as King over all things to the Church, Ephes. 1.22. This is the substance of this Context, according to the common sense of Commentators and Divines.
as King over all things to the Church, Ephesians 1.22. This is the substance of this Context, according to the Common sense of Commentators and Divines.
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The Jewish Doctors grant this in effect, when they teach the Omnipotency of God, and his Majesty, to be exhibited herein as presiding over all the works of his hands.
The Jewish Doctors grant this in Effect, when they teach the Omnipotency of God, and his Majesty, to be exhibited herein as presiding over all the works of his hands.
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To make out this Observation, I have given you several proofs of the power of Christ, by showing you his universal influx upon the Creatures, Act. 17.28. This power I have informed you, is either Moral and Legislative, or Natural and Physical.
To make out this Observation, I have given you several proofs of the power of christ, by showing you his universal influx upon the Creatures, Act. 17.28. This power I have informed you, is either Moral and Legislative, or Natural and Physical.
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The former in his Distribution of Gifts, Psal. 68.18. Mat. ult. 18, 19. The latter in the works of Creation at first, and his raising our Bodies at the last day.
The former in his Distribution of Gifts, Psalm 68.18. Mathew ult. 18, 19. The latter in the works of Creation At First, and his raising our Bodies At the last day.
What remains for me further to do upon this Subject, is to evidence, that our Lord Christ, in this his supereminent Advancement varies his Influences, according to the various Creatures, upon which his Power terminates.
What remains for me further to do upon this Subject, is to evidence, that our Lord christ, in this his supereminent Advancement Varies his Influences, according to the various Creatures, upon which his Power terminates.
And yet he acts not the same way upon the One, which he does upon the Other. This naturally leads me to speak of that great Work of Christ, in the Conversion of a Sinner unto himself;
And yet he acts not the same Way upon the One, which he does upon the Other. This naturally leads me to speak of that great Work of christ, in the Conversion of a Sinner unto himself;
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wherein indeed he deals with Man as a reasonable Creature, and yet gives us blessed Demonstrations, that converting Grace, is above the Powers of Nature.
wherein indeed he deals with Man as a reasonable Creature, and yet gives us blessed Demonstrations, that converting Grace, is above the Powers of Nature.
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And the rather do I at present fix upon this; Because the Instance of Christ's Power in Conversion, takes in both the Members of the former Distinction.
And the rather do I At present fix upon this; Because the Instance of Christ's Power in Conversion, Takes in both the Members of the former Distinction.
In Conversion Christ recovers his Right, and by Faith at Conversion does an elect Person's Right become Actionable, according to the terms of the Covenant.
In Conversion christ recovers his Right, and by Faith At Conversion does an elect Person's Right become Actionable, according to the terms of the Covenant.
He works Faith in thy heart by the same Power, wherewith he raised himself from the Dead, Ephes. 1.19, 20. To be as practical then, as may be in this Case, accept of a few short Notes.
He works Faith in thy heart by the same Power, wherewith he raised himself from the Dead, Ephesians 1.19, 20. To be as practical then, as may be in this Case, accept of a few short Notes.
how necessary is it, that above all, I have Faith, without which all other Performances are in Vain? If you are for Holiness indeed, and not in Name and Talk, you must dig as deep as Faith in the Blood of Christ for it.
how necessary is it, that above all, I have Faith, without which all other Performances Are in Vain? If you Are for Holiness indeed, and not in Name and Talk, you must dig as deep as Faith in the Blood of christ for it.
all the Preparation, the Man I speak of desires, is, that he may have leave to cast himself at the feet of his Judge, and acknowledge his own Vileness.
all the Preparation, the Man I speak of Desires, is, that he may have leave to cast himself At the feet of his Judge, and acknowledge his own Vileness.
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At such a pungent rate, doth the Spirit in Conversion press the Sinner; he sees plainly, that some with their Preparations, stick in their Preparations all their days,
At such a pungent rate, does the Spirit in Conversion press the Sinner; he sees plainly, that Some with their Preparations, stick in their Preparations all their days,
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It's not amiss to Note, how by this Example, Christ triumph'd over the ignominy of his Cross, by pardoning a Sinner, a vile Sinner, viler than the Death he died.
It's not amiss to Note, how by this Exampl, christ triumphed over the ignominy of his Cross, by pardoning a Sinner, a vile Sinner, Viler than the Death he died.
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whatever Light, whatever Knowledge, whatever Educations they had been under (not to stay to enquire into their History) both came alike to a Tragical End. So far were they from being prepared formally, by their common Qualifications (be they what they would) that sin (for ought their light could do to hinder it) had prepared them for the Gallows.
whatever Light, whatever Knowledge, whatever Educations they had been under (not to stay to inquire into their History) both Come alike to a Tragical End. So Far were they from being prepared formally, by their Common Qualifications (be they what they would) that since (for ought their Light could do to hinder it) had prepared them for the Gallows.
Yes, one Item of Grace from Christ, puts the Soul into Paradise, when all other Preparations, short of this, will leave it at the Doors of Heaven for ever.
Yes, one Item of Grace from christ, puts the Soul into Paradise, when all other Preparations, short of this, will leave it At the Doors of Heaven for ever.
Fourthly, The Lord by his efficacious Grace, in Conversion, persuades the Man, in the last place, that the longer he stays away from him, his condition is but the Worse.
Fourthly, The Lord by his efficacious Grace, in Conversion, persuades the Man, in the last place, that the longer he stays away from him, his condition is but the Worse.
Tell him not of this and that, — that he must set upon the Duty of Prayer, — that he must be instructed in the Documents of Religion, — alass, thinks he, I have been long enough at that pass;
Tell him not of this and that, — that he must Set upon the Duty of Prayer, — that he must be instructed in the Documents of Religion, — alas, thinks he, I have been long enough At that pass;
And what shall I say? Doth not Paul speak this Language? 1 Tim. 1.13. when he tells us, He had obtained Mercy, there had been vital action betwixt Christ and him;
And what shall I say? Does not Paul speak this Language? 1 Tim. 1.13. when he tells us, He had obtained Mercy, there had been vital actium betwixt christ and him;
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Much common Illumination he had had, going as far as his Rational Abilities could reach: Well! this disposed him, it seems to Blasphemy, it prepared him for Malignity and Persecution.
Much Common Illumination he had had, going as Far as his Rational Abilities could reach: Well! this disposed him, it seems to Blasphemy, it prepared him for Malignity and Persecution.
I do not at present fore-see the frailty of this Proposition. Before the Apostle obtained Mercy, he had some preparative workings towards the receipt of Christ, or he had none:
I do not At present foresee the frailty of this Proposition. Before the Apostle obtained Mercy, he had Some preparative workings towards the receipt of christ, or he had none:
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They tell you, that albeit, Faith or the Act of coming to Christ be not in our power yet, still something may be done in order to it, by way of Preparation;
They tell you, that albeit, Faith or the Act of coming to christ be not in our power yet, still something may be done in order to it, by Way of Preparation;
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As to my self, I am shie of extolling the powers of Nature, what mighty things Men can do. (They who find such Methods in Divinity most adapted to work savingly on the Souls of Men, may follow their own Wisdom.
As to my self, I am shy of extolling the Powers of Nature, what mighty things Men can do. (They who find such Methods in Divinity most adapted to work savingly on the Souls of Men, may follow their own Wisdom.
It discourages me, so long as Scripture says expresly, the natural Man, in spiritual things, can do just nothing. ) I say, use all means diligently, Pray, Read, Study, let his portion be shame amongst the Tribe of Levi, that abates your Diligence:
It discourages me, so long as Scripture Says expressly, the natural Man, in spiritual things, can do just nothing.) I say, use all means diligently, Pray, Read, Study, let his portion be shame among the Tribe of Levi, that abates your Diligence:
We all know that dry Wood is readier for Fire, than Wood which is wet; (so you who conscientiously attend the means of Grace, are in a more hopeful way,
We all know that dry Wood is Readier for Fire, than Wood which is wet; (so you who conscientiously attend the means of Grace, Are in a more hopeful Way,
provided it be taken with the Analogy, of what a Prelate of the Church of England, who was a Member of that Synod, asserts, and elsewhere explains himself in:
provided it be taken with the Analogy, of what a Prelate of the Church of England, who was a Member of that Synod, asserts, and elsewhere explains himself in:
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and Historical Information, as Eusebius writ a Book of Evangelical Preparation) and formal Preparation, which are the works of the Spirit (not the incertain Velitations of Mens Wills) always issuing in a saving Faith:
and Historical Information, as Eusebius writ a Book of Evangelical Preparation) and formal Preparation, which Are the works of the Spirit (not the incertain Velitations of Men's Wills) always issuing in a Saving Faith:
And to this sense, speak the reformed in Poland. The Socinians there opposing the Divine Worship of Christ, occasioned a debate touching sufficient and effectual Grace;
And to this sense, speak the reformed in Poland. The socinians there opposing the Divine Worship of christ, occasioned a debate touching sufficient and effectual Grace;
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wherein I have with a particular Curiosity, seen a Manuscript in Sion College, containing some imperfect Account of the Synod of Pinkzove; where it is not impossible for me to produce their suffrages to this effect;
wherein I have with a particular Curiosity, seen a Manuscript in Sion College, containing Some imperfect Account of the Synod of Pinkzove; where it is not impossible for me to produce their suffrages to this Effect;
that sometimes Men are converted without discernible preparative Workings, and to the best of my understanding, the French Jesuists, in Monsieur St. Amour 's Journal, in that Article of the Quinquarticular points, are at one with them.
that sometime Men Are converted without discernible preparative Workings, and to the best of my understanding, the French Jesuists, in Monsieur Saint Amour is journal, in that Article of the Quinquarticular points, Are At one with them.
when he preached his first Sermon to the Pagan Indians, they told Mr. Elliat, they understood all that he had Preach'd, becoming serious Proselites to Christ,
when he preached his First Sermon to the Pagan Indians, they told Mr. Elliat, they understood all that he had Preached, becoming serious Proselytes to christ,
I would only put the Question now, Where were these Mens Preparations? Ah, Brethren, distrest Souls will bless God, there is so near a way to relief,
I would only put the Question now, Where were these Men's Preparations? Ah, Brothers, distressed Souls will bless God, there is so near a Way to relief,
till I know who will own this Exception, I shall not inlarge upon what Paul speaks, Rom. 9.16. So then, it is not in him that willeth, nor in him that runneth, but in God that sheweth Mercy.
till I know who will own this Exception, I shall not enlarge upon what Paul speaks, Rom. 9.16. So then, it is not in him that wills, nor in him that Runneth, but in God that shows Mercy.
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If I should tell you, that there is a Latent Arminianism in your Objection, and that this way of driving on Duties without Christ's company, is but a dead way,
If I should tell you, that there is a Latent Arminianism in your Objection, and that this Way of driving on Duties without Christ's company, is but a dead Way,
I never thought Calvin, as infallible a Divine as Paul; and yet I know not how Men celebrated in their day, have made sowr complaints of an unsuspected Declension, by taking a middle course even in this self same Calvinism. However,
I never Thought calvin, as infallible a Divine as Paul; and yet I know not how Men celebrated in their day, have made sour complaints of an unsuspected Declension, by taking a middle course even in this self same Calvinism. However,
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if it be possible for me to keep up a good Correspondence with your Judicious Moderators, I shall freely referr my self to one, whom unfeignedly I value,
if it be possible for me to keep up a good Correspondence with your Judicious Moderators, I shall freely refer my self to one, whom unfeignedly I valve,
all good Dispositions (says that good Man, who gave the world, which he little liked, many a loud Warning, he was no Antinomian) is from God; so that it seems, a Man may avouch this,
all good Dispositions (Says that good Man, who gave the world, which he little liked, many a loud Warning, he was no Antinomian) is from God; so that it seems, a Man may avouch this,
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Why? How long must Men be preparing? When come these Preparations to their Compleatment? Will the Fox, by all his apish tricks, attain the reason of a Man,
Why? How long must Men be preparing? When come these Preparations to their Completement? Will the Fox, by all his apish tricks, attain the reason of a Man,
With such measure of Preaching Gifts, as by Prayer some measure of honest Diligence (as I can get a bad heart forward) and copying after my betters, I can attain to:
With such measure of Preaching Gifts, as by Prayer Some measure of honest Diligence (as I can get a bad heart forward) and copying After my betters, I can attain to:
We say, there is no true Holiness, but what is a fruit of Faith, and therefore as ever we would have Men cloathed, we would have them repair to God's Wardrobe. And what of all this? Why, then we are not sound;
We say, there is no true Holiness, but what is a fruit of Faith, and Therefore as ever we would have Men clothed, we would have them repair to God's Wardrobe. And what of all this? Why, then we Are not found;
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If those be your Wise Middle Siz'd-Divinity-Men, it is a piece of effronted impudence in them, to insinuate such Innuendo's as that our way leaves no room for Duties.
If those be your Wise Middle Siz'd-Divinity-Men, it is a piece of effronted impudence in them, to insinuate such Innuendo's as that our Way leaves no room for Duties.
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This Undermining the Doctrine of the grace of God, rendred the reformation deprest and unsuccessful in Poland; by this did the Learned Amyraldus shatter the Protestant Churches of France. And this design is a Party (a Peace-making Party,
This Undermining the Doctrine of the grace of God, rendered the Reformation depressed and unsuccessful in Poland; by this did the Learned Amyraldus shatter the Protestant Churches of France. And this Design is a Party (a Peacemaking Party,
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why a poor beginner in his Master's Vineyard should meet with so much Treachery, so much Blindness and Contempt? Little Souls are full of Self-advancement upon very slender Grounds.
why a poor beginner in his Masters Vineyard should meet with so much Treachery, so much Blindness and Contempt? Little Souls Are full of Self-advancement upon very slender Grounds.
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Our grievances are Coram Rege, and there is a Judge stands at the Door, in whose Eyes, the least in the kingdom of Heaven is greater, than old John the Baptist. FINIS.
Our grievances Are Coram Rege, and there is a Judge Stands At the Door, in whose Eyes, the least in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater, than old John the Baptist. FINIS.
