Life & death offered to the choice of the sons and daughters of Adam, or, A doctrinal essay towards the discovery of the broad way that leadeth to destruction, and also the narrow path that leadeth unto life being the substance of several sermons preach'd on Matth. 7, 13, 14 : in the entrance of which discourse you have something spoken occasionally touching judging of others, and also touching the giving of holy things to dogs, and casting pearls before swine.
First, What blessed ones are, chap. 5. 3, to the 13. viz. Poor in spirit, true mourners, meekned ones, such as do hunger and thirst after righteousness, merciful, pure in heart, peace-makers,
First, What blessed ones Are, chap. 5. 3, to the 13. viz. Poor in Spirit, true mourners, meekened ones, such as doe hunger and thirst After righteousness, merciful, pure in heart, peacemakers,
Though we are to take notice, that these qualifications are not laid down as the causes of blessedness, (which is alone the eternal love of God in Christ) but as the properties of such as are so blessed.
Though we Are to take notice, that these qualifications Are not laid down as the Causes of blessedness, (which is alone the Eternal love of God in christ) but as the properties of such as Are so blessed.
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and that notwithstanding they are so, yet he doth (for the comfort and establishment of all his) declare the persons so qualified as before , to be never the less blessed and happy at present;
and that notwithstanding they Are so, yet he does (for the Comfort and establishment of all his) declare the Persons so qualified as before, to be never the less blessed and happy At present;
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and as for their future state, it will be so much the more glorious, by how much the more of persecution they have undergone in this world above others.
and as for their future state, it will be so much the more glorious, by how much the more of persecution they have undergone in this world above Others.
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And for this (in general) he teacheth, that they (being the Salt of the Earth) should labour to season others, walking in each part of their conversation so,
And for this (in general) he Teaches, that they (being the Salt of the Earth) should labour to season Others, walking in each part of their Conversation so,
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But before he descends into particulars, he doth endeavour to establish his Disciples in this perswasion, that he came not to destroy the Law, to derogate from the Divine Authority thereof, to cause any part of it to be judged false and unprofitable, o• to release his people from obedience to the Moral Law which he chiefly intends in this place,
But before he descends into particulars, he does endeavour to establish his Disciples in this persuasion, that he Come not to destroy the Law, to derogate from the Divine authority thereof, to cause any part of it to be judged false and unprofitable, o• to release his people from Obedience to the Moral Law which he chiefly intends in this place,
as appears by the following verses;) but he came to fulfil it, that is, 1. To answer all those shadows and representations of him exhibited in the Old-Testament,
as appears by the following Verses;) but he Come to fulfil it, that is, 1. To answer all those shadows and representations of him exhibited in the Old-Testament,
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2dly, To fulfil it, that is to give a perfect and compleat obedience to every tittle and Iota of the Law, in the stead and room of the poor condemned sinner;
2dly, To fulfil it, that is to give a perfect and complete Obedience to every tittle and Iota of the Law, in the stead and room of the poor condemned sinner;
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yea to fulfil the Law in desire and affection, (for love is the fulfilling of the Law) though they cannot do it in an absolute perfection in this life.
yea to fulfil the Law in desire and affection, (for love is the fulfilling of the Law) though they cannot do it in an absolute perfection in this life.
Nay further, our Lord Christ is so far from giving them a discharge as to their obedience, that he telleth them, if their righteousness did not exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, they could in no wise enter into the Kingdom of Heaven *, could not be Members of the true Gospel-Church here on earth,
Nay further, our Lord christ is so Far from giving them a discharge as to their Obedience, that he Telleth them, if their righteousness did not exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, they could in no wise enter into the Kingdom of Heaven *, could not be Members of the true Gospel-church Here on earth,
The Lord Christ having spoken thus in general, descends into particulars, and doth in the first place make a spiritual Exposition of the several Precepts of the Moral Law, worthy of every Christians serious consideration, Chap. 5. 21. to the end.
The Lord christ having spoken thus in general, descends into particulars, and does in the First place make a spiritual Exposition of the several Precepts of the Moral Law, worthy of every Christians serious consideration, Chap. 5. 21. to the end.
Such a judging of others as hath nothing of love and compassion in it, but proceedeth from pride, malice, suspition, &c. Not but that there is a Scripture-judgement to be made of mens persons and actions:
Such a judging of Others as hath nothing of love and compassion in it, but Proceedeth from pride, malice, suspicion, etc. Not but that there is a Scripture judgment to be made of men's Persons and actions:
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We may judge such as profess the Name of Christ, and walk according to the rule of his Word in the general course of their conversation, to be in a state of grace:
We may judge such as profess the Name of christ, and walk according to the Rule of his Word in the general course of their Conversation, to be in a state of grace:
It's true, God judgeth the life and actions by the heart and inward principle; but we must judge the heart and inward principle, by the life and outward action.
It's true, God Judgeth the life and actions by the heart and inward principle; but we must judge the heart and inward principle, by the life and outward actium.
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and yet soon discovered himself after such a manner, as that Peter doth positively declare him for the present to be in the gall of bitterness, and bond of iniquity.
and yet soon discovered himself After such a manner, as that Peter does positively declare him for the present to be in the Gall of bitterness, and bound of iniquity.
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And then on the other hand, we may judge such persons as do live in a continual omission of known and confessed duties, such as hearing the Word preach't, prayer, reading the Scriptures, &c. that have nothing of God or his fear in their Families, neither mind it;
And then on the other hand, we may judge such Persons as do live in a continual omission of known and confessed duties, such as hearing the Word preached, prayer, reading the Scriptures, etc. that have nothing of God or his Fear in their Families, neither mind it;
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we may judge such to be in as wretched an estate as any Heathen in the World, such Families being recko•ed among the Families of the Heathen, in that Prophetical prayer of Jeremiah, chap. 10. 25. Pour out thy fury upon the Heathen,
we may judge such to be in as wretched an estate as any Heathen in the World, such Families being recko•ed among the Families of the Heathen, in that Prophetical prayer of Jeremiah, chap. 10. 25. Pour out thy fury upon the Heathen,
How many such Families are there in this poor Island, notwithstanding that preaching and light that hath been of late years? People that do live like Heathens and Atheists, that eat their food like the Beasts, not minding that God that spreads their Tables,
How many such Families Are there in this poor Island, notwithstanding that preaching and Light that hath been of late Years? People that do live like heathens and Atheists, that eat their food like the Beasts, not minding that God that spreads their Tables,
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And yet how enraged even are such persons as these, if you deny unto them the Name of Christians? Are not many of these ready to pull out the throat of their Minister, to suck his blood,
And yet how enraged even Are such Persons as these, if you deny unto them the Name of Christians? are not many of these ready to pull out the throat of their Minister, to suck his blood,
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or at least to manifest a spirit of irreconcilable hatred and enmity against him, in case he shall deny to give forth the blood of Christ in the Supper,
or At least to manifest a Spirit of irreconcilable hatred and enmity against him, in case he shall deny to give forth the blood of christ in the Supper,
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as Swearing, Drunkenness, Uncleanness, Idolatry, &c. to be in the gall of bitterness, and bond of iniquity, to be in a state of wrath and condemnation, John 3. ult. — He that believeth not — the wrath of God abideth on him. Quest.
as Swearing, drunkenness, Uncleanness, Idolatry, etc. to be in the Gall of bitterness, and bound of iniquity, to be in a state of wrath and condemnation, John 3. ult. — He that Believeth not — the wrath of God Abideth on him. Quest.
yet where true Faith is, there the souls works, (I speak as to the general course of the conversation) wil visibly appear to be good, they cannot do otherwise;
yet where true Faith is, there the Souls works, (I speak as to the general course of the Conversation) will visibly appear to be good, they cannot do otherwise;
Now for any (notwithstanding their delight in secret sin, and the indulging cursed lusts) to judge themselves more holy then others, this proceeds from pride and self-love, and great blindness:
Now for any (notwithstanding their delight in secret since, and the indulging cursed Lustiest) to judge themselves more holy then Others, this proceeds from pride and Self-love, and great blindness:
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But now for persons that are sincere and upright towards God, to judge themselves to be in the love and favour of God, looking upon God as their Father,
But now for Persons that Are sincere and upright towards God, to judge themselves to be in the love and favour of God, looking upon God as their Father,
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and themselves as his sons and Daughters, and also judging others to be wicked, this is according to holy Scripture, 1 Joh. 5. 19, 20. And we know, that [ We ] are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness;
and themselves as his Sons and Daughters, and also judging Others to be wicked, this is according to holy Scripture, 1 John 5. 19, 20. And we know, that [ We ] Are of God, and the Whole world lies in wickedness;
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2dly, John speaks here in the plural number, Us, and We; whereby is clearly intimated, that others as well as Apostles, may judge themselves to be of God:
2dly, John speaks Here in the plural number, Us, and We; whereby is clearly intimated, that Others as well as Apostles, may judge themselves to be of God:
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and accordingly you shall find that he doth (for the furtherance of this work of self-examination) in this Epistle characterize the Christian by his doing of righteousness, and loving the Brethren.
and accordingly you shall find that he does (for the furtherance of this work of self-examination) in this Epistle characterise the Christian by his doing of righteousness, and loving the Brothers.
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and acknowledge it to the glory and praise of God? Col. 1. 12, 13. Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be ma•e partakers of the inheritance of the Saints in light, who hath delivered us from the power of darkness,
and acknowledge it to the glory and praise of God? Col. 1. 12, 13. Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be ma•e partakers of the inheritance of the Saints in Light, who hath Delivered us from the power of darkness,
For this God is our God for ever and ever, &c. Isa. 25. 9. — Lo, this is our God, we have waited for him, &c. Isa. 41. 10. Be not dismayed, for I am thy God, &c. Isa. 63. 16. Doubtless thou art our Father,
For this God is our God for ever and ever, etc. Isaiah 25. 9. — Lo, this is our God, we have waited for him, etc. Isaiah 41. 10. Be not dismayed, for I am thy God, etc. Isaiah 63. 16. Doubtless thou art our Father,
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and judged to be so, else we break the rule of Charity by withdrawing from them, especially if they are persons with whom we have formerly had communion in spiritual matters;
and judged to be so, Else we break the Rule of Charity by withdrawing from them, especially if they Are Persons with whom we have formerly had communion in spiritual matters;
First, People with respect to their Teachers, ver. 15. Beware of false prophets which come to you in sheeps clothing, but inwardly are ravening Wolves.
First, People with respect to their Teachers, ver. 15. Beware of false Prophets which come to you in Sheep clothing, but inwardly Are ravening Wolves.
But Lord (might the Disciples have said) How may we know them? Know them! (saith Christ) you may know them by their fruits, ver. 16. This generation of ravening Wolves and false prophets God doth generally suffer them (for the good of his people,
But Lord (might the Disciples have said) How may we know them? Know them! (Says christ) you may know them by their fruits, ver. 16. This generation of ravening Wolves and false Prophets God does generally suffer them (for the good of his people,
lest they be drawn away by them) by one means or other to discover themselves by their fruits, either by superstitious and idolatrous practices, thrusting in their own inventions into the Worship of God,
lest they be drawn away by them) by one means or other to discover themselves by their fruits, either by superstitious and idolatrous practices, thrusting in their own Inventions into the Worship of God,
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and persecuting all those that will not conform even to the death, and that upon a pretence of zeal to the Churches peace (for that is their sheeps cloathing they wear to hide their abominable wickedness) Or else by their debauchery and prophaneness, whereby they make it to appear as clear as the Sun at noon, that notwithstanding they may appear zealous for Church-Reformation,
and persecuting all those that will not conform even to the death, and that upon a pretence of zeal to the Churches peace (for that is their Sheep clothing they wear to hide their abominable wickedness) Or Else by their debauchery and profaneness, whereby they make it to appear as clear as the Sun At noon, that notwithstanding they may appear zealous for Church reformation,
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When therefore any new notion is delivered to us, that is contrary to the ancient received faith of the Saints, the more glorious the pretence is under which it comes;
When Therefore any new notion is Delivered to us, that is contrary to the ancient received faith of the Saints, the more glorious the pretence is under which it comes;
He walks not by this rule that can be content to hear his Parish-Minister, though he be never so superstitious in his Worship, or prophane in his life.
He walks not by this Rule that can be content to hear his Parish-Minister, though he be never so superstitious in his Worship, or profane in his life.
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and to draw forth their cursed lusts and passions, giving them thereby opportunity to vent that inward hatred they have against Christ and all his concernments.
and to draw forth their cursed Lustiest and passion, giving them thereby opportunity to vent that inward hatred they have against christ and all his concernments.
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Again, by holy things, and pearls, may be understood the sacred and holy things of God's House, such as the Body and Blood of Christ in the Lords Supper.
Again, by holy things, and Pearls, may be understood the sacred and holy things of God's House, such as the Body and Blood of christ in the lords Supper.
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but the loving and imbracing of truth, Heb. 11. 13 — were perswaded of the promises (there was the assent of the Judgement) and embraced them, there was the consent of the will.
but the loving and embracing of truth, Hebrew 11. 13 — were persuaded of the promises (there was the assent of the Judgement) and embraced them, there was the consent of the will.
when notwithstanding thou tellest the people they ought to be so and so qualified, to have knowledge, faith, repentance, love to God and his people, &c. and that if they come unprepared, they make themselves guilty of the blood of Christ,
when notwithstanding thou Tellest the people they ought to be so and so qualified, to have knowledge, faith, Repentance, love to God and his people, etc. and that if they come unprepared, they make themselves guilty of the blood of christ,
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and eat and drink to themselves damnation (which are very astonishing considerations) and yet nevertheless dost receive such to this Ordinance as are known to be very ignorant,
and eat and drink to themselves damnation (which Are very astonishing considerations) and yet nevertheless dost receive such to this Ordinance as Are known to be very ignorant,
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And unto every one of these thou saist, delivering the bread, The Body of our Lord Jesus Christ which was given for [ thee ] take and eat this in remembrance that Christ dyed for [ thee. ] And delivering the Cup, The Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ which was shed for [ thee; ] drink this in remembrance that Christ's blood was shed for [ thee. ] It was Gods command to Jeremiah, that he should seperate the precious from the vile, ( Jer. 15. 19.) But contrariwise, some men do separate the vile from the precious, do by the vileness of their own lives,
And unto every one of these thou Sayest, delivering the bred, The Body of our Lord jesus christ which was given for [ thee ] take and eat this in remembrance that christ died for [ thee. ] And delivering the Cup, The Blood of our Lord jesus christ which was shed for [ thee; ] drink this in remembrance that Christ's blood was shed for [ thee. ] It was God's command to Jeremiah, that he should separate the precious from the vile, (Jer. 15. 19.) But contrariwise, Some men do separate the vile from the precious, do by the vileness of their own lives,
Now whether in this practice thou canst so clear thy self, as not to be guilty of the blood of those souls as shall be strengthened in a way of wickedness by their receiving the Lords Supper from thy hands,
Now whither in this practice thou Canst so clear thy self, as not to be guilty of the blood of those Souls as shall be strengthened in a Way of wickedness by their receiving the lords Supper from thy hands,
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and strengthened in their hope of Gods love, and eternal life (notwithstanding a wicked course) for that thou dost tell them in the administration of that Ordinance, that the Body of Christ was given for them,
and strengthened in their hope of God's love, and Eternal life (notwithstanding a wicked course) for that thou dost tell them in the administration of that Ordinance, that the Body of christ was given for them,
and will be found undoubtedly true at the great day of Christ, & might well (for the consideration and caution of all the Ministers of England ) be written over every Communion Table,
and will be found undoubtedly true At the great day of christ, & might well (for the consideration and caution of all the Ministers of England) be written over every Communion Table,
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If a swearer be unworthy to receive, he is much more unworthy to administer, &c. Rom. 2. 3. Thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things,
If a swearer be unworthy to receive, he is much more unworthy to administer, etc. Rom. 2. 3. Thinkest thou this, Oh man, that Judges them which do such things,
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and dost the same, that thou shalt escape the Judgement of God? Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thy self? Thou that preachest a man should not steal, commit adultery,
and dost the same, that thou shalt escape the Judgement of God? Thou Therefore which Teachest Another, Teachest thou not thy self? Thou that Preachest a man should not steal, commit adultery,
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or a ••east lie under some convictions of Spirit, and these persons having received light to the contrary, dare not sit down in such corrupt Communions.
or a ••east lie under Some convictions of Spirit, and these Persons having received Light to the contrary, Dare not fit down in such corrupt Communions.
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but (according to his power) force and compel them, or at the least, threaten, that if they come not, they shall be indicted, and so and so prosecuted;
but (according to his power) force and compel them, or At the least, threaten, that if they come not, they shall be indicted, and so and so prosecuted;
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Here we may consider into what a dilemma such Ministers do bring their people, telling them on the one hand, that if they eat and drink unworthily, they eat and drink damnation to themselves;
Here we may Consider into what a dilemma such Ministers do bring their people, telling them on the one hand, that if they eat and drink unworthily, they eat and drink damnation to themselves;
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Our way therefore is, to please the people in the administration of the Seals, and to hold a free conversation with them, keeping up good fellowship among the elder sort,
Our Way Therefore is, to please the people in the administration of the Seals, and to hold a free Conversation with them, keeping up good fellowship among the elder sort,
and indulging the younger in their lawful recreation upon the Lords day, letting them alone with their May-Poles and Whitsun-Ales, &c. And by this means we are perswaded we gain more (ten to one) then the Puritans can in their precise way.
and indulging the younger in their lawful recreation upon the lords day, letting them alone with their Maypoles and Whitsun-Ales, etc. And by this means we Are persuaded we gain more (ten to one) then the Puritans can in their precise Way.
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and I do grant, that thou managing thy matters as thou hast said, there is no visible cause of fear that thou shalt be rent by the prophane about thee,
and I do grant, that thou managing thy matters as thou hast said, there is no visible cause of Fear that thou shalt be rend by the profane about thee,
and that is, that there is a double argument used by Christ, why holy things should not be given to dogs, &c. 1. Lest they trample them under their feet.
and that is, that there is a double argument used by christ, why holy things should not be given to Dogs, etc. 1. Lest they trample them under their feet.
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Thou oughtest therefore to consider, whether by inviting and entertaining vile persons at the Lords Table, thou dost not expose his Ordinance to very great contempt;
Thou Ought Therefore to Consider, whither by inviting and entertaining vile Persons At the lords Table, thou dost not expose his Ordinance to very great contempt;
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I have been the larger here, because usually when we speak against the admission of ignorant prophane persons to the Lord's Table, the reply presently is, Judge not, lest ye be judged;
I have been the larger Here, Because usually when we speak against the admission of ignorant profane Persons to the Lord's Table, the reply presently is, Judge not, lest you be judged;
Enter ye in at the strait Gate, &c. These words seem to be spoken by our Lord Jesus Christ to prevent an objection or query that might have been here made;
Enter you in At the strait Gate, etc. These words seem to be spoken by our Lord jesus christ to prevent an objection or query that might have been Here made;
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such as be poor in spirit, pure in heart, &c. and then such as in their Conversations walk as Lights in the World, conforming (at least in desire) to the most spiritual part of the Law;
such as be poor in Spirit, pure in heart, etc. and then such as in their Conversations walk as Lights in the World, conforming (At least in desire) to the most spiritual part of the Law;
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pulling out their right eyes, & cutting off their right hands, denying themselves in every thing, blessing them that curse them, praying for them that persecute them;
pulling out their right eyes, & cutting off their right hands, denying themselves in every thing, blessing them that curse them, praying for them that persecute them;
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living by Faith as to all outward enjoyments; not judging any, but according to Rule; condemning no man for that which they allow in themselves; praying earnestly and importunately;
living by Faith as to all outward enjoyments; not judging any, but according to Rule; condemning no man for that which they allow in themselves; praying earnestly and importunately;
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and that the way to heaven is a strait narrow way. The parallel Scripture to this ( Luke 13, 2, 324.) we find brought in as a Reply to a Question of this nature.
and that the Way to heaven is a strait narrow Way. The parallel Scripture to this (Lycia 13, 2, 324.) we find brought in as a Reply to a Question of this nature.
and thereupon there is but few that do walk in the former, but most in the latter way. 2. You have the Exhortation of our Lord Christ, grounded upon this plain and undoubted Assertion, viz. That since the way to destruction is broad and full, we should therefore beware of it;
and thereupon there is but few that do walk in the former, but most in the latter Way. 2. You have the Exhortation of our Lord christ, grounded upon this plain and undoubted Assertion, viz. That since the Way to destruction is broad and full, we should Therefore beware of it;
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and since the way to glory is narrow, we should therefore enter in (saith this Scripture) strive to enter in (saith Luke) at this strait gate, and to walk in this narrow way.
and since the Way to glory is narrow, we should Therefore enter in (Says this Scripture) strive to enter in (Says Luke) At this strait gate, and to walk in this narrow Way.
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That which I shall speak unto, will be the undoubted Assertion in the Text; and as for the Exhortatory part, that will fall in by way of improvement.
That which I shall speak unto, will be the undoubted Assertion in the Text; and as for the Exhortatory part, that will fallen in by Way of improvement.
The whole world lyeth in wickedness (1 Joh. 5. 19.) All as sheep going astray, 1 Pet. 2. 25. So that without a turn, without conversion there is no salvation, John 3. 3. But I shall a little expatiate, descending into particulars.
The Whole world lies in wickedness (1 John 5. 19.) All as sheep going astray, 1 Pet. 2. 25. So that without a turn, without conversion there is no salvation, John 3. 3. But I shall a little expatiate, descending into particulars.
In this broad way we may consider these five paths all very broad, and leading to destruction. 1. The path of Ignorance. 2dly, Of Prophaneness. 3dly, Of Disobedience. 4hly, Of false Worship. And 5thly, Of Hypocrisie.
In this broad Way we may Consider these five paths all very broad, and leading to destruction. 1. The path of Ignorance. 2dly, Of Profaneness. 3dly, Of Disobedience. 4hly, Of false Worship. And 5thly, Of Hypocrisy.
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Now in this blind dark path, doth all men naturally walk, Ps. 14. 2. Eph. 4. 18. Eph. 5. 8. And therefore Christ is given to be a Light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death.
Now in this blind dark path, does all men naturally walk, Ps. 14. 2. Ephesians 4. 18. Ephesians 5. 8. And Therefore christ is given to be a Light to them that fit in darkness and in the shadow of death.
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for this obstinate blindness doth more and more alienate the heart from God, Eph. 4. 18. and bring condemnation with a witness, John 3. 19. This is the condemnation, that Light is come into the world,
for this obstinate blindness does more and more alienate the heart from God, Ephesians 4. 18. and bring condemnation with a witness, John 3. 19. This is the condemnation, that Light is come into the world,
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Take heed of opposing, neglecting, refusing, and despising the precious Gospel, the means whereby you are to come to the knowledg of God in Christ. 2dly, The path of Prophaneness.
Take heed of opposing, neglecting, refusing, and despising the precious Gospel, the means whereby you Are to come to the knowledge of God in christ. 2dly, The path of Profaneness.
the pollution of the world, the Cinque of sin, when persons shall live in all manner of abominable wickedness, such as swearing, drunkenness, uncleanness, idolatry, Sabbath-breaking, witchcraft, &c. That this path leads to destruction, is clear from these Scriptures, 1 Cor. 6. 9, 10. Gal. 5. 19, 20. 21. Rev. 21 8. ult. & 22. 15.
the pollution of the world, the Cinque of since, when Persons shall live in all manner of abominable wickedness, such as swearing, Drunkenness, uncleanness, idolatry, Sabbath-breaking, witchcraft, etc. That this path leads to destruction, is clear from these Scriptures, 1 Cor. 6. 9, 10. Gal. 5. 19, 20. 21. Rev. 21 8. ult. & 22. 15.
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Do we not wish the Pox, and Plague of God upon each other daily, as if we would provoke the Almighty to shoot his Arrows amongst us? Is not the iniquity of Sodom to be found amongst us.
Do we not wish the Pox, and Plague of God upon each other daily, as if we would provoke the Almighty to shoot his Arrows among us? Is not the iniquity of Sodom to be found among us.
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Pride, fulness of Bread, and abundance of idleness, Ezek. 16. 49. And exceedingly aggravated above that of Sodom, in that it hath been against so many Warnings,
Pride, fullness of Bred, and abundance of idleness, Ezekiel 16. 49. And exceedingly aggravated above that of Sodom, in that it hath been against so many Warnings,
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and a Priest to save) 1 John 3. 23. Matth. 11. 28. And without this, no salvation, Luke 19. 27. John 3. 18. Again, the Gospel requireth repentance, Mat. 4. 17. Acts 2. 38. & 3. 19. The Law knoweth no repentance, the Language thereof is, The soul that sins must dye.
and a Priest to save) 1 John 3. 23. Matthew 11. 28. And without this, no salvation, Lycia 19. 27. John 3. 18. Again, the Gospel requires Repentance, Mathew 4. 17. Acts 2. 38. & 3. 19. The Law Knoweth no Repentance, the Language thereof is, The soul that Sins must die.
And this Repentance is so required in the Gospel that without it there is no salvation, Luke 13. 3. Psal. 68. 21. God shall wound — the hairy scalp of such an one as goeth on still in his trespasses.
And this Repentance is so required in the Gospel that without it there is no salvation, Lycia 13. 3. Psalm 68. 21. God shall wound — the hairy scalp of such an one as Goes on still in his Trespasses.
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Again, the Gospel requires obedience, Matth. 20. 28. 1 Pet. 1. 15. 2 Cor. 10. 5. Rom. 6. 13. And this is so required also, that without it there is no entring into Heaven, Heb. 12. 14. & 5. 9. & 2 Thes. 1. 8. In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God,
Again, the Gospel requires Obedience, Matthew 20. 28. 1 Pet. 1. 15. 2 Cor. 10. 5. Rom. 6. 13. And this is so required also, that without it there is no entering into Heaven, Hebrew 12. 14. & 5. 9. & 2 Thebes 1. 8. In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God,
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This path is doubtless a broad path, thousands have travelled to Hell in this path, looking for no more then the negative part of Godliness. To proceed.
This path is doubtless a broad path, thousands have traveled to Hell in this path, looking for no more then the negative part of Godliness. To proceed.
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and is expresly forbid in other Scriptures, as Exod. 34. 10. Deut. 6. 14. Nay, other false gods were not to be once named amongst them, Exod. 23. 13. and the very places of Worship were to be destroyed, Deut. 12. 2, 3. In this worship is nothing to be expected but wrath and damnation, Deut. 6. 14, 15. & 29. 26, 27. Rev. 9 20. From which wrath their false gods cannot save them, Jer. 10. 8, 14 15. Hab 2. 18, 19.
and is expressly forbid in other Scriptures, as Exod 34. 10. Deuteronomy 6. 14. Nay, other false God's were not to be once nam among them, Exod 23. 13. and the very places of Worship were to be destroyed, Deuteronomy 12. 2, 3. In this worship is nothing to be expected but wrath and damnation, Deuteronomy 6. 14, 15. & 29. 26, 27. Rev. 9 20. From which wrath their false God's cannot save them, Jer. 10. 8, 14 15. Hab 2. 18, 19.
but they intended the worship of the true God by the Calf, as appears Exod. 32. 5. Aaron proclaimed, to morrow is a seast to the Lord, not to the Calf:
but they intended the worship of the true God by the Calf, as appears Exod 32. 5. Aaron proclaimed, to morrow is a seast to the Lord, not to the Calf:
and yet if you consult the the 8th vers of that Chapter, as also Psal. 106. 19, 20. Act. 7. 41. you'l find, God did account it all one as if they had terminated their worship in the Calf;
and yet if you consult the the 8th vers of that Chapter, as also Psalm 106. 19, 20. Act. 7. 41. You'll find, God did account it all one as if they had terminated their worship in the Calf;
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though indeed as man he was picturable, yet because of that near union that was between the two natures, the drawing a picture of him must needs be very sinfull and wicked.
though indeed as man he was picturable, yet Because of that near Union that was between the two nature's, the drawing a picture of him must needs be very sinful and wicked.
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God did so abhor it, that he gave order that their Groves & high Places should be destroyed, Deut. 7. 5. Isa. 30. 22. 2 Cor. 6. 16. Num. 33. 53. and accordingly you'l finde the good Kings of Israel did.
God did so abhor it, that he gave order that their Groves & high Places should be destroyed, Deuteronomy 7. 5. Isaiah 30. 22. 2 Cor. 6. 16. Num. 33. 53. and accordingly You'll find the good Kings of Israel did.
the 6th verse to the 12. the substance of which Law was this, That if a mans own son, daughter, wife, friend, &c. should entice him secretly to the Worship of a false God, that then that man should not conceal it,
the 6th verse to the 12. the substance of which Law was this, That if a men own son, daughter, wife, friend, etc. should entice him secretly to the Worship of a false God, that then that man should not conceal it,
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so under the Gospel ▪ that which doth warrant Church-constitution and Discipline, Ordination of Officers, Administration of the Seals, &c. is nothing else but the command of God.
so under the Gospel ▪ that which does warrant Church constitution and Discipline, Ordination of Officers, Administration of the Seals, etc. is nothing Else but the command of God.
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And therefore when God speaketh (in Jer. 7. 31. & 19 5.) against the offering of their Sons and Daughters to Baal, he saith not, I forbad this (though he had forbad it once and again,
And Therefore when God speaks (in Jer. 7. 31. & 19 5.) against the offering of their Sons and Daughters to Baal, he Says not, I forbade this (though he had forbade it once and again,
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That whereas we are commanded to do that which is right in the sight of the Lord ( Deut. 6. 17, 18. & 12. 25, 28. & 13. 18. & 28. 14.) this is doing that which is right in our own eyes,
That whereas we Are commanded to do that which is right in the sighed of the Lord (Deuteronomy 6. 17, 18. & 12. 25, 28. & 13. 18. & 28. 14.) this is doing that which is right in our own eyes,
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3. This is in Scripture called the Worship of Devils, Lev. 17. 7. Deut. 32. 17. 1 Cor, 10. 20. Rev. 9. 20. Psal 106. 36, 37. 2 Chron. 11. 15. and that because it's not God but the Devil that is served by such Worshippers.
3. This is in Scripture called the Worship of Devils, Lev. 17. 7. Deuteronomy 32. 17. 1 Cor, 10. 20. Rev. 9. 20. Psalm 106. 36, 37. 2 Chronicles 11. 15. and that Because it's not God but the devil that is served by such Worshippers.
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and several times it's used in Scripture in reference to Worship, as Exod. 34. 10. Deut. 6. 14, 15. & 32. 16. Psal. 78. 58. If you ask what Jealousie is, Solomon saith, It's the rage of a man, Prov. 6 34. So that (to speak with holy reverence) pollution in matter of Worship is that which putteth the holy God into a rage and fury, maketh him very wroth,
and several times it's used in Scripture in Referente to Worship, as Exod 34. 10. Deuteronomy 6. 14, 15. & 32. 16. Psalm 78. 58. If you ask what Jealousy is, Solomon Says, It's the rage of a man, Curae 6 34. So that (to speak with holy Reverence) pollution in matter of Worship is that which putteth the holy God into a rage and fury, makes him very wroth,
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and Who is able to stand when once the Jealousie of God breaks forth? Now by all this it appears, that Idolatry and Will-Worship leadeth to destruction.
and Who is able to stand when once the Jealousy of God breaks forth? Now by all this it appears, that Idolatry and Will-Worship leads to destruction.
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And now that this way of false Worship is nevertheless a broad path, appears, if we shall consider, that most part of the world is without the knowledge of the true God:
And now that this Way of false Worship is nevertheless a broad path, appears, if we shall Consider, that most part of the world is without the knowledge of the true God:
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Psal. 115. 4. & 135. 15, 16, 17, 18. Rom. 1. 21, 22, 23. 1 Cor. 10. 20. And then in that part of the world which is called Christian, there Antichrist sitteth in the Temple of God, setting up his Post by Gods Post,
Psalm 115. 4. & 135. 15, 16, 17, 18. Rom. 1. 21, 22, 23. 1 Cor. 10. 20. And then in that part of the world which is called Christian, there Antichrist Sitteth in the Temple of God, setting up his Post by God's Post,
or receive his Mark, &c. shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, that is poured out without mixture, into the cup of his Indignation, &c. And yet you shall finde ( Rev. 13. 3, 8.) that upon the healing of the deadly wound of the Beast, all those whose names are not written in the Lambs book of Life, shall wonder after the Beast, and worship him.
or receive his Mark, etc. shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, that is poured out without mixture, into the cup of his Indignation, etc. And yet you shall find (Rev. 13. 3, 8.) that upon the healing of the deadly wound of the Beast, all those whose names Are not written in the Lambs book of Life, shall wonder After the Beast, and worship him.
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Now for the Lords sake, and for your souls sake look to it, that neither by threats nor flatteries you are brought to walk in this accursed path. Quest.
Now for the lords sake, and for your Souls sake look to it, that neither by Treats nor flatteries you Are brought to walk in this accursed path. Quest.
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Answ. Daniel and the three Children had the command of the King, and yet that would not prevail with them, either to neglect the Worship of the true God,
Answer daniel and the three Children had the command of the King, and yet that would not prevail with them, either to neglect the Worship of the true God,
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one that hates the practice of that he knows and commends to others, Ezek. 33. 33. Jerem. 1. to the 12. Math. 23. This is a Path that leads to Hell;
one that hates the practice of that he knows and commends to Others, Ezekiel 33. 33. Jeremiah 1. to the 12. Math. 23. This is a Path that leads to Hell;
for, 1. All such a persons performances are abominable to God, Isa 1. 11. & 66. 3. Zech. 7. 4, 5, 6. Mal. 1. 7, 8. 2. There are several dreadfull words written against him, Mal. 1. ult. Isai. 33. 14. Job 8. 13. & 20. 5. & 27. 8. & 15. 34. & 13. 16. Math. 24. ult. And this is also a broad path, Isai. 9. 17. Every one is a hypocrite, &c. Math. 7. 22. Many shall say in that day, &c. And I shall profess unto them I never knew you:
for, 1. All such a Persons performances Are abominable to God, Isaiah 1. 11. & 66. 3. Zechariah 7. 4, 5, 6. Malachi 1. 7, 8. 2. There Are several dreadful words written against him, Malachi 1. ult. Isaiah 33. 14. Job 8. 13. & 20. 5. & 27. 8. & 15. 34. & 13. 16. Math. 24. ult. And this is also a broad path, Isaiah 9. 17. Every one is a hypocrite, etc. Math. 7. 22. Many shall say in that day, etc. And I shall profess unto them I never knew you:
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Thus much in answer to the first Querie, viz. What this broad way is. The Second Query propounded was, What destruction that is, which this broad way leadeth unto?
Thus much in answer to the First Querie, viz. What this broad Way is. The Second Query propounded was, What destruction that is, which this broad Way leads unto?
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pleasing themselves with this conceit, that because they want that education which others have, God expects not that they should trouble themselves about searching the Scriptures,
pleasing themselves with this conceit, that Because they want that education which Others have, God expects not that they should trouble themselves about searching the Scriptures,
And there is a Ministry in the World that suits this spirit, that teacheth the people that they need trouble themselves no further about Religion, save onely to attend constantly upon Divine Service,
And there is a Ministry in the World that suits this Spirit, that Teaches the people that they need trouble themselves no further about Religion, save only to attend constantly upon Divine Service,
and curse, and blaspheme the Name of God, and reproach his people, &c. And so also for the Negative Christian, the Will-worshipper, and the Hypocrite.
and curse, and Blaspheme the Name of God, and reproach his people, etc. And so also for the Negative Christian, the Will-worshipper, and the Hypocrite.
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It's true, God speaks not peace to a wicked man, but the Devil he doth, Luke 11. 21. When a strong man armed keepeth his Palace, his Goods are in peace.
It's true, God speaks not peace to a wicked man, but the devil he does, Lycia 11. 21. When a strong man armed Keepeth his Palace, his Goods Are in peace.
It's therefore the Devils business to furnish those of his Subjects, (which must needs have some kind of preaching) with such a Ministry as shall neither by preaching nor living, disturb their peace.
It's Therefore the Devils business to furnish those of his Subject's, (which must needs have Some kind of preaching) with such a Ministry as shall neither by preaching nor living, disturb their peace.
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to thrust out such who endeavour to search to the quick, and bring in such as will daub with untempered morter, do the Devil the best service of any men in the world.
to thrust out such who endeavour to search to the quick, and bring in such as will daub with untempered mortar, do the devil the best service of any men in the world.
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I am apt to think, that at this day the Devil hath more of this sort in his Kingdom then pleaseth him, they being grown now to that pass, that they cannot be satisfied to have their fill of wickedness,
I am apt to think, that At this day the devil hath more of this sort in his Kingdom then Pleases him, they being grown now to that pass, that they cannot be satisfied to have their fill of wickedness,
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Now the Devil hath such in his Kingdom, that though they do not hate such things upon Gods account, (for then they would hate all sin) yet their very Coustitutions and Educations leads them to abhor them.
Now the devil hath such in his Kingdom, that though they do not hate such things upon God's account, (for then they would hate all since) yet their very Coustitutions and Educations leads them to abhor them.
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yet (having some notions of immortality) canst not be content without some kind of Worsh•p, thou art therefore for a good honest merry Religion, that Religion that hath been of late years, is too melancholly for thee, it makes thee no Musick;
yet (having Some notions of immortality) Canst not be content without Some kind of Worsh•p, thou art Therefore for a good honest merry Religion, that Religion that hath been of late Years, is too melancholy for thee, it makes thee no Music;
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5thly, Art thou past all the former, and art not onely for some Worship, but a pure Worship? Will no company please thee but Virgins, such as have not defiled themselves with polluted Worship? Give but heed to the Devil,
5thly, Art thou passed all the former, and art not only for Some Worship, but a pure Worship? Will no company please thee but Virgins, such as have not defiled themselves with polluted Worship? Give but heed to the devil,
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& when thou art there (carrying thy self closely) a thousand to one but in a little time the Devil will help thee to the society of some in that Church that have as vain a spirit as thy self,
& when thou art there (carrying thy self closely) a thousand to one but in a little time the devil will help thee to the society of Some in that Church that have as vain a Spirit as thy self,
but they are infatuated, under the power of an Aegyptian darkness, only differing from the darkness of Aegypt in this, that they fell it not, are not sensible of it.
but they Are infatuated, under the power of an Egyptian darkness, only differing from the darkness of Egypt in this, that they fell it not, Are not sensible of it.
The second thing to be spoken to (in the handling of which we shall but hint things) is, That the way to glory and everlasting blessedness, is astrait narrow way.
The second thing to be spoken to (in the handling of which we shall but hint things) is, That the Way to glory and everlasting blessedness, is astrait narrow Way.
Of obedience, whereby the soul receiving Christ as a Lord and King, is made willing to subject to all his Commandments, desiring to own and obey (in the strength of God) whatever it finds to have the stamp of his Authority upon it.
Of Obedience, whereby the soul receiving christ as a Lord and King, is made willing to Subject to all his commandments, desiring to own and obey (in the strength of God) whatever it finds to have the stamp of his authority upon it.
Indeed that faith that is without obedience, is a dead faith, Jam. 2 And on the other hand, that obedience that is without faith, is unacceptable, Heb. 11. 6. But in what soul soever there is such a faith as doth produce obedience,
Indeed that faith that is without Obedience, is a dead faith, Jam. 2 And on the other hand, that Obedience that is without faith, is unacceptable, Hebrew 11. 6. But in what soul soever there is such a faith as does produce Obedience,
But from that contrariety and opposition that there is not onely in the unconverted, but also in the unregenerated part of those that are converted against those terms which Christ hath propounded for all those that will be his Disciples, to submit unto.
But from that contrariety and opposition that there is not only in the unconverted, but also in the unregenerated part of those that Are converted against those terms which christ hath propounded for all those that will be his Disciples, to submit unto.
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I shall therefore for the further clearing of this discovery, speak something touching each of these terms proposed by Christ. And 1. For that of self-denial:
I shall Therefore for the further clearing of this discovery, speak something touching each of these terms proposed by christ. And 1. For that of self-denial:
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and also encrease the number of sheets above my intent) but shall (according to promise) shew you in a few particulars what it is that Christ calls the sinner to deny. And
and also increase the number of sheets above my intent) but shall (according to promise) show you in a few particulars what it is that christ calls the sinner to deny. And
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but they are so to be denyed, as that we should not look upon our selves to be ever the more deserving the love and favour of God because of these endowments.
but they Are so to be denied, as that we should not look upon our selves to be ever the more deserving the love and favour of God Because of these endowments.
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3dly, We are called to deny all our Religious performances, uch as preaching, hearing, praying, &c. to deny all in point of Justification from the guilt of sin,
3dly, We Are called to deny all our Religious performances, such as preaching, hearing, praying, etc. to deny all in point of Justification from the guilt of since,
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and acceptation into Gods favour, Isa. 64. 6. Phil. 3. 7, 8, 9: We are to perform religious duties with that care and diligence, as if we were to obtain eternal life by our works;
and acceptation into God's favour, Isaiah 64. 6. Philip 3. 7, 8, 9: We Are to perform religious duties with that care and diligence, as if we were to obtain Eternal life by our works;
they are of great advantage to a people , but if thou dost rest in bare Ordinances, without the enjoyment of the God of Ordinances, they'l leave thee short of heaven at last,
they Are of great advantage to a people, but if thou dost rest in bore Ordinances, without the enjoyment of the God of Ordinances, They'll leave thee short of heaven At last,
Now can you imagine, that a man that is not blinde, can be content with a Casement without Light? or a Hungry man, with a Dish wherein is no meat? or a Thirsty man, with a Pipe through which doth run no Water? And yet such is the madness of those that please themselves with hearing Sermons,
Now can you imagine, that a man that is not blind, can be content with a Casement without Light? or a Hungry man, with a Dish wherein is no meat? or a Thirsty man, with a Pipe through which does run no Water? And yet such is the madness of those that please themselves with hearing Sermons,
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& receiving Sacraments, resting in these things, notwithstanding they remain in an ignorant, vile, and wretched estate, without the experience of ought that hath been preacht to them in the Word,
& receiving Sacraments, resting in these things, notwithstanding they remain in an ignorant, vile, and wretched estate, without the experience of ought that hath been preached to them in the Word,
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and not to trust in his riches, and therefore it is that it's so hard for a rich man to enter into heaven, Math. 19. 23. compared with Mark 10. 24. where Christ by the rich man declareth his meaning to be of those that trust in riches.
and not to trust in his riches, and Therefore it is that it's so hard for a rich man to enter into heaven, Math. 19. 23. compared with Mark 10. 24. where christ by the rich man Declareth his meaning to be of those that trust in riches.
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3. Relations & Habitations; Relations, Mat. 10. 37. compared with Luke 14. 26. there you'l finde that our love to Relations must be a hatred, compared with our love to Christ.
3. Relations & Habitations; Relations, Mathew 10. 37. compared with Lycia 14. 26. there You'll find that our love to Relations must be a hatred, compared with our love to christ.
Habitations, Gen. 1•. 1. Psal. 45. 10. Heb. 11. 8. Math. 19. 28. Mark 10. 29, 30. Luke 18. 29, 30. 4. Pleasures; 2 Tim. 3. 4. We must take heed of loving pleasures more then God.
Habitations, Gen. 1•. 1. Psalm 45. 10. Hebrew 11. 8. Math. 19. 28. Mark 10. 29, 30. Luke 18. 29, 30. 4. Pleasures; 2 Tim. 3. 4. We must take heed of loving pleasures more then God.
but to use moderation, making the service and glory of God our great end in the use of his creatures, Prov. 23. 1, 2, 3. Rom. 13. 13. 1 Cor. 9. 27. Eph. 5. 18. Luke 21. 34. Phil. 3. 19.
but to use moderation, making the service and glory of God our great end in the use of his creatures, Curae 23. 1, 2, 3. Rom. 13. 13. 1 Cor. 9. 27. Ephesians 5. 18. Luke 21. 34. Philip 3. 19.
1. By Cross sometimes is understood the efficacy & power of Christs Death, as 1 Cor. 1. 17, 18. Gal. 6. 14. Col. 2. 14. and sometimes Affliction and Persecution,
1. By Cross sometime is understood the efficacy & power of Christ Death, as 1 Cor. 1. 17, 18. Gal. 6. 14. Col. 2. 14. and sometime Affliction and Persecution,
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A Christian he hath many Crosses in this world, as that of Sin, Temptation, Desertion, &c. but that which Christ chiefly doth here intend, is doubtless that of Persecution.
A Christian he hath many Crosses in this world, as that of since, Temptation, Desertion, etc. but that which christ chiefly does Here intend, is doubtless that of Persecution.
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And in the three other places, he was in each of them shewing to his Disciples what great things he was to suffer of the Elders and chief Priests at Jerusalem; and Peter being somewhat offended and troubled at it, Christ rebuketh him,
And in the three other places, he was in each of them showing to his Disciples what great things he was to suffer of the Elders and chief Priests At Jerusalem; and Peter being somewhat offended and troubled At it, christ Rebuketh him,
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Hereby clearly shewing to all his Disciples, that the same spirit of envy and hatred that was in the world against him, will be against them also, Math 10. 23, 24, 25. Joh. 15. 18, 19, 20. and therefore they must resolve to follow him, bearing their Cross.
Hereby clearly showing to all his Disciples, that the same Spirit of envy and hatred that was in the world against him, will be against them also, Math 10. 23, 24, 25. John 15. 18, 19, 20. and Therefore they must resolve to follow him, bearing their Cross.
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There is a Cross of Persecution and Tribulation to be born in a lesser or greater measure by all the Saints in this world, Joh. 16. ult. Acts 14 22. Phil. 1. 29. & 2 Tim. 3. 12. there the Apostle saith, All that will live godly in Christ Jesus, shall suffer Persecution.
There is a Cross of Persecution and Tribulation to be born in a lesser or greater measure by all the Saints in this world, John 16. ult. Acts 14 22. Philip 1. 29. & 2 Tim. 3. 12. there the Apostle Says, All that will live godly in christ jesus, shall suffer Persecution.
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Every unregenerate man is more or less a persecutor, and therefore while the Saints do live in this world among wicked and ungodly men, they will in a greater or lesser measure be tormented and persecuted by the world.
Every unregenerate man is more or less a persecutor, and Therefore while the Saints do live in this world among wicked and ungodly men, they will in a greater or lesser measure be tormented and persecuted by the world.
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For the Devil, if he can't intice the soul from the waies of God, then will he endeavour to discourage it, by perswading it that there is a Lion in the way.
For the devil, if he can't entice the soul from the ways of God, then will he endeavour to discourage it, by persuading it that there is a lion in the Way.
1. For the Soul deliberately, after serious debates in the heart about this matter, to resolve (in the strength of God) to hold on in heavens-way, let what will come, Disgrace, Poverty, Imprisonment, Fire and Fagot, &c. with Job to resolve, Though he kill mee, yet I'le trust him .
1. For the Soul deliberately, After serious debates in the heart about this matter, to resolve (in the strength of God) to hold on in heavens-way, let what will come, Disgrace, Poverty, Imprisonment, Fire and Faggot, etc. with Job to resolve, Though he kill me, yet I'll trust him.
but now a Christians resolves (when he acts like himself) are deliberate and sincere resolves, depending not upon his own but the strength of God, and these resolves hold;
but now a Christians resolves (when he acts like himself) Are deliberate and sincere resolves, depending not upon his own but the strength of God, and these resolves hold;
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and suffer little, (comparatively) yet God (who knoweth the heart) accepteth the will for the deed, and taketh it as kindely as if he had suffered abundantly more for his name and glory.
and suffer little, (comparatively) yet God (who Knoweth the heart) Accepteth the will for the deed, and Takes it as kindly as if he had suffered abundantly more for his name and glory.
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2. It is to acquiesce in Gods pleasure, to have our wills resolved into the will of God, quietly to submit under all his dispensations and providences,
2. It is to acquiesce in God's pleasure, to have our wills resolved into the will of God, quietly to submit under all his dispensations and providences,
with the Church ( Micah 7. 9) to resolve the bearing his indignation, untill he plead our cause, &c. That soul doth truly & rightly bear his Cross, that doth quietly submit himself to God under all afflictions, being (in Davids sense) dumb, not opening his mouth,
with the Church (micah 7. 9) to resolve the bearing his Indignation, until he plead our cause, etc. That soul does truly & rightly bear his Cross, that does quietly submit himself to God under all afflictions, being (in Davids sense) dumb, not opening his Mouth,
Christs yoke is not put on per force, we are to take his yoke and burthen upon us, Math. 11. 4. The last particular (which acquainteth us rather with the manner then the matter ▪ of the duty) is, that to take up this Cross, is to persevere, to hold out to the end.
Christ yoke is not put on per force, we Are to take his yoke and burden upon us, Math. 11. 4. The last particular (which acquainteth us rather with the manner then the matter ▪ of the duty) is, that to take up this Cross, is to persevere, to hold out to the end.
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In this term is required then, that the soul do heartily and sincerely own Christ for it's Lord and K•ng, to be ruled and governed by him, owning him alone for the Lord of it's conscience,
In this term is required then, that the soul do heartily and sincerely own christ for it's Lord and K•ng, to be ruled and governed by him, owning him alone for the Lord of it's conscience,
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Every true Christian was predestinated to be conformable to this Pattern, Rom. 8. 29. and called unto it, 1 Pet. 2. 21, 22, 23. For even hereunto were ye called:
Every true Christian was predestinated to be conformable to this Pattern, Rom. 8. 29. and called unto it, 1 Pet. 2. 21, 22, 23. For even hereunto were you called:
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even as he walked, 1 Joh. 2. 6. A true Christian is then to take Christ for its great & high Example, to consider how Christ carried it first with respect to the world,
even as he walked, 1 John 2. 6. A true Christian is then to take christ for its great & high Exampl, to Consider how christ carried it First with respect to the world,
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and all the enjoyments thereof, how he ▪ debased and humbled himself; and then secondly how he carryed it with respect to Satan, when under his temptations,
and all the enjoyments thereof, how he ▪ debased and humbled himself; and then secondly how he carried it with respect to Satan, when under his temptations,
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he did not onely do what was commanded, but as it was commanded, Joh 14. ult. how fully fulfilling all righteousness, Mat. 3. 15. how constantly he began in the morning of his age, Luke 2. 42 to the 50. and continued until he had finished his whole work:
he did not only do what was commanded, but as it was commanded, John 14. ult. how Fully fulfilling all righteousness, Mathew 3. 15. how constantly he began in the morning of his age, Lycia 2. 42 to the 50. and continued until he had finished his Whole work:
Now we may be said to follow Christ in his Providences, when we do, 1. Acknowledge God in them, see and acknowledge the hand of God in all providential dispensations;
Now we may be said to follow christ in his Providences, when we do, 1. Acknowledge God in them, see and acknowledge the hand of God in all providential dispensations;
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or Hell? What will become of thee, when thou shalt leave this house of clay, and lanch forth into the great Ocean of Eternity? How will it fare with thee in the other world? Consider of the concernment of this duty in these four particulars
or Hell? What will become of thee, when thou shalt leave this house of clay, and launch forth into the great Ocean of Eternity? How will it fare with thee in the other world? Consider of the concernment of this duty in these four particulars
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Now if the Scriptures had declared that all mankinde should have been saved except ten persons thou mightest have feared thy self to have been one of those ten:
Now if the Scriptures had declared that all mankind should have been saved except ten Persons thou Mightest have feared thy self to have been one of those ten:
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how hath such a soul said of all Gospel-priviledges, These are mine? Of the promise of pardon, This is mine? Of peace and joy ▪ These are mine? Of Divine protection, This is mine? And yet when such have come to dye, have found nothing theirs but their sin, and God's wrath.
how hath such a soul said of all Gospel-privileges, These Are mine? Of the promise of pardon, This is mine? Of peace and joy ▪ These Are mine? Of Divine protection, This is mine? And yet when such have come to die, have found nothing theirs but their since, and God's wrath.
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Yea, how at the last they shall come knocking at Heaven's Gate, and demand entrance, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us, but shall find the gate everlastingly shut upon them, Matt. 7 ▪ 22, 23. & 25. 11, 12. For Christ sake (therefore) take heed of a groundless confidence of God's love, and thine own salvation.
Yea, how At the last they shall come knocking At Heaven's Gate, and demand Entrance, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us, but shall find the gate everlastingly shut upon them, Matt. 7 ▪ 22, 23. & 25. 11, 12. For christ sake (Therefore) take heed of a groundless confidence of God's love, and thine own salvation.
but if thou shalt not feel the burden of sin till thou droppest into H•ll, (for there thou wilt be sure to feel it ▪ with a witness) then it will be too late;
but if thou shalt not feel the burden of since till thou droppest into H•ll, (for there thou wilt be sure to feel it ▪ with a witness) then it will be too late;
What knowledge hast thou of thy wretched estate by nature? Of the free and absolute Covenant of Grace sealed in the blood of Christ? &c. I must here be plain.
What knowledge hast thou of thy wretched estate by nature? Of the free and absolute Covenant of Grace sealed in the blood of christ? etc. I must Here be plain.
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I am greatly afraid that many of you are so far from knowing these things experimentally, in the mystery of them, that you are strangers to the notion, and history of them.
I am greatly afraid that many of you Are so Far from knowing these things experimentally, in the mystery of them, that you Are Strangers to the notion, and history of them.
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it may be thou maist be found to be a drunkard, a swearer, a sabbath-breaker, a contemner of God and his people, a scoffer at the wayes of holiness, &c. to live in the practise of such things as these;
it may be thou Mayest be found to be a drunkard, a swearer, a Sabbath breaker, a contemner of God and his people, a scoffer At the ways of holiness, etc. to live in the practice of such things as these;
Thou dost pride thy self in thy civility, but O man or woman, where is thy faith, thy repentance, thy holiness? For to Hell thou must go with all thy sweet dispositions,
Thou dost pride thy self in thy civility, but Oh man or woman, where is thy faith, thy Repentance, thy holiness? For to Hell thou must go with all thy sweet dispositions,
And to this very day God's people do by experience find & feel the moral civil man to be the most desparate, indefatigable, insatiable and indefeasable persecutor they meet withal.
And to this very day God's people do by experience find & feel the moral civil man to be the most desperate, indefatigable, insatiable and indefeasable persecutor they meet withal.
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and how doth he endeavour it? Not by railing against him to his face (though haply privately he may use as scurrilous language as others) but first he deals with the Minister himself,
and how does he endeavour it? Not by railing against him to his face (though haply privately he may use as scurrilous language as Others) but First he deals with the Minister himself,
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Neighbours, you know how that for many years we lived in love and peace together, (as became us) & good neighbourhood & fellowship was maintained amongst us,
Neighbours, you know how that for many Years we lived in love and peace together, (as became us) & good neighbourhood & fellowship was maintained among us,
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But 2dly, we do already experience the sad effects of his Ministry amongst us in that some of our neighbors begin to cry out of the greatness of their sin,
But 2dly, we do already experience the sad effects of his Ministry among us in that Some of our neighbours begin to cry out of the greatness of their since,
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and to question the salvation of their souls, &c. And besides, in our Families there we are distracted, some of our Servants and Children they can mind nothing but reading,
and to question the salvation of their Souls, etc. And beside, in our Families there we Are distracted, Some of our Servants and Children they can mind nothing but reading,
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and so on, Matt. 10. 34, 35, 36. And further, he doth refuse to give us the Communion except we will give an account of our hope of salvation, and amend our lives.
and so on, Matt. 10. 34, 35, 36. And further, he does refuse to give us the Communion except we will give an account of our hope of salvation, and amend our lives.
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Now these things (neighbours) they are a trouble to me, and I suppose may be the like to many of you, to think that we who have been all along accounted good Neighbours,
Now these things (neighbours) they Are a trouble to me, and I suppose may be the like to many of you, to think that we who have been all along accounted good Neighbours,
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I say, that such a man as this is, by such means as these, shall be able to do more towards the extinguishing of a glorious light, the removing of a faithful Minister, the ruine of his family then a hundred prophane, drunken, idle fellows could have done;
I say, that such a man as this is, by such means as these, shall be able to do more towards the extinguishing of a glorious Light, the removing of a faithful Minister, the ruin of his family then a hundred profane, drunken, idle Fellows could have done;
Now what higher argument hast thou for the greatest part of thy Worship, then the Command and Example of man? Thou art resolved to be of the Religion of thy Countrey, be it what it will;
Now what higher argument hast thou for the greatest part of thy Worship, then the Command and Exampl of man? Thou art resolved to be of the Religion of thy Country, be it what it will;
and so it may well be judged, that if thou hadst been born in India, or among the Turks, thou wouldst have been of thy Countreys Religion, right or wrong.
and so it may well be judged, that if thou Hadst been born in India, or among the Turks, thou Wouldst have been of thy Countries' Religion, right or wrong.
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Undoubtedly one Act of Parliament (supposing all the Inhabitants of this Land were Papists) against the Papists, should make more Protestants (in profession) then a thousand Sermons would do.
Undoubtedly one Act of Parliament (supposing all the Inhabitants of this Land were Papists) against the Papists, should make more Protestants (in profession) then a thousand Sermons would do.
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how greatly were the Jews offended at their non-conformity? They themselves could suffer the Law of God to be broken, had no zeal for God or his Commands,
how greatly were the jews offended At their nonconformity? They themselves could suffer the Law of God to be broken, had no zeal for God or his Commands,
Search therefore whether thy Worship be not Will-Worship, whether thou art not superstitious in thy Worshiping, doing what thou doest either without a command,
Search Therefore whither thy Worship be not Will-Worship, whither thou art not superstitious in thy Worshipping, doing what thou dost either without a command,
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What sort of men then canst thou trust? Unto what party then wilt thou cleave? Why, I'le cleave (it may be thou mayest answer) to that party that hath most power to impose their judgments upon me.
What sort of men then Canst thou trust? Unto what party then wilt thou cleave? Why, I'll cleave (it may be thou Mayest answer) to that party that hath most power to impose their Judgments upon me.
3. It's a duty incumbent upon every of you to search the Scriptures, Joh. 5. 39. Col. 3. 16. And it's the great work of a Minister of the Gospel to endeavour so to enlighten his people, that in the performance of all religious duties they may walk by Scripture light, doing all in judgment.
3. It's a duty incumbent upon every of you to search the Scriptures, John 5. 39. Col. 3. 16. And it's the great work of a Minister of the Gospel to endeavour so to enlighten his people, that in the performance of all religious duties they may walk by Scripture Light, doing all in judgement.
but a pure Worship, a Worship according to Scripture, a Virgin-Worship? Why then examine, Art thou not in the way of Hypocrisie? Is thy heart right with God? Is Christ thy all and in all? For know, that by so much the more glorious thy profession is,
but a pure Worship, a Worship according to Scripture, a Virgin-Worship? Why then examine, Art thou not in the Way of Hypocrisy? Is thy heart right with God? Is christ thy all and in all? For know, that by so much the more glorious thy profession is,
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Again secondly, In the handling of the second Doctrine, we have opened those terms whereby Christ offereth himself unto the sons and daughters of Adam, now examine thy self,
Again secondly, In the handling of the second Doctrine, we have opened those terms whereby christ Offereth himself unto the Sons and daughters of Adam, now examine thy self,
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The misery of their estate, as the children of the first Adam; and the happiness of their estate ▪ by virtue of union with the Lord Christ the second Adam, Joh. 16. 8, 9, 10, 11. 1 Cor. 2 9. to the end, Eph. 1. 16, 17, 18, 19, 20. Be faithfull in the making use of these directions,
The misery of their estate, as the children of the First Adam; and the happiness of their estate ▪ by virtue of Union with the Lord christ the second Adam, John 16. 8, 9, 10, 11. 1 Cor. 2 9. to the end, Ephesians 1. 16, 17, 18, 19, 20. Be faithful in the making use of these directions,
The fourth and last Use is of Exhortation, and that first to those who upon examination shall be found in the broad way that leadeth to ruine, shall be found walking in the path of Ignorance, Profaness, Disobedience, Will-Worship, or Hypocrisie;
The fourth and last Use is of Exhortation, and that First to those who upon examination shall be found in the broad Way that leads to ruin, shall be found walking in the path of Ignorance, Profaneness, Disobedience, Will-Worship, or Hypocrisy;
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Arise, depart, for this is not your rest, it's polluted, and take Christs counsel, Strive to enter in at this streight gate, to walk in this narrow path whatever it cost thee;
Arise, depart, for this is not your rest, it's polluted, and take Christ counsel, Strive to enter in At this straight gate, to walk in this narrow path whatever it cost thee;
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all that ever went to heaven went through this strait gate; there's no salvation without Christ, and no Christ without believing, and no believing without holiness.
all that ever went to heaven went through this strait gate; there's no salvation without christ, and no christ without believing, and no believing without holiness.
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for consider, that though true repentance be never too late, yet late repentance is seldom true ▪ Christ saved one at the last hour (as the Thief upon the Cross) that none might despair,
for Consider, that though true Repentance be never too late, yet late Repentance is seldom true ▪ christ saved one At the last hour (as the Thief upon the Cross) that none might despair,
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and forsake sin, and could never prevail upon them, then doth God judicially give them up to their own hearts lusts, commands his Spirit to strive no more with them,
and forsake since, and could never prevail upon them, then does God judicially give them up to their own hearts Lustiest, commands his Spirit to strive no more with them,
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Now the spirituality of this Judgment consists in these three particulars: 1. In that it is upon the spiritual part of man, it is to have the heart fatned, the minde blinded, the conscience seared, &c. Isai. 6. 9, 10. Math. 13. 14 15. Mark 4. 12. John 12. 40. Acts 18. 26, 27. Rom. 11. 8. 1 Tim. •. 2. 2. In that it is executed by a Spirit, designed and commissioned for that work, 2 Cor. 4. 3, 4. It is the great work of Satan to harden and blind the hearts of such as do slight and oppose Christ.
Now the spirituality of this Judgement consists in these three particulars: 1. In that it is upon the spiritual part of man, it is to have the heart fattened, the mind blinded, the conscience seared, etc. Isaiah 6. 9, 10. Math. 13. 14 15. Mark 4. 12. John 12. 40. Acts 18. 26, 27. Rom. 11. 8. 1 Tim. •. 2. 2. In that it is executed by a Spirit, designed and commissioned for that work, 2 Cor. 4. 3, 4. It is the great work of Satan to harden and blind the hearts of such as do slight and oppose christ.
The soul is lost for ever; it's impossible to renew him unto Repentance; there remains now no more sacrifice for sin, Heb. 6. 6. & 10. 26, 27. 3dly, To compleat the dread of this Judgement, consider that the soul is here struck insensibly;
The soul is lost for ever; it's impossible to renew him unto Repentance; there remains now no more sacrifice for since, Hebrew 6. 6. & 10. 26, 27. 3dly, To complete the dread of this Judgement, Consider that the soul is Here struck insensibly;
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yet could find no place for repentance, no place wherein to change his mind, Heb. 12. 17. The man had the plague at his heart, was given up to a reprobate sence;
yet could find no place for Repentance, no place wherein to change his mind, Hebrew 12. 17. The man had the plague At his heart, was given up to a Reprobate sense;
This stroke makes persons that before would melt under a Sermon, and be moved by counsel and reproof, to be Sermon and Counsel-proof, make them able to defend themselves against all Assaults that shall be made against them.
This stroke makes Persons that before would melt under a Sermon, and be moved by counsel and reproof, to be Sermon and Counsel-proof, make them able to defend themselves against all Assaults that shall be made against them.
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If this be so, then it concerns you to make out after Christ while there are any movings and stirrings upon your spirit, left you be given up to this dreadful Judgement.
If this be so, then it concerns you to make out After christ while there Are any movings and stirrings upon your Spirit, left you be given up to this dreadful Judgement.
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And, 3. Strong Conviction rejected, and not obeyed. Thus much by way of Argument: Object. It's possible some may here object ▪ That it's in vain for them to seek,
And, 3. Strong Conviction rejected, and not obeyed. Thus much by Way of Argument: Object. It's possible Some may Here Object ▪ That it's in vain for them to seek,
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Ans. The great reason why the most wil fall short, is because they can't submit to the terms afore-mentioned, they can't with that Merchant ( Matt. 13. 46.) part with all for the purchase of the Pearl. Quest.
Ans. The great reason why the most will fallen short, is Because they can't submit to the terms aforementioned, they can't with that Merchant (Matt. 13. 46.) part with all for the purchase of the Pearl. Quest.
It would be but a bad bargain, though thou shouldst gain the whole world, if thou shouldst lose thy soul, Job ▪ 27, 8. Mark 8. 36, 37. This well studyed, would soon make thee willing to deny all, to forsake all,
It would be but a bad bargain, though thou Shouldst gain the Whole world, if thou Shouldst loose thy soul, Job ▪ 27, 8. Mark 8. 36, 37. This well studied, would soon make thee willing to deny all, to forsake all,
and that of a Kingdom, Joh. 1. 12 Rom. 8. 15, 16, 17. Gal. 3. 26. Joh. 17. 22. If Pleasures, At his right hand are pleasures for evermore, Psal. 16. ult.
and that of a Kingdom, John 1. 12 Rom. 8. 15, 16, 17. Gal. 3. 26. John 17. 22. If Pleasures, At his right hand Are pleasures for evermore, Psalm 16. ult.
If the rags of thine own righteousnes, he wil become the Lord thy Righteousness; Jer. 23. 6. If thine own wisdom, In him are hid the treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge, Col. 2. 3. Hadst thou but a sight of Christs glory, a tast of his goodness, thou wouldst be willing to part with all other things,
If the rags of thine own righteousness, he will become the Lord thy Righteousness; Jer. 23. 6. If thine own Wisdom, In him Are hid the treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge, Col. 2. 3. Hadst thou but a sighed of Christ glory, a taste of his Goodness, thou Wouldst be willing to part with all other things,
one is Heb. 10. 38. Now the Just shall live by faith (and hee'l make a good living on it) but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
one is Hebrew 10. 38. Now the Just shall live by faith (and he'll make a good living on it) but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
The other is Mark 8. 38. compared with Mat. 10 32, 33. and Luke 12. 8, 9. where our Lord saith, That whosoever shall confess him before men, him will he confess before his Father and his holy Angels;
The other is Mark 8. 38. compared with Mathew 10 32, 33. and Lycia 12. 8, 9. where our Lord Says, That whosoever shall confess him before men, him will he confess before his Father and his holy Angels;
but whosoever shall deny him (be the Generation wherein he liveth, never so adulterous and wicked, never so full of malignity and cruelty) him will he deny when he shall come in his own glory,
but whosoever shall deny him (be the Generation wherein he lives, never so adulterous and wicked, never so full of malignity and cruelty) him will he deny when he shall come in his own glory,
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Mind here, that the greatest work of Religion is internal work, pulling down the strong holds of the heart ▪ It lieth in Regeneration & mor•ification, and without this wo•k be done, people m•y go to hel for all their Divine Service, and good Prayer Books
Mind Here, that the greatest work of Religion is internal work, pulling down the strong holds of the heart ▪ It lies in Regeneration & mor•ification, and without this wo•k be done, people m•y go to hell for all their Divine Service, and good Prayer Books
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Such an enmity there is between the two Seeds, that nothing can be expected but persecution from the wicked of the world. See Gen 3. 15. Gal 4. 29. Prov. 29. ult. Iohn 16. ult.
Such an enmity there is between the two Seeds, that nothing can be expected but persecution from the wicked of the world. See Gen 3. 15. Gall 4. 29. Curae 29. ult. John 16. ult.