be saved;
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but he that stands off shall perish, shall be damned, and shall know that I will fetch up my glory from him another day, in another way;
but he that Stands off shall perish, shall be damned, and shall know that I will fetch up my glory from him Another day, in Another Way;
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as if Christ had said, Go preach, make quick work of it; either come in and be saved, or stand out and perish:
as if christ had said, Go preach, make quick work of it; either come in and be saved, or stand out and perish:
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And so John when he came to preach the Doctrine of forgiveness of sin, Matth. 3.10. says, Now the Axe is laid to the root of the tree, every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewen down and cast into the fire:
And so John when he Come to preach the Doctrine of forgiveness of since, Matthew 3.10. Says, Now the Axe is laid to the root of the tree, every tree that brings not forth good fruit is hewn down and cast into the fire:
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Now also the Axe is laid to the root of the tree;
Now also the Axe is laid to the root of the tree;
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Why not before? No, all that while they went on in Ignorance, and understood not sin,
Why not before? No, all that while they went on in Ignorance, and understood not since,
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and the grace of God brought unto them, for the pardon of their sin all that while;
and the grace of God brought unto them, for the pardon of their since all that while;
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God let them grow, though they bore no fruit, or but ill fruit:
God let them grow, though they boar no fruit, or but ill fruit:
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but now also the Axe is laid to the root, — If he bears not good fruit now, he is hewn down and cast into the fire.
but now also the Axe is laid to the root, — If he bears not good fruit now, he is hewn down and cast into the fire.
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Now, when you hear of pardon of sin, and grace revealed in the Gospel, either you bring forth fruit,
Now, when you hear of pardon of since, and grace revealed in the Gospel, either you bring forth fruit,
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or you do not, if you do not, God is peremptory; if you come in and imbrace the Gospel, you shall be saved;
or you do not, if you do not, God is peremptory; if you come in and embrace the Gospel, you shall be saved;
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but if you do not, the Axe is laid unto your root to cut you down:
but if you do not, the Axe is laid unto your root to Cut you down:
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the Gospel makes quick work with you, as Paul says in 2 Cor. 2.14. it is so strong that it kills with the very savour of it, it has such a savour as it can kill with the very smell of it;
the Gospel makes quick work with you, as Paul Says in 2 Cor. 2.14. it is so strong that it kills with the very savour of it, it has such a savour as it can kill with the very smell of it;
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To him that believes, it is the savour of life unto life; To him that believes, it is the savour of life unto life;
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but to him that believes not, it is the savour of death unto death, Act, 17.30. In the times of Ignorance God winked, when men understood not what the evil of sin was;but to him that believes not, it is the savour of death unto death, Act, 17.30. In the times of Ignorance God winked, when men understood not what the evil of since was;
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but now he commands all men to repent: but now he commands all men to Repent:
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before you heard the dreadful evil and malignity that is in sin, God might wink at you;
before you herd the dreadful evil and malignity that is in since, God might wink At you;
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but now he commands you all, having heard so many Sermons of the evil nature of sin, to repent,
but now he commands you all, having herd so many Sermons of the evil nature of since, to Repent,
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or else God will be very quick with you, Heb. 4.12. an excellent place, The Word of God is quick and powerful ;
or Else God will be very quick with you, Hebrew 4.12. an excellent place, The Word of God is quick and powerful;
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but what word is it? mark, in the 2d.
but what word is it? mark, in the 2d.
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verse, Unto us, says he, was the Gospel preached: It was the Word of the Gospel,
verse, Unto us, Says he, was the Gospel preached: It was the Word of the Gospel,
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and vers. 8. If Jesus had given them rest: It is that rest spoken of in the Gospel;
and vers. 8. If jesus had given them rest: It is that rest spoken of in the Gospel;
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and mark what he says in the beginning;
and mark what he Says in the beginning;
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Let us therefore fear, least a Promise being left of entering into rest, any of you should seem to come short of it: Let us Therefore Fear, lest a Promise being left of entering into rest, any of you should seem to come short of it:
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Let us therefore fear, for the Word of God is swift, and will make quick dispatch:
Let us Therefore Fear, for the Word of God is swift, and will make quick dispatch:
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No Sermons make such quick dispatch as Sermons of the Gospel; fear least any seem to come short:
No Sermons make such quick dispatch as Sermons of the Gospel; Fear lest any seem to come short:
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let us fear, least any of us should go on in any way that makes it seem to appear we reject the Gospel.
let us Fear, lest any of us should go on in any Way that makes it seem to appear we reject the Gospel.
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It is very observable what we find in Gods dealings with Israel of old;
It is very observable what we find in God's dealings with Israel of old;
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we never find God swearing against them, till they rejected the Land of Canaan, and preferr'd Egypt before it;
we never find God swearing against them, till they rejected the Land of Canaan, and preferred Egypt before it;
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when the Spies were sent forth to search the Land, and brought some of the Grapes of it, Numb. 13, 14. Chapters,
when the Spies were sent forth to search the Land, and brought Some of the Grapes of it, Numb. 13, 14. Chapters,
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and told them what an excellent fruitful Land it was; but because of some difficulty in the getting of it, they fell a murmuring;
and told them what an excellent fruitful Land it was; but Because of Some difficulty in the getting of it, they fell a murmuring;
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then God took up a solemn Oath they should not enter into it, though they had provoked him ten times,
then God took up a solemn Oath they should not enter into it, though they had provoked him ten times,
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yea forty years in the Wilderness, yet God never sware against them till that time:
yea forty Years in the Wilderness, yet God never sware against them till that time:
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That soul is in a sad condition, that God shall swear in his wrath it shall not enter into his rest:
That soul is in a sad condition, that God shall swear in his wrath it shall not enter into his rest:
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Thou that walkest in the Wilderness of thy sins, and hast thy heart hardned against all the Truths of God.
Thou that walkest in the Wilderness of thy Sins, and hast thy heart hardened against all the Truths of God.
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But now, if God has come in to thee, and opened Canaan, and brought you any clusters of those Grapes ;
But now, if God has come in to thee, and opened Canaan, and brought you any clusters of those Grapes;
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revealed the mysteries of the Gospel and pardoning grace through Christ: If you now hang off, and be longing after the Onions and Garlick of Egypt ;
revealed the Mysteres of the Gospel and pardoning grace through christ: If you now hang off, and be longing After the Onions and Garlic of Egypt;
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fear and tremble, least God should swear you should never enter into rest:
Fear and tremble, lest God should swear you should never enter into rest:
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you that are wicked, unclean persons, that went on in sin, though you had some light of Nature that caused Conscience to check you;
you that Are wicked, unclean Persons, that went on in since, though you had Some Light of Nature that caused Conscience to check you;
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yet God was patient, and your condition was not so dangerous then.
yet God was patient, and your condition was not so dangerous then.
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But now, after the hearing of this grace of the Gospel and pardoning mercy, a Drunkard,
But now, After the hearing of this grace of the Gospel and pardoning mercy, a Drunkard,
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an unclean person, or a vile liver now, is in a thousand times of more danger,
an unclean person, or a vile liver now, is in a thousand times of more danger,
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least God should swear against him now than before: Take heed in every act of the renewal of thy sin, thou art in danger,
lest God should swear against him now than before: Take heed in every act of the renewal of thy since, thou art in danger,
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least God in his wrath swear against thee that thou shalt never enter into rest. Well, If the case be so, then you may say;
lest God in his wrath swear against thee that thou shalt never enter into rest. Well, If the case be so, then you may say;
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What shall we do that we might not dishonour this sweet and precious grace, but that we might honour God in it? Is this the frame of thy heart, to be careful above all things in the world, that thou mightest not dishonour this precious grace? Does thy heart work thus? Lord, whatever I have been heretofore,
What shall we do that we might not dishonour this sweet and precious grace, but that we might honour God in it? Is this the frame of thy heart, to be careful above all things in the world, that thou Mightest not dishonour this precious grace? Does thy heart work thus? Lord, whatever I have been heretofore,
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though I have been a negligent vile wretch;
though I have been a negligent vile wretch;
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yet for time to come, it shall be the work of my soul to give up my self unto whatever God shall speak unto me, that I may not dishonour God: yet for time to come, it shall be the work of my soul to give up my self unto whatever God shall speak unto me, that I may not dishonour God:
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Is this the frame of thy spirit? The Lord keep it so.
Is this the frame of thy Spirit? The Lord keep it so.
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Now that I might direct you in this great Point, I shall 1. shew who they are that are pardoned;
Now that I might Direct you in this great Point, I shall 1. show who they Are that Are pardoned;
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for that will be a foundation for direction;
for that will be a Foundation for direction;
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and then 2ly, shew you what you ought to do to get it, what we are to put you upon,
and then 2ly, show you what you ought to do to get it, what we Are to put you upon,
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if you find not Evidence of it:
if you find not Evidence of it:
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And then 3ly, What is to be done for the honouring of the grace of God by those that have some comfortable Evidence of it.
And then 3ly, What is to be done for the honouring of the grace of God by those that have Some comfortable Evidence of it.
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CHAP. XVI. Of the several Mistakes of Men about the Pardon of their Sins. OUr work now is to shew who they are that have their sins pardoned ;
CHAP. XVI. Of the several Mistakes of Men about the Pardon of their Sins. OUr work now is to show who they Are that have their Sins pardoned;
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for there is nothing in all the world so much concerns us, as to know how things stand with us in relation to God and our souls,
for there is nothing in all the world so much concerns us, as to know how things stand with us in Relation to God and our Souls,
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whether we be pardoned or no; for a mistake in this is a wonderful mistake;
whither we be pardoned or no; for a mistake in this is a wondered mistake;
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and yet how many thousands are there that venture the weight of this great business upon poor, weak,
and yet how many thousands Are there that venture the weight of this great business upon poor, weak,
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and slight grounds, yea rather on meer suggestions of their own hearts? and therefore we must first labour to convince men of their mistakes about pardon of sin;
and slight grounds, yea rather on mere suggestions of their own hearts? and Therefore we must First labour to convince men of their mistakes about pardon of since;
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and then lay down some sound Evidences of pardon, in which there may be true and solid peace.
and then lay down Some found Evidences of pardon, in which there may be true and solid peace.
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People are exceeding apt to mistake in point of pardon of sin, hoping that God has pardoned them,
People Are exceeding apt to mistake in point of pardon of since, hoping that God has pardoned them,
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and that they shall not be laid to their charge, but upon very slight grounds that will deceive them;
and that they shall not be laid to their charge, but upon very slight grounds that will deceive them;
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And therefore I desire this day you would look upon your selves as arraign'd before the great God,
And Therefore I desire this day you would look upon your selves as arraigned before the great God,
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as one day you must be:
as one day you must be:
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And let your hearts so hear, and attend to what we deliver, as if God should speak to you,
And let your hearts so hear, and attend to what we deliver, as if God should speak to you,
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and say, Thou sinner, such and such things thou art privy to, and hast been guilty of, What can'st thou say why the sentence of everlasting death should not be past upon thee? why God should not declare against thee according to his Law? I suppose, scarce any of you but have some hope that God will never proceed against you according to his Law;
and say, Thou sinner, such and such things thou art privy to, and hast been guilty of, What Canst thou say why the sentence of everlasting death should not be passed upon thee? why God should not declare against thee according to his Law? I suppose, scarce any of you but have Some hope that God will never proceed against you according to his Law;
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for indeed, if he do, you are undone for ever. But what are the grounds of your hopes;
for indeed, if he do, you Are undone for ever. But what Are the grounds of your hope's;
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why you think God will not proceed against you for your sins, but will pass them by,
why you think God will not proceed against you for your Sins, but will pass them by,
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and forgive you? let us a little examine the grounds of it, for it is of very great Consequence;
and forgive you? let us a little examine the grounds of it, for it is of very great Consequence;
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and certainly many people are now sunk down into the bottomless pit of Hell, by resting upon false grounds;
and Certainly many people Are now sunk down into the bottomless pit of Hell, by resting upon false grounds;
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I shall labour to discover the weakness of their standing, that rest on false grounds, the
I shall labour to discover the weakness of their standing, that rest on false grounds, the
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First, Is this many, think that God has pardoned their sin, because it is but little they have been guilty of, and for that they think there is a pardon in course;
First, Is this many, think that God has pardoned their since, Because it is but little they have been guilty of, and for that they think there is a pardon in course;
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were I guilty of such horrible wickedness, and notorious sins, as many others are; then I think it would go hard with me;
were I guilty of such horrible wickedness, and notorious Sins, as many Others Are; then I think it would go hard with me;
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I should be affraid, things between God and me were very grievous, but the sins I have been guilty of, are no such great sins;
I should be afraid, things between God and me were very grievous, but the Sins I have been guilty of, Are no such great Sins;
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I hope God will pass them by:
I hope God will pass them by:
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God forbid I should think he were so strickt as not to pass by such small sins as those that I have been guilty of. For answer to this
God forbid I should think he were so strict as not to pass by such small Sins as those that I have been guilty of. For answer to this
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1 Know thou dost not understand, what the evil and malignity of sin means ; 1 Know thou dost not understand, what the evil and malignity of since means;
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If thou thinkst the least sin does not make such a breach between God and thee,
If thou Thinkest the least since does not make such a breach between God and thee,
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as all created power in Heaven and Earth, can never make up again:
as all created power in Heaven and Earth, can never make up again:
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if you do not beleive that all those Sermons preacht unto you about the evil of sin, are lost unto you.
if you do not believe that all those Sermons preached unto you about the evil of since, Are lost unto you.
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But know, as a little Penknife may stabb you to death;
But know, as a little Penknife may stab you to death;
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as truly as a gash of the greatest Sword, and a little shot out of a Pistol may kill you as well as a Canon bullet;
as truly as a gash of the greatest Sword, and a little shot out of a Pistol may kill you as well as a Canon bullet;
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So a little sin may prove your eternal ruine as well as a great one:
So a little since may prove your Eternal ruin as well as a great one:
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and therefore that is no argument that God hath past by your sins, because they are little ones;
and Therefore that is no argument that God hath passed by your Sins, Because they Are little ones;
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and for that consider this one thing I am further speaking of: 2. Gods pardoning mercy is his own, to do with it what he pleases ;
and for that Consider this one thing I am further speaking of: 2. God's pardoning mercy is his own, to do with it what he Pleases;
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and therefore that God may shew his prerogative, he will sometimes to some, pardon their great sins,
and Therefore that God may show his prerogative, he will sometime to Some, pardon their great Sins,
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and others he will damn for little sins;
and Others he will damn for little Sins;
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you think your sins are not so great as other mens, and therefore you think that God will forgive you;
you think your Sins Are not so great as other men's, and Therefore you think that God will forgive you;
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do not deceive your selves with this, God will do with his mercy what he pleases.
do not deceive your selves with this, God will do with his mercy what he Pleases.
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What if he will pardon the most notorious gross sins in others, and damn thee for thy sins in thoughts? what if he will pardon the most notorious uncleanness and murder in another,
What if he will pardon the most notorious gross Sins in Others, and damn thee for thy Sins in thoughts? what if he will pardon the most notorious uncleanness and murder in Another,
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and damn thee for a wanton thought? he may do it, for his mercy is his own:
and damn thee for a wanton Thought? he may do it, for his mercy is his own:
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For this take the example of David and Saul compared together, David committed many sins,
For this take the Exampl of David and Saul compared together, David committed many Sins,
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but especially those two of Adultery and Murder, and yet God pardoned him, but Saul committed far less sins then those,
but especially those two of Adultery and Murder, and yet God pardoned him, but Saul committed Far less Sins then those,
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and yet God cast him off for ever; the things on which God laid the casting off of Saul were these two sins.
and yet God cast him off for ever; the things on which God laid the casting off of Saul were these two Sins.
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1. He did not stay till Samuel came, when Samuel had appointed a time to come, he deferr'd it to the last minute,
1. He did not stay till Samuel Come, when Samuel had appointed a time to come, he deferred it to the last minute,
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and Saul was in a great strait, he tarry'd for him long, and he thought he must not go to war except he offer'd Sacrifice before,
and Saul was in a great strait, he tarried for him long, and he Thought he must not go to war except he offered Sacrifice before,
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and he ventured to offer it himself, and did not stay out the full time;
and he ventured to offer it himself, and did not stay out the full time;
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he staid so long till he thought that Samuel would not come, and then that he did was but to offer Sacrifice to God,
he stayed so long till he Thought that Samuel would not come, and then that he did was but to offer Sacrifice to God,
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and yet God laies this very thing unto his charge as a cause why he would cast him off. 1 Sam. 13.13.
and yet God lays this very thing unto his charge as a cause why he would cast him off. 1 Sam. 13.13.
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Samuel tells him that God had thought to establish the Kingdom for ever unto him, But now he will not ;
Samuel tells him that God had Thought to establish the Kingdom for ever unto him, But now he will not;
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you are gone Saul for this sin:
you Are gone Saul for this since:
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the 2. sin in Scripture on which God layes his casting off upon is this, God sent him against the Amalekites, and bad him destroy all,
the 2. since in Scripture on which God lays his casting off upon is this, God sent him against the Amalekites, and bade him destroy all,
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but he spar'd the fat of the flock, and the King. but he spared the fat of the flock, and the King.
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Now the sparing of the fat of the flock was done out of a good intention, he professes it was that the People might have of the fattest to offer in Sacrifice to God, a good intention and yet for this God tells him, that he would rend the Kingdom from him, for that thing, 1 Sam. 15.28. True it is, that though Saul was guilty of other sins, yet if you observe the story, you shall finde that these were the two sins for which God puts the casting away of Saul upon.
Now the sparing of the fat of the flock was done out of a good intention, he Professes it was that the People might have of the Fattest to offer in Sacrifice to God, a good intention and yet for this God tells him, that he would rend the Kingdom from him, for that thing, 1 Sam. 15.28. True it is, that though Saul was guilty of other Sins, yet if you observe the story, you shall find that these were the two Sins for which God puts the casting away of Saul upon.
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And yet David committed murder and adultery, and was not cast off;
And yet David committed murder and adultery, and was not cast off;
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why? Why if God will shew his prerogative, what hath the creature to reason with him for it,
why? Why if God will show his prerogative, what hath the creature to reason with him for it,
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if he will damn Saul for his sins that were less, and pardon Davids that were greater, what hast thou to do with that? his mercy is his own:
if he will damn Saul for his Sins that were less, and pardon Davids that were greater, what hast thou to do with that? his mercy is his own:
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Thou think'st it may be because thou couldst put a man off with this reason, my sins are small,
Thou Thinkest it may be Because thou Couldst put a man off with this reason, my Sins Are small,
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and therefore I may be forgiven them because they are not so great as others:
and Therefore I may be forgiven them Because they Are not so great as Others:
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Grant it may be so, yet know that tis not so with God, he may pardon great sins in others,
Grant it may be so, yet know that this not so with God, he may pardon great Sins in Others,
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and yet thou maist perish eternally for the least sins of all, and therefore take this for a Conclusion;
and yet thou Mayest perish eternally for the least Sins of all, and Therefore take this for a Conclusion;
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If thou hast no other ground for the pardon of thy sin; but because they are little ones;
If thou hast no other ground for the pardon of thy since; but Because they Are little ones;
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I pronounce in the name of God against thee this day, thy sins are not pardoned;
I pronounce in the name of God against thee this day, thy Sins Are not pardoned;
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But stand upon the file, and thou shalt externally perish in them, if thou hast no other ground then that, to shew for the pardon of them;
But stand upon the file, and thou shalt externally perish in them, if thou hast no other ground then that, to show for the pardon of them;
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and therefore never make that an argument, that they are pardoned, because they are less then others.
and Therefore never make that an argument, that they Are pardoned, Because they Are less then Others.
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Secondly, Others it may be will plead, my sins are not many ; Secondly, Others it may be will plead, my Sins Are not many;
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we are all sinners, but I have not multiplied and increased my sins as others have done.
we Are all Sinners, but I have not multiplied and increased my Sins as Others have done.
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I shall answer to that briefly, know that one sin is enough to damn thee, as fully as a Million of transgressions reiterated again, and again ;
I shall answer to that briefly, know that one since is enough to damn thee, as Fully as a Million of transgressions reiterated again, and again;
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One chain is enough to hold thee in everlasting darkness, and God may damn thee for one sin,
One chain is enough to hold thee in everlasting darkness, and God may damn thee for one since,
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as well as for never so many thousands, as you have heard, he did the Angels for their first, and but one sin;
as well as for never so many thousands, as you have herd, he did the Angels for their First, and but one since;
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and therefore though thy sins are not many, that is no argument at all. Further, we may observe in the way of Gods pardoning mercy;
and Therefore though thy Sins Are not many, that is no argument At all. Further, we may observe in the Way of God's pardoning mercy;
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he pardons some that have gone a long time on in their sins, and makes quick worke with others that have been but a little time in sin,
he Pardons Some that have gone a long time on in their Sins, and makes quick work with Others that have been but a little time in since,
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and that we may see in the example of Manasses and Amon ;
and that we may see in the Exampl of Manasses and Amon;
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compare those two together, in the example of Manasses you shall finde that he raigned some 55 years;
compare those two together, in the Exampl of Manasses you shall find that he reigned Some 55 Years;
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he was a notorious vile sinner against God;
he was a notorious vile sinner against God;
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and yet he raigned a long time in it, his conversion was but late. 2 Kings 21.1. He was 12. years old, when he began to raign, and he raigned 55. years in Jerusalem;
and yet he reigned a long time in it, his conversion was but late. 2 Kings 21.1. He was 12. Years old, when he began to Reign, and he reigned 55. Years in Jerusalem;
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and almost all this time he went on in committing most notorious abominations, and yet God pardoned him.
and almost all this time he went on in committing most notorious abominations, and yet God pardoned him.
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But now mark, his Son Amon comes after him, and perhaps he might reason thus, my Father lived thus and thus,
But now mark, his Son Amon comes After him, and perhaps he might reason thus, my Father lived thus and thus,
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and for a long time had his lust and desires, and why may not I venture to do as my Father did;
and for a long time had his lust and Desires, and why may not I venture to do as my Father did;
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and so he went on in his Fathers wickedness;
and so he went on in his Father's wickedness;
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but now mark, God comes presently upon him, and lets him live but two years, and theres an end of him.
but now mark, God comes presently upon him, and lets him live but two Years, and theres an end of him.
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Manasses continued 55. years, and his Son comes after him, and he would go on in his Fathers steps,Manasses continued 55. Years, and his Son comes After him, and he would go on in his Father's steps,
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and God presently cut him off;
and God presently Cut him off;
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so though some may continue in whoredom, and in other abominations, and perhaps live in Outward prosperity many years, 40 or 50 years,
so though Some may continue in whoredom, and in other abominations, and perhaps live in Outward Prosperity many Years, 40 or 50 Years,
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yet God may pass them by, and then if thou sinn'st after their example, he may come upon thee for the first or second act, cut the off,
yet God may pass them by, and then if thou Sinnest After their Exampl, he may come upon thee for the First or second act, Cut the off,
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and send thee down presently to Hell;
and send thee down presently to Hell;
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and therefore do not say, my sins are but few, and therefore God will pass them by, that is no argument at all.
and Therefore do not say, my Sins Are but few, and Therefore God will pass them by, that is no argument At all.
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Thirdly, The third false ground that others apprehend their sins are pardoned is this, because the guilt of them does not lie upon their Consciences ;
Thirdly, The third false ground that Others apprehend their Sins Are pardoned is this, Because the guilt of them does not lie upon their Consciences;
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they think they are not guilty of their sins, and say, they were committed a great while ago,
they think they Are not guilty of their Sins, and say, they were committed a great while ago,
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and a long time hath past, and they heard not of them;
and a long time hath passed, and they herd not of them;
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and therefore they think they shall never hear of them more, God hath quite past them over,
and Therefore they think they shall never hear of them more, God hath quite passed them over,
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because they were committed a long time since, and they have not heard of them.
Because they were committed a long time since, and they have not herd of them.
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Answ. Do not deceive your selves in this, for the sins that you have committed twenty, fourty,Answer Do not deceive your selves in this, for the Sins that you have committed twenty, fourty,
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or sixty years ago, though thou never heard'st of them since, it is no argument that they are pardoned;
or sixty Years ago, though thou never heardest of them since, it is no argument that they Are pardoned;
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for they may be on the file in Heaven, stand there upon Record, and lie as a debt against you all,
for they may be on the file in Heaven, stand there upon Record, and lie as a debt against you all,
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though they were committed eighty years ago;
though they were committed eighty Years ago;
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'tis no argument a Malefactor is pardoned, because the Assize is not to morrow, or next day;
it's no argument a Malefactor is pardoned, Because the Assize is not to morrow, or next day;
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'tis true, God will have his Assize for some sooner; but for you he hath reserved it till another time;
it's true, God will have his Assize for Some sooner; but for you he hath reserved it till Another time;
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and therefore 'tis you hear not of you sins, Exod. 32.34. In the day when I visit, I will visit their sin upon them:
and Therefore it's you hear not of you Sins, Exod 32.34. In the day when I visit, I will visit their since upon them:
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God has his day, and perhaps his day is not come to visit;
God has his day, and perhaps his day is not come to visit;
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and therefore thou thinkest thou art discharged, because the day of Gods Visitation is not come to thee.
and Therefore thou Thinkest thou art discharged, Because the day of God's Visitation is not come to thee.
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And Secondly, know further, that though thy sins were committed a great while since, yet in regard of Gods Eternity, they are to him as if they were committed this morning before thou camest to the Assembly,
And Secondly, know further, that though thy Sins were committed a great while since, yet in regard of God's Eternity, they Are to him as if they were committed this morning before thou camest to the Assembly,
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although you committed them fourty or fifty years ago, yet to God they are but as a sin committed yesterday;
although you committed them fourty or fifty Years ago, yet to God they Are but as a since committed yesterday;
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it may be you think your Consciences would fly in your faces, if you were drunk yesternight,
it may be you think your Consciences would fly in your faces, if you were drunk yesternight,
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and should come to the Sacrament this morning;
and should come to the Sacrament this morning;
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and certainly he must be a desperate wretch, a monstrous notorious villain, that should dare to come to the Sacrament this morning that was drunk the last night, the last week,
and Certainly he must be a desperate wretch, a monstrous notorious villain, that should Dare to come to the Sacrament this morning that was drunk the last night, the last Week,
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and never made his peace with God, his Conscience may fly in his face if he were not a Monster:
and never made his peace with God, his Conscience may fly in his face if he were not a Monster:
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but now, your sins that were committed fourty or fifty years ago, know they are to God as if they were committed but this morning;
but now, your Sins that were committed fourty or fifty Years ago, know they Are to God as if they were committed but this morning;
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for Gods eternity consists not in passing and coming;
for God's eternity consists not in passing and coming;
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but in this, that there is no succession with God, no time past, nor time to come with God;
but in this, that there is no succession with God, no time past, nor time to come with God;
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all time to God is as a perpetual now:
all time to God is as a perpetual now:
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and therefore all thy sins that thou hast committed in time past, is in the eye of God as if they were committed this very hour;
and Therefore all thy Sins that thou hast committed in time past, is in the eye of God as if they were committed this very hour;
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there's a great deal of need to understand this rightly, for the humbling of men and women, by causing them to look back upon their sins,
there's a great deal of need to understand this rightly, for the humbling of men and women, by causing them to look back upon their Sins,
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and to lay them to heart;
and to lay them to heart;
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for they are thus presented before God, as if they were committed this very moment, Job 14.16, 17. Dost thou not watch over my sin? my transgression is sealed up in a bag,
for they Are thus presented before God, as if they were committed this very moment, Job 14.16, 17. Dost thou not watch over my since? my Transgression is sealed up in a bag,
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and thou sowest up mine iniquity: God watches over your sins, and will come upon you for them;and thou sowest up mine iniquity: God watches over your Sins, and will come upon you for them;
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they are sealed up in a bag:
they Are sealed up in a bag:
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sometimes when I have seen the Clerk of the Assizes draw out his Indictments, such a one for murder,
sometime when I have seen the Clerk of the Assizes draw out his Indictments, such a one for murder,
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and such a one for Felony; it put me in mind of this Text;
and such a one for Felony; it put me in mind of this Text;
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those Indictments against men were put up in the Clerk of the Assizes bag, it may be a good while before:
those Indictments against men were put up in the Clerk of the Assizes bag, it may be a good while before:
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and now at the Assizes they are drawn out and read openly in the face of the Court;
and now At the Assizes they Are drawn out and read openly in the face of the Court;
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so are thy sins all put in a bag, and God in the day of Visitation he pulls them out,
so Are thy Sins all put in a bag, and God in the day of Visitation he pulls them out,
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and reads them openly before Men and Angels.
and reads them openly before Men and Angels.
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We have an example in Scripture, how God did come on men for sins committed a long while before,
We have an Exampl in Scripture, how God did come on men for Sins committed a long while before,
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as the example of Joseph 's Brethren, who sold him, and after this they went on and never heard of it till a long time after;
as the Exampl of Joseph is Brothers, who sold him, and After this they went on and never herd of it till a long time After;
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it appears not that their Consciences were troubled till two and twenty years after they had committed that sin;
it appears not that their Consciences were troubled till two and twenty Years After they had committed that since;
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till they came into Egypt, and were in affliction, and then their Consciences began to fly in their faces;
till they Come into Egypt, and were in affliction, and then their Consciences began to fly in their faces;
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for the sin they committed against their Brother:
for the since they committed against their Brother:
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Joseph was seventeen years old when he was sold, and when he stood before Pharaoh he was thirty, there's thirteen years;Joseph was seventeen Years old when he was sold, and when he stood before Pharaoh he was thirty, there's thirteen Years;
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and then seven years of plenty, and two years of famine before they came into Egypt ;
and then seven Years of plenty, and two Years of famine before they Come into Egypt;
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there's two and twenty years, before their Consciences did fly in their faces for their sin against their Brother: Take heed what you do;
there's two and twenty Years, before their Consciences did fly in their faces for their since against their Brother: Take heed what you do;
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for the sins of your youth may be a torment to your old age: it may be you little think of it;
for the Sins of your youth may be a torment to your old age: it may be you little think of it;
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but remember, when you are old God may come and reckon with you for the sins of your youth:
but Remember, when you Are old God may come and reckon with you for the Sins of your youth:
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'tis and should be a great argument to make people to take heed of sin;
it's and should be a great argument to make people to take heed of since;
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for those sins thou committest now may do thee a mischief fourty or sixty years hence;
for those Sins thou Committest now may do thee a mischief fourty or sixty Years hence;
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as in the natural body, many young men though they feel no distempers in their bodies for the present,
as in the natural body, many young men though they feel no distempers in their bodies for the present,
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and so care not for their diet, nor how to avoid Surfits:
and so care not for their diet, nor how to avoid Surfeits:
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yet after they grow old, then they feel their distempers in their joynts and bones, which is no other than their drunkenness and intemperance when they were young;
yet After they grow old, then they feel their distempers in their Joints and bones, which is no other than their Drunkenness and intemperance when they were young;
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so 'tis in regard of the soul, many in their younger years do greatly follow after wickedness,
so it's in regard of the soul, many in their younger Years do greatly follow After wickedness,
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and because they hear not of it, they go away and never are troubled;
and Because they hear not of it, they go away and never Are troubled;
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but afterwards in their old age, God comes upon them for the sins of their youth:
but afterwards in their old age, God comes upon them for the Sins of their youth:
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Joab when he was young committed sin, but when his hoary head was on him, God then came to him in wrath for it;Joab when he was young committed since, but when his hoary head was on him, God then Come to him in wrath for it;
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and therefore think not all thy sins are pardoned, because 'tis a great while ago since they were committed;
and Therefore think not all thy Sins Are pardoned, Because it's a great while ago since they were committed;
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but rather reckon up thy former sins and bewail them, and do not rest on this ground,
but rather reckon up thy former Sins and bewail them, and do not rest on this ground,
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because 'tis long since they were committed, 'tis not to be built upon, you must look for other grounds,
Because it's long since they were committed, it's not to be built upon, you must look for other grounds,
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or else you are undone for ever, for this will certainly fail you.
or Else you Are undone for ever, for this will Certainly fail you.
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Fourthly, Others reason that God has pardoned their sins, not only because they have been committed a great while ago;
Fourthly, Others reason that God has pardoned their Sins, not only Because they have been committed a great while ago;
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but they have had prosperity, it hath been well with them, and God has done them good;but they have had Prosperity, it hath been well with them, and God has done them good;
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and certainly if God had not pardoned their sins, God would never have let them thrive;
and Certainly if God had not pardoned their Sins, God would never have let them thrive;
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I shall speak but little to this, for these reasonings are very vain, (there are others I shall more insist upon;
I shall speak but little to this, for these reasonings Are very vain, (there Are Others I shall more insist upon;
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know this, thou makest it an argument of Gods pardoning mercy, it may rather be an argument of Gods eternal curse,
know this, thou Makest it an argument of God's pardoning mercy, it may rather be an argument of God's Eternal curse,
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for God to suffer a man to prosper much after great sins committed, it is a sign that God hath given that man over to hardness of heart, which is the most dreadful curse in the world;
for God to suffer a man to prosper much After great Sins committed, it is a Signen that God hath given that man over to hardness of heart, which is the most dreadful curse in the world;
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after God had rejected Saul, 1 Sam. 14, 15. Chapters you may read Saul had a great deal of success in his way immediately after God had cast him off ;
After God had rejected Saul, 1 Sam. 14, 15. Chapters you may read Saul had a great deal of success in his Way immediately After God had cast him off;
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so though God have cast off a man or a woman, yet that man or woman may have much success in their way;
so though God have cast off a man or a woman, yet that man or woman may have much success in their Way;
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you that are Marriners, you cannot draw an argument, that because you have had a good Voyage,
you that Are Mariners, you cannot draw an argument, that Because you have had a good Voyage,
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and have past such dangers, (though you have committed many sins,) that God is at peace with you,
and have passed such dangers, (though you have committed many Sins,) that God is At peace with you,
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and that all your faults are past over;
and that all your Faults Are passed over;
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no, you may have many good successes in in your Voyages, and yet perish at length for the sins you have committed in your Voyages;
no, you may have many good Successes in in your Voyages, and yet perish At length for the Sins you have committed in your Voyages;
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and so you may have good success, as Saul had good success in war, and yet was cast off for all that.
and so you may have good success, as Saul had good success in war, and yet was cast off for all that.
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Fifthly, Others say, we are not so vain to make outward prosperity an argument or ground that our sins are pardoned:
Fifthly, Others say, we Are not so vain to make outward Prosperity an argument or ground that our Sins Are pardoned:
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but we sorrow for sin, repent of them, and turn from them, and rely on Gods mercy through Christ that our sins are pardoned, these are arguments of a higher nature than the former;but we sorrow for since, Repent of them, and turn from them, and rely on God's mercy through christ that our Sins Are pardoned, these Are Arguments of a higher nature than the former;
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and if there be true sorrow, unfaigned repentance, reformation, and a trusting in Gods mercy through Jesus Christ, they will be good arguments indeed:
and if there be true sorrow, unfeigned Repentance, Reformation, and a trusting in God's mercy through jesus christ, they will be good Arguments indeed:
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but now I shall shew you there may be all these, and yet sin not pardoned;
but now I shall show you there may be all these, and yet sin not pardoned;
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yea a relying on Christ at least, so as people may think they rely upon Christ, and yet not sin pardoned.
yea a relying on christ At least, so as people may think they rely upon christ, and yet not since pardoned.
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1. Though these things we mentioned last may seem to be hard, yet the tryal of them is a very safe and wholsome thing, because if you mistake in this, you are undone;
1. Though these things we mentioned last may seem to be hard, yet the trial of them is a very safe and wholesome thing, Because if you mistake in this, you Are undone;
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you will examine Evidences for your Houses and Lands; do so in the great matters between God and your souls:
you will examine Evidences for your Houses and Lands; do so in the great matters between God and your Souls:
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And for sorrow for sin, I shall make it plain, there may be a great deal of sorrow for sin, and yet sin not pardoned;
And for sorrow for since, I shall make it plain, there may be a great deal of sorrow for since, and yet sin not pardoned;
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you know the example of Ahab, 1 King. 21.27, to 29. verses, And it came to pass when Ahab heard those words, that he rent his clothes,
you know the Exampl of Ahab, 1 King. 21.27, to 29. Verses, And it Come to pass when Ahab herd those words, that he rend his clothes,
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and put sackcloath upon his flesh, and fasted, and lay in sackcloath and went softly ;and put Sackcloth upon his Flesh, and fasted, and lay in Sackcloth and went softly;
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when God did but send the Prophet to tell him of his sin, presently upon the Prophets words he rent his clothes, which was a sign of extream sorrow in those times,
when God did but send the Prophet to tell him of his since, presently upon the prophets words he rend his clothes, which was a Signen of extreme sorrow in those times,
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and then he put on Sackcloath:
and then he put on sackcloth:
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he put off his Princely Robes, his brave Apparrel, and put on Sackcloath, and that not for an outward garment,
he put off his Princely Robes, his brave Apparel, and put on sackcloth, and that not for an outward garment,
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but upon his flesh, and then fasted and lay in Sackcloath, and went softly as a dejected man:
but upon his Flesh, and then fasted and lay in sackcloth, and went softly as a dejected man:
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the pride and stoutness of his heart seem'd to be so much abated, that God takes notice of it in the 29. verse, Seest thou how Ahab humbleth himself before me ;
the pride and stoutness of his heart seemed to be so much abated, that God Takes notice of it in the 29. verse, See thou how Ahab Humbleth himself before me;
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and because he did so, the judgment was deferred for a while;
and Because he did so, the judgement was deferred for a while;
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yet certainly Ahab 's sin was not, or ever should be pardoned, though he put on Sackcloath and humbled himself before the Lord:
yet Certainly Ahab is since was not, or ever should be pardoned, though he put on sackcloth and humbled himself before the Lord:
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I appeal unto you this morning, Are not many of you hoping for pardon of sin,
I appeal unto you this morning, are not many of you hoping for pardon of since,
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and yet come far short of Ahab? all you do in your repentance, is to say, God be merciful unto me, I am sorry, Lord forgive me,
and yet come Far short of Ahab? all you do in your Repentance, is to say, God be merciful unto me, I am sorry, Lord forgive me,
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and there's an end, all's done presently; but Ahab went a great deal further, and yet his sin was not pardoned:
and there's an end, all's done presently; but Ahab went a great deal further, and yet his since was not pardoned:
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Take the example of Esau, you know what the Scripture says of him, He sought the blessing with tears,
Take the Exampl of Esau, you know what the Scripture Says of him, He sought the blessing with tears,
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and yet found no place for repentance ;and yet found no place for Repentance;
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and in being rejected of the blessing, it was a type of his rejection of Heaven;
and in being rejected of the blessing, it was a type of his rejection of Heaven;
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some carry it thus, to prove there may be tears, and yet no true repentance, that is a truth;
Some carry it thus, to prove there may be tears, and yet no true Repentance, that is a truth;
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Esau was very much troubled, and shed many tears, and yet there was no true repentance:Esau was very much troubled, and shed many tears, and yet there was no true Repentance:
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but I rather take the meaning of the Text thus; he found no place of repentance in his Father Isaac ;
but I rather take the meaning of the Text thus; he found no place of Repentance in his Father Isaac;
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his Father Isaac had given the blessing to Jacob, and would not call it back, though he sought it with tears;
his Father Isaac had given the blessing to Jacob, and would not call it back, though he sought it with tears;
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there was no place for Isaac to recal it any more, though he shed many tears, yet he went without it;
there was no place for Isaac to Recall it any more, though he shed many tears, yet he went without it;
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so that there may be much sorrow, and thou may'st seek the blessing with many tears,
so that there may be much sorrow, and thou Mayest seek the blessing with many tears,
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and yet God may be so turn'd against thee that there will be no place for repentance, that is, God will not call in that that is out against thee.
and yet God may be so turned against thee that there will be no place for Repentance, that is, God will not call in that that is out against thee.
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And of Judas 'tis said when he saw Christ was condemn'd, that he repented ; 'tis said he did repent, yet Judas was not pardoned;
And of Judas it's said when he saw christ was condemned, that he repented; it's said he did Repent, yet Judas was not pardoned;
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so that you see plainly, there may be repentance, and yet sin never pardoned: Indeed, true repentance hath ever pardon going along with it;
so that you see plainly, there may be Repentance, and yet since never pardoned: Indeed, true Repentance hath ever pardon going along with it;
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but the Scripture speaks of a repentance that may be without pardon;
but the Scripture speaks of a Repentance that may be without pardon;
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therefore when thou say'st thou repentest, you must not look upon it so, because you repent,
Therefore when thou Sayest thou Repentest, you must not look upon it so, Because you Repent,
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therefore your sins are pardoned, as if every repentance was true;
Therefore your Sins Are pardoned, as if every Repentance was true;
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for thou mistakest in the work of repentance, thou thinkest this to be repentance to Salvation,
for thou mistakest in the work of Repentance, thou Thinkest this to be Repentance to Salvation,
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for thee to be sorry at the very heart for thy sins; certainly thou may'st be sorry at the heart, and yet perish for all that;
for thee to be sorry At the very heart for thy Sins; Certainly thou Mayest be sorry At the heart, and yet perish for all that;
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I make no question but Judas was sorry at his heart, and wisht it had never been done,
I make no question but Judas was sorry At his heart, and wished it had never been done,
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and if it were to do again, he would never do it; there is as much exprest, he repented, and he brought the 30 pieces again;
and if it were to do again, he would never do it; there is as much expressed, he repented, and he brought the 30 Pieces again;
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he was not only sorrowful, but made satisfaction; he brought the mony back again that he had got in a wicked way:
he was not only sorrowful, but made satisfaction; he brought the money back again that he had god in a wicked Way:
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and therefore if you think this to be true repentance, you are mightily mistaken, but wherein is it that we fail? It is not for me now to enter on the Doctrine of true Repentance, I am to speak of it so far as to convince men, that it is not a ground for hope of pardon of sin:
and Therefore if you think this to be true Repentance, you Are mightily mistaken, but wherein is it that we fail? It is not for me now to enter on the Doctrine of true Repentance, I am to speak of it so Far as to convince men, that it is not a ground for hope of pardon of since:
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Mark it, when 'tis thus with thee, thou repentest because thou seest that sin will bring thee into danger:
Mark it, when it's thus with thee, thou Repentest Because thou See that since will bring thee into danger:
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Now, thou hast had the pleasure or the profit of it, and thou seest now it will bring thee into trouble and danger, thou art sorry that ever thou did'st it:
Now, thou hast had the pleasure or the profit of it, and thou See now it will bring thee into trouble and danger, thou art sorry that ever thou didst it:
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certainly, if God would be satisfied with such kind of sorrow, he might have enough of it in Hell;
Certainly, if God would be satisfied with such kind of sorrow, he might have enough of it in Hell;
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for there is yelling and sorrow, because of the troubles that sin hath brought upon them:
for there is yelling and sorrow, Because of the Troubles that since hath brought upon them:
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to sorrow because of the trouble that our sins bring on us is meerly natural, and flows from nature it self, and far from a saving work of repentance;
to sorrow Because of the trouble that our Sins bring on us is merely natural, and flows from nature it self, and Far from a Saving work of Repentance;
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therefore the repentance many hope to have, What is it? when we tell them of their sins, they say, they hope to repent;
Therefore the Repentance many hope to have, What is it? when we tell them of their Sins, they say, they hope to Repent;
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What do they mean? Why? they would take the pleasure of sin, and when the punishment comes, they would be sorry for it, and repent of it:
What do they mean? Why? they would take the pleasure of since, and when the punishment comes, they would be sorry for it, and Repent of it:
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the ordinary way to put men off from this plea, is to tell them How do you know you shall live,
the ordinary Way to put men off from this plea, is to tell them How do you know you shall live,
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or that your hearts shall not be hardned? but suppose you do live, and that you have a heart to do as you say,
or that your hearts shall not be hardened? but suppose you do live, and that you have a heart to do as you say,
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yet your repentance may fail you;
yet your Repentance may fail you;
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if your repentance be no other than that which comes for sorrow of sin, because of the punishment, it will fail you;
if your Repentance be no other than that which comes for sorrow of since, Because of the punishment, it will fail you;
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certainly that repentance that must go for current in Heaven is of another nature: possibly I may shew afterwards what is true and false sorrow;
Certainly that Repentance that must go for current in Heaven is of Another nature: possibly I may show afterwards what is true and false sorrow;
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but for the present I shall shew where the mistake lies:
but for the present I shall show where the mistake lies:
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Whosoever therefore that builds their believing of the pardon of their sin meerly on their sorrow,
Whosoever Therefore that builds their believing of the pardon of their since merely on their sorrow,
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and such kind of sorrow, they are like a man that would erect a great Building,
and such kind of sorrow, they Are like a man that would erect a great Building,
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and lay the foundation of it in a quag-mire, or on the sand, as the Scripture speaks,
and lay the Foundation of it in a quagmire, or on the sand, as the Scripture speaks,
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when storms come the building falls; I shall speak hereafter to those that build on the Sand;
when storms come the building falls; I shall speak hereafter to those that built on the Sand;
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but these build on a Quagmire, on a few tears, sorrow and trouble of spirit they have upon the apprehension of punishment of sin:
but these built on a Quagmire, on a few tears, sorrow and trouble of Spirit they have upon the apprehension of punishment of since:
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this building will fall in time of straights and danger; and this is the reason why people that depend upon sorrow never have peace:
this building will fallen in time of straights and danger; and this is the reason why people that depend upon sorrow never have peace:
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for how can I tell the measure of sorrow I am to have before peace be spoken,
for how can I tell the measure of sorrow I am to have before peace be spoken,
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and then if they feel not sorrow, they are questioning again:
and then if they feel not sorrow, they Are questioning again:
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it is a dangerous thing to lay the hopes of pardon of sin upon our own sorrows;
it is a dangerous thing to lay the hope's of pardon of since upon our own sorrows;
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where or how then shall we lay our hopes? why, upon the sorrows of Jesus Christ, there you shall find the surest ground (there may be some mistake there too,
where or how then shall we lay our hope's? why, upon the sorrows of jesus christ, there you shall find the Surest ground (there may be Some mistake there too,
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but for the present I shall not stay on that) we must look ten thousand times more at the sorrows of Christ than at our own sorrows;
but for the present I shall not stay on that) we must look ten thousand times more At the sorrows of christ than At our own sorrows;
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and therefore when your hearts are troubled, and you look for mercy, depend more ten thousand times on the sorrows of Christ than on all your own sorrows;
and Therefore when your hearts Are troubled, and you look for mercy, depend more ten thousand times on the sorrows of christ than on all your own sorrows;
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for your sorrows for sin cannot satisfie Gods Justice;
for your sorrows for since cannot satisfy God's justice;
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and that that must be a ground of hope for the pardon of my sin, must be something that must satisfie the justice of God;
and that that must be a ground of hope for the pardon of my since, must be something that must satisfy the Justice of God;
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for though there be never so much sorrow, yet it will not satisfie Gods justice; and consider further, True sorrow rather follows the work of Justification then preceds it;
for though there be never so much sorrow, yet it will not satisfy God's Justice; and Consider further, True sorrow rather follows the work of Justification then preceds it;
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as thus, I am not therefore pardoned because I mourn; but because I am pardoned, therefore I come to mourn ;
as thus, I am not Therefore pardoned Because I mourn; but Because I am pardoned, Therefore I come to mourn;
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so stands the Truth in Divinity in point of Justification and Repentance:
so Stands the Truth in Divinity in point of Justification and Repentance:
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you pervert the order, if you think because you mourn, and are a little sorrowful, that therefore you shall be pardoned;
you pervert the order, if you think Because you mourn, and Are a little sorrowful, that Therefore you shall be pardoned;
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the truth is, if your mourning and sorrow be a work of true saving grace: you mourn and sorrow because you are justified;
the truth is, if your mourning and sorrow be a work of true Saving grace: you mourn and sorrow Because you Are justified;
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sorrow of true repentance rather flows from pardon, then pardon from it;
sorrow of true Repentance rather flows from pardon, then pardon from it;
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when God pardons sin, he lets out the graces of his Spirit, and then comes sorrow as a fruit or Evidence of Gods pardoning love and Reconciliation;
when God Pardons since, he lets out the graces of his Spirit, and then comes sorrow as a fruit or Evidence of God's pardoning love and Reconciliation;
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for though God may give outward favours to a man that is not pardoned;
for though God may give outward favours to a man that is not pardoned;
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yet God never gives his Spirit to work any saving grace in the heart till he is reconciled:
yet God never gives his Spirit to work any Saving grace in the heart till he is reconciled:
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'tis a fruit of his pardoning grace and favour, and because he has justified thee, he sends his Spirit to work sorrow and repentance:
it's a fruit of his pardoning grace and favour, and Because he has justified thee, he sends his Spirit to work sorrow and Repentance:
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Many think Justification flows from sorrow; but thou must come to sorrow and repentance another way:
Many think Justification flows from sorrow; but thou must come to sorrow and Repentance Another Way:
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know that all true sorrow flows from Justification;
know that all true sorrow flows from Justification;
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all that sorrow before Justification, it is but Legal sorrow, and reveals something that may hinder the soul from Christ,
all that sorrow before Justification, it is but Legal sorrow, and reveals something that may hinder the soul from christ,
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as sin, and the terrors of the Law, and the wrath of God; but it does not interest the soul in Christ;
as since, and the terrors of the Law, and the wrath of God; but it does not Interest the soul in christ;
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this I affirm as most certain Divinity, that there is no sorrow whereby any soul is interested and planted in Christ;
this I affirm as most certain Divinity, that there is no sorrow whereby any soul is interested and planted in christ;
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the sorrow that is wrought in them before Justification, in order of nature, may be a means to bring them to God,
the sorrow that is wrought in them before Justification, in order of nature, may be a means to bring them to God,
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and make them enquire after Christ, and stir up their hearts to take away those things that do hinder from Christ;
and make them inquire After christ, and stir up their hearts to take away those things that do hinder from christ;
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but it does not interest the soul in Christ:
but it does not Interest the soul in christ:
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you do not understand the way of the Gospel, if you think that sorrow interests the soul in Christ;
you do not understand the Way of the Gospel, if you think that sorrow interests the soul in christ;
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no, that must be by faith laying hold on him for Justification, and then comes sorrow of repentance after;
no, that must be by faith laying hold on him for Justification, and then comes sorrow of Repentance After;
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thou may'st see thy self an undone wretch for sin, and lost for ever, and nothing in the world can quiet thee;
thou Mayest see thy self an undone wretch for since, and lost for ever, and nothing in the world can quiet thee;
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all this may be by the work of the Law:
all this may be by the work of the Law:
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but then God comes and shews thee his grace in Christ, and enables thee to close with it for Justification,
but then God comes and shows thee his grace in christ, and enables thee to close with it for Justification,
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and then comes in Evangelical sorrow, mourning and melting sorrow more than ever before: but now it comes in another way from the Spirit of God melting the soul,
and then comes in Evangelical sorrow, mourning and melting sorrow more than ever before: but now it comes in Another Way from the Spirit of God melting the soul,
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because it hath sinned against Jesus Christ, who hath so graciously appeared to it in his pardoning mercy to the soul;
Because it hath sinned against jesus christ, who hath so graciously appeared to it in his pardoning mercy to the soul;
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so that now you sorrow because you are pardoned, for it comes as a fruit of faith laying hold of the pardoning grace of God;
so that now you sorrow Because you Are pardoned, for it comes as a fruit of faith laying hold of the pardoning grace of God;
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and then there is no such argument in the world to melt the heart with sorrow,
and then there is no such argument in the world to melt the heart with sorrow,
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as when faith tells the soul that sin is pardoned;
as when faith tells the soul that since is pardoned;
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and though thy sorrow was little before, and now is greater, thou need'st not be troubled,
and though thy sorrow was little before, and now is greater, thou Needest not be troubled,
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if God make thy humiliations greater for sin after the knowledg of thy pardon;
if God make thy humiliations greater for since After the knowledge of thy pardon;
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for the revelation of Gods grace in the pardon of thy sin, is the most excellent means to humble the soul in the world:
for the Revelation of God's grace in the pardon of thy since, is the most excellent means to humble the soul in the world:
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the sorrows of Gods Children after pardon, as they work on their own hearts so on Gods heart too;
the sorrows of God's Children After pardon, as they work on their own hearts so on God's heart too;
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God is mightily taken with it:
God is mightily taken with it:
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when once thy sins are pardoned, then God makes thy heart melt to him as his does to thee:
when once thy Sins Are pardoned, then God makes thy heart melt to him as his does to thee:
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but the sorrow of one that is an Enemy to God does not soften Gods heart;
but the sorrow of one that is an Enemy to God does not soften God's heart;
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there is a great deal of difference between the sorrow of Gods Children, and the sorrow of others;
there is a great deal of difference between the sorrow of God's Children, and the sorrow of Others;
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they make sorrow the ground of pardon, this God accepts not:
they make sorrow the ground of pardon, this God accepts not:
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'tis true, you may sorrow for sin, because it may be a means to bring you to Christ;
it's true, you may sorrow for since, Because it may be a means to bring you to christ;
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but that that justifies the soul is Union with Christ by Faith, and all that sorrow that works Repentance to Salvation flows, from Gods grace in Christ, having justified you.
but that that Justifies the soul is union with christ by Faith, and all that sorrow that works Repentance to Salvation flows, from God's grace in christ, having justified you.
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Justification is the first thing that estates thee in blessedness;
Justification is the First thing that estates thee in blessedness;
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sorrow does not first state thee in a blessed condition, but is meerly a fruit of that blessedness thou art stated in:
sorrow does not First state thee in a blessed condition, but is merely a fruit of that blessedness thou art stated in:
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certainly these things are the Truths of God;
Certainly these things Are the Truths of God;
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so that when you look for blessedness any other way, you look for it meerly in a natural way,
so that when you look for blessedness any other Way, you look for it merely in a natural Way,
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or as a Heathen may do;
or as a Heathen may do;
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a Heathen knows he ought not to offend God, and he knows he had need to have mercy from God,
a Heathen knows he ought not to offend God, and he knows he had need to have mercy from God,
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and that he ought to be sorrowful for his sins; I might give you many examples for it, but I must hasten:
and that he ought to be sorrowful for his Sins; I might give you many Examples for it, but I must hasten:
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those then that seek after pardon of sin this way, do but seek for it meerly in a natural way.
those then that seek After pardon of since this Way, do but seek for it merely in a natural Way.
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Secondly, Others say, I am not only sorry for my sins, but I reform;
Secondly, Others say, I am not only sorry for my Sins, but I reform;
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and is not this a ground of pardon? Know likewise, that there may be a leaving of sin, and yet sin not pardoned;and is not this a ground of pardon? Know likewise, that there may be a leaving of since, and yet sin not pardoned;
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for that take the example of Herod, 'tis said, He heard John Baptist gladly, and reformed in many things ;
for that take the Exampl of Herod, it's said, He herd John Baptist gladly, and reformed in many things;
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he was a great deal the better for John 's Ministry, and yet Herod was not pardoned:
he was a great deal the better for John is Ministry, and yet Herod was not pardoned:
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this is a notable example for you that come to hear Sermons, and seem to be much affected, let me ask you in the Name of God,
this is a notable Exampl for you that come to hear Sermons, and seem to be much affected, let me ask you in the Name of God,
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and let Conscience answer, What is it you reformed since you heard all those Sermons of the Evil of Sin,
and let Conscience answer, What is it you reformed since you herd all those Sermons of the Evil of since,
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and now of the Pardon of Sin? What Evils have you reformed in your families,
and now of the Pardon of since? What Evils have you reformed in your families,
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and in your own hearts? I cannot but hope that many of you may say, through grace these and these evils were in my family before,
and in your own hearts? I cannot but hope that many of you may say, through grace these and these evils were in my family before,
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but now I have reformed them; and these evils I did before, but now I have left them;
but now I have reformed them; and these evils I did before, but now I have left them;
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I hope many can say so, and blessed be God for this fruit of our Ministry if any thing be reform'd,
I hope many can say so, and blessed be God for this fruit of our Ministry if any thing be reformed,
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if Sabbaths be better kept, and Duties in family set up, and private Exercises of Religion performed;
if Sabbaths be better kept, and Duties in family Set up, and private Exercises of Religion performed;
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that you are not so proud, passionate, and froward as before:
that you Are not so proud, passionate, and froward as before:
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O that it may be said so, 'tis worth our labour to restrain sin, that God may not be so much dishonoured,
Oh that it may be said so, it's worth our labour to restrain since, that God may not be so much dishonoured,
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if there were no more done: but we preach for further and higher ends, that souls would not stay in reforming;
if there were no more done: but we preach for further and higher ends, that Souls would not stay in reforming;
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for Herod heard John Baptist, and did many things;
for Herod herd John Baptist, and did many things;
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and Judas cast away the money, he repented and would not keep the money, there was a kind of reformation in both Herod and Judas ;
and Judas cast away the money, he repented and would not keep the money, there was a kind of Reformation in both Herod and Judas;
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but this is no ground to build upon for pardon of sin; As those that depended on their sorrow for pardon, built on the quagmire;
but this is no ground to built upon for pardon of since; As those that depended on their sorrow for pardon, built on the quagmire;
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so those that depend on their reformation, build upon the sand ;so those that depend on their Reformation, built upon the sand;
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the one by his sorrow and trouble for sin, seems as it were to be in the work of humiliation, is like a man that digs deep for a foundation,
the one by his sorrow and trouble for since, seems as it were to be in the work of humiliation, is like a man that digs deep for a Foundation,
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but does not cast out the old mould, but builds upon it;
but does not cast out the old mould, but builds upon it;
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the other seems like one that not only digs deep, but casts out the old rubbish,
the other seems like one that not only digs deep, but Cast out the old rubbish,
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and brings in new mould, new earth: lays by and casts away his former sins, and does the contrary good;
and brings in new mould, new earth: lays by and Cast away his former Sins, and does the contrary good;
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but now, though they go further than the former in casting out the old rubbish,
but now, though they go further than the former in casting out the old rubbish,
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and bringing in of new earth, yet after all this is done they build upon it,
and bringing in of new earth, yet After all this is done they built upon it,
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and do not build upon the Rock Christ;
and do not built upon the Rock christ;
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they bring in the new earth of their own Performances and Duties, and this they build upon,
they bring in the new earth of their own Performances and Duties, and this they built upon,
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and do not build upon the Rock Christ for the pardon of their sins, and Justification of their souls before God, and here they fail,
and do not built upon the Rock christ for the pardon of their Sins, and Justification of their Souls before God, and Here they fail,
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and this is their undoing, their mistake in this; and yet it is most sure, that every one of us would mistake in this;
and this is their undoing, their mistake in this; and yet it is most sure, that every one of us would mistake in this;
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if God did not reveal in the Gospel another way to receive Pardon and Justification in his Son, we should certainly all of us rest here, and go no further;
if God did not reveal in the Gospel Another Way to receive Pardon and Justification in his Son, we should Certainly all of us rest Here, and go no further;
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no man or woman in the world, that never heard the Gospel went further than this,
no man or woman in the world, that never herd the Gospel went further than this,
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and so far one may go without the Gospel; we may dig deep, cast out the old rubbish, and bring in new earth;
and so Far one may go without the Gospel; we may dig deep, cast out the old rubbish, and bring in new earth;
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this we may do, and not hear of the Gospel:
this we may do, and not hear of the Gospel:
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And therefore we have a great deal of cause to bless God that we may hear the mysteries of the Gospel opened unto us;
And Therefore we have a great deal of cause to bless God that we may hear the Mysteres of the Gospel opened unto us;
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for certainly we should else go no further, and if we go no further, we should certainly perish;
for Certainly we should Else go no further, and if we go no further, we should Certainly perish;
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and therefore if we go but thus far, it is not building on the Rock Christ;
and Therefore if we go but thus Far, it is not building on the Rock christ;
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hence the ground and bottom of faith for Justification cannot be in Reformation, or in any thing in the creature, it must be in something above and without us,
hence the ground and bottom of faith for Justification cannot be in Reformation, or in any thing in the creature, it must be in something above and without us,
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and yet by faith, (wrought in us) though without us;
and yet by faith, (wrought in us) though without us;
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I mean the Rock Christ, and the Foundation that is laid for the forgiveness of our sin in Christ, that must be the Foundation of our faith,
I mean the Rock christ, and the Foundation that is laid for the forgiveness of our since in christ, that must be the Foundation of our faith,
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and not in what we do our selves: For
and not in what we do our selves: For
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1. Know, that all Reformation in the world will not satisfie for the evil that you have done for the time past ;
1. Know, that all Reformation in the world will not satisfy for the evil that you have done for the time passed;
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this I would convince you of, and be you willing to hear it, it may be of great use unto you;
this I would convince you of, and be you willing to hear it, it may be of great use unto you;
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when we preach Christ and free grace, it is to bring you to Christ;
when we preach christ and free grace, it is to bring you to christ;
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our preaching down of works is not to keep you from doing of them, but from resting in them:
our preaching down of works is not to keep you from doing of them, but from resting in them:
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that which I aim at, is to bring you into an enquiring frame of spirit, a restless condition, that so we may bring you to that which is the true rest;
that which I aim At, is to bring you into an inquiring frame of Spirit, a restless condition, that so we may bring you to that which is the true rest;
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and we shall be as glad to bring you into the true rest, as now to bring you into restlesness:
and we shall be as glad to bring you into the true rest, as now to bring you into restlessness:
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Know, all Reformations for time to come, will not satisfie God for time past, it will not:
Know, all Reformations for time to come, will not satisfy God for time past, it will not:
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amongst men, if you have run into arrearages with your Landlord for Rent, and you bring him a quarters Rent when there's three or four quarters behind,
among men, if you have run into arrearages with your Landlord for Rend, and you bring him a quarters Rend when there's three or four quarters behind,
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or may be two or three years, if you should think to pay the Rent of two or three years with bringing the last quarter, it would be accounted a foolish conceit;
or may be two or three Years, if you should think to pay the Rend of two or three Years with bringing the last quarter, it would be accounted a foolish conceit;
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so would it be, if with God you should think the duties you do at present, should satisfie for all the arrearages you have run into for time past:
so would it be, if with God you should think the duties you do At present, should satisfy for all the arrearages you have run into for time past:
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you do not understand Gods way, if you think that God will be satisfied for all that is past by what you do at the present:
you do not understand God's Way, if you think that God will be satisfied for all that is passed by what you do At the present:
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Suppose what you do now were perfect, and for all time to come you never committed one sin against God any more,
Suppose what you do now were perfect, and for all time to come you never committed one since against God any more,
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yet all this would not satisfie for time past, this looks but at time to come,
yet all this would not satisfy for time past, this looks but At time to come,
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and does not at all take off any thing for the time past:
and does not At all take off any thing for the time passed:
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Besides, you may see matter enough in your best Reformations for God to condemn you, not only for your former sins, but sins in your reforming;
Beside, you may see matter enough in your best Reformations for God to condemn you, not only for your former Sins, but Sins in your reforming;
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but if there were no sin in that, that would be no satisfaction for that which is past:
but if there were no since in that, that would be no satisfaction for that which is past:
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Mark this, That which must be the ground of the pardon of thy sin, must be that that must satisfie for thy sin past,
Mark this, That which must be the ground of the pardon of thy since, must be that that must satisfy for thy since past,
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and for all thy sins to come ;and for all thy Sins to come;
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and that was opened unto you in opening the mysteries of godliness in the Pardon and Justification of a Sinner.
and that was opened unto you in opening the Mysteres of godliness in the Pardon and Justification of a Sinner.
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2. Know this, that God accepts of duties, not for the duties themselves, but because he accepts of the person that performs them ;
2. Know this, that God accepts of duties, not for the duties themselves, but Because he accepts of the person that performs them;
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God does not accept of the duties, and then of the person, that is not Gods way:
God does not accept of the duties, and then of the person, that is not God's Way:
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but he accepts first of the person, and then of the actions: God never accepts of what we do, till he accepts of our persons;
but he accepts First of the person, and then of the actions: God never accepts of what we do, till he accepts of our Persons;
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As Abel, God had regard to Abel 's person first, and then to his offerings ;As Abel, God had regard to Abel is person First, and then to his offerings;
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so God has first regard to the person of any man, and then to his Offerings:
so God has First regard to the person of any man, and then to his Offerings:
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thou thinkest thou art a poor wretched creature, and then thou thinkest it may be,
thou Thinkest thou art a poor wretched creature, and then thou Thinkest it may be,
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if I had such and such parts, and could do thus and thus, then God would accept of me;
if I had such and such parts, and could do thus and thus, then God would accept of me;
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I tell thee, all thy parts and performances are cast away, till God accept of thy person;
I tell thee, all thy parts and performances Are cast away, till God accept of thy person;
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St. Paul was blameless according to the Law, and yet he accounted all loss for Christ ;Saint Paul was blameless according to the Law, and yet he accounted all loss for christ;
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for he knew, that when God revealed the Gospel to him, that he could not be accepted for his righteousness;
for he knew, that when God revealed the Gospel to him, that he could not be accepted for his righteousness;
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but his person must first be accepted, and then his righteousness:
but his person must First be accepted, and then his righteousness:
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So that the way of new Obedience, and the work of Sanctification, are the qualifications of the man that is justified;
So that the Way of new obedience, and the work of Sanctification, Are the qualifications of the man that is justified;
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but not the conditions required for the Justification of his person;
but not the conditions required for the Justification of his person;
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'tis not that that justifies the soul, the Justification of the soul comes not through these, but these flow from Justification;
it's not that that Justifies the soul, the Justification of the soul comes not through these, but these flow from Justification;
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and until a soul understands this, he never rightly performs duties.
and until a soul understands this, he never rightly performs duties.
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Therefore further, to conclude this, though good Works and new Obedience are good Nurses unto Faith ;
Therefore further, to conclude this, though good Works and new obedience Are good Nurse's unto Faith;
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yet if you make these the Mother of your Faith, your faith is but a Bastard faith;
yet if you make these the Mother of your Faith, your faith is but a Bastard faith;
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these are not the right Mother of Faith:
these Are not the right Mother of Faith:
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if your faith be begotten out of your Duties and Performances, and your faith have no other Mother than these,
if your faith be begotten out of your Duties and Performances, and your faith have no other Mother than these,
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then your faith is illegitimate, and not true born, it has not the right Mother;
then your faith is illegitimate, and not true born, it has not the right Mother;
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The right Mother of Faith, is the manifestation of the freeness of Gods grace in the Covenant of the Gospel, shewed unto the Soul through the mediation of the Son of God: The right Mother of Faith, is the manifestation of the freeness of God's grace in the Covenant of the Gospel, showed unto the Soul through the mediation of the Son of God:
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this laid open to the eye of the soul, by the mighty work of the Spirit of God, raises and creates faith in the soul;
this laid open to the eye of the soul, by the mighty work of the Spirit of God, raises and creates faith in the soul;
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this is the generation of true saving faith, the faith of Gods Elect, as the Scripture speaks;
this is the generation of true Saving faith, the faith of God's Elect, as the Scripture speaks;
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Duties and Performances cannot be the Mother of it; it is of a higher birth than that birth that arises out of Parts, Duties, or Performances whatsoever;
Duties and Performances cannot be the Mother of it; it is of a higher birth than that birth that arises out of Parts, Duties, or Performances whatsoever;
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thy faith will not inherit, if it be base born: through faith we come to inherit the Promises;
thy faith will not inherit, if it be base born: through faith we come to inherit the Promises;
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and if thy faith hath no other foundation than thy sorrows and reformation, thy faith is illegitimate,
and if thy faith hath no other Foundation than thy sorrows and Reformation, thy faith is illegitimate,
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and not that that shall inherit; 'tis not of the right kind that will bring thee unto Salvation:
and not that that shall inherit; it's not of the right kind that will bring thee unto Salvation:
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thus you see what mistakes there may be in this great Point of the Justification of a Sinner, and in being made blessed;
thus you see what mistakes there may be in this great Point of the Justification of a Sinner, and in being made blessed;
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and therefore we had need look to it to be sure, that what we rest upon will hold,
and Therefore we had need look to it to be sure, that what we rest upon will hold,
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least when we come to lay claim, and make challenge of blessedness, our hold deceive us:
lest when we come to lay claim, and make challenge of blessedness, our hold deceive us:
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Many think the main matters of Religion to be nothing but believing in Jesus Christ, and crying God mercy:
Many think the main matters of Religion to be nothing but believing in jesus christ, and crying God mercy:
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you see by these things that I have spoken, that there had need be much workings of spirit in the way of Religion,
you see by these things that I have spoken, that there had need be much workings of Spirit in the Way of Religion,
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and mighty strong teachings of the Holy Ghost to lead the soul;
and mighty strong teachings of the Holy Ghost to led the soul;
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for there may be many mistakes, and to prevent and remove those mistakes that lie in the way to get peace with God, 'tis a matter of great concernment,
for there may be many mistakes, and to prevent and remove those mistakes that lie in the Way to get peace with God, it's a matter of great concernment,
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and not a slight business to be done suddenly.
and not a slight business to be done suddenly.
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3. Others say, we trust in the mercy of God, and in this I am to speak to two sorts.
3. Others say, we trust in the mercy of God, and in this I am to speak to two sorts.
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First, Those that are most grosly ignorant, that have no other ground to hope for pardon of sin,First, Those that Are most grossly ignorant, that have no other ground to hope for pardon of since,
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but because they hear that God is a merciful God:
but Because they hear that God is a merciful God:
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Know thus much, that notwithstanding what you hear of God, that he is merciful, and not willing that men should perish:
Know thus much, that notwithstanding what you hear of God, that he is merciful, and not willing that men should perish:
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yet the Scripture reveals clearly to us, that notwithstanding God is gracious and merciful, yet the greatest part of the world perish in their sins;
yet the Scripture reveals clearly to us, that notwithstanding God is gracious and merciful, yet the greatest part of the world perish in their Sins;
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there is nothing more clear then this, that most people in the world do perish; and therefore to say God is merciful, is not enough;
there is nothing more clear then this, that most people in the world do perish; and Therefore to say God is merciful, is not enough;
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you may be sorry for sin, reform, and say, God is merciful, and yet perish:
you may be sorry for since, reform, and say, God is merciful, and yet perish:
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if these three were enough, what needed the son of God to come, and take our nature upon him,
if these three were enough, what needed the son of God to come, and take our nature upon him,
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and be made a curse for Mans sin, lay down his life, and shed his precious blood,
and be made a curse for men since, lay down his life, and shed his precious blood,
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why might not these three have been joyned together, and so Christ never have come? for though Christ had never come, I might have been sorrowful,
why might not these three have been joined together, and so christ never have come? for though christ had never come, I might have been sorrowful,
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and I might have reformed and said God is merciful, though Christ had never come: those that never knew Christ, nor heard of him yet, they may be sorrowful, reforme, and say God is mercifull.
and I might have reformed and said God is merciful, though christ had never come: those that never knew christ, nor herd of him yet, they may be sorrowful, reform, and say God is merciful.
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I beseech you consider this note, I can never be pardoned and saved, in such a way,
I beseech you Consider this note, I can never be pardoned and saved, in such a Way,
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as it might be done, though Christ had never come ;as it might be done, though christ had never come;
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I can then never be pardoned and saved by all the means I take for pardon and Salvation,
I can then never be pardoned and saved by all the means I take for pardon and Salvation,
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if those things might be done though Christ had never come;
if those things might be done though christ had never come;
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and if you have nothing else but them to rest upon, then you can never be saved;
and if you have nothing Else but them to rest upon, then you can never be saved;
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put this to your hearts, what have I wrought in my heart, that I might not have had,
put this to your hearts, what have I wrought in my heart, that I might not have had,
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if Christ had not come into the world; certainly the most things that most people have to rest upon, for pardon and salvation;
if christ had not come into the world; Certainly the most things that most people have to rest upon, for pardon and salvation;
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they might have had though Christ had never come into the world.
they might have had though christ had never come into the world.
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Further, Thou saist God is merciful, True, the mercy of God is sweet and a blessed argument,Further, Thou Sayest God is merciful, True, the mercy of God is sweet and a blessed argument,
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and our souls much delight to open the grace and mercy of God; and I have endeavoured to open to you what is revealed in the Gospel;
and our Souls much delight to open the grace and mercy of God; and I have endeavoured to open to you what is revealed in the Gospel;
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yet Gods mercy is free, though he delight to glorifie his mercy:
yet God's mercy is free, though he delight to Glorify his mercy:
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and he hath thousand thousands of Subjects, to glorify his mercy in, though thou perish eternally. and he hath thousand thousands of Subject's, to Glorify his mercy in, though thou perish eternally.
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Though thou perish eternally, yet God may be glorious in the blessedness of his mercy: God hath others to magnifie his mercy unto besides thee:
Though thou perish eternally, yet God may be glorious in the blessedness of his mercy: God hath Others to magnify his mercy unto beside thee:
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a beggar comes and asks an almes of a man, and he gives him none, that is not an argument the man is not merciful,
a beggar comes and asks an alms of a man, and he gives him none, that is not an argument the man is not merciful,
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for he hath other objects, that are more suitable and fit; though he give not to every one, tis no dishonour to his compassion;
for he hath other objects, that Are more suitable and fit; though he give not to every one, this no dishonour to his compassion;
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so it is with God, he hath thousands of objects to bestow his mercy on; though thou perish.
so it is with God, he hath thousands of objects to bestow his mercy on; though thou perish.
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Further, Thou saist God is merciful, and thererefore thou hop'st for pardon:
Further, Thou Sayest God is merciful, and thererefore thou hopest for pardon:
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Why? God is and hath been merciful to thee beyond all that thou canst conceive, God hath shew'd his mercy to thee already:
Why? God is and hath been merciful to thee beyond all that thou Canst conceive, God hath showed his mercy to thee already:
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thou saist God is merciful, true, or else thou hadst not been alive at this present:
thou Sayest God is merciful, true, or Else thou Hadst not been alive At this present:
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that thou shouldst hear and see, and have all thy members whole, and the use of all thy sences,
that thou Shouldst hear and see, and have all thy members Whole, and the use of all thy Senses,
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and that thou shouldst stand here this day under the meanes of grace, and that thou shouldst hear God call on thee to repent,
and that thou Shouldst stand Here this day under the means of grace, and that thou Shouldst hear God call on thee to Repent,
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and believe in his Son, while thou walk'st on in thy sin, and art dead in sins and trespasses:
and believe in his Son, while thou walkest on in thy since, and art dead in Sins and Trespasses:
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he sends his son and spirit to thee, to tell thee that he would rescue thee, and give life unto thee;
he sends his son and Spirit to thee, to tell thee that he would rescue thee, and give life unto thee;
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again, is not here rich mercy, perhaps thou hast had thy portion of mercy already, that God intends for thee,
again, is not Here rich mercy, perhaps thou hast had thy portion of mercy already, that God intends for thee,
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yea so much mercy, that all the Angels and saints will give acclamations to God, for that mercy thou hast had, though thou perish;
yea so much mercy, that all the Angels and Saints will give acclamations to God, for that mercy thou hast had, though thou perish;
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God hath many waies shewd mercy to thee, in so much as that the very devils themselves will acknowledge that God was very good to his poor creatures.
God hath many ways showed mercy to thee, in so much as that the very Devils themselves will acknowledge that God was very good to his poor creatures.
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Further, Thou speakest of mercy; hast not thou abused and turn'd mercy into wantonness? perhaps the mercy thou speakst of,
Further, Thou Speakest of mercy; hast not thou abused and turned mercy into wantonness? perhaps the mercy thou Speakest of,
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now is at this very present pleading to God against thee;
now is At this very present pleading to God against thee;
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saying, how have I been abused by this wretched man? the more my beauty & excellency hath been displayed, the more wicked he hath grown;
saying, how have I been abused by this wretched man? the more my beauty & excellency hath been displayed, the more wicked he hath grown;
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what if mercy be now pleading against thee? even those mercies that thou hast abused;
what if mercy be now pleading against thee? even those Mercies that thou hast abused;
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and therefore thou hadst need to look for somewhat else to settle thy soul upon then this, to say that God is merciful;
and Therefore thou Hadst need to look for somewhat Else to settle thy soul upon then this, to say that God is merciful;
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this is to the first sort, those that are grosly Ignorant.
this is to the First sort, those that Are grossly Ignorant.
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Secondly, There are others that mourne, pray and reform, and then have some kinde of relyance on God to pardon them, for his mercies sake ;
Secondly, There Are Others that mourn, pray and reform, and then have Some kind of reliance on God to pardon them, for his Mercies sake;
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and therefore to them I shall say thus much: Know, the mercy of God must be received after Gods own way ;
and Therefore to them I shall say thus much: Know, the mercy of God must be received After God's own Way;
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he hath appointed the communications of it, and so it must be received; otherwise it can never attain to such an effect as the pardon of thy sin;
he hath appointed the communications of it, and so it must be received; otherwise it can never attain to such an Effect as the pardon of thy since;
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note this, that all the mercy in God considered, as he is creator of Heaven and Earth,
note this, that all the mercy in God considered, as he is creator of Heaven and Earth,
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and not let out through the Mediator Christ Jesus God-man it never wrought to the pardon of any one sin,
and not let out through the Mediator christ jesus God-man it never wrought to the pardon of any one since,
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and therefore if you looke upon the mercy of God, and do not look to the right way of the conveyance of it, you may most dangerously mistake:
and Therefore if you look upon the mercy of God, and do not look to the right Way of the conveyance of it, you may most dangerously mistake:
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The ground and bottom of faith, that justifies is not meerly to cast ones self on the mercy of God, (for there is none,
The ground and bottom of faith, that Justifies is not merely to cast ones self on the mercy of God, (for there is none,
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but in a natural way know that God is a merciful God) but the main ground of Justification,
but in a natural Way know that God is a merciful God) but the main ground of Justification,
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or of justifying faith, is the free grace of God through Jesus Christ; That God is merciful through a Mediator :
or of justifying faith, is the free grace of God through jesus christ; That God is merciful through a Mediator:
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Otherwise the ground of your faith is but on a meer confused notion of the mercy of God, which will certainly faile you;
Otherwise the ground of your faith is but on a mere confused notion of the mercy of God, which will Certainly fail you;
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a heathen may have as much to be the ground of his faith, that the great creator of Heaven and Earth, pitties those that are in misery,
a heathen may have as much to be the ground of his faith, that the great creator of Heaven and Earth, pities those that Are in misery,
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and I am a poor creature in misery; Ile cry to him, and ile reform my life, and ile relye on him;
and I am a poor creature in misery; I'll cry to him, and Isle reform my life, and Isle rely on him;
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thus far a heathen may go: but the ground and bottom of faith is not the mercy of God in general,
thus Far a heathen may go: but the ground and bottom of faith is not the mercy of God in general,
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but the mercy of God in and through a Mediator;
but the mercy of God in and through a Mediator;
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observe a little further, the ground of justifying faith is not thus, that God for Christs sake will forgive me for what Christ hath done to purchase my pardon,
observe a little further, the ground of justifying faith is not thus, that God for Christ sake will forgive me for what christ hath done to purchase my pardon,
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but there is another work of faith in the souls of believers, though the soul apprehend it not;
but there is Another work of faith in the Souls of believers, though the soul apprehend it not;
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tis not the work of faith in justification, to believe that Christ hath paid so much as my debt comes to;
this not the work of faith in justification, to believe that christ hath paid so much as my debt comes to;
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but thus, the work of faith is to bring the soul unto Christ, and to pitch it upon the person of Christ, to be made mine first,
but thus, the work of faith is to bring the soul unto christ, and to pitch it upon the person of christ, to be made mine First,
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and then the righteousness of Christ to be mine :and then the righteousness of christ to be mine:
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Tis not thus, I believe this is my debt, and there is so much money to pay it;
This not thus, I believe this is my debt, and there is so much money to pay it;
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but this is the work of faith, to bring thee to be marryed to such a person;
but this is the work of faith, to bring thee to be married to such a person;
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and so the debt is transacted on him to whom thou art marryed, and he will discharge the debt,
and so the debt is transacted on him to whom thou art married, and he will discharge the debt,
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because thou art marryed to him;
Because thou art married to him;
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so that the ground of faith is not to look unto God meerly through his son that so I may have pardon;
so that the ground of faith is not to look unto God merely through his son that so I may have pardon;
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but thus, I must come to have Christ to be mine;
but thus, I must come to have christ to be mine;
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I must be marryed with Christ, and so through my union with the person of Christ, I come to have all that Christ hath done and suffered to be made over to me;
I must be married with christ, and so through my Union with the person of christ, I come to have all that christ hath done and suffered to be made over to me;
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and therefore when I come to look upon the riches of the grace of God in the mediation of his son;
and Therefore when I come to look upon the riches of the grace of God in the mediation of his son;
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I must come with an eye of faith, to be marryed unto Christ, and Christ with me, the riches of Gods grace in Christ was opened before;
I must come with an eye of faith, to be married unto christ, and christ with me, the riches of God's grace in christ was opened before;
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we now make use of it as a trial to shew the danger of false grounds in relying upon God for pardon.
we now make use of it as a trial to show the danger of false grounds in relying upon God for pardon.
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Further, Though it be through the mercy of God to pardon sin ;
Further, Though it be through the mercy of God to pardon since;
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yet it does not work thus, viz. You have sinned, and my law requires such and such obedience, to be performed on such tearms,
yet it does not work thus, viz. You have sinned, and my law requires such and such Obedience, to be performed on such terms,
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or else you must perish, but I through my mercy will remit something of the rigour and strictness of the Law:
or Else you must perish, but I through my mercy will remit something of the rigour and strictness of the Law:
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And most people confess, that by the strictness of the Law they are condemn'd, but they hope the mercy of God will grant some remission of the Law;
And most people confess, that by the strictness of the Law they Are condemned, but they hope the mercy of God will grant Some remission of the Law;
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as it is with men, if all Penal statutes should be executed it would be very hard;
as it is with men, if all Penal statutes should be executed it would be very hard;
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but there is a Chancery to abate something of the rigour, and strictness of penal statutes;
but there is a Chancery to abate something of the rigour, and strictness of penal statutes;
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and thus men think to come to have pardon, and deal with God after the manner of men;
and thus men think to come to have pardon, and deal with God After the manner of men;
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you think the crying to God for mercy wil abate something of the strictness, and severity of the Law;
you think the crying to God for mercy will abate something of the strictness, and severity of the Law;
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but you mistake in taking this way to get peace and reconciliation with God;
but you mistake in taking this Way to get peace and reconciliation with God;
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to look upon Gods mercy to lye in this, to remit something of the strictness and severity of the Law:
to look upon God's mercy to lie in this, to remit something of the strictness and severity of the Law:
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No but the work of Gods mercy lyes in this, to finde out a surety for you,
No but the work of God's mercy lies in this, to find out a surety for you,
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and to transact the debt upon him. and to transact the debt upon him.
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Further, Consider the work of Gods mercy in justification of a sinner, when faith layes hold upon it faith, must not lay hold upon it as a meer single Act;
Further, Consider the work of God's mercy in justification of a sinner, when faith lays hold upon it faith, must not lay hold upon it as a mere single Act;
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but look at all the concomitants of the work of Gods grace, in making way for the justification of a sinner :but look At all the concomitants of the work of God's grace, in making Way for the justification of a sinner:
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The mercy of God workes many waies, and faith must exercise it self on Gods grace, according to the multiplicity of the work of it, in bringing about the justification of a sinner;
The mercy of God works many ways, and faith must exercise it self on God's grace, according to the Multiplicity of the work of it, in bringing about the justification of a sinner;
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as thus, you have sinned and you cry to God for pardon, but the mercy of God does not work thus to pardon you,
as thus, you have sinned and you cry to God for pardon, but the mercy of God does not work thus to pardon you,
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as tis a single act, but the mercy of God works thus to mankind.
as this a single act, but the mercy of God works thus to mankind.
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First, he is pleased to enter into a second covenant with mankind after he had broken the first.
First, he is pleased to enter into a second Covenant with mankind After he had broken the First.
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A second work of Gods mercy, is to set his wisdom on work to finde out a way how mankind should be reconciled unto him, and his sin pardoned,A second work of God's mercy, is to Set his Wisdom on work to find out a Way how mankind should be reconciled unto him, and his since pardoned,
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and yet that God should be no looser; this was the work of his infinite wisdom.
and yet that God should be no looser; this was the work of his infinite Wisdom.
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And Thirdly, when this is found out, this can be done no other way, but only through the Son of God taking mans nature upon him, and suffer for him;
And Thirdly, when this is found out, this can be done no other Way, but only through the Son of God taking men nature upon him, and suffer for him;
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then here's the mercy of God, to be willing to send his Son to mediate for poor creatures;
then here's the mercy of God, to be willing to send his Son to mediate for poor creatures;
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and then a further mercy in giving thy soul to his Son ;
and then a further mercy in giving thy soul to his Son;
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he sent not his Son that all might be pardoned, but a certain number that God the Father had given to his Son from all eternity:
he sent not his Son that all might be pardoned, but a certain number that God the Father had given to his Son from all eternity:
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now there's a great work of Gods mercy in passing by others, and giving thee to his Son:
now there's a great work of God's mercy in passing by Others, and giving thee to his Son:
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And further, It is a work of Gods mercy in the powerful Ministry of the Gospel to reveal this:
And further, It is a work of God's mercy in the powerful Ministry of the Gospel to reveal this:
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And then further, It is a work of Gods mercy to draw thee to close with his Son, and thereby to unite and marry thee to his Son:
And then further, It is a work of God's mercy to draw thee to close with his Son, and thereby to unite and marry thee to his Son:
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And then further, It is a work of Gods mercy to assure thee of the pardon and justification of thy soul ;
And then further, It is a work of God's mercy to assure thee of the pardon and justification of thy soul;
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'tis a great deal more for faith to look upon God in this manner, than to come in such a way as this;
it's a great deal more for faith to look upon God in this manner, than to come in such a Way as this;
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God is merciful, and I trust in his grace that he will pardon me:
God is merciful, and I trust in his grace that he will pardon me:
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we mistake mightily about the mercy of God, when we do not look upon it in an Evangelical way,
we mistake mightily about the mercy of God, when we do not look upon it in an Evangelical Way,
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as it is revealed in the Gospel:
as it is revealed in the Gospel:
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Further, know thus much, that if Gods mercy will work so far for thee, as to pardon thy sin, and save thy soul:
Further, know thus much, that if God's mercy will work so Far for thee, as to pardon thy since, and save thy soul:
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certainly it will work so far as to take away the power of sin, and let thee not live in the filth of thy sin:
Certainly it will work so Far as to take away the power of since, and let thee not live in the filth of thy since:
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Many think Gods mercy will do great matters hereafter, but nothing now in comparison of what he will do hereafter;
Many think God's mercy will do great matters hereafter, but nothing now in comparison of what he will do hereafter;
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they think he will give them outward blessings now, but keep spiritual things till hereafter:
they think he will give them outward blessings now, but keep spiritual things till hereafter:
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Certainly this is an infallible truth, If Gods mercy work not so powerfully here in this world as to bestow spiritual good things on thee, thou may'st be assured that it will never work so powerful on thee as to save thy Soul in the World to come ▪ Can it be thought a Prince pardons a Malefactor that he shall not be hang'd,
Certainly this is an infallible truth, If God's mercy work not so powerfully Here in this world as to bestow spiritual good things on thee, thou Mayest be assured that it will never work so powerful on thee as to save thy Soul in the World to come ▪ Can it be Thought a Prince Pardons a Malefactor that he shall not be hanged,
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and yet suffer him to lie in Prison and rot in the Dungeon? this were but a poor pardon, a half pardon, to be delivered from the Gallows and rot in the Prison:
and yet suffer him to lie in Prison and rot in the Dungeon? this were but a poor pardon, a half pardon, to be Delivered from the Gallows and rot in the Prison:
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Certainly, whatever a Prince may do, God never pardons a sinner so;
Certainly, whatever a Prince may do, God never Pardons a sinner so;
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to shew him mercy to save him from Hell, and yet to lie rotting all his life long in sin;
to show him mercy to save him from Hell, and yet to lie rotting all his life long in since;
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no, God when he pardons, he delivers and shakes off the fetters; as we shall see further;
no, God when he Pardons, he delivers and shakes off the fetters; as we shall see further;
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therefore thou that say'st thou hopest in Gods mercy that he will pardon thee;
Therefore thou that Sayest thou hopest in God's mercy that he will pardon thee;
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let me ask, What hath he done for thee? if thou thinkest that Gods mercy will work so strongly hereafter to save thy soul, certainly it will be as strong for thee here to sanctifie thee;
let me ask, What hath he done for thee? if thou Thinkest that God's mercy will work so strongly hereafter to save thy soul, Certainly it will be as strong for thee Here to sanctify thee;
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if it work not so strong on thee now as to sanctifie thee, certainly it will never work so strongly for thee hereafter as to save thee.
if it work not so strong on thee now as to sanctify thee, Certainly it will never work so strongly for thee hereafter as to save thee.
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4. Others say in the last place, we are not only sorry for sin and reform and trust in Gods mercy,
4. Others say in the last place, we Are not only sorry for since and reform and trust in God's mercy,
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but we relie upon Gods mercy through Christ; and therefore we hope we shall be pardoned: but we rely upon God's mercy through christ; and Therefore we hope we shall be pardoned:
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this I might speak much too; we must rest there, but there is a mistake there too;
this I might speak much too; we must rest there, but there is a mistake there too;
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the relying on Christ is not relying on him by acting of some transient thoughts that passes over,
the relying on christ is not relying on him by acting of Some Transient thoughts that passes over,
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but it is an abiding thing;
but it is an abiding thing;
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when men hear there is no way to be saved but by Christ, and they cannot deny it,
when men hear there is no Way to be saved but by christ, and they cannot deny it,
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and because they are loath to think they are such as cannot be saved, they are loath to have such ill thoughts of themselves,
and Because they Are loath to think they Are such as cannot be saved, they Are loath to have such ill thoughts of themselves,
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& hearing this is the way, and no other, therefore they will perswade themselves that they shall find mercy through Christ:
& hearing this is the Way, and no other, Therefore they will persuade themselves that they shall find mercy through christ:
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Now what great work is this so to rely on Christ;
Now what great work is this so to rely on christ;
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the work of faith is a mighty work, it is not a short transient work, a few thoughts upon thy heart to be saved by Christ;
the work of faith is a mighty work, it is not a short Transient work, a few thoughts upon thy heart to be saved by christ;
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No ▪ wheresoever faith is right, and a true reliance on Christ;
No ▪ wheresoever faith is right, and a true reliance on christ;
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it is a mighty work of the Spirit of God, working this grace in raising the soul higher than it self,
it is a mighty work of the Spirit of God, working this grace in raising the soul higher than it self,
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and carries it through and above all difficulties:
and carries it through and above all difficulties:
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when it brings the soul to relie upon God there may be great mistakes, when People say, they rely upon Christ;
when it brings the soul to rely upon God there may be great mistakes, when People say, they rely upon christ;
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and therefore take this for conviction, Relying on Christ is not barely to think my sins are pardoned by Christ,
and Therefore take this for conviction, Relying on christ is not barely to think my Sins Are pardoned by christ,
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but it is a receiving of Christ, a possessing of Christ, a coming into Christ, a living in Christ,
but it is a receiving of christ, a possessing of christ, a coming into christ, a living in christ,
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and a bringing Christ to live in me ;and a bringing christ to live in me;
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'tis eating of the flesh of Christ, and drinking of his blood, and so finds nourishment and strength from him as really as the body by the meat and drink it takes;
it's eating of the Flesh of christ, and drinking of his blood, and so finds nourishment and strength from him as really as the body by the meat and drink it Takes;
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that abides with it, is strengthned by it; so does faith to the soul:
that abides with it, is strengthened by it; so does faith to the soul:
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therefore faith is not a slight notion like water running through a Pipe that leaves nothing behind it;
Therefore faith is not a slight notion like water running through a Pipe that leaves nothing behind it;
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for so the thoughts of most People are;
for so the thoughts of most People Are;
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but it is such a thing, as brings Christ into the soul, and the soul into Christ,
but it is such a thing, as brings christ into the soul, and the soul into christ,
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and so feeds and lives upon him ; this is relying upon Christ for pardon; so as to have the concomitants and comforts of pardon continually going along with it:and so feeds and lives upon him; this is relying upon christ for pardon; so as to have the concomitants and comforts of pardon continually going along with it:
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Now you have heard these things, go away and beseech God to settle things aright in your souls, say to your hearts, Lord I see that setling of the heart aright upon Christ for justification and pardon of sin, is another manner of business then I was aware of,
Now you have herd these things, go away and beseech God to settle things aright in your Souls, say to your hearts, Lord I see that settling of the heart aright upon christ for justification and pardon of since, is Another manner of business then I was aware of,
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and I am perswaded that if I had died before, I should certainly have dyed under some of these mistakes;
and I am persuaded that if I had died before, I should Certainly have died under Some of these mistakes;
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Lord settle my heart aright in this great business: Do not go away with such thoughts as these, the Minister speaks of such mistakes,
Lord settle my heart aright in this great business: Do not go away with such thoughts as these, the Minister speaks of such mistakes,
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but I hope it is far otherwise; do not venture to put off what we say with such slight thoughts;
but I hope it is Far otherwise; do not venture to put off what we say with such slight thoughts;
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when we speak unto you we speak in the Name of God, and it is a horrible taking of the Name of God in vain,
when we speak unto you we speak in the Name of God, and it is a horrible taking of the Name of God in vain,
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if we examine not what we say unto you by the Word;
if we examine not what we say unto you by the Word;
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And therefore know you are charged this day in the Name of God to look to it,
And Therefore know you Are charged this day in the Name of God to look to it,
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and examine your hearts what grounds you go upon for the pardon of your sin, that you may not mistake;
and examine your hearts what grounds you go upon for the pardon of your since, that you may not mistake;
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in which we shall give you some further help in laying down some positive grounds that you may rest upon for the pardon of your sin.
in which we shall give you Some further help in laying down Some positive grounds that you may rest upon for the pardon of your since.
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CHAP. XVII. Of the true Evidences of Forgiveness of Sin.
CHAP. XVII. Of the true Evidences of Forgiveness of Sin.
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BUt if it be asked, Who are they that have their sins pardoned? surely they are not many, this Text puts it in the singular number, Blessed is he that hath his sin pardoned, and by that which hath been delivered about the mistakes, it appears there are not very many;
BUt if it be asked, Who Are they that have their Sins pardoned? surely they Are not many, this Text puts it in the singular number, Blessed is he that hath his since pardoned, and by that which hath been Delivered about the mistakes, it appears there Are not very many;
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but yet some there are, and this is the work of this day in the Name of the Lord to declare to some poor souls this day their sins are pardoned;
but yet Some there Are, and this is the work of this day in the Name of the Lord to declare to Some poor Souls this day their Sins Are pardoned;
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this is the message from the Lord I am to speak to them; (I hope divers in this place,) as from Christ, Son and Daughter be of good comfort, thy sins are pardoned ;
this is the message from the Lord I am to speak to them; (I hope diverse in this place,) as from christ, Son and Daughter be of good Comfort, thy Sins Are pardoned;
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And blessed is that man and woman that this day shall hear that joyful sound, in their hearts,
And blessed is that man and woman that this day shall hear that joyful found, in their hearts,
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and that shall have the Spirit of God witness unto their spirit ;
and that shall have the Spirit of God witness unto their Spirit;
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that as I have heard, so I have felt this day that what signs of forgiveness of sin have been delivered, I have felt them in my own soul;
that as I have herd, so I have felt this day that what Signs of forgiveness of since have been Delivered, I have felt them in my own soul;
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Well then, What are they? to insist upon them. The First is that the Apostle gives in Rom. 8.30. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called;
Well then, What Are they? to insist upon them. The First is that the Apostle gives in Rom. 8.30. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called;
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and whom he called, them he also justified ; Justification consists especially in the remission and pardon of sin:and whom he called, them he also justified; Justification consists especially in the remission and pardon of since:
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Now the Holy Ghost says, whom he hath, called them he hath justified ;
Now the Holy Ghost Says, whom he hath, called them he hath justified;
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would you know that you are justified, and that your sins are pardoned, the Spirit of God shews you, it is not a note of mine,
would you know that you Are justified, and that your Sins Are pardoned, the Spirit of God shows you, it is not a note of mine,
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but it is that which comes from the Holy Ghost; whom he hath called them he hath justified;
but it is that which comes from the Holy Ghost; whom he hath called them he hath justified;
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Vocation is a certain Evidence of Justification ;Vocation is a certain Evidence of Justification;
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this Vocation or Calling is the second link that does unite those two links of that golden chain together mentioned in that place, the first link is the foreknowledge of God, Gods Predestination ;
this Vocation or Calling is the second link that does unite those two links of that golden chain together mentioned in that place, the First link is the foreknowledge of God, God's Predestination;
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and then there is Vocation the next, after that Justification, and then Glorification ;
and then there is Vocation the next, After that Justification, and then Glorification;
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the first chain in the link is, that God from all Eternity predestinates some persons to have their sins pardoned;
the First chain in the link is, that God from all Eternity predestinates Some Persons to have their Sins pardoned;
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but there is Vocation comes in between Predestination and Justification, and after that Glorification:
but there is Vocation comes in between Predestination and Justification, and After that Glorification:
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so that while I am giving Evidences of Justification here in this Text, I shall give Evidences of Predestination and Glorification too; for these are linkt altogether:
so that while I am giving Evidences of Justification Here in this Text, I shall give Evidences of Predestination and Glorification too; for these Are linked altogether:
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Many People look only after Justification, they hope their sins are pardoned, but they look not to any other link of the chain,
Many People look only After Justification, they hope their Sins Are pardoned, but they look not to any other link of the chain,
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as Calling and Vocation, whom he hath called, them he hath justified;
as Calling and Vocation, whom he hath called, them he hath justified;
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but the question then is, What is this Calling? What do you mean by that,
but the question then is, What is this Calling? What do you mean by that,
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how shall we know whether we be called or no? in 2 Pet. 1.10. he bids them there to give diligence to make their Calling and Election sure:
how shall we know whither we be called or no? in 2 Pet. 1.10. he bids them there to give diligence to make their Calling and Election sure:
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Mark, as here Predestination and Calling are put together, so their Calling and Election, says he, Give diligence to make your Calling and Election sure:
Mark, as Here Predestination and Calling Are put together, so their Calling and Election, Says he, Give diligence to make your Calling and Election sure:
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Election is first sure in respect of God, but Vocation is first in regard of our selves;
Election is First sure in respect of God, but Vocation is First in regard of our selves;
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make that sure and then you make Election sure, Justification sure, and Glorification sure too;
make that sure and then you make Election sure, Justification sure, and Glorification sure too;
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then what is Vocation? for answer to the Question, Know, there is an outward call and an inward call ;
then what is Vocation? for answer to the Question, Know, there is an outward call and an inward call;
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when God sends the Ministers of the Word to reveal the Gospel, and the way of Salvation, that is no other but Gods calling mens souls from the ways of sin and death to come into the ways of life;
when God sends the Ministers of the Word to reveal the Gospel, and the Way of Salvation, that is no other but God's calling men's Souls from the ways of since and death to come into the ways of life;
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all that come to hear the sound of the Gospel preacht unto them; let them know, that is Gods call to sinners to come in and repent;
all that come to hear the found of the Gospel preached unto them; let them know, that is God's call to Sinners to come in and Repent;
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God calls to the Drunkard, the Unclean person, and all others that live in sin to repent;
God calls to the Drunkard, the Unclean person, and all Others that live in since to Repent;
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when you come to hear the Word God calls you, and God requires of you,
when you come to hear the Word God calls you, and God requires of you,
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as you would have God to hear your cry when you are calling for mercy in the day of your distress, hear my call,
as you would have God to hear your cry when you Are calling for mercy in the day of your distress, hear my call,
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now I call and cry in the Ministry of the Word;
now I call and cry in the Ministry of the Word;
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Would you have me to hear you when you cry to me? do you hear me now I am calling to you:
Would you have me to hear you when you cry to me? do you hear me now I am calling to you:
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O that People would understand the Ministry of the Word, that it is the call of God for sinners to return and repent of their sins, that they would look beyond man,
Oh that People would understand the Ministry of the Word, that it is the call of God for Sinners to return and Repent of their Sins, that they would look beyond man,
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and know that it is the voyce of God by them;
and know that it is the voice of God by them;
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and therefore it is a dangerous thing for People to neglect, resist, or rebel against the Ministry of the Word;
and Therefore it is a dangerous thing for People to neglect, resist, or rebel against the Ministry of the Word;
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and there is some good hopes that God hath some souls in such a place that he intends everlasting good will unto, where he sends the Ministry of the Word;
and there is Some good hope's that God hath Some Souls in such a place that he intends everlasting good will unto, where he sends the Ministry of the Word;
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God do's not use to send the call of the Gospel to a place, but there are some souls to be called: And therefore
God do's not use to send the call of the Gospel to a place, but there Are Some Souls to be called: And Therefore
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Secondly, Besides the Outward Call, there is an Inward Call, and that is it the Apostle speaks of:
Secondly, Beside the Outward Call, there is an Inward Call, and that is it the Apostle speaks of:
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Many have the Outward Call of the Word to Faith and Repentance, and yet they perish eternally:
Many have the Outward Call of the Word to Faith and Repentance, and yet they perish eternally:
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But those whom God intends to save and hath love to indeed, he comes to them with an Inward Call,
But those whom God intends to save and hath love to indeed, he comes to them with an Inward Call,
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and this Inward Call of God is on this wise:
and this Inward Call of God is on this wise:
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God beholds the poor wretched sinner going on in the ways of sin, death, and perdition,
God beholds the poor wretched sinner going on in the ways of since, death, and perdition,
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and he comes to him by a secret and powerful voyce, speaking to his very heart, O Sinner, consider where thou art, What art thou a doing? Whither art thou a going? What is the end of thy way like to be? thou art going from God, from happiness and life, to woful misery and blackness of darkness, to the infinite gulf of eternal Perdition;
and he comes to him by a secret and powerful voice, speaking to his very heart, Oh Sinner, Consider where thou art, What art thou a doing? Whither art thou a going? What is the end of thy Way like to be? thou art going from God, from happiness and life, to woeful misery and blackness of darkness, to the infinite gulf of Eternal Perdition;
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O turn, turn, O sinner out of these vile abominable dangerous ways, or else thou art undone for ever:
Oh turn, turn, Oh sinner out of these vile abominable dangerous ways, or Else thou art undone for ever:
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Behold, here is the way of life set before thee;
Behold, Here is the Way of life Set before thee;
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behold my Son sent into the world for the Propitiation of thy sin, and to bring thee into the ways of godliness, which is the way to eternal life;
behold my Son sent into the world for the Propitiation of thy since, and to bring thee into the ways of godliness, which is the Way to Eternal life;
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O turn sinner into these wayes: Oh turn sinner into these ways:
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Now this voyce of God calling to the Soul of a man or woman, it comes with power, it hath an over powering strength in it, to prevail upon the heart;
Now this voice of God calling to the Soul of a man or woman, it comes with power, it hath nias over Pouring strength in it, to prevail upon the heart;
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it is much like that secret voyce mentioned in Isai. 30.21.
it is much like that secret voice mentioned in Isaiah 30.21.
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And thy Ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, this is the way walk in it, And thy Ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, this is the Way walk in it,
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when you turn to the right hand, or to the left ; 'tis a Promise of Gods mercy unto his People to convert them unto himself;when you turn to the right hand, or to the left; it's a Promise of God's mercy unto his People to convert them unto himself;
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those that were only in an Outward Profession, says God you shall hear a voyce behind you, saying, this is the way, turn in unto it;
those that were only in an Outward Profession, Says God you shall hear a voice behind you, saying, this is the Way, turn in unto it;
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and so 'tis when God calls a sinner from the ways of death and destruction; such a sinner hears a voyce behind him;
and so it's when God calls a sinner from the ways of death and destruction; such a sinner hears a voice behind him;
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it may be he has come many times to Sermons, and heard a voyce many times without him and before him ;
it may be he has come many times to Sermons, and herd a voice many times without him and before him;
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but never before, a voyce within him and behind him, an inward secret voyce speaking to the soul, O sinner turn out of thy sinful ways;
but never before, a voice within him and behind him, an inward secret voice speaking to the soul, Oh sinner turn out of thy sinful ways;
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Why wilt thou die and perish eternally? for God to come thus secretly, and to reason with the soul by a voyce behind it;Why wilt thou die and perish eternally? for God to come thus secretly, and to reason with the soul by a voice behind it;
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and 'tis not bare reasoning, but a voyce that hath a power and efficacy from God going along with it, that carries on this work in the soul,
and it's not bore reasoning, but a voice that hath a power and efficacy from God going along with it, that carries on this work in the soul,
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and causes the heart to listen and to yield unto God;
and Causes the heart to listen and to yield unto God;
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when God calls to the Soul to come into the ways of life, the Soul answers, Lord I come, and with a trembling frame of heart cries out with Saul at his Conversion, Lord, What wilt thou have me to do? No more now, what sin will have me to do? and what this and that;
when God calls to the Soul to come into the ways of life, the Soul answers, Lord I come, and with a trembling frame of heart cries out with Saul At his Conversion, Lord, What wilt thou have me to do? No more now, what since will have me to do? and what this and that;
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and the other lust will have me to do? No, now I see the ways of Life and Salvation are the only blessed ways;
and the other lust will have me to do? No, now I see the ways of Life and Salvation Are the only blessed ways;
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Now Lord, What would'st thou have me to do? Now Salvation is come to that Soul, and Reconciliation with Jesus Christ;Now Lord, What Wouldst thou have me to do? Now Salvation is come to that Soul, and Reconciliation with jesus christ;
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For whom he hath called, them he hath justified. Observe the efficacy of that call spoken of in Isai. 30.21.For whom he hath called, them he hath justified. Observe the efficacy of that call spoken of in Isaiah 30.21.
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Thine Ears shall hear a word behind thee, &c. and then follows the fruits of it, and ye shall defile also the covering of thy graven Images with Silver, Thine Ears shall hear a word behind thee, etc. and then follows the fruits of it, and you shall defile also the covering of thy graved Images with Silver,
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and the ornament of thy molten Images of Gold, thou shalt cast them away as a menstruous Cloth;
and the ornament of thy melted Images of Gold, thou shalt cast them away as a menstruous Cloth;
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and shall say unto it, get thee hence ;and shall say unto it, get thee hence;
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the sins they before lived in was Idolatry, and their hearts were much taken with their brave Images over-laid with Silver and Gold;
the Sins they before lived in was Idolatry, and their hearts were much taken with their brave Images overlaid with Silver and Gold;
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but when they heard the voyce behind them, they look't upon those things they so much delighted in, that was so brave in their eyes before but as menstruous cloathes, which are the most filthiest things that can be,
but when they herd the voice behind them, they looked upon those things they so much delighted in, that was so brave in their eyes before but as menstruous clothes, which Are the most filthiest things that can be,
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and cast them away as filthy rags, with indignation, saying, get thee hence;
and cast them away as filthy rags, with Indignation, saying, get thee hence;
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as one that takes a rag in his hand, and looks on it and sees it all filthy and defiled, presently he throws it away with abomination, and says, get thee hence;
as one that Takes a rag in his hand, and looks on it and sees it all filthy and defiled, presently he throws it away with abomination, and Says, get thee hence;
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so this is the call of God, when the Soul hears behind it a secret voyce that many hear not;
so this is the call of God, when the Soul hears behind it a secret voice that many hear not;
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it may be, many thousands hear the outward voyce of the Minister telling them of the evil of sin,
it may be, many thousands hear the outward voice of the Minister telling them of the evil of since,
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and their abominations, and a poor Servant, or a poor Youth that stands in the midst of the crowd, he hears a voyce behind him that others do not, a secret voyce, (besides the general voyce) which is a prevailing voyce, that the soul falls down and yields presently,
and their abominations, and a poor Servant, or a poor Youth that Stands in the midst of the crowd, he hears a voice behind him that Others do not, a secret voice, (beside the general voice) which is a prevailing voice, that the soul falls down and yields presently,
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before he goes out of the Church, and says, Lord this day thou hast convinc't me of the evil of sin,
before he Goes out of the Church, and Says, Lord this day thou hast convinced me of the evil of since,
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and thou hast this day shewed me the way of life and salvation, Lord I come unto thee ;and thou hast this day showed me the Way of life and salvation, Lord I come unto thee;
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though he saw nothing, and though no body else hear that voyce, yet there is a secret voyce of God unto the soul;
though he saw nothing, and though no body Else hear that voice, yet there is a secret voice of God unto the soul;
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though he stand in the midst of the crowd and no body else hear it,
though he stand in the midst of the crowd and no body Else hear it,
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yet at that instant pardon of sin came to that soul, and reconciliation by Jesus Christ:
yet At that instant pardon of since Come to that soul, and reconciliation by jesus christ:
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now when this comes into the soul, he will not let such and such sins be there any longer,
now when this comes into the soul, he will not let such and such Sins be there any longer,
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but says, Get you hence, I will have no more to do with such and such beloved lusts and Idols that I set my heart upon, Get thee hence ;
but Says, Get you hence, I will have no more to do with such and such Beloved Lustiest and Idols that I Set my heart upon, Get thee hence;
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and those men that God calls to himself, certainly when they hear this voyce behind them, though they now plead for Idolatry and Superstition,
and those men that God calls to himself, Certainly when they hear this voice behind them, though they now plead for Idolatry and Superstition,
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and why should not we do as our forefathers did? yet if once they come to hear this secret voyce of God,
and why should not we do as our Forefathers did? yet if once they come to hear this secret voice of God,
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and God shew them the way of his Worship in the purity and beauty of it, they will say, get thee hence to those things as vile things, get ye hence, I will have no more to do with you;
and God show them the Way of his Worship in the purity and beauty of it, they will say, get thee hence to those things as vile things, get you hence, I will have no more to do with you;
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this is the way in the ordinary call of God, and though God sanctifie some from the womb,
this is the Way in the ordinary call of God, and though God sanctify Some from the womb,
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yet afterwards by a mighty work of the Spirit he discovers unto them what the soul is by nature;
yet afterwards by a mighty work of the Spirit he discovers unto them what the soul is by nature;
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there is somewhat like this even in those that are sanctified from the womb, though God in an extraordinary way draw the soul out from sin into the ways of life;
there is somewhat like this even in those that Are sanctified from the womb, though God in an extraordinary Way draw the soul out from since into the ways of life;
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but generally there are in the ordinary way of Gods working, these three or four voyces calling to the soul.
but generally there Are in the ordinary Way of God's working, these three or four voices calling to the soul.
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1. Says God to the soul, O soul thou art made for God, and for Eternity.
1. Says God to the soul, Oh soul thou art made for God, and for Eternity.
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2. O soul thou art now in the ways of Hell, and of eternal perdition,
2. Oh soul thou art now in the ways of Hell, and of Eternal perdition,
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and must of necessity perish in it. 3. O soul, behold here are the ways of life and salvation reveal'd unto thee,
and must of necessity perish in it. 3. Oh soul, behold Here Are the ways of life and salvation revealed unto thee,
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and set before thee in the Gospel of my Son. And lastly, O soul come in, and thou shalt have favour and acceptation in my Son ;
and Set before thee in the Gospel of my Son. And lastly, Oh soul come in, and thou shalt have favour and acceptation in my Son;
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these are the four voyces in Gods call;
these Are the four voices in God's call;
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I do not say every one hears them plainly and distinctly, yet they do for the substance of them in the ordinary way of the dispensation of Gods grace:
I do not say every one hears them plainly and distinctly, yet they do for the substance of them in the ordinary Way of the Dispensation of God's grace:
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Every soul that God justifies they are thus called of God, and 'tis a prevailing call, that brings them in to submit unto it:
Every soul that God Justifies they Are thus called of God, and it's a prevailing call, that brings them in to submit unto it:
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Again, concerning this call of God, because the Scripture speaks much of it, I shall shew a little further;
Again, Concerning this call of God, Because the Scripture speaks much of it, I shall show a little further;
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mark it, That soul that once hears the call of God to bring it into the ways of life, that soul will evermore depend upon Gods call in all other things ;
mark it, That soul that once hears the call of God to bring it into the ways of life, that soul will evermore depend upon God's call in all other things;
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if God hath called me out of the ways of death, into the ways of life in obedience to that call that my soul hath yielded too, I shall be evermore under the power of Gods call in all other things, let God call me to what he will, to what service he pleases, to whatsoever difficulties and sufferings he shall think meet, my soul is content,
if God hath called me out of the ways of death, into the ways of life in Obedience to that call that my soul hath yielded too, I shall be evermore under the power of God's call in all other things, let God call me to what he will, to what service he Pleases, to whatsoever difficulties and sufferings he shall think meet, my soul is content,
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and says, Here I am, Lord speak, thy servant hears.
and Says, Here I am, Lord speak, thy servant hears.
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Now for a soul to be so under God, as to wait upon the call of God to any duty, service,
Now for a soul to be so under God, as to wait upon the call of God to any duty, service,
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and imployment, that it dares not go about any thing but according to the call of God;
and employment, that it dares not go about any thing but according to the call of God;
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this is a good Evidence that such a soul hath been acquainted with that great call of God, that powerful call of God to bring him off from the ways of sin into the ways of life and salvation.
this is a good Evidence that such a soul hath been acquainted with that great call of God, that powerful call of God to bring him off from the ways of since into the ways of life and salvation.
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Further, those that have been acquainted with this call of God, there is an answerable frame and disposition in their hearts, to call upon the Name of God for assistance, direction,
Further, those that have been acquainted with this call of God, there is an answerable frame and disposition in their hearts, to call upon the Name of God for assistance, direction,
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and a blessing on all they undertake; they delight now to repair unto God and call upon him;
and a blessing on all they undertake; they delight now to repair unto God and call upon him;
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as God calls unto them, so they call unto him;
as God calls unto them, so they call unto him;
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for that is the way of God according to his work in the soul, he puts a gracious frame into the soul answerable to it:
for that is the Way of God according to his work in the soul, he puts a gracious frame into the soul answerable to it:
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As in Election, those whom he elects, when God calls them home he puts a gracious disposition in their hearts for to elect him;
As in Election, those whom he elects, when God calls them home he puts a gracious disposition in their hearts for to elect him;
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as God chooses the soul from the world, so the soul chooses God above all things in the world, the soul answers to God:
as God chooses the soul from the world, so the soul chooses God above all things in the world, the soul answers to God:
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God sets his heart on the soul, and says, I will choose thee for me;
God sets his heart on the soul, and Says, I will choose thee for me;
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the soul again sets its heart upon God, and says, I will choose thee for my God;
the soul again sets its heart upon God, and Says, I will choose thee for my God;
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as God calls the soul to come and live to him in the ways of grace,
as God calls the soul to come and live to him in the ways of grace,
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while he lives in this world;
while he lives in this world;
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so the soul calls on God for his assistance, that he would give his help in unto him on all occasions;
so the soul calls on God for his assistance, that he would give his help in unto him on all occasions;
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and therefore the Scripture gives us this expression for the whole worship of God, Rom. 10.13. Whosoever calls on the Name of the Lord shall be saved ;
and Therefore the Scripture gives us this expression for the Whole worship of God, Rom. 10.13. Whosoever calls on the Name of the Lord shall be saved;
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that soul that is acquainted with Gods call, that soul calls on God again: And by the way, those that are thus called, are fittest for Church-Communion;
that soul that is acquainted with God's call, that soul calls on God again: And by the Way, those that Are thus called, Are Fittest for Church-Communion;
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I mention this, because the word translated Church comes from a Greek word that signifies to call out;
I mention this, Because the word translated Church comes from a Greek word that signifies to call out;
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that which in Scripture is usually called a Church, signifies nothing else but this, a Company of People called out of the ways of sin to the imbracing the ways of Godliness;
that which in Scripture is usually called a Church, signifies nothing Else but this, a Company of People called out of the ways of since to the embracing the ways of Godliness;
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so that the Church should consist of People called out of the ways of sin, by the powerful and efficacious voyce of the Spirit of God;
so that the Church should consist of People called out of the ways of since, by the powerful and efficacious voice of the Spirit of God;
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and they that are thus called have their sins pardoned; you say, you hope God hath justified you;
and they that Are thus called have their Sins pardoned; you say, you hope God hath justified you;
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you read what God says, and what hath been presented unto you; they who are called they are justified;
you read what God Says, and what hath been presented unto you; they who Are called they Are justified;
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then Calling, in order of nature, goes before Justification; this you will find in your own hearts, and if not, this you must do,
then Calling, in order of nature, Goes before Justification; this you will find in your own hearts, and if not, this you must do,
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when ever you come before God to hear the outward call, you must come with a waiting frame of heart to hear the inward call,
when ever you come before God to hear the outward call, you must come with a waiting frame of heart to hear the inward call,
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and call upon God with such a disposition;
and call upon God with such a disposition;
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say, Lord I have been taught that there is an outward call of thine in the Word,
say, Lord I have been taught that there is an outward call of thine in the Word,
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and an inward call, and I am going this day to hear thy Word calling me out of the ways of sin, O that I might have together with that the inward call of thy Spirit,
and an inward call, and I am going this day to hear thy Word calling me out of the ways of since, Oh that I might have together with that the inward call of thy Spirit,
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when shall I hear that secret voyce;
when shall I hear that secret voice;
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this is the reason, though I have been convinced many times at the hearing of the Word,
this is the reason, though I have been convinced many times At the hearing of the Word,
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yet my sin hath prevail'd against me, because that inward secret powerful voyce hath not come to my soul;
yet my since hath prevailed against me, Because that inward secret powerful voice hath not come to my soul;
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that is the first Evidence, whom he hath justified, them he hath called. A Second Evidence is this, Whomsoever God pardons he receives into Covenant with himself ;
that is the First Evidence, whom he hath justified, them he hath called. A Second Evidence is this, Whomsoever God Pardons he receives into Covenant with himself;
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all pardoned sinners are Covenanters with God:
all pardoned Sinners Are Covenanters with God:
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God pardons no soul but such an one as he brings into the Bond of the Covenant with himself, that is the way of the conveyance of the grace of God for the pardon of sin, to bring the soul into the Bonds of the Covenant;
God Pardons no soul but such an one as he brings into the Bound of the Covenant with himself, that is the Way of the conveyance of the grace of God for the pardon of since, to bring the soul into the Bonds of the Covenant;
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the Scripture is evident in this, that forgiveness of sin is made a special fruit of the New Covenant, that is clear enough, Jer. 31.33.
the Scripture is evident in this, that forgiveness of since is made a special fruit of the New Covenant, that is clear enough, Jer. 31.33.
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Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will make a New Covenant with the House of Israel, &c. what is the special end of that Covenant, I will forgive their Iniquities, Behold, the days come, Says the Lord, that I will make a New Covenant with the House of Israel, etc. what is the special end of that Covenant, I will forgive their Iniquities,
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and remember their sins no more ;and Remember their Sins no more;
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But how does that come in? it comes in by way of Covenant, I will make a New Covenant ;
But how does that come in? it comes in by Way of Covenant, I will make a New Covenant;
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I will first receive them into Covenant, and then they shall have the fruit of this New Covenant, that their sins shall be forgiven,
I will First receive them into Covenant, and then they shall have the fruit of this New Covenant, that their Sins shall be forgiven,
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and their iniquities remembred no more:
and their iniquities remembered no more:
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The New Covenant is a mysterie to most people, and yet it is a certain truth, the pardon of thy sin,
The New Covenant is a mystery to most people, and yet it is a certain truth, the pardon of thy since,
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and thy eternal good depends upon it;
and thy Eternal good depends upon it;
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thou art one that God has brought into Covenant with himself, if thou beest or ever shalt be pardoned,
thou art one that God has brought into Covenant with himself, if thou Best or ever shalt be pardoned,
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as God will manifest to thy soul, that he hath through his Son tyed and bound himself to thee to be thy God, that whereas before thou wer't departed from him,
as God will manifest to thy soul, that he hath through his Son tied and bound himself to thee to be thy God, that whereas before thou Were't departed from him,
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and an enemy to him, yet now he is pleased to call thee to enter into a second Covenant after thou had'st broken the first,
and an enemy to him, yet now he is pleased to call thee to enter into a second Covenant After thou Hadst broken the First,
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and wer't cast off by reason of that breach, God is contented to enter into a second Covenant with thee, to be thy God in and through his Son;
and Were't cast off by reason of that breach, God is contented to enter into a second Covenant with thee, to be thy God in and through his Son;
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thou art to come in and joyn in this Covenant;
thou art to come in and join in this Covenant;
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for to a full Covenant there must be assent on both sides, there must be a mutual ingagement of either parties;
for to a full Covenant there must be assent on both sides, there must be a mutual engagement of either parties;
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when God reveals this to thy soul, that though thou be by nature an Enemy to me,
when God reveals this to thy soul, that though thou be by nature an Enemy to me,
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and hast broken the first Covenant that I made with the Children of men, and art cast off,
and hast broken the First Covenant that I made with the Children of men, and art cast off,
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yet be it known unto thee O thou wretched soul, I am content to enter into another Covenant with thee;
yet be it known unto thee Oh thou wretched soul, I am content to enter into Another Covenant with thee;
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there is a second Covenant for life and salvation that I have made with poor man through my Son,
there is a second Covenant for life and salvation that I have made with poor man through my Son,
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and I require that thou should'st come in, and give up thy self in an everlasting Covenant to make me to be thy God,
and I require that thou Shouldst come in, and give up thy self in an everlasting Covenant to make me to be thy God,
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and to close with me and my Son in whatsoever I call thee to, in whatsoever thou hast or can'st do to give up thy self to the power of me and my Son;
and to close with me and my Son in whatsoever I call thee to, in whatsoever thou hast or Canst do to give up thy self to the power of me and my Son;
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this thou must ingage and tye thy self unto, in the strongest Bonds that can be;
this thou must engage and tie thy self unto, in the Strongest Bonds that can be;
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this is the nature of the Covenant:
this is the nature of the Covenant:
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we know there were two Covenants, and all the good of mankind in the first Covenant depended on this, his closing with the tearms of it:
we know there were two Covenants, and all the good of mankind in the First Covenant depended on this, his closing with the terms of it:
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Now the tearms of the first Covenant was, Do this and live; but that is broken, and we have lost our ability:
Now the terms of the First Covenant was, Do this and live; but that is broken, and we have lost our ability:
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Now the second Covenant is, Believe and live; and the soul that God pardons, he brings into the Bond of the second Covenant;
Now the second Covenant is, Believe and live; and the soul that God Pardons, he brings into the Bound of the second Covenant;
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it is brought to come and give it self up to the Lord, and to be content to bind it self with all bonds unto God, that he and he only shall be my God,
it is brought to come and give it self up to the Lord, and to be content to bind it self with all bonds unto God, that he and he only shall be my God,
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as I desire him to be mine, and his grace and mercy to be mine; so all that I have or can do, shall be his;
as I desire him to be mine, and his grace and mercy to be mine; so all that I have or can do, shall be his;
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I surrender up my self, and ingage my soul to be his for ever, my Estate, Abilities, whatever I have,
I surrender up my self, and engage my soul to be his for ever, my Estate, Abilities, whatever I have,
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or can do, shall be his: Now put this to your own souls, you hope your sins are pardoned:
or can do, shall be his: Now put this to your own Souls, you hope your Sins Are pardoned:
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But hath God brought you into the Bonds of the Covenant? Hath God ingaged himself to you by his Word, to be your God? and on the other side, Are your hearts ingaged to him by the strongest Bonds that can be;
But hath God brought you into the Bonds of the Covenant? Hath God engaged himself to you by his Word, to be your God? and on the other side, are your hearts engaged to him by the Strongest Bonds that can be;
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and if there be any other Bonds that are stronger to tye your souls to God;
and if there be any other Bonds that Are Stronger to tie your Souls to God;
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Can your souls say, the Lord knows I am content and willing to be ingaged;
Can your Souls say, the Lord knows I am content and willing to be engaged;
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and that you will account it your happiness to be tyed in the strongest Bonds that can be? if it be so with thee? Now peace be to thy soul, thy sins are pardoned:
and that you will account it your happiness to be tied in the Strongest Bonds that can be? if it be so with thee? Now peace be to thy soul, thy Sins Are pardoned:
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as on the one side, God hath made a Covenant with thee, so on the other side he hath brought thee to be in Covenant with him;
as on the one side, God hath made a Covenant with thee, so on the other side he hath brought thee to be in Covenant with him;
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then be of good comfort, thy sins are pardoned.
then be of good Comfort, thy Sins Are pardoned.
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Thirdly, Those whose sins God hath pardoned, he hath translated them into the Kingdom of his Son ;
Thirdly, Those whose Sins God hath pardoned, he hath translated them into the Kingdom of his Son;
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the Scriptures express these things divers ways, and they have a diverse consideration in them:
the Scriptures express these things diverse ways, and they have a diverse consideration in them:
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Now I ground this note out of Col. 1, 13, 14. Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness,
Now I ground this note out of Col. 1, 13, 14. Who hath Delivered us from the power of darkness,
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and hath translated us into the Kingdom of his dear Son ; mark what follows, In whom we have Redemption through his Blood the forgiveness of sins ;and hath translated us into the Kingdom of his dear Son; mark what follows, In whom we have Redemption through his Blood the forgiveness of Sins;
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forgiveness of sin is the end of Gods translating of us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, in giving Redemption through his Blood, even the forgiveness of sin;
forgiveness of since is the end of God's translating of us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, in giving Redemption through his Blood, even the forgiveness of since;
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so that whosoever God hath given Redemption to through the Blood of Christ, even the forgiveness of sin, that is, forgiveness of sin being the special part of the Redemption we have by the blood of Christ, such an one is translated into the Kingdom of the dear Son of God;
so that whosoever God hath given Redemption to through the Blood of christ, even the forgiveness of since, that is, forgiveness of since being the special part of the Redemption we have by the blood of christ, such an one is translated into the Kingdom of the dear Son of God;
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What is that you will say? What is that you will say?
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1. This notes a great change that there must be upon those that are pardoned, because the Scripture expresses it thus, they are translated into another Kingdom, a Kingdom of the Son of God, the dear Son of God;
1. This notes a great change that there must be upon those that Are pardoned, Because the Scripture Expresses it thus, they Are translated into Another Kingdom, a Kingdom of the Son of God, the dear Son of God;
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it is dear mercy of God that translates a soul into the Kingdom of his dear Son;
it is dear mercy of God that translates a soul into the Kingdom of his dear Son;
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it seems naturally we are in another Kingdom, and have another King besides the Son of God, and have another Soveraign;
it seems naturally we Are in Another Kingdom, and have Another King beside the Son of God, and have Another Sovereign;
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'tis certain we are so naturally, we are under the power of Satan, and in his Kingdom;
it's certain we Are so naturally, we Are under the power of Satan, and in his Kingdom;
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but now when God comes to redeem a soul, and grant forgiveness of sin, he translates out of that Kingdom,
but now when God comes to Redeem a soul, and grant forgiveness of since, he translates out of that Kingdom,
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and such a soul refuses to be a subject to Satan any longer, or a servant to his lust any longer:
and such a soul refuses to be a Subject to Satan any longer, or a servant to his lust any longer:
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but now Christ shall be my King, the Son of God by whom I expect Reconciliation, he shall be my King,
but now christ shall be my King, the Son of God by whom I expect Reconciliation, he shall be my King,
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and his Laws shall rule in my heart, and his Scepter shall sway in my soul;
and his Laws shall Rule in my heart, and his Sceptre shall sway in my soul;
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now no more shall my own thoughts, counsels, opinions, will, and affections rule me, but Jesus Christ shall be set up upon the throne of my soul,
now no more shall my own thoughts, Counsels, opinions, will, and affections Rule me, but jesus christ shall be Set up upon the throne of my soul,
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and he shall be my King;
and he shall be my King;
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I before was led (a poor vile ignorant wretch) by the customs of others,
I before was led (a poor vile ignorant wretch) by the customs of Others,
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and example of others, and what they required of me by their laws in the matters of his worship;
and Exampl of Others, and what they required of me by their laws in the matters of his worship;
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but now Christ shall be my King, I will expect my law from him;
but now christ shall be my King, I will expect my law from him;
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and all obedience I do to man, it shall be in order to this Christ my King;
and all Obedience I do to man, it shall be in order to this christ my King;
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this is a translation into the Kingdom of God, when the soul feels the power of Christ ruling in him,
this is a Translation into the Kingdom of God, when the soul feels the power of christ ruling in him,
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and overswaying him, and the soul looks up to Christ for its protection and provision,
and overswaying him, and the soul looks up to christ for its protection and provision,
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and desires above all things in the world, to set up Jesus Christ as his King in all the ways of his Government, both in his own heart,
and Desires above all things in the world, to Set up jesus christ as his King in all the ways of his Government, both in his own heart,
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and the world too, and longs to hear that voyce, when it shall be said, The Kingdoms of this world are become the Kingdoms of our Lord and Saviour J•sus Christ,
and the world too, and longs to hear that voice, when it shall be said, The Kingdoms of this world Are become the Kingdoms of our Lord and Saviour J•sus christ,
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and he shall reign for ever and ever: and he shall Reign for ever and ever:
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Thus those that have redempt on through the blood of Christ, even the forgiveness of sins, they are translated into the Kingdom of his dear Son;
Thus those that have redempt on through the blood of christ, even the forgiveness of Sins, they Are translated into the Kingdom of his dear Son;
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and as the Scripture speaks, They have the Kingdom of God within them ; that is an expression of the Holy Ghost in the Gospel.
and as the Scripture speaks, They have the Kingdom of God within them; that is an expression of the Holy Ghost in the Gospel.
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Now this you are to examine your hearts upon;
Now this you Are to examine your hearts upon;
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What of the Kingdom of Christ you have within you? Do you live and walk as one that hath the Kingdom of Christ within you? Is Christ as King and Soveraign over your thoughts, words and actions? And do you look to him for the law of your thoughts, words and actions,
What of the Kingdom of christ you have within you? Do you live and walk as one that hath the Kingdom of christ within you? Is christ as King and Sovereign over your thoughts, words and actions? And do you look to him for the law of your thoughts, words and actions,
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and walk before him as your Soveraign Lord, depending on him to know his will continually,
and walk before him as your Sovereign Lord, depending on him to know his will continually,
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and fear and honour him as a King:
and Fear and honour him as a King:
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If the Kingdom of Christ be in you, that is, if the Gospel have an effectual work upon you;
If the Kingdom of christ be in you, that is, if the Gospel have an effectual work upon you;
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for the Gospel in the power of it is ordinarily exprest by the Kingdom of Heaven;
for the Gospel in the power of it is ordinarily expressed by the Kingdom of Heaven;
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when the Word comes to any place, the Kingdom of Heaven is said to come;
when the Word comes to any place, the Kingdom of Heaven is said to come;
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it would take up a great deal of time, to shew wherein the Holy Ghost calls the Gospel the Kingdom of Heaven;
it would take up a great deal of time, to show wherein the Holy Ghost calls the Gospel the Kingdom of Heaven;
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but it is called the Kingdom of Heaven, because it is the Kingdom of Christ that is Lord from Heaven,
but it is called the Kingdom of Heaven, Because it is the Kingdom of christ that is Lord from Heaven,
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and Christ rules in it by the preaching of the Gospel:
and christ rules in it by the preaching of the Gospel:
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But now, though it be the Kingdom of Heaven, and the Kingly power of Christ be in the preaching of the Gospel,
But now, though it be the Kingdom of Heaven, and the Kingly power of christ be in the preaching of the Gospel,
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yet this does not prevail upon all sorts;
yet this does not prevail upon all sorts;
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it is like a net that is cast into the Sea, the meaning of it seems to be nothing else,
it is like a net that is cast into the Sea, the meaning of it seems to be nothing Else,
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but that the preaching of the Gospel among a multitude of People, is like a net cast into the Sea, wherein some are catcht,
but that the preaching of the Gospel among a multitude of People, is like a net cast into the Sea, wherein Some Are catched,
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and others remain worldly, filthy, and good for nothing, that is the meaning of the Text,
and Others remain worldly, filthy, and good for nothing, that is the meaning of the Text,
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and not any warrant at all for mixt Communions; but only thus;
and not any warrant At all for mixed Communions; but only thus;
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where the Preaching of the Gospel is, there are some fishes good and worthy to be received,
where the Preaching of the Gospel is, there Are Some Fish good and worthy to be received,
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and others that are to be cast out:
and Others that Are to be cast out:
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Now, as there is an external Kingdom, so there is an internal Kingdom of Christ within our hearts;
Now, as there is an external Kingdom, so there is an internal Kingdom of christ within our hearts;
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Jesus Christ himself sets up his Throne in the hearts of every man and woman whose sins are pardoned, that is a certain truth;
jesus christ himself sets up his Throne in the hearts of every man and woman whose Sins Are pardoned, that is a certain truth;
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and this day in the Name of God I pronounce unto you, that if your sin be pardoned, Jesus Christ hath set up his Throne in your hearts;
and this day in the Name of God I pronounce unto you, that if your since be pardoned, jesus christ hath Set up his Throne in your hearts;
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and if you find any other Throne and Lord but Christ to rule you, know from God that your souls are yet in the gall of bitterness and the bond of iniquity, and your sins are not pardoned;
and if you find any other Throne and Lord but christ to Rule you, know from God that your Souls Are yet in the Gall of bitterness and the bound of iniquity, and your Sins Are not pardoned;
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but that soul, who in the Preaching of the Gospel can say, Blessed be God I have felt Christ come into my heart, and prevailed upon me;
but that soul, who in the Preaching of the Gospel can say, Blessed be God I have felt christ come into my heart, and prevailed upon me;
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and now Christs Laws are the Laws I desire to be ruled by;
and now Christ Laws Are the Laws I desire to be ruled by;
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God knows I know but little of them, but I will labour to understand them better;
God knows I know but little of them, but I will labour to understand them better;
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therefore I come this day, that I might know more of the Law of God, and that Jesus Christ might rule more powerfully in me than ever he hath done;
Therefore I come this day, that I might know more of the Law of God, and that jesus christ might Rule more powerfully in me than ever he hath done;
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if this be wrought in thee, I say unto thee in the Name of Christ, be of good comfort, thy sins are pardoned, God will shew good unto thee when this world is ended;
if this be wrought in thee, I say unto thee in the Name of christ, be of good Comfort, thy Sins Are pardoned, God will show good unto thee when this world is ended;
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thou art one that Jesus Christ hath brought into his Kingdom, and set up his Throne in thy heart,
thou art one that jesus christ hath brought into his Kingdom, and Set up his Throne in thy heart,
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and therefore thou may'st be assured that he will take thee at last into his everlasting Kingdom.
and Therefore thou Mayest be assured that he will take thee At last into his everlasting Kingdom.
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Fourthly, Where God forgives, he gives much ; giving follows forgiving; God never forgives any, but he gives much to that soul whom he forgives:
Fourthly, Where God forgives, he gives much; giving follows forgiving; God never forgives any, but he gives much to that soul whom he forgives:
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As in that case when the Apostles preacht the Doctrine of forgiveness and pardon of sin, the Holy Ghost fell upon them;
As in that case when the Apostles preached the Doctrine of forgiveness and pardon of since, the Holy Ghost fell upon them;
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so certainly, where the Preaching of pardon of sin hath power through the Ministry of the Gospel over a soul;
so Certainly, where the Preaching of pardon of since hath power through the Ministry of the Gospel over a soul;
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God gives much to that soul;
God gives much to that soul;
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and there are three things especially that God gives presently unto the soul whom he pardons, which have all been mentioned before in opening the blessedness of pardon of sin;
and there Are three things especially that God gives presently unto the soul whom he Pardons, which have all been mentioned before in opening the blessedness of pardon of since;
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and therefore I will but mention them now to strengthen this note of tryal.
and Therefore I will but mention them now to strengthen this note of trial.
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1. Hath God forgiven thee? then he hath given his Spirit to inlighten thee in the great mysteries of Salvation ;
1. Hath God forgiven thee? then he hath given his Spirit to inlighten thee in the great Mysteres of Salvation;
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thou pleadest thou art ignorant, and art not Book-learned;
thou pleadest thou art ignorant, and art not Book-learned;
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if God have so great a favour for thee as to pardon thy sin, he will give thee understanding in the mysteries of the Gospel, Jer. 31.34. where God pardons sin, they shall have this mercy to be taught of him.
if God have so great a favour for thee as to pardon thy since, he will give thee understanding in the Mysteres of the Gospel, Jer. 31.34. where God Pardons since, they shall have this mercy to be taught of him.
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2. God will give this unto thee, he will write his Law in thy heart ;
2. God will give this unto thee, he will write his Law in thy heart;
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that is, he will work in thy heart a sutable frame and disposition to his Law;
that is, he will work in thy heart a suitable frame and disposition to his Law;
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that thy heart and the Law of God shall be like two copies, that have the same things in them,
that thy heart and the Law of God shall be like two copies, that have the same things in them,
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and vary not one title from one another; there shall be a sutableness between thy heart and the Law of God;
and vary not one title from one Another; there shall be a suitableness between thy heart and the Law of God;
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not only to do that which God requires, because I must do it; but because I find it sutable to the new nature bestowed on me:
not only to do that which God requires, Because I must do it; but Because I find it suitable to the new nature bestowed on me:
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he will write his Law in the heart;
he will write his Law in the heart;
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and therefore I pronounce before the Lord this day again, that whosoever has his sin pardoned,
and Therefore I pronounce before the Lord this day again, that whosoever has his since pardoned,
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and his iniquities forgiven, that God hath writ his Law in the heart of that man or woman by the finger of his own Spirit;
and his iniquities forgiven, that God hath writ his Law in the heart of that man or woman by the finger of his own Spirit;
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that heart of thine that was as a heart of stone, God will write his own Law thereon,
that heart of thine that was as a heart of stone, God will write his own Law thereon,
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as he did on the Tables that Moses broke ;
as he did on the Tables that Moses broke;
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though always thou hast not a real sight of it, yet such a thing is there,
though always thou hast not a real sighed of it, yet such a thing is there,
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and is a comfortable assurance of the pardon of thy sin. 3. God gives healing mercies to cleanse thee from thy sin, Jer. 33.8. I will cleanse them from their iniquities, and pardon all their sins ;
and is a comfortable assurance of the pardon of thy since. 3. God gives healing Mercies to cleanse thee from thy since, Jer. 33.8. I will cleanse them from their iniquities, and pardon all their Sins;
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cleansing from sin and pardon of sin, they ever go together; if God pardon thy sin, he cleanses thee from sin;
cleansing from since and pardon of since, they ever go together; if God pardon thy since, he cleanses thee from since;
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do not look therefore only after pardoning mercy, but likewise after cleansing mercy; those whom God hath joyned together, let no man put asunder;
do not look Therefore only After pardoning mercy, but likewise After cleansing mercy; those whom God hath joined together, let no man put asunder;
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pardoning and cleansing God hath put together: God may bestow other mercies, as health, strength, and success in outward things without pardon;
pardoning and cleansing God hath put together: God may bestow other Mercies, as health, strength, and success in outward things without pardon;
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but never cleansing from sin without pardon of it:
but never cleansing from since without pardon of it:
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and therefore if thou findest thy heart cleansed, Peace be to thy soul, thy sins are forgiven.
and Therefore if thou Findest thy heart cleansed, Peace be to thy soul, thy Sins Are forgiven.
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Fifthly, Besides these, those whom God pardons he puts a glory upon them ; there is a glory put upon all pardoned sinners;
Fifthly, Beside these, those whom God Pardons he puts a glory upon them; there is a glory put upon all pardoned Sinners;
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they are indeed glorious creatures in the eyes of God and Angels, yea, and there is a glory put upon them that the Saints of God are able to see;
they Are indeed glorious creatures in the eyes of God and Angels, yea, and there is a glory put upon them that the Saints of God Are able to see;
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perhaps that glory is not seen by the purblind eye of the world that are in darkness;
perhaps that glory is not seen by the purblind eye of the world that Are in darkness;
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but those that have their eyes in their heads, may see a glory put upon every soul that is pardoned,
but those that have their eyes in their Heads, may see a glory put upon every soul that is pardoned,
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and for that, that Text is clear, Rom. 8.30. Moreover, whom he did predestinate, them he also called:
and for that, that Text is clear, Rom. 8.30. Moreover, whom he did predestinate, them he also called:
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and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified:
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'tis not spoken only of that glory the Saints shall have in the highest Heavens, when they shall be in glory with Christ;
it's not spoken only of that glory the Saints shall have in the highest Heavens, when they shall be in glory with christ;
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but of that glory God puts upon the soul in this world, 'tis not said, them he will glorifie;
but of that glory God puts upon the soul in this world, it's not said, them he will Glorify;
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but them he hath also glorified:
but them he hath also glorified:
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there is no justified soul but is a glorified soul, this is a certain truth in Divinity, That at that instant any soul is justified, at that instant he is glorified ; in Jer. 33.9. there is an expression somewhat like unto that, and it follows upon pardon of sin;
there is no justified soul but is a glorified soul, this is a certain truth in Divinity, That At that instant any soul is justified, At that instant he is glorified; in Jer. 33.9. there is an expression somewhat like unto that, and it follows upon pardon of since;
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And it shall be to me a Name of joy, a praise, and an honour before all the Nations upon Earth, &c. that is, I will put glory upon them,And it shall be to me a Name of joy, a praise, and an honour before all the nations upon Earth, etc. that is, I will put glory upon them,
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and so they shall be to me a name of joy, a praise, and an honour before all the Nations in the world:
and so they shall be to me a name of joy, a praise, and an honour before all the nations in the world:
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you will say, How is that? What is the glory of a justified soul? certainly the soul that is justified is glorious;
you will say, How is that? What is the glory of a justified soul? Certainly the soul that is justified is glorious;
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God puts a glory on it by those glorious graces of his Holy Spirit that he endows the soul withal;
God puts a glory on it by those glorious graces of his Holy Spirit that he endows the soul withal;
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there is no justified soul but hath the glorious graces of the Holy Spirit put presently upon it,
there is no justified soul but hath the glorious graces of the Holy Spirit put presently upon it,
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and so 'tis beautiful and glorious, yea the only glorious object that the Lord Jesus Christ delights in in all the world:
and so it's beautiful and glorious, yea the only glorious Object that the Lord jesus christ delights in in all the world:
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take the poorest soul in the world, God putting his Image upon it, there is a greater glory and lustre on that soul than is on all the Heavens and the Earth besides;
take the Poorest soul in the world, God putting his Image upon it, there is a greater glory and lustre on that soul than is on all the Heavens and the Earth beside;
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take all other creatures in their greatest glory, and God sees not so much glory on them as on any one soul whom he hath justified;
take all other creatures in their greatest glory, and God sees not so much glory on them as on any one soul whom he hath justified;
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for so it is, Holiness and the graces of Gods Spirit are called the glory of God himself, Rom. 3.23, 24. For we have all sinned and come short of the glory of God ;
for so it is, Holiness and the graces of God's Spirit Are called the glory of God himself, Rom. 3.23, 24. For we have all sinned and come short of the glory of God;
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What is it to be deprived of the glory of God, but the loss of that Image of God that man was made in:
What is it to be deprived of the glory of God, but the loss of that Image of God that man was made in:
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but when a man is justified, that glory of God is put upon him a fresh, upon his heart, his understanding, his will and affections,
but when a man is justified, that glory of God is put upon him a fresh, upon his heart, his understanding, his will and affections,
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and that makes the Lord to delight to dwell with thee, converse and have Communion with thee,
and that makes the Lord to delight to dwell with thee, converse and have Communion with thee,
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because of that glory that he hath put upon thee; so there is a glory also in the life and conversation;
Because of that glory that he hath put upon thee; so there is a glory also in the life and Conversation;
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for on every soul that God justifies, there comes presently a new lustre upon their life and conversation:
for on every soul that God Justifies, there comes presently a new lustre upon their life and Conversation:
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All those that have lived in horrible wickedness and base courses;
All those that have lived in horrible wickedness and base courses;
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now when they are changed, and they manifest the graces of the Spirit of God shining in their conversation through the whole course of their lives, in meekness, patience, humility, heavenly-mindedness, and the like;
now when they Are changed, and they manifest the graces of the Spirit of God shining in their Conversation through the Whole course of their lives, in meekness, patience, humility, Heavenly-mindedness, and the like;
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there is a lustre on their conversations, to those that are able to judge of it, they see it;
there is a lustre on their conversations, to those that Are able to judge of it, they see it;
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and the world many times is dazled with it, they see a glory on them, and are convinc't, that certainly there is a work of God upon these men;
and the world many times is dazzled with it, they see a glory on them, and Are convinced, that Certainly there is a work of God upon these men;
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and in their good moods they are wishing to die their deaths, and that their ends might be like theirs:
and in their good moods they Are wishing to die their death's, and that their ends might be like theirs:
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the poorest servant, or child in a family, that was vile before, yet being justified, there is a lustre in their conversations that convinces Parents and Governours,
the Poorest servant, or child in a family, that was vile before, yet being justified, there is a lustre in their conversations that convinces Parents and Governors,
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and makes them see an apparent difference between what they are now, and what they were before;
and makes them see an apparent difference between what they Are now, and what they were before;
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though they contemn it, yet they know that God will own that difference that he has made to be his own glory,
though they contemn it, yet they know that God will own that difference that he has made to be his own glory,
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and will declare it one day that this was the thing that was glorious in his eyes:
and will declare it one day that this was the thing that was glorious in his eyes:
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And therefore now would you know whether you are justified;
And Therefore now would you know whither you Are justified;
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Are you glorified? What glory of God is come into your hearts, and appears in your lives and conversations? Can you say, my life is so,
are you glorified? What glory of God is come into your hearts, and appears in your lives and conversations? Can you say, my life is so,
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though I have many weaknesses, yet I hope something of the glory of God appears in me? for so it must be;
though I have many Weaknesses, yet I hope something of the glory of God appears in me? for so it must be;
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there is no soul God justifies, but God inables him to live so, as the glory of God shines in the conversation of such a one:
there is no soul God Justifies, but God inables him to live so, as the glory of God shines in the Conversation of such a one:
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Now if these things be so, what cause have you to fear, you are not a justified person? but for the present, many times it doth not appear;
Now if these things be so, what cause have you to Fear, you Are not a justified person? but for the present, many times it does not appear;
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for most of you darken the glory of God in your lives:
for most of you darken the glory of God in your lives:
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you that are justified should shew it forth more in your conversation among all with whom you have to do,
you that Are justified should show it forth more in your Conversation among all with whom you have to do,
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and then what a beauty and Evidence of your Justification would it be unto you. Sixthly, Those whom God pardons, he makes them know what pardon means ;
and then what a beauty and Evidence of your Justification would it be unto you. Sixthly, Those whom God Pardons, he makes them know what pardon means;
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thou hopest thy sins are pardoned;
thou hopest thy Sins Are pardoned;
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Dost thou understand, and know what hath been said about it? certainly those whom God pardons, he causes admiring thoughts in the soul of the excellency of this blessedness of the pardon of sin;
Dost thou understand, and know what hath been said about it? Certainly those whom God Pardons, he Causes admiring thoughts in the soul of the excellency of this blessedness of the pardon of since;
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the soul is taken with the admiration of three things. First, It admires at the freeness and the riches of Gods grace.
the soul is taken with the admiration of three things. First, It admires At the freeness and the riches of God's grace.
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Secondly, At the price that was paid for pardon.
Secondly, At the price that was paid for pardon.
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Thirdly, It admires at the wonderful good it is brought into, and that which the soul receives by this blessedness of the pardon of sin;
Thirdly, It admires At the wondered good it is brought into, and that which the soul receives by this blessedness of the pardon of since;
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other things God may bestow on men and women, and they know not the worth of them,
other things God may bestow on men and women, and they know not the worth of them,
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and do not mind God in them;
and do not mind God in them;
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but when God bestows pardon of sin, he makes the soul have admiring thoughts of it,
but when God bestows pardon of since, he makes the soul have admiring thoughts of it,
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and to know what it is, Jer. 33.9.
and to know what it is, Jer. 33.9.
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And it shall be to me a Name of joy, a praise, and honour, and they shall fear and tremble, And it shall be to me a Name of joy, a praise, and honour, and they shall Fear and tremble,
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for all the goodness and prosperity that I procure unto it ; certainly if others shall do it, much more themselves;for all the Goodness and Prosperity that I procure unto it; Certainly if Others shall do it, much more themselves;
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those whom God pardons he bestows such mercies upon, as that the soul shall even stand amazed with a trembling heart and an amazed spirit, to behold all the goodness that the Lord shews to it:
those whom God Pardons he bestows such Mercies upon, as that the soul shall even stand amazed with a trembling heart and an amazed Spirit, to behold all the Goodness that the Lord shows to it:
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Now, have your hearts been taken with it? you may know much of your Evidences if your hearts have been taken with admiring thoughts of it;
Now, have your hearts been taken with it? you may know much of your Evidences if your hearts have been taken with admiring thoughts of it;
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for certainly when God pardons sin, he doth it to magnifie his grace, and set out to Men and Angels in the infiniteness of it, what his grace can do to poor souls;
for Certainly when God Pardons since, he does it to magnify his grace, and Set out to Men and Angels in the infiniteness of it, what his grace can do to poor Souls;
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if this be Gods end, as certainly it is, then it must needs be that those whom God pardons, he gives such grace as shall cause the soul that it shall have admiring thoughts of it;
if this be God's end, as Certainly it is, then it must needs be that those whom God Pardons, he gives such grace as shall cause the soul that it shall have admiring thoughts of it;
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Has thy soul seen so much of the grace of God, that it admires at the greatness and goodness of it? be of good comfort, thy sins are pardoned.
Has thy soul seen so much of the grace of God, that it admires At the greatness and Goodness of it? be of good Comfort, thy Sins Are pardoned.
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Seventhly, The more assurance God gives of pardon, the more the heart melts before God in mourning for the sins that God has pardoned, according to the manifestation of Gods mercy in pardoning,
Seventhly, The more assurance God gives of pardon, the more the heart melts before God in mourning for the Sins that God has pardoned, according to the manifestation of God's mercy in pardoning,
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so doth the soul by the work of Gods grace melt in holy mourning, even for those sins that God has pardoned:
so does the soul by the work of God's grace melt in holy mourning, even for those Sins that God has pardoned:
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many think they must mourn for sin to get pardon, but when they are pardoned,
many think they must mourn for since to get pardon, but when they Are pardoned,
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Why should they mourn then? I have spoken to that before, that many mourn to get pardon;
Why should they mourn then? I have spoken to that before, that many mourn to get pardon;
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but I say, they mourn, because they are pardoned: I manifest it thus, in this evidence I give of pardon of sin;
but I say, they mourn, Because they Are pardoned: I manifest it thus, in this evidence I give of pardon of since;
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that according to the degree of knowledge the soul hath of pardon of sin, the heart melts before God for all sins that are pardoned, the 51. Psal. is exceeding remarkable, David laments his sin exceeding bitterly,
that according to the degree of knowledge the soul hath of pardon of since, the heart melts before God for all Sins that Are pardoned, the 51. Psalm is exceeding remarkable, David laments his since exceeding bitterly,
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but mark the Title of that Psalm, To the chief Musitian, a Psalm of David, when Nathan the Prophet came unto him;
but mark the Title of that Psalm, To the chief Musician, a Psalm of David, when Nathan the Prophet Come unto him;
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after he had gone in to Bathsheba: After he had gone in to Bathsheba:
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Now would you know what Nathan did when he came unto David, you shall find if you read the story of David 's Adultery and Murther, 2 Sam. 12. Chap. it was to bring the news unto David of the pardon of his sin;
Now would you know what Nathan did when he Come unto David, you shall find if you read the story of David is Adultery and Murder, 2 Sam. 12. Chap. it was to bring the news unto David of the pardon of his since;
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first Nathan convinces him of his sin, that he should do it before Israel, and before the Sun, and having convinc't him, he says further, the Lord hath put away thy sin:
First Nathan convinces him of his since, that he should do it before Israel, and before the Sun, and having convinced him, he Says further, the Lord hath put away thy since:
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Now a secure heart might go away, and say, all is well, I shall not dye, God hath pardoned my sin, I need not be troubled any more about that matter:
Now a secure heart might go away, and say, all is well, I shall not die, God hath pardoned my since, I need not be troubled any more about that matter:
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But mark the Psalmist how he cries out to God, Have mercy O Lord upon me,
But mark the Psalmist how he cries out to God, Have mercy Oh Lord upon me,
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and blot out all my transgressions, wash me, purge me ;and blot out all my transgressions, wash me, purge me;
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and then he prays for restoring mercies for his broken bones, and then cries out for further assurance;
and then he prays for restoring Mercies for his broken bones, and then cries out for further assurance;
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the very grace of God that Nathan brought to him of the pardon of his sin, that very grace of God did melt and break his heart so much the more;
the very grace of God that Nathan brought to him of the pardon of his since, that very grace of God did melt and break his heart so much the more;
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after God had sent to him the pardon of his sin, he mourned more than ever before;
After God had sent to him the pardon of his since, he mourned more than ever before;
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we never read that David was so much troubled for his sin as in this 51. Psal. that was after Nathan, had come unto him:
we never read that David was so much troubled for his since as in this 51. Psalm that was After Nathan, had come unto him:
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Now if you find that at that time when God is pleas'd to come unto you in the Ministry of the Word,
Now if you find that At that time when God is pleased to come unto you in the Ministry of the Word,
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or in private to declare unto you the pardon of your sin, and to give you the comfortable Evidence of it, that then your hearts are most devoted to mourn for them,
or in private to declare unto you the pardon of your since, and to give you the comfortable Evidence of it, that then your hearts Are most devoted to mourn for them,
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and to melt before God, Be of good comfort, thy sins are pardoned.
and to melt before God, Be of good Comfort, thy Sins Are pardoned.
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Eightly, Another note is this, that according to the degree of pardon of sin, so all other graces grow ;
Eighth, another note is this, that according to the degree of pardon of since, so all other graces grow;
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the knowledge and assurance of Gods love in Christ in the pardon of sin, it causes all other graces to grow proportionably,
the knowledge and assurance of God's love in christ in the pardon of since, it Causes all other graces to grow proportionably,
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as you have it in Ephes. 3.19. about the knowledge of the love of God in Christ;
as you have it in Ephesians 3.19. about the knowledge of the love of God in christ;
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mark the connection, he desires That they might comprehend with all Saints what is the height,
mark the connection, he Desires That they might comprehend with all Saints what is the height,
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and depth, &c. and to know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge, and be filled with all the fulness of God ;and depth, etc. and to know the love of christ which passes knowledge, and be filled with all the fullness of God;
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What is the love of Christ? the love of Christ is the procuring cause of the forgiveness of sin bebefore God the Father;
What is the love of christ? the love of christ is the procuring cause of the forgiveness of since bebefore God the Father;
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and when you know this, this will fill you with all the fulness of God: Mark, first It brings God in to the soul ;
and when you know this, this will fill you with all the fullness of God: Mark, First It brings God in to the soul;
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And secondly, Fills the soul with God ; And thirdly, Fills the soul with the fulness of God ;
And secondly, Fills the soul with God; And Thirdly, Fills the soul with the fullness of God;
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And fourthly, Fills the soul with all the fulness of God ;
And fourthly, Fills the soul with all the fullness of God;
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when you come to know the love of God in Christ, if any thing in the world will fill the soul with all the fulness of God, this will:
when you come to know the love of God in christ, if any thing in the world will fill the soul with all the fullness of God, this will:
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many will say, they hope their sins are pardoned; Do you so? then you know the love of God in Christ ;
many will say, they hope their Sins Are pardoned; Do you so? then you know the love of God in christ;
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for this is a special work of the love of God in Christ ; to pardon sin;
for this is a special work of the love of God in christ; to pardon since;
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now the Apostel says, when you come to know this, you come to be filled with all the fulness of God;
now the Apostle Says, when you come to know this, you come to be filled with all the fullness of God;
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What is the fulness of God? as faith increases with the rest of the graces,
What is the fullness of God? as faith increases with the rest of the graces,
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so you grow fuller and fuller in Gods fulness; and so you grow more into a fuller assurance of pardon of sin:
so you grow fuller and fuller in God's fullness; and so you grow more into a fuller assurance of pardon of since:
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now the soul can say, as I find more assurance of the love of God in his Son,
now the soul can say, as I find more assurance of the love of God in his Son,
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so I find my soul more filled with this grace of the fulness of God Alas,
so I find my soul more filled with this grace of the fullness of God Alas,
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when I was under the Law, God and I were strangers, I felt little of God in me;
when I was under the Law, God and I were Strangers, I felt little of God in me;
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but now I begin to know the love of God in the Gospel, I begin to have my soul filled with fulness of God, not with chaff and dross and filthy things, which heretofore my thoughts, will, and affections were filled withal;
but now I begin to know the love of God in the Gospel, I begin to have my soul filled with fullness of God, not with chaff and dross and filthy things, which heretofore my thoughts, will, and affections were filled withal;
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but now 'tis otherwise with me, my soul is now filled with all the fulness of God;
but now it's otherwise with me, my soul is now filled with all the fullness of God;
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certainly that soul that can say thus, may well go a way with that word of Christ spoken to the woman, Luk, 7.50. Go in peace, thy faith hath saved thee, Rom. 5.1. The Apostle speaks of pardon of sin, being justified by Faith, we have peace with God ;
Certainly that soul that can say thus, may well go a Way with that word of christ spoken to the woman, Luk, 7.50. Go in peace, thy faith hath saved thee, Rom. 5.1. The Apostle speaks of pardon of since, being justified by Faith, we have peace with God;
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that is, God revealing justification by Faith in Christ: it brings peace with it; and, by whom we have access, and rejoyce in hope of the glory of God;
that is, God revealing justification by Faith in christ: it brings peace with it; and, by whom we have access, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God;
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and not only so, but we glory in tribulation, knowing that, &c. What knowledge is this? It's this, that we are justified by Faith and so come to have peace with God;and not only so, but we glory in tribulation, knowing that, etc. What knowledge is this? It's this, that we Are justified by Faith and so come to have peace with God;
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How does this cause the heart to be inlarged? we rejoyce in the hope of the glory of God,
How does this cause the heart to be enlarged? we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God,
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and not only so, but we are strengthened and can glory in tribulation;
and not only so, but we Are strengthened and can glory in tribulation;
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our hearts grow up to that strength, that whatsoever tribulations we meet withal, we are able to bear them with patience,
our hearts grow up to that strength, that whatsoever tribulations we meet withal, we Are able to bear them with patience,
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and not only so, but to glory in them, we not only grow up to bear that which many cannot,
and not only so, but to glory in them, we not only grow up to bear that which many cannot,
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but to rejoyce in them, that is more, and then to glory is above rejoycing:
but to rejoice in them, that is more, and then to glory is above rejoicing:
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Now, Do you find that the assurance that you have of the love of God, brings strength in to your soul, to inable you to rejoyce in hope of the glory to come? as if the Apostle had said, let what will become of us for the present, what though the world scorn us, hate, persecute us,
Now, Do you find that the assurance that you have of the love of God, brings strength in to your soul, to inable you to rejoice in hope of the glory to come? as if the Apostle had said, let what will become of us for the present, what though the world scorn us, hate, persecute us,
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yet we rejoyce in hope of the glory that is to come; and this makes us glory in tribulation; knowing, that tribulation, works patience; patience, experience; and experience, hope:
yet we rejoice in hope of the glory that is to come; and this makes us glory in tribulation; knowing, that tribulation, works patience; patience, experience; and experience, hope:
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Here's a working of several graces together, and this may help many a poor soul;
Here's a working of several graces together, and this may help many a poor soul;
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O says the soul at such a time, I had a great deal of assurance of pardon of sin, and much joy thereupon;
Oh Says the soul At such a time, I had a great deal of assurance of pardon of since, and much joy thereupon;
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But have not Hypocrites joy? yes certainly, a Hypocrite may have wonderful ravishments of spirit,
But have not Hypocrites joy? yes Certainly, a Hypocrite may have wondered ravishments of Spirit,
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and flashes of pardon of sin, but yet there is somewhat wanting in other graces;
and flashes of pardon of since, but yet there is somewhat wanting in other graces;
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but how shall I know that my assurance of pardon of sin is right? thus, according to the degree you have of assurance of pardon, you have an answerable degree in the growth of other graces,
but how shall I know that my assurance of pardon of since is right? thus, according to the degree you have of assurance of pardon, you have an answerable degree in the growth of other graces,
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as Humility, Patience, Heavenly-mindedness, Self-denyal, and the rest, according as your faith grows, so you have a proportionable growth in all other graces;
as Humility, Patience, Heavenly-mindedness, Self-denial, and the rest, according as your faith grows, so you have a proportionable growth in all other graces;
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faith is as the root, and the more sap there is in the root, the more will the branches grow:
faith is as the root, and the more sap there is in the root, the more will the branches grow:
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those people that are so full of assurance, and never doubted, as they say;
those people that Are so full of assurance, and never doubted, as they say;
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but as for other graces they are empty, as the Fear of God, Meekness, Patience, Self-denyal, Heavenly-mindedness and the like;
but as for other graces they Are empty, as the fear of God, Meekness, Patience, Self-denial, Heavenly-mindedness and the like;
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certainly, if thy faith be so high, and thy other graces so low, thou hast much cause to fear thy faith is not right, 'tis not the faith of Gods Elect, as the Scripture speaks, it is not pretious faith ;
Certainly, if thy faith be so high, and thy other graces so low, thou hast much cause to Fear thy faith is not right, it's not the faith of God's Elect, as the Scripture speaks, it is not precious faith;
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for according to the degree you have of that, all other graces will grow;
for according to the degree you have of that, all other graces will grow;
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you hope that your sins are pardoned, How come you by it? the soul that hath true pardon of sin, hath fetch't it from Heaven in a right way, in Gods own way;
you hope that your Sins Are pardoned, How come you by it? the soul that hath true pardon of since, hath fetched it from Heaven in a right Way, in God's own Way;
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How is that? it is on this wi•e;
How is that? it is on this wi•e;
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the soul that sees it self lost and undone through the guilt of sin, God revealing his infinite riches of grace in the Gospel, such a soul seeing God on his Throne, holding out his Son, God-Man as Mediator to make an attonement, it by a mighty work of faith, closes with that glorious way of Reconciliation by the Son, that it sees God the Father tender to him,
the soul that sees it self lost and undone through the guilt of since, God revealing his infinite riches of grace in the Gospel, such a soul seeing God on his Throne, holding out his Son, God-Man as Mediator to make an atonement, it by a mighty work of faith, closes with that glorious Way of Reconciliation by the Son, that it sees God the Father tender to him,
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and so fetches grace out of the Treasury of Gods bounty, in the way of the Gospel, in an Evangelical way that was before opened.
and so Fetches grace out of the Treasury of God's bounty, in the Way of the Gospel, in an Evangelical Way that was before opened.
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Examine now, Have you fetcht out your pardon through the way of the Gospel, that the soul by a mighty act of faith hath been willing to venture its self and its eternal station on the Son of God? Have you look't on Christ as a mighty Mediator,
Examine now, Have you fetched out your pardon through the Way of the Gospel, that the soul by a mighty act of faith hath been willing to venture its self and its Eternal station on the Son of God? Have you looked on christ as a mighty Mediator,
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as one able to save you? then you have acted faith in a Gospel way, and your sins are pardoned:
as one able to save you? then you have acted faith in a Gospel Way, and your Sins Are pardoned:
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Again, Are you pardoned? then you are sealed, that you heard likewise of;
Again, are you pardoned? then you Are sealed, that you herd likewise of;
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there is the Broad Seal of Heaven that stamps the Image of God upon the soul,
there is the Broad Seal of Heaven that stamps the Image of God upon the soul,
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as the Image of the King is on the Seal of the Kingdom;
as the Image of the King is on the Seal of the Kingdom;
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so the Image of God, the Broad Seal of Heaven is stampt upon the soul, which I mention that you may make use of it in examination.
so the Image of God, the Broad Seal of Heaven is stamped upon the soul, which I mention that you may make use of it in examination.
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Ninthly, Whomsoever God pardons, there will be an answerable work in thy soul unto the work of God in justifying thee ;
Ninthly, Whomsoever God Pardons, there will be an answerable work in thy soul unto the work of God in justifying thee;
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as in Election and Vocation, so in Justification;
as in Election and Vocation, so in Justification;
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How is that? thus, that as God notwithstanding all thy sin, accepts of thee to his grace and love;
How is that? thus, that as God notwithstanding all thy since, accepts of thee to his grace and love;
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so notwithstanding all the trouble and afflictions that are in Gods ways, thou wilt accept of God and his ways;
so notwithstanding all the trouble and afflictions that Are in God's ways, thou wilt accept of God and his ways;
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he accepts of thy soul notwithstanding thy sin, thou wilt accept of him and his wayes notwithstanding all evils and afflictions that accompany company them;
he accepts of thy soul notwithstanding thy since, thou wilt accept of him and his ways notwithstanding all evils and afflictions that accompany company them;
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there are woful evils of sin that accompany thy soul, yet God will accept of thee;
there Are woeful evils of since that accompany thy soul, yet God will accept of thee;
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so there are great evils in the ways of God, Afflictions that accompany them, yet thou wilt accept of them and think it reasonable:
so there Are great evils in the ways of God, Afflictions that accompany them, yet thou wilt accept of them and think it reasonable:
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What, shall God accept of my soul, notwithstanding all the evil of sin;
What, shall God accept of my soul, notwithstanding all the evil of since;
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and shall not I accept of Gods ways, notwithstanding all the evil of affliction and trouble? certainly, the soul that is pardoned, cannot but answer God so far as this;
and shall not I accept of God's ways, notwithstanding all the evil of affliction and trouble? Certainly, the soul that is pardoned, cannot but answer God so Far as this;
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Will God justifie me notwithstanding my sin? I will justifie God, notwithstanding any trouble, affliction, difficulty,
Will God justify me notwithstanding my since? I will justify God, notwithstanding any trouble, affliction, difficulty,
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or sufferings that may befal me in his ways, and I will justifie the ways of God;
or sufferings that may befall me in his ways, and I will justify the ways of God;
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this is both an Evidence and a duty; God justifies our souls though they be very sinful;
this is both an Evidence and a duty; God Justifies our Souls though they be very sinful;
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we have cause to justifie Gods ways, though they be very troublesom; if thou dost not so, thou art none of Gods child;
we have cause to justify God's ways, though they be very troublesome; if thou dost not so, thou art none of God's child;
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for wisdom is justified of her Children: thou hopest thy sins are pardoned, and that God will justifie thee;
for Wisdom is justified of her Children: thou hopest thy Sins Are pardoned, and that God will justify thee;
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and wilt not thou justifie him? Does not thy sin hinder Gods grace to thee;
and wilt not thou justify him? Does not thy since hinder God's grace to thee;
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and shall trouble and affliction hinder thy glorifying God? O man!
and shall trouble and affliction hinder thy glorifying God? O man!
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thou hast too vile a heart, and too base a spirit, to be one of those that God hath pardoned;
thou hast too vile a heart, and too base a Spirit, to be one of those that God hath pardoned;
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if thou wert a child of Wisdom, and one whom God hath pardoned, as God hath justified thee, so thou wilt justifie God:
if thou Wertenberg a child of Wisdom, and one whom God hath pardoned, as God hath justified thee, so thou wilt justify God:
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This note may meet with those that in company hear Ministers and the ways of God cryed out against,
This note may meet with those that in company hear Ministers and the ways of God cried out against,
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and yet have not a word to speak to justifie God, perhaps Gentlemen and others spake ill of Gods ways,
and yet have not a word to speak to justify God, perhaps Gentlemen and Others spoke ill of God's ways,
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and thou standest speaking, and hast not a word to say for God and his ways;
and thou Standest speaking, and hast not a word to say for God and his ways;
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Dost thou think God hath justified thee, and dost thou hear God and his People, and his Word reproached, and thou hast not a heart to justifie God?
Dost thou think God hath justified thee, and dost thou hear God and his People, and his Word reproached, and thou hast not a heart to justify God?
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Tenthly and lastly, Those whom God pardons and forgives, he puts in them a merciful frame of heart to forgive others; and that upon Divine grounds :
Tenthly and lastly, Those whom God Pardons and forgives, he puts in them a merciful frame of heart to forgive Others; and that upon Divine grounds:
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there is a kind of natural forgiveness: many will forgive, but it is as a Heathen forgives another;
there is a kind of natural forgiveness: many will forgive, but it is as a Heathen forgives Another;
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and it is a shame for many that profess themselves Christians, that they do not go so far;
and it is a shame for many that profess themselves Christians, that they do not go so Far;
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but you must forgive in a spiritual way, for that is the way that accompanies padon of sin, to forgive,
but you must forgive in a spiritual Way, for that is the Way that Accompanies padon of since, to forgive,
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because I have had more forgiven; such a one hath offended me; but how much more have I offended the Lord;
Because I have had more forgiven; such a one hath offended me; but how much more have I offended the Lord;
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and if the Lord forgive me, ought not I to forgive him? you know in the Gospel he that had so many Talents forgiven him,
and if the Lord forgive me, ought not I to forgive him? you know in the Gospel he that had so many Talents forgiven him,
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and afterwards went and took his Brother by the throat, how ill the Lord took it, that having forgiven him so much, he should exact of his Brother the utmost farthing;
and afterwards went and took his Brother by the throat, how ill the Lord took it, that having forgiven him so much, he should exact of his Brother the utmost farthing;
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Hath God forgiven thee thy sin, which had he not, it would have everlastingly chained thee in torments,
Hath God forgiven thee thy since, which had he not, it would have everlastingly chained thee in torments,
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and wilt not thou forgive? for as it is an Evidence, so it is a duty and a part of Prayer in that divine Directory called the Lords Prayer, Matth. 6. Forgive us as we forgive ;
and wilt not thou forgive? for as it is an Evidence, so it is a duty and a part of Prayer in that divine Directory called the lords Prayer, Matthew 6. Forgive us as we forgive;
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and in another place it runs thus, forgive, for we forgive ;
and in Another place it runs thus, forgive, for we forgive;
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therefore thou can'st have no Evidence that God hath forgiven thy iniquities and pardoned thy trespasses,
Therefore thou Canst have no Evidence that God hath forgiven thy iniquities and pardoned thy Trespasses,
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except others be in thy thoughts forgiven too:
except Others be in thy thoughts forgiven too:
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I might have given divers Scriptures, but I mention it as a duty, that you that have any knowledg of your sin pardoned, would make this as a ground to forgive your Brethren;
I might have given diverse Scriptures, but I mention it as a duty, that you that have any knowledge of your since pardoned, would make this as a ground to forgive your Brothers;
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say, Alas poor wretch, hath God forgiven me;
say, Alas poor wretch, hath God forgiven me;
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was there ever such a distance between my brother and me, as there was between God and me;
was there ever such a distance between my brother and me, as there was between God and me;
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and hath God forgiven, and shall not I forgive my brother? It is impossible a soul should be made acquainted with the rich mercy of God in forgiveness of sin,
and hath God forgiven, and shall not I forgive my brother? It is impossible a soul should be made acquainted with the rich mercy of God in forgiveness of since,
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and have not a meek spirit to forgive his brother:
and have not a meek Spirit to forgive his brother:
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Nothing can take away the rugged sowrness and rigidness of one man towards another, but the Oyl of Gods grace in pardoning of sin;
Nothing can take away the rugged sourness and rigidness of one man towards Another, but the Oil of God's grace in pardoning of since;
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and that coming once into the soul, makes the soul to be of a sweet, mild, gentle, kind and tender frame:
and that coming once into the soul, makes the soul to be of a sweet, mild, gentle, kind and tender frame:
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Observe this, you that have rugged natures, you say it is nature, and you cannot help it,
Observe this, you that have rugged nature's, you say it is nature, and you cannot help it,
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if any thing change it, it is the mercy of God in pardoning thy sin;
if any thing change it, it is the mercy of God in pardoning thy since;
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is there not so much in the grace of God in pardoning thy sin, as to change that rugged nature of thine? certainly there is:
is there not so much in the grace of God in pardoning thy since, as to change that rugged nature of thine? Certainly there is:
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else thou hast little hope that thy sin is pardoned; therefore if God have pardoned thee, thou must go and do so likewise.
Else thou hast little hope that thy since is pardoned; Therefore if God have pardoned thee, thou must go and do so likewise.
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I am perswaded many of you hope't and longed for this Sermon, and I desired to be the larger,
I am persuaded many of you hoped and longed for this Sermon, and I desired to be the larger,
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because I would lay the Evidences full before you;
Because I would lay the Evidences full before you;
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here you have had the blessed man and woman described unto you, but there is but few of them, few can go away and say,
Here you have had the blessed man and woman described unto you, but there is but few of them, few can go away and say,
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as we have heard, so it is:
as we have herd, so it is:
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But I hope divers of you can, it was for you that it was preached and sent from Heaven that you should feed upon it,
But I hope diverse of you can, it was for you that it was preached and sent from Heaven that you should feed upon it,
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and 'tis as needful as the bread you eat.
and it's as needful as the bred you eat.
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But there is one thing more, that is very meet to annex to all that hath been said for;
But there is one thing more, that is very meet to annex to all that hath been said for;
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without that, I am afraid there are many to whom the consolation of this Text and Point belongs to, will go away with little comfort,
without that, I am afraid there Are many to whom the consolation of this Text and Point belongs to, will go away with little Comfort,
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because they know not how to apply them;
Because they know not how to apply them;
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and that is to give some rules how to make use of these signs, and be able to apply them;
and that is to give Some rules how to make use of these Signs, and be able to apply them;
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and by the same rules you may come to know any other notes of Trial concerning your spiritual Estate,
and by the same rules you may come to know any other notes of Trial Concerning your spiritual Estate,
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and to make use of them in any other particular whatsoever.
and to make use of them in any other particular whatsoever.
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CHAP. XVIII. Of the Rules how to apply the Evidences of Pardon of Sin.
CHAP. XVIII. Of the Rules how to apply the Evidences of Pardon of Sin.
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IT is a matter of great concernment to us, to try whether our sins are forgiven;
IT is a matter of great concernment to us, to try whither our Sins Are forgiven;
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for in times of danger our hearts are ready to sink;
for in times of danger our hearts Are ready to sink;
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but the Evidence of this, that our sins are forgiven will hold up our hearts in the midst of the greatest dangers whatsoever;
but the Evidence of this, that our Sins Are forgiven will hold up our hearts in the midst of the greatest dangers whatsoever;
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if Heaven and Earth should meet together, if I have assurance of this, for so it follows after David had pronounc't him blessed whose sins were forgiven, Vers. 6. Surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him ;
if Heaven and Earth should meet together, if I have assurance of this, for so it follows After David had pronounced him blessed whose Sins were forgiven, Vers. 6. Surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come High unto him;
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there may be floods of great waters:
there may be floods of great waters:
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but he that hath his sins forgiven, God shall preserve him and compass him about with songs of deliverance ;
but he that hath his Sins forgiven, God shall preserve him and compass him about with songs of deliverance;
cc-acp pns31 cst vhz po31 n2 vvn, np1 vmb vvi pno31 cc vvi pno31 a-acp p-acp n2 pp-f n1;
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but they that have their sins compass them about, shall have horrour and terrour to compass them about;
but they that have their Sins compass them about, shall have horror and terror to compass them about;
cc-acp pns32 cst vhb po32 n2 vvi pno32 a-acp, vmb vhi n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp;
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but says David, having assurance his sins were pardoned, Thou art my hiding place, and thou shalt compass me about ;
but Says David, having assurance his Sins were pardoned, Thou art my hiding place, and thou shalt compass me about;
cc-acp vvz np1, vhg n1 po31 n2 vbdr vvn, pns21 vb2r po11 vvg n1, cc pns21 vm2 vvi pno11 p-acp;
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therefore if your hearts close with those Evidences given, you may have comfort in the great water-floods, God will be a hiding place unto you ;
Therefore if your hearts close with those Evidences given, you may have Comfort in the great water-floods, God will be a hiding place unto you;
av cs po22 n2 av-j p-acp d n2 vvn, pn22 vmb vhi n1 p-acp dt j n2, np1 vmb vbi dt vvg n1 p-acp pn22;
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it concerns very much to labour to put this out of doubt, and not to put it off to a sick-bed, or death-bed time of examination;
it concerns very much to labour to put this out of doubt, and not to put it off to a sickbed, or deathbed time of examination;
pn31 vvz av av-d pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi d av pp-f n1, cc xx pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp dt n1, cc n1 n1 pp-f n1;
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but now to those Evidences there is another thing, which is of great concernment in this Point,
but now to those Evidences there is Another thing, which is of great concernment in this Point,
cc-acp av p-acp d n2 pc-acp vbz j-jn n1, r-crq vbz pp-f j n1 p-acp d n1,
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and that is to give some rules how to make use of those or all other Evidences that shall be given at any time for tryal of any:
and that is to give Some rules how to make use of those or all other Evidences that shall be given At any time for trial of any:
cc d vbz pc-acp vvi d n2 c-crq pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d cc d j-jn n2 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d:
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Especially for the tryal of our states in point of Justification or Sanctification, but they will be helpful to the use of any other Evidences whatsoever.
Especially for the trial of our states in point of Justification or Sanctification, but they will be helpful to the use of any other Evidences whatsoever.
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First is this (that you may be able to apply those rules of Trial and Evidences given) though you cannot find them all, First is this (that you may be able to apply those rules of Trial and Evidences given) though you cannot find them all,
np1 vbz d (cst pn22 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f n1 cc n2 vvn) c-acp pn22 vmbx vvi pno32 d,
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yet if you find but any one of them, you may receive comfort from that, though you feel not the rest ;yet if you find but any one of them, you may receive Comfort from that, though you feel not the rest;
av cs pn22 vvb p-acp d crd pp-f pno32, pn22 vmb vvi n1 p-acp d, cs pn22 vvb xx dt n1;
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you may be assured that the rest are there:
you may be assured that the rest Are there:
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Many a soul, many times hears Evidences of the happy condition in point of pardon of sin;
Many a soul, many times hears Evidences of the happy condition in point of pardon of since;
d dt n1, d n2 vvz n2 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pp-f n1;
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and it may be, there is one, two, or three, that they can catch hold on;
and it may be, there is one, two, or three, that they can catch hold on;
cc pn31 vmb vbi, pc-acp vbz pi, crd, cc crd, cst pns32 vmb vvi n1 p-acp;
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but there are some others they cannot take hold of them:
but there Are Some Others they cannot take hold of them:
cc-acp pc-acp vbr d n2-jn pns32 vmbx vvi n1 pp-f pno32:
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if thou findest but one of them in thy heart, though thou can'st not feel or see the other,
if thou Findest but one of them in thy heart, though thou Canst not feel or see the other,
cs pns21 vv2 p-acp pi pp-f pno32 p-acp po21 n1, cs pns21 vm2 xx vvi cc vvi dt j-jn,
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yet God doth see the other to be there within, though they be not made so sensible to you;
yet God does see the other to be there within, though they be not made so sensible to you;
av np1 vdz vvi dt j-jn pc-acp vbi a-acp a-acp, cs pns32 vbb xx vvn av j p-acp pn22;
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and therefore soul take hold of that which you can see or feel, and be assured the other are there, though they are not seen;
and Therefore soul take hold of that which you can see or feel, and be assured the other Are there, though they Are not seen;
cc av n1 vvb vvi pp-f d r-crq pn22 vmb vvi cc vvi, cc vbi vvn dt j-jn vbr a-acp, cs pns32 vbr xx vvn;
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if thou can'st take hold of one linck of a chain, and all the other be fastened to it, thou may'st be able to draw the whole chain unto thee;
if thou Canst take hold of one link of a chain, and all the other be fastened to it, thou Mayest be able to draw the Whole chain unto thee;
cs pns21 vm2 vvi n1 pp-f crd vvb pp-f dt n1, cc d dt j-jn vbi vvn p-acp pn31, pns21 vm2 vbi j pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno21;
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for by taking hold of one link thou takest hold of the whole, though thou touchest not the other;
for by taking hold of one link thou Takest hold of the Whole, though thou touchest not the other;
c-acp p-acp vvg n1 pp-f crd n1 pns21 vv2 n1 pp-f dt j-jn, cs pns21 vv2 xx dt j-jn;
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so in the work of Gods graces, they are as a link united to one another,
so in the work of God's graces, they Are as a link united to one Another,
av p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp crd j-jn,
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and if you can lay hold of one link you may be assured of the other, although you see them not;
and if you can lay hold of one link you may be assured of the other, although you see them not;
cc cs pn22 vmb vvi n1 pp-f crd n1 pn22 vmb vbi vvn pp-f dt n-jn, cs pn22 vvb pno32 xx;
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it is with many in this point as it is with some ignorant man, the Physitian tells him, he must take such a thing that must have these and these ingredients in it;
it is with many in this point as it is with Some ignorant man, the physician tells him, he must take such a thing that must have these and these ingredients in it;
pn31 vbz p-acp d p-acp d n1 c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp d j n1, dt n1 vvz pno31, pns31 vmb vvi d dt n1 cst vmb vhi d cc d n2 p-acp pn31;
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and when the Apothecary has mingled all, it may be but one of these things can be seen in the colour and outward appearance;
and when the Apothecary has mingled all, it may be but one of these things can be seen in the colour and outward appearance;
cc c-crq dt n1 vhz vvn d, pn31 vmb vbi cc-acp crd pp-f d n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cc j n1;
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perhaps some one syrup may take up all the colour in the outward part;
perhaps Some one syrup may take up all the colour in the outward part;
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and when it is brought to him, says he, I must have so many Ingredients in it, and I see but one;
and when it is brought to him, Says he, I must have so many Ingredients in it, and I see but one;
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I, but though you see but one, yet there may be the efficacy of all in it,
I, but though you see but one, yet there may be the efficacy of all in it,
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though but one give the colour;
though but one give the colour;
cs p-acp crd vvb dt n1;
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so it is with the graces of Gods Spirit, though at the present some one appears,
so it is with the graces of God's Spirit, though At the present Some one appears,
av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, cs p-acp dt j d pi vvz,
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yet there may be the efficacy and power of them all in the soul, though there appear but one;
yet there may be the efficacy and power of them all in the soul, though there appear but one;
av pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32 d p-acp dt n1, cs pc-acp vvi cc-acp crd;
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perhaps it is in this case, as among many ingredients you can see and tast but one,
perhaps it is in this case, as among many ingredients you can see and taste but one,
av pn31 vbz p-acp d n1, c-acp p-acp d n2 pn22 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp crd,
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yet there may be the power of twenty there, though neither seen nor tasted;
yet there may be the power of twenty there, though neither seen nor tasted;
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so it is with the work of God in the soul, sometimes it may be, that there is but one grace to be seen, tasted,
so it is with the work of God in the soul, sometime it may be, that there is but one grace to be seen, tasted,
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or felt, and yet where that one is, there are all the other;
or felt, and yet where that one is, there Are all the other;
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so that, that is one rule, when you look for Evidences and Signs, if you can find but one in your souls, all are there;
so that, that is one Rule, when you look for Evidences and Signs, if you can find but one in your Souls, all Are there;
av cst, cst vbz crd n1, c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp n2 cc n2, cs pn22 vmb vvi p-acp pi p-acp po22 n2, d vbr a-acp;
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as it is in sin, where one sin hath Dominion over the soul, though the others be not seen,
as it is in since, where one since hath Dominion over the soul, though the Others be not seen,
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yet we are to know, that other sins have dominion over the soul too;
yet we Are to know, that other Sins have dominion over the soul too;
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though some men live under the slavery of one sin more than another, as one man under the power of Covetousness, another under the power of Ambition, or any other sin;
though Some men live under the slavery of one since more than Another, as one man under the power of Covetousness, Another under the power of Ambition, or any other since;
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this man may be thought to be under the power of but one sin, but the truth is, he is a slave to all sin, every natural man that is out of Christ, is under the power of every sin, he is a slave to the Devil in every sin;
this man may be Thought to be under the power of but one since, but the truth is, he is a slave to all since, every natural man that is out of christ, is under the power of every since, he is a slave to the devil in every since;
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but by reason of the constitution of his body, and for some outward respects, he may refrain from some particular sins that do not so well suit with him,
but by reason of the constitution of his body, and for Some outward respects, he may refrain from Some particular Sins that do not so well suit with him,
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whereas if it would serve for his own ends and purposes, he could as well commit any sin as that one;
whereas if it would serve for his own ends and Purposes, he could as well commit any since as that one;
cs cs pn31 vmd vvi p-acp po31 d n2 cc n2, pns31 vmd c-acp av vvi d n1 c-acp d pi;
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this is a certain truth, Whosoever makes not Conscience of every sin, he makes Conscience of none ;
this is a certain truth, Whosoever makes not Conscience of every since, he makes Conscience of none;
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though he refrain from the practice of some others, it is not out of Conscience, but for by-ends;
though he refrain from the practice of Some Others, it is not out of Conscience, but for by-ends;
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therefore he that is under the power of one sin, is under the power of every sin:
Therefore he that is under the power of one since, is under the power of every since:
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Many think all men are sinners, and for their parts they have but a few; such a sin I cannot leave, but I am free from all others;
Many think all men Are Sinners, and for their parts they have but a few; such a since I cannot leave, but I am free from all Others;
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Dost thou keep from all sin but one? God will find thee under the power of every sin,
Dost thou keep from all since but one? God will find thee under the power of every since,
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and God will charge thee at the Tribunal as under the power of all sin;
and God will charge thee At the Tribunal as under the power of all since;
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so now on the contrary, Gods people are mightily troubled that they cannot find the work of Gods graces in all of them;
so now on the contrary, God's people Are mightily troubled that they cannot find the work of God's graces in all of them;
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such an one they find, but they want it in another, because it is not so evidently stirring as the other;
such an one they find, but they want it in Another, Because it is not so evidently stirring as the other;
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but as the truth is certain on one side, of the wicked; so it's true on the other side of the godly;
but as the truth is certain on one side, of the wicked; so it's true on the other side of the godly;
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that where there is one sin there is every sin; so where there is one grace, there is all grace;
that where there is one since there is every since; so where there is one grace, there is all grace;
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there is the power of godliness in every grace where there's one grace;
there is the power of godliness in every grace where there's one grace;
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that is the first rule to help us in making use of the Evidences before given. The
that is the First Rule to help us in making use of the Evidences before given. The
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Second rule is this, When ever we have found any one Evidence, upon serious examination, in the presence of God,
Second Rule is this, When ever we have found any one Evidence, upon serious examination, in the presence of God,
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and now it appears not positively to the contrary at the present, but thou art meerly dubious of those things that heretofore thou hast felt,
and now it appears not positively to the contrary At the present, but thou art merely dubious of those things that heretofore thou hast felt,
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because thou dost not feel them now, in this case we may and should have recourse to what God has wrought heretofore, and build upon the former workings of Gods Spirit upon us;Because thou dost not feel them now, in this case we may and should have recourse to what God has wrought heretofore, and built upon the former workings of God's Spirit upon us;
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true it is, when we come to give Evidences in our Ministry of those that have grace, we may meet at such a time with them as that they have sense of nothing,
true it is, when we come to give Evidences in our Ministry of those that have grace, we may meet At such a time with them as that they have sense of nothing,
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and in such a condition as that they are not able to know their own hearts,
and in such a condition as that they Are not able to know their own hearts,
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nor feel any workings upon them:
nor feel any workings upon them:
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Now, if it be meerly from want of sense, and that the contrary positive evil appear not,
Now, if it be merely from want of sense, and that the contrary positive evil appear not,
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but only the want of feeling of what thou had'st and felt heretofore;
but only the want of feeling of what thou Hadst and felt heretofore;
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thou art to have recourse to the days of old, as David often speaks that he would remember the days of old ;
thou art to have recourse to the days of old, as David often speaks that he would Remember the days of old;
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it may be you will say, some Hypocrites have thought they have been in this condition, they have had many slashes,
it may be you will say, Some Hypocrites have Thought they have been in this condition, they have had many slashes,
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and yet they have proved naught, how can we have recourse to what was before when God did work upon me, I can indeed remember when God did draw my heart,
and yet they have proved nought, how can we have recourse to what was before when God did work upon me, I can indeed Remember when God did draw my heart,
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and then I thought I could have closed with any Evidence out of the Word, I felt such workings in my heart,
and then I Thought I could have closed with any Evidence out of the Word, I felt such workings in my heart,
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but I might do all that and yet all be but in hypocrisie. but I might do all that and yet all be but in hypocrisy.
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I answer, that certainly the bare want of sense is not ground enough for me to think that all was in hypocrisie;
I answer, that Certainly the bore want of sense is not ground enough for me to think that all was in hypocrisy;
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for this, consider, if I groan under it as under an affliction, and would fain feel those former manifestations I had formerly,
for this, Consider, if I groan under it as under an affliction, and would fain feel those former manifestations I had formerly,
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and that I can take little comfort in my present case, and that my soul is continually longing and panting after the workings of Gods grace that I heretofore had;
and that I can take little Comfort in my present case, and that my soul is continually longing and panting After the workings of God's grace that I heretofore had;
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if this be so, and that there is nothing to the contrary, thou fallest not off to sin,
if this be so, and that there is nothing to the contrary, thou Fallest not off to sin,
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or to the world to satisfie thy soul in sinful ways, and that thy heart is yet panting after God;
or to the world to satisfy thy soul in sinful ways, and that thy heart is yet panting After God;
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if it be thus with thee, thou may'st take the comfort of what thou had'st before,
if it be thus with thee, thou Mayest take the Comfort of what thou Hadst before,
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and feed upon it as Provision laid up before hand for thy soul, as if thou had'st it present.
and feed upon it as Provision laid up before hand for thy soul, as if thou Hadst it present.
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But Hypocrites that fall off from the visitations of Gods Spirit, they fall not off only to a want of sense of those former movings and workings of the Spirit,
But Hypocrites that fallen off from the visitations of God's Spirit, they fallen not off only to a want of sense of those former movings and workings of the Spirit,
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but their hearts come to be satisfied with something else, and they take up with some other contentments;
but their hearts come to be satisfied with something Else, and they take up with Some other contentment's;
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and 'tis not a want of feeling only, of what they had heretofore, but their hearts run out from God into other ways of sin and wickedness,
and it's not a want of feeling only, of what they had heretofore, but their hearts run out from God into other ways of since and wickedness,
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so it is with Hypocrites, but thou hast this testimony, that it is not so with thee, that although thou dost want the present sense of the work of God upon thee,
so it is with Hypocrites, but thou hast this testimony, that it is not so with thee, that although thou dost want the present sense of the work of God upon thee,
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yet thy heart longs after God, and thou art unsatisfied in this condition, and 'tis the greatest affliction that ever befel thee,
yet thy heart longs After God, and thou art unsatisfied in this condition, and it's the greatest affliction that ever befell thee,
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and there is nothing else that thou lets thy heart run out unto, but thou art longing to get thy heart into that blessed frame that thou wast in heretofore;
and there is nothing Else that thou lets thy heart run out unto, but thou art longing to get thy heart into that blessed frame that thou wast in heretofore;
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then certainly peace be unto thee ;
then Certainly peace be unto thee;
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thou art to look back upon what thou hast had heretofore, and wait upon God for his return again,
thou art to look back upon what thou hast had heretofore, and wait upon God for his return again,
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for he will come, and thy soul shall rejoyce again in him;
for he will come, and thy soul shall rejoice again in him;
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As that Martyr Mr. Glover, a little before he suffer'd, the Spirit of God seem'd to leave him, As that Martyr Mr. Glover, a little before he suffered, the Spirit of God seemed to leave him,
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and he was in extream darkness, and had no feeling of any Evidence of Gods love to him,
and he was in extreme darkness, and had no feeling of any Evidence of God's love to him,
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yet he was to dye the next day, and all his Evidences were lost in his own apprehension,
yet he was to die the next day, and all his Evidences were lost in his own apprehension,
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yet his friends told him, that God would appear, and desired him to give them some sign,
yet his Friends told him, that God would appear, and desired him to give them Some Signen,
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if God did come unto him;
if God did come unto him;
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that night he was in darkness, and until the Officers came to carry him to the Stake, he had yet no sense or evidence of Gods love,
that night he was in darkness, and until the Officers Come to carry him to the Stake, he had yet no sense or evidence of God's love,
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but when he was tyed to the Stake, he cryed out, He is come, He is come: but when he was tied to the Stake, he cried out, He is come, He is come:
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so that you must not argue, because you have no present sense, that therefore you have no evidence of your good condition;
so that you must not argue, Because you have no present sense, that Therefore you have no evidence of your good condition;
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but if you have had it heretofore, you may build upon it that your state is good,
but if you have had it heretofore, you may built upon it that your state is good,
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although you have no present sense; that is the second rule.
although you have no present sense; that is the second Rule.
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The third rule is this, To help you how to make use of signs, when you would put your selves on tryal, you must take heed you do not cast your Estates for the tryal of your selves on times of temptations ;
The third Rule is this, To help you how to make use of Signs, when you would put your selves on trial, you must take heed you do not cast your Estates for the trial of your selves on times of temptations;
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judg not of your estates by what you find and feel in times of temptation,
judge not of your estates by what you find and feel in times of temptation,
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for they are very unfit times to determine your condition upon a tryal then, as when temptations are exceeding strong,
for they Are very unfit times to determine your condition upon a trial then, as when temptations Are exceeding strong,
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and horrour and fear comes into the soul;
and horror and Fear comes into the soul;
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and perhaps some hear may know what I mean, when I speak of horrour and fear coming in strongly upon them,
and perhaps Some hear may know what I mean, when I speak of horror and Fear coming in strongly upon them,
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then it is a time that you had rather need to call upon God, and fall down upon your knees to Prayer,
then it is a time that you had rather need to call upon God, and fallen down upon your knees to Prayer,
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then to look to the tryal and examination of your selves at that time:
then to look to the trial and examination of your selves At that time:
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It is with many in this case as it hath been with some that have been struck with horrour of death before the Judge,
It is with many in this case as it hath been with Some that have been struck with horror of death before the Judge,
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and have had the Book given them to read, though they have been good Scholars,
and have had the Book given them to read, though they have been good Scholars,
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and able to read before, yet when the horrour of death hath been so upon them they have not been able to read one word;
and able to read before, yet when the horror of death hath been so upon them they have not been able to read one word;
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and so it is with many of Gods children in times of strong temptations, they are not able to read their Evidences;
and so it is with many of God's children in times of strong temptations, they Are not able to read their Evidences;
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as Children when their eyes are blear'd and blinded, give them the Book and they cannot read thereon:
as Children when their eyes Are bleared and blinded, give them the Book and they cannot read thereon:
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so when your hearts are under great temptations and afflictions, this is not a time of trial;
so when your hearts Are under great temptations and afflictions, this is not a time of trial;
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then by the way, if it be not for a godly man, much less for a wicked man:
then by the Way, if it be not for a godly man, much less for a wicked man:
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many wicked men put it off to the day of death, and never so much as put themselves to trial till horrour of Conscience or fears of death put them upon it;
many wicked men put it off to the day of death, and never so much as put themselves to trial till horror of Conscience or fears of death put them upon it;
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it is an ill time for Gods people to try themselves then: Suppose you would weigh Gold, you will not do it in a storm or wind;
it is an ill time for God's people to try themselves then: Suppose you would weigh Gold, you will not do it in a storm or wind;
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the trial of our estate is like the weighing of gold;
the trial of our estate is like the weighing of gold;
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for we are to weigh our selves by the ballance of the Sanctuary, that we may know whether we shall be weight when God comes to weigh us;for we Are to weigh our selves by the balance of the Sanctuary, that we may know whither we shall be weight when God comes to weigh us;
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for every soul must be weighed, and wo be to those to whom God shall say as he did to Belshazzar, when the hand-writing appeared upon the wall, it was so terrible to him, that his knees smote one against another ;
for every soul must be weighed, and woe be to those to whom God shall say as he did to Belshazzar, when the handwriting appeared upon the wall, it was so terrible to him, that his knees smote one against Another;
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But what was that? Thou art weighed in the ballance, and art found too light:
But what was that? Thou art weighed in the balance, and art found too Light:
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such a hand will many find one day:
such a hand will many find one day:
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Poor soul that thoughtest thy self in a good condition, and that thy sins were pardoned;
Poor soul that thoughtest thy self in a good condition, and that thy Sins were pardoned;
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thou art weighed in the ballance, and art found too light; therefore it concerns you now to weigh your selves in the ballance of the Sanctuary:
thou art weighed in the balance, and art found too Light; Therefore it concerns you now to weigh your selves in the balance of the Sanctuary:
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when you weigh gold, you must not hold the Scales in the mid'st of wind, storms,
when you weigh gold, you must not hold the Scales in the midst of wind, storms,
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and tempest that hurries the ballance up and down;
and tempest that hurries the balance up and down;
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but it must be in such a place that you may hold them steadily that nothing may stir them;
but it must be in such a place that you may hold them steadily that nothing may stir them;
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for in the wind the lighter may be blown down, and the heaviest uppermost; but if you hold them in a still place, you may try to a grain:
for in the wind the lighter may be blown down, and the Heaviest uppermost; but if you hold them in a still place, you may try to a grain:
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so the Soul of man is like the Scales in the wind, in a time of temptation thou wilt have enough to come in to turn the ballance, lift it up,
so the Soul of man is like the Scales in the wind, in a time of temptation thou wilt have enough to come in to turn the balance, lift it up,
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and make thee seem too light; and therefore when you would weigh your condition, do it when your hearts are composed, and you are your selves;
and make thee seem too Light; and Therefore when you would weigh your condition, do it when your hearts Are composed, and you Are your selves;
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when your hearts are quiet, then lay your souls to the ballance: many weigh their hearts in a time when trouble and affliction is upon their spirits,
when your hearts Are quiet, then lay your Souls to the balance: many weigh their hearts in a time when trouble and affliction is upon their spirits,
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but they cannot do it, all they do then is nothing;
but they cannot do it, all they do then is nothing;
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there are but two things then to be done, either to open your condition to some or other that may help you;
there Are but two things then to be done, either to open your condition to Some or other that may help you;
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or else fall down upon your knees in Prayer to God, to get help from him to support you under,
or Else fallen down upon your knees in Prayer to God, to get help from him to support you under,
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and deliver you from the temptations that are upon you:
and deliver you from the temptations that Are upon you:
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but then 'tis no time for a man or woman to try themselves, in times of strong temptations,
but then it's no time for a man or woman to try themselves, in times of strong temptations,
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when it may be said, a man or woman then is scarse themselves.
when it may be said, a man or woman then is scarce themselves.
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The fourth Rule for trial of your Estates is this, That when you find the Word on your side in any thing, never let go your hold of the Word, when you are perswaded the Word speaks well of your side in such or such a thing, never do any thing against it;
The fourth Rule for trial of your Estates is this, That when you find the Word on your side in any thing, never let go your hold of the Word, when you Are persuaded the Word speaks well of your side in such or such a thing, never do any thing against it;
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as we must not receive any comfort but by the Word, so we must not reject any comforts but by the Word;
as we must not receive any Comfort but by the Word, so we must not reject any comforts but by the Word;
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some may say, I find something in the Word that makes for me, but I am afraid I am not thus and thus qualified;
Some may say, I find something in the Word that makes for me, but I am afraid I am not thus and thus qualified;
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but do you find any thing in the Word that gives you ground to think so? we must rest upon the Word both ways,
but do you find any thing in the Word that gives you ground to think so? we must rest upon the Word both ways,
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as we must not receive any thing to build our comforts on, but it must be from the Word;
as we must not receive any thing to built our comforts on, but it must be from the Word;
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so we must not receive any thing to trouble us but it must be from the Word;
so we must not receive any thing to trouble us but it must be from the Word;
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it must be the Word must wound men;
it must be the Word must wound men;
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for the Consciences of men and women are under the power of no creature, but the Word:
for the Consciences of men and women Are under the power of no creature, but the Word:
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Now as there is no power in any creature in the world to raise a dejected soul,
Now as there is no power in any creature in the world to raise a dejected soul,
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and to comfort a troubled Conscience truly but the Word;
and to Comfort a troubled Conscience truly but the Word;
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So the people of God are to know, that they are so above the power of all other things, that nothing in the World should trouble them but the Word only:
So the people of God Are to know, that they Are so above the power of all other things, that nothing in the World should trouble them but the Word only:
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as they should account it a weak vain thing to rest in the opinion of others for the comfort of their souls, that are in a good condition by what they find out of the Word;
as they should account it a weak vain thing to rest in the opinion of Others for the Comfort of their Souls, that Are in a good condition by what they find out of the Word;
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so they should account it a vain thing to rest on their own conceits in time of trouble,
so they should account it a vain thing to rest on their own conceits in time of trouble,
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or in the saying of others, besides what they have out of the Word; the soul says, I am affraid my state is not good;
or in the saying of Others, beside what they have out of the Word; the soul Says, I am afraid my state is not good;
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But O my soul, is there any thing in the Word that says thus; that they that are thus and thus are not pardoned: But Oh my soul, is there any thing in the Word that Says thus; that they that Are thus and thus Are not pardoned:
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As I must not conclude I am pardoned, but must bring something out of the Word that says it,
As I must not conclude I am pardoned, but must bring something out of the Word that Says it,
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so I must not conclude my state is bad without the Word, say so too; but I find many distempers and many wandrings in my soul;
so I must not conclude my state is bad without the Word, say so too; but I find many distempers and many wanderings in my soul;
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give me leave to ask you this;
give me leave to ask you this;
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where doth Gods Word say that such a man that hath a great many wandering thoughts is not justified? where does the Word of God say that a heart that is under the remainder of some corruptions,
where does God's Word say that such a man that hath a great many wandering thoughts is not justified? where does the Word of God say that a heart that is under the remainder of Some corruptions,
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and the soul labours under them as much as under any burden in the world;
and the soul labours under them as much as under any burden in the world;
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where does the Word say that that soul is not justified? many people in the case of trouble of Conscience,
where does the Word say that that soul is not justified? many people in the case of trouble of Conscience,
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although they have some evidences and good ground out of the Word for them, yet will have many fears and doubts because of the remainder of such and such corruptions in them;
although they have Some evidences and good ground out of the Word for them, yet will have many fears and doubts Because of the remainder of such and such corruptions in them;
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but now the ground of their doubts is their own fears, and nothing out of the Word;
but now the ground of their doubts is their own fears, and nothing out of the Word;
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and so when any speaks and applies the Word unto them, they cannot say but it is suitable to their condition,
and so when any speaks and Applies the Word unto them, they cannot say but it is suitable to their condition,
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and that God hath shewn mercy unto them;
and that God hath shown mercy unto them;
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but so soon as you are gone the fears and suggestions of their own hearts prevail against them, to take away all their comforts more than all the applications of the Word prevailed to uphold & continue their comforts;
but so soon as you Are gone the fears and suggestions of their own hearts prevail against them, to take away all their comforts more than all the applications of the Word prevailed to uphold & continue their comforts;
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it is just with many that are gracious in the case of fears and doubts,
it is just with many that Are gracious in the case of fears and doubts,
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as it is with the wicked in regard of their hopes, a wicked man hath the Word against him, that he is not in a good condition,
as it is with the wicked in regard of their hope's, a wicked man hath the Word against him, that he is not in a good condition,
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but his own self-love and conce• incourage him to presume that he is in a good estate;
but his own Self-love and conce• encourage him to presume that he is in a good estate;
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now he regards his own opinion and conceit, and presumes upon that, that his estate is good more than on whatsoever is said unto him out of the Word that it is not so:
now he regards his own opinion and conceit, and Presumest upon that, that his estate is good more than on whatsoever is said unto him out of the Word that it is not so:
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so the people of God, although they are in a good estate, yet their own fears so damps their hearts that makes them question that it is not so,
so the people of God, although they Are in a good estate, yet their own fears so damps their hearts that makes them question that it is not so,
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but the ground of it is their own fears, as the ground of the wicked in thinking their estate is good is from their own opinions;
but the ground of it is their own fears, as the ground of the wicked in thinking their estate is good is from their own opinions;
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so the People of God many times from their own conceit and opinions, rather than from the Word, think their estate is bad:
so the People of God many times from their own conceit and opinions, rather than from the Word, think their estate is bad:
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Take this Rule, As you must receive no comfort but out of the Word; so you must not receive any trouble but from the Word ;
Take this Rule, As you must receive no Comfort but out of the Word; so you must not receive any trouble but from the Word;
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when you receive trouble any other ways, you do not consider that God has laid your estates so high that all your troubles depend on nothing but the Word;
when you receive trouble any other ways, you do not Consider that God has laid your estates so high that all your Troubles depend on nothing but the Word;
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and therefore answer all with Scripture, when the Devil casts temptations before thee, bid him prove that thy estate is not good from the Word, I have this out of the Word to prove it is so,
and Therefore answer all with Scripture, when the devil Cast temptations before thee, bid him prove that thy estate is not good from the Word, I have this out of the Word to prove it is so,
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and thou hast nothing to the contrary: in other things you will not be baffled, as in your Evidences for your Estates;
and thou hast nothing to the contrary: in other things you will not be baffled, as in your Evidences for your Estates;
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suppose a man come and lay claim unto it, although you cannot perhaps make out your title clear,
suppose a man come and lay claim unto it, although you cannot perhaps make out your title clear,
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yet you will bid him prove the contrary, and shew what grounds he hath to lay claim to it;
yet you will bid him prove the contrary, and show what grounds he hath to lay claim to it;
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'tis not the clamours and talking of other men that will make you quit your hold,
it's not the clamours and talking of other men that will make you quit your hold,
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or satisfie you that it was never rightly yours:
or satisfy you that it was never rightly yours:
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But let the Devil come and clamour against your souls, and you are ready to joyn with him,
But let the devil come and clamour against your Souls, and you Are ready to join with him,
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and say, it is so indeed, I am an hypocrite, and I have no true grace nor spiritual life, my soul is under the curse of the Law and dominion of Sin still:
and say, it is so indeed, I am an hypocrite, and I have no true grace nor spiritual life, my soul is under the curse of the Law and dominion of since still:
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how unworthy do you carry it to the blessed Spirit of God, and all the grace and goodness of God that has been manifested and made known unto you concerning the pardon of your sins? How unbefitting is it that on every clamour of Satan,
how unworthy do you carry it to the blessed Spirit of God, and all the grace and Goodness of God that has been manifested and made known unto you Concerning the pardon of your Sins? How unbefitting is it that on every clamour of Satan,
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and stirring of corruptions in your own hearts, that you should raze the foundation of all your comforts by calling all the work of God presently into question:
and stirring of corruptions in your own hearts, that you should raze the Foundation of all your comforts by calling all the work of God presently into question:
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Many a poor creature, that finds by Evidences out of the Word that their estate is good, they go away chearful,
Many a poor creature, that finds by Evidences out of the Word that their estate is good, they go away cheerful,
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but if the next day there be any stirrings of corruption, they let go all, and raze the foundation of all their comforts:
but if the next day there be any stirrings of corruption, they let go all, and raze the Foundation of all their comforts:
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walk not so unworthy of the grace of God, depend upon the Word, as for your troubles, so for your comforts;
walk not so unworthy of the grace of God, depend upon the Word, as for your Troubles, so for your comforts;
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as you are not comforted with any thing but from what the Word of God speaks to you,
as you Are not comforted with any thing but from what the Word of God speaks to you,
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so be discouraged with nothing, but where you find the Word of God against you.
so be discouraged with nothing, but where you find the Word of God against you.
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The fifth Rule is this, When at any time you are put to seek your Evidences,
The fifth Rule is this, When At any time you Are put to seek your Evidences,
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and cannot find them, the best way is rather to renew than to spend time in finding of the old ;and cannot find them, the best Way is rather to renew than to spend time in finding of the old;
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as suppose any man or woman be searching out such Evidences for Salvation which they had before, and cannot find them;
as suppose any man or woman be searching out such Evidences for Salvation which they had before, and cannot find them;
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it may be they are poring upon their own hearts for such and such workings as they have had heretofore,
it may be they Are poring upon their own hearts for such and such workings as they have had heretofore,
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and cannot find them, and so are ready to conclude that all is naught, and lie down as people disconsolate,
and cannot find them, and so Are ready to conclude that all is nought, and lie down as people disconsolate,
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because their condition is not good, they cannot find such Evidences as heretofore they had;
Because their condition is not good, they cannot find such Evidences as heretofore they had;
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now in this case, the best way is, if I cannot find my Evidences, or the use of them I had before, to renew them, the time I spend in seeking and discouraging of my heart,
now in this case, the best Way is, if I cannot find my Evidences, or the use of them I had before, to renew them, the time I spend in seeking and discouraging of my heart,
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if I spent it in actings and workings of my heart after God, for the renewing of my Evidences, perhaps I might have renewed them in that time;
if I spent it in actings and workings of my heart After God, for the renewing of my Evidences, perhaps I might have renewed them in that time;
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as in matters between men and women in this world, they have Evidences that would clear the matters in differences;
as in matters between men and women in this world, they have Evidences that would clear the matters in differences;
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but perhaps they cannot find them, or they are grown so old that they cannot read them,
but perhaps they cannot find them, or they Are grown so old that they cannot read them,
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and they spend a great deal of time about them, whereas possibly, did they go to the Court of Roles, they might have them renewed with less charge and time;
and they spend a great deal of time about them, whereas possibly, did they go to the Court of Roles, they might have them renewed with less charge and time;
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so it is with the soul, when it cannot find such and such Evidences, it spends a great deal of time,
so it is with the soul, when it cannot find such and such Evidences, it spends a great deal of time,
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and sits down in discouragement and disquietness of heart, when as perhaps in less time thou mightest have renewed them;
and sits down in discouragement and disquietness of heart, when as perhaps in less time thou Mightest have renewed them;
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as thus, suppose thou art looking after this Evidence of thy Calling, for God calls whom he justifies;
as thus, suppose thou art looking After this Evidence of thy Calling, for God calls whom he Justifies;
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Now thou art looking after thy call, and thou art troubled that thou dost not remember how God did work upon thy heart then,
Now thou art looking After thy call, and thou art troubled that thou dost not Remember how God did work upon thy heart then,
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or heretofore, and a great deal of time is spent;
or heretofore, and a great deal of time is spent;
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cannot you find how 'twas with you then? No, then fall upon this course, listen to what voyce of God thou hearest now in thy heart;
cannot you find how 'twas with you then? No, then fallen upon this course, listen to what voice of God thou Hearst now in thy heart;
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say to thy soul, Do not I now find the work of God in me;
say to thy soul, Do not I now find the work of God in me;
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do not I find him now drawing of my heart out of the world unto himself,
do not I find him now drawing of my heart out of the world unto himself,
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and does not my heart listen unto this call? for the call of God is not only at first conversion,and does not my heart listen unto this call? for the call of God is not only At First conversion,
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but God is alwayes calling and drawing the heart from the world unto himself;
but God is always calling and drawing the heart from the world unto himself;
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if thou can'st not make use of the work of God heretofore, make use of his present work upon thee:
if thou Canst not make use of the work of God heretofore, make use of his present work upon thee:
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Again, those whom God justifies, they enter into Covenant with God;
Again, those whom God Justifies, they enter into Covenant with God;
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for it was by way of Covenant (as I told you) they give up themselves to God in an everlasting Covenant:
for it was by Way of Covenant (as I told you) they give up themselves to God in an everlasting Covenant:
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But when did I come into Covenant with God? I am afraid I am not the man or woman in Covenant with God, I cannot remember any such work;
But when did I come into Covenant with God? I am afraid I am not the man or woman in Covenant with God, I cannot Remember any such work;
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perhaps thy heart sinks down within thee, because thou can'st not clear up this work of entring into Covenant with God heretofore:
perhaps thy heart sinks down within thee, Because thou Canst not clear up this work of entering into Covenant with God heretofore:
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Now the time that thou spendest in seeking after this work, spend it in entring now into Covenant with God at this present time;
Now the time that thou spendest in seeking After this work, spend it in entering now into Covenant with God At this present time;
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it will be no hinderance to thee that thou can'st not find what was heretofore,
it will be no hindrance to thee that thou Canst not find what was heretofore,
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if now at this present thou can'st surrender up thy self to God in an everlasting Covenant, this is enough, do it:
if now At this present thou Canst surrender up thy self to God in an everlasting Covenant, this is enough, do it:
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Now if you can find your hearts, now come in, and yield up your selves into Covenant with God, you may have the comfort of this Evidence as fully as if you clearly remembred all the former transactions,
Now if you can find your hearts, now come in, and yield up your selves into Covenant with God, you may have the Comfort of this Evidence as Fully as if you clearly remembered all the former transactions,
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and the work of God upon you in your first entring into Covenant with God:
and the work of God upon you in your First entering into Covenant with God:
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Again, those that had their sins pardoned, I told you, were brought into the Kingdom of Christ;
Again, those that had their Sins pardoned, I told you, were brought into the Kingdom of christ;
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but you will say, I cannot remember how I was translated; Take now upon you the Scepter of Jesus Christ ;
but you will say, I cannot Remember how I was translated; Take now upon you the Sceptre of jesus christ;
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many trouble themselves, saying, I never found such humiliations and troubles for sin as you speak of, or as others have found;
many trouble themselves, saying, I never found such humiliations and Troubles for since as you speak of, or as Others have found;
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How is it now with your souls? Do you find sin now a burden to your souls? Is it not the greatest affliction? If you were put to your choice, had you not rather suffer any thing in the world than sin against God;
How is it now with your Souls? Do you find since now a burden to your Souls? Is it not the greatest affliction? If you were put to your choice, had you not rather suffer any thing in the world than since against God;
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and not only out of Convictions of Conscience, but because you find a frame of spirit in your hearts suitable thereunto? for an Hypocrite he may have Convictions of Conscience,and not only out of Convictions of Conscience, but Because you find a frame of Spirit in your hearts suitable thereunto? for an Hypocrite he may have Convictions of Conscience,
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but the frame of his spirit is not suited thereunto:
but the frame of his Spirit is not suited thereunto:
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in you there is a frame of spirit suitable to the convictions of Conscience within you,
in you there is a frame of Spirit suitable to the convictions of Conscience within you,
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though you cannot remember you have had such sorrows and troubles in convictions for sin,
though you cannot Remember you have had such sorrows and Troubles in convictions for since,
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as others have had, while they were under the spirit of bondage, yet you may be comforted by the present frame of spirit that you have;
as Others have had, while they were under the Spirit of bondage, yet you may be comforted by the present frame of Spirit that you have;
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and so in the like cases, if you cannot find your old Evidences, fall to work to renew your Evidences,
and so in the like cases, if you cannot find your old Evidences, fallen to work to renew your Evidences,
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and do not spend time in lying down under the discouragements of your own hearts.
and do not spend time in lying down under the discouragements of your own hearts.
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The sixth Rule is this, When you examine your selves to find out your Evidences, carry this thought along with you, that you have to deal with God in the Covenant of grace:
The sixth Rule is this, When you examine your selves to find out your Evidences, carry this Thought along with you, that you have to deal with God in the Covenant of grace:
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and this will be of marvellous use unto you; perhaps to some these are very dry things, and they see but little in them,
and this will be of marvellous use unto you; perhaps to Some these Are very dry things, and they see but little in them,
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and scarce know what they be;
and scarce know what they be;
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but I hope there be many others that have knowledge of an eternal state to be between God and their souls;
but I hope there be many Others that have knowledge of an Eternal state to be between God and their Souls;
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I hope I speak things will be very precious to them; yea, I say unto many of you;
I hope I speak things will be very precious to them; yea, I say unto many of you;
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for while I am in this argument, I am speaking to such as have had the fear of God faln upon their hearts,
for while I am in this argument, I am speaking to such as have had the Fear of God fallen upon their hearts,
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and they have made it the great business of their lives, above all things in this world, to know how tearms are between God and their souls, to know how it stands with them for their everlasting estates;
and they have made it the great business of their lives, above all things in this world, to know how terms Are between God and their Souls, to know how it Stands with them for their everlasting estates;
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I know abundance of people scarce ever call these things in question, to whom these Rules will be of little or no use at all;
I know abundance of people scarce ever call these things in question, to whom these Rules will be of little or no use At all;
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but if I speak to some, or any one troubled soul to help and direct them,
but if I speak to Some, or any one troubled soul to help and Direct them,
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though I do no good to others I shall think my time well spent;
though I do not good to Others I shall think my time well spent;
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wherefore then in your examinations ever carry this with you, that you have to deal with God in the Covenant of grace,
Wherefore then in your examinations ever carry this with you, that you have to deal with God in the Covenant of grace,
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and not in a Covenant of works:
and not in a Covenant of works:
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Certainly, that many are so troubled in their Consciences about their eternal estates, it is on this ground,
Certainly, that many Are so troubled in their Consciences about their Eternal estates, it is on this ground,
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because they look upon God in the way of the Covenant of works;
Because they look upon God in the Way of the Covenant of works;
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if they find any corruptions stirring and breaking forth, and temptations strong upon them, they think presently all is naught,
if they find any corruptions stirring and breaking forth, and temptations strong upon them, they think presently all is nought,
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and that God will never accept of them;
and that God will never accept of them;
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What is the reason? If we had to deal with God in a Covenant of works, the least stirring of corruption, it is enough to cast the soul down into eternal horrour;
What is the reason? If we had to deal with God in a Covenant of works, the least stirring of corruption, it is enough to cast the soul down into Eternal horror;
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as Adam, though he had never so much goodness before by the Image of God upon him,
as Adam, though he had never so much Goodness before by the Image of God upon him,
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yet one sin eternally cast him, if there had not come in a Covenant of grace:
yet one since eternally cast him, if there had not come in a Covenant of grace:
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Now, though people will acknowledge there is a Covenant of grace, yet upon the stirring of their corruption, they carry it as that it serves for no other use than if they had to deal with God in a Covenant of works,
Now, though people will acknowledge there is a Covenant of grace, yet upon the stirring of their corruption, they carry it as that it serves for no other use than if they had to deal with God in a Covenant of works,
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and as if there were no Covenant of grace at all:
and as if there were no Covenant of grace At all:
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Now, what a dishonour is this to the riches of Gods goodness in the Covenant of grace, that tells us, We are not to be judged for our eternal estate by the Covenant of works;
Now, what a dishonour is this to the riches of God's Goodness in the Covenant of grace, that tells us, We Are not to be judged for our Eternal estate by the Covenant of works;
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and tells us, that he that must be our Judge for our eternal condition, is our Advocate with the Father:
and tells us, that he that must be our Judge for our Eternal condition, is our Advocate with the Father:
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and tells us also, that God accepts of the uprightness and the sincerity of the heart,
and tells us also, that God accepts of the uprightness and the sincerity of the heart,
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and that the want of perfection shall never damn thy soul: and that the want of perfection shall never damn thy soul:
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He that stands before the Lord to make atonement, and to be our Advocate to plead with the Father for us;
He that Stands before the Lord to make atonement, and to be our Advocate to plead with the Father for us;
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he it is that must be the Judge of our eternal estate;
he it is that must be the Judge of our Eternal estate;
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and therefore when I set my self before the Lord, I consider that I have to deal with him in a Covenant of grace:
and Therefore when I Set my self before the Lord, I Consider that I have to deal with him in a Covenant of grace:
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Suppose I find and feel such and such corruptions and weaknesses in me;
Suppose I find and feel such and such corruptions and Weaknesses in me;
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Is it not possible that my estate is happy by the Covenant of grace? Collect your selves,
Is it not possible that my estate is happy by the Covenant of grace? Collect your selves,
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and say, Why do I determine of my everlasting condition? Have I to deal with God in the Covenant of grace,
and say, Why do I determine of my everlasting condition? Have I to deal with God in the Covenant of grace,
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and cannot these imperfections stand with it? Why do I make such conclusions that my state is naught,
and cannot these imperfections stand with it? Why do I make such conclusions that my state is nought,
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because of the stirrings of such and such corruptions? The doubts and fears of most Christians arise from hence,
Because of the stirrings of such and such corruptions? The doubts and fears of most Christians arise from hence,
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because they have not a clear understanding of the difference between the Covenant of grace and the Covenant of works;
Because they have not a clear understanding of the difference between the Covenant of grace and the Covenant of works;
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there is nothing in the world would so satisfie the Consciences of men and women, so as a clear understanding of the Covenant of grace and the Covenant of works:
there is nothing in the world would so satisfy the Consciences of men and women, so as a clear understanding of the Covenant of grace and the Covenant of works:
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Many people cry out of the Preachers, that they disquiet and trouble the hearts of people by their Preaching;
Many people cry out of the Preachers, that they disquiet and trouble the hearts of people by their Preaching;
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the truth is, no Preachers occasion so much the trouble and perplexity of Consciences, as those that preach Morality and meerly the way of duty,
the truth is, no Preachers occasion so much the trouble and perplexity of Consciences, as those that preach Morality and merely the Way of duty,
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and never come to make them see clearly the difference between the Covenant of grace and the Covenant of works;
and never come to make them see clearly the difference between the Covenant of grace and the Covenant of works;
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and I appeal unto you, who are they that most quiet and settle your Consciences, and satisfie your spirits;
and I appeal unto you, who Are they that most quiet and settle your Consciences, and satisfy your spirits;
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Are they not those Preachers that open the difference between the Covenant of grace and the Covenant of works? Certainly those Preachers that shew you what the Covenant of grace is, are the only men that quiet and satisfie Conscience;
are they not those Preachers that open the difference between the Covenant of grace and the Covenant of works? Certainly those Preachers that show you what the Covenant of grace is, Are the only men that quiet and satisfy Conscience;
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and 'tis a truth, that nothing can do it but that:
and it's a truth, that nothing can do it but that:
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You that are Christians, how should you then labour to get a further insight into the Covenant of grace;
You that Are Christians, how should you then labour to get a further insight into the Covenant of grace;
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and instead of other Discourses less useful, let this be the subject of your discourse, the difference of the Covenant of works and the Covenant of grace,
and instead of other Discourses less useful, let this be the Subject of your discourse, the difference of the Covenant of works and the Covenant of grace,
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or the blessings of this Covenant; and that this is the Covenant that we must depend upon, notwithstanding our weaknesses:
or the blessings of this Covenant; and that this is the Covenant that we must depend upon, notwithstanding our Weaknesses:
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And now I am speaking of this Covenant, that weakness may stand with the Covenant of grace, many that have carnal hearts may be ready to abuse it;
And now I am speaking of this Covenant, that weakness may stand with the Covenant of grace, many that have carnal hearts may be ready to abuse it;
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take notice how dear the comforts of your souls cost God, and God will have his Ministers to comfort you,
take notice how dear the comforts of your Souls cost God, and God will have his Ministers to Comfort you,
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though the revealing of such things will indanger many a mans soul: God is content to hazard the damnation of other men to comfort you;
though the revealing of such things will endanger many a men soul: God is content to hazard the damnation of other men to Comfort you;
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for certainly those things that we speak for your comfort will be the damnation of many others:
for Certainly those things that we speak for your Comfort will be the damnation of many Others:
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Think thus, O Lord must the comforts of my soul cost so dear, and that for my comfort many souls are hazarded, who by taking occasion to sin, abuse that grace that is reached forth to me, Think thus, Oh Lord must the comforts of my soul cost so dear, and that for my Comfort many Souls Are hazarded, who by taking occasion to since, abuse that grace that is reached forth to me,
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and so are like eternally to perish:
and so Are like eternally to perish:
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O then, what need had I to make good use of this grace that comes to me with the hazard of the souls of so many others? If a man should bring some precious Balsom to apply to a wound,
Oh then, what need had I to make good use of this grace that comes to me with the hazard of the Souls of so many Others? If a man should bring Some precious Balsam to apply to a wound,
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and tell him there is not one drop of it but cost a thousand pound at least, would not this be highly prized? Now,
and tell him there is not one drop of it but cost a thousand pound At least, would not this be highly prized? Now,
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when we come and shew you any thing that may comfort your hearts and satisfie your souls, we must reveal such things, that not only cost much,
when we come and show you any thing that may Comfort your hearts and satisfy your Souls, we must reveal such things, that not only cost much,
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but the least dram of Gospel-comforts cost that which was of infinite worth, and 'tis valuable two ways:
but the least dram of Gospel-comforts cost that which was of infinite worth, and it's valuable two ways:
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first, every drop of the Balsom of the Gospel cost the blood of Christ; but besides this, the very revealing of it must cost the damnation of many souls,
First, every drop of the Balsam of the Gospel cost the blood of christ; but beside this, the very revealing of it must cost the damnation of many Souls,
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and yet God is content to venture that that you may be comforted:
and yet God is content to venture that that you may be comforted:
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We in the Name of God come and preach the grace of the Gospel, and we think many will be hardned by it,
We in the Name of God come and preach the grace of the Gospel, and we think many will be hardened by it,
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and grow more secure, and abuse Gods mercy;
and grow more secure, and abuse God's mercy;
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but then we satisfie our selves with this, that the comforting of any broken troubled soul is so precious in the eyes of Jesus Christ, that he is content to venture the hardning of many other souls;
but then we satisfy our selves with this, that the comforting of any broken troubled soul is so precious in the eyes of jesus christ, that he is content to venture the hardening of many other Souls;
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if they will be hardned let them be hardned, Christ is content to venture it; and hereby we see how precious these comforts are;
if they will be hardened let them be hardened, christ is content to venture it; and hereby we see how precious these comforts Are;
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therefore you had need to prize them, and not cast them off:
Therefore you had need to prize them, and not cast them off:
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as suppose a Captain for the saving of the lives of two or three men should venture the lives of a thousand men meerly to save the lives of two or three, were not these mens lives very precious to him? so Jesus Christ he ventures the hardning of the hearts of many for the comforting of a few;
as suppose a Captain for the Saving of the lives of two or three men should venture the lives of a thousand men merely to save the lives of two or three, were not these men's lives very precious to him? so jesus christ he ventures the hardening of the hearts of many for the comforting of a few;
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therefore it shews your comforts are precious things, you should not easily put them off, for they cost dear.
Therefore it shows your comforts Are precious things, you should not Easily put them off, for they cost dear.
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The seventh Rule in applying Evidences is this, That when you cannot see the work of faith reaching to Assurance,
The seventh Rule in applying Evidences is this, That when you cannot see the work of faith reaching to Assurance,
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yet labour to put forth the work of faith of Adherence ;yet labour to put forth the work of faith of Adherence;
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there may be much of the workings of the faith of adherence, where there cannot be the faith of assurance;
there may be much of the workings of the faith of adherence, where there cannot be the faith of assurance;
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that is certain, there may be true faith adhereing to Christ for the pardon of sin where the soul hath no certain assurance of it:
that is certain, there may be true faith adhering to christ for the pardon of since where the soul hath no certain assurance of it:
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Many poor creatures are crying out, and saying, if I had faith of assurance, and a full perswasion my sins were pardoned, I could be comforted;
Many poor creatures Are crying out, and saying, if I had faith of assurance, and a full persuasion my Sins were pardoned, I could be comforted;
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but because they have not attained to a full perswasion and assurance, they think they have no grace at all;
but Because they have not attained to a full persuasion and assurance, they think they have no grace At all;
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but there may be faith in the pardon of sin, where there is not a reflect act of the soul, whereby I come to know it hath faith,
but there may be faith in the pardon of since, where there is not a reflect act of the soul, whereby I come to know it hath faith,
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and that its sins are pardoned, 1. Joh. Chap. 2.3. he shews there that there may be knowledge, and yet not know they do know;
and that its Sins Are pardoned, 1. John Chap. 2.3. he shows there that there may be knowledge, and yet not know they do know;
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Hereby we know that we do know him, if we keep his Commandements, hereby we know that we do know him:Hereby we know that we do know him, if we keep his commandments, hereby we know that we do know him:
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now knowing of Christ, and knowing that we do know him, is not all one; there is a knowing, and a knowing that we do know him;
now knowing of christ, and knowing that we do know him, is not all one; there is a knowing, and a knowing that we do know him;
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so there is a beleiving and a knowing we do beleive:
so there is a believing and a knowing we do believe:
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there may be a true work of grace, that I may know Christ, and know him to salvation,
there may be a true work of grace, that I may know christ, and know him to salvation,
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and yet not know that I do know him, that is, by a reflect act of faith, a knowing that I do know him;
and yet not know that I do know him, that is, by a reflect act of faith, a knowing that I do know him;
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so then, where there is not a faith of assurance there may be a faith of adherence;
so then, where there is not a faith of assurance there may be a faith of adherence;
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that is, when the soul sticks to Christ, and can giue it self unto, and venture it self upon Christ for pardon of sin, life and Salvation; that is faith of adherence:
that is, when the soul sticks to christ, and can give it self unto, and venture it self upon christ for pardon of since, life and Salvation; that is faith of adherence:
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suppose in seeking my Evidences (many of them being taken from the effects and friuts of faith) I cannot find them,
suppose in seeking my Evidences (many of them being taken from the effects and friuts of faith) I cannot find them,
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and so cannot put forth a reflect act of the soul, which is faith of assurance,
and so cannot put forth a reflect act of the soul, which is faith of assurance,
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yet I may at that time have a faith of adherence;
yet I may At that time have a faith of adherence;
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thou may'st feel thy heart stick to Christ, and thou may'st venture thy soul on Christ;
thou Mayest feel thy heart stick to christ, and thou Mayest venture thy soul on christ;
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that faith will save thee, though you have not a faith of assurance;
that faith will save thee, though you have not a faith of assurance;
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that is, though you cannot find such Evidences whereby you may draw up such a conclusion,
that is, though you cannot find such Evidences whereby you may draw up such a conclusion,
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or make up such a judgment that you are pardoned;
or make up such a judgement that you Are pardoned;
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yet if you have a faith of adherence, that you can stick to Ghrist, and venture your soules on him for life and Salvation, and all that is good; that faith will save you;
yet if you have a faith of adherence, that you can stick to Christ, and venture your Souls on him for life and Salvation, and all that is good; that faith will save you;
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and therefore upon examination of your Evidences, when you cannot get up to such acts of faith as assurance is, live then by a faith of adherence, stick to Christ, say, here I will resolve to live and dye, venture on the grace of God in Christ:
and Therefore upon examination of your Evidences, when you cannot get up to such acts of faith as assurance is, live then by a faith of adherence, stick to christ, say, Here I will resolve to live and die, venture on the grace of God in christ:
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Now for the soul to do this, it is a mighty work of faith;
Now for the soul to do this, it is a mighty work of faith;
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for if you can venture your souls on Christ, you will venture your Estates on Christ, your Names on Christ,
for if you can venture your Souls on christ, you will venture your Estates on christ, your Names on christ,
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and all that you have on Christ;
and all that you have on christ;
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and therefore remember, if you have not a faith of assurance, then venture your selves on Christ by a faith of adherence,
and Therefore Remember, if you have not a faith of assurance, then venture your selves on christ by a faith of adherence,
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and comfort will come in that way, Eightly, If at any time you feel comforts from Evidences flow in upon your souls,
and Comfort will come in that Way, Eighth, If At any time you feel comforts from Evidences flow in upon your Souls,
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and that you are able to apply the comforts to your selves, that the Lord hath spoken to you by such and such signs of a pardoned sinner, take heed you do not rest much upon Evidences ;and that you Are able to apply the comforts to your selves, that the Lord hath spoken to you by such and such Signs of a pardoned sinner, take heed you do not rest much upon Evidences;
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but then at that very time, think with your selves, though now I have comforts, I may loose them,
but then At that very time, think with your selves, though now I have comforts, I may lose them,
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and God may call me to another condition;
and God may call me to Another condition;
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God never granted these helps unto me for my Saviours that I should rest upon them, they are but bladders to help me to swim,
God never granted these helps unto me for my Saviors that I should rest upon them, they Are but bladders to help me to swim,
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and God may take away these, and call me to live upon the meer actings of faith,
and God may take away these, and call me to live upon the mere actings of faith,
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and not at all on sense, thats certain he may do it, for when we bring these Signs and Evidences of grace,
and not At all on sense, thats certain he may do it, for when we bring these Signs and Evidences of grace,
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as they come from faith, and are effects and fruits of it, they are but as bladders to help young swimmers that cannot swim without them, and learn them to swim;
as they come from faith, and Are effects and fruits of it, they Are but as bladders to help young swimmers that cannot swim without them, and Learn them to swim;
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but those that have got the Art, though the bladders be taken away, they can swim;
but those that have god the Art, though the bladders be taken away, they can swim;
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but take them away from the others, and they will sink;
but take them away from the Others, and they will sink;
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so that these Evidences are for young and weak Christians that cannot live on primary acts of faith, which a strong Christian can do,
so that these Evidences Are for young and weak Christians that cannot live on primary acts of faith, which a strong Christian can do,
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when all other things are taken away;
when all other things Are taken away;
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and therefore when we feel the comfort of any signs depend not on this, the Lord may take them away;
and Therefore when we feel the Comfort of any Signs depend not on this, the Lord may take them away;
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and because he delights in the meer actings of faith, that is the reason why God withdraws himself from the souls of his people, that they shall not have the use of Signs and Evidences as they had before,
and Because he delights in the mere actings of faith, that is the reason why God withdraws himself from the Souls of his people, that they shall not have the use of Signs and Evidences as they had before,
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because he would teach them to live on the more necessary acts of faith;
Because he would teach them to live on the more necessary acts of faith;
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God loves the voice of Job, though he kill me, yet will I trust in him ;
God loves the voice of Job, though he kill me, yet will I trust in him;
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I will venture my soul upon him, whatever becomes of me;
I will venture my soul upon him, whatever becomes of me;
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when theres nothing else to rest on but God, then to live by actings of faith merely on him, he delights much in this;
when theres nothing Else to rest on but God, then to live by actings of faith merely on him, he delights much in this;
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and therefore take heed you do not rest so much on signs, as if all your comforts were lost and you undone,
and Therefore take heed you do not rest so much on Signs, as if all your comforts were lost and you undone,
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when you cannot have such use of them as you have had heretofore.
when you cannot have such use of them as you have had heretofore.
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Ninthly, when you have at any time lost the use of signs, do not determine that all is gone,
Ninthly, when you have At any time lost the use of Signs, do not determine that all is gone,
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and that you shall never have the use of them more ; this is that that mightily hinders many poor Christians that are in trouble of Conscience,and that you shall never have the use of them more; this is that that mightily hinders many poor Christians that Are in trouble of Conscience,
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because they cannot find the evidence of the pardon of their sins, and that God accepts of them in what they do;
Because they cannot find the evidence of the pardon of their Sins, and that God accepts of them in what they do;
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what do they do presently? they yeild to the horrible sentence of damnation against themselves:
what do they do presently? they yield to the horrible sentence of damnation against themselves:
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Gods Spirit, say they is now gone, and he will return no more; he will never come any more unto me:
God's Spirit, say they is now gone, and he will return no more; he will never come any more unto me:
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take heed you do not fasten on any such kind of thoughts as those are, to determine of your own estates,
take heed you do not fasten on any such kind of thoughts as those Are, to determine of your own estates,
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or that Gods Spirit will not come again: but do you humble your souls before the Lord, and wait upon him.
or that God's Spirit will not come again: but do you humble your Souls before the Lord, and wait upon him.
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Tenthly, When at any time all Signs and Evidences fail you, and you are ready to determine that all is gone,
Tenthly, When At any time all Signs and Evidences fail you, and you Are ready to determine that all is gone,
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yet even then keep up good thoughts of God ; As the Spouse in the Canticles when her Beloved was gone, yet she prized him,yet even then keep up good thoughts of God; As the Spouse in the Canticles when her beloved was gone, yet she prized him,
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and said He is the chiefest of ten thousands in Cant. 5. when she was asked;
and said He is the chiefest of ten thousands in Cant 5. when she was asked;
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What is thy beloved? says she, he is thus, and thus, & then concludes, He is altogether lovely ;
What is thy Beloved? Says she, he is thus, and thus, & then concludes, He is altogether lovely;
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and this was at such a time as he was gone, yet she retain'd good thoughts of him;
and this was At such a time as he was gone, yet she retained good thoughts of him;
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so 'tis a good sign for any soul, that when trouble of conscience is upon them,
so it's a good Signen for any soul, that when trouble of conscience is upon them,
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or any other trouble, that they retain good thoughts of God and Christ and the wayes of God,
or any other trouble, that they retain good thoughts of God and christ and the ways of God,
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when the soul says, whatever become of me, though I perish for ever, yet God is good, his Word, his ways are good, his Gospel,
when the soul Says, whatever become of me, though I perish for ever, yet God is good, his Word, his ways Are good, his Gospel,
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and the Covenant in his Son is good; and whatever troubles are upon me, yet God is righteous;
and the Covenant in his Son is good; and whatever Troubles Are upon me, yet God is righteous;
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and though God justifie not me, yet I will justifie God;
and though God justify not me, yet I will justify God;
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if there be any soul that cannot find his Evidences, or any of those signs before spoken of, you may make use of this;
if there be any soul that cannot find his Evidences, or any of those Signs before spoken of, you may make use of this;
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if you cannot find any other, do what thou can'st to justifie God; thou art afraid that God will not justifie thee, do thou justifie him ;
if you cannot find any other, do what thou Canst to justify God; thou art afraid that God will not justify thee, do thou justify him;
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sometimes it is with many men, as with some wretched servant that has dealt falsly with his Master,
sometime it is with many men, as with Some wretched servant that has dealt falsely with his Master,
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and may be all the while he can make any advantage of his Master for his own ends, he will speak well of him,
and may be all the while he can make any advantage of his Master for his own ends, he will speak well of him,
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but if his Master turn him out of doors for his wickedness, then he rails on him;
but if his Master turn him out of doors for his wickedness, then he rails on him;
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'tis ordinary for bad servants to do so when they are turn'd away for their wickedness;
it's ordinary for bad Servants to do so when they Are turned away for their wickedness;
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and so it is with many, when all goes well with them, then they like well of the wayes of God;
and so it is with many, when all Goes well with them, then they like well of the ways of God;
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but if they come to such a condition as that they think that God will cast them away indeed,
but if they come to such a condition as that they think that God will cast them away indeed,
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and that they are like to perish, then they begin to have hard thoughts of God,
and that they Are like to perish, then they begin to have hard thoughts of God,
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and by degrees they speak against God and his ways;
and by Degrees they speak against God and his ways;
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take heed of this, although you want the Evidences of his love and mercy, yet retain in your hearts good thoughts of God and of his ways,
take heed of this, although you want the Evidences of his love and mercy, yet retain in your hearts good thoughts of God and of his ways,
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and this will be a special help to bring into your souls the comfort and assurance of your Justification;
and this will be a special help to bring into your Souls the Comfort and assurance of your Justification;
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and now I have done with this argument, I have shewed you who it is that hath his sins pardoned, I have shewed the several mistakes,
and now I have done with this argument, I have showed you who it is that hath his Sins pardoned, I have showed the several mistakes,
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and I have shewed you certain infallible grounds from Scripture Evidences of the pardon of sin,
and I have showed you certain infallible grounds from Scripture Evidences of the pardon of since,
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and Rules how to make use of those Evidences;
and Rules how to make use of those Evidences;
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and now upon what you have heard, you have testimony and assurance of the pardon of your sins, or you have not;
and now upon what you have herd, you have testimony and assurance of the pardon of your Sins, or you have not;
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if you find your hearts do not answer to these Evidences, or that you are afraid that your sins are not pardoned,
if you find your hearts do not answer to these Evidences, or that you Are afraid that your Sins Are not pardoned,
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then take a use of Exhortation to put you on to seek after this blessedness.
then take a use of Exhortation to put you on to seek After this blessedness.
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CHAP. XIX. Of Exhortation to seek after Pardon of Sin, with Cautions and Rules, how, and what we are to do.
CHAP. XIX. Of Exhortation to seek After Pardon of since, with Cautions and Rules, how, and what we Are to do.
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I Am now come to a use of Exhortation, and it concerns us all, either those that are not pardoned,
I Am now come to a use of Exhortation, and it concerns us all, either those that Are not pardoned,
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or those that have assurance of the pardon of their sins; for there is none that have assurance but may make use of it:
or those that have assurance of the pardon of their Sins; for there is none that have assurance but may make use of it:
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Christ taught his Disciples to pray daily for the forgiveness of their trespasses, as well as for their daily bread ;
christ taught his Disciples to pray daily for the forgiveness of their Trespasses, as well as for their daily bred;
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and what we are to pray for, we are to seek after; so that it concerns all;
and what we Are to pray for, we Are to seek After; so that it concerns all;
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blessedness is desirable to all, it is as natural for man as a reasonable creature to desire blessedness as it is for the fire to burn;
blessedness is desirable to all, it is as natural for man as a reasonable creature to desire blessedness as it is for the fire to burn;
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only here's the great mistake in the world, all would have it, but they look not for it in the right way:
only here's the great mistake in the world, all would have it, but they look not for it in the right Way:
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Now after all that has been said, that thou may'st not have slight thoughts of the pardon of sin,
Now After all that has been said, that thou Mayest not have slight thoughts of the pardon of since,
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and say, I hope they are pardoned, and the like; I shall speak to awaken thee:
and say, I hope they Are pardoned, and the like; I shall speak to awaken thee:
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suppose thou wer't now set on the brink of the infinite Ocean of Eternity, and the bottomless Gulf were ready to devour thee,
suppose thou Were't now Set on the brink of the infinite Ocean of Eternity, and the bottomless Gulf were ready to devour thee,
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and the Records of Heaven were opened, and there shewed thee that thy sins were not cancelled,
and the Records of Heaven were opened, and there showed thee that thy Sins were not canceled,
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but remain upon the file? What thou would'st then do, do it now;
but remain upon the file? What thou Wouldst then do, do it now;
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for this is our time, and this is the great work of our lives, not to cumber our selves about many things,
for this is our time, and this is the great work of our lives, not to cumber our selves about many things,
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but about this one thing, to work out our Salvation with fear and trembling;
but about this one thing, to work out our Salvation with Fear and trembling;
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this is the great work to seek to secure this blessing of the pardon of our sins, which is the foundation of all;
this is the great work to seek to secure this blessing of the pardon of our Sins, which is the Foundation of all;
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in the obtaining of it we obtain all blessings;
in the obtaining of it we obtain all blessings;
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it ought to be our chief care, and we ought to lay out our chief strength and indeavours in seeking of it;
it ought to be our chief care, and we ought to lay out our chief strength and endeavours in seeking of it;
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and if God would be pleased to put his hand to your hearts, and turn the stream of your thoughts and indeavours, the very turning of your hearts after this business is a great mercy;
and if God would be pleased to put his hand to your hearts, and turn the stream of your thoughts and endeavours, the very turning of your hearts After this business is a great mercy;
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there is so much blessedness in it, as not only the obtaining of it, but the very motion of the heart this way is worth all the world, in Act. 2. we read, there were many thousands that had their hearts pricked at hearing the Word preached,
there is so much blessedness in it, as not only the obtaining of it, but the very motion of the heart this Way is worth all the world, in Act. 2. we read, there were many thousands that had their hearts pricked At hearing the Word preached,
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and they cryed out men and brethren, What shall we do to be saved? O that there were a disposition in the hearts of men to cry thus;and they cried out men and brothers, What shall we do to be saved? Oh that there were a disposition in the hearts of men to cry thus;
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we see it is our blessedness if we have it; and if we have it not, we are all cursed for ever;
we see it is our blessedness if we have it; and if we have it not, we Are all cursed for ever;
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What shall we do to get it? Mar. 10.17. we read of one came running after Christ, saying, What shall I do to be saved? O that your hearts were now in such a frame to come running after Christ, saying, What shall we do that our sins may be pardoned:
What shall we do to get it? Mar. 10.17. we read of one Come running After christ, saying, What shall I do to be saved? Oh that your hearts were now in such a frame to come running After christ, saying, What shall we do that our Sins may be pardoned:
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but before I come to any thing else, it is necessary by way of caution or proviso to say three or four things.
but before I come to any thing Else, it is necessary by Way of caution or proviso to say three or four things.
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First, This; that although I must seek after God for the pardon of sin, yet know there is nothing in a natural man that is or can be acceptable ;
First, This; that although I must seek After God for the pardon of since, yet know there is nothing in a natural man that is or can be acceptable;
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all his endeavours have not that in them that can gain him acceptance with God:
all his endeavours have not that in them that can gain him acceptance with God:
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But then to what purpose are we to endeavour to do any thing? yes, we must be striving after the pardon of sin,
But then to what purpose Are we to endeavour to do any thing? yes, we must be striving After the pardon of since,
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although without Christ we can do nothing;
although without christ we can do nothing;
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and a bad tree cannot bring forth good fruit, yet it is to purpose that we be doing,
and a bad tree cannot bring forth good fruit, yet it is to purpose that we be doing,
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for God likes well the exercise of the work of common gifts;
for God likes well the exercise of the work of Common Gifts;
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though they are not saving, and to eternal life, yet God likes the exercise of them so far as there is any thing good and commends them;
though they Are not Saving, and to Eternal life, yet God likes the exercise of them so Far as there is any thing good and commends them;
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when that young man came to Christ, Mar. 10.21.
when that young man Come to christ, Mar. 10.21.
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Christ look't upon him and loved him, though not with such a love as to save him and bring him to eternal life, christ looked upon him and loved him, though not with such a love as to save him and bring him to Eternal life,
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yet God did discover love to such a one;
yet God did discover love to such a one;
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therefore it is to some purpose that a man should put himself on doing what he can,
Therefore it is to Some purpose that a man should put himself on doing what he can,
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if it be only for that. 2. It is to some purpose that the heart be stirring after God and Christ,
if it be only for that. 2. It is to Some purpose that the heart be stirring After God and christ,
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because hereby we shall evidence that we are not so negligent of God and Christ, and the things of eternal life as we were before. Because hereby we shall evidence that we Are not so negligent of God and christ, and the things of Eternal life as we were before.
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3. It is to some purpose, for in the stirring of the common works of Gods Spirit, God many times comes in with saving works ;
3. It is to Some purpose, for in the stirring of the Common works of God's Spirit, God many times comes in with Saving works;
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for God works not upon men as upon stocks or stones, but God puts them on by stirring up the common works of his Spirit,
for God works not upon men as upon stocks or stones, but God puts them on by stirring up the Common works of his Spirit,
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and at that time when they are most in stirring, it is Gods usual way to come in with the saving works of his Spirit;
and At that time when they Are most in stirring, it is God's usual Way to come in with the Saving works of his Spirit;
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therefore it is not to no purpose that we are putting on poor creatures to do what they can.
Therefore it is not to no purpose that we Are putting on poor creatures to do what they can.
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The second Caution is this, That whatsoever any one doth in seeking after Christ before he has union with Christ, it is not to be reckoned on as the condition of the Covenant of Grace or a Gospel-work ;
The second Caution is this, That whatsoever any one does in seeking After christ before he has Union with christ, it is not to be reckoned on as the condition of the Covenant of Grace or a Gospel work;
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there are no preparatory works for the receiving of Christ, that are the condition of the Covenant of grace;
there Are no preparatory works for the receiving of christ, that Are the condition of the Covenant of grace;
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though they be such things as we must follow after, yet they are not the condition of the Covenant of grace:
though they be such things as we must follow After, yet they Are not the condition of the Covenant of grace:
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Now that that is the condition of the Covenant of grace sanctifies him that hath it,
Now that that is the condition of the Covenant of grace Sanctifies him that hath it,
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and follows upon our union with Christ; though God uses to carry on the soul in the way of legal terrors, humiliations, and the like;
and follows upon our Union with christ; though God uses to carry on the soul in the Way of Legal terrors, humiliations, and the like;
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yet these are not the work of the Covenant of grace; and therefore this may help many a poor soul about terrors of Conscience and humiliations;
yet these Are not the work of the Covenant of grace; and Therefore this may help many a poor soul about terrors of Conscience and humiliations;
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that are troubled that they never had those degrees as others have; why as they do not prepare and fit thee for Christ;
that Are troubled that they never had those Degrees as Others have; why as they do not prepare and fit thee for christ;
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so the want of them is no hinderance to the receiving of Christ.
so the want of them is no hindrance to the receiving of christ.
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The third Caution is this that follows on the other, That though you put your selves upon the use of all means to the receiving of Christ,
The third Caution is this that follows on the other, That though you put your selves upon the use of all means to the receiving of christ,
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yet take heed you do not rest in any of those preparatory works, there's a great deal of danger in that;yet take heed you do not rest in any of those preparatory works, there's a great deal of danger in that;
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many souls mistake, and it is to be feared it is in this, the resting in something that they have done;
many Souls mistake, and it is to be feared it is in this, the resting in something that they have done;
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it may be God has awakened their Consciences, and they fall upon working, upon humbling and reforming themselves, and here they rest;
it may be God has awakened their Consciences, and they fallen upon working, upon humbling and reforming themselves, and Here they rest;
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but this is a mistake, you must not rest until you find you are in Christ,
but this is a mistake, you must not rest until you find you Are in christ,
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and until there be an union with Christ and your souls;
and until there be an Union with christ and your Souls;
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the work is not therefore done because you are humbled and reformed, and run another course to what you did before. for Rom. 9.16. 'Tis not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy ;
the work is not Therefore done Because you Are humbled and reformed, and run Another course to what you did before. for Rom. 9.16. It's not of him that wills, nor of him that Runneth, but of God that shows mercy;
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not of him that willeth, that is, that hath some good affections to it;
not of him that wills, that is, that hath Some good affections to it;
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nor of him that runneth, that is, though his endeavours be never so strong, yet 'tis not of him neither:
nor of him that Runneth, that is, though his endeavours be never so strong, yet it's not of him neither:
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many think they have peace in their souls upon their good desires and endeavours;
many think they have peace in their Souls upon their good Desires and endeavours;
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when their hearts are mightily stirr'd, and they wonderfully inlarged, then they make no question but all is done,
when their hearts Are mightily stirred, and they wonderfully enlarged, then they make no question but all is done,
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and they quiet their hearts with that, and think there is no further work to be done; but it is not so;
and they quiet their hearts with that, and think there is no further work to be done; but it is not so;
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Not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy ; though we must;Not of him that wills, nor of him that Runneth, but of God that shows mercy; though we must;
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will, and we must run, yet there may be running and striving to enter in, and yet not enter ;
will, and we must run, yet there may be running and striving to enter in, and yet not enter;
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this is a very great point, to let us see all of us what need we have of the free grace of God in pardoning of our sin.
this is a very great point, to let us see all of us what need we have of the free grace of God in pardoning of our since.
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Fourthly, Though God does not tie himself to come in to pardon upon these preparatory works going before,
Fourthly, Though God does not tie himself to come in to pardon upon these preparatory works going before,
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yet it is worthy of the utmost endeavours of any soul in the world, that there is a possibility of the obtaining of it ;yet it is worthy of the utmost endeavours of any soul in the world, that there is a possibility of the obtaining of it;
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though God tie not himself to give pardon on those works, yet there is enough in it to require the utmost endeavours of any one to be laid out, could we do ten thousand times more than we can,
though God tie not himself to give pardon on those works, yet there is enough in it to require the utmost endeavours of any one to be laid out, could we do ten thousand times more than we can,
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even the very possibility of obtaining pardon, is worth the calling forth of all our strength;
even the very possibility of obtaining pardon, is worth the calling forth of all our strength;
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know that the very possibility of having sin pardoned, is enough to set all your hearts a work to seek after it,
know that the very possibility of having since pardoned, is enough to Set all your hearts a work to seek After it,
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though God do not tie himself to come in then and pardon;
though God do not tie himself to come in then and pardon;
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tis not thus, that God would have his creature seek unto him, and then all should be left unto that seeking;
this not thus, that God would have his creature seek unto him, and then all should be left unto that seeking;
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no, for if that were granted, that God did foresee something that his creature would do,
no, for if that were granted, that God did foresee something that his creature would do,
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and upon that he would give him pardon, then all the world would be saved; but all the world do not what they can;
and upon that he would give him pardon, then all the world would be saved; but all the world do not what they can;
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if God had tied himself to come in then when men do what they can, all the world might be saved; but it is not so:
if God had tied himself to come in then when men do what they can, all the world might be saved; but it is not so:
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God hath left it so that he will have his creature (do what he can) to relie upon him;
God hath left it so that he will have his creature (do what he can) to rely upon him;
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and when he doth come in, then he enters into the greatest and strongest bonds that can be to do his creature good;
and when he does come in, then he enters into the greatest and Strongest bonds that can be to do his creature good;
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but I come to inforce the Exhortation for to seek after the pardon of sin.
but I come to enforce the Exhortation for to seek After the pardon of since.
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You will say, How must we seek it? and what is to be done? You will say, How must we seek it? and what is to be done?
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First, In the seeking pardon of your sins set your selves as in the presence of God, and put this upon your souls;
First, In the seeking pardon of your Sins Set your selves as in the presence of God, and put this upon your Souls;
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I am now looking after the pardon of sin, but how do I do it? does my heart work so in it as that I can satisfie my own Conscience in the work I do? that it is such a work, that may testifie my high respect to God from whom I seek it;
I am now looking After the pardon of since, but how do I do it? does my heart work so in it as that I can satisfy my own Conscience in the work I do? that it is such a work, that may testify my high respect to God from whom I seek it;
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is it such a work as manifests that I am sensible, it is a business of the most infinite concernment that I have in all the world;
is it such a work as manifests that I am sensible, it is a business of the most infinite concernment that I have in all the world;
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and am I sensible of the infinite Power and Majesty of God as one that is infinitly above me;
and am I sensible of the infinite Power and Majesty of God as one that is infinitely above me;
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when you seek after pardon, you must do it so, as that you may be able to satisfie your Consciences that your seeking is such a work as does hold forth the glorious greatness of that God that you are seeking after;
when you seek After pardon, you must do it so, as that you may be able to satisfy your Consciences that your seeking is such a work as does hold forth the glorious greatness of that God that you Are seeking After;
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many pray slightly, as God be merciful to me, and mumble over a few words, and have done;
many pray slightly, as God be merciful to me, and mumble over a few words, and have done;
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does this hold forth that they have such an apprehension of the greatness of the power of that God they seek after, surely no; thats the first.
does this hold forth that they have such an apprehension of the greatness of the power of that God they seek After, surely not; thats the First.
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Secondly, If thou wilt seek after pardon of sin, it must be such a seeking as may testifie that thou dost prize thy life here in this world above all things else in it ;
Secondly, If thou wilt seek After pardon of since, it must be such a seeking as may testify that thou dost prize thy life Here in this world above all things Else in it;
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because God gives thee time in it to seek after him;
Because God gives thee time in it to seek After him;
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Is thy seeking such that manifests the time of thy life is given the for this very end? if you were sensible of this, you would seek it in another manner than you do;
Is thy seeking such that manifests the time of thy life is given the for this very end? if you were sensible of this, you would seek it in Another manner than you do;
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you would seek it as a condemn'd man seeks his pardon;
you would seek it as a condemned man seeks his pardon;
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for certainly, every man is a condemn'd man, and the time of your life is like a condemn'd mans time, between his condemnation and execution:
for Certainly, every man is a condemned man, and the time of your life is like a condemned men time, between his condemnation and execution:
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Now does your seeking testifie and witness that you spend your time, and that your hearts are so stir'd in seeking pardon,
Now does your seeking testify and witness that you spend your time, and that your hearts Are so stirred in seeking pardon,
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as that it holds forth you account your lives pretious, and use it for the same end, to get the pardon of your sin,
as that it holds forth you account your lives precious, and use it for the same end, to get the pardon of your since,
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if a condemn'd man have time to seek a pardon two or three days;
if a condemned man have time to seek a pardon two or three days;
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and he followes drinking, playing, and the like, certainly none would apprehend this man spent his time,
and he follows drinking, playing, and the like, Certainly none would apprehend this man spent his time,
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as if it were given him for to get his pardon; look upon the courses and lives of most men;
as if it were given him for to get his pardon; look upon the courses and lives of most men;
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and are they such that does testifie they live to that very end, to seek pardon? if men were so sensible of it,
and Are they such that does testify they live to that very end, to seek pardon? if men were so sensible of it,
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as they should, they would cry and weep, and lament unto God for the pardon of their sins,
as they should, they would cry and weep, and lament unto God for the pardon of their Sins,
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and so carry it as would testifie they prize their lives at a high rate for this end, that they may seek the pardon of their sins.
and so carry it as would testify they prize their lives At a high rate for this end, that they may seek the pardon of their Sins.
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Thirdly, It must be done so, as that you may have this testimony in your Consciences, that you never sought after any thing in the world so as you sought after this ;
Thirdly, It must be done so, as that you may have this testimony in your Consciences, that you never sought After any thing in the world so as you sought After this;
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though it was never so an important occasion, yet there is nothing after which your endevours have been so powerful as after this;
though it was never so an important occasion, yet there is nothing After which your endeavours have been so powerful as After this;
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I appeale to you in this place;
I appeal to you in this place;
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is the work of your souls after pardon so? as that in your own Consciences you can say,
is the work of your Souls After pardon so? as that in your own Consciences you can say,
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if any business ever took up my heart, this hath, if ever my spirit was up in any thing in the world it is in this;
if any business ever took up my heart, this hath, if ever my Spirit was up in any thing in the world it is in this;
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certainly, unless it be so, you have not done that that God requires of you.
Certainly, unless it be so, you have not done that that God requires of you.
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Fourthly, You must so do it as apprehending God is ready to be gone, and to turne away from you ;
Fourthly, You must so do it as apprehending God is ready to be gone, and to turn away from you;
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you must so seek after him, as apprehending, for ought you know, that God is just a going away;
you must so seek After him, as apprehending, for ought you know, that God is just a going away;
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and if thou hast it not now, 'tis uncertain whether thou shalt ever have it;
and if thou hast it not now, it's uncertain whither thou shalt ever have it;
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the soul must cry as a poor Malefactor does when the Judge is on the Bench, he cries all that while;
the soul must cry as a poor Malefactor does when the Judge is on the Bench, he cries all that while;
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but when he is ready to rise, and is going off, then he cries mercy, mercy;
but when he is ready to rise, and is going off, then he cries mercy, mercy;
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when he thinks, if he let him go, then he shall never see his face more; he cries then to purpose;
when he thinks, if he let him go, then he shall never see his face more; he cries then to purpose;
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so should it be with every soul that understands the danger of losing of it;
so should it be with every soul that understands the danger of losing of it;
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you should so seek after it, as looking on your selves standing before God the Judge of all the World, having the sentence of death out against you,
you should so seek After it, as looking on your selves standing before God the Judge of all the World, having the sentence of death out against you,
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yet for the present God is looking on you, and admits of you to look on him;
yet for the present God is looking on you, and admits of you to look on him;
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but so as apprehending God ready to turn aside, and you know not whether ever he will grant you such an opportunity of seeing him any more;
but so as apprehending God ready to turn aside, and you know not whither ever he will grant you such an opportunity of seeing him any more;
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O then if a man would seek after God as ready to turn aside from him,
Oh then if a man would seek After God as ready to turn aside from him,
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and for ought he knows, he should never see him more: Certainly, if you know the evil of sin, and the blessedness of pardon of sin;
and for ought he knows, he should never see him more: Certainly, if you know the evil of since, and the blessedness of pardon of since;
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What a deep impression would such an apprehension make upon your hearts.
What a deep impression would such an apprehension make upon your hearts.
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Fifthly, So seek after it as that thou may'st testifie thou would'st sanctifie the great Name of God in it ;
Fifthly, So seek After it as that thou Mayest testify thou Wouldst sanctify the great Name of God in it;
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I do not say thou can'st do it, but thou must endeavour after it, and desire that that which thou dost may have some resemblance to it;
I do not say thou Canst do it, but thou must endeavour After it, and desire that that which thou dost may have Some resemblance to it;
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there is no work that ever God did from all eternity, that hath so much or more of his Name in it,
there is no work that ever God did from all eternity, that hath so much or more of his Name in it,
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than this work of the pardon of sin hath;
than this work of the pardon of since hath;
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this is a positive work of God, and is for this end to declare his Name ;
this is a positive work of God, and is for this end to declare his Name;
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the works and Counsels of God about this was the greatest thing that ever God did;
the works and Counsels of God about this was the greatest thing that ever God did;
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you heard much concerning the glory of God in this work, in the opening of the Doctrine:
you herd much Concerning the glory of God in this work, in the opening of the Doctrine:
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Now what I put you upon in the use is this, That in seeking pardon of sin, know you are are so to endeavour after it,
Now what I put you upon in the use is this, That in seeking pardon of since, know you Are Are so to endeavour After it,
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as your endeavours may hold forth the apprehensions your souls have of the great Name of God: as your endeavours may hold forth the apprehensions your Souls have of the great Name of God:
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certainly this sanctifies Gods Name when we perform it so, when there is a work upon our souls suitable in some measure to the excellent and glorious Name of God that appears in some measure in the work that we are conversant about:
Certainly this Sanctifies God's Name when we perform it so, when there is a work upon our Souls suitable in Some measure to the excellent and glorious Name of God that appears in Some measure in the work that we Are conversant about:
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as suppose it be the speaking of any attribute of God, then I sanctifie Gods Name,
as suppose it be the speaking of any attribute of God, then I sanctify God's Name,
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when there is that reverential respect to God in reference to such an Attribute;
when there is that reverential respect to God in Referente to such an Attribute;
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so when I give God praise for a mercy, I sanctifie Cods Name when there is a work upon my heart suitable to that glorious Name of God that appears in that mercy bestowed on me;
so when I give God praise for a mercy, I sanctify Cods Name when there is a work upon my heart suitable to that glorious Name of God that appears in that mercy bestowed on me;
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so if I seek after God for a blessing, then I reverence Gods Name, when there is such a disposition in my heart, that is somewhat suitable to the glorious Name of God that appears in that blessing:
so if I seek After God for a blessing, then I Reverence God's Name, when there is such a disposition in my heart, that is somewhat suitable to the glorious Name of God that appears in that blessing:
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so in endeavouring to sanctifie Gods Name in seeking after pardon of sin, thou dost it then,
so in endeavouring to sanctify God's Name in seeking After pardon of since, thou dost it then,
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when there is such a frame in thy heart as may hold forth to Men and Angels, that this work of thine hath some kind of suitableness to the glorious Name of God that appears in it;
when there is such a frame in thy heart as may hold forth to Men and Angels, that this work of thine hath Some kind of suitableness to the glorious Name of God that appears in it;
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this is to sanctifie the Name of God, and this is a great work; this is the great thing for which thou wast made;
this is to sanctify the Name of God, and this is a great work; this is the great thing for which thou wast made;
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and this is the great thing for which the counsels of God, yea the deep counsels of God were set a work from all eternity:
and this is the great thing for which the Counsels of God, yea the deep Counsels of God were Set a work from all eternity:
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Now the dispositions of our spirits must be such, as may manifest the great end, the wisdom and counsels of God had in it,
Now the dispositions of our spirits must be such, as may manifest the great end, the Wisdom and Counsels of God had in it,
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and therefore it must be a great work that must manifest that; for certainly those whom God pardons he makes them understand what pardon means.
and Therefore it must be a great work that must manifest that; for Certainly those whom God Pardons he makes them understand what pardon means.
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Now th•n, if thy seeking be such as that thou knowest what it is thou seekest after,
Now th•n, if thy seeking be such as that thou Knowest what it is thou Seekest After,
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then it must hold forth also that thou dost understand the Name of God is exceeding glorious in it;
then it must hold forth also that thou dost understand the Name of God is exceeding glorious in it;
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and then as thou doest apprehend this, so accordingly thy heart will work after it;
and then as thou dost apprehend this, so accordingly thy heart will work After it;
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and therefore when you are alone, and you find your hearts working this way, say, What do I do? Do I so call upon him,
and Therefore when you Are alone, and you find your hearts working this Way, say, What do I do? Do I so call upon him,
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and seek after him, as that this work of mine declares to God and my own Conscience I seek for it so,
and seek After him, as that this work of mine declares to God and my own Conscience I seek for it so,
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as that I may manifest the glorious Name of the great God is in it? certainly if I do not do it thus, I take Gods Name in vain.
as that I may manifest the glorious Name of the great God is in it? Certainly if I do not do it thus, I take God's Name in vain.
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Sixthly, Further, you must seek after it as if you were now to answer for all your sins before the Lord,
Sixthly, Further, you must seek After it as if you were now to answer for all your Sins before the Lord,
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as you would wish you had done it then, so do it now; I put it to every one of you;as you would wish you had done it then, so do it now; I put it to every one of you;
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Have you not been on your sick-beds, and in your apprehension neer unto death;
Have you not been on your sick-beds, and in your apprehension near unto death;
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hath not God wakened your Consciences, and you have been afraid upon the account of your sins;
hath not God wakened your Consciences, and you have been afraid upon the account of your Sins;
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what kind of temper your souls have been in then, know it concerns you every day in the whole course of your lives to have the same apprehensions as you had at that time;
what kind of temper your Souls have been in then, know it concerns you every day in the Whole course of your lives to have the same apprehensions as you had At that time;
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do now as then you would have done:
do now as then you would have done:
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certainly thou dost not understand what pardon of sin means, if thou dost not seek it thus.
Certainly thou dost not understand what pardon of since means, if thou dost not seek it thus.
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Seaventhly, Do it as thou thinkest in thy Conscience the damned souls in Hell would do if God should give them a possibility, What would they do if God should proclaim unto them a possibility of pardon? what would they do? divers things you may conceive they would do;
Seaventhly, Do it as thou Thinkest in thy Conscience the damned Souls in Hell would do if God should give them a possibility, What would they do if God should proclaim unto them a possibility of pardon? what would they do? diverse things you may conceive they would do;
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and here it comes up fully to my hand to put you upon it, •o say, O! what shall I do? Were we to preach to them in Hell, do you think that there is any one of them but would mightily cry to the God of Heaven;
and Here it comes up Fully to my hand to put you upon it, •o say, OH! what shall I do? Were we to preach to them in Hell, do you think that there is any one of them but would mightily cry to the God of Heaven;
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'tis not like that any one of such an Auditory but would mightily cry to God,
it's not like that any one of such an Auditory but would mightily cry to God,
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if the great counsels of God concerning pardon of sin were preacht to them;
if the great Counsels of God Concerning pardon of since were preached to them;
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and will not every one of you now mightily cry to God for it? certainly if they would do it in Hell,
and will not every one of you now mightily cry to God for it? Certainly if they would do it in Hell,
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Why should not you do it now;
Why should not you do it now;
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that which you think they would do, not with a few slight vain expressions, do you do now with all your might.
that which you think they would do, not with a few slight vain expressions, do you do now with all your might.
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Eightly, Do this: so seek after it as to desire if it were possible that you might bring as much glory unto God,
Eighth, Do this: so seek After it as to desire if it were possible that you might bring as much glory unto God,
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as he would have had of you if he should have damn'd you for ever ;as he would have had of you if he should have damned you for ever;
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this is an excellent frame of spirit though you do not know it, but though you do not,
this is an excellent frame of Spirit though you do not know it, but though you do not,
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yet you should put your selves upon such a kind of work and God may come in;
yet you should put your selves upon such a kind of work and God may come in;
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you cry out for pardon, but never cry out for Gods honour, O what shall become of the honour of God that he hath lost by me,
you cry out for pardon, but never cry out for God's honour, Oh what shall become of the honour of God that he hath lost by me,
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and the dishonour I have brought to him, say, O Lord I have dishonoured thy Name, O that I might so honour thy Name as I have dishonoured it ;
and the dishonour I have brought to him, say, Oh Lord I have dishonoured thy Name, Oh that I might so honour thy Name as I have dishonoured it;
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O Lord thou mightest make up thy honour in my eternal damnation;
Oh Lord thou Mightest make up thy honour in my Eternal damnation;
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but O Lord, I would if I could do any thing that might make up that dishonour that I have brought by my sin,
but Oh Lord, I would if I could do any thing that might make up that dishonour that I have brought by my since,
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if I could do any thing that thou mightest have any honour in, I would do it:
if I could do any thing that thou Mightest have any honour in, I would do it:
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for a close, I shall put this for a consideration to you;
for a close, I shall put this for a consideration to you;
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whatsoever you would do upon any supposition, suppose your danger were as great as ever it was in all your lives, what you would do then do it now ;whatsoever you would do upon any supposition, suppose your danger were as great as ever it was in all your lives, what you would do then do it now;
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you must do all that can be done by a creature:
you must do all that can be done by a creature:
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Now if you would do more on such a supposition as this, after all those Sermons you have heard of the evil of sin,
Now if you would do more on such a supposition as this, After all those Sermons you have herd of the evil of since,
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and now of the great blessedness of the pardon of sin, if you do not do what a creature is able to do,
and now of the great blessedness of the pardon of since, if you do not do what a creature is able to do,
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How can you look for pardon of sin in the face of God? and therefore what you would do on any such supposition, do now,
How can you look for pardon of since in the face of God? and Therefore what you would do on any such supposition, do now,
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though thou shouldest not get pardon;
though thou Shouldst not get pardon;
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suppose such a thing as if thou wer't now ready to be damn'd, yet is it not better to do it,
suppose such a thing as if thou Were't now ready to be damned, yet is it not better to do it,
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than not to do it? Having spoken of these general things, I come now more garticularly to the other part of the Question, What is to be done?
than not to do it? Having spoken of these general things, I come now more garticularly to the other part of the Question, What is to be done?
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First, This is to be done, be sure thou takest off thy heart from all other imaginary blessedness ;
First, This is to be done, be sure thou Takest off thy heart from all other imaginary blessedness;
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certainly there is no man in the world but hath somewhat else his heart was running out after;
Certainly there is no man in the world but hath somewhat Else his heart was running out After;
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now thou must get off thy heart from that thing whatever it be; it may be thy heart was set upon friends, or upon pleasures of the flesh,
now thou must get off thy heart from that thing whatever it be; it may be thy heart was Set upon Friends, or upon pleasures of the Flesh,
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and thou thoughtest thy self happy the more thou had'st liberty for thy lust, and the like;
and thou thoughtest thy self happy the more thou Hadst liberty for thy lust, and the like;
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now thou must be convinc't that thou hast fed upon ashes, and hast not been able to say there is a lie in my right hand ;
now thou must be convinced that thou hast fed upon Ashes, and hast not been able to say there is a lie in my right hand;
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but God hath now shewed me there is a lie, and I have look't for happiness else where;
but God hath now showed me there is a lie, and I have looked for happiness Else where;
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but now I see it is not there to be found, win thy soul fully to this;
but now I see it is not there to be found, win thy soul Fully to this;
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O my soul art thou taken off from all other things, hath God convinc't thee that thou may'st have honours, riches, pleasures,
Oh my soul art thou taken off from all other things, hath God convinced thee that thou Mayest have honours, riches, pleasures,
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and yet be a Reprobate, wo unto me for the time that I have lost, I have laid out my time and mony for another blessedness, that is no where to be found but in the grace of God.
and yet be a Reprobate, woe unto me for the time that I have lost, I have laid out my time and money for Another blessedness, that is no where to be found but in the grace of God.
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Secondly, Let Conscience have free liberty to shew thee thy sins, and charge them upon thee, yea to accuse and condemn thee,
Secondly, Let Conscience have free liberty to show thee thy Sins, and charge them upon thee, yea to accuse and condemn thee,
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and do thou help thy Conscience; when Conscience accuses and condemns, then do thou condemn thy self;
and do thou help thy Conscience; when Conscience accuses and condemns, then do thou condemn thy self;
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if thou would'st be pardoned, then give Conscience scope and liberty;
if thou Wouldst be pardoned, then give Conscience scope and liberty;
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'tis very dangerous when God begins to stir the hearts of men and women, to make any stop or give any check to Conscience there, the wisest course is to give Conscience liberty,
it's very dangerous when God begins to stir the hearts of men and women, to make any stop or give any check to Conscience there, the Wisest course is to give Conscience liberty,
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for it will have liberty one day to accuse and condemn you;
for it will have liberty one day to accuse and condemn you;
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Why will you not now give it liberty? Conscience will one day bring all thy evil deeds before thee and accuse thee;
Why will you not now give it liberty? Conscience will one day bring all thy evil Deeds before thee and accuse thee;
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now let it accuse and condemn thee, and certainly if thou dost so, thou art in a very good way to come to have absolution of thy sins in thy Conscince now;
now let it accuse and condemn thee, and Certainly if thou dost so, thou art in a very good Way to come to have absolution of thy Sins in thy Conscience now;
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for at the great day the Books shall be opened:
for At the great day the Books shall be opened:
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Now bring as it were a day of Judgment upon thy self, contract the Throne of God into your own hearts,
Now bring as it were a day of Judgement upon thy self, contract the Throne of God into your own hearts,
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and call for the Book of Conscience, and say, Conscience? What say'st thou against me that I may get it blotted out now, that it may not be read against me at the day of Judgment?
and call for the Book of Conscience, and say, Conscience? What Sayest thou against me that I may get it blotted out now, that it may not be read against me At the day of Judgement?
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Thirdly, Be willing to own all thy sins, confess, discover them with all the heart-breaking circumstances and aggravations thou canst possible, the Lord knows thy sins whether thou confessest them or not;
Thirdly, Be willing to own all thy Sins, confess, discover them with all the Heartbreaking Circumstances and aggravations thou Canst possible, the Lord knows thy Sins whither thou Confessest them or not;
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but God will have thee to come and lay them open, God will have thee to come and charge thy self with them:
but God will have thee to come and lay them open, God will have thee to come and charge thy self with them:
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'tis a very good thing to open Conscience freely before the Lord, not in a slight way,
it's a very good thing to open Conscience freely before the Lord, not in a slight Way,
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but in a way of anguish and bitterness of spirit bewailing them, and crying by way of Prayer and Petition against them.
but in a Way of anguish and bitterness of Spirit bewailing them, and crying by Way of Prayer and Petition against them.
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Fourthly, Be willing to accept of the punishment of sin, say, O Lord, as thus I do charge and acknowledge, bewail and cry out of my sin;
Fourthly, Be willing to accept of the punishment of since, say, Oh Lord, as thus I do charge and acknowledge, bewail and cry out of my since;
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so here I am Lord, ready and willing to accept of the punishment of my sin,
so Here I am Lord, ready and willing to accept of the punishment of my since,
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and the soul that is in this frame is in a comfortable way of pardon of sin.
and the soul that is in this frame is in a comfortable Way of pardon of since.
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Fifthly, Resolve to avoid sin whatever come of it, at that very time when thou art seeking pardon, of sin be sure to resolve never to sin again,
Fifthly, Resolve to avoid since whatever come of it, At that very time when thou art seeking pardon, of since be sure to resolve never to sin again,
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for know, that for ought thou knowest, the very next sin thou committest may make God come upon thee for all thy former sins. And then
for know, that for ought thou Knowest, the very next since thou Committest may make God come upon thee for all thy former Sins. And then
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Sixthly, Cast out whatsoever is gotten by false ways, make restitution, as Zacheus did, Luk. 19. Seaventhly, Be sure that thou be put off with nothing else but pardon of sin ;
Sixthly, Cast out whatsoever is got by false ways, make restitution, as Zacchaeus did, Luk. 19. Seaventhly, Be sure that thou be put off with nothing Else but pardon of since;
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never rest keeping thy soul always in a waiting frame, looking up to God for pardon:
never rest keeping thy soul always in a waiting frame, looking up to God for pardon:
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To all these things I shall add, that all these must have reference to the great work of the Son of God,
To all these things I shall add, that all these must have Referente to the great work of the Son of God,
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when you cry out, What shall we do? though I have spoken of divers things,
when you cry out, What shall we do? though I have spoken of diverse things,
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yet know all is with reference unto Christ the Son of God, God-Man;
yet know all is with Referente unto christ the Son of God, God-Man;
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look upon him as the head of the second Covenant offering up himself for our sins, let thine eye be upon him,
look upon him as the head of the second Covenant offering up himself for our Sins, let thine eye be upon him,
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and as thou givest thy Conscience liberty to charge thy sins upon thy own soul, so charge them upon Christ the head of the second Covenant;
and as thou givest thy Conscience liberty to charge thy Sins upon thy own soul, so charge them upon christ the head of the second Covenant;
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have an eye to him for the discharge of them;
have an eye to him for the discharge of them;
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Dost thou vomit up thy sin by confession, and cry to God for pardon? remember that thou cry to him through the mediation of Jesus Christ;
Dost thou vomit up thy since by Confessi, and cry to God for pardon? Remember that thou cry to him through the mediation of jesus christ;
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look upon him that must make up the breach, restore thee to favour, and remove the curse :
look upon him that must make up the breach, restore thee to favour, and remove the curse:
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in every work be sure thou eye Christ, and make use of these rules so, as may further the venturing of thy soul upon Christ;
in every work be sure thou eye christ, and make use of these rules so, as may further the venturing of thy soul upon christ;
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except thy soul rise to this, to work thee to Christ, all the other is but a natural work,
except thy soul rise to this, to work thee to christ, all the other is but a natural work,
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though as I said before, that thou shouldest let Conscience condemn thee, and that thou have anguish of spirit, know all these are but natural works, any further then they serve in reference unto Christ:
though as I said before, that thou Shouldst let Conscience condemn thee, and that thou have anguish of Spirit, know all these Are but natural works, any further then they serve in Referente unto christ:
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And now I have shewed you what you are to do, What is it that you will do? will you set up your resolution, that through the grace of God in Christ, whatever hath been told you, you will set about the same, then happy are you;
And now I have showed you what you Are to do, What is it that you will do? will you Set up your resolution, that through the grace of God in christ, whatever hath been told you, you will Set about the same, then happy Are you;
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but if you do it not, it may be you may wish you had done it when sin lies heavy on you;
but if you do it not, it may be you may wish you had done it when since lies heavy on you;
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then you will cry that God would be merciful to you, but then God and Conscience will say, I warned you at such a time, in such a place,
then you will cry that God would be merciful to you, but then God and Conscience will say, I warned you At such a time, in such a place,
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and were not you there put in a way to seek after pardon;
and were not you there put in a Way to seek After pardon;
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What did you do after you went away? the next day you went among your Companions,
What did you do After you went away? the next day you went among your Sodales,
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and were as drunk and as wicked as ever before; if it be so, then trouble will be upon you;
and were as drunk and as wicked as ever before; if it be so, then trouble will be upon you;
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it may be some poor creature that sat in the same pew with thee, had a heart to seek pardon,
it may be Some poor creature that sat in the same pew with thee, had a heart to seek pardon,
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and is absolved before men and Angels, and at the day of Judgment shall sit at Christs right hand,
and is absolved before men and Angels, and At the day of Judgement shall fit At Christ right hand,
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and thou that heardest the same Word, and hast neglected it, now comest to have thy soul for ever lie under the weight and burden of thy sins:
and thou that heardest the same Word, and hast neglected it, now Comest to have thy soul for ever lie under the weight and burden of thy Sins:
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God forbid that there should be such a difference made; thou hast heard the way, seek after the pardon of thy sin;
God forbid that there should be such a difference made; thou hast herd the Way, seek After the pardon of thy since;
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let it not be in vain that all these Sermons have been preach't unto you, Act. 10.43. when they preach't about pardon of sin, it says to him give all the Prophets witness ;
let it not be in vain that all these Sermons have been preached unto you, Act. 10.43. when they preached about pardon of since, it Says to him give all the prophets witness;
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O that you might come in and give witness that this day remission of sin was preach't unto you;
Oh that you might come in and give witness that this day remission of since was preached unto you;
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O that while you hear this Word, the Holy Ghost might fall upon you, that you might have your hearts fired with strong resolutions, to set about this work in the power of the Holy Ghost,
Oh that while you hear this Word, the Holy Ghost might fallen upon you, that you might have your hearts fired with strong resolutions, to Set about this work in the power of the Holy Ghost,
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and rest not in any thing on this side of a pardon:
and rest not in any thing on this side of a pardon:
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Now I come to give you some incouragements, and they will work two ways, either draw you to Christ,
Now I come to give you Some encouragements, and they will work two ways, either draw you to christ,
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or for ever stop your mouths, that you shall have nothing to say against him. I shall name fifteen incouragements unto you.
or for ever stop your mouths, that you shall have nothing to say against him. I shall name fifteen encouragements unto you.
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CHAP. XX. Of Encouragements to seek after Pardon of Sin.
CHAP. XX. Of Encouragements to seek After Pardon of Sin.
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FIrst, The time of your life is given for this very end, to seek the pardon of your sins ;
First, The time of your life is given for this very end, to seek the pardon of your Sins;
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if a man have any great business to do that concerns his life, and another comes to him,
if a man have any great business to do that concerns his life, and Another comes to him,
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and says, Sir, this is the very nick of time that you have taken, or else you had been lost for ever,
and Says, Sir, this is the very neck of time that you have taken, or Else you had been lost for ever,
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so this is the very nick of time given you to get pardon of your sins and interest in the blood of Christ.
so this is the very neck of time given you to get pardon of your Sins and Interest in the blood of christ.
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Secondly, This time is not only afforded for this end, but the means the Lord hath brought you under is a great argument that he intends mercy for you, and you may conclude there are more of Gods Elect may have pardoning mercy than in former times;
Secondly, This time is not only afforded for this end, but the means the Lord hath brought you under is a great argument that he intends mercy for you, and you may conclude there Are more of God's Elect may have pardoning mercy than in former times;
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the light of the Gospel breaks forth, and certainly there is more to be brought in, the Gospel is the fruit of Christ's death,
the Light of the Gospel breaks forth, and Certainly there is more to be brought in, the Gospel is the fruit of Christ's death,
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and given for the Elects sake, Act. 18.9, 10. he bids him go end preach, for he had much people ;
and given for the Elects sake, Act. 18.9, 10. he bids him go end preach, for he had much people;
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he should have opposition, but go, be not afraid, for I have much people in that place;
he should have opposition, but go, be not afraid, for I have much people in that place;
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'tis true, the rain will fall upon the tiles as well as on the tender hearbs and grass;
it's true, the rain will fallen upon the tiles as well as on the tender herbs and grass;
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but certainly where God sends his Word he hath people to be gathered in;
but Certainly where God sends his Word he hath people to be gathered in;
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and if you take notice of Gods Providence in this point, it may much incourage you to come in, certainly there be many in this Congregation,
and if you take notice of God's Providence in this point, it may much encourage you to come in, Certainly there be many in this Congregation,
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and in others, where the Word is preached, that he will pardon, Mar. 10.46.
and in Others, where the Word is preached, that he will pardon, Mar. 10.46.
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The blind man hearing it was Christ that past by, he cryed for mercy, and many charged him to hold his peace, The blind man hearing it was christ that passed by, he cried for mercy, and many charged him to hold his peace,
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but he cried the more, and Christ stood still and called him unto him: but he cried the more, and christ stood still and called him unto him:
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Now if thou seest thy sin, and cryest for pardon, Christ will call thee to give pardoning mercy to thee as he did Bartimeus.
Now if thou See thy since, and Christ for pardon, christ will call thee to give pardoning mercy to thee as he did Bartimaeus.
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Thirdly, It may be thou art not only under the means of grace and the outward call,
Thirdly, It may be thou art not only under the means of grace and the outward call,
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but thou begin'st to feel an inward call, there are some stirrings of Gods Spirit within thee;but thou beginnest to feel an inward call, there Are Some stirrings of God's Spirit within thee;
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thou could'st say before, thou wonderedst what the matter was with people to run after Sermons,
thou Couldst say before, thou wonderedst what the matter was with people to run After Sermons,
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but now thou begin'st to feel the effect of it, And the glory of God appears to thee in this place,
but now thou beginnest to feel the Effect of it, And the glory of God appears to thee in this place,
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when thou art hearing of his Word ; thou may'st hence reason, as Manoa 's wife, Judg. 13.23. That certainly if God had intended to have killed us, he would not have received a burnt Offering and a meat Offering at our hands;
when thou art hearing of his Word; thou Mayest hence reason, as Manoa is wife, Judges 13.23. That Certainly if God had intended to have killed us, he would not have received a burned Offering and a meat Offering At our hands;
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neither would he have shewed us all these things ;neither would he have showed us all these things;
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so say to thy soul, if God had intended to kill me, he would not have been so willing to have drawn me after him,
so say to thy soul, if God had intended to kill me, he would not have been so willing to have drawn me After him,
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neither would he have shewed me all these things, and let that be an incouragement unto thee.
neither would he have showed me all these things, and let that be an encouragement unto thee.
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Fourthly, The end why God continues this world in being, is that he might give pardon to his Elect ;
Fourthly, The end why God continues this world in being, is that he might give pardon to his Elect;
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certainly this world had been dissolved long ago, if it were not that he might bring pardon to his Elect,
Certainly this world had been dissolved long ago, if it were not that he might bring pardon to his Elect,
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and to those that see their sins;
and to those that see their Sins;
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this must needs be a great incouragement to a soul, viz. to those that see their sins, to come in;
this must needs be a great encouragement to a soul, viz. to those that see their Sins, to come in;
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when this pardoning work is done, Christ will deliver up his Kingdom to his Father ;
when this pardoning work is done, christ will deliver up his Kingdom to his Father;
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if a malefactor should come to sue out his pardon, and one should say unto him, 'tis well Sir you are come,
if a Malefactor should come to sue out his pardon, and one should say unto him, it's well Sir you Are come,
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for the King would not have kept his Court so long here, but that you should come in;
for the King would not have kept his Court so long Here, but that you should come in;
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were not this a great incouragement? so say I, were it not that men should come to get the pardon of their sins, the Court of the world would have been broken up long before this time,
were not this a great encouragement? so say I, were it not that men should come to get the pardon of their Sins, the Court of the world would have been broken up long before this time,
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Fifthly, The principal scope of the Scriptures is for this very end, to reveal the pardoning grace of God ;
Fifthly, The principal scope of the Scriptures is for this very end, to reveal the pardoning grace of God;
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you have here the heart of God laid open;
you have Here the heart of God laid open;
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Christ wept and mourned that sinners would not come in, that they might be pardoned and saved.
christ wept and mourned that Sinners would not come in, that they might be pardoned and saved.
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I have read a story, that in Athens there was a Temple, and in that there was a woman weeping, I have read a story, that in Athens there was a Temple, and in that there was a woman weeping,
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and in one hand she had a bleeding Heart, and with the other she was writing Pardons ;and in one hand she had a bleeding Heart, and with the other she was writing Pardons;
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so Christ he stands weeping over you, that you will not come in, and he hath a bleeding heart, bleeding for you in the one hand,
so christ he Stands weeping over you, that you will not come in, and he hath a bleeding heart, bleeding for you in the one hand,
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and with the other hand he is ready to write you a pardon, Luk. 19.41, 42. nay, he does not only weep: But the
and with the other hand he is ready to write you a pardon, Luk. 19.41, 42. nay, he does not only weep: But the
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Sixth incouragement may be, He sends his Ambassadors to woe you to come in, and tells them they shall not take a denyal at your hands, 2 Cor. 5.20. They intreat and beg as in his Name, nay it is the beseechings and intreatings of God himself;
Sixth encouragement may be, He sends his ambassadors to woe you to come in, and tells them they shall not take a denial At your hands, 2 Cor. 5.20. They entreat and beg as in his Name, nay it is the beseechings and entreatings of God himself;
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as if a King should send one of the Attendants on him to a poor condemned Prisoner,
as if a King should send one of the Attendants on him to a poor condemned Prisoner,
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and say, go tell such a one that he must come for his pardon, and tell him, I beseech him,
and say, go tell such a one that he must come for his pardon, and tell him, I beseech him,
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and take no denyal of him, I beseech him to come in; would not this manifest the great willingness of the King to pardon;
and take no denial of him, I beseech him to come in; would not this manifest the great willingness of the King to pardon;
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God does so, he sends his Ministers and beseeches you to come in and take a pardon;
God does so, he sends his Ministers and Beseeches you to come in and take a pardon;
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'tis as certain God speaks thus by his Ministers, as if you heard God speaking by himself, this should move you to come in, Christ begs and intreats you to be reconciled, that his bloud might not be shed in vain:
it's as certain God speaks thus by his Ministers, as if you herd God speaking by himself, this should move you to come in, christ begs and intreats you to be reconciled, that his blood might not be shed in vain:
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seeing it is so, that God begs of thee to come in, why shouldest not thou come in,
seeing it is so, that God begs of thee to come in, why Shouldst not thou come in,
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and take pardon of thy sin, Why can'st not thou come in and give up thy self and all thou hast and art to him.
and take pardon of thy since, Why Canst not thou come in and give up thy self and all thou hast and art to him.
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Seventhly, Know it is the great office and work of Christs mediatorship to bind up the broken hearts of wounded sinners, Isai. 61.1. The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, and he hath anointed me, he hath sent me to preach good tidings to the meek;
Seventhly, Know it is the great office and work of Christ mediatorship to bind up the broken hearts of wounded Sinners, Isaiah 61.1. The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, and he hath anointed me, he hath sent me to preach good tidings to the meek;
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he hath seat me to bind up the broken hearted, to proclaim liberty to the Captives,
he hath seat me to bind up the broken hearted, to proclaim liberty to the Captives,
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and the opening of the Prison to them that are bound ; this in the New Testament is applyed to Christ.and the opening of the Prison to them that Are bound; this in the New Testament is applied to christ.
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Now this being the great work for which Christ came into the world, to bind up the broken-hearted, see whether thou canst not rely on Christ by an act of faith, this should be a great incouragement.
Now this being the great work for which christ Come into the world, to bind up the brokenhearted, see whither thou Canst not rely on christ by an act of faith, this should be a great encouragement.
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Eighthly, Consider that, that God thou hast to deal withal, his nature is mercy in the abstract ;
Eighthly, Consider that, that God thou hast to deal withal, his nature is mercy in the abstract;
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and if so, he is free in his mercy; as the Sun shines, because it's the nature of it to shine;
and if so, he is free in his mercy; as the Sun shines, Because it's the nature of it to shine;
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so the mercy of God must needs work freely, because it is his nature; as the fire burns naturally, Exod. 34. & Mic. 7.18. God pardons because he delights in mercy ;
so the mercy of God must needs work freely, Because it is his nature; as the fire burns naturally, Exod 34. & Mic. 7.18. God Pardons Because he delights in mercy;
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thou say'st thou art a poor sinner;
thou Sayest thou art a poor sinner;
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well, though it be so, yet thou may'st say, though God can see nothing in me,
well, though it be so, yet thou Mayest say, though God can see nothing in me,
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yet seeing that he is a God that delights in mercy, this may move me to come in: For
yet seeing that he is a God that delights in mercy, this may move me to come in: For
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1. He hath more delight in pardoning any sinner than in all the creatures of Heaven and Earth ;
1. He hath more delight in pardoning any sinner than in all the creatures of Heaven and Earth;
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God delights in all the works of his hands; but in this he delights in more than in all;
God delights in all the works of his hands; but in this he delights in more than in all;
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he delights in them all, but not so much as in magnifying his grace in Jesus Christ;
he delights in them all, but not so much as in magnifying his grace in jesus christ;
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for in this he magnifies his Son, and therefore he hath more pleasure, and takes more delight in pardoning a poor humbled sinner,
for in this he Magnifies his Son, and Therefore he hath more pleasure, and Takes more delight in pardoning a poor humbled sinner,
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than in all the works of his hands besides. 2. No one can take so much pleasure in the salvation of his own soul,
than in all the works of his hands beside. 2. No one can take so much pleasure in the salvation of his own soul,
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as God doth in pardoning of thy sin ;as God does in pardoning of thy since;
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and the reason is, because this is the greatest design that God hath, which is the setting out of his glory in his pardoning mercy in Christ,
and the reason is, Because this is the greatest Design that God hath, which is the setting out of his glory in his pardoning mercy in christ,
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and therefore this may be a great encouragement. 3. God is more delighted in the work of thy heart closing with free grace,
and Therefore this may be a great encouragement. 3. God is more delighted in the work of thy heart closing with free grace,
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than in all the legal works of humiliation ; what says Christ? this is the good will and pleasure of God ;than in all the Legal works of humiliation; what Says christ? this is the good will and pleasure of God;
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and David was called a man after Gods own heart ; Why? because he was a man that would do his will;
and David was called a man After God's own heart; Why? Because he was a man that would do his will;
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so that this is a great incouragement, though many abuse this and pervert it to their own destruction,
so that this is a great encouragement, though many abuse this and pervert it to their own destruction,
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yet God will have it taught, that thou mightest have the comfort of it, and therefore thou shouldest close with God and come in,
yet God will have it taught, that thou Mightest have the Comfort of it, and Therefore thou Shouldst close with God and come in,
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and take hold of his pardoning mercy.
and take hold of his pardoning mercy.
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Ninthly, Though God hath taken such a way in mercy to pardon sin, yet he loseth nothing in his justice ;
Ninthly, Though God hath taken such a Way in mercy to pardon since, yet he loses nothing in his Justice;
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Christ hath taken such order that his glory shall no way be diminished, his justice shall be satisfied;
christ hath taken such order that his glory shall no Way be diminished, his Justice shall be satisfied;
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and therefore thou need'st not say thus, I have so sinned against God that I know not, that I cannot tell how to make up his glory;
and Therefore thou Needest not say thus, I have so sinned against God that I know not, that I cannot tell how to make up his glory;
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for there is care taken for that already, and therefore that need not discourage thee.
for there is care taken for that already, and Therefore that need not discourage thee.
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Tenthly, There are as vile sinners now Triumphing in Heaven as any of you that are here, be you never so black and vile, and therefore be not discouraged at the greatness of thy sins;
Tenthly, There Are as vile Sinners now Triumphing in Heaven as any of you that Are Here, be you never so black and vile, and Therefore be not discouraged At the greatness of thy Sins;
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for though they be very great, yet that may not keep thee out, others as vile as thou art, are now in Heaven.
for though they be very great, yet that may not keep thee out, Others as vile as thou art, Are now in Heaven.
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Eleventhly, Make the utmost of thy sin thou can'st, yet this need not hinder thee to come to God for:
Eleventhly, Make the utmost of thy since thou Canst, yet this need not hinder thee to come to God for:
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for ought that either men or Angels know ▪ thou hast as much interest in Christ as any Saint in Heaven over had, and if thou comest in and layest hold on Christ, thy very laying hold on Christ will plainly shew thou hast a right unto him,for ought that either men or Angels know ▪ thou hast as much Interest in christ as any Saint in Heaven over had, and if thou Comest in and layest hold on christ, thy very laying hold on christ will plainly show thou hast a right unto him,
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and therefore be not discouraged but come in.
and Therefore be not discouraged but come in.
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Twelfthly, Ʋpon thy closing with Christ, thou wilt find such a change as was never wrought in any creature besides ;
Twelfthly, Ʋpon thy closing with christ, thou wilt find such a change as was never wrought in any creature beside;
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for though thou wer't vile and filthy, more vile and filthy than a child new born by original and actual sins ingendred in thee,
for though thou Were't vile and filthy, more vile and filthy than a child new born by original and actual Sins engendered in thee,
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yet thou shalt be made cleaner than a child, and more pure in the eyes of God than any child cleansed from his filthiness;
yet thou shalt be made cleaner than a child, and more pure in the eyes of God than any child cleansed from his filthiness;
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would not you do any thing to be pure in the eyes of God, make use of what I say, and you shall be clean;
would not you do any thing to be pure in the eyes of God, make use of what I say, and you shall be clean;
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when you hear the Ministers utter the threatnings of God you fall out with the man,
when you hear the Ministers utter the threatenings of God you fallen out with the man,
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and say, he preaches nothing but terror; alas 'tis our delight to preach the pardoning grace of God;
and say, he Preaches nothing but terror; alas it's our delight to preach the pardoning grace of God;
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but we must shew the evil of sin, and it is that you might come in and imbrace mercy;
but we must show the evil of since, and it is that you might come in and embrace mercy;
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for know, we delight to preach mercy more than any thing else;
for know, we delight to preach mercy more than any thing Else;
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and know, that if thou desirest that all thy thoughts, ways and actions may be for Gods glory, he will not upbraid thee for coming in unto him, Joh. 6.37. He that cometh to Christ, he will in no wise cast out ;
and know, that if thou Desirest that all thy thoughts, ways and actions may be for God's glory, he will not upbraid thee for coming in unto him, John 6.37. He that comes to christ, he will in no wise cast out;
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though thou hast been never so great a sinner, yet thou may'st come in and close with Christ;
though thou hast been never so great a sinner, yet thou Mayest come in and close with christ;
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for he that comes to him, be he what he will, he will in no wise cast out.
for he that comes to him, be he what he will, he will in no wise cast out.
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Thirteenthly, Thou wilt fill Heaven with joy, and there will be more melody in Heaven than at the coming in of any Prince to his Kingdom ;
Thirteenthly, Thou wilt fill Heaven with joy, and there will be more melody in Heaven than At the coming in of any Prince to his Kingdom;
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and I may say unto you, even in this place, if you come in, the Angels will rejoyce at it;
and I may say unto you, even in this place, if you come in, the Angels will rejoice At it;
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for there are many Angels stand about you; therefore take heed of your carriage, for they come to see your behaviour;
for there Are many Angels stand about you; Therefore take heed of your carriage, for they come to see your behaviour;
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have a special care your hearts be set upon the work you come about, for they are here to see how you carry your selves.
have a special care your hearts be Set upon the work you come about, for they Are Here to see how you carry your selves.
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Fourteenthly, In obtaining pardon of sin and closing with Christ by faith, thou art made heir of the whole world, Rom. 4.13.
Fourteenthly, In obtaining pardon of since and closing with christ by faith, thou art made heir of the Whole world, Rom. 4.13.
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How does many of you Marriners, and others venture upon dangerous voyages to get great Estates in this world,
How does many of you Mariners, and Others venture upon dangerous voyages to get great Estates in this world,
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and you count them happy that are born to great Estates;
and you count them happy that Are born to great Estates;
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Why, by closing with Jesus Christ by faith for remission of sins, you are made heirs of the whole world, I mean not of that to come,
Why, by closing with jesus christ by faith for remission of Sins, you Are made Heirs of the Whole world, I mean not of that to come,
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but of this present world, though none of you certainly desire more than may carry you to Heaven,
but of this present world, though none of you Certainly desire more than may carry you to Heaven,
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yet you are true and proper heirs of the whole world: All is yours, the Scripture is very clear in it;
yet you Are true and proper Heirs of the Whole world: All is yours, the Scripture is very clear in it;
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but I cannot now stand to inlarge upon it, 1 Cor. 3. latter end.
but I cannot now stand to enlarge upon it, 1 Cor. 3. latter end.
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Fifteenthly, For any thing thou knowest, thou art one of Gods Elect, and there is nothing thou art to do,
Fifteenthly, For any thing thou Knowest, thou art one of God's Elect, and there is nothing thou art to do,
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but God hath promised to inable thee to do it ;but God hath promised to inable thee to do it;
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for there is such a transaction between God and Christ, that he that shall be saved shall not have only savour vouchsaf't unto him,
for there is such a transaction between God and christ, that he that shall be saved shall not have only savour vouchsafed unto him,
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but shall be inabled to do whatsoever God requires of him, there shall be grace given to every one of the Elect of God.
but shall be enabled to do whatsoever God requires of him, there shall be grace given to every one of the Elect of God.
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And now if thou comest in and givest up thy self, and all that thou art, hast or can'st do to Christ:
And now if thou Comest in and givest up thy self, and all that thou art, hast or Canst do to christ:
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How knowest thou but thou art one of those that art Elect, and so shall be made for ever happy? But if after all that has been said, thou goest away with slight thoughts of this rich and transcendent grace of pardoning mercy,
How Knowest thou but thou art one of those that art Elect, and so shall be made for ever happy? But if After all that has been said, thou goest away with slight thoughts of this rich and transcendent grace of pardoning mercy,
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and dost not set presently upon the work to obtain it, Be thou for ever ashamed and confounded,
and dost not Set presently upon the work to obtain it, Be thou for ever ashamed and confounded,
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but let the pardoning mercy of God be for ever magnified. FINIS.but let the pardoning mercy of God be for ever magnified. FINIS.
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