Gospel-holinesse, or, The saving sight of God laid open from Isa. 6.5 together with the glorious priviledge of the saints, from Rom. 8.4, 5 : both worthily opened and applied / by ... Walter Cradock ...
IN this verse we have a description of true Gospell humiliation, (the most that Isaiah wrote was Gospell, he was an Evangelicall Prophet) and in that description there are these things.
IN this verse we have a description of true Gospel humiliation, (the most that Isaiah wrote was Gospel, he was an Evangelical Prophet) and in that description there Are these things.
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So that the maine cause why you have not Ministers, according to God, that he doth not blesse their worke, according to your heart and desire, it is not for want of parts or understanding, or for want of Parts or degrees, or the like:
So that the main cause why you have not Ministers, according to God, that he does not bless their work, according to your heart and desire, it is not for want of parts or understanding, or for want of Parts or Degrees, or the like:
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One is materiall (as you call it) that is sin, woe is me I am undone, Why? Because I am a man, saith the Septuagint. Indeed, a man as a man will be undone if he see the glory of God,
One is material (as you call it) that is since, woe is me I am undone, Why? Because I am a man, Says the septuagint. Indeed, a man as a man will be undone if he see the glory of God,
as you know, wicked men now have, and men, and Devils, for ever will have hereafter in Hell, and yet they will never be humbled, they will never be undone in this sence:
as you know, wicked men now have, and men, and Devils, for ever will have hereafter in Hell, and yet they will never be humbled, they will never be undone in this sense:
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that is, a naturall man may see a great power in that finger which made the Moone, and great Wisdome in him that contrived the Sun, Moone, Stars, and all creatures from the beginning.
that is, a natural man may see a great power in that finger which made the Moon, and great Wisdom in him that contrived the Sun, Moon, Stars, and all creatures from the beginning.
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so afterwards it is said, they knew God, who, because they knew God, and glorified him not as God, God gave them up &c. There was some thing, some fashion that they did see God in the creation, in the creatures,
so afterwards it is said, they knew God, who, Because they knew God, and glorified him not as God, God gave them up etc. There was Some thing, Some fashion that they did see God in the creation, in the creatures,
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but this sight of God is not that I meane to speak of, that glorious and blessed sight of which Christ speakes Math. 5. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
but this sighed of God is not that I mean to speak of, that glorious and blessed sighed of which christ speaks Math. 5. Blessed Are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
nor it is not a common sight as the Heathens have by the creation, or as Hypocrites have in the Gospell by illumination; or as Reprobates shall have one day to their condemnation. It is none of these sights. But
nor it is not a Common sighed as the heathens have by the creation, or as Hypocrites have in the Gospel by illumination; or as Reprobates shall have one day to their condemnation. It is none of these sights. But
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There were few Saints in the old Testament, but somwhere or other it is mentioned, and said of them, that they saw God; either directly, or by consequence.
There were few Saints in the old Testament, but somewhere or other it is mentioned, and said of them, that they saw God; either directly, or by consequence.
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As for instance in the old Testament, in the beginning of it (though in a different manner) you read of divers men that are said to be walkers with God,
As for instance in the old Testament, in the beginning of it (though in a different manner) you read of diverse men that Are said to be walker's with God,
As Noah walked with God, and Henoch walked with God, and Abraham walked with God. Now it is impossible, in a spirituall, right sence, that you can conceive of men to walk with God, hand in hand,
As Noah walked with God, and Henoch walked with God, and Abraham walked with God. Now it is impossible, in a spiritual, right sense, that you can conceive of men to walk with God, hand in hand,
Therefore it is said of Abraham, Joh. 8. 58. Abraham saw my day, and rejoyced.. He did not only see the time, (for that is not all) but he saw the glory of God in Jesus Christ, though he were not yet manifested.
Therefore it is said of Abraham, John 8. 58. Abraham saw my day, and rejoiced.. He did not only see the time, (for that is not all) but he saw the glory of God in jesus christ, though he were not yet manifested.
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And God is said to be invisible, in respect of all mankind, besides the Saints: he saw him who is invisible, he saw him whom never man saw, or shall see, but only those that are in Christ, as Moses was.
And God is said to be invisible, in respect of all mankind, beside the Saints: he saw him who is invisible, he saw him whom never man saw, or shall see, but only those that Are in christ, as Moses was.
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But God did not appeare to Saul in all his dayes, with such an apparition, and in that fashion as he did to Solomon. So Isaiah in the Text, he had a peculiar sight that made him cry out, Woe is me, I am undone:
But God did not appear to Saul in all his days, with such an apparition, and in that fashion as he did to Solomon. So Isaiah in the Text, he had a peculiar sighed that made him cry out, Woe is me, I am undone:
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yet now in the new Testament (though the sight be the same,) yet it is a great deale clearer, and brighter, and nearer, and more glorious. As to give you a few instances;
yet now in the new Testament (though the sighed be the same,) yet it is a great deal clearer, and Brighter, and nearer, and more glorious. As to give you a few instances;
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What were those glorious things that he saw, that he could not utter? Without controversie, the same that Stephen saw, Act. 7. The Heavens were opened, and he saw Christ at the right hand of God, the glory of God in Jesus Christ. And least you should think it was a thing peculiar to Paul, or Stephen, it is a thing commonly spoken of in the new testament, of all the Saints; and when Christ on the Mount saith, blessed are the pure in heart,
What were those glorious things that he saw, that he could not utter? Without controversy, the same that Stephen saw, Act. 7. The Heavens were opened, and he saw christ At the right hand of God, the glory of God in jesus christ. And lest you should think it was a thing peculiar to Paul, or Stephen, it is a thing commonly spoken of in the new Testament, of all the Saints; and when christ on the Mount Says, blessed Are the pure in heart,
that the sight of God, which the S•• have in this world, it is but imperfect, it is but in part it is not ful, & compleat, until they be in heaven. Not that I meane that they see some part of God in this world,
that the sighed of God, which the S•• have in this world, it is but imperfect, it is but in part it is not full, & complete, until they be in heaven. Not that I mean that they see Some part of God in this world,
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and every particle of those, otherwise then the world sees them; (so my meaning is,) yet he sees in part, that is, he knows not any of these things perfectly.
and every particle of those, otherwise then the world sees them; (so my meaning is,) yet he sees in part, that is, he knows not any of these things perfectly.
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but we shall know his will perfectly in Heaven, (though that be true;) for (it may be) it is not necessarie, that we should know the will of God so here:
but we shall know his will perfectly in Heaven, (though that be true;) for (it may be) it is not necessary, that we should know the will of God so Here:
as he kows us, therefore that brake the Apostles heart, and made him sigh Phil. 3. that he would have given all the world if he had had it, that he might apprehend him, that comprehended him.
as he kows us, Therefore that brake the Apostles heart, and made him sighs Philip 3. that he would have given all the world if he had had it, that he might apprehend him, that comprehended him.
But the meaning of those phrases is, not that Saints see not God, but they see so little, in comparison of what they shall see afterwards, that it may well be called not seeing;
But the meaning of those phrases is, not that Saints see not God, but they see so little, in comparison of what they shall see afterwards, that it may well be called not seeing;
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as Job saith, I know that my redeemer liveth, and that I shal see God in my flesh, And what that shall be, (when Christ shall deliver up the Kingdome to his Father) I know not.
as Job Says, I know that my redeemer lives, and that I shall see God in my Flesh, And what that shall be, (when christ shall deliver up the Kingdom to his Father) I know not.
Therefore saith Paul, eye hath not seene, nor eare heard, nor hath it entred into the heart of man to conceive, those things that God hath laid up for them that love him.
Therefore Says Paul, eye hath not seen, nor ear herd, nor hath it entered into the heart of man to conceive, those things that God hath laid up for them that love him.
but the tongue, eare, and eye, and heart of man, is not able to comprehend the glorious priviledge, of the seeing the glory of God in Jesus Christ, it is unspeakable;
but the tongue, ear, and eye, and heart of man, is not able to comprehend the glorious privilege, of the seeing the glory of God in jesus christ, it is unspeakable;
A third thing is this, that this glorious priviledge that the Saints have of seeing God, whatsoever that is, let it be more or lesse, it is only in the face of Jesus Christ. For take any other sight of God;
A third thing is this, that this glorious privilege that the Saints have of seeing God, whatsoever that is, let it be more or less, it is only in the face of jesus christ. For take any other sighed of God;
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take the corporeall sight, the seeing of the man Christ, that the VVicked may doe as well as the Saints. Or take the sight of God in the creatures, in his providence, or the like;
take the corporeal sighed, the seeing of the man christ, that the Wicked may do as well as the Saints. Or take the sighed of God in the creatures, in his providence, or the like;
But this sight of God that I speake of, it is only in the face of Jesus Christ, as it is in 2 Cor. 4. 4. 6. In whom the God of this world, hath blinded the minds of them that believe not,
But this sighed of God that I speak of, it is only in the face of jesus christ, as it is in 2 Cor. 4. 4. 6. In whom the God of this world, hath blinded the minds of them that believe not,
For God who commanded light to shine out of darknesse, hath shined in our hearts, to give us the light of the knowledge of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
For God who commanded Light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give us the Light of the knowledge of God in the face of jesus christ.
and as we see nothing of a mans body, but by his Face, so we see nothing of God but in Jesus Christ: Therefore when Philip said to Christ, shew us the Father & it is sufficient;
and as we see nothing of a men body, but by his Face, so we see nothing of God but in jesus christ: Therefore when Philip said to christ, show us the Father & it is sufficient;
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that is, all in this glorious priviledge of seeing God, must be through the man Jesus Christ. Therefore that is the reason that the Saints heretofore, alwayes when they were at a losse,
that is, all in this glorious privilege of seeing God, must be through the man jesus christ. Therefore that is the reason that the Saints heretofore, always when they were At a loss,
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and could not see God, they still called for his face, O shew me thy face, that is, Lord shew thy self to me in thy face, which is Jesus Christ. Therefore if any man will see God, he need not goe up to Heaven, or descend downe into the Deep, but he must look for it in the face of Jesus Christ,
and could not see God, they still called for his face, Oh show me thy face, that is, Lord show thy self to me in thy face, which is jesus christ. Therefore if any man will see God, he need not go up to Heaven, or descend down into the Deep, but he must look for it in the face of jesus christ,
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Fourthly, all this sight of God whatsoever it is, it is by the word and by the spirit: For as one godly man saith, the face of Christ Jesus is as the looking-glasse wherein we see God;
Fourthly, all this sighed of God whatsoever it is, it is by the word and by the Spirit: For as one godly man Says, the face of christ jesus is as the Looking glass wherein we see God;
and the word of God is the looking glasse wherein we see Christ. Therefore in 2 Cor. 4. God hath sent us, to make known the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
and the word of God is the looking glass wherein we see christ. Therefore in 2 Cor. 4. God hath sent us, to make known the glory of God in the face of jesus christ.
yet in these poore earthen shels, (as the word is in the originall) God hath put this treasure. As we find in naturall things, Pearles are in the shels of little fishes,
yet in these poor earthen shells, (as the word is in the original) God hath put this treasure. As we find in natural things, Pearls Are in the shells of little Fish,
What is that? When a man hath the Spirit he is freed from that Vaile; his eyes are opened; as he saith after, we that are Sts. we have no vaile, but we behold with pen face, the glory of God.
What is that? When a man hath the Spirit he is freed from that Veil; his eyes Are opened; as he Says After, we that Are Sts. we have no veil, but we behold with pen face, the glory of God.
So thus you have a little, for it is an unspeakable thing, and therefore we can only speak a little, aloofe, afarr off, that you may know that there is such a thing;
So thus you have a little, for it is an unspeakable thing, and Therefore we can only speak a little, aloof, afar off, that you may know that there is such a thing;
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Before we have any thing to doe with Christ actively, the Father hath many things to doe on us passively, as Christ saith Joh. 17. Father, all that were thine, thou gavest them to me.
Before we have any thing to do with christ actively, the Father hath many things to do on us passively, as christ Says John 17. Father, all that were thine, thou Gavest them to me.
Now it may be if thou look back, and consider how God did deale with thee at the first, thou canst remember when many times Jesus Christ was presented to thee in his excellencie, sometimes more, sometimes lesse,
Now it may be if thou look back, and Consider how God did deal with thee At the First, thou Canst Remember when many times jesus christ was presented to thee in his excellency, sometime more, sometime less,
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that is, after thou art married to Christ, and Christ will shew thee thy Friends. When Christ hath married the Soule, he will shew it what riches is in him; what grace, righteousnes, and goodnesse:
that is, After thou art married to christ, and christ will show thee thy Friends. When christ hath married the Soul, he will show it what riches is in him; what grace, righteousness, and Goodness:
Thirdly, both these, though the one be passive, and the other active; that now I must looke with mine owne eyes that Christ hath put in my head to see the Father:
Thirdly, both these, though the one be passive, and the other active; that now I must look with mine own eyes that christ hath put in my head to see the Father:
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I say both are done by the Spirit of God, who is called sometimes the spirit of God, and sometimes the spirit of Christ; and Christ saith, the spirit shall take of my things, and shew them to you.
I say both Are done by the Spirit of God, who is called sometime the Spirit of God, and sometime the Spirit of christ; and christ Says, the Spirit shall take of my things, and show them to you.
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Another while God sheds his love into his heart, and sets that before him, God might shew himselfe at once, he might shew himselfe fully if he pleased:
another while God sheds his love into his heart, and sets that before him, God might show himself At once, he might show himself Fully if he pleased:
but that that is most terrible in God to wicked men, that is also I say amiable, and lovely in the eye of a Saint. As the power of God, the greatnesse of God, the Justice of God.
but that that is most terrible in God to wicked men, that is also I say amiable, and lovely in the eye of a Saint. As the power of God, the greatness of God, the justice of God.
he shews himself to day this way, to morrow after another, and the third day after another. The Lord manifests himself variously. That is another thing
he shows himself to day this Way, to morrow After Another, and the third day After Another. The Lord manifests himself variously. That is Another thing
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he comes in, somtimes by afflictions, and corrections; somtimes by common providence, sometimes in the word preached, sometimes in meditation, sometimes in prayer; some times one way, sometimes another.
he comes in, sometimes by afflictions, and corrections; sometimes by Common providence, sometime in the word preached, sometime in meditation, sometime in prayer; Some times one Way, sometime Another.
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Then lastly, this sight of God which is the priviledge of the Saints, it is not constant, (for ought I know) to any Saint, no, not under the New Testament, much lesse, under the Old: but the Saints have their desertions in the new Testament, God hides his face, though not as oft as he did in the old.
Then lastly, this sighed of God which is the privilege of the Saints, it is not constant, (for ought I know) to any Saint, no, not under the New Testament, much less, under the Old: but the Saints have their desertions in the new Testament, God hides his face, though not as oft as he did in the old.
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Suppose a man were sick, and should never see health; suppose he were weake, and should never see strength, suppose he were poore, and should never see wealth; suppose he were banished, and should never see his Countrey, or his Friends. Nay, suppose a man were starke blind, and should never see the naturall Sun; yet if he have a pure heart, he shall see God,
Suppose a man were sick, and should never see health; suppose he were weak, and should never see strength, suppose he were poor, and should never see wealth; suppose he were banished, and should never see his Country, or his Friends. Nay, suppose a man were stark blind, and should never see the natural Sun; yet if he have a pure heart, he shall see God,
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all that mankind ever enjoyed from the creation, is not worthy to be compared, with one glance of that sight that a Saint hath thousands of in his life, of the glory of God in Jesus Christ.
all that mankind ever enjoyed from the creation, is not worthy to be compared, with one glance of that sighed that a Saint hath thousands of in his life, of the glory of God in jesus christ.
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We are wont to say that there is this difference and only this difference, betweene heaven, and earth, that glory differs from grace, but only in degrees;
We Are wont to say that there is this difference and only this difference, between heaven, and earth, that glory differs from grace, but only in Degrees;
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But some conceive that the beatificall vision, that blessed sight is not in this world, we shall not have it till we come to Heaven, It is true, we shall not fully, and perfectly:
But Some conceive that the beatifical vision, that blessed sighed is not in this world, we shall not have it till we come to Heaven, It is true, we shall not Fully, and perfectly:
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or through a gold ring, one glance of this sight, he would never be a Drunkard or Swearer, he would never be a Railer, and live as a Sott againe, all the dayes of his life, No, it is a glorious condition that a Saint is in.
or through a gold ring, one glance of this sighed, he would never be a Drunkard or Swearer, he would never be a Railer, and live as a Sot again, all the days of his life, No, it is a glorious condition that a Saint is in.
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and their Bull gendereth, and their Cow calveth, as it is in Job, envy not their quality, one glance of this blessed sight is worth more then all that ever they had, or shall have; therefore pitty them.
and their Bull gendereth, and their Cow calveth, as it is in Job, envy not their quality, one glance of this blessed sighed is worth more then all that ever they had, or shall have; Therefore pity them.
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thou mayest say with David, My lot is fallen in a good ground, I have a goodly heritage. The Lord hath denyed me worldly things, wit, and wealth, and honour, and credit, but God hath been pleased to bestow this, the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.
thou Mayest say with David, My lot is fallen in a good ground, I have a goodly heritage. The Lord hath denied me worldly things, wit, and wealth, and honour, and credit, but God hath been pleased to bestow this, the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of christ.
Therefore in 2 Thess. 1. it is said that wicked people shall be punished from his presence; that is the maine thing in Hell to be thrown from the presence of God, never to see his face more,
Therefore in 2 Thess 1. it is said that wicked people shall be punished from his presence; that is the main thing in Hell to be thrown from the presence of God, never to see his face more,
then this above al things in the world should most humble thy soule for thy sins (as hereafter I shall shew more fully) this should move thee to mourne for thy sins. Why so? You all know it is not properly, at least, not meerly the knowing of sin, and of the wrath, and curse that will melt the heart:
then this above all things in the world should most humble thy soul for thy Sins (as hereafter I shall show more Fully) this should move thee to mourn for thy Sins. Why so? You all know it is not properly, At least, not merely the knowing of since, and of the wrath, and curse that will melt the heart:
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but you know by your owne experience, that when you come to the veine, where those sweet teares of repentance lye, it is the seeing of the kindnesse of God, of the goodnesse of God, of the mercy of God;
but you know by your own experience, that when you come to the vein, where those sweet tears of Repentance lie, it is the seeing of the kindness of God, of the Goodness of God, of the mercy of God;
as it is a mercy unutterable, and invaluable, that the soule is not able to expresse it when it hath it: (Indeed the soule can say, it never found the creature, but it left the Soule unsatisfied, or worse then it was:
as it is a mercy unutterable, and invaluable, that the soul is not able to express it when it hath it: (Indeed the soul can say, it never found the creature, but it left the Soul unsatisfied, or Worse then it was:
but saith the soule, if Gods face shine but a quarter of an houre, if it be but in a bush, or in a Garret, I am satisfied, I desire no more, if this might but continue.
but Says the soul, if God's face shine but a quarter of an hour, if it be but in a bush, or in a Garret, I am satisfied, I desire no more, if this might but continue.
the Lord appeared savingly, and spiritually to him, and yet he sinned against him. Now if God appeared to Solomon but twice, and his sin is aggravated by that;
the Lord appeared savingly, and spiritually to him, and yet he sinned against him. Now if God appeared to Solomon but twice, and his since is aggravated by that;
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I have seene him one while in the Sacrament, I have seen him among the Saints, I have seene him in such a country, in such a condition, in such a place, in such a medow, in such a wood, when I read his word,
I have seen him one while in the Sacrament, I have seen him among the Saints, I have seen him in such a country, in such a condition, in such a place, in such a meadow, in such a wood, when I read his word,
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It is a thing that should fill men with admiration to consider what it is to have poore creatures to doe the work of God that have a world of weaknesses more then other men, who are more exact in their wayes as Lawyers, and Tradesmen, &c. To a carnall eye the preaching of the Gospell is a dead, drousie thing;
It is a thing that should fill men with admiration to Consider what it is to have poor creatures to do the work of God that have a world of Weaknesses more then other men, who Are more exact in their ways as Lawyers, and Tradesmen, etc. To a carnal eye the preaching of the Gospel is a dead, drowsy thing;
So doe you consider that the preaching of the Gospell by poore and weake meanes, it is that shell, that Cabinet, wherein these glorious treasures are found;
So do you Consider that the preaching of the Gospel by poor and weak means, it is that shell, that Cabinet, wherein these glorious treasures Are found;
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& others are so sottish to this day, that they no more know nor understand, what we have bin doing in the preaching of the word these 12. moneths, then a Post.
& Others Are so sottish to this day, that they no more know nor understand, what we have been doing in the preaching of the word these 12. months, then a Post.
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It makes me tremble to consider seriously how those decrees, that are infinite, and innumerable that were before the beginning of the world, are to be opened, when we preach the word;
It makes me tremble to Consider seriously how those decrees, that Are infinite, and innumerable that were before the beginning of the world, Are to be opened, when we preach the word;
Look to it you sottish people, that are like the Foole in the Proverbs, that tell him a tale, and when you have done he will aske, what is the matter; or as, a man asleep, that knows nothing what he hath been doing.
Look to it you sottish people, that Are like the Fool in the Proverbs, that tell him a tale, and when you have done he will ask, what is the matter; or as, a man asleep, that knows nothing what he hath been doing.
That is, one day of the Son of man. And thou that wilt not receive Christ, thou shalt have thy belly full of that day, it will be a terribble day, a day of blacknes and darknes when the earth shall reele as a drunkard,
That is, one day of the Son of man. And thou that wilt not receive christ, thou shalt have thy belly full of that day, it will be a terribble day, a day of blackness and darkness when the earth shall reel as a drunkard,
But the Son of Man hath another day, that is, the day of grace, the day wherein the Son of man in the preaching of the Gospell would bestow grace upon thy Soule.
But the Son of Man hath Another day, that is, the day of grace, the day wherein the Son of man in the preaching of the Gospel would bestow grace upon thy Soul.
and in this Citty doe, between sottishnes and formalitie. Abundance of People heare the word, but here is abundance of formalitie; few men consider with whom they have to do,
and in this city do, between sottishness and formality. Abundance of People hear the word, but Here is abundance of formality; few men Consider with whom they have to do,
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and then we shall come to the next poynt, which is, that, A right saving sight of God, of the glory of God in Jesus Christ, is the way to true Gospell humiliation.
and then we shall come to the next point, which is, that, A right Saving sighed of God, of the glory of God in jesus christ, is the Way to true Gospel humiliation.
And seeing there is such a Curse to a man that sees not God, how shall we know whether ever we had this priviledge? whether God hath vouchsafed to us this peculiar sight of him? I have seene the King, the Lord of Hosts.
And seeing there is such a Curse to a man that sees not God, how shall we know whither ever we had this privilege? whither God hath vouchsafed to us this peculiar sighed of him? I have seen the King, the Lord of Hosts.
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I need not give you signes, or marks, to know whether a Drunkard, or a Whoremonger, or a blind carnall creature, that knows nothing of the will of God;
I need not give you Signs, or marks, to know whither a Drunkard, or a Whoremonger, or a blind carnal creature, that knows nothing of the will of God;
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The first is this, these apprehensions of him, they are cleare apprehensions of him; the Hypocrites apprehensions, they are darke and doubtfull, they are mysty;
The First is this, these apprehensions of him, they Are clear apprehensions of him; the Hypocrites apprehensions, they Are dark and doubtful, they Are mysty;
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Neither doe I meane by cleare, that they are alwayes constant, that we have them without any doubts, or darknesse, or mists: especially in the old Testament, the Saints were many times eclipsed, and God hid his face, and they were at a losse, they knew not where to see him;
Neither do I mean by clear, that they Are always constant, that we have them without any doubts, or darkness, or mists: especially in the old Testament, the Saints were many times eclipsed, and God hid his face, and they were At a loss, they knew not where to see him;
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As in 1 Cor. 2. (which is worth observing) you shall find that there is a great mystery that Paul saith that a Saint sees, that a carnall, naturall man cannot perceive;
As in 1 Cor. 2. (which is worth observing) you shall find that there is a great mystery that Paul Says that a Saint sees, that a carnal, natural man cannot perceive;
Now when the Apostle had done with the former, he comes to the latter, and tels them that they had a light, whereby they knew the things that were freely given them of God:
Now when the Apostle had done with the former, he comes to the latter, and tells them that they had a Light, whereby they knew the things that were freely given them of God:
that is, it carries such a kind of evidence to the soule, that thou knowest assuredly, as thou knowest any thing in the world, that thou seest God in Jesus Christ.
that is, it carries such a kind of evidence to the soul, that thou Knowest assuredly, as thou Knowest any thing in the world, that thou See God in jesus christ.
Therefore it was a knowne case among them in the old Testament (and much more must it be in the new) it was so certaine, that if God were away but for a moment, they presently missed him,
Therefore it was a known case among them in the old Testament (and much more must it be in the new) it was so certain, that if God were away but for a moment, they presently missed him,
and thou knowest not what is become of him, nor thou lookest not after him, suspect thy apprehension of him, that it is not right: for if it be a right knowledge, it is as cleare as the Sun, though it be not fully cleare,
and thou Knowest not what is become of him, nor thou Lookest not After him, suspect thy apprehension of him, that it is not right: for if it be a right knowledge, it is as clear as the Sun, though it be not Fully clear,
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A man may say when he is highest in the comforts of the world, I am not fully satisfied, there is some disquiet in my Spirit; there is somwhat, whatsoever it is, behind the back of that comfort that I look for.
A man may say when he is highest in the comforts of the world, I am not Fully satisfied, there is Some disquiet in my Spirit; there is somewhat, whatsoever it is, behind the back of that Comfort that I look for.
But when a man hath thoughts and apprehensions of God aright, they satisfie the soule, and fill it with such contentednesse, that a man can say, I have enough; and he can say with Peter, when he saw the glory of God.
But when a man hath thoughts and apprehensions of God aright, they satisfy the soul, and fill it with such contentedness, that a man can say, I have enough; and he can say with Peter, when he saw the glory of God.
Therefore we might see, in divers places that I could reckon in Scripture, as in Psal. 17. As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousnesse, (I will behold thee in Christ) and when I awake, I shall be satisfied with thine Image:
Therefore we might see, in diverse places that I could reckon in Scripture, as in Psalm 17. As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness, (I will behold thee in christ) and when I awake, I shall be satisfied with thine Image:
Now it is not so with an Hypocrite (therefore examin your heart, and look upon it) an Hypocrite, when he is enlightned, he may have some sweetnes, and there is some pleasure;
Now it is not so with an Hypocrite (Therefore examine your heart, and look upon it) an Hypocrite, when he is enlightened, he may have Some sweetness, and there is Some pleasure;
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as when his gifts are enlarged; or when spiritual things especially when new notions come in his minde for ever the knowledge of new things is pleasant, both naturall, and spirituall: Yet notwithstanding an Hypocrite is not satisfied, with the sight of God in Christ, he cannot say I desire no more;
as when his Gifts Are enlarged; or when spiritual things especially when new notions come in his mind for ever the knowledge of new things is pleasant, both natural, and spiritual: Yet notwithstanding an Hypocrite is not satisfied, with the sighed of God in christ, he cannot say I desire no more;
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now and then, and he can tread and trample upon the world, he can despise pleasures, and friends, and honours, and riches, and can look on them as crucified things,
now and then, and he can tread and trample upon the world, he can despise pleasures, and Friends, and honours, and riches, and can look on them as Crucified things,
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My meaning is this, that wherever there is this apprehension of God, though it satisfie in respect of lust, and sin, and the world, and the Devill; yet it creates,
My meaning is this, that wherever there is this apprehension of God, though it satisfy in respect of lust, and since, and the world, and the devil; yet it creates,
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if thou hast something that is like the apprehension of God (I speak not to dull creatures that are altogether in the world, all the yeare long) but if God work on thee in his word,
if thou hast something that is like the apprehension of God (I speak not to dull creatures that Are altogether in the world, all the year long) but if God work on thee in his word,
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For, if thou see God aright, thou wilt looke for more, and more, and for ought I know, thou wilt have more, and more, world without end. Thirdly, and lastly;
For, if thou see God aright, thou wilt look for more, and more, and for ought I know, thou wilt have more, and more, world without end. Thirdly, and lastly;
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these apprehensions are precious, because there is a transcendent super-excellent, exceeding joy and delight, in the enjoyment of them, Abraham saw my day, and rejoyced, saith Christ:
these apprehensions Are precious, Because there is a transcendent superexcellent, exceeding joy and delight, in the enjoyment of them, Abraham saw my day, and rejoiced, Says christ:
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It shall blossome abundantly, and rejoyce with singing, The glory Lebanon shal be given unto it, &c. Why is all this? They shall see the glory of the Lord,
It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with singing, The glory Lebanon shall be given unto it, etc. Why is all this? They shall see the glory of the Lord,
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It is such joy as will make a dumb man sing; it will make a mellancholy, heavy, mopish creature, that naturally never smiled; God manifested in Christ, will make him sing, and the lame man to leap for joy;
It is such joy as will make a dumb man sing; it will make a melancholy, heavy, mopish creature, that naturally never smiled; God manifested in christ, will make him sing, and the lame man to leap for joy;
Thou rejoycest in the hearing of the Word; but is there not some other Joy that thou preferrest? Art thou not more glad when thou hast a good bargaine; or when thy affaires goe on in the World? What is thy chiefe joy? As David saith;
Thou Rejoicest in the hearing of the Word; but is there not Some other Joy that thou preferrest? Art thou not more glad when thou hast a good bargain; or when thy affairs go on in the World? What is thy chief joy? As David Says;
and make all other joyes to vanish, it is a right apprehension. So you see these apprehensions are: First, cleare Apprehensions. Secondly, precious Apprehensions.
and make all other Joys to vanish, it is a right apprehension. So you see these apprehensions Are: First, clear Apprehensions. Secondly, precious Apprehensions.
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as it is said, Job 21. How oft is the Candle of the wicked put out? The Candle of the Hypocrite goeth out, it may be he hath a little apprehension of God,
as it is said, Job 21. How oft is the Candle of the wicked put out? The Candle of the Hypocrite Goes out, it may be he hath a little apprehension of God,
Therefore in Heb. 6. the Hypocrite (for the Apostle lays down there the estate of Hypocrites) after they were enlightned, &c. they fell away. The light was gone, it only blazed a while,
Therefore in Hebrew 6. the Hypocrite (for the Apostle lays down there the estate of Hypocrites) After they were enlightened, etc. they fell away. The Light was gone, it only blazed a while,
we may forget where we were, and may forget our Friends, &c. But when God reveales himselfe first to the Soule: If a man could live in this World a thousand yeares, the apprehension that he had of God at the first, it would be as fresh as ever it was;
we may forget where we were, and may forget our Friends, etc. But when God reveals himself First to the Soul: If a man could live in this World a thousand Years, the apprehension that he had of God At the First, it would be as fresh as ever it was;
he sees his love, his goodnesse, his power, his faithfulnesse, his mercy, his justice. Now the same apprehension of these things, have such impressions upon thy heart, that thou mayest clearely discerne,
he sees his love, his Goodness, his power, his faithfulness, his mercy, his Justice. Now the same apprehension of these things, have such impressions upon thy heart, that thou Mayest clearly discern,
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As for instance, when thou lookest on God, and thou seest his goodnes; there is a sweet impression of love: Thou seest the Justice, and Righteousnesse of God, it works an impression, not a blaze that goes out;
As for instance, when thou Lookest on God, and thou See his Goodness; there is a sweet impression of love: Thou See the justice, and Righteousness of God, it works an impression, not a blaze that Goes out;
As to give you one instance (for as it will doe by one, so it will doe by all) In Heb. 11. 27. It is said, By faith Moses forsook Aegypt, not fearing the wrath of the King:
As to give you one instance (for as it will do by one, so it will do by all) In Hebrew 11. 27. It is said, By faith Moses forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the King:
that is, he had seene the Power of God, and the Greatnesse of God, and that put such an impression on him, that he did not feare Pharaoh. And God had promised to doe him good,
that is, he had seen the Power of God, and the Greatness of God, and that put such an impression on him, that he did not Fear Pharaoh. And God had promised to do him good,
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when he comes to a reall night of miserie for God, all his knowledge of God proves a meere speculation, and vanisheth into Ayre, and there is no reality in it.
when he comes to a real night of misery for God, all his knowledge of God Proves a mere speculation, and Vanishes into Air, and there is no reality in it.
Therefore see whether these impressions of God on thy soule be reall, or no? Doest thou finde when thou commest to reall miserie, that there is reall comfort to hold thee up;
Therefore see whither these impressions of God on thy soul be real, or no? Dost thou find when thou Comest to real misery, that there is real Comfort to hold thee up;
and their expressions are better then others, & they carry it gloriously, and yet you shall have some poor creatures that can hardly speake to God in Prayer, and can hardly remember any thing of the VVord, and yet when they come to suffer, there is a reall thing that holds them up,
and their expressions Are better then Others, & they carry it gloriously, and yet you shall have Some poor creatures that can hardly speak to God in Prayer, and can hardly Remember any thing of the Word, and yet when they come to suffer, there is a real thing that holds them up,
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though it may be it be but a poore little Boy, or a VVench, when you shall see those Brave glorious Professors, that because they have no Reality, they flee away, and turne to the World.
though it may be it be but a poor little Boy, or a VVench, when you shall see those Brave glorious Professors, that Because they have no Reality, they flee away, and turn to the World.
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Therefore pray to the Lord that these impressions may be reall: That as the miseries wee meet withall, are reall; so the impressions of his blessed Majesty may be be reall: Saith God to the Hypocrites, Mal. 1. If I be a Father, where is my Honour? If I be a Master, where is my feare? You talke that I am your Father, and your Master; but there is no deepe impression of it upon your Soules.
Therefore pray to the Lord that these impressions may be real: That as the misery's we meet withal, Are real; so the impressions of his blessed Majesty may be be real: Says God to the Hypocrites, Malachi 1. If I be a Father, where is my Honour? If I be a Master, where is my Fear? You talk that I am your Father, and your Master; but there is no deep impression of it upon your Souls.
Secondly, as they are reall; So they are thorow, they fall not upon the heart of a Saint, as they doe upon an Hypocrite. The apprehensions of God fall upon an Hypocrite, just like a little shower of raine, upon the sandy ground;
Secondly, as they Are real; So they Are thorough, they fallen not upon the heart of a Saint, as they do upon an Hypocrite. The apprehensions of God fallen upon an Hypocrite, just like a little shower of rain, upon the sandy ground;
An Hypocrite hath a root of bitternesse in his heart, and all the Dew of Heaven, never sinks so deep as to come to that root. Therefore as it is said, in 1. Joh. 3. A man that is borne of God cannot sinne, Why? Because the Seed of God abides in him;
an Hypocrite hath a root of bitterness in his heart, and all the Due of Heaven, never sinks so deep as to come to that root. Therefore as it is said, in 1. John 3. A man that is born of God cannot sin, Why? Because the Seed of God abides in him;
So on the other side, an Hypocrite, he can doe nothing to purpose, because there is a seed of sin in him, there is a root, there is a Coare at the heart, that the Dew of Heaven never toucheth:
So on the other side, an Hypocrite, he can do nothing to purpose, Because there is a seed of sin in him, there is a root, there is a Coare At the heart, that the Due of Heaven never touches:
Therefore it is a signe that thou seest God aright, when the impressions of it in thy Soule, goe through, and through, that they soak into thy very soule (as I may say) and fetch out thy inward lusts.
Therefore it is a Signen that thou See God aright, when the impressions of it in thy Soul, go through, and through, that they soak into thy very soul (as I may say) and fetch out thy inward Lustiest.
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Thirdly, and lastly; (and there I shall leave at this time) these impressions are universall: An Hypocrite, or a wicked man in time may have some impressions upon his soule, of some one thing of God, or some few things.
Thirdly, and lastly; (and there I shall leave At this time) these impressions Are universal: an Hypocrite, or a wicked man in time may have Some impressions upon his soul, of Some one thing of God, or Some few things.
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that is, there is nothing in God, but he hath a heart to answer it, he hath (as it were, to speak with reverence) a Coppy of God written on his soule; he hath an impression of the love of God,
that is, there is nothing in God, but he hath a heart to answer it, he hath (as it were, to speak with Reverence) a Copy of God written on his soul; he hath an impression of the love of God,
The Lord God, the Lord, mercifull, gracious, long suffering, abundant in mercy, keeping mercy for thousands: Forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin;
The Lord God, the Lord, merciful, gracious, long suffering, abundant in mercy, keeping mercy for thousands: Forgiving iniquity, Transgression, and since;
he would have the impression of the whole name of God upon Moses. It is a signe thy apprehensions of God are true, though they be weake, and small; when they be reall, and thorow, and universall. The third thing is;
he would have the impression of the Whole name of God upon Moses. It is a Signen thy apprehensions of God Are true, though they be weak, and small; when they be real, and thorough, and universal. The third thing is;
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and that vents, and shewes it selfe some way in thy heart, and life: Therefore I finde in Scripture, especially in the Epistles of John, where much is said of seeing God;
and that vents, and shows it self Some Way in thy heart, and life: Therefore I find in Scripture, especially in the Epistles of John, where much is said of seeing God;
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unlesse he consider the workings of it also upon his heart, and life, as well as his single apprehension: Therefore saith he in one place, by this, you shall know that you have seene God,
unless he Consider the workings of it also upon his heart, and life, as well as his single apprehension: Therefore Says he in one place, by this, you shall know that you have seen God,
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But the chiefe meaning of the purifying of the heart is to have the conscience (for the heart is taken for the conscience, to have the conscience) purified, and washed from the guilt of sinne:
But the chief meaning of the purifying of the heart is to have the conscience (for the heart is taken for the conscience, to have the conscience) purified, and washed from the guilt of sin:
There are three expressions that the holy Ghost useth in Heb. 10. that open this, Heb. 10. 2. A pure heart in this sence is a man that hath no conscience of sinne; that is the Scripture language;
There Are three expressions that the holy Ghost uses in Hebrew 10. that open this, Hebrew 10. 2. A pure heart in this sense is a man that hath no conscience of sin; that is the Scripture language;
That is, I finde an exceeding great power of the Spirit, that makes my conscience cleane, that notwithstanding my frailties, there is no guilt lying, or soaking in my Conscence. That is one thing.
That is, I find an exceeding great power of the Spirit, that makes my conscience clean, that notwithstanding my frailties, there is no guilt lying, or soaking in my Conscience. That is one thing.
sanctification in this place, is not meant, as you usually take sanctification; that is, for mortification, and vivification (as we say) the killing of sin,
sanctification in this place, is not meant, as you usually take sanctification; that is, for mortification, and vivification (as we say) the killing of since,
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as it is interpreted in the third expression in verse 2•. Let us draw neare with a true heart, in the full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled; that is, our consciences sprinkled;
as it is interpreted in the third expression in verse 2•. Let us draw near with a true heart, in the full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled; that is, our Consciences sprinkled;
Full assurance is opposed to an evill Conscience, and that cannot be, if you take sanctification in that sense, that you use to take it. Now that is one thing;
Full assurance is opposed to an evil Conscience, and that cannot be, if you take sanctification in that sense, that you use to take it. Now that is one thing;
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2ly, a pure heart (for there are but two ways in generall, that it is taken in Scripture, a pure heart) is a heart cleansed also from the power of sinne; that is a pure heart:
2ly, a pure heart (for there Are but two ways in general, that it is taken in Scripture, a pure heart) is a heart cleansed also from the power of sin; that is a pure heart:
Such a thing there is in a Saint, this is that that is called the spirit; the streame, and quintessence of the Soule is holy: and though there be corruption there,
Such a thing there is in a Saint, this is that that is called the Spirit; the stream, and quintessence of the Soul is holy: and though there be corruption there,
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As to give you but one instance more, (looke upon your hearts as I speak and see how they agree with it) take any corruption that a Saint falls into throughout the yeare;
As to give you but one instance more, (look upon your hearts as I speak and see how they agree with it) take any corruption that a Saint falls into throughout the year;
there are many chidings, and brawlings, betweene grace and corruption; I will have my will sayth corruption, I will be vaine, and fine, and finer, then my Neighbours;
there Are many chidings, and brawlings, between grace and corruption; I will have my will say corruption, I will be vain, and fine, and finer, then my Neighbours;
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if you be a Drunkard, or a VVhoremonger, or a Backslider, or a worldly Professor, thou art a man that hath never seene God, for thou hast an impure heart.
if you be a Drunkard, or a VVhoremonger, or a Backslider, or a worldly Professor, thou art a man that hath never seen God, for thou hast an impure heart.
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As when I see the greatnesse of God, it works and raiseth my Spirit to a holy greatnesse; if I see holinesse in God, it makes me holy; there is nothing in God that is seene,
As when I see the greatness of God, it works and Raiseth my Spirit to a holy greatness; if I see holiness in God, it makes me holy; there is nothing in God that is seen,
goodnesse in God, makes you good; but your goodnesse, is a grace; and his, is an Attribute: But only I say humilitie, the glory of God makes me humble;
Goodness in God, makes you good; but your Goodness, is a grace; and his, is an Attribute: But only I say humility, the glory of God makes me humble;
If fancy work so, as that looking upon any thing, it could make such an impression; much more faith looking upon such a glorious object as God, that hath such fulnesse in him, shall make the soule like that it sees.
If fancy work so, as that looking upon any thing, it could make such an impression; much more faith looking upon such a glorious Object as God, that hath such fullness in him, shall make the soul like that it sees.
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VVe saw his glory, and of that fullnesse of glory, we receive grace for grace, as the VVax receives letter for letter from the Seale; or as the child receives lymb for lymb from the Parent;
We saw his glory, and of that fullness of glory, we receive grace for grace, as the Wax receives Letter for Letter from the Seal; or as the child receives lymb for lymb from the Parent;
Therefore I pray consider of this, whether you have had such a sight of God, that when you see this, it hath framed your soules according to God, that you are like him:
Therefore I pray Consider of this, whither you have had such a sighed of God, that when you see this, it hath framed your Souls according to God, that you Are like him:
If you say, you see God, and it is only a drie speculation, that leaves you proud, and carnall, and malicious, and high minded, and froward, and the like, without working on you, what you see in God, you may justly suspect it not to be right.
If you say, you see God, and it is only a dry speculation, that leaves you proud, and carnal, and malicious, and high minded, and froward, and the like, without working on you, what you see in God, you may justly suspect it not to be right.
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Therefore looke to that, whether God have wrought in you, a heart Spiritually and purely to love the Saints, as Saints; not to love them, that they may love me;
Therefore look to that, whither God have wrought in you, a heart Spiritually and purely to love the Saints, as Saints; not to love them, that they may love me;
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If a man love not his Brother, let him be a wise man, let him be a Scholler, let him repeat Sermons, &c. he is in darknesse, and goes he knowes not whether;
If a man love not his Brother, let him be a wise man, let him be a Scholar, let him repeat Sermons, etc. he is in darkness, and Goes he knows not whither;
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as he loves the Saints, so he hath Gospell fellowship with the Saints; I say, he hath Fellowship with the Saints, 1 Joh. 1. 7. For there is a discourse concerning this seeing of God, Truly saith John verse 3. Our fellowship is with the Father,
as he loves the Saints, so he hath Gospel fellowship with the Saints; I say, he hath Fellowship with the Saints, 1 John 1. 7. For there is a discourse Concerning this seeing of God, Truly Says John verse 3. Our fellowship is with the Father,
Understand me, I meane not here by fellowship, and I suppose it is not meant here, fellowship of neighbourhood, or fellowship of the family, or fellowship of the same City;
Understand me, I mean not Here by fellowship, and I suppose it is not meant Here, fellowship of neighbourhood, or fellowship of the family, or fellowship of the same city;
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Have you any fellowship with the Saints? Is not the Fellowship of divers of you (why should I aske the question, I know it is so) with Drunkards, and Malignants, those that raile against godlinesse, those that blaspheme God,
Have you any fellowship with the Saints? Is not the Fellowship of diverse of you (why should I ask the question, I know it is so) with Drunkards, and Malignants, those that rail against godliness, those that Blaspheme God,
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Therefore to see People walke in such grosse darknesse, and God having broken in a little Window into his soule, he cannot choose but bring others to the light.
Therefore to see People walk in such gross darkness, and God having broken in a little Window into his soul, he cannot choose but bring Others to the Light.
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Therefore I never believed, nor doe believe, when People among us (it may be they are godly, I leave them to the Lord) that professe they see a great deale of light, and they see God more then others;
Therefore I never believed, nor do believe, when People among us (it may be they Are godly, I leave them to the Lord) that profess they see a great deal of Light, and they see God more then Others;
but when there is a spirit in People, that they will not communicate the light as much as they can, that other poor sinners may see it, I suspect that light, that it is not from God;
but when there is a Spirit in People, that they will not communicate the Light as much as they can, that other poor Sinners may see it, I suspect that Light, that it is not from God;
But lastly, I find, that whosoever hath seene God truly, that sight of God will make him able to goe through any hardship, any suffering, any affliction whatsoever, in the service of God.
But lastly, I find, that whosoever hath seen God truly, that sighed of God will make him able to go through any hardship, any suffering, any affliction whatsoever, in the service of God.
Whatsoever pretences men have, this is the reason why many Professors are so wise, that they will never suffer persecution, let the world turne which way it will, they will not want distinctions to waue persecution;
Whatsoever pretences men have, this is the reason why many Professors Are so wise, that they will never suffer persecution, let the world turn which Way it will, they will not want Distinctions to wave persecution;
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the truth is they wave it, because they have not seene God, if they had, they would carry themselves innocently, and prudently, and then let what would come.
the truth is they wave it, Because they have not seen God, if they had, they would carry themselves innocently, and prudently, and then let what would come.
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If thou want this sight of God, thou must first be convinced, that all the meanes in the World will not make known God to thee, unlesse he manifest himselfe. That is one thing:
If thou want this sighed of God, thou must First be convinced, that all the means in the World will not make known God to thee, unless he manifest himself. That is one thing:
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compare that with 1 John 3. VVhosoever committeth sin, he hath not seen God, nor known him, little children, let no man deceive you, whosoever is borne of God, committeth not sin:
compare that with 1 John 3. Whosoever Committeth since, he hath not seen God, nor known him, little children, let no man deceive you, whosoever is born of God, Committeth not since:
That is, when there is a heavenly wisedome, and knowledge, heavenly faculties, heavenly principles; when there is a new creature in the soule of a man, by which he sees, and knowes, and apprehends, and loves, and doth things utterly beyond flesh and bloud. Therefore to be borne of God, and to be borne of flesh and bloud are contrary one to another.
That is, when there is a heavenly Wisdom, and knowledge, heavenly faculties, heavenly principles; when there is a new creature in the soul of a man, by which he sees, and knows, and apprehends, and loves, and does things utterly beyond Flesh and blood. Therefore to be born of God, and to be born of Flesh and blood Are contrary one to Another.
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Therefore if thou wilt see God, thou must not thinke to doe it, as to finde out a controversie in Divinity; or to to know a mystery in a Trade; it is not thy studie,
Therefore if thou wilt see God, thou must not think to do it, as to find out a controversy in Divinity; or to to know a mystery in a Trade; it is not thy study,
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thou must not only have other things presented before these eyes, but thou must have another paire of eyes to see things, another understanding, other principles, a new creature framed in thy heart;
thou must not only have other things presented before these eyes, but thou must have Another pair of eyes to see things, Another understanding, other principles, a new creature framed in thy heart;
Thirdly, in this order of seeing God, (which is all of his free grace to doe this, I only shew you the author of it, it is none of it in thy power) get the Lord to deliver thee from the Kingdome of Satan, or else thou canst never see him.
Thirdly, in this order of seeing God, (which is all of his free grace to do this, I only show you the author of it, it is none of it in thy power) get the Lord to deliver thee from the Kingdom of Satan, or Else thou Canst never see him.
The Kingdome of the Devill, is a Kingdome of darknesse; so darke, that as long as a man lives in that Kingdome, he is never like to see any thing of God.
The Kingdom of the devil, is a Kingdom of darkness; so dark, that as long as a man lives in that Kingdom, he is never like to see any thing of God.
There are some Nations in the North, that they have halfe the yeare night, it is almost a Kingdome of darknesse, a man though he have eyes, cannot see there:
There Are Some nations in the North, that they have half the year night, it is almost a Kingdom of darkness, a man though he have eyes, cannot see there:
For, the Devill hath no bodily, outward Kingdome, of Lands, and estates, and revenues; but darknesse is his Kingdome, and so much darknesse, so much inheritance the Devill hath:
For, the devil hath no bodily, outward Kingdom, of Lands, and estates, and revenues; but darkness is his Kingdom, and so much darkness, so much inheritance the devil hath:
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but it is a signe that they are a People that must perish, that the Gospell can doe them no good, In whom the God of this world hath blinded the minds of them that believe not;
but it is a Signen that they Are a People that must perish, that the Gospel can do them no good, In whom the God of this world hath blinded the minds of them that believe not;
How came it to passe that the Gospell that Paul preached, did the Soules of the People no more good? Paul saith, the fault was not in the Gospell, the Gospell was pleasing to God however:
How Come it to pass that the Gospel that Paul preached, did the Souls of the People no more good? Paul Says, the fault was not in the Gospel, the Gospel was pleasing to God however:
Lastly, thou must looke for the shining of this glorious Sun, through the Word, and by the spirit. It must come through the VVord; and expect the Spirit to bring it,
Lastly, thou must look for the shining of this glorious Sun, through the Word, and by the Spirit. It must come through the Word; and expect the Spirit to bring it,
whereas notwithstanding, if you had all the gifts in this world, you cannot keepe the Commandements: but the meaning is, you shall finde in the things of God, that God hath made one thing the condition of another, if you love God, you will keepe his Commandements,
whereas notwithstanding, if you had all the Gifts in this world, you cannot keep the commandments: but the meaning is, you shall find in the things of God, that God hath made one thing the condition of Another, if you love God, you will keep his commandments,
So I know by experience, though all be by free grace, yet the People of God, by making one thing the condition of another, it hath made their Journey, that they have not been weary.
So I know by experience, though all be by free grace, yet the People of God, by making one thing the condition of Another, it hath made their Journey, that they have not been weary.
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Therefore that God may manifest himselfe more, and more to thee; labour to keepe his commandements; labour to be more holy this weeke, then the last: Add to faith, virtue; to virtue, patience;
Therefore that God may manifest himself more, and more to thee; labour to keep his Commandments; labour to be more holy this Week, then the last: Add to faith, virtue; to virtue, patience;
as you are Husband, or VVife, or Master, or Servant, or Tradesman, &c. if you endeavour to do that which is pleasing in Gods eye, God will reveale himselfe more and more clearly and fully to your soules.
as you Are Husband, or VVife, or Master, or Servant, or Tradesman, etc. if you endeavour to do that which is pleasing in God's eye, God will reveal himself more and more clearly and Fully to your Souls.
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if Gods face be hid: Therefore saith David, Psal. 4. There be many that will say, who will shew us any good? That is, worldly men will aske, who will shew us a good bargaine? what course shall we take to encrease our trade? what course shall we take to be happy, and rich, & the like? Saith David, Lord, I wil none of this, I am of another temper, my whole desire is, that thy blessed face may shine for ever on me.
if God's face be hid: Therefore Says David, Psalm 4. There be many that will say, who will show us any good? That is, worldly men will ask, who will show us a good bargain? what course shall we take to increase our trade? what course shall we take to be happy, and rich, & the like? Says David, Lord, I will none of this, I am of Another temper, my Whole desire is, that thy blessed face may shine for ever on me.
Why so? Why? because this is all their Portion, and your Portion that God hath given you, is infinitly, incomparably beyond their Portion, your Portion, what is it? I remember as the Lord saith in Ezekiel, of the Levites, they had no portion or inheritance with the People, but saith he, I am their portion; and as it is said of Elkana concerning Hannah, he gave her a worthy portion; he loved her,
Why so? Why? Because this is all their Portion, and your Portion that God hath given you, is infinitely, incomparably beyond their Portion, your Portion, what is it? I Remember as the Lord Says in Ezekielem, of the Levites, they had no portion or inheritance with the People, but Says he, I am their portion; and as it is said of Elkana Concerning Hannah, he gave her a worthy portion; he loved her,
when you had meat, and brave cloathes, and the like? you know you were weary of your lives for all these ▪ then judge what is to be thought of a poor carnall man that hath no other all his life long.
when you had meat, and brave clothes, and the like? you know you were weary of your lives for all these ▪ then judge what is to be Thought of a poor carnal man that hath no other all his life long.
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Judge you by that weeke, or fortnight that you were in desertion, and yet had the good things of the World, what the comfort of an Hypocrite, and a worldly man is all his life; envy them not.
Judge you by that Week, or fortnight that you were in desertion, and yet had the good things of the World, what the Comfort of an Hypocrite, and a worldly man is all his life; envy them not.
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for a fast day, or a day of humiliation as you call it, to hang downe the head like a Bulrush, or in a preparatorie way to make a man fit for Christ or the like;
for a fast day, or a day of humiliation as you call it, to hang down the head like a Bulrush, or in a preparatory Way to make a man fit for christ or the like;
So I say, because we are fraile and weake, and vile, and sinfull, every apprehension of a glorious, and great and powerfull God abaseth, and humbleth us,
So I say, Because we Are frail and weak, and vile, and sinful, every apprehension of a glorious, and great and powerful God abaseth, and Humbleth us,
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as in Luke 5. 8. when Peter saw a little of God in Christ, working a myracle (for I told you God many wayes, by any meanes can reveale himself to the soule of a Saint) saith he, Lord depart from me, I am a sinfull man.
as in Lycia 5. 8. when Peter saw a little of God in christ, working a miracle (for I told you God many ways, by any means can reveal himself to the soul of a Saint) Says he, Lord depart from me, I am a sinful man.
So, also I might shew, of wisdom, and of strength, as you may see Isa. 45. 23, 24. an observable place, Christ would have them to looke upon him, Looke to me and be saved,
So, also I might show, of Wisdom, and of strength, as you may see Isaiah 45. 23, 24. an observable place, christ would have them to look upon him, Look to me and be saved,
by beholding the wisedome of God in Christ, I am made wise; by beholding the holinesse of God in Jesus Christ, I am made holy. But now of this humiliation, it is not so;
by beholding the Wisdom of God in christ, I am made wise; by beholding the holiness of God in jesus christ, I am made holy. But now of this humiliation, it is not so;
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Besides, I finde in Scripture, that every thing that is in God (if I may so speake) is of a humbling nature, I find, that God manifesting any attribute of his, at any time, to any of his children, it doth humble them;
Beside, I find in Scripture, that every thing that is in God (if I may so speak) is of a humbling nature, I find, that God manifesting any attribute of his, At any time, to any of his children, it does humble them;
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as for instance, let the Lord shew his greatnesse (in a spirituall way I meane) as he did to David Psal. 8. when he saw the greatnesse of God, that the Sun and Moone were the workes of Gods fingers, then David cries out;
as for instance, let the Lord show his greatness (in a spiritual Way I mean) as he did to David Psalm 8. when he saw the greatness of God, that the Sun and Moon were the works of God's fingers, then David cries out;
and there you shall see some resemblance of it, if you can tell me how Labans sheep conceived spotted Lambs, by beholding the peeled rods; or if you can tell me,
and there you shall see Some resemblance of it, if you can tell me how Labans sheep conceived spotted Lambs, by beholding the peeled rods; or if you can tell me,
how the men were healed of their wounds, by looking on the brazen Serpent; then I will tell you how a man by seeing of God in a speciall manner in Christ is humbled.
how the men were healed of their wounds, by looking on the brazen Serpent; then I will tell you how a man by seeing of God in a special manner in christ is humbled.
why should it not in this, that a poore sinner beholding God in Christ, by faith spiritually should receive grace for grace from him? And if we be posed in knowing the particular reason of the strange operations of God in the work of creation; we might wel cease our disputes,
why should it not in this, that a poor sinner beholding God in christ, by faith spiritually should receive grace for grace from him? And if we be posed in knowing the particular reason of the strange operations of God in the work of creation; we might well cease our disputes,
and I find that it is a generall rule, that when God gives any thing to Man or Beast, or Bird, to soule or body, he will make them looke up to him that is the giver.
and I find that it is a general Rule, that when God gives any thing to Man or Beast, or Bird, to soul or body, he will make them look up to him that is the giver.
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Therefore, our life is hid with Christ in God, Why so? that our affections may be above where Christ is, Collos. 3. 2. So the Lord will not bestow any thing upon us,
Therefore, our life is hid with christ in God, Why so? that our affections may be above where christ is, Colossians 3. 2. So the Lord will not bestow any thing upon us,
The Use for the present is this, that you may clearely learne hence, that sinners, and carnall men, men that are not borne againe, or are not new creatures;
The Use for the present is this, that you may clearly Learn hence, that Sinners, and carnal men, men that Are not born again, or Are not new creatures;
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they cannot be truly humbled; they can have no true humiliation: because as it is evidently proved in the doctrine before, they have no true sight of God:
they cannot be truly humbled; they can have no true humiliation: Because as it is evidently proved in the Doctrine before, they have no true sighed of God:
just for all the world, as a man by the Statutes of England, if he have broken any of them if he read the Statutes, by the strength of reason, he may say I have brok the Statute. And so he may, by reading the book of God, God saith that whormongers, drunkards, and coveteous shal not enter into the Kingdome of God;
just for all the world, as a man by the Statutes of England, if he have broken any of them if he read the Statutes, by the strength of reason, he may say I have brok the Statute. And so he may, by reading the book of God, God Says that whoremongers, drunkards, and covetous shall not enter into the Kingdom of God;
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Nay farther, the Lord may put wrath in the Law, he may put wrath in judgements, and afflictions, and he may be terrified, and wofully troubled because of sinne, and yet not be humbled: So the Devils in Hell,
Nay farther, the Lord may put wrath in the Law, he may put wrath in Judgments, and afflictions, and he may be terrified, and woefully troubled Because of sin, and yet not be humbled: So the Devils in Hell,
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and be sorrowfull, and heavy, and yet he hath not true humiliation. But as the Prophet saith of the Hypocrites, they hang downe their heads for a day as a bulrush, but the Lord abhors them, and their Service.
and be sorrowful, and heavy, and yet he hath not true humiliation. But as the Prophet Says of the Hypocrites, they hang down their Heads for a day as a bulrush, but the Lord abhors them, and their Service.
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I find then that the wicked man his mouth shall be stopped; he shall be so farre humbled, that he shall have no argument to plead for himselfe, he shall have no cloake for his sinne:
I find then that the wicked man his Mouth shall be stopped; he shall be so Far humbled, that he shall have no argument to plead for himself, he shall have no cloak for his sin:
even then, and for ever in Hell, the wicked will be grumbling against God; and a man is not said to be humbled truly, till he submit to God in any thing:
even then, and for ever in Hell, the wicked will be grumbling against God; and a man is not said to be humbled truly, till he submit to God in any thing:
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and in other congregations, that notwithstanding all the meanes of grace, notwithstanding all the teaching and preaching, and beseeching, and exhorting; yet they sometimes in secret can laugh, and jeere at religion,
and in other congregations, that notwithstanding all the means of grace, notwithstanding all the teaching and preaching, and beseeching, and exhorting; yet they sometime in secret can laugh, and jeer At Religion,
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and they walke more humbly, and closely, and thankfully. But we see the gang of the world, Magistrates, and Ministers, and all carnal people are more proud, and wicked, and carnall, and ready to beat their Fellow Servants; they are worse, and worse, and no wonder, because God hath not discovered himself in these mercies, they will not learne.
and they walk more humbly, and closely, and thankfully. But we see the gang of the world, Magistrates, and Ministers, and all carnal people Are more proud, and wicked, and carnal, and ready to beatrice their Fellow Servants; they Are Worse, and Worse, and no wonder, Because God hath not discovered himself in these Mercies, they will not Learn.
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And then for corrections; a man would think that God did deale with us more palpably then he did with Aegypt; they had ten plagues, we had twenty or thirty, God hath punished us,
And then for corrections; a man would think that God did deal with us more palpably then he did with Egypt; they had ten plagues, we had twenty or thirty, God hath punished us,
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the Lord turned the Scales divers wayes, you know how it was with Scotland, and with the King. One would thinke that there were no Magistrate, nor Minister, nor no man that hath the name of a Professor, but he would learne somewhat by all this;
the Lord turned the Scales diverse ways, you know how it was with Scotland, and with the King. One would think that there were no Magistrate, nor Minister, nor no man that hath the name of a Professor, but he would Learn somewhat by all this;
There will be a day when the worst man in the world, shall in some part be humbled: you shall read in Luke 2•. how men shall be at their wits ends, for feare of what shall come upon them.
There will be a day when the worst man in the world, shall in Some part be humbled: you shall read in Lycia 2•. how men shall be At their wits ends, for Fear of what shall come upon them.
their pride shall be pulled downe, there shall be a kinde of Humiliation, but no true humiliation, but even in hell, they shall be there grumbling against God for evermore.
their pride shall be pulled down, there shall be a kind of Humiliation, but no true humiliation, but even in hell, they shall be there grumbling against God for evermore.
that every such peculiar sight, is the meanes, or way to true Gospell humiliation. I proved it, and gave you the Reasons, and made some short Use of it.
that every such peculiar sighed, is the means, or Way to true Gospel humiliation. I proved it, and gave you the Reasons, and made Some short Use of it.
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The next Use that I shall open to you, which is the maine, shall be to shew you a way how you may know whether ever you have thus seene God, it is an ordinary phrase in John his Epistles, such a man hath not seene God, He that hates his Brother, hath not seene God.
The next Use that I shall open to you, which is the main, shall be to show you a Way how you may know whither ever you have thus seen God, it is an ordinary phrase in John his Epistles, such a man hath not seen God, He that hates his Brother, hath not seen God.
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I say that every Saint that is truly humbled. By humiliation I told you, I meane not a preparatorie humiliation, as some of our Divines say; or an after humiliation:
I say that every Saint that is truly humbled. By humiliation I told you, I mean not a preparatory humiliation, as Some of our Divines say; or an After humiliation:
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Because that a man is more prone to his own righteousnesse (such as it is) then to his sin, & a man sticks closer to his owne righteousnes then to his sin, for it is an easier thing to bring twenty men from their sins,
Because that a man is more prove to his own righteousness (such as it is) then to his since, & a man sticks closer to his own righteousness then to his since, for it is an Easier thing to bring twenty men from their Sins,
Now the question is, whether the Lord hath wholly brought thee from that righteousnesse to submit wholly to the righteousnesse of another. That is the first expression, whereby I shall demonstrate it;
Now the question is, whither the Lord hath wholly brought thee from that righteousness to submit wholly to the righteousness of Another. That is the First expression, whereby I shall demonstrate it;
But here is true humiliation, for a man to deny his owne righteousnesse, and to embrace humbly the righteousnesse that is in Jesus Christ; I say to be content wholly, and fully with it.
But Here is true humiliation, for a man to deny his own righteousness, and to embrace humbly the righteousness that is in jesus christ; I say to be content wholly, and Fully with it.
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that thou wouldest be a poore infirme fraile creature, and let Christ Jesus be thy righteousnesse; that thou art content to walke in raggs, and let Christ be thy riches. This is one thing.
that thou Wouldst be a poor infirm frail creature, and let christ jesus be thy righteousness; that thou art content to walk in rags, and let christ be thy riches. This is one thing.
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that is, you would fill up every corner of your owne shop, and you would amend your owne trading, but you would not shut up shop, and be journey-men (as I may speake with reverence) to Jesus Christ. That is one thing.
that is, you would fill up every corner of your own shop, and you would amend your own trading, but you would not shut up shop, and be Journeymen (as I may speak with Reverence) to jesus christ. That is one thing.
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that whether you be humbled or no, is this, whether the Lord have brought you to be content to take the righteousnesse of Jesus Christ upon his owne bare, and naked word? Whether now you can say, there is Jesus Christ, full of righteousnesse for me,
that whither you be humbled or no, is this, whither the Lord have brought you to be content to take the righteousness of jesus christ upon his own bore, and naked word? Whither now you can say, there is jesus christ, full of righteousness for me,
But the question is in matter of believing, whether I should not throw away my owne righteousnesse, and wholly believe in Jesus Christs righteousnesse, before I see any grace; or any signe?
But the question is in matter of believing, whither I should not throw away my own righteousness, and wholly believe in jesus Christ righteousness, before I see any grace; or any Signen?
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Marke it, this is the straine, and streame, and language of the Gospell; that is, salvation by Jesus Christ; and whosoever believeth on that salvation, shall not be ashamed; he shall be sure of it.
Mark it, this is the strain, and stream, and language of the Gospel; that is, salvation by jesus christ; and whosoever Believeth on that salvation, shall not be ashamed; he shall be sure of it.
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And when men come to believe in Christ, they aske, who shall ascend into Heaven? how shall I come to know that I am a Saint, and that I am predestinated? The Lord would have us believe the word, that Christ Jesus came to save sinners, of whom I am chiefe.
And when men come to believe in christ, they ask, who shall ascend into Heaven? how shall I come to know that I am a Saint, and that I am predestinated? The Lord would have us believe the word, that christ jesus Come to save Sinners, of whom I am chief.
Your ordinary Professors most of them, they have not assurance of salvation, why? They cannot believe. Why so? because they finde so many corruptions in them,
Your ordinary Professors most of them, they have not assurance of salvation, why? They cannot believe. Why so? Because they find so many corruptions in them,
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and if it were not for these things, they could believe. What is the meaning of it? It is as if they should say, I will never trust God in the righteousnesse of the Gospell, upon his bare word.
and if it were not for these things, they could believe. What is the meaning of it? It is as if they should say, I will never trust God in the righteousness of the Gospel, upon his bore word.
I have but one soule, and if I had a thousand, I would venture them all upon his word, and say there my soule lyes, sinck, or swim, or goe to heaven, or hell, here is the word, that Christ came to save sinners, of whom I am chiefe.
I have but one soul, and if I had a thousand, I would venture them all upon his word, and say there my soul lies, sink, or swim, or go to heaven, or hell, Here is the word, that christ Come to save Sinners, of whom I am chief.
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that those men (how ever otherwise they be godly, some of them) that doe hold that Christ did dye for all men, and that he came to save Judas, as well as Peter.
that those men (how ever otherwise they be godly, Some of them) that do hold that christ did die for all men, and that he Come to save Judas, as well as Peter.
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It is a proud thought in the heart that would teach God how to speake, and how to make promises, and we poore wretched, damnable creatures, must shew him what language he shall speake in:
It is a proud Thought in the heart that would teach God how to speak, and how to make promises, and we poor wretched, damnable creatures, must show him what language he shall speak in:
and therefore in that he calls me Dogg, I have so much of that word that I will follow him for the crums. Saith Christ to her, O Woman, great is thy faith, be it unto thee as thou wilt.
and Therefore in that he calls me Dog, I have so much of that word that I will follow him for the crumbs. Says christ to her, Oh Woman, great is thy faith, be it unto thee as thou wilt.
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and makes promises, and a humble heart will take them, and blesse God for any promise, be it never so generall, and not stand so nicely, as proud people doe. This shews a humble heart;
and makes promises, and a humble heart will take them, and bless God for any promise, be it never so general, and not stand so nicely, as proud people do. This shows a humble heart;
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So fourthly, he will wholly renounce, and throw away his owne righteousnesse, and as Paul did, call it du•g, and dogs meat, So I may be found (saith he) in Jesus Christ. Now a proud heare, would have Jesus Christ only to s•der his owne righteousnesse, and Jesus Christs together;
So fourthly, he will wholly renounce, and throw away his own righteousness, and as Paul did, call it du•g, and Dogs meat, So I may be found (Says he) in jesus christ. Now a proud hear, would have jesus christ only to s•der his own righteousness, and jesus Christ together;
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but being pretty honest, civil men before, they will never be brought to renounce their owne righteousnesse. Now Jesus Christ will never mend the heart by patching it,
but being pretty honest, civil men before, they will never be brought to renounce their own righteousness. Now jesus christ will never mend the heart by patching it,
now a man must throw away all, there must be nothing kept, as in the practise of Saul, there must be no buts: for men to say but we have some good things;
now a man must throw away all, there must be nothing kept, as in the practice of Saul, there must be no buts: for men to say but we have Some good things;
Lastly, a humble heart, a humble man, or woman will do all this, and he will doe it, let his sinfulnesse be never so great, or let his preparations be never so little.
Lastly, a humble heart, a humble man, or woman will do all this, and he will do it, let his sinfulness be never so great, or let his preparations be never so little.
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but it proceeds from pride. When a man talks of his great sinns, and therefore he is afraid to believe; that is from pride: for the greater a mans sins are, the sooner he would believe, if he had a humble heart.
but it proceeds from pride. When a man talks of his great Sins, and Therefore he is afraid to believe; that is from pride: for the greater a men Sins Are, the sooner he would believe, if he had a humble heart.
your carriage towards God, in respect of his justifying grace, or the righteousnesse of Christ that justifies, or Gods righteousnes which is the object of justification; and that you see in those five things.
your carriage towards God, in respect of his justifying grace, or the righteousness of christ that Justifies, or God's righteousness which is the Object of justification; and that you see in those five things.
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The second thing is this, you may trie if your hearts be humbled; if you consider your carriage towards God, in respect of his will, or in respect of his truths, that he manifests to you, from time to time.
The second thing is this, you may try if your hearts be humbled; if you Consider your carriage towards God, in respect of his will, or in respect of his truths, that he manifests to you, from time to time.
A man that is not truly humbled, alwayes when he heares spirituall truths, that come to rule him, he wisheth (as a godly man saith) that either the minister were dumb, or that he were deafe: for it is a burthen to him.
A man that is not truly humbled, always when he hears spiritual truths, that come to Rule him, he wishes (as a godly man Says) that either the minister were dumb, or that he were deaf: for it is a burden to him.
and that crosse their corruptions, & they wish that Preachers would take other texts and handle other Doctrines that were more pleasing, and smooth, as Job sayth, Job 21. They prosper and their children dance,
and that cross their corruptions, & they wish that Preachers would take other texts and handle other Doctrines that were more pleasing, and smooth, as Job say, Job 21. They prosper and their children dance,
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he was willing to know it, though it were a sore message, that the Lord would take away the Preisthood, and he should breake his neck; and his Sons should be slaine in the Warrs. So Cornelius Act. 10. 33. When Peter came to preach, Wee are here all in the presence of God, to heare all things, that shall be commanded us of God.
he was willing to know it, though it were a soar message, that the Lord would take away the Priesthood, and he should break his neck; and his Sons should be slain in the Wars. So Cornelius Act. 10. 33. When Peter Come to preach, we Are Here all in the presence of God, to hear all things, that shall be commanded us of God.
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as children doe their bread and butter, who eate one bit themselves, and throw the rest to the dogs. So many proud carnall sprits take a part of the word,
as children do their bred and butter, who eat one bit themselves, and throw the rest to the Dogs. So many proud carnal spirits take a part of the word,
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and take one piece, and throw two away. Therefore looke to that; an honest heart will heare all that the Lord will say, and be glad too; that is one thing. A second thing is this;
and take one piece, and throw two away. Therefore look to that; an honest heart will hear all that the Lord will say, and be glad too; that is one thing. A second thing is this;
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then his next course is to levy forces, to raise armes, and thinks to put it out, he thinks to put out the light that God hath put into his soule 2 ••m. 3. 8. Men of corrupt minds, men of rotten minds, that like Jannes, and Jambres resist the truth.
then his next course is to levy forces, to raise arms, and thinks to put it out, he thinks to put out the Light that God hath put into his soul 2 ••m. 3. 8. Men of corrupt minds, men of rotten minds, that like Jannes, and Jambres resist the truth.
and he did worke miracles, and that light came to Pharaoh to convince him, presently he sent for Jannes and Jambres, that were Southsayers, and made them help him,
and he did work Miracles, and that Light Come to Pharaoh to convince him, presently he sent for Jannes and Jambres, that were Soothsayers, and made them help him,
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if he cannot doe this, if he cannot beat it out by violence; he will endeavour to escape the edge of the toole by some shift; he will use his wits, and goe to pollicy, and see if by any shift he can escape the power of the truth.
if he cannot do this, if he cannot beatrice it out by violence; he will endeavour to escape the edge of the tool by Some shift; he will use his wits, and go to policy, and see if by any shift he can escape the power of the truth.
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As a man that is in debt, that is under an execution, or an outlarie; if he can, he will keep far enough from the Sergeants, and if they come, he will shut his doore, and keepe them off;
As a man that is in debt, that is under an execution, or an outlarie; if he can, he will keep Far enough from the Sergeants, and if they come, he will shut his door, and keep them off;
why I meane to pay, and such a man knows it, and he will give them faire words, that so he may avoid the power, and authority of the Law from comming upon him:
why I mean to pay, and such a man knows it, and he will give them fair words, that so he may avoid the power, and Authority of the Law from coming upon him:
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As for instance, suppose a truth should come upon one of your soules, that thou that art a drunkard, or a whoremonger, &c. unlesse thou be borne againe, thou shalt never enter into heaven, and this truth hath seized on thee,
As for instance, suppose a truth should come upon one of your Souls, that thou that art a drunkard, or a whoremonger, etc. unless thou be born again, thou shalt never enter into heaven, and this truth hath seized on thee,
Are you willing, and desirous to know them, though they bring persecution? And when a truth hath come, that hath been crosse to you, have you not taken Armes against it, or contended with it;
are you willing, and desirous to know them, though they bring persecution? And when a truth hath come, that hath been cross to you, have you not taken Arms against it, or contended with it;
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to be willing to obey God in any thing that God layes upon him, just as we see it was with Paul, Acts 9. When he was humbled by seeing of God, he cryes out, saith he, Lord what wilt thou have me to doe? As if he had sayd, I could have indented with thee formerly,
to be willing to obey God in any thing that God lays upon him, just as we see it was with Paul, Acts 9. When he was humbled by seeing of God, he cries out, Says he, Lord what wilt thou have me to do? As if he had said, I could have indented with thee formerly,
the people they cried, What shall we doe? and the Publicans, VVhat shall we doe? and the Souldiers, and what shall we doe? This is the disposition of a heart that is humbled, he desires to know what the will, and what the command of God is,
the people they cried, What shall we do? and the Publicans, What shall we do? and the Soldiers, and what shall we do? This is the disposition of a heart that is humbled, he Desires to know what the will, and what the command of God is,
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As for instance, he will obey, first by sits, and when he is at leasure. As it may be, you have seen a proud servant that will worke well sometimes; but he is so sturdie that he will doe nothing but what he pleaseth: and if the humour take him he will goe to the Shop, or else it may be he will Walk at his pleasure two or three dayes together; you cannot build on it.
As for instance, he will obey, First by sits, and when he is At leisure. As it may be, you have seen a proud servant that will work well sometime; but he is so sturdy that he will do nothing but what he Pleases: and if the humour take him he will go to the Shop, or Else it may be he will Walk At his pleasure two or three days together; you cannot built on it.
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Secondly, a proud unhumbled heart, as he will obey but at sometimes; so he will obey but in some things; he will pick and choose in the commandements and service of God, what he pleaseth. That is the manner of proud Servants, they will worke sometimes,
Secondly, a proud unhumbled heart, as he will obey but At sometime; so he will obey but in Some things; he will pick and choose in the Commandments and service of God, what he Pleases. That is the manner of proud Servants, they will work sometime,
Thirdly, and lastly, as they will obey God at their owne leasure, and obey him in those things that they please: so they will doe it if God follow them with a reward. As for instance.
Thirdly, and lastly, as they will obey God At their own leisure, and obey him in those things that they please: so they will do it if God follow them with a reward. As for instance.
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YOu remember the last doctrine which we had from these words, which we have somthing more to say to, was this, that A true and saving sight of God in Jesus Christ, is the way to true saving humiliation.
YOu Remember the last Doctrine which we had from these words, which we have something more to say to, was this, that A true and Saving sighed of God in jesus christ, is the Way to true Saving humiliation.
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and know whether ever you have seen God aright, to wit by your humiliation. If you have seen God aright then you have cried out with Isaiah, Woe is me I am undone;
and know whither ever you have seen God aright, to wit by your humiliation. If you have seen God aright then you have cried out with Isaiah, Woe is me I am undone;
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but ordinarily, such as the man is, so he will be in affliction. The Lord in the Prophet Ezekiel compares affliction to a boyling, seething pot, you know if you put meat into a pot,
but ordinarily, such as the man is, so he will be in affliction. The Lord in the Prophet Ezekielem compares affliction to a boiling, seething pot, you know if you put meat into a pot,
Afflictions are called Gods fire, because usually the scum and the dross that is in us which otherwise lies hid, is then seen: and afflictions are called trialls;
Afflictions Are called God's fire, Because usually the scum and the dross that is in us which otherwise lies hid, is then seen: and afflictions Are called trials;
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Therefore let us not speake of things we know not, but speake of our owne afflictions, the afflictions and corrections that thou art wont to fall into,
Therefore let us not speak of things we know not, but speak of our own afflictions, the afflictions and corrections that thou art wont to fallen into,
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First of all, if thy heart be humbled, whatsoever thy affliction is, or whatsoever is the Instrument that afflicts thee, thou wilt presently and clearly see God in it. That is one thing;
First of all, if thy heart be humbled, whatsoever thy affliction is, or whatsoever is the Instrument that afflicts thee, thou wilt presently and clearly see God in it. That is one thing;
a proud heart doth usually looke upon the creature, he looks upon the man, upon the troublesome Neighbour, upon the gracelesse Child, upon the unreasonable Husband, &c. but a humble heart presently sees God. As in Isa. •0.
a proud heart does usually look upon the creature, he looks upon the man, upon the troublesome Neighbour, upon the graceless Child, upon the unreasonable Husband, etc. but a humble heart presently sees God. As in Isaiah •0.
He beeing of a proud spirit, calls him dog; and did not see God ordering the tongue of Shimei. But what saith David? What have I to doe with you ye sons of Zerviah? so let him curse,
He being of a proud Spirit, calls him dog; and did not see God ordering the tongue of Shimei. But what Says David? What have I to do with you you Sons of Zeruiah? so let him curse,
because the Lord hath said unto him curse David, who shall then say wherefore hast thou done so? It had been an easie thing for a King to take off the head of a single man that cursed him:
Because the Lord hath said unto him curse David, who shall then say Wherefore hast thou done so? It had been an easy thing for a King to take off the head of a single man that cursed him:
So if thou be a humbled man, whatsoever the Instrument be, if the spirit of God hath humbled thy heart, presently thou wilt looke upon God, God hath made yonder Neighbour vex me;
So if thou be a humbled man, whatsoever the Instrument be, if the Spirit of God hath humbled thy heart, presently thou wilt look upon God, God hath made yonder Neighbour vex me;
when the very Heathen could say, the God of the Land hath sent Lions, much more should a Christian, whose heart God hath humbled. That is one instance.
when the very Heathen could say, the God of the Land hath sent Lions, much more should a Christian, whose heart God hath humbled. That is one instance.
A Second thing is this, you shall discerne, and see a humble heart in afflictions, by the high and reverend; and pretious thoughts, that he hath then of God.
A Second thing is this, you shall discern, and see a humble heart in afflictions, by the high and reverend; and precious thoughts, that he hath then of God.
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As for instance, he sees there glorious things in God, in his affliction, that makes him thinke reverently, and honourably, and dearely, (as David sayth,) of him.
As for instance, he sees there glorious things in God, in his affliction, that makes him think reverently, and honourably, and dearly, (as David say,) of him.
the equallnesse of Gods dealing with his soule, or with his body, let the Lord doe with him what he will, he will not say as the people of Israel proverbially said.
the equallnesse of God's dealing with his soul, or with his body, let the Lord do with him what he will, he will not say as the people of Israel proverbially said.
for the Scripture speaks the language of mens hearts. The heart of a proud man thinks that God deales unjustly, and unequally, that he layes so great an affliction on him,
for the Scripture speaks the language of men's hearts. The heart of a proud man thinks that God deals unjustly, and unequally, that he lays so great an affliction on him,
that first takes away one mercy, and then another; first one Child, and then another, and then a third; the heart, out of pride, thinkes God deales unjustly; but if the heart were rightly humbled, it would see that all that God doth, is very just, and equall. I, not onely (observe it) just according to Law, for so a man may doe by legall humiliation, that Ahab, and Judas had.
that First Takes away one mercy, and then Another; First one Child, and then Another, and then a third; the heart, out of pride, thinks God deals unjustly; but if the heart were rightly humbled, it would see that all that God does, is very just, and equal. I, not only (observe it) just according to Law, for so a man may do by Legal humiliation, that Ahab, and Judas had.
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and so did Ahab, and Saul, and Pharoah: it is not onely so, but according to the Gospell, there he sees that the wayes of God are very equall, and that it is a righteous thing with God to afflict him, I meane thus, a man I say under the Gospell that sees himselfe the son of God,
and so did Ahab, and Saul, and Pharaoh: it is not only so, but according to the Gospel, there he sees that the ways of God Are very equal, and that it is a righteous thing with God to afflict him, I mean thus, a man I say under the Gospel that sees himself the son of God,
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though God be satisfyed, and the Law be fullfilled, and he is my Father; yet I am such a graceles wretched son, such a provoking son, I doe so often vex, and slight, and neglect my Father, that even according to the law of love: and according to the blessed Gospell, it is equall that God should deale so with me.
though God be satisfied, and the Law be Fulfilled, and he is my Father; yet I am such a graceless wretched son, such a provoking son, I do so often vex, and slight, and neglect my Father, that even according to the law of love: and according to the blessed Gospel, it is equal that God should deal so with me.
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Nay he can say at all times that God layes on me (according to the Gospell it selfe) lesse then I deserve, as they said, Lament. 3. 22. It is the Lords mercie that we are not consumed.
Nay he can say At all times that God lays on me (according to the Gospel it self) less then I deserve, as they said, Lament. 3. 22. It is the lords mercy that we Are not consumed.
when afflictions come upon thee, canst thou justifie God, and say his wayes are equall, and just, and right, as they say in Nehem. 9. 33. Howbeit thou art just and right in all this.
when afflictions come upon thee, Canst thou justify God, and say his ways Are equal, and just, and right, as they say in Nehemiah 9. 33. Howbeit thou art just and right in all this.
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In all what? you shall see in the Verse before, Lord let it not seeme little before thee, the trouble that hath come upon us, &c. And it was not little,
In all what? you shall see in the Verse before, Lord let it not seem little before thee, the trouble that hath come upon us, etc. And it was not little,
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for they suffered sore, and long, and yet notwithstanding all that, thou art righteous, and just in all this, that we have suffered. That is one thing.
for they suffered soar, and long, and yet notwithstanding all that, thou art righteous, and just in all this, that we have suffered. That is one thing.
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Another thing that he hath reverend thoughts of God for, it is his love, a humble heart wil be able to see a sun through a cloud; he will be able to see the heart of a Father,
another thing that he hath reverend thoughts of God for, it is his love, a humble heart will be able to see a sun through a cloud; he will be able to see the heart of a Father,
and the love of a Father, when he frownes most, or shakes his rod most over him, God cannot shake his rod so much over a Saint that is a humbled Saint,
and the love of a Father, when he frowns most, or shakes his rod most over him, God cannot shake his rod so much over a Saint that is a humbled Saint,
Why? Because he thinks though this be so, yet it is just, and equall. It is true sayth he, I am a son, but of my conscience God hath not such another son, on the face of the Earth:
Why? Because he thinks though this be so, yet it is just, and equal. It is true say he, I am a son, but of my conscience God hath not such Another son, on the face of the Earth:
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Therefore the Lord doth with us in afflictions, as he did with Peter, when he washed his feet, saith Peter, what doest thou meane? What I meane thou shalt know hereafter. So a poore Saint when God strikes him;
Therefore the Lord does with us in afflictions, as he did with Peter, when he washed his feet, Says Peter, what dost thou mean? What I mean thou shalt know hereafter. So a poor Saint when God strikes him;
and so takes him by the hand, and sayth, doest not thou remember before I tooke thee in hand, what a froward creature thou wert? what a proud creature thou wert? thou mightest have been damned, if I had not taken thee in hand;
and so Takes him by the hand, and say, dost not thou Remember before I took thee in hand, what a froward creature thou Wertenberg? what a proud creature thou Wertenberg? thou Mightest have been damned, if I had not taken thee in hand;
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glorious God, I see now that all was love, and wisedome. And God so inures his people to shew them the designe when the affliction is over, that most Saints,
glorious God, I see now that all was love, and Wisdom. And God so inures his people to show them the Design when the affliction is over, that most Saints,
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He would rather say, I warrant you he is a Scholler, and hath had good breeding: but allas what simple people are we in the Countrie, we know not what belongs to the Globe, and compasses.
He would rather say, I warrant you he is a Scholar, and hath had good breeding: but alas what simple people Are we in the Country, we know not what belongs to the Globe, and compasses.
As you know in 1 Sam. 3. When God told Ely that he was comming to cut off his house ▪ and his Priesthood, and his Sonnes. Sayth he, It is the Lord, let him doe what semeeth good in his eyes.
As you know in 1 Sam. 3. When God told Ely that he was coming to Cut off his house ▪ and his Priesthood, and his Sons. Say he, It is the Lord, let him do what semeeth good in his eyes.
they were wicked men, and because he was too Indulgent to them, God sent him word that he would cut them off, both him, and his Sonnes, yet saith he, It is the Lord, let him doe what seemeth good in his eyes.
they were wicked men, and Because he was too Indulgent to them, God sent him word that he would Cut them off, both him, and his Sons, yet Says he, It is the Lord, let him do what seems good in his eyes.
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I will give you one place to prove this, Isa. 29. 1. 2. Woe to Ariel, to Ariel the City where David dwelt, let them kill, sacrifice, yet I wil distresse Ariel.
I will give you one place to prove this, Isaiah 29. 1. 2. Woe to Ariel, to Ariel the city where David dwelled, let them kill, sacrifice, yet I will distress Ariel.
yet when the Lord coms upon this Lion of God; Thou shalt (sayth the Lord) be brought downe: mark that expression in Vers 4. Thy speech shall be low to the dust,
yet when the Lord coms upon this lion of God; Thou shalt (say the Lord) be brought down: mark that expression in Vers 4. Thy speech shall be low to the dust,
The Lord will make a Lion, to chirp, and make a Lyon lye low in the dust, and whisper. And if you compare Lam. 3. 28. There is an expression that doth a little more cleare it.
The Lord will make a lion, to chirp, and make a lion lie low in the dust, and whisper. And if you compare Lam. 3. 28. There is an expression that does a little more clear it.
When it is a man that is humbled, he will put his mouth in the dust, he will submit, and lie downe if there may be hope; though he know not whether there be or no, this is plentifull in Scripture in every place;
When it is a man that is humbled, he will put his Mouth in the dust, he will submit, and lie down if there may be hope; though he know not whither there be or no, this is plentiful in Scripture in every place;
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the people of God, though they were afflicted never so soare, and did abide it never so long, yea those that had humble hearts they used to submit patiently, and quietly to it.
the people of God, though they were afflicted never so soar, and did abide it never so long, yea those that had humble hearts they used to submit patiently, and quietly to it.
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In the Fourth place, a humble soule that is savingly humbled in his afflictions (for of such I speak all this while) in the greatest afflictions that befall him, he doth not use to envie the prosperity of others:
In the Fourth place, a humble soul that is savingly humbled in his afflictions (for of such I speak all this while) in the greatest afflictions that befall him, he does not use to envy the Prosperity of Others:
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and increased in riches, and sayth he, Verily I have cleansed my heart in vaine: for all the day long I am plagued, and whipped, and chastned every morning.
and increased in riches, and say he, Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain: for all the day long I am plagued, and whipped, and chastened every morning.
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Therefore you see proud people in the Prophesie of Malachi. Chap. 3. He more plainly describes them, Vers. 13. Your words have been stout against me, sayth the Lord.
Therefore you see proud people in the Prophesy of Malachi. Chap. 3. He more plainly describes them, Vers. 13. Your words have been stout against me, say the Lord.
Here is the temper of proud spirits, and hearts of wicked men, they are all for Honour, and wealth; what profit shall we have by humbling our soules, and keeping Gods Ordinances.
Here is the temper of proud spirits, and hearts of wicked men, they Are all for Honour, and wealth; what profit shall we have by humbling our Souls, and keeping God's Ordinances.
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O! these were stout words, and stout hearts, and spirits, to envy the prosperity of other people while they were corrected. And in Job 2•. You shall read that Job did almost fall in that poynt also;
OH! these were stout words, and stout hearts, and spirits, to envy the Prosperity of other people while they were corrected. And in Job 2•. You shall read that Job did almost fallen in that point also;
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O, saith a proud heart, If I had not heard Puritans, and followed their Sermons, and gone their wayes, and lived in their Conventicles, I had not been noted, and hated, and afflicted. It is a proud heart that repents of any jot of good it hath done for God,
O, Says a proud heart, If I had not herd Puritans, and followed their Sermons, and gone their ways, and lived in their Conventicles, I had not been noted, and hated, and afflicted. It is a proud heart that repents of any jot of good it hath done for God,
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There is a blessed expression, Psal, 44. 9. Of David and the people of God, I have oft thought of the great sufferings of the Saints there spoken of, Thou hast cast us off,
There is a blessed expression, Psalm, 44. 9. Of David and the people of God, I have oft Thought of the great sufferings of the Saints there spoken of, Thou hast cast us off,
Thou makest us a reproach to our Neighbours, a scorne and derision to them that are round about us, &c. Here is as it were an inventorie of all the troubles of the Church;
Thou Makest us a reproach to our Neighbours, a scorn and derision to them that Are round about us, etc. Here is as it were an inventory of all the Troubles of the Church;
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I remember the practice of a godly Minister many yeares agoe, who speaking of the manner how God useth to bring in sinners to Christ; (though there were a great deale of curiositie in those dayes, more (if I may speak with reverence to the worthy men that then lived) then should have been) as if a man should go about to describe the forming of a child in the wombe, which it were better leave to God,
I Remember the practice of a godly Minister many Years ago, who speaking of the manner how God uses to bring in Sinners to christ; (though there were a great deal of curiosity in those days, more (if I may speak with Reverence to the worthy men that then lived) then should have been) as if a man should go about to describe the forming of a child in the womb, which it were better leave to God,
but whether I have it or no, I will never goe back to sin. I am resolved whether Christ will give me pardon, and Salvation or not, I will not take sin any more. I applie it to this;
but whither I have it or no, I will never go back to since. I am resolved whither christ will give me pardon, and Salvation or not, I will not take since any more. I apply it to this;
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and sicknesse upon me, and I know not what the issue will be, but be the end what it will, by the helpe of God I will not goe back to sin, I will not repent that I have received Christ,
and sickness upon me, and I know not what the issue will be, but be the end what it will, by the help of God I will not go back to since, I will not Repent that I have received christ,
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when there is Persecution; (for every Persecution is an affliction, though every affliction be not a Persecution; now when the sun of Persecution is up) men are offended. What is the meaning of that? Men repent of their bargaine, they begin to be sorrie, that ever they were Professors of Religion.
when there is Persecution; (for every Persecution is an affliction, though every affliction be not a Persecution; now when the sun of Persecution is up) men Are offended. What is the meaning of that? Men Repent of their bargain, they begin to be sorry, that ever they were Professors of Religion.
Therefore the Lord Christ would have a man cast up the cost. For when a man enters into Religion, it is as if he were to fight a Field, there will be losse, and trouble, and danger, there will be tribulation, and hot Persecution; consider if thou be able to goe through it:
Therefore the Lord christ would have a man cast up the cost. For when a man enters into Religion, it is as if he were to fight a Field, there will be loss, and trouble, and danger, there will be tribulation, and hight Persecution; Consider if thou be able to go through it:
Sixtly, a Saint that hath a humbled heart, you may know it by his carriage in afflictions by this, he is more carefull by far of his right carriage in it,
Sixty, a Saint that hath a humbled heart, you may know it by his carriage in afflictions by this, he is more careful by Far of his right carriage in it,
and now they Persecute us. Now what would you, and I have asked had we been in their condition? O that God would deliver us, that he would shew us an Iland where we might never be troubled more;
and now they Persecute us. Now what would you, and I have asked had we been in their condition? O that God would deliver us, that he would show us an Island where we might never be troubled more;
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Lord say they, thou hearest their threatnings, and we feare that our base hearts will be fearfull, and so we shall be loath to Preach the Gospell of Christ,
Lord say they, thou Hearst their threatenings, and we Fear that our base hearts will be fearful, and so we shall be loath to Preach the Gospel of christ,
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I doe not pray you Phillippians that you would pray that God would bind the hands of Nero that he may not put me to death; or that he would open the Prison gates to let me out;
I do not pray you Philippians that you would pray that God would bind the hands of Nero that he may not put me to death; or that he would open the Prison gates to let me out;
Another, a Seaventh thing is this, a humble heart he is alway more carefull to reape benefit from afflictions then to fetch comfort to himselfe in afflictions. A proud heart is altogether for comfort, he will doe any thing for comfort. As Saul, he will goe to the VVitch if need be for to fetch comfort. but he studies not how to pertake of Gods holinesse by his afflictions.
another, a Seventh thing is this, a humble heart he is always more careful to reap benefit from afflictions then to fetch Comfort to himself in afflictions. A proud heart is altogether for Comfort, he will do any thing for Comfort. As Saul, he will go to the VVitch if need be for to fetch Comfort. but he studies not how to partake of God's holiness by his afflictions.
Eightly, (to draw to a conclusion) a humble heart doth not remit one jot of his obedience to the commands of God notwithstanding all his afflictions. Proud dogged spirits, I have oft observed it in my selfe, and others;
Eighth, (to draw to a conclusion) a humble heart does not remit one jot of his Obedience to the commands of God notwithstanding all his afflictions. Proud dogged spirits, I have oft observed it in my self, and Others;
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and why? Because God hath laid such afflictions upon their spirits, they will doe nothing for God, all the businesse of their generall and particular callings must lie at six and seavens:
and why? Because God hath laid such afflictions upon their spirits, they will do nothing for God, all the business of their general and particular callings must lie At six and seavens:
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Let him doe his work, let him doe what he will, and by Gods helpe I will doe my work in my generall, and particular calling notwithstanding all the task that he layes on me, I will not abate any thing of the obedience I am to bring in.
Let him do his work, let him do what he will, and by God's help I will do my work in my general, and particular calling notwithstanding all the task that he lays on me, I will not abate any thing of the Obedience I am to bring in.
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and the more the Lord will afflict him, the more he will stir up his soul as Isaiah sayth, to lay hold upon the Covenant. As a loving child, the more you whipp him, the more he will endeavour in love to close with you,
and the more the Lord will afflict him, the more he will stir up his soul as Isaiah say, to lay hold upon the Covenant. As a loving child, the more you whip him, the more he will endeavour in love to close with you,
Here was a great affliction on them, they were consumed, and God had hid his face, yet there was none that did stir up himselfe to lay hold on God, out of the pride of their owne hearts.
Here was a great affliction on them, they were consumed, and God had hid his face, yet there was none that did stir up himself to lay hold on God, out of the pride of their own hearts.
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As we see Judas, he went not to God, but to the halter; and Caine, he went to the Land of Nod, when God was angrie he went to buyld Townes, he did not goe to God,
As we see Judas, he went not to God, but to the halter; and Cain, he went to the Land of Nod, when God was angry he went to build Towns, he did not go to God,
and growes further off, and looser from God, whereas alway in afflictions a humble heart sticks closer to God and gets better hold of his blessed covenant.
and grows further off, and looser from God, whereas always in afflictions a humble heart sticks closer to God and gets better hold of his blessed Covenant.
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Another thing is this, that in afflictions a humble heart desires in nothing to be troubled, but in every thing to make his requests knowne with thanksgiving, and that implies two things.
another thing is this, that in afflictions a humble heart Desires in nothing to be troubled, but in every thing to make his requests known with thanksgiving, and that Implies two things.
proud people they will not call upon God ordinarily in afflictions and troubles. Secondly, it implies thankfullnesse, In Phil. 4. Make your requests known with thankfullnesse.
proud people they will not call upon God ordinarily in afflictions and Troubles. Secondly, it Implies thankfulness, In Philip 4. Make your requests known with thankfulness.
In 2 Kings 6. 33. This evill is from the Lord (sayth that wicked man) VVhat should I wait on the Lord any longer? A proud heart, God must come in at his time,
In 2 Kings 6. 33. This evil is from the Lord (say that wicked man) What should I wait on the Lord any longer? A proud heart, God must come in At his time,
and when he calls, or else he will stay no longer, but will be wearie. As a godly man sayth, what art thou that thou wilt not wait for God? VVhy doest thou take such state upon thee? Who shall waite, God or thou? Should the King waite upon the Subject, or the Subject upon the King, should the Master waite upon the Servant. or the Servant upon the Master? should the Judg wait on the Traytor, or the Traytor on the Judg? Such a one a humble heart sees himselfe to be, he is a Servant, and a Traytor if God should take him at the worst.
and when he calls, or Else he will stay no longer, but will be weary. As a godly man say, what art thou that thou wilt not wait for God? Why dost thou take such state upon thee? Who shall wait, God or thou? Should the King wait upon the Subject, or the Subject upon the King, should the Master wait upon the Servant. or the Servant upon the Master? should the Judge wait on the Traitor, or the Traitor on the Judge? Such a one a humble heart sees himself to be, he is a Servant, and a Traitor if God should take him At the worst.
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and may not I blesse God that I have a little mercy though I have many sorrowes, and that I may waite on the God of mercy for more mercies? I will waite upon the Lord.
and may not I bless God that I have a little mercy though I have many sorrows, and that I may wait on the God of mercy for more Mercies? I will wait upon the Lord.
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Thus breifly I have poynted out the carriage of a soule that God hath humbled by a saving sight of himselfe in Jesus Christ, I say his carriage in afflictions.
Thus briefly I have pointed out the carriage of a soul that God hath humbled by a Saving sighed of himself in jesus christ, I say his carriage in afflictions.
YOU remember the last doctrine that we had from these words, that A true and saving sight of God in Jesus Christ is a principall meanes to humble a soule.
YOU Remember the last Doctrine that we had from these words, that A true and Saving sighed of God in jesus christ is a principal means to humble a soul.
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as I told you, of a day of humiliation, or of the dutie of humiliation, or of a preparatory humiliation, but of the Gospel - grace of humiliation, of that frame of heart that is,
as I told you, of a day of humiliation, or of the duty of humiliation, or of a preparatory humiliation, but of the Gospel - grace of humiliation, of that frame of heart that is,
And therein I shewed you what the posture of the heart of a Christian is, that is truly and savingly humbled by his carriage in afflictions. For if there be pride in the soule, usually affliction will bring it out.
And therein I showed you what the posture of the heart of a Christian is, that is truly and savingly humbled by his carriage in afflictions. For if there be pride in the soul, usually affliction will bring it out.
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There is one thing more, and but one thing that I shall speake of in respect of our carriage towards God, wherein you shall discover how much God hath given you of this grace;
There is one thing more, and but one thing that I shall speak of in respect of our carriage towards God, wherein you shall discover how much God hath given you of this grace;
and sometimes our sicknesse will breake out in Winter that is concealed in Summer, and sometimes it is discovered in Summer that is hid in Winter. So in some soules the evills of the heart will breake out in afflictions more then in mercies, and in some it is more discovered in a state of prosperitie, in a way of mercie then in the way of afflictions. As on the other side in some soules grace is more cleare, and shining in afflictions then in prosperitie; and truely I think that in some soules grace will shine more in the way of mercy. And if God will come and have mercie upon poore England, my hope is,
and sometime our sickness will break out in Winter that is concealed in Summer, and sometime it is discovered in Summer that is hid in Winter. So in Some Souls the evils of the heart will break out in afflictions more then in Mercies, and in Some it is more discovered in a state of Prosperity, in a Way of mercy then in the Way of afflictions. As on the other side in Some Souls grace is more clear, and shining in afflictions then in Prosperity; and truly I think that in Some Souls grace will shine more in the Way of mercy. And if God will come and have mercy upon poor England, my hope is,
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We have discovered a great deale of pettishnesse, and frowardnesse, and pride, and ambition, and covetousnesse, and cruelty, and rashnesse: but I hope (there being diverse Saints among us) that God will give us another frame of heart,
We have discovered a great deal of pettishness, and frowardness, and pride, and ambition, and covetousness, and cruelty, and rashness: but I hope (there being diverse Saints among us) that God will give us Another frame of heart,
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But I was saying that the pride of the heart, and other corruptions also, are sometimes discovered in a way of mercie that are not discovered in a way of affliction. I will give you but one Scripture for it, in Hosea 7. 1. VVhen I would have healed Israel,
But I was saying that the pride of the heart, and other corruptions also, Are sometime discovered in a Way of mercy that Are not discovered in a Way of affliction. I will give you but one Scripture for it, in Hosea 7. 1. When I would have healed Israel,
though Ephraim were but one tribe yet because it was a great tribe (as York is a great Countie in England) all Israell is often called by the name of Ephraim, Now when God would heale Ephraim, or Israell, then their iniquity appeared. So it is to be feared that if God come to heal England as he seemeth to smile on us sometimes,
though Ephraim were but one tribe yet Because it was a great tribe (as York is a great County in England) all Israel is often called by the name of Ephraim, Now when God would heal Ephraim, or Israel, then their iniquity appeared. So it is to be feared that if God come to heal England as he seems to smile on us sometime,
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The Lord comes near the quick of our profession in these times: there are abundance that have been professors that now jeere the Saints and dishonour God,
The Lord comes near the quick of our profession in these times: there Are abundance that have been professors that now jeer the Saints and dishonour God,
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and what our carriage should be when God shewes mercie to us, when the Lord deales kindly with us in the way of his mercy. What is the posture of a humble heart, then?
and what our carriage should be when God shows mercy to us, when the Lord deals kindly with us in the Way of his mercy. What is the posture of a humble heart, then?
As we see in Mat. 15. That Woman of Canaan when Christ put her off, shee comes again, and again, and again. But if God say, say no more, it shall not be so;
As we see in Mathew 15. That Woman of Canaan when christ put her off, she comes again, and again, and again. But if God say, say no more, it shall not be so;
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I will give you an instance or two of this, in 2 Sam 15. 25. David there was in a poore condition, he was pursued by his enemy, by Absalom his owne son; and David had the Arke, and Zadock the Preist.
I will give you an instance or two of this, in 2 Same 15. 25. David there was in a poor condition, he was pursued by his enemy, by Absalom his own son; and David had the Ark, and Zadok the Priest.
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And he sware that I should not goe over Jordan, and that I should not goe in unto that good land, which the Lord thy God hath given thee for an inheritance:
And he sware that I should not go over Jordan, and that I should not go in unto that good land, which the Lord thy God hath given thee for an inheritance:
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if thou canst quietly as Moses, and David, submit in silence when he denies thee any mercy, though it be never so deare, it is a signe thou hast a humble heart.
if thou Canst quietly as Moses, and David, submit in silence when he Denies thee any mercy, though it be never so deer, it is a Signen thou hast a humble heart.
I have seen a glorious Saint, that hath said, that if God should tell him he should be damned, yet he could submit without murmuring. Such a thing may be,
I have seen a glorious Saint, that hath said, that if God should tell him he should be damned, yet he could submit without murmuring. Such a thing may be,
neyther doth God expect it because grace never crosseth the ground principles of nature; and of all, this is the cheife principle that the creature should desire its owne preservation. It is so in all creatures.
neither does God expect it Because grace never Crosseth the ground principles of nature; and of all, this is the chief principle that the creature should desire its own preservation. It is so in all creatures.
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Grace screws up, and makes nature spirituall, but grace goes not contrary to the mayne, and solid principles of pure nature. Now therefore I say, that a man by grace should be brought to wish his owne destruction, it is very harsh. For besides that it is contrary to the principle of nature, it is contrary to the spirit of adoption;
Grace screws up, and makes nature spiritual, but grace Goes not contrary to the main, and solid principles of pure nature. Now Therefore I say, that a man by grace should be brought to wish his own destruction, it is very harsh. For beside that it is contrary to the principle of nature, it is contrary to the Spirit of adoption;
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Another thing is this, that as a humble heart will be content that God should denie him any mercie: So Secondly he is contented if it please God to take away any mercie that he hath.
another thing is this, that as a humble heart will be content that God should deny him any mercy: So Secondly he is contented if it please God to take away any mercy that he hath.
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It is just with a humble heart towards God, as you read of an honest hearted man in the Book of God that was humble towards David, you shall read of him in 2 Sam. 19. 24. It was one Mephibosheth, David had given him a great deale of land for his father Jonathans sake; and being a lame man;
It is just with a humble heart towards God, as you read of an honest hearted man in the Book of God that was humble towards David, you shall read of him in 2 Sam. 19. 24. It was one Mephibosheth, David had given him a great deal of land for his father Jonathans sake; and being a lame man;
and brought presents, and told David Mephibosheth would not come to meet the King, which was a grosse lie, saith David, if he be so sturdie, take thou the land. At the last Mephibosheth finds a way to come to David, and David asked him why he did not come to him, sayth he, My Lord O King, my servant deceived me:
and brought presents, and told David Mephibosheth would not come to meet the King, which was a gross lie, Says David, if he be so sturdy, take thou the land. At the last Mephibosheth finds a Way to come to David, and David asked him why he did not come to him, say he, My Lord Oh King, my servant deceived me:
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for he sadled an asse and went away, and hath slandered thy servant unto my Lord the King, &c. Sayth the King, Vers. 29. Thou, and Ziba divide the land, honest hearted Mephibosheth, once I gave him all:
for he saddled an Ass and went away, and hath slandered thy servant unto my Lord the King, etc. Say the King, Vers. 29. Thou, and Ziba divide the land, honest hearted Mephibosheth, once I gave him all:
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and Ziba though he were a wicked man, and deserved it not, yet sayth he, I am so taken with the Kings person, that he is come home, that let him take all.
and Ziba though he were a wicked man, and deserved it not, yet say he, I am so taken with the Kings person, that he is come home, that let him take all.
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So a humble heart carries himselfe thus towards God, that when the Lord seems to be as it were in a holy chafe, and anger, that he takes away his mercies, he takes away a child, or a husband, or a mans estate, or the like;
So a humble heart carries himself thus towards God, that when the Lord seems to be as it were in a holy chafe, and anger, that he Takes away his Mercies, he Takes away a child, or a husband, or a men estate, or the like;
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if thou have a humble heart, thou wilt not be in a rage, and say let him take all, in a desperate humour: but he sayth meekly, let him take this, or that, or all, if he will,
if thou have a humble heart, thou wilt not be in a rage, and say let him take all, in a desperate humour: but he say meekly, let him take this, or that, or all, if he will,
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As I could give you many instances, but to name one or two, it may be when thou wert a carnall man that thou wert a very honourable man in thy Countrie; thou wert the onely States-man, the man that did doe all the businesses but now since thou art Religious, thou art despised, and there are none that make use of thee; thy honour is gone.
As I could give you many instances, but to name one or two, it may be when thou Wertenberg a carnal man that thou Wertenberg a very honourable man in thy Country; thou Wertenberg the only Statesman, the man that did doe all the businesses but now since thou art Religious, thou art despised, and there Are none that make use of thee; thy honour is gone.
and now thy esteeme is gone, canst thou be content that God hath rubbed off these mercies, that one while he takes away thine honour, another while thy wealth, another while thy friends, and yet thou canst blesse the name of God:
and now thy esteem is gone, Canst thou be content that God hath rubbed off these Mercies, that one while he Takes away thine honour, Another while thy wealth, Another while thy Friends, and yet thou Canst bless the name of God:
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Another thing, in respect of the mercies of God is this, that a humble heart can be content to wait upon the Lord though he stay never so long for the least mercie.
another thing, in respect of the Mercies of God is this, that a humble heart can be content to wait upon the Lord though he stay never so long for the least mercy.
and rayseth Altars notwithstanding God did all this. Examine your hearts by this. Againe, as a humble heart can be content that God should denie him any mercy,
and raises Altars notwithstanding God did all this. Examine your hearts by this. Again, as a humble heart can be content that God should deny him any mercy,
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The Fifth thing is this, that a humble heart in respect of Gods mercies he will be content, and thankfull to God to give him a hand, and a heart, to receive mercies.
The Fifth thing is this, that a humble heart in respect of God's Mercies he will be content, and thankful to God to give him a hand, and a heart, to receive Mercies.
I have seen poore women in the Mountaines of VVales (and I have oft thought of it) they have been so poor that when they have come to a house to beg a little whey or butter-milke, they have been fain to beg the loane of a pot, or a dish to put it in.
I have seen poor women in the Mountains of VVales (and I have oft Thought of it) they have been so poor that when they have come to a house to beg a little whey or buttermilk, they have been fain to beg the loan of a pot, or a dish to put it in.
We cannot believe, that is, we cannot receive the least mercie of God, unlesse he give us hands, and hearts. This is the disposition of a humble heart;
We cannot believe, that is, we cannot receive the least mercy of God, unless he give us hands, and hearts. This is the disposition of a humble heart;
We cannot carrie one graine of grace home, unlesse God give us spirituall buckets. As that woman said, John 4. Here is water, but where is the bucket to draw? So God may say, thou wantest grace, but where is thy bucket? sayth the humble soul, Lord I have none, thou must both give the water, and lend the bucket to carry it home.
We cannot carry one grain of grace home, unless God give us spiritual buckets. As that woman said, John 4. Here is water, but where is the bucket to draw? So God may say, thou Wantest grace, but where is thy bucket? say the humble soul, Lord I have none, thou must both give the water, and lend the bucket to carry it home.
And then Sixtly, a humble heart is discovered by this, that when the Lord shall give him any mercie, he will be content that God shall give him as many laws as he will to use these mercies, a humble heart will doe so.
And then Sixty, a humble heart is discovered by this, that when the Lord shall give him any mercy, he will be content that God shall give him as many laws as he will to use these Mercies, a humble heart will do so.
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Now give a humble begger foure or five shillings, and say carrie one to your wife, and with two shillings buy you a paire of shooes, and doe this, and this: he will be content to doe all you tell him, make as many lawes as you will,
Now give a humble beggar foure or five shillings, and say carry one to your wife, and with two shillings buy you a pair of shoes, and do this, and this: he will be content to do all you tell him, make as many laws as you will,
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It is just so with the soul of a humbled Christian, when the Lord gives a mercy to a proud heart, he is ready to say I know what to doe with it well enough;
It is just so with the soul of a humbled Christian, when the Lord gives a mercy to a proud heart, he is ready to say I know what to do with it well enough;
And thence it is that when the Lord offers mercie, and Salvation, and offers Christ to a proud heart, he is content to take the mercie, but he would goe on in his sins still:
And thence it is that when the Lord offers mercy, and Salvation, and offers christ to a proud heart, he is content to take the mercy, but he would go on in his Sins still:
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but hold sayth Christ, now thou receivest Salvation, and grace, thou must not live in thy old wayes, thou must shake off thy old companie, and be a new man.
but hold say christ, now thou receivest Salvation, and grace, thou must not live in thy old ways, thou must shake off thy old company, and be a new man.
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and some of the old Rabbins say, that he was to take a pole, and to stir his bowells in the fire; and according as the Lord, so Abraham handled his mercie.
and Some of the old Rabbis say, that he was to take a pole, and to stir his bowels in the fire; and according as the Lord, so Abraham handled his mercy.
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a humble heart towards God in the way of his mercie, is discovered by this, that every addition of mercie that God bestowes upon him, obligeth his heart more,
a humble heart towards God in the Way of his mercy, is discovered by this, that every addition of mercy that God bestows upon him, obliges his heart more,
and more, to a holy thankfullnesse and obedience. And truely (as I have sayd) we oft break our communion with God by our unthankfullnesse, and our unthankfulnesse ariseth from the pride of our hearts.
and more, to a holy thankfulness and Obedience. And truly (as I have said) we oft break our communion with God by our unthankfulness, and our unthankfulness arises from the pride of our hearts.
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but he forgets to pray with thanksgiving, to make his requests known with thanksgiving. Now let a humble heart be in never so much distresse, and misery, the man can see abundance of cause to prayse God;
but he forgets to pray with thanksgiving, to make his requests known with thanksgiving. Now let a humble heart be in never so much distress, and misery, the man can see abundance of cause to praise God;
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if he have but water that the beasts drink, and if he have but strength to dig, he can say, Lord I owne this as a mercie, and whatsoever is on this side Hell is mercie. So in Rom. 12. 1. I beseech you by the mercies of God, that you give up your selves, a living,
if he have but water that the beasts drink, and if he have but strength to dig, he can say, Lord I own this as a mercy, and whatsoever is on this side Hell is mercy. So in Rom. 12. 1. I beseech you by the Mercies of God, that you give up your selves, a living,
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for though it be not so with thee in every poynt, though thou come short of perfect humiliation that should be in thee, it followes not that therefore there is none at all.
for though it be not so with thee in every point, though thou come short of perfect humiliation that should be in thee, it follows not that Therefore there is none At all.
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And I have the rather chosen to speake of this at this time, because me thinks the Lord is preparing to come towards us in a way of mercie; and that I would have you to think of,
And I have the rather chosen to speak of this At this time, Because me thinks the Lord is preparing to come towards us in a Way of mercy; and that I would have you to think of,
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and as all the Saints see him with open face, it will appeare by this, it will make your hearts humble, it will worke a holy frame of humiliation. No proud man hath ever seen God;
and as all the Saints see him with open face, it will appear by this, it will make your hearts humble, it will work a holy frame of humiliation. No proud man hath ever seen God;
First by the carriage of your souls towards God. In poynt of justification. In regard of his commands. In regard of his truths. In regard of his corrections. In regard of his mercies. And this last was the thing I did endeavour to open to you the last day.
First by the carriage of your Souls towards God. In point of justification. In regard of his commands. In regard of his truths. In regard of his corrections. In regard of his Mercies. And this last was the thing I did endeavour to open to you the last day.
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Secondly, you may know whether your hearts be truly humbled by your carriage towards men. When ever men are converted to God there the hearts of the children are turned to their fathers.
Secondly, you may know whither your hearts be truly humbled by your carriage towards men. When ever men Are converted to God there the hearts of the children Are turned to their Father's.
Now among men, there are two sorts in generall, They are eyther Sinners. or, Saints. I shall leave to speake of our carriage towards Saints for the last:
Now among men, there Are two sorts in general, They Are either Sinners. or, Saints. I shall leave to speak of our carriage towards Saints for the last:
and because I shall speake but a few words of this, of the carriage of a humble heart towards sinners, and that I shall endeavour to shew you at this time.
and Because I shall speak but a few words of this, of the carriage of a humble heart towards Sinners, and that I shall endeavour to show you At this time.
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Therefore breifly, whosoever hath this humble frame of heart, his carriage towards sinners is according to the rule that we read of, Titus 3. 2. To speake evill of no man, to be gentle, shewing all meeknesse unto all men.
Therefore briefly, whosoever hath this humble frame of heart, his carriage towards Sinners is according to the Rule that we read of, Titus 3. 2. To speak evil of no man, to be gentle, showing all meekness unto all men.
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but the Apostle sayth that we must shew all meeknesse, and that unto all men: to all sorts of men, to whoremongers, to drunkards, to those that deprive us of our goods, and of our good name, which is hard to doe:
but the Apostle say that we must show all meekness, and that unto all men: to all sorts of men, to whoremongers, to drunkards, to those that deprive us of our goods, and of our good name, which is hard to do:
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Collos. 1. 9. I pray for you, sayth Paul that you may be filled with the knowledg of his will, in all wisdome and spirituall understanding, &c. If the Lord hath revealed himselfe, that thou hast had a saving sight of him,
Colossians 1. 9. I pray for you, say Paul that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will, in all Wisdom and spiritual understanding, etc. If the Lord hath revealed himself, that thou hast had a Saving sighed of him,
You know that of all proud men there were none that had the name so much as the Pharisees, therefore they are called the proud Pharisees. And of all that have been humbled, there was not such a patterne of humilitie as our Lord Jesus Christ. Now you shall see how the pride of the Pharisees was expressed, and how the humilitie of our Saviour is set forth by his carriage to sinners.
You know that of all proud men there were none that had the name so much as the Pharisees, Therefore they Are called the proud Pharisees. And of all that have been humbled, there was not such a pattern of humility as our Lord jesus christ. Now you shall see how the pride of the Pharisees was expressed, and how the humility of our Saviour is Set forth by his carriage to Sinners.
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It is because of the pride of our hearts that we are not meeke: you shall see this meeknesse of Christ by paralell places, in Luke 7. 34. You shall finde there, that our Lord Christ was at a feast:
It is Because of the pride of our hearts that we Are not meek: you shall see this meekness of christ by parallel places, in Lycia 7. 34. You shall find there, that our Lord christ was At a feast:
when he sat at meat in a Pharises house, there comes in a woman, and shee was washing his feet, and wyping them with the haire of her head, as he sate at the table.
when he sat At meat in a Pharisees house, there comes in a woman, and she was washing his feet, and wiping them with the hair of her head, as he sat At the table.
Then Christ asks a question concerning a Creditor that had two Debtors, and thereby sets forth himselfe as a patterne of meeknesse in conversing with, and forgiving the greatest sinners;
Then christ asks a question Concerning a Creditor that had two Debtors, and thereby sets forth himself as a pattern of meekness in conversing with, and forgiving the greatest Sinners;
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he was at a feast, and he doth not with violence reproove the Pharisee and fall upon him, calling him hypocrite, &c. But secretly whips the Pharisee upon anothers back as it were.
he was At a feast, and he does not with violence reprove the Pharisee and fallen upon him, calling him hypocrite, etc. But secretly whips the Pharisee upon another's back as it were.
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Not as if our blessed Lord were wont to be idle, but he had rather doe any thing then heare malicious people be condemning poore sinners. Well at last they make him heare;
Not as if our blessed Lord were wont to be idle, but he had rather do any thing then hear malicious people be condemning poor Sinners. Well At last they make him hear;
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though shee was taken in the act, and though he hated the sin, for this is not to plead for sin, though it be for sinners; He that is without sin, let him cast the first stone at her.
though she was taken in the act, and though he hated the since, for this is not to plead for since, though it be for Sinners; He that is without since, let him cast the First stone At her.
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For God heareth not sinners, and so they cast the man out as a great sinner. Beloved, people thinke it is their holinesse to be churlish, and austere, and bitter to poore sinners.
For God hears not Sinners, and so they cast the man out as a great sinner. beloved, people think it is their holiness to be churlish, and austere, and bitter to poor Sinners.
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But I say, it is the pride of their hearts, the loftinesse of their spirits. If ever they had seen the face of God in Christ Jesus, their hearts would be meeke, they would shew all meeknesse, even to the worst of sinners. In Luke. •5. The beginning.
But I say, it is the pride of their hearts, the loftiness of their spirits. If ever they had seen the face of God in christ jesus, their hearts would be meek, they would show all meekness, even to the worst of Sinners. In Lycia. •5. The beginning.
he left the Pharisees at the other end of the table, and he speaks Parables in three long Chapters, to shew the necessitie of the care of poore sinners.
he left the Pharisees At the other end of the table, and he speaks Parables in three long Chapters, to show the necessity of the care of poor Sinners.
First of all, in your meeknesse, and courteousnesse, and affablenesse to poore sinners, take heed least it draw you into companie, or communion with them in any instituted worship.
First of all, in your meekness, and courteousness, and affableness to poor Sinners, take heed lest it draw you into company, or communion with them in any instituted worship.
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Take that caveat, for though it be a glorious Gospell-truth, yet you must take a few caveats, I say, beware of communion with them in any instituted worship.
Take that caveat, for though it be a glorious Gospel truth, yet you must take a few caveats, I say, beware of communion with them in any instituted worship.
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And I speak it out of experience those ties and restrictions that you put upon your selves, to keepe you off, and to distinguish you from sinners, it doth but harden them.
And I speak it out of experience those ties and restrictions that you put upon your selves, to keep you off, and to distinguish you from Sinners, it does but harden them.
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The Apostle calls it a develish thing to forbid meats, and drinks, and Marriage. So, for you to distinguish your selves from sinners by naturall things;
The Apostle calls it a devilish thing to forbid Meats, and drinks, and Marriage. So, for you to distinguish your selves from Sinners by natural things;
Secondly, you may be affable, and converse with them in winning Ordinances, that is, in Ordinances appointed by Christ, to win sinners to be Saints, that is, the Preaching of the Gospell:
Secondly, you may be affable, and converse with them in winning Ordinances, that is, in Ordinances appointed by christ, to win Sinners to be Saints, that is, the Preaching of the Gospel:
an I deot came into the Church of Corinth among the Saints: and truely Beloved in my eye it is not commendable to sever sinners and Saints in this Ordinance, in hearing the word of God preached.
an I deot Come into the Church of Corinth among the Saints: and truly beloved in my eye it is not commendable to sever Sinners and Saints in this Ordinance, in hearing the word of God preached.
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Thirdly, we may joyne with them in naturall duties, that is (as I have formerly told you my opinion) in praying, and singing, for singing is nothing else but praysing God,
Thirdly, we may join with them in natural duties, that is (as I have formerly told you my opinion) in praying, and singing, for singing is nothing Else but praising God,
whether it be with a tune, or without a tune. These were written in the hearts of men at the first; and when a naturall man doth these things, he doth but his dutie; every man should call upon the name of God. Therefore when a naturall man joynes with me in prayer, I doe not sin:
whither it be with a tune, or without a tune. These were written in the hearts of men At the First; and when a natural man does these things, he does but his duty; every man should call upon the name of God. Therefore when a natural man joins with me in prayer, I do not sin:
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if he pray, he sinneth, but if he pray not, he sinneth twice; he sinneth both in the matter and manner. But now in instituted worship, in things that are meerly so,
if he pray, he Sinneth, but if he pray not, he Sinneth twice; he Sinneth both in the matter and manner. But now in instituted worship, in things that Are merely so,
Secondly, you must not have unnecessarie conversation with them, I doe not teach you to delight in the company of sinners; for sinners will delight in sinners; as we say birds of a feather will be together:
Secondly, you must not have unnecessary Conversation with them, I do not teach you to delight in the company of Sinners; for Sinners will delight in Sinners; as we say Birds of a feather will be together:
If I see one that is a drunkard, I will get within him to win him to Christ if I can. If I cannot I doe not say that you should leave the company of the Saints, and forbeare to come at them,
If I see one that is a drunkard, I will get within him to win him to christ if I can. If I cannot I do not say that you should leave the company of the Saints, and forbear to come At them,
There is a great greife and trouble in the heart of a Christian to be among sinners: but yet there is an abundance of joy, so far as he hath any hope to doe any good: but take heed of unnecessary conversation notwithstanding.
There is a great grief and trouble in the heart of a Christian to be among Sinners: but yet there is an abundance of joy, so Far as he hath any hope to do any good: but take heed of unnecessary Conversation notwithstanding.
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Thirdly, take heed of too neare an union with sinners, you must keepe them at a distance: as in marriage that is a very neare union, for the Scripture sayth They two are one flesh.
Thirdly, take heed of too near an Union with Sinners, you must keep them At a distance: as in marriage that is a very near Union, for the Scripture say They two Are one Flesh.
Those that are Saints after they are called they must be carefull that they marrie in the Lord, they must have fellowship with those that are in the light, and not in darknesse. I may, and ought to love sinners, so as to doe them all the good I can;
Those that Are Saints After they Are called they must be careful that they marry in the Lord, they must have fellowship with those that Are in the Light, and not in darkness. I may, and ought to love Sinners, so as to do them all the good I can;
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But I meane for servants, though it may be lawfull, yet it is very unnecessarie to have too near union with carnall men, especially in spirituall things:
But I mean for Servants, though it may be lawful, yet it is very unnecessary to have too near Union with carnal men, especially in spiritual things:
But especially take heed of having any thing to doe with them in any of the works of darknesse. If a sinner be excercised in a dutie that is naturall, I may goe a long with him,
But especially take heed of having any thing to do with them in any of the works of darkness. If a sinner be exercised in a duty that is natural, I may go a long with him,
but I must take heed of joyning with him in any thing that is sinful, as you have it set downe by the Apostle. 2 Cor. 6. 17. 18. VVherefore come out from among them,
but I must take heed of joining with him in any thing that is sinful, as you have it Set down by the Apostle. 2 Cor. 6. 17. 18. Wherefore come out from among them,
That place is mistaken by some who take it as if the Apostle meant that we should so come out from sinners as to have no manner of communion, or fellowship with them.
That place is mistaken by Some who take it as if the Apostle meant that we should so come out from Sinners as to have no manner of communion, or fellowship with them.
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How is it possible that a Saint that is a Newtestament Saint that hath so much holinesse required of him, that he should in any kind be a companion of sinners, as the Scripture sayth our Saviour Christ was;
How is it possible that a Saint that is a new testament Saint that hath so much holiness required of him, that he should in any kind be a Companion of Sinners, as the Scripture say our Saviour christ was;
and throw stones at, yet I have been worse then he. Beloved, it is a strange thing that Paul should say that he was blamelesse for holinesse such as it was,
and throw stones At, yet I have been Worse then he. beloved, it is a strange thing that Paul should say that he was blameless for holiness such as it was,
but yet in some sence or other in some respect or other, any man may say he is the cheife of sinners: Paul sayd so in regard of his persecution of the Church: and though otherwise he was honest, and better then most other men,
but yet in Some sense or other in Some respect or other, any man may say he is the chief of Sinners: Paul said so in regard of his persecution of the Church: and though otherwise he was honest, and better then most other men,
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yet there he accounted himselfe the worst of sinners. That is one thing that makes a Saint to be mild, and affable in his carriage to sinners, because he hath been as bad, or worse then they.
yet there he accounted himself the worst of Sinners. That is one thing that makes a Faint to be mild, and affable in his carriage to Sinners, Because he hath been as bad, or Worse then they.
Take the most glorious Saints that are, and they will tell you that all the good that is in them, it is rather passive then active; that is, he will say, I am carried on by God meerly,
Take the most glorious Saints that Are, and they will tell you that all the good that is in them, it is rather passive then active; that is, he will say, I am carried on by God merely,
And therefore when they look upon themselves in some respects, they can put themselves below even the worst of sinners, the vilest of sinners. And so we see Paul in that place 1 Tim. 1. I am the cheife of sinners sayth he,
And Therefore when they look upon themselves in Some respects, they can put themselves below even the worst of Sinners, the Vilest of Sinners. And so we see Paul in that place 1 Tim. 1. I am the chief of Sinners say he,
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Remember these foure rules that a humble heart hath to bring himselfe to be affable, and meeke in his carriage to poore sinners. And therefore you shall see in Mat. 19. Compared with Mark. 10. VVhen the young man came to Christ that was rich,
remember these foure rules that a humble heart hath to bring himself to be affable, and meek in his carriage to poor Sinners. And Therefore you shall see in Mathew 19. Compared with Mark. 10. When the young man Come to christ that was rich,
Master we have left all and followed thee, what shall we have? As if they had sayd, we see that yonder man is not so good as we; he would not part with his riches, but we have left all;
Master we have left all and followed thee, what shall we have? As if they had said, we see that yonder man is not so good as we; he would not part with his riches, but we have left all;
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What is the meaning of that? It is as if he had sayd, you should rather have reasoned thus, yonder is a man that is gone away for the present, yet he may be in the Kingdome of God before me for ought I know;
What is the meaning of that? It is as if he had said, you should rather have reasoned thus, yonder is a man that is gone away for the present, yet he may be in the Kingdom of God before me for ought I know;
he is now last, but he may be first. And indeed Beloved, I doubt not but that there is many a poore sinner that now follows the ale-house, and drinking, and swearing, and whoreing, that yet may be in Heaven before thee, and me.
he is now last, but he may be First. And indeed beloved, I doubt not but that there is many a poor sinner that now follows the alehouse, and drinking, and swearing, and whoring, that yet may be in Heaven before thee, and me.
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The Apostle Peter wisheth Christians, to walke honestly before all men, to Let their light shine before sinners that they may glorifie God in the day of their visitation.
The Apostle Peter wishes Christians, to walk honestly before all men, to Let their Light shine before Sinners that they may Glorify God in the day of their Visitation.
we should conceive of every sinner, that there is a day of visitation appoynted by the Lord for him: not only the generall day of Gods mercies towards all sinners,
we should conceive of every sinner, that there is a day of Visitation appointed by the Lord for him: not only the general day of God's Mercies towards all Sinners,
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there is a time, there is one day of peculiar grace that God hath reserved almost for every sinner, which is called the day of his visitation. Why now a poore humble hearted Saint thinks thus, yonder is a man is now jeering of the people of God, he is an enemie to all holinesse, and sayth he, yonder man his day of visitation is not yet come;
there is a time, there is one day of peculiar grace that God hath reserved almost for every sinner, which is called the day of his Visitation. Why now a poor humble hearted Faint thinks thus, yonder is a man is now jeering of the people of God, he is an enemy to all holiness, and say he, yonder man his day of Visitation is not yet come;
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but then he will blesse God in that day, and say, O blessed be the Lord that sent me such a friend, or such a neighbour, he would oft come to call upon me to goe to Sermons, and I did curse him when he intreated me to goe:
but then he will bless God in that day, and say, Oh blessed be the Lord that sent me such a friend, or such a neighbour, he would oft come to call upon me to go to Sermons, and I did curse him when he entreated me to go:
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but now they are precious to my soul. And therefore thinks a poore humbled Saint, why is it that I am better then the worst sinner? It is because God hath sent me the day of visitation before him. When God shall send his day of visitation to him I have reason to think that he may be in the Kingdome of heaven before me,
but now they Are precious to my soul. And Therefore thinks a poor humbled Saint, why is it that I am better then the worst sinner? It is Because God hath sent me the day of Visitation before him. When God shall send his day of Visitation to him I have reason to think that he may be in the Kingdom of heaven before me,
Beloved, that stir, and rigour, and ridgidnesse in professors towards poore sinners it ariseth only from the pride of their hearts. Now I say if thou have seene God in Jesus Christ, thou shalt know it by thy humble carriage towards sinners.
beloved, that stir, and rigour, and ridgidnesse in professors towards poor Sinners it arises only from the pride of their hearts. Now I say if thou have seen God in jesus christ, thou shalt know it by thy humble carriage towards Sinners.
how a heart that is rightly humbled by seeing of God in Jesus Christ doth carrie, and behave it selfe towards other Saints. But that I must leave to another opportunity.
how a heart that is rightly humbled by seeing of God in jesus christ does carry, and behave it self towards other Saints. But that I must leave to Another opportunity.
THE last lesson that God taught us from these words, you know was this, that A saving sight of God in Christ is the principall meanes of the humiliation of the soule.
THE last Lesson that God taught us from these words, you know was this, that A Saving sighed of God in christ is the principal means of the humiliation of the soul.
eyther Saints, or sinners, according to the Scripture language: not according to the cursed language of these times, that denominate men from every opinion,
either Saints, or Sinners, according to the Scripture language: not according to the cursed language of these times, that denominate men from every opinion,
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and his left hand, and there are but two places after judgement, Heaven, and Hell. So by our carriage towards Saints, and Sinners we may know whether we have this grace of humiliation or no.
and his left hand, and there Are but two places After judgement, Heaven, and Hell. So by our carriage towards Saints, and Sinners we may know whither we have this grace of humiliation or no.
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I beseech you in a speciall manner to have an eye upon your hearts while I am speaking that God may make this as a lookinglasse to some proud souls that they may thereby see how it is with them.
I beseech you in a special manner to have an eye upon your hearts while I am speaking that God may make this as a lookinglasse to Some proud Souls that they may thereby see how it is with them.
First, if thou be rightly humbled, thou doest usually conceive thy selfe and thou art willing that all men should so conceive of thee, to be the least of Saints. I pray thee remember that.
First, if thou be rightly humbled, thou dost usually conceive thy self and thou art willing that all men should so conceive of thee, to be the least of Saints. I pray thee Remember that.
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and truly in many things (as far as we may have leave to judg,) more glorious then any of the Apostles yet sayth he, speaking of those that had seen our Lord; meaning the Apostles:
and truly in many things (as Far as we may have leave to judge,) more glorious then any of the Apostles yet say he, speaking of those that had seen our Lord; meaning the Apostles:
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We say somtimes of a child when it is borne there is the least child that ever was borne alive; but yet it was borne alive and in season: but an abortive is a child that is borne by miscarriage, that is borne dead, it is lesse then the least child, and lesse esteemed.
We say sometimes of a child when it is born there is the least child that ever was born alive; but yet it was born alive and in season: but an abortive is a child that is born by miscarriage, that is born dead, it is less then the least child, and less esteemed.
but as it were to an abortive, to a thing not worth the mentioning among the living, I am an abortive sayth he, not because of the time that I did come after them;
but as it were to an abortive, to a thing not worth the mentioning among the living, I am an abortive say he, not Because of the time that I did come After them;
though it be true that Paul was made an Apostle after the rest: but sayth he, I am the least of all Saints; this was the reason. Take but one place more.
though it be true that Paul was made an Apostle After the rest: but say he, I am the least of all Saints; this was the reason. Take but one place more.
Ephes. 3. 8. Unto me, who am lesse then the least of all Saints is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ.
Ephesians 3. 8. Unto me, who am less then the least of all Saints is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of christ.
But they double it again, and they say, little, and lesse, and least; and a thing lesse then the least, and more little, and lesse then the least of all.
But they double it again, and they say, little, and less, and least; and a thing less then the least, and more little, and less then the least of all.
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Minor minimo, lesse then the least. As if he had sayd, suppose we gather together all the tottered broken professors in the World, that walke dishonourably to God, the blind, and the lame, (as it were) that doe least resemble him:
Minor minimo, less then the least. As if he had said, suppose we gather together all the tottered broken professors in the World, that walk dishonourably to God, the blind, and the lame, (as it were) that doe least resemble him:
Canst thou say so, and thinke so, when thou walkest in the street, or ▪ when thou art in the congregation of Saints, I am lesse then the least? The Apostle Paul could say so.
Canst thou say so, and think so, when thou walkest in the street, or ▪ when thou art in the congregation of Saints, I am less then the least? The Apostle Paul could say so.
God hath conferred more mereie, and I have had more mercie from God, more patience, and long suffering, God hath borne more with me, and suffered longer,
God hath conferred more mereie, and I have had more mercy from God, more patience, and long suffering, God hath born more with me, and suffered longer,
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He may say, as I have received more favours from God then others, so God hath carried me on to doe more then many others, I am lesse then the least of them sayth Paul, yet I laboured more abundantly then they all.
He may say, as I have received more favours from God then Others, so God hath carried me on to do more then many Others, I am less then the least of them say Paul, yet I laboured more abundantly then they all.
It may be he hath lived in a glorious familie that he hath lived under a glorious Gospell ministerie, and so he may thinke Chorazin, and Bethsaida, better then he:
It may be he hath lived in a glorious family that he hath lived under a glorious Gospel Ministry, and so he may think Chorazin, and Bethsaida, better then he:
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and have but little grace, and according to the rate, and time they have had, they see they have little, or nothing: for professors of a yeare or two old have more grace, and more knowledge of Christ,
and have but little grace, and according to the rate, and time they have had, they see they have little, or nothing: for professors of a year or two old have more grace, and more knowledge of christ,
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because for all other Sts they see more good in them, and but little ill; but in themselves they see a World of ill and little good: for humble hearted Saints, studie their owne evills, and other mens good. Sayth a humble Saint.
Because for all other Sts they see more good in them, and but little ill; but in themselves they see a World of ill and little good: for humble hearted Saints, study their own evils, and other men's good. Say a humble Saint.
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If you say, I, but I canot be brought to think that I am the least in knowledge: it may be in holinesse and grace, I am the least, but I know more then they and am able to teach, and instruct others.
If you say, I, but I canot be brought to think that I am the least in knowledge: it may be in holiness and grace, I am the least, but I know more then they and am able to teach, and instruct Others.
I may thinke I know more in the common rode; but in saving knowledge, and light revealed by the spirit out of the Scriptures: I cannot but thinke I am least.
I may think I know more in the Common road; but in Saving knowledge, and Light revealed by the Spirit out of the Scriptures: I cannot but think I am least.
If any one be weake I will come downe and be weak with him, if any be offended, I burne, that is, I suit my selfe to all men that I may win some, as he speaks of sinners: so it is with Saints, when they can be weake with the weake, and ignorant with the ignorant, and suite themselves with the meanest. So you have two words.
If any one be weak I will come down and be weak with him, if any be offended, I burn, that is, I suit my self to all men that I may win Some, as he speaks of Sinners: so it is with Saints, when they can be weak with the weak, and ignorant with the ignorant, and suit themselves with the Meanest. So you have two words.
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The Third is this breifly (observe it) that a humble heart, you shall see it by his carriage towards his brethren, towards Saints by this, that out of the high, and honourable opinion that he hath of all other Saints, he alway hath a kind of jealousie, even of those truths which he is most assured of, I say meerly out of the very honour, and esteeme, and respect that he hath of all Saints, he sees them all over, and above him,
The Third is this briefly (observe it) that a humble heart, you shall see it by his carriage towards his brothers, towards Saints by this, that out of the high, and honourable opinion that he hath of all other Saints, he always hath a kind of jealousy, even of those truths which he is most assured of, I say merely out of the very honour, and esteem, and respect that he hath of all Saints, he sees them all over, and above him,
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all the World now, or they that were before; and it may be it is but a conceit of yesterday, or it may be it is a truth: but it argueth a vile, proud heart.
all the World now, or they that were before; and it may be it is but a conceit of yesterday, or it may be it is a truth: but it argue a vile, proud heart.
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Shall I say what doe I care what others think? why should I be perswaded that I am so sainted, that I should not care what the Generation of the Saints that are otherwise minded say.
Shall I say what do I care what Others think? why should I be persuaded that I am so sainted, that I should not care what the Generation of the Saints that Are otherwise minded say.
but there may be full assurance of understanding concerning truths, that a man may preach with boldnesse, and suffer, and die for it with fearlesnesse,
but there may be full assurance of understanding Concerning truths, that a man may preach with boldness, and suffer, and die for it with fearlesnesse,
and yet there may be a kind of jealousie in the soul concerning it, when the Generation of the Saints that he looks on as above him, are of another mind.
and yet there may be a kind of jealousy in the soul Concerning it, when the Generation of the Saints that he looks on as above him, Are of Another mind.
but God may be in it? So there is a holy suspicion, (that yet hinders not full assurance) that riseth meerly out of reverence, and respect of all the Saints that he sees, and thinks are above him. Therefore we have proud spirits;
but God may be in it? So there is a holy suspicion, (that yet hinders not full assurance) that Riseth merely out of Reverence, and respect of all the Saints that he sees, and thinks Are above him. Therefore we have proud spirits;
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and such, and such are Hereticks, and schismaticks, and one will have them ••••shed, and another will have them imprisoned, and there must be fire, and fagot, and it may be some of Gods people may be carried with the rous of blaspheming creatures that raile at the people of God, who have various dispensations, various graces, in a various measure, and manner. But these are not humble persons:
and such, and such Are Heretics, and Schismatics, and one will have them ••••shed, and Another will have them imprisoned, and there must be fire, and faggot, and it may be Some of God's people may be carried with the rous of blaspheming creatures that rail At the people of God, who have various dispensations, various graces, in a various measure, and manner. But these Are not humble Persons:
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Fiftly, the demeanour of a humble heart toward the Saints will appeare also in this, (marke it) a humble heart he dares not resist, or slight reproofe or instruction from the meanest Saint:
Fifty, the demeanour of a humble heart towards the Saints will appear also in this, (mark it) a humble heart he dares not resist, or slight reproof or instruction from the Meanest Saint:
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when Ahigal, a woman, comes to give him instruction that he should not shed innocent bloud, blessed be the Lord (sayth he) and blessed be thy councel, it is good councel.
when Ahigal, a woman, comes to give him instruction that he should not shed innocent blood, blessed be the Lord (say he) and blessed be thy council, it is good council.
he would hearken to her, if shee reprooved him, and admonished him, and instructed him in any thing How was Apollo, an eloquent man taken and instructed by a crafts-man, and his Wife? and the wife did teach him for ought I know as much,
he would harken to her, if she reproved him, and admonished him, and instructed him in any thing How was Apollo, an eloquent man taken and instructed by a craftsman, and his Wife? and the wife did teach him for ought I know as much,
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David did learne from his enemies, he did take a reproofe from one of the worst of his enemies. And sayth Paul, Rom. 2. 12. When I come we shall be edified by our mutuall faith.
David did Learn from his enemies, he did take a reproof from one of the worst of his enemies. And say Paul, Rom. 2. 12. When I come we shall be edified by our mutual faith.
Take a humble heart, let him be never so excellent in grace, and let him come to the least, and the meanest of the people of God, he thinks there is somthing in yonder Saint,
Take a humble heart, let him be never so excellent in grace, and let him come to the least, and the Meanest of the people of God, he thinks there is something in yonder Saint,
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though he speake not three words of godlinesse, yet there is something in him if I could draw it out that is able to doe me good. God hath ••de us as the members of the body that we should depend one upon another.
though he speak not three words of godliness, yet there is something in him if I could draw it out that is able to do me good. God hath ••de us as the members of the body that we should depend one upon Another.
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Therefore if it be a poore Saint, though he be never so poore, and meane; yet a humble heart sees there is some treasure of God in that soul for me if I can get it:
Therefore if it be a poor Saint, though he be never so poor, and mean; yet a humble heart sees there is Some treasure of God in that soul for me if I can get it:
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if we should tell Archippus that he should looke to his ministry. If a poore Saint should goe to a brave Minister as he rides in his Coach, and bid him take heed of the love of money, and of the love of the World, and that he be not proud, how would he disdaine him? whereas we should be more humble then any other, and readier to receive reproofe, or instruction from the meanest Saint then any other. The Lord make us so;
if we should tell Archippus that he should look to his Ministry. If a poor Saint should go to a brave Minister as he rides in his Coach, and bid him take heed of the love of money, and of the love of the World, and that he be not proud, how would he disdain him? whereas we should be more humble then any other, and Readier to receive reproof, or instruction from the Meanest Saint then any other. The Lord make us so;
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Sixtly, you shall know the humilitie of his heart in his demeanour to the Saints by this, that notwithstanding alll mixtures whatsoever, in the graces of the Saints, yet he dares not undervalue the grace of God in them. I say notwithstanding all the mixtures: for we are Gods wheat; but there is a great deale of chaff in us;
Sixty, you shall know the humility of his heart in his demeanour to the Saints by this, that notwithstanding all mixtures whatsoever, in the graces of the Saints, yet he dares not undervalue the grace of God in them. I say notwithstanding all the mixtures: for we Are God's wheat; but there is a great deal of chaff in us;
and slow to speake, as James sayth, Chap. 1. 19. You will say, what is that? Why is that the marke of a humble heart? The meaning is, he is alway more ready to learne then to teach. The humblest heart is alway more apt to receive then to doe: it is more apt to heare then to speake, to learne then to teach others.
and slow to speak, as James say, Chap. 1. 19. You will say, what is that? Why is that the mark of a humble heart? The meaning is, he is always more ready to Learn then to teach. The Humblest heart is always more apt to receive then to do: it is more apt to hear then to speak, to Learn then to teach Others.
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all must stand still (as Job sayth) to heare their wisedome, and they must fasten something upon them that they would have them learne. But wherever a humble heart comes in company he thinks first of receiving; he thinks this people are more fit to teach me,
all must stand still (as Job say) to hear their Wisdom, and they must fasten something upon them that they would have them Learn. But wherever a humble heart comes in company he thinks First of receiving; he thinks this people Are more fit to teach me,
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he is not discouraged in grace, by the sight of greater grace in others; and he is not discouraged in his endeavours to doe good, though all round about him be enabled to doe more good.
he is not discouraged in grace, by the sighed of greater grace in Others; and he is not discouraged in his endeavours to do good, though all round about him be enabled to do more good.
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Indeed he is humbled that others are more watchfull, and tender and live more to God: but yet he is not discouraged. There are some (but it is the pride of their hearts) when they looke one others that are greater in grace; (they are as a weake sight that looks on the sun, then they can see nothing) there is nothing but mopeing, and louring, whereas they should goe sweetly, and humble themselves:
Indeed he is humbled that Others Are more watchful, and tender and live more to God: but yet he is not discouraged. There Are Some (but it is the pride of their hearts) when they look one Others that Are greater in grace; (they Are as a weak sighed that looks on the sun, then they can see nothing) there is nothing but moping, and louring, whereas they should go sweetly, and humble themselves:
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I have seen some that have gone for brave Christians heretofore, that a man when he had seen them, would have thought he had seen an Angel of Heaven, they were such glorious Saints:
I have seen Some that have gone for brave Christians heretofore, that a man when he had seen them, would have Thought he had seen an Angel of Heaven, they were such glorious Saints:
because I think if I set up my little candle among so many great ones that shine brighter mine would not be seen. Therefore in Galla. 6. one of the works of the flesh is emulation: that is, a kind of contending with others about good things:
Because I think if I Set up my little candle among so many great ones that shine Brighter mine would not be seen. Therefore in Galla. 6. one of the works of the Flesh is emulation: that is, a kind of contending with Others about good things:
I cannot expresse this sweetnesse but a little by the contrary. 2 Cor. 12. 20. sayth the Apostle, I am afraid when I come among you, I shall find this, and this: among the rest he names swellings. Now a swelling, a boile, or a plague sore, where a swelling, or any tumour is, there is continuall aches, and stitches, and prickings, and uneasinesse, and the partie cannot sleep, or wag, or stir, but is ankward, and unquiet in his body. So it is in the soul where there is pride, there is swellings it is puffed up,
I cannot express this sweetness but a little by the contrary. 2 Cor. 12. 20. say the Apostle, I am afraid when I come among you, I shall find this, and this: among the rest he names swellings. Now a swelling, a boil, or a plague soar, where a swelling, or any tumour is, there is continual aches, and Stitches, and prickings, and uneasiness, and the party cannot sleep, or wag, or stir, but is ankward, and unquiet in his body. So it is in the soul where there is pride, there is swellings it is puffed up,
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and blowne as a bladder. And where there are swellings in the heart, so much swelling, so much uneasinesse, and unquyet. The Lord humble thee, and me for it, there are in our hearts stitches, and aches many times, towards this, and that Saint, I am unquyet, I find fault with this, and that and the other man I wrangle with him;
and blown as a bladder. And where there Are swellings in the heart, so much swelling, so much uneasiness, and unquiet. The Lord humble thee, and me for it, there Are in our hearts Stitches, and aches many times, towards this, and that Saint, I am unquiet, I find fault with this, and that and the other man I wrangle with him;
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if the Lord prick that bladder, and let downe that swelling the heart will be sweet as a nut, and looke on all Saints with joy. Whereas take a proud professor, put him into what assemblie of Saints you will, he is alway jangling, and wrangling; there is a swelling, and plague sore,
if the Lord prick that bladder, and let down that swelling the heart will be sweet as a nut, and look on all Saints with joy. Whereas take a proud professor, put him into what assembly of Saints you will, he is always jangling, and wrangling; there is a swelling, and plague soar,
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and prickings in the heart, in Ephes. 4. It is called bitternesse. The Apostle may allude to a feaver, when people are in a feaver there is a bitternesse on the tongue, the man can take nothing in while he is in that disposition he is angrie with every thing, his wife and his children cannot speake to him.
and prickings in the heart, in Ephesians 4. It is called bitterness. The Apostle may allude to a fever, when people Are in a fever there is a bitterness on the tongue, the man can take nothing in while he is in that disposition he is angry with every thing, his wife and his children cannot speak to him.
but there is a bitter humour on his tongue, and the disease puts him into that aukardnesse. So where there is pride in the heart, there is bitternesse to the Saints:
but there is a bitter humour on his tongue, and the disease puts him into that aukardnesse. So where there is pride in the heart, there is bitterness to the Saints:
Therefore a humble heart hath the gallantest life of any man in the World, it is full of sweetnesse, there is no bitternesse, nor swelling but it is alway filled with love, and joy when he sees the least Saint, notwithstanding all his owne graces.
Therefore a humble heart hath the Gallantest life of any man in the World, it is full of sweetness, there is no bitterness, nor swelling but it is always filled with love, and joy when he sees the least Saint, notwithstanding all his own graces.
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In the Tenth place, as he is not easily offended with others (for I might speake much of that) so he is carefull of avoyding the least offence to others.
In the Tenth place, as he is not Easily offended with Others (for I might speak much of that) so he is careful of avoiding the least offence to Others.
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We have men that say, this is my light, let all the World say as they will, this is my light, and I must contend for the faith. O this is contending for corruption, when there is not respect to all the Saints, and a doing of our utmost to avoid offence.
We have men that say, this is my Light, let all the World say as they will, this is my Light, and I must contend for the faith. Oh this is contending for corruption, when there is not respect to all the Saints, and a doing of our utmost to avoid offence.
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And Secondly, when he must practice any thing that offends them, there is a kind of sorrow at his heart, unspeakable sorrow that he must doe any thing that shall give them offence. I mean the doing of good things; and his conscience foreeth him to it:
And Secondly, when he must practice any thing that offends them, there is a kind of sorrow At his heart, unspeakable sorrow that he must do any thing that shall give them offence. I mean the doing of good things; and his conscience foreeth him to it:
I know diverse such, that live upon found conceits, as Taylors invent new fashions, and though they provoke the generalitie of other Saints, yet it must out every weeke or fortnight:
I know diverse such, that live upon found conceits, as Tailors invent new fashions, and though they provoke the generality of other Saints, yet it must out every Week or fortnight:
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Another thing breiflly is this, he is heartily glad of any service he can doe for the Saints, he rejoyceth in any service he can doe for the least Saint;
another thing breiflly is this, he is heartily glad of any service he can do for the Saints, he Rejoiceth in any service he can do for the least Saint;
he will blesse God if such a Saint will accept of such a service. There is the strangest word one of them in the Book of God (for ought I know) Rom. 15. 30. I have oft wondred at it.
he will bless God if such a Saint will accept of such a service. There is the strangest word one of them in the Book of God (for ought I know) Rom. 15. 30. I have oft wondered At it.
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Now I beseech you brethren for the Lord Jesus sake, and for the love of the spirit, you would thinke there were some great businesse, that you strive together with me in prayer to God for me.
Now I beseech you brothers for the Lord jesus sake, and for the love of the Spirit, you would think there were Some great business, that you strive together with me in prayer to God for me.
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and great ones that they may be Willing to doe for the Saints, and to pray to God for the Saints acceptance. It is a great matter for the Saints to accept the service of the Saints.
and great ones that they may be Willing to do for the Saints, and to pray to God for the Saints acceptance. It is a great matter for the Saints to accept the service of the Saints.
The Thirteenth thing to know a humble heart by in his demeanour to the Saints is this, he rejoyceth much that grace grows in others though it doe not in himselfe, and he rejoyceth in the good that is done by others, though he can doe none himselfe. Paul. 2 Cor. 4. 13. I rejoyce that ye be honourable, though we be beggars.
The Thirteenth thing to know a humble heart by in his demeanour to the Saints is this, he Rejoiceth much that grace grows in Others though it do not in himself, and he Rejoiceth in the good that is done by Others, though he can do none himself. Paul. 2 Cor. 4. 13. I rejoice that you be honourable, though we be beggars.
a proud heart will murmur, and it is a signe of a cursed heart that doth not rejoyce in the good that is done by another, it is a cursed hellish disposition, in Numb. 11. We read how diverse did Prophesie in the Campe,
a proud heart will murmur, and it is a Signen of a cursed heart that does not rejoice in the good that is done by Another, it is a cursed hellish disposition, in Numb. 11. We read how diverse did Prophesy in the Camp,
Now there are such a generation of men among us, that will not indure that any good should be done but by themselves, and if a poore man goe out of my Parish to another place for the good of his soul, I must envie the man,
Now there Are such a generation of men among us, that will not endure that any good should be done but by themselves, and if a poor man go out of my Parish to Another place for the good of his soul, I must envy the man,
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yet if they have not the languages, though they teach the people gloriously, yet we must crie them downe as Aereticks: whereas if God will doe good by using such we should rejoyce, if I rejoyce not in the good that is done by another in this Congregation, or in the Armie, or any where, as much as if it were done by my selfe, I am a cursed, proud man. Let us think of that.
yet if they have not the languages, though they teach the people gloriously, yet we must cry them down as Aereticks: whereas if God will do good by using such we should rejoice, if I rejoice not in the good that is done by Another in this Congregation, or in the Army, or any where, as much as if it were done by my self, I am a cursed, proud man. Let us think of that.
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Lastly, and so to make an end of this text, the demeanour of a humble heart to the Saints it is seen in this, he dares not measure himself by himself, nor compare himself with himself. You shall find that word. 2 Cor, 10. 12. VVe dare not make our selves of the number,
Lastly, and so to make an end of this text, the demeanour of a humble heart to the Saints it is seen in this, he dares not measure himself by himself, nor compare himself with himself. You shall find that word. 2 Cor, 10. 12. We Dare not make our selves of the number,
or compare our selves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves are not wise.
or compare our selves with Some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves Are not wise.
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Thereupon I have knowne some that have lost all their reputation with all the Saints excepting only two or three that would call black white, and white black.
Thereupon I have known Some that have lost all their reputation with all the Saints excepting only two or three that would call black white, and white black.
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You shall have a great man when he hath done an action, he will goe to his Chaplaine and say, is not this well done? and it may be he will flatter him in it.
You shall have a great man when he hath done an actium, he will go to his Chaplain and say, is not this well done? and it may be he will flatter him in it.
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and if they entertaine it for good we should account it so, or else not for a World, and if these condemne us we should hold our selves condemned: but beware of setting a few creatures like our selves to be judges: but to approve our selves before the Lord, and before the Generation of Saints. And so you have heard the demeanour of the Saints, that they are humble in their carriage towards God, and towards sinners, and towards Saints. And so much for this text.
and if they entertain it for good we should account it so, or Else not for a World, and if these condemn us we should hold our selves condemned: but beware of setting a few creatures like our selves to be judges: but to approve our selves before the Lord, and before the Generation of Saints. And so you have herd the demeanour of the Saints, that they Are humble in their carriage towards God, and towards Sinners, and towards Saints. And so much for this text.
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THE maine drift of the Apostle in this Epistle is to hold forth justification by faith, or by free grace without the works of the law. And in Chap. 7. The Apostle doth answer an objection.
THE main drift of the Apostle in this Epistle is to hold forth justification by faith, or by free grace without the works of the law. And in Chap. 7. The Apostle does answer an objection.
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There is therefore (from what I have sayd) it is evident that there is no condemnation, there is no damnation, there is no danger of hell to them which are in Christ Jesus.
There is Therefore (from what I have said) it is evident that there is no condemnation, there is no damnation, there is no danger of hell to them which Are in christ jesus.
Now he amplifies that in Vers. 3. For what the law could not doe in that it was weake through the flesh, God sending his owne son in the likenesse of sinfull flesh,
Now he amplifies that in Vers. 3. For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the Flesh, God sending his own son in the likeness of sinful Flesh,
because sayth he, that God hath sent his son in the likenesse of sinfull flesh, like one of us, and he hath fulfilled the law of God, and condemned sin;
Because say he, that God hath sent his son in the likeness of sinful Flesh, like one of us, and he hath fulfilled the law of God, and condemned since;
That the law might be fully satisfyed in poynt of righteousnesse: that the law might have such a righteousnesse, which indeed the law requires, that it might have a full, and compleat righteousnesse in us.
That the law might be Fully satisfied in point of righteousness: that the law might have such a righteousness, which indeed the law requires, that it might have a full, and complete righteousness in us.
And thirdly, that All those that are true beleivers (or that have these priviledges) they are those that walke not according to the flesh, but according to the spirit.
And Thirdly, that All those that Are true believers (or that have these privileges) they Are those that walk not according to the Flesh, but according to the Spirit.
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First, because that God made man, man was his creature, and the Lord was his soveraigne: and when God made all Creatures, you know hee made Lawes for them;
First, Because that God made man, man was his creature, and the Lord was his sovereign: and when God made all Creatures, you know he made Laws for them;
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Now when God made man, (who was but his creature though he were a more excellent creature) he made a law for him, this blessed law of God which is in his booke here, the Covenant of works as it was sometimes called:
Now when God made man, (who was but his creature though he were a more excellent creature) he made a law for him, this blessed law of God which is in his book Here, the Covenant of works as it was sometime called:
Thirdly, another thing is this, if you consider what there is that might free a man from keeping a law that is layd upon him, you shall see that there are none of those things that can help him in this. As
Thirdly, Another thing is this, if you Consider what there is that might free a man from keeping a law that is laid upon him, you shall see that there Are none of those things that can help him in this. As
and when his owne son, the son of his love did take upon him to be borne under the law, and to be a suretie for man, he endured the smart of the law, and was dealt with,
and when his own son, the son of his love did take upon him to be born under the law, and to be a surety for man, he endured the smart of the law, and was dealt with,
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What doth Caine, and other wretches doing in hell? They are paying the debt, fulfilling the law of God to eternity by suffering, because they did not fullfill it by doing while they were here.
What does Cain, and other wretches doing in hell? They Are paying the debt, fulfilling the law of God to eternity by suffering, Because they did not fulfil it by doing while they were Here.
That is the reason that they are in Hell for ever, because they can never pay the debt, therefore they must abide there for ever: for if it could be supposed that they could give a compleat righteousnesse that might satisfie the law they should stay in Prison no longer, they should be in Hell no more.
That is the reason that they Are in Hell for ever, Because they can never pay the debt, Therefore they must abide there for ever: for if it could be supposed that they could give a complete righteousness that might satisfy the law they should stay in Prison no longer, they should be in Hell no more.
now a man by beleiving in Jesus Christ, and by being unyted to him, and married to him, that in his owne person hath fulfilled the law, being married to him, whatsoever he hath, is yours,
now a man by believing in jesus christ, and by being unyted to him, and married to him, that in his own person hath fulfilled the law, being married to him, whatsoever he hath, is yours,
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For there are many drunkards, and swearers, and jearers of Religion, and prophaners of the Lords day that sit as sots all the yeare and are never awakned: but generally when men are awakened out of their sins this is the resolution of all man kind, of every man, none excepted,
For there Are many drunkards, and swearers, and jearers of Religion, and profaners of the lords day that fit as sots all the year and Are never awakened: but generally when men Are awakened out of their Sins this is the resolution of all man kind, of every man, none excepted,
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And this is the great misery of people, every one in some fashion or other, this is his businesse he goes about to fulfill the law of God in his owne person:
And this is the great misery of people, every one in Some fashion or other, this is his business he Goes about to fulfil the law of God in his own person:
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and how this is in your very bones (as it were) and I feare truly it is the greatest part of your Religion, and the most of your profession is nothing but to endeavour to get a righteousnesse to fulfill the law of God,
and how this is in your very bones (as it were) and I Fear truly it is the greatest part of your Religion, and the most of your profession is nothing but to endeavour to get a righteousness to fulfil the law of God,
and who would goe about a vaine thing, a thing that he shall never bring to perfection? For it is not every paltrie righteousnesse that can fulfill the law of God.
and who would go about a vain thing, a thing that he shall never bring to perfection? For it is not every paltry righteousness that can fulfil the law of God.
and argument enough in any naturall busnesse to make a man desist to tell him it is a vayne thing, it is a worke that will never come to perfection, therefore desist,
and argument enough in any natural business to make a man desist to tell him it is a vain thing, it is a work that will never come to perfection, Therefore desist,
for a certaine conclusion in his soul, that I were as good be a sinner, as a righteous man in my owne person in respect of fulfilling the law, I am sure I shall never doe it;
for a certain conclusion in his soul, that I were as good be a sinner, as a righteous man in my own person in respect of fulfilling the law, I am sure I shall never do it;
VVho hath bewitched you?) It is a kind of madnesse for any man to attempt in his owne person, by doing, or suffering to fulfill the righteousnesse of the law, or to justifie, and save his soul.
Who hath bewitched you?) It is a kind of madness for any man to attempt in his own person, by doing, or suffering to fulfil the righteousness of the law, or to justify, and save his soul.
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and blessed is that man, or woman among you, whosoever it be, that doth not in some measure in his owne person endeavour to make up his owne righteousnesse.
and blessed is that man, or woman among you, whosoever it be, that does not in Some measure in his own person endeavour to make up his own righteousness.
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though it may be at sometimes you see Christ, and justification by him clearly, yet at other times you know how many pangs, and how may secret glances we have at our justication by our owne works:
though it may be At sometime you see christ, and justification by him clearly, yet At other times you know how many pangs, and how may secret glances we have At our Justification by our own works:
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to receive Jesus Christ and in him (as I shall shew after) you shall have a righteousnesse that hath fulfilled the law. Let every man say, I see here is a law that God hath layd upon me, I am subject to it,
to receive jesus christ and in him (as I shall show After) you shall have a righteousness that hath fulfilled the law. Let every man say, I see Here is a law that God hath laid upon me, I am Subject to it,
and be one with him, and then we shall be able to say perfectly with Paul, That the righteousnesse of the law might be fulfilled in us that beleive, and are in Jesus Christ.
and be one with him, and then we shall be able to say perfectly with Paul, That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us that believe, and Are in jesus christ.
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and courses that a man may take, he will consult with his friends, which to take, this, or that, or the other; but when there is but one way there needs no consultation. So if there were two, or three, or many wayes to Heaven, we might consult which way to take:
and courses that a man may take, he will consult with his Friends, which to take, this, or that, or the other; but when there is but one Way there needs no consultation. So if there were two, or three, or many ways to Heaven, we might consult which Way to take:
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if Antinomianisme were the onely way, or Presbyterians, or Independents were the onely way, men might demurr: but in Gods language there is but one way,
if Antinomianism were the only Way, or Presbyterians, or Independents were the only Way, men might demur: but in God's language there is but one Way,
and there is no more sacrifice for sin. There is but this one thing necessarie; there is no other way in the World but Jesus Christ, there is no other name under Heaven by which you can be saved.
and there is no more sacrifice for since. There is but this one thing necessary; there is no other Way in the World but jesus christ, there is no other name under Heaven by which you can be saved.
Therefore we should doe in our condition just as a man that were fallen into a great pit, that were full of stones, and snakes, and serpents, and sire, and all that we can imagine to be terrible,
Therefore we should do in our condition just as a man that were fallen into a great pit, that were full of stones, and snakes, and Serpents, and sire, and all that we can imagine to be terrible,
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and miserable, and there comes a man, and casts a rope into this great, deep pit; you need not perswade the man to lay hold of it, he would presently catch at it as soone as it comes.
and miserable, and there comes a man, and Cast a rope into this great, deep pit; you need not persuade the man to lay hold of it, he would presently catch At it as soon as it comes.
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VVe are fallen into such a pit, where there are snakes, and scorpions, and serpents, & fire, the sting of sin, the curse of the law, the wrath of God, we are in the pawes of the Devill, we are in a manner in hell already:
We Are fallen into such a pit, where there Are snakes, and scorpions, and Serpents, & fire, the sting of since, the curse of the law, the wrath of God, we Are in the paws of the devil, we Are in a manner in hell already:
and God hath sent his son Christ, and hath put righteousnesse in him, and he hath let down this rope that poor sinking miserable creatures might lay hold on it.
and God hath sent his son christ, and hath put righteousness in him, and he hath let down this rope that poor sinking miserable creatures might lay hold on it.
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God will not abate one farthing token, the law must be satisfied: as the people of Israell in Aegypt when they made brick, they must bring in such a number; so the law must be perfectly satisfied, and thou art not able to doe it by doing here, or by suffering in hell:
God will not abate one farthing token, the law must be satisfied: as the people of Israel in Egypt when they made brick, they must bring in such a number; so the law must be perfectly satisfied, and thou art not able to do it by doing Here, or by suffering in hell:
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and stand not trifling, and dallying, till thou goe to the Devill in hell, as many doe ▪ if there were twenty wayes to Heaven, God might say, I wonder not that yonder people stand musing, and consulting a twelve-month together:
and stand not trifling, and dallying, till thou go to the devil in hell, as many doe ▪ if there were twenty ways to Heaven, God might say, I wonder not that yonder people stand musing, and consulting a twelvemonth together:
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you heare that there is no righteousnesse but his will serve the turne, gather your selves to studie Christ, to obey Christ, to receive Christ, to love Christ,
you hear that there is no righteousness but his will serve the turn, gather your selves to study christ, to obey christ, to receive christ, to love christ,
and to resigne your selves to Jesus Christ, in whome there is a perfect righteousnesse. That is one lesson you should desire the Lord to teach you hence.
and to resign your selves to jesus christ, in whom there is a perfect righteousness. That is one Lesson you should desire the Lord to teach you hence.
we are not to understand it personally, as though any Saint, though it were Abraham himself, were able in his owne person to fulfill the law; but the meaning of it is, in respect of the unyon that we have with Jesus Christ, who is our Husband, and our head. The law is perfectly fulfilled by him, therefore it is perfectly fulfilled by me, because I am unyted to him.
we Are not to understand it personally, as though any Saint, though it were Abraham himself, were able in his own person to fulfil the law; but the meaning of it is, in respect of the unyon that we have with jesus christ, who is our Husband, and our head. The law is perfectly fulfilled by him, Therefore it is perfectly fulfilled by me, Because I am unyted to him.
What is the meaning of that? That is, I am dead to the law, as it is a Covenant of works, the law hath no more to doe with me then the Lawes of men have to doe with a man that is in debt when he is dead, when he is dead he is free from it.
What is the meaning of that? That is, I am dead to the law, as it is a Covenant of works, the law hath no more to do with me then the Laws of men have to do with a man that is in debt when he is dead, when he is dead he is free from it.
The meaning is not as though the substance and matter of the law were not eternall, and a rule for all Saints, doubtlesse it is in the New Testament as well as in the Old: but the law as it is a contract, a bond, a bargaine, as it is a Covenant of works betweene God,
The meaning is not as though the substance and matter of the law were not Eternal, and a Rule for all Saints, doubtless it is in the New Testament as well as in the Old: but the law as it is a contract, a bound, a bargain, as it is a Covenant of works between God,
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And the word that I desire to make knowne to you from the Lord is this, to instruct and helpe you a little to understand where your righteousnesse doth lie,
And the word that I desire to make known to you from the Lord is this, to instruct and help you a little to understand where your righteousness does lie,
For this is the misery, the generall misery of most Christians that they mislay their justification: they doe lay it partly upon faith, and partly upon their sanctification, and holynesse. And that is the reason that when a poore soul, it may be, is tempted to some sin, and hath some strong lust he looseth his faith,
For this is the misery, the general misery of most Christians that they mislay their justification: they do lay it partly upon faith, and partly upon their sanctification, and holiness. And that is the reason that when a poor soul, it may be, is tempted to Some since, and hath Some strong lust he loses his faith,
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and me to, to know that I am a just man only by the righteousnesse that is in Christ that the law is perfectly fulfilled for me by Jesus Christ, and not partly by him, and partly by me, but only and perfectly by him,
and me to, to know that I am a just man only by the righteousness that is in christ that the law is perfectly fulfilled for me by jesus christ, and not partly by him, and partly by me, but only and perfectly by him,
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Let us buyld upon that, that we may come to this temper, once to have our justification in a stock clearely in Jesus Christs hands, that when we doe good we may not imagine that we are a jot the more justified, or when we fall, or faile in good we may not conceive that we are a jot more justified, then before, that though one day we have our hearts inlarged to doe good,
Let us build upon that, that we may come to this temper, once to have our justification in a stock clearly in jesus Christ hands, that when we do good we may not imagine that we Are a jot the more justified, or when we fallen, or fail in good we may not conceive that we Are a jot more justified, then before, that though one day we have our hearts enlarged to do good,
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yet this goes not to the stock of my justification; I am not one jot the more justified: and sometimes God leaves the flesh, and the remnants of sin that foile us, I will mourne for it,
yet this Goes not to the stock of my justification; I am not one jot the more justified: and sometime God leaves the Flesh, and the remnants of sin that foil us, I will mourn for it,
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but lay out in expences, and wind, and turne the rest. Just so I would have it with you, that seeing justification is only buylded on Christ, and I have the word of faith to certifie me of it,
but lay out in expenses, and wind, and turn the rest. Just so I would have it with you, that seeing justification is only builded on christ, and I have the word of faith to certify me of it,
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I would not have my good or evill to be an ingredient into that, but leave that as a stock clearly in the hands of Jesus Christ. Or as we see a maid or woman that spins, shee holds one hand steddie, and turnes about the wheele with the other: so our justification we should hold it steddie for it is not buylt at all upon any thing that is in us, but let us turne, and wind the rest, that is, sanctification, we must strive against sin, and mourne for it,
I would not have my good or evil to be an ingredient into that, but leave that as a stock clearly in the hands of jesus christ. Or as we see a maid or woman that spins, she holds one hand steady, and turns about the wheel with the other: so our justification we should hold it steady for it is not built At all upon any thing that is in us, but let us turn, and wind the rest, that is, sanctification, we must strive against since, and mourn for it,
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or to helpe to my justification, that is only in the hands of Christ, that is my quick, my cash, my stock, and when thou failest, and seest lusts, and pride, and wantonnesse arise in thee, say this hath no influence to hinder my justification, it is no ingredient into that, that is buylt upon another thing, it is wholly in Christ, and his righteousnesse: he hath fulfilled the law,
or to help to my justification, that is only in the hands of christ, that is my quick, my cash, my stock, and when thou failest, and See Lustiest, and pride, and wantonness arise in thee, say this hath no influence to hinder my justification, it is no ingredient into that, that is built upon Another thing, it is wholly in christ, and his righteousness: he hath fulfilled the law,
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but I must hold the quick still, hold justification untouched, and unshaken, and unmovable in the hands of Jesus Christ. I shall leave the inlargment of this,
but I must hold the quick still, hold justification untouched, and unshaken, and unmovable in the hands of jesus christ. I shall leave the Enlargement of this,
for there is no Saint, no not Abraham himselfe that can say the righteousnesse of the Law is fulfilled in me, that is, personally; that I have walked so the Law is satisfied by my walking.
for there is no Saint, no not Abraham himself that can say the righteousness of the Law is fulfilled in me, that is, personally; that I have walked so the Law is satisfied by my walking.
But the righteousnesse of the law is fulfilled in us, not personally, but in us by reason that Christ, and we are one: and he is made righteousnesse to us, 1 Cor. 1. 30. He is made of God to in, wisdome, righteousnesse, sanctification, and redemption.
But the righteousness of the law is fulfilled in us, not personally, but in us by reason that christ, and we Are one: and he is made righteousness to us, 1 Cor. 1. 30. He is made of God to in, Wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.
He doth not say, it is fulfilled in Christ, though that be true, but he takes the boldness to say, it is fulfilled in us, by vertue of our union with Jesus Christ.
He does not say, it is fulfilled in christ, though that be true, but he Takes the boldness to say, it is fulfilled in us, by virtue of our Union with jesus christ.
he hath perfectly paid every penny worth of debt that he oweth to the law, the weakest Saint, it may be a poore Saint that men can see nothing but corruption in all the day, and all the weeke, and all the yeare long almost,
he hath perfectly paid every penny worth of debt that he owes to the law, the Weakest Saint, it may be a poor Saint that men can see nothing but corruption in all the day, and all the Week, and all the year long almost,
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Therefore that is the reason, as I told you, that Paul saith, I am dead to the law, that is, I am as free from the law as a man that is dead: when a man is dead the law goes no further on him.
Therefore that is the reason, as I told you, that Paul Says, I am dead to the law, that is, I am as free from the law as a man that is dead: when a man is dead the law Goes no further on him.
So it is said we are delivered from the law, and freed from the law. And that is the reason also that the Apostle three times in one Chapter puts our salvation upon the righteousnesse of God;
So it is said we Are Delivered from the law, and freed from the law. And that is the reason also that the Apostle three times in one Chapter puts our salvation upon the righteousness of God;
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he saith not by the mercie of God, though that be true, there is infinite mercie, but saith he, that God might declare his righteousnesse in Christ to save us.
he Says not by the mercy of God, though that be true, there is infinite mercy, but Says he, that God might declare his righteousness in christ to save us.
I say in and through Christ, he hath taken away all our sins, and forgiven all our iniquities, Coll. 2. So that when God saves believers, he doth not only save them out of mercie, but out of righteousness, he can doe no otherwise:
I say in and through christ, he hath taken away all our Sins, and forgiven all our iniquities, Coll. 2. So that when God saves believers, he does not only save them out of mercy, but out of righteousness, he can do no otherwise:
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therefore it is three times over, his righteousness, his righteousness, his righteousness, Rom. 3. And that is a blessed word in Heb. 12. Yee are come to the spirits of just men made perfect.
Therefore it is three times over, his righteousness, his righteousness, his righteousness, Rom. 3. And that is a blessed word in Hebrew 12. Ye Are come to the spirits of just men made perfect.
it is called heaven, but it is nothing in the world but the glorious estate of the Saints in Jesus Christ under the new Testament, as you may see afterwards.
it is called heaven, but it is nothing in the world but the glorious estate of the Saints in jesus christ under the new Testament, as you may see afterwards.
Therefore as Christ saith, let this word sink into your hearts, that if thou be a right believer, thou art as perfectly just and righteous through Jesus Christ,
Therefore as christ Says, let this word sink into your hearts, that if thou be a right believer, thou art as perfectly just and righteous through jesus christ,
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not by thy own righteousnesse, but by the righteousnesse of Jesus Christ. For what can be said more? saith the Apostle, The righteousness of the law is fulfilled.
not by thy own righteousness, but by the righteousness of jesus christ. For what can be said more? Says the Apostle, The righteousness of the law is fulfilled.
He doth not say we have a peice of it, but it is fulfilled, that is, to a jote, or tittle; the law cannot say, black is thine eye, because Christ hath paid and done all that it can demand.
He does not say we have a piece of it, but it is fulfilled, that is, to a Jote, or tittle; the law cannot say, black is thine eye, Because christ hath paid and done all that it can demand.
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First, You must consider that Jesus Christ, which is our suretie, he was sent of the Father, out of his love as a publike person to fulfill the law of God, by doing and suffering as a publike person.
First, You must Consider that jesus christ, which is our surety, he was sent of the Father, out of his love as a public person to fulfil the law of God, by doing and suffering as a public person.
Now the second thing that demonstrates this to us, is besides his dying, and that as a publike person, there is a union made between every poore believer and Christ,
Now the second thing that demonstrates this to us, is beside his dying, and that as a public person, there is a Union made between every poor believer and christ,
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as really as between Christ and his Father. Indeed it is called in Scripture a marriage; because as in a marriage all the wealth of the husband is the wives, it becomes hers,
as really as between christ and his Father. Indeed it is called in Scripture a marriage; Because as in a marriage all the wealth of the husband is the wives, it becomes hers,
it is compared to the union between the members and the head. Now by this union, that you may read of in Joh. 17. all that is ours becomes Christs, and all that is Christs becomes ours. There are two things.
it is compared to the Union between the members and the head. Now by this Union, that you may read of in John 17. all that is ours becomes Christ, and all that is Christ becomes ours. There Are two things.
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Then thirdly, we finde that God the father, to whom the debt was owing, and whose law this was that we must satisfie, he acknowledgeth satisfaction. And what can we have more? God the father acknowledgeth that his Son hath satisfied the law, and therefore we are freed.
Then Thirdly, we find that God the father, to whom the debt was owing, and whose law this was that we must satisfy, he acknowledgeth satisfaction. And what can we have more? God the father acknowledgeth that his Son hath satisfied the law, and Therefore we Are freed.
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First, You shall have it Mat. 17. compared with 2 Pet. 1. For Peter is much in it, we follow not devised fables, but we come to speake of the voyce in the Mount, This is my beloved Son. As if he had said, This is one maine peice of the Gospel, we heard a voyce when we were with our Master in the mount, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom my soule is well pleased. That for his person.
First, You shall have it Mathew 17. compared with 2 Pet. 1. For Peter is much in it, we follow not devised fables, but we come to speak of the voice in the Mount, This is my Beloved Son. As if he had said, This is one main piece of the Gospel, we herd a voice when we were with our Master in the mount, saying, This is my Beloved Son, in whom my soul is well pleased. That for his person.
Then a second thing that did shew that he was satisfied, was by suffering Jesus Christ after he was arrested, and in prison for our debt (for Christ was in prison for our debt;
Then a second thing that did show that he was satisfied, was by suffering jesus christ After he was arrested, and in prison for our debt (for christ was in prison for our debt;
If he had not payd our debt, he had not come out of prison, but) now the Father lets him out, that is, the Father suffred him to rise from the dead. Therefore we finde that our justification is layd more upon the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
If he had not paid our debt, he had not come out of prison, but) now the Father lets him out, that is, the Father suffered him to rise from the dead. Therefore we find that our justification is laid more upon the resurrection of jesus christ,
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and then we see that all the debt was paid, because our suretie is gotten out of prison. Therefore justification (I meane the knowledge of it at least) principally ariseth from Christs resurrection. Now when I see Christ is risen, and is gone abroad, he is gone out of the grave, and gone to heaven, I know that the law is fulfilled, and the Father is satisfied, and the Sergeant the Devill hath nothing to arrest me for, all is satisfied, all is cleare.
and then we see that all the debt was paid, Because our surety is got out of prison. Therefore justification (I mean the knowledge of it At least) principally arises from Christ resurrection. Now when I see christ is risen, and is gone abroad, he is gone out of the grave, and gone to heaven, I know that the law is fulfilled, and the Father is satisfied, and the sergeant the devil hath nothing to arrest me for, all is satisfied, all is clear.
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and now we see that all is payd, not onely because our suretie is got out of prison; (for so a man may doe that hath not paid a debt) but because when he was out of prison, he ascended to his Father; and the Father made him sit at the right hand of God in the glory of Majesty on high,
and now we see that all is paid, not only Because our surety is god out of prison; (for so a man may do that hath not paid a debt) but Because when he was out of prison, he ascended to his Father; and the Father made him fit At the right hand of God in the glory of Majesty on high,
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and he hath given him power, and authoritie to rule the world till the day of Judgement. Now in that the Father hath given the Son that honour and respect in heaven, as to come and sit at his right hand; wee may see it was not a breaking of prison,
and he hath given him power, and Authority to Rule the world till the day of Judgement. Now in that the Father hath given the Son that honour and respect in heaven, as to come and fit At his right hand; we may see it was not a breaking of prison,
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The first use we may make of it is this, that you should learne from what I have said, where your justification doth lie, your justification doth not lie,
The First use we may make of it is this, that you should Learn from what I have said, where your justification does lie, your justification does not lie,
you are not justified by your own personall good, or unjustified by your own personall evills, you are not one jote the more just when you have done all the good you can in the world,
you Are not justified by your own personal good, or unjustified by your own personal evils, you Are not one Jote the more just when you have done all the good you can in the world,
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and his resurrection, he hath fulfilled the law, and he hath paid the debt, and he is out of prison, and the Father is satisfied: here is my justification;
and his resurrection, he hath fulfilled the law, and he hath paid the debt, and he is out of prison, and the Father is satisfied: Here is my justification;
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Now you shall find that you lay a great part of your justification upon something in your selves, therefore when you are enlarged in good, you think you are more justified;
Now you shall find that you lay a great part of your justification upon something in your selves, Therefore when you Are enlarged in good, you think you Are more justified;
but blessed be God, he would not trust us with that good any more, but hath put all in the hands of Jesus Christ, and there is the whole foundation of our justification. Therefore it is not for a Christian to come,
but blessed be God, he would not trust us with that good any more, but hath put all in the hands of jesus christ, and there is the Whole Foundation of our justification. Therefore it is not for a Christian to come,
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and strive against sin, but that therefore you should thinke there is a flaw in your justification, that you should make any good that is in you a prop to support your justification, or any evill in you a thing that might crack your justification, this is Popery.
and strive against since, but that Therefore you should think there is a flaw in your justification, that you should make any good that is in you a prop to support your justification, or any evil in you a thing that might Crac your justification, this is Popery.
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My justification depends not on this, that I am justified the more when I am strong, or less justified when I am weak; but whether I be weak or strong, whether I doe much or little for God,
My justification depends not on this, that I am justified the more when I am strong, or less justified when I am weak; but whither I be weak or strong, whither I do much or little for God,
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whether I give thanks, or be humbled, seeing Christ is dead, and risen againe, I am justified, that is still intire, because it is not built upon me, but wholly upon the death and resurrection of Christ.
whither I give thanks, or be humbled, seeing christ is dead, and risen again, I am justified, that is still entire, Because it is not built upon me, but wholly upon the death and resurrection of christ.
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So shall thy seed be, and without hope, or reason, or any thing he believed; that is, he cast himself on that word; so it is said he was justified without works. What a strange thing is that? for it is impossible that there should be true faith,
So shall thy seed be, and without hope, or reason, or any thing he believed; that is, he cast himself on that word; so it is said he was justified without works. What a strange thing is that? for it is impossible that there should be true faith,
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and he himselfe did know it by it, yet never a one of these were an ingredient into the justification of his person, that was by the righteousnesse of God without works.
and he himself did know it by it, yet never a one of these were an ingredient into the justification of his person, that was by the righteousness of God without works.
that is, after they believe, charge them to avoy'd the evill, and to doe the good, and to abound. But for the poynt of justification, which is the maine thing for your soule,
that is, After they believe, charge them to avoid the evil, and to do the good, and to abound. But for the point of justification, which is the main thing for your soul,
if you could doe ten times more then Abraham, or Paul, and yet Paul preached from Jerusalem to Illyricum, yet then thou wouldest say, I am an unprofitable servant;
if you could do ten times more then Abraham, or Paul, and yet Paul preached from Jerusalem to Illyricum, yet then thou Wouldst say, I am an unprofitable servant;
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but yet I am not one jote the lesse just before thee, because my justice, and my righteousnesse is not depending upon my sinning, or my unsinning, upon my holinesse, or my unholinesse, but upon Jesus Christ.
but yet I am not one Jote the less just before thee, Because my Justice, and my righteousness is not depending upon my sinning, or my unsinning, upon my holiness, or my unholiness, but upon jesus christ.
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Then you would find by experience your hearts melt in pieces, you would be able to look upon sin in the vastness, and unkindness of it against a deare Father, then you would see your selves, the vilest objects, you would not so thinke or speake of any man in the world as of your selves,
Then you would find by experience your hearts melt in Pieces, you would be able to look upon since in the vastness, and unkindness of it against a deer Father, then you would see your selves, the Vilest objects, you would not so think or speak of any man in the world as of your selves,
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Then you shall know, and not before, what it is to be truly humbled, and then you shall have power to reforme; Then you would be able to say, my soule is truly humbled, I can mourne for sin till I am weary of weeping:
Then you shall know, and not before, what it is to be truly humbled, and then you shall have power to reform; Then you would be able to say, my soul is truly humbled, I can mourn for since till I am weary of weeping:
Then you will be able, though you make not those covenants and resolutions, there will be such an impression upon the soule, that you cannot choose but mourne, and loath your selves,
Then you will be able, though you make not those Covenants and resolutions, there will be such an impression upon the soul, that you cannot choose but mourn, and loath your selves,
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For when a man sees himself unjust, he can never mourne kindly for sin, if he see God on Sinai as a Judge, there will be but untoward mourning for sin.
For when a man sees himself unjust, he can never mourn kindly for since, if he see God on Sinai as a Judge, there will be but untoward mourning for since.
But when a man sees the coast cleare, then he can say, I have been the greatest sinner in London; there is never a childe of God that hath walked more barrenly then I have done,
But when a man sees the coast clear, then he can say, I have been the greatest sinner in London; there is never a child of God that hath walked more barrenly then I have done,
and yet through Christ I am as just in Gods sight, as any man in London: I am Gods childe, but I am an unhappie graceless childe; then a man can call himselfe foole,
and yet through christ I am as just in God's sighed, as any man in London: I am God's child, but I am an unhappy graceless child; then a man can call himself fool,
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Now usually when you mourne for sinne, you thinke there is a crack in your justification, and so many sins as you have committed, there are so many flawes in your justification, and so many faintings of faith in the favour of God,
Now usually when you mourn for sin, you think there is a Crac in your justification, and so many Sins as you have committed, there Are so many flaws in your justification, and so many faintings of faith in the favour of God,
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and now you see God is wrath with you, and you are like to be cast off, and your hearts begin to be hard, and you have sad thoughts of God arising in you,
and now you see God is wrath with you, and you Are like to be cast off, and your hearts begin to be hard, and you have sad thoughts of God arising in you,
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and wrangle it out with God, and you will confess your sins to day, and think to make God amends to morrow: and so as a man stops chincks in a wall, wee think to dawb up the flawes, and cracks of justification this way.
and wrangle it out with God, and you will confess your Sins to day, and think to make God amends to morrow: and so as a man stops chinks in a wall, we think to dawb up the flaws, and cracks of justification this Way.
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and when you have fallen into weaknesse, you will goe, and confess your sins, and strive to breake your hearts, and mourne for your worldlinesse, and your pride, and frowardnesse, and yet it will not doe,
and when you have fallen into weakness, you will go, and confess your Sins, and strive to break your hearts, and mourn for your worldliness, and your pride, and frowardness, and yet it will not do,
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and whereas when you have committed a sin to day, you think to goe, and reforme to morrow, and to turne over a new leafe, to morrow you will be worse then to day;
and whereas when you have committed a since to day, you think to go, and reform to morrow, and to turn over a new leaf, to morrow you will be Worse then to day;
because in some sort, even to this day, you mix sanctification with justification. Now I know it, I speak what I know, could you leave your justification alone in the hands of Jesus Christ, and look on it (as I said) as cash in the cupboord, not to be touched;
Because in Some sort, even to this day, you mix sanctification with justification. Now I know it, I speak what I know, could you leave your justification alone in the hands of jesus christ, and look on it (as I said) as cash in the cupboard, not to be touched;
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and as long as Christ is righteous say, I am righteous, behold your selves alway, as just men, and women, that in Jesus Christ have fulfilled the law of God,
and as long as christ is righteous say, I am righteous, behold your selves always, as just men, and women, that in jesus christ have fulfilled the law of God,
then you would know what true sorrow, and what true repentance is, and not before; then you would know those things, that now you know not, nor cannot know.
then you would know what true sorrow, and what true Repentance is, and not before; then you would know those things, that now you know not, nor cannot know.
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What greater Mysterie then for me being a just and righteous man through Christ, yet to be so sinfull, that I can say there is none more sinfull, and yet I am as righteous as Abraham, or Paul; in respect of the righteousnesse of Christ I have as large a share as Abraham, or Paul, and yet I am full of sin. A Christian knowes this,
What greater Mystery then for me being a just and righteous man through christ, yet to be so sinful, that I can say there is none more sinful, and yet I am as righteous as Abraham, or Paul; in respect of the righteousness of christ I have as large a share as Abraham, or Paul, and yet I am full of since. A Christian knows this,
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So, I must never conceive of God out of Christ, nor of my selfe out of Christ, I must never conceive of my selfe, and Christ, as two: but I should indeavour clearly,
So, I must never conceive of God out of christ, nor of my self out of christ, I must never conceive of my self, and christ, as two: but I should endeavour clearly,
and constantly that whatsoever good there is in Christ, it is myne, as if it were in myne owne person. And so we should have our spirits raysed above the temptations of the World,
and constantly that whatsoever good there is in christ, it is mine, as if it were in mine own person. And so we should have our spirits raised above the temptations of the World,
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but they are ordinarily below temptations, and they lie under burdens, and are below their sins. Nay, there are many professors that are more sad, and drooping then carnall people.
but they Are ordinarily below temptations, and they lie under burdens, and Are below their Sins. Nay, there Are many professors that Are more sad, and drooping then carnal people.
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and have their spirits so raysed, and yet sometimes they were to die the next morning for ought they knew? Your spirits will never be heightened and raysed to live the life of Paul by beholding any thing that is in you personally in your posession: but what you are by relation, and marriage to Christ. Reckon your selves dead with Christ:
and have their spirits so raised, and yet sometime they were to die the next morning for ought they knew? Your spirits will never be heightened and raised to live the life of Paul by beholding any thing that is in you personally in your possession: but what you Are by Relation, and marriage to christ. Reckon your selves dead with christ:
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and there are thousands in hell paying the debt and cannot pay it, and yet I have paid every farthing, and the law cannot ask me more. I have offered a perfect righteousnesse to God;
and there Are thousands in hell paying the debt and cannot pay it, and yet I have paid every farthing, and the law cannot ask me more. I have offered a perfect righteousness to God;
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This is the life of faith that we may be able to tryumph over all these things below, from our Justification as Paul doth, Rom. 8. It is God that Justifieth,
This is the life of faith that we may be able to triumph over all these things below, from our Justification as Paul does, Rom. 8. It is God that Justifieth,
but he saith which hath given us Victorie for the present, I have already overcome Hell, and death, and the Devill: for all hangs on the law, the law is Gods writ, and the Devill is Gods Sergeant that executes that writ,
but he Says which hath given us Victory for the present, I have already overcome Hell, and death, and the devil: for all hangs on the law, the law is God's writ, and the devil is God's sergeant that executes that writ,
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Why? Because we are Justified by Christs death, and Resurection. O, what kind of spirits should we have? How full of joy and comfort should we be in the greatest tribulation? How should we tread all this World under our feet, the evills of this World,
Why? Because we Are Justified by Christ death, and Resurrection. Oh, what kind of spirits should we have? How full of joy and Comfort should we be in the greatest tribulation? How should we tread all this World under our feet, the evils of this World,
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and the comforts of the World? How should we insult and tryumph over the Devill, and over death, and Hell for all their power (as I sayd) is from the law, and if the righteousnesse of the law be fulfilled, then all our Enemies are subdued, and all is cleare, Heaven is open,
and the comforts of the World? How should we insult and triumph over the devil, and over death, and Hell for all their power (as I said) is from the law, and if the righteousness of the law be fulfilled, then all our Enemies Are subdued, and all is clear, Heaven is open,
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there is nothing that keeps the creature from the full injoyment of God, but the law not being satisfied. God made a law, and we made the breach of it,
there is nothing that keeps the creature from the full enjoyment of God, but the law not being satisfied. God made a law, and we made the breach of it,
yet Jesus Christ hath fullfilled the law, the law hath a full righteousnesse to a farthing, then I know I am one with God, he is wholly for me, and I for him, and all the enemies of my Salvation are conquered.
yet jesus christ hath Fulfilled the law, the law hath a full righteousness to a farthing, then I know I am one with God, he is wholly for me, and I for him, and all the enemies of my Salvation Are conquered.
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Now if the Lord would open your eyes to understand the hope of your calling, the glorious condition you are brought into, you would not walke so weakly, and poorly, and sadly, and dejectedly, that every thing should cast you downe, but you would goe on,
Now if the Lord would open your eyes to understand the hope of your calling, the glorious condition you Are brought into, you would not walk so weakly, and poorly, and sadly, and dejectedly, that every thing should cast you down, but you would go on,
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Therfore a man reflecting upon his justification, as he may looke upon himselfe, and account himselfe something, so he may account death, and Hell, and all subdued, and he may account that the law cannot demand a farthing of him.
Therefore a man reflecting upon his justification, as he may look upon himself, and account himself something, so he may account death, and Hell, and all subdued, and he may account that the law cannot demand a farthing of him.
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That wheras the breach of the law kept us from communion with God, that being taken away we are as righteous as if we had never fallen. O glorious condition.
That whereas the breach of the law kept us from communion with God, that being taken away we Are as righteous as if we had never fallen. O glorious condition.
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Thirdly (and there I shall end for this time) being freely and fully justified by the grace of Jesus Christ, this should follow to any one that understands it, that therfore we should study and learn to conform our selvs in our hearts & lives, out of love to the will of God.
Thirdly (and there I shall end for this time) being freely and Fully justified by the grace of jesus christ, this should follow to any one that understands it, that Therefore we should study and Learn to conform our selves in our hearts & lives, out of love to the will of God.
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all before is nothing but bungling, but then it comes rightly. We should I say conforme our selves to the example, and to the rule of Jesus Christ in his Gospel. And that you may understand that, you must know that every man in this World hath a rule to walke by.
all before is nothing but bungling, but then it comes rightly. We should I say conform our selves to the Exampl, and to the Rule of jesus christ in his Gospel. And that you may understand that, you must know that every man in this World hath a Rule to walk by.
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now God hath justified you, you must not conforme your selves to your lusts. Most of man kind make their lusts their rule, which the Prophet calls in Scripture to doe that which is right in their owne eyes.
now God hath justified you, you must not conform your selves to your Lustiest. Most of man kind make their Lustiest their Rule, which the Prophet calls in Scripture to do that which is right in their own eyes.
To doe what is their mind, what they like in their owne mind, and as that worthy Dr PRESTON sayth, they think when they are in their beds, what place they shall goe to,
To do what is their mind, what they like in their own mind, and as that worthy Dr PRESTON say, they think when they Are in their Beds, what place they shall go to,
when they have a lust to be drunk, they will be drunk, when they have a lust to be filthy, they will be filthy; when they have a lust to be idle, or a lust to be malicious against their Neighbours, they will be so.
when they have a lust to be drunk, they will be drunk, when they have a lust to be filthy, they will be filthy; when they have a lust to be idle, or a lust to be malicious against their Neighbours, they will be so.
So that the stirrings of their lusts are their rule, and their whole life is nothing but a transforming them from one lust to another. Sayth Peter you must not doe so,
So that the stirrings of their Lustiest Are their Rule, and their Whole life is nothing but a transforming them from one lust to Another. Say Peter you must not do so,
but as Obedient Children, if God have justified you, if Christ have fulfilled the law perfectly for you, that you can dare sin, and Hell, and Satan, and tread all under feet, doth it become you to fashion your hearts, and lives to your lusts? Is that a good rule? no, you must not doe so.
but as Obedient Children, if God have justified you, if christ have fulfilled the law perfectly for you, that you can Dare sin, and Hell, and Satan, and tread all under feet, does it become you to fashion your hearts, and lives to your Lustiest? Is that a good Rule? no, you must not do so.
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Another rule is this World, Rom. 12. 2. Be not conformed to this World. It is the coppy of many men, the Looking-glasse that they dresse themselvs by every day:
another Rule is this World, Rom. 12. 2. Be not conformed to this World. It is the copy of many men, the Looking glass that they dress themselves by every day:
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Eyther eye Jesus Christ, and his example; how would Christ have done, if he had beene here? What did Christ doe in the like case in the Gospell? So by eying that there will be a power,
Either eye jesus christ, and his Exampl; how would christ have done, if he had been Here? What did christ doe in the like case in the Gospel? So by Eyeing that there will be a power,
as in Jacobs sheep by beholding the rods, the spirit of God will convey a power looking upon the picture that is before us, that is, Iesus Christ to transforme us into his likenesse.
as in Jacobs sheep by beholding the rods, the Spirit of God will convey a power looking upon the picture that is before us, that is, Iesus christ to transform us into his likeness.
but he thinks what is the rule in this case? But all the misery is, you will be fingering with justification, which you should leave alone upon Christs death, and Resurrection, and you should be working out your holynesse every day, that should be your way, God will bring it in.
but he thinks what is the Rule in this case? But all the misery is, you will be fingering with justification, which you should leave alone upon Christ death, and Resurrection, and you should be working out your holiness every day, that should be your Way, God will bring it in.
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I give you but generall instances, if God open your eyes to see your glorious condition in the New Testament, you must resolve on this, to walk according to the coppy and the rules of it;
I give you but general instances, if God open your eyes to see your glorious condition in the New Testament, you must resolve on this, to walk according to the copy and the rules of it;
all would not be so great a motive by half, to walke holily, as to tell you that the righteousnesse of the law is fulfilled by Christ, that you are righteous, and just, & all your sins are done away by Christ.
all would not be so great a motive by half, to walk holily, as to tell you that the righteousness of the law is fulfilled by christ, that you Are righteous, and just, & all your Sins Are done away by christ.
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Therefore, O love him, and live to him, conforme to your coppy. Let your Neighbours conforme to their coppy, to the World, and others conforme to their lusts (as too many doe) but doe you conforme to Jesus Christ; think, what would Christ doe if he had my opportunitie? what would he have taken in hand? And what ever occasion you have with God, or man, aske;
Therefore, Oh love him, and live to him, conform to your copy. Let your Neighbours conform to their copy, to the World, and Others conform to their Lustiest (as too many do) but do you conform to jesus christ; think, what would christ do if he had my opportunity? what would he have taken in hand? And what ever occasion you have with God, or man, ask;
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Thirdly, we should learne (being justified freely, and fully by the grace of Jesus Christ) to conforme our selves in our hearts and lives to the example of Jesus Christ,
Thirdly, we should Learn (being justified freely, and Fully by the grace of jesus christ) to conform our selves in our hearts and lives to the Exampl of jesus christ,
that is, that seeing the righteousnesse of the law is fulfilled in them that beleive; you may hence see that none are further from Antinomianisme. then those that are true beleivers, those that are godly Saints. You have a great stir concerning Antinomians, what they should be.
that is, that seeing the righteousness of the law is fulfilled in them that believe; you may hence see that none Are further from Antinomianism. then those that Are true believers, those that Are godly Saints. You have a great stir Concerning Antinomians, what they should be.
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and they that suffer most in Hell, they can never satisfie the law. But a Christian hath satisfied the law, because he hath given it a perfect righteousnes.
and they that suffer most in Hell, they can never satisfy the law. But a Christian hath satisfied the law, Because he hath given it a perfect righteousness.
But now suppose there come a Suretie and he payes the whole ten thousand pound, and he sayth to the Creditor you shall be paid no more by three pences, but you shall receive the whole summe;
But now suppose there come a Surety and he pays the Whole ten thousand pound, and he say to the Creditor you shall be paid no more by three pences, but you shall receive the Whole sum;
what doe you think? is not that better? So there are none that satisfie the law so roundly, and fulfill it so perfectly, as he that relinquisheth all that is in him,
what do you think? is not that better? So there Are none that satisfy the law so roundly, and fulfil it so perfectly, as he that relinquisheth all that is in him,
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A Pharisee looks only what is lawfull, and what is not lawfull, but a Christian he looks what is exact, and expedient: take any man that knows what it is to be justified by Christ,
A Pharisee looks only what is lawful, and what is not lawful, but a Christian he looks what is exact, and expedient: take any man that knows what it is to be justified by christ,
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and that man goes a thousand fold further then another, for a man that would be saved by his owne fulfilling of the law, if he cannot come up to the law, he will bring the law downe to him.
and that man Goes a thousand fold further then Another, for a man that would be saved by his own fulfilling of the law, if he cannot come up to the law, he will bring the law down to him.
so when a man goes about to keep the law, and finds it too heavie for him, he will throw away some, and cut out a part, and make a carnall, gross law, and endeavour to keep that.
so when a man Goes about to keep the law, and finds it too heavy for him, he will throw away Some, and Cut out a part, and make a carnal, gross law, and endeavour to keep that.
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Those that beleive, and have this great priviledg which is the Foundation of all others, to have the law perfectly fulfilled for them in Christ they are here described to be such,
Those that believe, and have this great privilege which is the Foundation of all Others, to have the law perfectly fulfilled for them in christ they Are Here described to be such,
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that, They, and they only that walk not according to the flesh, but according to the spirit, are partakers of this priviledg, to have the benefite of the righteousnesse of Christ to fulfill the law of God for them.
that, They, and they only that walk not according to the Flesh, but according to the Spirit, Are partakers of this privilege, to have the benefit of the righteousness of christ to fulfil the law of God for them.
therfore we may conclude thence that we may baptize those that are Disciples: but from that place to gather this doctrine, that they, and they only are to be baptized cannot be right:
Therefore we may conclude thence that we may baptise those that Are Disciples: but from that place to gather this Doctrine, that they, and they only Are to be baptised cannot be right:
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but here I say, it is they, and they only. Why so? Because we see after, those that walke according to the flesh shall die, the righteousnesse of the law is not fulfilled for them,
but Here I say, it is they, and they only. Why so? Because we see After, those that walk according to the Flesh shall die, the righteousness of the law is not fulfilled for them,
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They that are after the law, and they of the concision, &c. Put what words you will so they be generall enough, they whose thoughts, and words, and courses are that way, they are they that are said to walk. There are three words in the Originall for walking, and of those three, the word here is of the largest extent. To walke according to the flesh, what is the meaning of that? I shall be a little larger in the opening of this, I will not trouble you with the various acceptations of the word flesh. You know there is a litterall sence of it,
They that Are After the law, and they of the concision, etc. Put what words you will so they be general enough, they whose thoughts, and words, and courses Are that Way, they Are they that Are said to walk. There Are three words in the Original for walking, and of those three, the word Here is of the Largest extent. To walk according to the Flesh, what is the meaning of that? I shall be a little larger in the opening of this, I will not trouble you with the various acceptations of the word Flesh. You know there is a literal sense of it,
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and by a Synechdoche, it is put for the whole person, soule, and body, and there is a Metonimicall acception of flesh. I will give them a heart of flesh.
and by a Synecdoche, it is put for the Whole person, soul, and body, and there is a Metonimical acception of Flesh. I will give them a heart of Flesh.
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By flesh therefore in generall, you are to understand in this place and the like, every thing, let it be what it will be, that is against Jesus Christ, or his spirit, or his worship, or any thing else that belongs to it, any thing that is not of faith, or of Christ, it is flesh, in generall.
By Flesh Therefore in general, you Are to understand in this place and the like, every thing, let it be what it will be, that is against jesus christ, or his Spirit, or his worship, or any thing Else that belongs to it, any thing that is not of faith, or of christ, it is Flesh, in general.
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and from the new Adam that is spirit. Now you know we receive two things from Old Adam: some naturall, morall good, some reliques of that that he had the fulness of,
and from the new Adam that is Spirit. Now you know we receive two things from Old Adam: Some natural, moral good, Some Relics of that that he had the fullness of,
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and we receive evill, when he was corrupted. Now both these take them in the largest extent, they are both called flesh in Scripture, whatsoever is of,
and we receive evil, when he was corrupted. Now both these take them in the Largest extent, they Are both called Flesh in Scripture, whatsoever is of,
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and comes from Old Adam, is called flesh, therfore flesh in many places in the New Testament it is the very same with the Old Man, and you have them taken promiscuously, Our old man is crucified.
and comes from Old Adam, is called Flesh, Therefore Flesh in many places in the New Testament it is the very same with the Old Man, and you have them taken promiscuously, Our old man is Crucified.
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whatsoever we have had, whether it be good or evill, from the old man. And indeed in the New Testament it is more frequently taken for the morall good of Old Adam, then the evill,
whatsoever we have had, whither it be good or evil, from the old man. And indeed in the New Testament it is more frequently taken for the moral good of Old Adam, then the evil,
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That you may understand this, you must conceive that all the principles of this World, I meane, of all mankind, all their motions, and actions doe wholly spring and flow from two rootes, two principles:
That you may understand this, you must conceive that all the principles of this World, I mean, of all mankind, all their motions, and actions do wholly spring and flow from two roots, two principles:
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as the Heathen Phylosophers sayd in another sence, they held that all this world did rise from two beginnings, from two beeings, from two principles, there was one good and another evill, that set all things on worke:
as the Heathen Philosophers said in Another sense, they held that all this world did rise from two beginnings, from two beings, from two principles, there was one good and Another evil, that Set all things on work:
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so all things in every man in this World, the principles, and motions, and actions, and thoughts, and inclinations, and wisdome, and reasoning, and doing, whatsoever is within, or without man, it springs from one of these two rootes, that is, it is either from Old Adam (I meane not nature in you:
so all things in every man in this World, the principles, and motions, and actions, and thoughts, and inclinations, and Wisdom, and reasoning, and doing, whatsoever is within, or without man, it springs from one of these two roots, that is, it is either from Old Adam (I mean not nature in you:
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they are springs from whence arise all the thoughts, and imaginations, and actions, and proceedings, all the wisedome and righteousnesse, whatsoever is in us, it springs eyther from the second Adam, the Lord Jesus planted in the soule,
they Are springs from whence arise all the thoughts, and Imaginations, and actions, and proceedings, all the Wisdom and righteousness, whatsoever is in us, it springs either from the second Adam, the Lord jesus planted in the soul,
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the Lord Jesus is called the roote of Jesse. Why so? Because all the new creation, all the worke of grace, all the principles, and thoughts, and actions, of a Saint, so farr as they are of grace, they rise from the new Adam the Lord Jesus Christ.
the Lord jesus is called the root of Jesse. Why so? Because all the new creation, all the work of grace, all the principles, and thoughts, and actions, of a Saint, so Far as they Are of grace, they rise from the new Adam the Lord jesus christ.
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A man that walks according to the flesh who is he? A man that walks according to any thing of Old Adam, whether it be good, or evill. And usually in the new Testament it is taken for the good. 1 Cor. 1. There flesh is taken for the good of old Adam,
A man that walks according to the Flesh who is he? A man that walks according to any thing of Old Adam, whither it be good, or evil. And usually in the new Testament it is taken for the good. 1 Cor. 1. There Flesh is taken for the good of old Adam,
and all makes but flesh, and whole flesh strives against whole spirit. Now I say take it in a generall sense, to walke after the flesh, is not only to walk sinfully, and carnally; but when a man walks,
and all makes but Flesh, and Whole Flesh strives against Whole Spirit. Now I say take it in a general sense, to walk After the Flesh, is not only to walk sinfully, and carnally; but when a man walks,
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though devoutly, and righteously in the eye of the World, yet if it be after the principles of Old Adam, if he doe not walke by a principle planted in him from the new Adam, the Lord Jesus Christ, all this is but flesh.
though devoutly, and righteously in the eye of the World, yet if it be After the principles of Old Adam, if he do not walk by a principle planted in him from the new Adam, the Lord jesus christ, all this is but Flesh.
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Now then for a man to walk according to the spirit. What is that? All his principles spring from the root of Jesse, from the spirit of the Lord Jesus; all his actions are upon another ground.
Now then for a man to walk according to the Spirit. What is that? All his principles spring from the root of Jesse, from the Spirit of the Lord jesus; all his actions Are upon Another ground.
Therefore it is convenient and necessary that you consider how the two Adams are the two springs of all mankind, the two pillars (as it were) upon which God hath layd all mankind, and all that is done in the World,
Therefore it is convenient and necessary that you Consider how the two Adams Are the two springs of all mankind, the two pillars (as it were) upon which God hath laid all mankind, and all that is done in the World,
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The first thing meant by walking after the flesh, according as most of our godly and learned translate it, is when a man walks according to the dicttates, and suggestions of corrupt nature.
The First thing meant by walking After the Flesh, according as most of our godly and learned translate it, is when a man walks according to the dicttates, and suggestions of corrupt nature.
So flesh is taken for Originall sin, that is, that corruption of nature, that is prone to every evill, and that is an enemy to all good. So a man that walks according to the flesh, is when the course, and bent, of a mans soule, and life, goes after sin, though he doe some good sometimes,
So Flesh is taken for Original since, that is, that corruption of nature, that is prove to every evil, and that is an enemy to all good. So a man that walks according to the Flesh, is when the course, and bent, of a men soul, and life, Goes After since, though he do Some good sometime,
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And then there is in walking contentedness, and sweetness: a man is not sayd to walke when he is tyred, or when he goes in danger, but walking it is pleasant to all, young and old. So when he saith they that walk according to the flesh, that is, not only when men are overtaken by lusts,
And then there is in walking contentedness, and sweetness: a man is not said to walk when he is tired, or when he Goes in danger, but walking it is pleasant to all, young and old. So when he Says they that walk according to the Flesh, that is, not only when men Are overtaken by Lustiest,
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and I doubt not but the Apostle meanes it, when he sayth, we walk not according to the flesh, because in Rom. 6. He takes a great deale of paines in that poynt:
and I doubt not but the Apostle means it, when he say, we walk not according to the Flesh, Because in Rom. 6. He Takes a great deal of pains in that point:
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First, because I find that the very scope of this learned Epistle is different, if not almost contrarie to this, his scope is not to quarrell with them for want of doing good works,
First, Because I find that the very scope of this learned Epistle is different, if not almost contrary to this, his scope is not to quarrel with them for want of doing good works,
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Therfore I think he doth not goe so farr from his text, or from his scope as to make this the maine businesse, their sanctification or holiness, the not walking in evill,
Therefore I think he does not go so Far from his text, or from his scope as to make this the main business, their sanctification or holiness, the not walking in evil,
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that none but such as walk holily have a right to Jesus Christ, and his righteousnesse. Or if you take them in this sence that they only that walk in a holy life can come to know that they have the righteousnesse of Christ fullfilling the law for them, neyther of these can hold.
that none but such as walk holily have a right to jesus christ, and his righteousness. Or if you take them in this sense that they only that walk in a holy life can come to know that they have the righteousness of christ fulfilling the law for them, neither of these can hold.
For the first, that no man can have to doe with Christ, or his righteousnesse but that man that walks according to the spirit, that walks in a holy way,
For the First, that no man can have to do with christ, or his righteousness but that man that walks according to the Spirit, that walks in a holy Way,
and not in sinfull courses, this is contrarie to the streame of the Gospell. Why? Because the Gospell all along offers Christ to sinners, to the cheife of sinners, to aliens, and to the ungodly.
and not in sinful courses, this is contrary to the stream of the Gospel. Why? Because the Gospel all along offers christ to Sinners, to the chief of Sinners, to aliens, and to the ungodly.
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As for the latter sence, to wit that the Apostle should meane this, that no man can know any other way that the righteousnesse of Christ did belong to him,
As for the latter sense, to wit that the Apostle should mean this, that no man can know any other Way that the righteousness of christ did belong to him,
yet the maine way to know our justification is the same way that we come by justification: for faith is the evidence of things not seen. The maine evidence whereby I know I am justified, is because the word of faith sayth so, the word tells me so, and faith evidenceth it.
yet the main Way to know our justification is the same Way that we come by justification: for faith is the evidence of things not seen. The main evidence whereby I know I am justified, is Because the word of faith say so, the word tells me so, and faith Evidenceth it.
Secondly, flesh in the Scriptures, and so here and in diverse other places, it may be understood concerning the priviledges, those various prerogatives, and priviledges, that the people of God, the Israelites had in a naturall, fleshly way, from Generation, to Generation.
Secondly, Flesh in the Scriptures, and so Here and in diverse other places, it may be understood Concerning the privileges, those various prerogatives, and privileges, that the people of God, the Israelites had in a natural, fleshly Way, from Generation, to Generation.
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Being borne of such Parents, of such Tribes, they had such priviledges belonging to them, they had the Oracles, and the Covenant, and the Tables, &c. And this is called flesh: and I doubt not,
Being born of such Parents, of such Tribes, they had such privileges belonging to them, they had the Oracles, and the Covenant, and the Tables, etc. And this is called Flesh: and I doubt not,
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As if he had said, doe not think because you are of the seed of Abraham, or because you have the Covenants, and Circumcision, and that you are borne of such Parents, that therfore you shall the sooner have this priviledg to have the law fulfilled, take heed of that,
As if he had said, do not think Because you Are of the seed of Abraham, or Because you have the Covenants, and Circumcision, and that you Are born of such Parents, that Therefore you shall the sooner have this privilege to have the law fulfilled, take heed of that,
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Now that flesh is so taken in Scripture, I will give you that one place in, Phil. 3. 4. Though I might also have confidence in the flesh sayth Paul, If any man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more.
Now that Flesh is so taken in Scripture, I will give you that one place in, Philip 3. 4. Though I might also have confidence in the Flesh say Paul, If any man Thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the Flesh, I more.
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As if he had said, I had all the priviledges, if any man might boast in the flesh, I might, I am an Hebrew of the Hebrews, a Gentleman of the best descent, &c. So in 2 Cor. 11. 18. Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also, yee suffer fooles gladly.
As if he had said, I had all the privileges, if any man might boast in the Flesh, I might, I am an Hebrew of the Hebrews, a Gentleman of the best descent, etc. So in 2 Cor. 11. 18. Seeing that many glory After the Flesh, I will glory also, ye suffer Fools gladly.
when he saith, They that walke not according to the flesh. And you shall find that they attributed all priviledges to them because they were Israelites.
when he Says, They that walk not according to the Flesh. And you shall find that they attributed all privileges to them Because they were Israelites.
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As if he had sayd, you shal never have this righteousnesse to satisfie the law the sooner because you are the Sons of Abraham, no more then if you were Scithians, or Barbarians.
As if he had said, you shall never have this righteousness to satisfy the law the sooner Because you Are the Sons of Abraham, no more then if you were Scythians, or Barbarians.
By flesh, here the Apostle meanes walking according to the old Covenant, according to the Covenant of works, in the way of the law. And by spirit is meant walking in the way of faith, or in the way of the gospell, or in the way of Christ. There be diverse expressions in Scripture that help us to understand it,
By Flesh, Here the Apostle means walking according to the old Covenant, according to the Covenant of works, in the Way of the law. And by Spirit is meant walking in the Way of faith, or in the Way of the gospel, or in the Way of christ. There be diverse expressions in Scripture that help us to understand it,
as in Rom. 4. 14. It is called, they that are of the Law, that is, those that walk according to the law. In Gal: 3. there are two or three phrases, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law,
as in Rom. 4. 14. It is called, they that Are of the Law, that is, those that walk according to the law. In Gall: 3. there Are two or three phrases, Received you the Spirit by the works of the law,
The walking according to the spirit is the hearing of faith: and it is twise there, they that are of faith, they that are of faith. To be of faith, and to walk according to the spirit is the same;
The walking according to the Spirit is the hearing of faith: and it is twice there, they that Are of faith, they that Are of faith. To be of faith, and to walk according to the Spirit is the same;
that is, the grace of the Gospell, or the way of faith. So the meaning is this, we neare of a glorious privilidg that the righteousnesse of the law is fulfilled in us, and there is no man in the World can get it by his owne works, or in reference to the Covenant of works, no not Abraham himselfe,
that is, the grace of the Gospel, or the Way of faith. So the meaning is this, we near of a glorious privilidg that the righteousness of the law is fulfilled in us, and there is no man in the World can get it by his own works, or in Referente to the Covenant of works, no not Abraham himself,
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but it is meerly by Jesus Christ. Therefore if any of you think to have this righteousnesse fulfilled in him, and goe in the old way, to Mount Synai, to the Covenant of Works, he is deceived, he shall never have it,
but it is merely by jesus christ. Therefore if any of you think to have this righteousness fulfilled in him, and go in the old Way, to Mount Sinai, to the Covenant of Works, he is deceived, he shall never have it,
but by walking according to the spirit: no man can injoy this privilidg by a Covenant of works, by their owne doing, by seeking to fulfill the law of God, by their owne righteousnesse; but they that walk after the spirit:
but by walking according to the Spirit: no man can enjoy this privilidg by a Covenant of works, by their own doing, by seeking to fulfil the law of God, by their own righteousness; but they that walk After the Spirit:
but it is not by your owne strictness, and zeale: and though some of you goe further then others, yet none of you can attaine the fulfilling of the law that way:
but it is not by your own strictness, and zeal: and though Some of you go further then Others, yet none of you can attain the fulfilling of the law that Way:
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for all are come short. Rom. 3. But it is those that walk after the spirit, that is, those that seeke it in a way of faith, in another, not in themselves;
for all Are come short. Rom. 3. But it is those that walk After the Spirit, that is, those that seek it in a Way of faith, in Another, not in themselves;
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Thirdly, I shall give you a few Reasons why the Apostle saith that they that walk according to the Covenant of Works, walk according to the flesh, and they that goe according to the way of faith walk according to the spirit.
Thirdly, I shall give you a few Reasons why the Apostle Says that they that walk according to the Covenant of Works, walk according to the Flesh, and they that go according to the Way of faith walk according to the Spirit.
and sayth he, are ye so foolish that having begun in the spirit, and have had Christ crucyfied among you, that now you will be made perfect by the flesh? That now you will goe,
and say he, Are you so foolish that having begun in the Spirit, and have had christ crucyfied among you, that now you will be made perfect by the Flesh? That now you will go,
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Another place is in Phillip. 3. 4. Though I might also have confidence in the flesh, and then he speakes of the priviledges of an Israelite: and if you looke further, Vers. 7. I count all these loss that I may win Christ,
another place is in Philip. 3. 4. Though I might also have confidence in the Flesh, and then he speaks of the privileges of an Israelite: and if you look further, Vers. 7. I count all these loss that I may win christ,
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for ye are not under the law, but under grace. When you were under the law, and walked after the flesh, sin had dominion over you, and you obeyed it. Here is a paralell place:
for you Are not under the law, but under grace. When you were under the law, and walked After the Flesh, since had dominion over you, and you obeyed it. Here is a parallel place:
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as if he had said, there are diverse people that walk wickedly, but cheifly they that walk after the flesh: for all people naturolly walk after the flesh: but these were a peculiar people that the Lord would bring judgements on,
as if he had said, there Are diverse people that walk wickedly, but chiefly they that walk After the Flesh: for all people naturolly walk After the Flesh: but these were a peculiar people that the Lord would bring Judgments on,
and they walked according to the flesh. Who were they? They were most of them Jewes, they were Adams Sons, that walked in the old Covenant, cheifly they that walk according to the flesh; that is the meaning of it,
and they walked according to the Flesh. Who were they? They were most of them Jews, they were Adams Sons, that walked in the old Covenant, chiefly they that walk according to the Flesh; that is the meaning of it,
Now I shall open that by another Scripture, Heb. 11. 5. Where it is said that Henoch pleased God. We read of Henoch. Gen. 5. 24. That he Walked with God; he walked not according to the flesh:
Now I shall open that by Another Scripture, Hebrew 11. 5. Where it is said that Henoch pleased God. We read of Henoch. Gen. 5. 24. That he Walked with God; he walked not according to the Flesh:
but the other is to be pleased with one that was an Enemy before, one that was against me, that is now received to favour. So I have told you breifly some Scriptures to shew you that flesh is taken in this sence.
but the other is to be pleased with one that was an Enemy before, one that was against me, that is now received to favour. So I have told you briefly Some Scriptures to show you that Flesh is taken in this sense.
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Now the maine reason of it why I beleive this to be the cheife meaning of it, is because that I see clearly that this is the cheife drift and scope of this Epistle,
Now the main reason of it why I believe this to be the chief meaning of it, is Because that I see clearly that this is the chief drift and scope of this Epistle,
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The reason is, because there is so great affinity, and nearness between walking legally, and walking sinfully that they are promiscuously in Scripture taken one for another.
The reason is, Because there is so great affinity, and nearness between walking legally, and walking sinfully that they Are promiscuously in Scripture taken one for Another.
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For let a man walk, and endeavour, and doe his best, according to the law, and not by the Gospell, he shall be sure to walk sinfully, and carnally; there is no help for it.
For let a man walk, and endeavour, and do his best, according to the law, and not by the Gospel, he shall be sure to walk sinfully, and carnally; there is no help for it.
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and if he go after the flesh, the motions of the flesh will bring forth fruit unto death. Sin, and the law are (as it were) of so near a kin, that the law makes sin more sinfull, and the more a man strives to keep the law, the more he sins. The Apostle brought it so neare that people were ready to speake non-sence, that the law was sin.
and if he go After the Flesh, the motions of the Flesh will bring forth fruit unto death. since, and the law Are (as it were) of so near a kin, that the law makes since more sinful, and the more a man strives to keep the law, the more he Sins. The Apostle brought it so near that people were ready to speak nonsense, that the law was since.
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So that a man that walks according to the law, and not according to the way of the Gospell, in spight of his heart he shall walk according to the flesh, that is, according to the lusts of nature, he can never walk holily, let him doe what he can.
So that a man that walks according to the law, and not according to the Way of the Gospel, in spite of his heart he shall walk according to the Flesh, that is, according to the Lustiest of nature, he can never walk holily, let him do what he can.
A second reason why it is called flesh, is in allusion to the two Sons of Abraham: as we see in Gall. 4. 22. The Apostle there, speaking of these two Covenants, he sayth, Abraham had two Sons, •he one by a bond-maid, the other by a free Woman:
A second reason why it is called Flesh, is in allusion to the two Sons of Abraham: as we see in Gall. 4. 22. The Apostle there, speaking of these two Covenants, he say, Abraham had two Sons, •he one by a bondmaid, the other by a free Woman:
But hee who was of the bond-woman was borne af•er the flesh, but he of the free Woman was by promise, which things are an allegorie (or a comparison) •r these are the two Covenants, the one from Mount Sinai, which gendereth to Bondage, which is Agar, •r this Agar is Mount Sinai in Arabia,
But he who was of the bondwoman was born af•er the Flesh, but he of the free Woman was by promise, which things Are an allegory (or a comparison) •r these Are the two Covenants, the one from Mount Sinai, which gendereth to Bondage, which is Agar, •r this Agar is Mount Sinai in Arabia,
He is proving that the old Covenant was to be done away, Agar was to be throwen out with her Children. He prooves that those two Sons of Abraham, Ishmaell, and Isaak, were types of the two Covenants that God made with mankind, the Covenant of Works, and the Covenant of grace. Now the Covenant of Works he compares to Ishmaell, that was borne after the flesh, as other Children were, Abraham went in to Hagar, and she conceived,
He is proving that the old Covenant was to be done away, Agar was to be thrown out with her Children. He Proves that those two Sons of Abraham, Ishmael, and Isaac, were types of the two Covenants that God made with mankind, the Covenant of Works, and the Covenant of grace. Now the Covenant of Works he compares to Ishmael, that was born After the Flesh, as other Children were, Abraham went in to Hagar, and she conceived,
But Isaak was not borne after the flesh, all Fleshly wayes could not produce Isaak, he was a Child of promise, and the spirit of God breathing in the promise, and working mightily in Abraham, and Sarah, Isaak was produced.
But Isaac was not born After the Flesh, all Fleshly ways could not produce Isaac, he was a Child of promise, and the Spirit of God breathing in the promise, and working mightily in Abraham, and Sarah, Isaac was produced.
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This is an allegorie, there is a great Mysterie that you think not of, when you read of Ishmaell, and Isaak. By Ishmaell is meant the Covenant of works, and the principles of it,
This is an allegory, there is a great Mystery that you think not of, when you read of Ishmael, and Isaac. By Ishmael is meant the Covenant of works, and the principles of it,
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As if he had sayd, thou shalt never have this righteousnesse by walking in the way of thy Father Ishmaell, by Mount Sinai in Arabia, by walking in the law to turne away the wrath of God:
As if he had said, thou shalt never have this righteousness by walking in the Way of thy Father Ishmael, by Mount Sinai in Arabia, by walking in the law to turn away the wrath of God:
The third, and last reason that I shall give, why it is called walking according to the Flesh, is because of weaknesse: for Flesh is put for weaknesse; as the Scripture sayth.
The third, and last reason that I shall give, why it is called walking according to the Flesh, is Because of weakness: for Flesh is put for weakness; as the Scripture say.
there is nothing, but wishing, and woulding, and covenanting, and promising, and protesting, and vexing, and fretting but there is no strength. Now one Saint that is truly planted in Christ, and the Gospell hath truely taken place in his heart, he hath more strength then five hundred of the other.
there is nothing, but wishing, and woulding, and covenanting, and promising, and protesting, and vexing, and fretting but there is no strength. Now one Faint that is truly planted in christ, and the Gospel hath truly taken place in his heart, he hath more strength then five hundred of the other.
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and if they should live a thousand yeares they would be no better, but wishers, and woulders, and say I have a good desire to doe as the Preacher sayth, but I have no power.
and if they should live a thousand Years they would be no better, but wishers, and woulders, and say I have a good desire to do as the Preacher say, but I have no power.
we account every Professor, let his principles be what they will, eyther from the first, or second Adam; if he begin to leave sin, and to performe duties, we account him a good man.
we account every Professor, let his principles be what they will, either from the First, or second Adam; if he begin to leave since, and to perform duties, we account him a good man.
even of those that follow good old Adam, I meane there are abundance of Professors, that have left corrupt Adam in his grosnesse, and follow good old Adam that is a sprig from that:
even of those that follow good old Adam, I mean there Are abundance of Professors, that have left corrupt Adam in his grossness, and follow good old Adam that is a sprig from that:
Therfore you that are Professors, looke to your selves for the Lords sake, I am mistaken if there be not many hundreds of us that will be found the Sons of Ishmaell at the last day:
Therefore you that Are Professors, look to your selves for the lords sake, I am mistaken if there be not many hundreds of us that will be found the Sons of Ishmael At the last day:
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many that make a great Profession, and many that make a greater profession then others, that are honest, spirituall, Saints before the World, before men:
many that make a great Profession, and many that make a greater profession then Others, that Are honest, spiritual, Saints before the World, before men:
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sayth he the greatest part of the World, two, or three parts of it, are most intire Heathens. In Europe here we have the most part Papists, and but a few that are Protestants: and among those parts there are few, that profess Religion;
say he the greatest part of the World, two, or three parts of it, Are most entire heathens. In Europe Here we have the most part Papists, and but a few that Are Protestants: and among those parts there Are few, that profess Religion;
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take a multitude of Professors, that have been bred under the law, that have been bred on Mount Sinai, take a Congregation of such Professors (as there be many such in England) and let the Gospell come and be Preached rightly among them, to translate them, let a Minister of the Gospell come and say there is no damnation to them that are in Christ Jesus, and you are justified freely, and Christ hath fulfilled the law, and all is cleare;
take a multitude of Professors, that have been bred under the law, that have been bred on Mount Sinai, take a Congregation of such Professors (as there be many such in England) and let the Gospel come and be Preached rightly among them, to translate them, let a Minister of the Gospel come and say there is no damnation to them that Are in christ jesus, and you Are justified freely, and christ hath fulfilled the law, and all is clear;
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Nay, some will turne downe right Enemies, and persecuters of the Gospell, as the Pharisees; and of those that would come in, in all probabilitie, in removing and translating them from the law to the Gospell, there is not one in ten but would turne the grace of God into wantonnesse, and there goes all their Religion.
Nay, Some will turn down right Enemies, and persecuters of the Gospel, as the Pharisees; and of those that would come in, in all probability, in removing and translating them from the law to the Gospel, there is not one in ten but would turn the grace of God into wantonness, and there Goes all their Religion.
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that there are but two roots in the World, the old Adam, and the new Adam. There are but two Covenants, Sinai, and Jerusalem, there are but two wayes of walking, after the flesh, and after the spirit, after the law, and after the Gospell. Now I judge him to be a Saint, and a beleiver, and God calls,
that there Are but two roots in the World, the old Adam, and the new Adam. There Are but two Covenants, Sinai, and Jerusalem, there Are but two ways of walking, After the Flesh, and After the Spirit, After the law, and After the Gospel. Now I judge him to be a Saint, and a believer, and God calls,
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and dayes of Humiliation so plausibly (as many that make a Trade of it in this Cittie) yet if that prayer, and repeating, and reading, and hearing, or preaching, or whatsoever it be,
and days of Humiliation so plausibly (as many that make a Trade of it in this city) yet if that prayer, and repeating, and reading, and hearing, or preaching, or whatsoever it be,
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if it flow from the Lord Jesus Christ, as a naturall, man knowes naturall things, soone Saint knowes another, the spirit of God knowes the things of God.
if it flow from the Lord jesus christ, as a natural, man knows natural things, soon Saint knows Another, the Spirit of God knows the things of God.
It is true we all of us have a great deale of flesh, and there is somewhat of good old Adam, as well as of corrupted Adam; but surely we ought not to conceive him to be a Saint, let him be never so glorious in the eye of the World,
It is true we all of us have a great deal of Flesh, and there is somewhat of good old Adam, as well as of corrupted Adam; but surely we ought not to conceive him to be a Saint, let him be never so glorious in the eye of the World,
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after all your praying, & fasting, and repeating, and preaching, you may be found to be nothing in the world but men that walk according to the Flesh, that is, according to the refined, and well educated principles of old Adam, you may be Ishmaeils, and be built upon Mount Sinai when all is done.
After all your praying, & fasting, and repeating, and preaching, you may be found to be nothing in the world but men that walk according to the Flesh, that is, according to the refined, and well educated principles of old Adam, you may be Ishmaeils, and be built upon Mount Sinai when all is done.
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Therfore I say we may hence learne to judg rightly of Persons, who are Saints, and who are not, who are the Children of God, and who are not. For in most things we doe not judg rightly, we doe not judg as God judgeth. We usually judg of men,
Therefore I say we may hence Learn to judge rightly of Persons, who Are Saints, and who Are not, who Are the Children of God, and who Are not. For in most things we do not judge rightly, we do not judge as God Judgeth. We usually judge of men,
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and things, according to naturall wisdome, or according to some distinctions, and desinitions that we have of things, in that naturall divinitie we have. As for instance.
and things, according to natural Wisdom, or according to Some Distinctions, and definitions that we have of things, in that natural divinity we have. As for instance.
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Now the way that God judgeth of all men, is as they are the Children, oyther of the old, or of the new Adam, and not according to such a proportion of strictness in their lives:
Now the Way that God Judgeth of all men, is as they Are the Children, oyther of the old, or of the new Adam, and not according to such a proportion of strictness in their lives:
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And Secondly what they should doe that God hath brought up in some measure to this condition. But I must leave that till God give another opportunitie.
And Secondly what they should do that God hath brought up in Some measure to this condition. But I must leave that till God give Another opportunity.
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That from hence we may learne how to judg of Persons, how to judg of those that are Saints, and those that are not Saints, not according to some kind of holynesse they may come up to,
That from hence we may Learn how to judge of Persons, how to judge of those that Are Saints, and those that Are not Saints, not according to Some kind of holiness they may come up to,
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but according to the principles they walk by, eyther as they walk according to the Flesh, or according to the spirit. For I told you there be diverse Profesors among us, that it may be, are emynent in the eye of the World, before men,
but according to the principles they walk by, either as they walk according to the Flesh, or according to the Spirit. For I told you there be diverse Profesors among us, that it may be, Are emynent in the eye of the World, before men,
yet when all coms to all, their fasting, and praying, and preaching, and repeating, &c. will be found to be nothing in the World but a walking according to the Flesh, that is, according to the refined, well educated principles of old Adam. But I shall goe on a little further.
yet when all coms to all, their fasting, and praying, and preaching, and repeating, etc. will be found to be nothing in the World but a walking according to the Flesh, that is, according to the refined, well educated principles of old Adam. But I shall go on a little further.
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how shall I know whether I walk according to the flesh or according to the spirit? How shall I know whether I be one of those that walk according to the spirit?
how shall I know whither I walk according to the Flesh or according to the Spirit? How shall I know whither I be one of those that walk according to the Spirit?
I will only give you a few expressions of it. (I will not say signes; for it may be you could not all beare that word) and these expressions are most of them layd downe in this Chapter, and hereabout;
I will only give you a few expressions of it. (I will not say Signs; for it may be you could not all bear that word) and these expressions Are most of them laid down in this Chapter, and hereabout;
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First you shall find in Rom. 6. that those that are under grace, or that walk according to the spirit, sin is destroyed in them, they are dead to sin, and alive to righteousnesse. And there are many expressions of the same thing in diverse phrases.
First you shall find in Rom. 6. that those that Are under grace, or that walk according to the Spirit, since is destroyed in them, they Are dead to since, and alive to righteousness. And there Are many expressions of the same thing in diverse phrases.
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If thou be a man that walkest according to the spirit, thou canst say the body of sin is destroyed, and thou doest not serve sin, Then it is sayd in Vers. 11. That those that are under grace, they are dead indeed to sin, and alive to God; that is another expression.
If thou be a man that walkest according to the Spirit, thou Canst say the body of since is destroyed, and thou dost not serve since, Then it is said in Vers. 11. That those that Are under grace, they Are dead indeed to since, and alive to God; that is Another expression.
but to help thee to see a little the State of thy soule) I would gather these three things from all these expressions, there is I say meant by them these three things.
but to help thee to see a little the State of thy soul) I would gather these three things from all these expressions, there is I say meant by them these three things.
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and understand in some measure, that Jesus Christ by his death hath abolished, and destroyed, and done away all their sins, in respect of the guilt of them;
and understand in Some measure, that jesus christ by his death hath abolished, and destroyed, and done away all their Sins, in respect of the guilt of them;
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Now take a man that walks according to the flesh, that is, according to the most refined principles of old Adam; and he alway carries guilt upon his Conscience, he will alway be as a man that is rouling of a Snow-ball, the more he goes on in his Service, the more guilt, and horrour.
Now take a man that walks according to the Flesh, that is, according to the most refined principles of old Adam; and he always carries guilt upon his Conscience, he will always be as a man that is ruling of a Snowball, the more he Goes on in his Service, the more guilt, and horror.
But a man that walks according to the spirit, let him be weake or strong, he sees this in some measure (and probably for the most part) that his sins are done away, and that there is no condemnation to him,
But a man that walks according to the Spirit, let him be weak or strong, he sees this in Some measure (and probably for the most part) that his Sins Are done away, and that there is no condemnation to him,
because he is in Christ, and beleives in him: therfore as it is. Rom. 5. 7. He that is dead is freed from sin, or justified from sin. That is one thing.
Because he is in christ, and believes in him: Therefore as it is. Rom. 5. 7. He that is dead is freed from since, or justified from since. That is one thing.
Secondly, in all these phrases this is held forth to us (as I understand) that a beleiver being planted into Christ (for so he looks upon himselfe) and ingrafted and united to Christ, in respect of the power of sin he accounts it as dead: that is,
Secondly, in all these phrases this is held forth to us (as I understand) that a believer being planted into christ (for so he looks upon himself) and ingrafted and united to christ, in respect of the power of since he accounts it as dead: that is,
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when he sees any sin stirring in him, he considers, I am one with Christ, I am planted with him in his death and resurrection, and this sin was condemned when Christ was condemned, and as sure as Christ did die, this sin must die;
when he sees any since stirring in him, he considers, I am one with christ, I am planted with him in his death and resurrection, and this since was condemned when christ was condemned, and as sure as christ did die, this since must die;
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But a man that is under grace, that walks according to the Gospell, let sin be never so strong and prevalent, he looks on it as a condemned thing, he can triumph over it when it is strongest,
But a man that is under grace, that walks according to the Gospel, let since be never so strong and prevalent, he looks on it as a condemned thing, he can triumph over it when it is Strongest,
Thirdly, and lastly, from all these expressions here in Rom. 6. We gather this, that surely all those, that are under grace, or that walk according to the spirit, in some eminent way, are more holy, and more freed from sin then once they were, and then all those are that walk under the law, in some eminent way I say they are more holy, though I doe not say there is no sin in them,
Thirdly, and lastly, from all these expressions Here in Rom. 6. We gather this, that surely all those, that Are under grace, or that walk according to the Spirit, in Some eminent Way, Are more holy, and more freed from since then once they were, and then all those Are that walk under the law, in Some eminent Way I say they Are more holy, though I do not say there is no since in them,
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for then we should lye as John sayth, but certainly there is a power in their soules against sin, that is exceedingly transcendent in respect of the best morall men, in respect of the exactest men in the World, that walk according to the law, what else is the meaning of all this.
for then we should lie as John say, but Certainly there is a power in their Souls against since, that is exceedingly transcendent in respect of the best moral men, in respect of the Exactest men in the World, that walk according to the law, what Else is the meaning of all this.
Yee are dead to sin, and sin shall not reigne and have dominion over you, and you shall not yeild your members as instruments to sin? Shall we turne all this into speculation? No, certainly, there is some eminent, reall holynesse and power against sin that they had not before.
Ye Are dead to sin, and since shall not Reign and have dominion over you, and you shall not yield your members as Instruments to since? Shall we turn all this into speculation? No, Certainly, there is Some eminent, real holiness and power against since that they had not before.
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Therfore saith he, VVhat pleasure had you in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? those sins that you committed before, you are now ashamed of them.
Therefore Says he, What pleasure had you in those things whereof you Are now ashamed? those Sins that you committed before, you Are now ashamed of them.
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or woman, that understands what it is to be under the law, what it is to walke according to the Covenant of works, and according to the flesh, and what covenants, and resolutions, and promises, and fastings he had,
or woman, that understands what it is to be under the law, what it is to walk according to the Covenant of works, and according to the Flesh, and what Covenants, and resolutions, and promises, and Fastings he had,
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I appeale to you, whether you doe not feele a strange power in your soules killing, and subduing sin, that you never imagined before, or almost hoped to have.
I appeal to you, whither you do not feel a strange power in your Souls killing, and subduing sin, that you never imagined before, or almost hoped to have.
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There are some Saints that I know, that when they came to know a little of Jesus Christ, they have found a power to subdue their sins, that they did not hope for in their other condition, they were so strong; it is an emynent power.
There Are Some Saints that I know, that when they Come to know a little of jesus christ, they have found a power to subdue their Sins, that they did not hope for in their other condition, they were so strong; it is an emynent power.
A poore Saint that sees another tugging, and striveing, and wrastling, and bustling with his corruptions, he knowes that there is a sweet power in his soule that pulls downe the highest, and proudest imaginations. As a godly man sayth, there is as much difference between a man that walks after the flesh, according to the law, and he that walks according to the spirit, as betweene a man that is in a great Lyter or in a great Boat, that is fast upon the sand, and there are it may be a dozen or twenty men tugging and striving to get it off, and yet it sticks:
A poor Saint that sees Another tugging, and striving, and wrestling, and bustling with his corruptions, he knows that there is a sweet power in his soul that pulls down the highest, and proudest Imaginations. As a godly man say, there is as much difference between a man that walks After the Flesh, according to the law, and he that walks according to the Spirit, as between a man that is in a great Lyter or in a great Boat, that is fast upon the sand, and there Are it may be a dozen or twenty men tugging and striving to get it off, and yet it sticks:
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and plaine words to his Father, and get power over his sins, that all the bowling, and roaring, and crying of another a whole Yeare together cannot doe.
and plain words to his Father, and get power over his Sins, that all the bowling, and roaring, and crying of Another a Whole Year together cannot do.
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therefore consider this, if thou walke according to the spirit, thou art dead to sin. That is, in respect of the condemnation, and guilt of it, thou hearest that Christ hath fulfilled the law,
Therefore Consider this, if thou walk according to the Spirit, thou art dead to since. That is, in respect of the condemnation, and guilt of it, thou Hearst that christ hath fulfilled the law,
What is that? It is nothing but this, a temper of soule like a slave, just as you may conceive of a man that is taken Prisoner in Turkie what temper he is of, he is glad of a crust of bread,
What is that? It is nothing but this, a temper of soul like a slave, just as you may conceive of a man that is taken Prisoner in Turkey what temper he is of, he is glad of a crust of bred,
and he feares whipping and beating, and (it may be) killing: such is the temper of a mans soule in a spirit of bondage: when one is in such a temper that he is alway in feare of being whipped, and scourged, and he hath hard thoughts of God,
and he fears whipping and beating, and (it may be) killing: such is the temper of a men soul in a Spirit of bondage: when one is in such a temper that he is always in Fear of being whipped, and scourged, and he hath hard thoughts of God,
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That is, there is a sweet temper, such as is in a loving Child to his deare Father, there is a boldnesse, a love, and delight, and rejoycing and a sweetnesse, &c. This is one fruit of it,
That is, there is a sweet temper, such as is in a loving Child to his deer Father, there is a boldness, a love, and delight, and rejoicing and a sweetness, etc. This is one fruit of it,
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for thy soule would be alway full of sweetnesse, in the greatest affliction, if there were a spirit of adoption; and under the worst sins thou doest commit,
for thy soul would be always full of sweetness, in the greatest affliction, if there were a Spirit of adoption; and under the worst Sins thou dost commit,
What is that? the meaning of it is this (as I understand) the spirit of God will rayse up my spirit, to be able to see, and know, that I am the Child of God,
What is that? the meaning of it is this (as I understand) the Spirit of God will raise up my Spirit, to be able to see, and know, that I am the Child of God,
that as before by my owne spirit I was able to know whether I were poore, or rich, whether I were sick, or well, whether I were beloved, or hated: So now my spirit is raysed by the spirit of God, I am able to reflect upon my selfe spiritually,
that as before by my own Spirit I was able to know whither I were poor, or rich, whither I were sick, or well, whither I were Beloved, or hated: So now my Spirit is raised by the Spirit of God, I am able to reflect upon my self spiritually,
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and the reason is, because they have not the spirit of adoption, and walk not fully according to the spirit, therfore they are not filled with those expectations, and those earnest desires, that the Saints were ordinarily in the primitive times.
and the reason is, Because they have not the Spirit of adoption, and walk not Fully according to the Spirit, Therefore they Are not filled with those Expectations, and those earnest Desires, that the Saints were ordinarily in the primitive times.
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and not only they, but we our selves, which have the first fruits of the spirit, we groane within our selves, waiting for the adoption, to wit the redemption of our bodie.
and not only they, but we our selves, which have the First fruits of the Spirit, we groan within our selves, waiting for the adoption, to wit the redemption of our body.
There are many more expressions there, that are the fruits of it, as the spirit of supplication, Vers. 26. And there is also a triumphing over all our spirituall enemies. Vers. 31. What shall we say then if God be for us, who can be against us? &c. And then, there is an absolute dependance upon God for all things.
There Are many more expressions there, that Are the fruits of it, as the Spirit of supplication, Vers. 26. And there is also a triumphing over all our spiritual enemies. Vers. 31. What shall we say then if God be for us, who can be against us? etc. And then, there is an absolute dependence upon God for all things.
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And then there is also a patient suffering of all afflictions. Sayth the Apostle Vers. 18. I neckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed.
And then there is also a patient suffering of all afflictions. Say the Apostle Vers. 18. I neckon that the sufferings of this present time Are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed.
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I am perswaded that neither death, nor life, nor Angels, nor principalities, nor any thing shall ever be able to seperate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our lord:
I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor Angels, nor principalities, nor any thing shall ever be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in christ jesus our lord:
these are the expressions of the fruits of the spirit of God in the soule; when men walk according to the spirit, when they walk according to grace. Take a man that walks according to the flesh, or according to the law, you shall find none of these kind of things in his soule. So much concerning that Use.
these Are the expressions of the fruits of the Spirit of God in the soul; when men walk according to the Spirit, when they walk according to grace. Take a man that walks according to the Flesh, or according to the law, you shall find none of these kind of things in his soul. So much Concerning that Use.
In the next place, as this Doctrine is a Touchstone, whereby you may trie, and judg of mens persons: so hereby also you may trie your services and actions. I say this is a rule whereby you may come to know what your services are, what worth is in them.
In the next place, as this Doctrine is a Touchstone, whereby you may try, and judge of men's Persons: so hereby also you may try your services and actions. I say this is a Rule whereby you may come to know what your services Are, what worth is in them.
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For as they only are Saints, who walk according to the spirit (let the World judg how they will) and those that walk carnally, according to the flesh, according to the law, are not Saints: so I say those actions or services of ours, that proceed from the spirit of God, they are only pleasing to God,
For as they only Are Saints, who walk according to the Spirit (let the World judge how they will) and those that walk carnally, according to the Flesh, according to the law, Are not Saints: so I say those actions or services of ours, that proceed from the Spirit of God, they Are only pleasing to God,
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Now I say, by this we may trie our services, and actions, as well as our persons; for there is the same reason for both, in all my actions, all that I expect from them, is that they be pleasing to God:
Now I say, by this we may try our services, and actions, as well as our Persons; for there is the same reason for both, in all my actions, all that I expect from them, is that they be pleasing to God:
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Now then the maine rule by which I am to judg of my actions, it is this, not to judg of them according as they are plausible to men, or according as they have affection, or enlargment in them (as we call it) but we are to judg of our actions cheifly (if not principally) by the principle that they flow from,
Now then the main Rule by which I am to judge of my actions, it is this, not to judge of them according as they Are plausible to men, or according as they have affection, or enlargement in them (as we call it) but we Are to judge of our actions chiefly (if not principally) by the principle that they flow from,
if it be the weakest, and meanest action, if it be the least sigh, or prayer, if it proceed from the new Adam, the Lord Jesus, it is sweet, and pleasing to God, it is an acceptable Sacrifice. But if it be the most glorious thing in the World,
if it be the Weakest, and Meanest actium, if it be the least sighs, or prayer, if it proceed from the new Adam, the Lord jesus, it is sweet, and pleasing to God, it is an acceptable Sacrifice. But if it be the most glorious thing in the World,
if it proceed from old Adam, not only from sinfull Adam, but from naturall Adam, as he is called the naturall man, 1. Cor. 15. I say that that riseth from naturall wisdome, and invention, and understanding, and memory, &c. it is but flesh,
if it proceed from old Adam, not only from sinful Adam, but from natural Adam, as he is called the natural man, 1. Cor. 15. I say that that Riseth from natural Wisdom, and invention, and understanding, and memory, etc. it is but Flesh,
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But you will say, cannot the actions that proceed from the principles of naturall Adam be pleasing to God? — Every man knowes, that of corrupt Adam cannot;
But you will say, cannot the actions that proceed from the principles of natural Adam be pleasing to God? — Every man knows, that of corrupt Adam cannot;
The reason is this, because, as it is Gen. 3. 5. That when Adam sinned against God, you know his punishment was, that he should die: he was not to eat, or touch the forbidden fruit, least he should die. Now when Adam eat of that fruit, you know the curse came upon him.
The reason is this, Because, as it is Gen. 3. 5. That when Adam sinned against God, you know his punishment was, that he should die: he was not to eat, or touch the forbidden fruit, least he should die. Now when Adam eat of that fruit, you know the curse Come upon him.
And in reference to this you shall find those phrases in this Epistle, whosoever walks according to the flesh shall die, whosoever walks as old Adam, is in the State of the old curse, he shall die,
And in Referente to this you shall find those phrases in this Epistle, whosoever walks according to the Flesh shall die, whosoever walks as old Adam, is in the State of the old curse, he shall die,
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Now when the Lord sayd that Adam should die for sin, conceive not, that the meaning is only, that he should die personally, that his person now should be subject to the wrath of God, to damnation of soule,
Now when the Lord said that Adam should die for since, conceive not, that the meaning is only, that he should die personally, that his person now should be Subject to the wrath of God, to damnation of soul,
and I have filled thee with righteousnesse, and wisdome, and good things, that may tend much to thy happinesse, and thy posteritie, that thou mayest derive a principle to them to be like thee in good,
and I have filled thee with righteousness, and Wisdom, and good things, that may tend much to thy happiness, and thy posterity, that thou Mayest derive a principle to them to be like thee in good,
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Now I will blast them all, thy wisdome, and thy righteousnesse, thy soule, and thy body, thy very being, Adam shall die. Thy person as thou art a private man,
Now I will blast them all, thy Wisdom, and thy righteousness, thy soul, and thy body, thy very being, Adam shall die. Thy person as thou art a private man,
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Just so now since Adams fall the Lord hath set a Sword as it were to keep men from all the principles of Adam, that those things shall never please God any more.
Just so now since Adams fallen the Lord hath Set a Sword as it were to keep men from all the principles of Adam, that those things shall never please God any more.
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So when God pulled downe Adam for sin, the Lord layd that curse upon him, that he should never be a blessing that way any more, God would never looke on him,
So when God pulled down Adam for since, the Lord laid that curse upon him, that he should never be a blessing that Way any more, God would never look on him,
All that belongs to old Adam must dye one time or other, Nolens, volens. Therefore as we beare the Image of old Adam, though we have some beginnings of new Adam, yet because we have the disposition of old Adam (I speake not of sin, but) of naturall Adam, wee are earthly as Adam was;
All that belongs to old Adam must die one time or other, Nolens, volens. Therefore as we bear the Image of old Adam, though we have Some beginnings of new Adam, yet Because we have the disposition of old Adam (I speak not of since, but) of natural Adam, we Are earthly as Adam was;
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But you will say, why then doth not corruption (that is a part of old Adam) dye in the wicked in Hell? You say whole Adam, corrupt Adam, and naturall Adam must dye:
But you will say, why then does not corruption (that is a part of old Adam) die in the wicked in Hell? You say Whole Adam, corrupt Adam, and natural Adam must die:
Now in that wee shall have this flesh and blood dissolved, and shall have naturall wisedome and the like all dashed out, therein wee are common with them, that is of the curse, though God after (by an after game as we may speake with reverence) turned it to a blessing. But for the dying of corruption in us, that is the blessing of Jesus Christ,
Now in that we shall have this Flesh and blood dissolved, and shall have natural Wisdom and the like all dashed out, therein we Are Common with them, that is of the curse, though God After (by an After game as we may speak with Reverence) turned it to a blessing. But for the dying of corruption in us, that is the blessing of jesus christ,
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Why doth he not say the plague of God shall come on them, but they shal dye? It is as if he had said, doe you not remember that God threatned a curse in Paradise to flesh, and he that walkes after that shall dye;
Why does he not say the plague of God shall come on them, but they shall die? It is as if he had said, do you not Remember that God threatened a curse in Paradise to Flesh, and he that walks After that shall die;
Therefore I say whatsoever springs in us, and comes from us, from old Adam, it is a dead thing, that God cursed even in Paradice, and therfore cannot be acceptable to him.
Therefore I say whatsoever springs in us, and comes from us, from old Adam, it is a dead thing, that God cursed even in Paradise, and Therefore cannot be acceptable to him.
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for John is called the Divine: But that which you call Divinity, which is the great Idoll of the World, it is nothing but old Adam, a kind of godlinesse learned in a naturall way, a man learned after the old Adam as we learne Logick, or other things in the Universities; and such a one comes and scatters this among people,
for John is called the Divine: But that which you call Divinity, which is the great Idol of the World, it is nothing but old Adam, a kind of godliness learned in a natural Way, a man learned After the old Adam as we Learn Logic, or other things in the Universities; and such a one comes and scatters this among people,
and to think it enough to carry it plausibly in duties, in observing fast dayes, and dayes of humiliation, &c. But that thou and I may be content to let all the Professors in the Towne to goe before us that way, let them be more gallant Professors in outward performances in all they doe:
and to think it enough to carry it plausibly in duties, in observing fast days, and days of humiliation, etc. But that thou and I may be content to let all the Professors in the Town to go before us that Way, let them be more gallant Professors in outward performances in all they do:
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and if God will frame my heart from the Lord Christ, and his spirit, to speake a few words to my Father, this is all I care for. And so for other things.
and if God will frame my heart from the Lord christ, and his Spirit, to speak a few words to my Father, this is all I care for. And so for other things.
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that you cannot rule your hearts, but you are lifted up with pride, when you have done duties, it is because every fine thing you doe from old Adam makes you proud, you take all in the bulke, and consider not whence you doe things, you consider not how much of the old Adam, or of the new there is in your Prayers, and Duties. Therfore, let this be an universall, eternall rule, to know the worth of all your services and actions by, whatsoever is of the flesh is flesh, and whatsoever of my Preaching, and of your praying,
that you cannot Rule your hearts, but you Are lifted up with pride, when you have done duties, it is Because every fine thing you do from old Adam makes you proud, you take all in the bulk, and Consider not whence you do things, you Consider not how much of the old Adam, or of the new there is in your Prayers, and Duties. Therefore, let this be an universal, Eternal Rule, to know the worth of all your services and actions by, whatsoever is of the Flesh is Flesh, and whatsoever of my Preaching, and of your praying,
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and lending, and giving, and of your publike actions, if it be not from a spirituall principle, from Jesus Christ, according to the Gospell planted in you, it is of old Adam, and it is condemned, labour to leave that.
and lending, and giving, and of your public actions, if it be not from a spiritual principle, from jesus christ, according to the Gospel planted in you, it is of old Adam, and it is condemned, labour to leave that.
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I shall conclude with one Word more, and that is this, that this beeing so, that this is to walk according to the spirit. Then we should long very much for the fulfilling of those Prophesies, and Promises, that God hath made unto us concerning the latter times.
I shall conclude with one Word more, and that is this, that this being so, that this is to walk according to the Spirit. Then we should long very much for the fulfilling of those prophecies, and Promises, that God hath made unto us Concerning the latter times.
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and another in that thing, but every Saint expects continually the fulfilling of those Prophesies, and promises set downe in the latter end of the Revelations,
and Another in that thing, but every Saint expects continually the fulfilling of those prophecies, and promises Set down in the latter end of the Revelations,
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and they are glorious ones, whatsoever the meaning of them is, and I think the cheife thing there promised which shall be the height of our happinesse, that the new Jerusalem shall come downe from Heaven, mistake me not,
and they Are glorious ones, whatsoever the meaning of them is, and I think the chief thing there promised which shall be the height of our happiness, that the new Jerusalem shall come down from Heaven, mistake me not,
though it be true that Government will follow upon it, yet if the meaning of it were only to reforme our Churches (though that were a blessing) or that Christ, should come,
though it be true that Government will follow upon it, yet if the meaning of it were only to reform our Churches (though that were a blessing) or that christ, should come,
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and we shall have Gospell principles fully put into our soules, which by Antichrist, by Babilon we have been seduced of these thirteene or fourteene hundred yeares.
and we shall have Gospel principles Fully put into our Souls, which by Antichrist, by Babylon we have been seduced of these thirteene or fourteene hundred Years.
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For that was the mischeife of Antichrist, he hath kept us all his reigne under the old Testament with Altars, and Sacrifices, and Preists, and I know not what:
For that was the mischief of Antichrist, he hath kept us all his Reign under the old Testament with Altars, and Sacrifices, and Priests, and I know not what:
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For that is new Jerusalem, if you compare it with Heb. 12. where the holy Jerusalem, the heavenly Jerusalem is clearly opposite to Mount Sinai: So compare it with Gal. 4. he tells us that Jerusalem which is above us is Mother of us all;
For that is new Jerusalem, if you compare it with Hebrew 12. where the holy Jerusalem, the heavenly Jerusalem is clearly opposite to Mount Sinai: So compare it with Gal. 4. he tells us that Jerusalem which is above us is Mother of us all;
Therefore I wish that the Lord would set your hearts and mine a longing after that, that we may have more of the spirit of the Gospel, and of the Principles of the New Testament in us;
Therefore I wish that the Lord would Set your hearts and mine a longing After that, that we may have more of the Spirit of the Gospel, and of the Principles of the New Testament in us;
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and frame us in the Independent, or Presbyterian way, in what way he will, unlesse the Principles of Jesus Christ in the Gospel be spiritually planted, it will be a fleshly Independent, and a fleshly Presbyterian service.
and frame us in the Independent, or Presbyterian Way, in what Way he will, unless the Principles of jesus christ in the Gospel be spiritually planted, it will be a fleshly Independent, and a fleshly Presbyterian service.
for if wee have our former fleshly hearts, that walke according to the Law, and according to the flesh, all the Government in the World will never doe us good,
for if we have our former fleshly hearts, that walk according to the Law, and according to the Flesh, all the Government in the World will never do us good,
for his comming to us, or our comming to him, and the reason of that you shall have in 1 Cor. 15. 49. a glorious word that hath dwelt much in my thoughts.
for his coming to us, or our coming to him, and the reason of that you shall have in 1 Cor. 15. 49. a glorious word that hath dwelled much in my thoughts.
We have borne hitherto, and doe beare the Image of naturall Adam, we are all his Sons and Daughters, just like him in our wisedome and understandings, and bodies, and soules, poore earthly creatures, naturall, fraile creatures we are,
We have born hitherto, and do bear the Image of natural Adam, we Are all his Sons and Daughters, just like him in our Wisdom and understandings, and bodies, and Souls, poor earthly creatures, natural, frail creatures we Are,
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As we have borne the Image of the earthly, not onely as we have borne the Image of old Adam, sin, and wickednesse, and pride, and frowardnesse; so now we shall beare the Image of the new, not onely in respect of grace, and holinesse, and righteousnesse, that if I be in him all those corruptions of nature shall out, and I shall have a new nature. That is true, but that is not all;
As we have born the Image of the earthly, not only as we have born the Image of old Adam, since, and wickedness, and pride, and frowardness; so now we shall bear the Image of the new, not only in respect of grace, and holiness, and righteousness, that if I be in him all those corruptions of nature shall out, and I shall have a new nature. That is true, but that is not all;
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but as I wholly beare the Image and shape of old Adam, his body, and soule, and senses, and all those must dye; so when these bodies shall be raised, we shall as absolutely, and largely beare the Image of the new Adam the Lord Jesus in our body and senses, and all our whole man, soule and body, in respect of substance as well as quality; we shall beare the Image of the second dam as lively and in as large an extent as ever wee bore the Image of the earthly Adam. Therefore that is a great comfort;
but as I wholly bear the Image and shape of old Adam, his body, and soul, and Senses, and all those must die; so when these bodies shall be raised, we shall as absolutely, and largely bear the Image of the new Adam the Lord jesus in our body and Senses, and all our Whole man, soul and body, in respect of substance as well as quality; we shall bear the Image of the second dam as lively and in as large an extent as ever we boar the Image of the earthly Adam. Therefore that is a great Comfort;
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This is all earthly Adam; all this shall be gone, and this kind of body and soule shall be altered and changed to the Image of the blessed second Adam, we shall put off our earthynesse as well as our sinfulnesse, and have his blessed compleat Image.
This is all earthly Adam; all this shall be gone, and this kind of body and soul shall be altered and changed to the Image of the blessed second Adam, we shall put off our earthynesse as well as our sinfulness, and have his blessed complete Image.
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and by reading of the Word of God, so you have not seen the second Adam, but you may partly know by the manifestation of his glory on earth, you have heard much of his glory, We saw his glory, as of the onely begotten Son of God;
and by reading of the Word of God, so you have not seen the second Adam, but you may partly know by the manifestation of his glory on earth, you have herd much of his glory, We saw his glory, as of the only begotten Son of God;
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we shall then see him, Phil. 3. 19. Our conversation is in Heaven, from whence we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall change our vile bodies:
we shall then see him, Philip 3. 19. Our Conversation is in Heaven, from whence we look for the Saviour, the Lord jesus christ, who shall change our vile bodies:
He meanes vile, not onely in respect of sinfulnesse, but of dustinesse, of earthynesse, and weaknesse; that they may be like his glorious body, according to his mighty working whereby he is able to subdue all things to himselfe;
He means vile, not only in respect of sinfulness, but of dustiness, of earthynesse, and weakness; that they may be like his glorious body, according to his mighty working whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself;
that is, according to his usuall manner of working he can doe what he will in Heaven and Earth. We cannot conceive what an Imnge we shall have upon our bodies and soules, but according to his wisedome and mighty power whereby he is able to subdue all things, he will doe it.
that is, according to his usual manner of working he can do what he will in Heaven and Earth. We cannot conceive what an Image we shall have upon our bodies and Souls, but according to his Wisdom and mighty power whereby he is able to subdue all things, he will do it.
Therefore let me tell you this, I finde few, or none that have those live by expectations in these times of that glory that is to be revealed, that the Saints of old had;
Therefore let me tell you this, I find few, or none that have those live by Expectations in these times of that glory that is to be revealed, that the Saints of old had;
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Just as you see men that goe a long journey, or as you see people that have been plundered, that are returning to their owne homes, their conversation is there halfe a yeare before;
Just as you see men that go a long journey, or as you see people that have been plundered, that Are returning to their own homes, their Conversation is there half a year before;
So, our conversation is in Heaven, the Saints doe so long after the glory that is to be revealed in the day of adoption and redemption of our bodies, that the most part of them is there already.
So, our Conversation is in Heaven, the Saints do so long After the glory that is to be revealed in the day of adoption and redemption of our bodies, that the most part of them is there already.
Now we doe not consider of this, because the new Jerusalem is not yet come into our hearts. We have not that Gospel-temper, and frame of spirit that the Saints had before.
Now we do not Consider of this, Because the new Jerusalem is not yet come into our hearts. We have not that Gospel-temper, and frame of Spirit that the Saints had before.
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IT is the Foundation of all our happinesse, to have the righteousnesse of the law fulfilled in us; for thereby we are exempted from all misery, freed from all our enemies; and therby we are made capable to enjoy all happinesse, and blessednesse. For all the misery that man suffers here, and hereafter, is because he hath not a righteousnesse to fulfill the law. And therefore whatsoever man,
IT is the Foundation of all our happiness, to have the righteousness of the law fulfilled in us; for thereby we Are exempted from all misery, freed from all our enemies; and thereby we Are made capable to enjoy all happiness, and blessedness. For all the misery that man suffers Here, and hereafter, is Because he hath not a righteousness to fulfil the law. And Therefore whatsoever man,
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Now that we may know whether we are of that number, the Apostle tells us that they that have this priviledge, they walk not according to the Flesh, but according to the spirit;
Now that we may know whither we Are of that number, the Apostle tells us that they that have this privilege, they walk not according to the Flesh, but according to the Spirit;
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First, you that have received the spirit of God, and in some measure doe walk according to the spirit, and not according to the flesh, that the new-Jerusalem from Heaven is in some measure come into your hearts, I will give you a few Exhortations from the Lord,
First, you that have received the Spirit of God, and in Some measure do walk according to the Spirit, and not according to the Flesh, that the new-Jerusalem from Heaven is in Some measure come into your hearts, I will give you a few Exhortations from the Lord,
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I say first, beware of using your liberty for an occasion to the flesh. That you shall have Gall. 5. 13. For Brethren (sayth the Apostle) you have been called to liberty, only use not your liberty for an occasion to the flesh;
I say First, beware of using your liberty for an occasion to the Flesh. That you shall have Gall. 5. 13. For Brothers (say the Apostle) you have been called to liberty, only use not your liberty for an occasion to the Flesh;
The Apostle shewes them in that Epistle the glorious condition, and estate, that they were in through grace. And here in this Verse there are two things that he tells them, the one is implied (it is worth observing) yee are called to liberty.
The Apostle shows them in that Epistle the glorious condition, and estate, that they were in through grace. And Here in this Verse there Are two things that he tells them, the one is implied (it is worth observing) ye Are called to liberty.
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That is, there is a freedome, there is a liberty in the Gospell in diverse things that did seeme to be sinfull when ye were under the law, for else what sence can you make of this, ye are called to liberty, onely use not your liberty for an occasion to the flesh.
That is, there is a freedom, there is a liberty in the Gospel in diverse things that did seem to be sinful when you were under the law, for Else what sense can you make of this, you Are called to liberty, only use not your liberty for an occasion to the Flesh.
And there is no man in the World that walks according to the law, but he makes many lawes to himselfe, that Christ hath not made. Now when the Gospell coms in clearly, all those lawes that you made of your owne head, vanish. Ye are called to liberty:
And there is no man in the World that walks according to the law, but he makes many laws to himself, that christ hath not made. Now when the Gospel coms in clearly, all those laws that you made of your own head, vanish. You Are called to liberty:
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That is, take not occasion from your liberty, to live more sinfully; to say you are made free, and others are tyed by the Law, and therefore you will live more carelesly, and loosely, and sinfully,; take heed, and beware of that. There were some it seemes:
That is, take not occasion from your liberty, to live more sinfully; to say you Are made free, and Others Are tied by the Law, and Therefore you will live more carelessly, and loosely, and sinfully,; take heed, and beware of that. There were Some it seems:
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I am sure there are some now, that all the liberty and freedome they heare off from the Gospel, or by getting off from the Law, it is nothing in the World but that they may goe on more in sin, and enjoy their lusts more freely; this is to pervert the Gospel.
I am sure there Are Some now, that all the liberty and freedom they hear off from the Gospel, or by getting off from the Law, it is nothing in the World but that they may go on more in since, and enjoy their Lustiest more freely; this is to pervert the Gospel.
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And what the end of these people shall be, you may see in 2 Pet. 1. and in the Epistle of Jude. They are appointed to damnation. And their damnation slumbereth and sleepeth not. That is, they are going on amaine, they are going faster towards Hell then any Drunkard or Whormonger.
And what the end of these people shall be, you may see in 2 Pet. 1. and in the Epistle of U^de. They Are appointed to damnation. And their damnation Slumbereth and Sleepeth not. That is, they Are going on amain, they Are going faster towards Hell then any Drunkard or Whoremonger.
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A Malefactor never goeth so fast to death, as these doe to destruction; when all the knowledge of liberty that they have is onely to give occasion to provide more for their lusts then before:
A Malefactor never Goes so fast to death, as these do to destruction; when all the knowledge of liberty that they have is only to give occasion to provide more for their Lustiest then before:
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Another thing is, seeing you have liberty by walking according to the spirit (for where the spirit is there is freedome, that is certaine) use it not for the offence of your Brethren. As some there are that when they heare they are free, are ready to say, I care not what all the World say, I know this is not a sin, and therefore I will doe it.
another thing is, seeing you have liberty by walking according to the Spirit (for where the Spirit is there is freedom, that is certain) use it not for the offence of your Brothers. As Some there Are that when they hear they Are free, Are ready to say, I care not what all the World say, I know this is not a since, and Therefore I will do it.
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So we must not please our selves, but one another for edification, Rom. 15. and condescend to them of low sort, Rom. 12. Who is weake (saith the Apostle) and I am not weake? If thou see a man under the Law, fumbling and wallowing upon Mount Sinai, without the knowledge of the Gospel, despise him not,
So we must not please our selves, but one Another for edification, Rom. 15. and condescend to them of low sort, Rom. 12. Who is weak (Says the Apostle) and I am not weak? If thou see a man under the Law, fumbling and wallowing upon Mount Sinai, without the knowledge of the Gospel, despise him not,
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A second thing that I advise you to that are spirituall, that the Lord hath revealed a little of the Gospel to it, is this, that you would endeavour to walk humbly. O, walk humbly.
A second thing that I Advice you to that Are spiritual, that the Lord hath revealed a little of the Gospel to it, is this, that you would endeavour to walk humbly. Oh, walk humbly.
Why so? I will tell you why, because a man when he is under the law, he shall be twenty yeares striving for a little knowledge, or grace, and shall hardly get them:
Why so? I will tell you why, Because a man when he is under the law, he shall be twenty Years striving for a little knowledge, or grace, and shall hardly get them:
and of the Image of GOD, when they begin to come in, that it is a hard thing then to keepe the soule downe, for spirituall things when they come in rightly, when the Floud-gates are open, they come in as Waves, one upon the back of another.
and of the Image of GOD, when they begin to come in, that it is a hard thing then to keep the soul down, for spiritual things when they come in rightly, when the Floodgates Are open, they come in as Waves, one upon the back of Another.
For spiritull Gospell truths, multiplie in the soule a thousand fold, one lesson from another, and one Scripture opens another, and then there is no end,
For spiritual Gospel truths, multiply in the soul a thousand fold, one Lesson from Another, and one Scripture Opens Another, and then there is no end,
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Therfore in 2 Cor. 12. When Paul was wrapt into the third Heavens, because of the abundance of Revelations that he had seene (for he had seen and heard things that he could not utter,
Therefore in 2 Cor. 12. When Paul was wrapped into the third Heavens, Because of the abundance of Revelations that he had seen (for he had seen and herd things that he could not utter,
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I hope they are so, and that God will bring them home, that having been kept bare of food, as some Souldiers, that went to releive Glocester, when they came home to the Cittie, they killed themselves with eating full, and good food:
I hope they Are so, and that God will bring them home, that having been kept bore of food, as Some Soldiers, that went to relieve Gloucester, when they Come home to the city, they killed themselves with eating full, and good food:
So when poore soules have gone upon the bare Mountaines of Sinai, and then have come to the Pastures of righteousnesse, they goe so greedily, and are so taken, that if God be not wonderfull mercifull, they will be undone by being lifted up.
So when poor Souls have gone upon the bore Mountains of Sinai, and then have come to the Pastures of righteousness, they go so greedily, and Are so taken, that if God be not wonderful merciful, they will be undone by being lifted up.
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when men come once to understand a little of the Gospell, and to tast the sweetnesse of it, the Devill screws them up to sublimate all Religion into notions, to cleave a haire, and Religion will be all in Ideas and conceits of the nature of God,
when men come once to understand a little of the Gospel, and to taste the sweetness of it, the devil screws them up to sublimate all Religion into notions, to cleave a hair, and Religion will be all in Ideas and conceits of the nature of God,
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And Paul teacheth Servants how to obey their Masters, and Masters how to carry themselves to their Servants, and VVives to their Husbands, and such simple plaine things.
And Paul Teaches Servants how to obey their Masters, and Masters how to carry themselves to their Servants, and VVives to their Husbands, and such simple plain things.
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Now these things are accounted nothing: that is the Reason that many among us, they doe more and more loose the Word of God unlesse it be about some sublime notions. If a Minister be upon such poynts, some high Ideas (for they feed upon such) that is worth the while;
Now these things Are accounted nothing: that is the Reason that many among us, they do more and more lose the Word of God unless it be about Some sublime notions. If a Minister be upon such points, Some high Ideas (for they feed upon such) that is worth the while;
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but if a Minister speake of things that concerne their calling, or their sex, and condition; that is plaine, it hath no tast in it, no more then the white of an Egg. It is a hard thing to keepe to the simplicity of the Gsopell As the Devill tempted our first Parents, God gave Adam and Eve sufficient knowledge to doe his will:
but if a Minister speak of things that concern their calling, or their sex, and condition; that is plain, it hath no taste in it, no more then the white of an Egg. It is a hard thing to keep to the simplicity of the Gsopell As the devil tempted our First Parents, God gave Adam and Eve sufficient knowledge to do his will:
and they had sufficient naturall knowledge, for they Named all the Creatures, yet notwithstanding shee musts neds goe from the simplicity of Gods will,
and they had sufficient natural knowledge, for they Nam all the Creatures, yet notwithstanding she musts neds go from the simplicity of God's will,
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for I had rather win you, or else I could instance in twenty or forty conceits and distinctions, of things, Ideas, that are above the simplicity of the Gospell, and that is enough to make us leave them,
for I had rather win you, or Else I could instance in twenty or forty conceits and Distinctions, of things, Ideas, that Are above the simplicity of the Gospel, and that is enough to make us leave them,
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and have inlarged hearts, and enlightned eyes. Let not God rest till thou find the comfort, and power of what thou knowest. O, we know that the righteousnesse of the law by Christ is fulfilled in us, and the like:
and have enlarged hearts, and enlightened eyes. Let not God rest till thou find the Comfort, and power of what thou Knowest. Oh, we know that the righteousness of the law by christ is fulfilled in us, and the like:
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Phil. 3. Not as though I had attained or apprehended, but I would apprehend him of whome I am apprehended, and I would know the vertue of his death, and the power of his Resurrection. Paul saw something that he did not fully apprehend, but he would feele more of the power of Gospell, spirituall truthes, and if he saw that he wanted it, much more we.
Philip 3. Not as though I had attained or apprehended, but I would apprehend him of whom I am apprehended, and I would know the virtue of his death, and the power of his Resurrection. Paul saw something that he did not Fully apprehend, but he would feel more of the power of Gospel, spiritual truths, and if he saw that he wanted it, much more we.
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O, doe not content your selves to have an old, frozen knowledge of Gospell truths, whereby you are able to proove that men are legallists, and that men are under Mount Sinai, and yet have cold, and frozen hearts, cold truths without life:
O, do not content your selves to have an old, frozen knowledge of Gospel truths, whereby you Are able to prove that men Are legalists, and that men Are under Mount Sinai, and yet have cold, and frozen hearts, cold truths without life:
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Then lastly, labour to take heed that you be not by any meanes bewitched so as to fall back from that little light in the Gospell that you have received, it is an easie thing so to doe.
Then lastly, labour to take heed that you be not by any means bewitched so as to fallen back from that little Light in the Gospel that you have received, it is an easy thing so to do.
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I doe beleive, (and it is my comfort, and will be when I am farr from this place) that the Lord hath enlightened diverse of you to know the Gospell, to know Jesus Christ a little clearer.
I do believe, (and it is my Comfort, and will be when I am Far from this place) that the Lord hath enlightened diverse of you to know the Gospel, to know jesus christ a little clearer.
but I say it is wonderous easie, you may under one quarter of a yeares fleshly Preaching, lose that that you have been under two or three yeares Preaching a getting. I have knowne,
but I say it is wondrous easy, you may under one quarter of a Years fleshly Preaching, loose that that you have been under two or three Years Preaching a getting. I have known,
Now I have a few words of advice, and counsell to those poor souls that do yet in a great measure walk according to the flesh, in one fashion or other.
Now I have a few words of Advice, and counsel to those poor Souls that do yet in a great measure walk according to the Flesh, in one fashion or other.
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The first is this, I would desire you to endeavor to studie much the difference between the two Testaments, the new and the old. I meane not the two Bookes, but the two Testaments, that we read of in Heb. 8. & Heb. 9. Whereof the one is faulty, and the other is excellent, the one is done away the other remaines. Studie the difference between them:
The First is this, I would desire you to endeavour to study much the difference between the two Testaments, the new and the old. I mean not the two Books, but the two Testaments, that we read of in Hebrew 8. & Hebrew 9. Whereof the one is faulty, and the other is excellent, the one is done away the other remains. Study the difference between them:
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and will be their misery if they should live a thousand yeares, they jumble both Testaments, without knowledge, and distinction, and so they will never be better.
and will be their misery if they should live a thousand Years, they jumble both Testaments, without knowledge, and distinction, and so they will never be better.
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and there is no duty in the Gospell to be done that can be done but by the power of the spirit. We may doe many things in the law by the strength of old Adam: in the Gospell we can doe nothing, but the spirit is all.
and there is no duty in the Gospel to be done that can be done but by the power of the Spirit. We may do many things in the law by the strength of old Adam: in the Gospel we can do nothing, but the Spirit is all.
and extoll him before they be taught spiritually; they shall be willing to lay downe all their learning (as I have seene a learned godly man of late) even with the Plow-boy.
and extol him before they be taught spiritually; they shall be willing to lay down all their learning (as I have seen a learned godly man of late) even with the Plow-boy.
towards this, all learning is not worth a straw: therefore labour to extoll the spirit. And if any of you have a mind to learning, goe on, I discourage you not from it;
towards this, all learning is not worth a straw: Therefore labour to extol the Spirit. And if any of you have a mind to learning, go on, I discourage you not from it;
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Sayth Paul for all his learning, I am not sufficient to speake a good word, and he was a learned man, that Festus sayd, Much learning had made him mad.
Saith Paul for all his learning, I am not sufficient to speak a good word, and he was a learned man, that Festus said, Much learning had made him mad.
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as long as they doe so, they shall never know the will of God, We are not debtors to the flesh, but we must be debtors to the spirit, if we will have one true thought of Jesus Christ. O prayse the spirit, and prize the spirit. If you have any thought of Christ, thank the spirit; if you have any glimps of him in your soules worth any thing, prayse the Spirit.
as long as they do so, they shall never know the will of God, We Are not debtors to the Flesh, but we must be debtors to the Spirit, if we will have one true Thought of jesus christ. Oh praise the Spirit, and prize the Spirit. If you have any Thought of christ, thank the Spirit; if you have any glimpse of him in your Souls worth any thing, praise the Spirit.
That is the reason that the Saints in the Booke of God, speake not of the spirit of God, without some speciall epithite of commendation. Guid me by thy HOLY spirit, and sayth another, thy BLESSED spirit, and thy GRACIOVS spirit, and the spirit of GRACE sayth another.
That is the reason that the Saints in the Book of God, speak not of the Spirit of God, without Some special epithet of commendation. Guide me by thy HOLY Spirit, and say Another, thy BLESSED Spirit, and thy GRACIOUS Spirit, and the Spirit of GRACE say Another.
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Sayth he, the meaning is, all the excellencie that a man naturally hath, his learning, and endowments; in the dayes of the Gospell, when the spirit shall come with his light; when God shall exalt the spirit, The Sun shall be turned into darkenesse, and the Moone into blood:
Say he, the meaning is, all the excellency that a man naturally hath, his learning, and endowments; in the days of the Gospel, when the Spirit shall come with his Light; when God shall exalt the Spirit, The Sun shall be turned into darkness, and the Moon into blood:
Men shal not so much esteem learning from Books, but learned, and great men, and Schollers shall come to one classis, and one rank, and forme with simple people, all waiting on God by his VVord through the spirit. A man can take his Boy from Schoole that hath his Lattine and Greeke, and send him to the Universitie, and he assures himselfe that he shall be as good a Minister as his other Sonne, that, it may be, hath served the spirit seaven yeares, this is our way,
Men shall not so much esteem learning from Books, but learned, and great men, and Scholars shall come to one classis, and one rank, and Form with simple people, all waiting on God by his Word through the Spirit. A man can take his Boy from School that hath his Lattine and Greek, and send him to the university, and he assures himself that he shall be as good a Minister as his other Son, that, it may be, hath served the Spirit seaven Years, this is our Way,
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And when thou commest to doe any action whatsoever, not so much to advice, with this man, or that man, but what sayth the spirit (I meane according to the light of the Scripturs) harken to that more then what all the World faith.
And when thou Comest to do any actium whatsoever, not so much to Advice, with this man, or that man, but what say the Spirit (I mean according to the Light of the Scriptures) harken to that more then what all the World faith.
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Therefore I have knowne some men that in their whole lives have often mist the will of God, in circumstantiall things usually, it may be for a yeare or two,
Therefore I have known Some men that in their Whole lives have often missed the will of God, in circumstantial things usually, it may be for a year or two,
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and so, come home by Weeping Cross. Therefore give scope to the spirit, I meane not against the word, or above the word, but still I meane the spirit of God working according to the Scriptures, and no otherwise.
and so, come home by Weeping Cross. Therefore give scope to the Spirit, I mean not against the word, or above the word, but still I mean the Spirit of God working according to the Scriptures, and no otherwise.
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Another thing, and a speciall one is, I wish you for the mysteries of the Gospell to study the Scriptures in the simplicity of them without the glosses of Men:
another thing, and a special one is, I wish you for the Mysteres of the Gospel to study the Scriptures in the simplicity of them without the Glosses of Men:
I meane thus, when ever we goe to look for any truth of God, for the will of God, we have notions in our minds before hand, according to the times and places we live in.
I mean thus, when ever we go to look for any truth of God, for the will of God, we have notions in our minds before hand, according to the times and places we live in.
As concerning Baptisme, what need I goe to the Scriptures saith one, we have it in such, and such Mens Writings? And so we forestall the will of God, that we are blinded, and cannot see it.
As Concerning Baptism, what need I go to the Scriptures Says one, we have it in such, and such Men's Writings? And so we forestall the will of God, that we Are blinded, and cannot see it.
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Therefore if you will see the wil of God, I wish you (for a while at least) to look on the naked Scriptures. And for my part I know but three uses to be made of other Books.
Therefore if you will see the will of God, I wish you (for a while At least) to look on the naked Scriptures. And for my part I know but three uses to be made of other Books.
As first there is this use of Books, you have Books that will read the Scriptures in diverse languages, and shew the Originall, and open the tongues; now when I see a word in English, and doubt of the meaning of it:
As First there is this use of Books, you have Books that will read the Scriptures in diverse languages, and show the Original, and open the tongues; now when I see a word in English, and doubt of the meaning of it:
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Then there is another use of Books, when I read one single Scripture, it may be I have a book that will point out halfe a dozen Scriptures, to open one Scripture by.
Then there is Another use of Books, when I read one single Scripture, it may be I have a book that will point out half a dozen Scriptures, to open one Scripture by.
when we are Christians. When we are young we usually never read the Word of God but through the Spectacles of mens glosses; but when we are older Christians and stronger Saints, we should learne to read better without Spectacles;
when we Are Christians. When we Are young we usually never read the Word of God but through the Spectacles of men's Glosses; but when we Are older Christians and Stronger Saints, we should Learn to read better without Spectacles;
Therefore lay aside Spectacles sometimes, and onely take the spirit of God, and compare Scipture with Scripture, that you may come to know the mind of Christ.
Therefore lay aside Spectacles sometime, and only take the Spirit of God, and compare Scripture with Scripture, that you may come to know the mind of christ.
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Shall I name one thing more? If you would come to be spirituall, Gospel-Saints, you must be borne againe; you must be borne from above. A Gospell-profession is Jerusalem from above, and there are none that can come into Jerusalem that is from above, but those that are borne from above. Therefore marke our Saviours reasoning, John 3. Nicodemus asks Christ which was the way to Heaven? And he tells him, Verily thou must be borne againe, or thou must be borne from above, or else thou canst not see it;
Shall I name one thing more? If you would come to be spiritual, Gospel-Saints, you must be born again; you must be born from above. A Gospel-profession is Jerusalem from above, and there Are none that can come into Jerusalem that is from above, but those that Are born from above. Therefore mark our Saviors reasoning, John 3. Nicodemus asks christ which was the Way to Heaven? And he tells him, Verily thou must be born again, or thou must be born from above, or Else thou Canst not see it;
therefore think it not strange that I say thou must be borne againe. So I say, whatsoever you do by the power of nature, by your owne wisedome; by your owne righteousnesse, or your owne strength, all comes but to this,
Therefore think it not strange that I say thou must be born again. So I say, whatsoever you do by the power of nature, by your own Wisdom; by your own righteousness, or your own strength, all comes but to this,
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I cease not (sayth he) to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my Prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory would give to you the spirit of wisedome,
I cease not (say he) to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my Prayers, that the God of our Lord jesus christ, the Father of glory would give to you the Spirit of Wisdom,
Pray for the spirit of wisedome and revelation in the knowledge of Christ. Sleight not these words, because some wicked men abuse them, and others reproach them;
prey for the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation in the knowledge of christ. Sleight not these words, Because Some wicked men abuse them, and Others reproach them;
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but because Paul saith so, pray that the Lord would give thee the spirit of wisedome and revelation. So much concerning the directions I had to give you.
but Because Paul Says so, pray that the Lord would give thee the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation. So much Concerning the directions I had to give you.
Men may pretend what they will, and deceive themselves, but all the strife and persecution in the World is meerly between the flesh and the spirit, between the old, and the new Adam. There are two Princes in this World,
Men may pretend what they will, and deceive themselves, but all the strife and persecution in the World is merely between the Flesh and the Spirit, between the old, and the new Adam. There Are two Princes in this World,
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Old Adam seeks to get up, and the new Adam will have him downe. Therefore you shall have these two in every Towne, in one Church, in one Family, in one soule, and wheresoever they are, the flesh lusteth against the spirit,
Old Adam seeks to get up, and the new Adam will have him down. Therefore you shall have these two in every Town, in one Church, in one Family, in one soul, and wheresoever they Are, the Flesh Lusteth against the Spirit,
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but between the old Adam and the new; between the flesh and the spirit. Now by Flesh I meane not onely corruption, but whole flesh, fleshly wisedome: The wisedome of old Adam is enmity against the wisedome of the new; the righteousnesse of old Adam is quite contrary to the righteousnesse of the new; this is the cause of persecution.
but between the old Adam and the new; between the Flesh and the Spirit. Now by Flesh I mean not only corruption, but Whole Flesh, fleshly Wisdom: The Wisdom of old Adam is enmity against the Wisdom of the new; the righteousness of old Adam is quite contrary to the righteousness of the new; this is the cause of persecution.
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and people keep a coile about Independency and Presbytery, but the truth is, it is old Adam in those that persecute, and the new Adam in the other, a man with one eye may see it.
and people keep a coil about Independency and Presbytery, but the truth is, it is old Adam in those that persecute, and the new Adam in the other, a man with one eye may see it.
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There are many pretences, but all the strife is between the old Adam and the new. For (to give a little illustration) take Gospell godly Saints that have the spirit of God in them, they agree well enough, they will not strive, sometimes they may differ a little,
There Are many pretences, but all the strife is between the old Adam and the new. For (to give a little illustration) take Gospel godly Saints that have the Spirit of God in them, they agree well enough, they will not strive, sometime they may differ a little,
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and give rayling, for rayling, and strife, for strife; they cannot but love their enemies, and bless them that blaspheme them As James sayth, Whence come all wars? You think they come from your zeale for your way, and yours for your way, but it is from your lusts.
and give railing, for railing, and strife, for strife; they cannot but love their enemies, and bless them that Blaspheme them As James say, Whence come all wars? You think they come from your zeal for your Way, and yours for your Way, but it is from your Lustiest.
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It is not wickednesse that troubles a Saint, but weaknesse: it is not positive ills, but weaknesse. And whence is this weaknesse? Because he walks after the flesh. The spirit is powerfull, but the flesh is weake. As the Scripture saith, Their horses are flesh and not spirit:
It is not wickedness that Troubles a Saint, but weakness: it is not positive ills, but weakness. And whence is this weakness? Because he walks After the Flesh. The Spirit is powerful, but the Flesh is weak. As the Scripture Says, Their Horses Are Flesh and not Spirit:
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so I may say, your Prayers are flesh, and not spirit, and it may be my Preaching, and it may be our endeavours to resist sin. But as farr as they are flesh they are weak enough.
so I may say, your Prayers Are Flesh, and not Spirit, and it may be my Preaching, and it may be our endeavours to resist since. But as Far as they Are Flesh they Are weak enough.
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A man would think he had been mad; but it was the strength of his spirit. A poore weake Christian he doth nothing but wish, and would, and confesseth his sins to day, and falls into it againe to morrow, and then confesseth againe:
A man would think he had been mad; but it was the strength of his Spirit. A poor weak Christian he does nothing but wish, and would, and Confesses his Sins to day, and falls into it again to morrow, and then Confesses again:
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Men talk that the learning of Christ, and the knowledg of the Gospell is to make men loose, and lycencious. It is true, carnall, vayne hearts, the better any thing is, the worse they be:
Men talk that the learning of christ, and the knowledge of the Gospel is to make men lose, and lycencious. It is true, carnal, vain hearts, the better any thing is, the Worse they be:
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but assure your selves, concerning true Saints it is false: for the only way to be lively, and lustie, and fruitfull in good, is to know Christ more according to the Gospell. Let men please themselves,
but assure your selves, Concerning true Saints it is false: for the only Way to be lively, and lusty, and fruitful in good, is to know christ more according to the Gospel. Let men please themselves,
You will be wishing, but you shall never overcome your sins. I have knowne some Saints, that by the knowledge of Jesus Christ have had power to subdue those sins, and to bring them under, that before they never so much as hoped to bring under in this World:
You will be wishing, but you shall never overcome your Sins. I have known Some Saints, that by the knowledge of jesus christ have had power to subdue those Sins, and to bring them under, that before they never so much as hoped to bring under in this World:
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In 2 Pet. 3. You shall find there, men that were carnall men, that were as Doggs that returned to their Vomit, yet the common knowledg of Jesus Christ did make them cleane from the pollutions of the World, and did give them power against their sins, what then will the spirituall, effectuall, knowledge of Christ doe? Therefore never entertaine any prejudice against Christ, or against his Gospell, or against his spirit, and his wayes: for if there be any power in this World, it is there.
In 2 Pet. 3. You shall find there, men that were carnal men, that were as Dogs that returned to their Vomit, yet the Common knowledge of jesus christ did make them clean from the pollutions of the World, and did give them power against their Sins, what then will the spiritual, effectual, knowledge of christ do? Therefore never entertain any prejudice against christ, or against his Gospel, or against his Spirit, and his ways: for if there be any power in this World, it is there.
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All the rest is but a flourish, but a shew of mortification, when the heart is as full of lusts, as a Toad is of Poyson. There is no true mortification or holinesse but what comes from Christ, and his holy spirit.
All the rest is but a flourish, but a show of mortification, when the heart is as full of Lustiest, as a Toad is of Poison. There is no true mortification or holiness but what comes from christ, and his holy Spirit.
IN the former Verse you remember how I shewed you that there was a great priviledge to all true Beleevers, which indeed is the cheife of all Priviledge, for it is the inlet of all mercies, and the principall deliverance from all evills. It is conteined in the beginning of Verse. 4. That the righteousnesse of the Law might be fulfilled in us.
IN the former Verse you Remember how I showed you that there was a great privilege to all true Believers, which indeed is the chief of all Privilege, for it is the inlet of all Mercies, and the principal deliverance from all evils. It is contained in the beginning of Verse. 4. That the righteousness of the Law might be fulfilled in us.
Now the Apostle in this fifth Verse goes forward a little more particularly to discover those that have a right to this priviledge, by drawing one thing from another.
Now the Apostle in this fifth Verse Goes forward a little more particularly to discover those that have a right to this privilege, by drawing one thing from Another.
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I, but that is a generall word, and how shall we know that? Saith he, you shall know that also by this, They that are after the flesh doe minde fleshly things,
I, but that is a general word, and how shall we know that? Says he, you shall know that also by this, They that Are After the Flesh do mind fleshly things,
And you shall know that also by your minding, by the frame of your mindes; if you walke after the flesh you will minde fleshly things, if you walke after the spirit you will minde spirituall things. And then he goes on to prove that also;
And you shall know that also by your minding, by the frame of your minds; if you walk After the Flesh you will mind fleshly things, if you walk After the Spirit you will mind spiritual things. And then he Goes on to prove that also;
So that I say the scope of the Apostle is to cleare unto the Saints their right and title to this great priviledge; and also withall, to convince those that are carnall, that they are without it,
So that I say the scope of the Apostle is to clear unto the Saints their right and title to this great privilege; and also withal, to convince those that Are carnal, that they Are without it,
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for you shall see after, how, as he discovers them, so also he shews their misery, he saith they are enmity to God, and they that walke after the flesh must dye, &c. Now that we may goe on breifly to handle this a little to you;
for you shall see After, how, as he discovers them, so also he shows their misery, he Says they Are enmity to God, and they that walk After the Flesh must die, etc. Now that we may go on briefly to handle this a little to you;
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The first thing to prove it is this, that it must be so, because that every thing in the World, in all the creation of God doth act according to the nature of its principle from whence it flowes.
The First thing to prove it is this, that it must be so, Because that every thing in the World, in all the creation of God does act according to the nature of its principle from whence it flows.
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As Saint James saith, Jam. 3. 11, 12. Doth a Fountaine send forth from the same place, sweet water and bitter? Can a Fig-tree (my Brethren) beare Oliveberries, or can a Vine beare Figs? You know that a Fig-tree beares Figs, and a Vine-tree beares Grapes, an Apple-tree beares Apples, and a Pearetree, Peares, and every Tree,
As Saint James Says, Jam. 3. 11, 12. Does a Fountain send forth from the same place, sweet water and bitter? Can a Fig tree (my Brothers) bear Oliveberries, or can a Vine bear Figs? You know that a Fig tree bears Figs, and a Vine-tree bears Grapes, an Apple tree bears Apples, and a Pear tree, Pears, and every Tree,
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and every thing will work according to its principle. Make the tree good (sayth Christ) and then the fruit will be good, such as the tree is, such will be the fruit;
and every thing will work according to its principle. Make the tree good (say christ) and then the fruit will be good, such as the tree is, such will be the fruit;
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And when a mans principles, the frame of his heart is nothing but flesh, then of necessitie his actions must be fleshly, his affections must be fleshly. If he have a fleshly mind, he must have a fleshly will, a fleshly love, fleshly hatred, a fleshly life, fleshly prayers, fleshly Sacraments, fleshly every thing:
And when a men principles, the frame of his heart is nothing but Flesh, then of necessity his actions must be fleshly, his affections must be fleshly. If he have a fleshly mind, he must have a fleshly will, a fleshly love, fleshly hatred, a fleshly life, fleshly Prayers, fleshly Sacraments, fleshly every thing:
So, on the other side, where the principle is spirituall there a man will mind spirituall things, he will love spirituall things, he will doe spirituall things, he will delight in spirituall things.
So, on the other side, where the principle is spiritual there a man will mind spiritual things, he will love spiritual things, he will do spiritual things, he will delight in spiritual things.
And the second is this (for I will give you but these two, because the cheife thing that I intend at this time is the opening of it) fleshly, carnall men that are after the flesh, they must mind fleshly things:
And the second is this (for I will give you but these two, Because the chief thing that I intend At this time is the opening of it) fleshly, carnal men that Are After the Flesh, they must mind fleshly things:
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Now you know that a man minds not (I meane look upon it as the acting of the understanding) a man cannot mind, but what he knowes: a man cannot think of things he knowes not. That is the reason to proove that poore ignorant people speak an untruth,
Now you know that a man minds not (I mean look upon it as the acting of the understanding) a man cannot mind, but what he knows: a man cannot think of things he knows not. That is the reason to prove that poor ignorant people speak an untruth,
There are two short reasons why those that are carnall, and fleshly, those that are after the flesh, they mind the things of the flesh, and they mind nothing else, nor cannot;
There Are two short Reasons why those that Are carnal, and fleshly, those that Are After the Flesh, they mind the things of the Flesh, and they mind nothing Else, nor cannot;
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First, by be•ing after the flesh, it is in effect the same that I told you before to walk as to the Flesh, therefore if you have not forgotten that you will easily understand this.
First, by be•ing After the Flesh, it is in Effect the same that I told you before to walk as to the Flesh, Therefore if you have not forgotten that you will Easily understand this.
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The first is when a man is a true Saint, but hath but a little measure of grace, and hath much corruption, much flesh. It pleaseth the holy Ghost many times to denominate such a man by the greatest part that is in him, which is flesh, and so to call him carnall. As in Rom. 7. Sayth Paul, speaking how spirituall the law is,
The First is when a man is a true Saint, but hath but a little measure of grace, and hath much corruption, much Flesh. It Pleases the holy Ghost many times to denominate such a man by the greatest part that is in him, which is Flesh, and so to call him carnal. As in Rom. 7. Saith Paul, speaking how spiritual the law is,
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So in 1 Cor. 3. Are yee not carnall? (sayth Paul) have ye not need of milk? are ye no• Babes? When I heare there are such divisions, that some are for Paul, and some for Apollo, and some for Cephas. Are yee not carnall? are ye not after the flesh? That is, is there not a World of corruption in you? doth not corruption rule, and beare sway, over that little grace that is in you? So in Gal. 6. 1. If any man be overtaken with sin, ye that are spirituall restore such done.
So in 1 Cor. 3. are ye not carnal? (say Paul) have you not need of milk? Are you no• Babes? When I hear there Are such divisions, that Some Are for Paul, and Some for Apollo, and Some for Cephas. are ye not carnal? Are you not After the Flesh? That is, is there not a World of corruption in you? does not corruption Rule, and bear sway, over that little grace that is in you? So in Gal. 6. 1. If any man be overtaken with since, you that Are spiritual restore such done.
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and much lesse can such restore others: but a spirituall man, one that the spirit hath prevailed in some measure over the flesh in, keeping him from the foyles, and falls, that weake men fall into,
and much less can such restore Others: but a spiritual man, one that the Spirit hath prevailed in Some measure over the Flesh in, keeping him from the foils, and falls, that weak men fallen into,
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Secondly, a man may be said to be after the Flesh, or to be carnall. A man that is a true Saint may be called carnall, when he doth some one action that may in a sence be wholly carnall. For a Saint may doe an action that he,
Secondly, a man may be said to be After the Flesh, or to be carnal. A man that is a true Saint may be called carnal, when he does Some one actium that may in a sense be wholly carnal. For a Saint may do an actium that he,
but thou art carnall, and savourest of Flesh, Now when the Apostle sayth here, They that are after the Flesh, doe mind the things of the flesh, he doth not properly meane that neither.
but thou art carnal, and savourest of Flesh, Now when the Apostle say Here, They that Are After the Flesh, do mind the things of the Flesh, he does not properly mean that neither.
But thirdly and lastly, a man is sayd to be after the Flesh, when he is in his pure naturalls; when he is meerly carnall, when he is wholly flesh, when he is destitute of the spirit of God:
But Thirdly and lastly, a man is said to be After the Flesh, when he is in his pure naturals; when he is merely carnal, when he is wholly Flesh, when he is destitute of the Spirit of God:
Though for the former two, I may say this, that as farr as a Saint either in the measure of his graces, or in his actions, is Fleshly, he minds Fleshly things:
Though for the former two, I may say this, that as Far as a Saint either in the measure of his graces, or in his actions, is Fleshly, he minds Fleshly things:
The second thing is, what is meant here by the things of the Flesh, and by the things of the spirit? If you remember what I have told you of Flesh before, you will understand much what is meant by the things of the Flesh. I told you Flesh was old Adam, both in his good, and in his evill, pure Adam and corrupt Adam, and every thing that came from him,
The second thing is, what is meant Here by the things of the Flesh, and by the things of the Spirit? If you Remember what I have told you of Flesh before, you will understand much what is meant by the things of the Flesh. I told you Flesh was old Adam, both in his good, and in his evil, pure Adam and corrupt Adam, and every thing that Come from him,
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I will shew you what the holy Ghost calls these things of the Flesh, and the things of the spirit, that so by the Scriptures you may understand Scriptures.
I will show you what the holy Ghost calls these things of the Flesh, and the things of the Spirit, that so by the Scriptures you may understand Scriptures.
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and look after, the things of men. But the things of the spirit of God, in that 1 Cor. 2. You have diverse expressions of them. Vers. 9. They are the things that Eye hath not seen,
and look After, the things of men. But the things of the Spirit of God, in that 1 Cor. 2. You have diverse expressions of them. Vers. 9. They Are the things that Eye hath not seen,
or understood any thing of them, that God hath prepared for them that love him? They are as we see there afterwards, clearly the things of the spirit of God.
or understood any thing of them, that God hath prepared for them that love him? They Are as we see there afterwards, clearly the things of the Spirit of God.
and in Vers 11. They are called the things of God. And in Vers. 12. The things that are freely given to us of God. And in Vers. 14. They are called the things of the spirit of God.
and in Vers 11. They Are called the things of God. And in Vers. 12. The things that Are freely given to us of God. And in Vers. 14. They Are called the things of the Spirit of God.
the one are said to be temporall and the other eternall. The things of the Flesh are temporall things that may be seene, that is, not so much seene with the eyes of the body; but he meanes that a man, every carnall man may perceive and understand them.
the one Are said to be temporal and the other Eternal. The things of the Flesh Are temporal things that may be seen, that is, not so much seen with the eyes of the body; but he means that a man, every carnal man may perceive and understand them.
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What were these things? the things of the spirit of God, they are the things that are hid from the wise and prudent of the World, they are not possible to be seene of them,
What were these things? the things of the Spirit of God, they Are the things that Are hid from the wise and prudent of the World, they Are not possible to be seen of them,
In Vers. 2. The things of the flesh are called things on Earth, and the things of the spirit are called the things that are above. The things of the flesh, are the things that are beneath, as it were, things on the Earth. That is,
In Vers. 2. The things of the Flesh Are called things on Earth, and the things of the Spirit Are called the things that Are above. The things of the Flesh, Are the things that Are beneath, as it were, things on the Earth. That is,
there is fine refined wisdome, and understanding, and prudence, which the spirit of God usually slights, and despiseth; Where is the wise and the disputer, &c. Notwithstanding, all old Adam is but Earthly;
there is fine refined Wisdom, and understanding, and prudence, which the Spirit of God usually slights, and despises; Where is the wise and the disputer, etc. Notwithstanding, all old Adam is but Earthly;
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and those things that Paul now accounted losse to him, see there what those things are, those excellent fine things, the things of the flesh; a man while he is in the flesh, accounts them gaine, a great gaine to him;
and those things that Paul now accounted loss to him, see there what those things Are, those excellent fine things, the things of the Flesh; a man while he is in the Flesh, accounts them gain, a great gain to him;
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But when a man comes to spirituall things, he accounts all these things losse, I account them losse, saith Paul. Now the things of the Spirit, were those things that Paul desired to win, and to gaine; in the verses following;
But when a man comes to spiritual things, he accounts all these things loss, I account them loss, Says Paul. Now the things of the Spirit, were those things that Paul desired to win, and to gain; in the Verses following;
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And a little further, you shall see Paul calls the things of flesh, the things behind, and the things of the spirit, the things before. And in verse 19. the things of the flesh, he calls them earthly things, They mind earthly things; and so by contraries, the other things are heavenly. I can not open every perticular expression, only I would point out the descriptions to you,
And a little further, you shall see Paul calls the things of Flesh, the things behind, and the things of the Spirit, the things before. And in verse 19. the things of the Flesh, he calls them earthly things, They mind earthly things; and so by contraries, the other things Are heavenly. I can not open every particular expression, only I would point out the descriptions to you,
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Only the things concerning the Spirit of God, the other things are old things Gal. 2. 18. there the things of the flesh are described to be the things that Paul destroyed; and the things of the Spirit, the things that Paul sought to build up. 1 Cor. 7. 32, 33. The things of the flesh are called the things of the world,
Only the things Concerning the Spirit of God, the other things Are old things Gal. 2. 18. there the things of the Flesh Are described to be the things that Paul destroyed; and the things of the Spirit, the things that Paul sought to built up. 1 Cor. 7. 32, 33. The things of the Flesh Are called the things of the world,
Saith the Apostle, I have no man like minded, who will naturally care for your state? Mark that expression, it is well worth observing in these self-seeking times.
Says the Apostle, I have no man like minded, who will naturally care for your state? Mark that expression, it is well worth observing in these self-seeking times.
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Joh: ▪ 6. 27. the things of the Flesh are called meat that perisheth; and the things of the Spirit, meat endureth to everlasting life, Luk. 10. 41. they are called many things, and the things of the spirit are called one thing, Martha Martha, thou art cumbred about many things: for, indeed there are many distracting businesses in the things of the world:
John: ▪ 6. 27. the things of the Flesh Are called meat that Perishes; and the things of the Spirit, meat Endureth to everlasting life, Luk. 10. 41. they Are called many things, and the things of the Spirit Are called one thing, Martha Martha, thou art cumbered about many things: for, indeed there Are many distracting businesses in the things of the world:
who knowes how many, it may be a thousand, two thousand other things, the things of the flesh are endlesse, but the things of the Spirit are called one thing, the ruinous building of old Adam, is going into a thousand pieces;
who knows how many, it may be a thousand, two thousand other things, the things of the Flesh Are endless, but the things of the Spirit Are called one thing, the ruinous building of old Adam, is going into a thousand Pieces;
but there is but one Jesus Christ, and in the things of Jesus Christ there is a greater union then in the things of the Flesh, and old Adam. In Luke 19. they are called the things of trouble, and the things of the Spirit, the things that belong to our peace. O that thou hadst known in this thy day the things that belong to thy peace.
but there is but one jesus christ, and in the things of jesus christ there is a greater Union then in the things of the Flesh, and old Adam. In Lycia 19. they Are called the things of trouble, and the things of the Spirit, the things that belong to our peace. O that thou Hadst known in this thy day the things that belong to thy peace.
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and the things of the spirit in Phil. 1. 10. they are called excellent things, that ye may be able to know the things that are excellent, that is, the things of the Spirit of God:
and the things of the Spirit in Philip 1. 10. they Are called excellent things, that you may be able to know the things that Are excellent, that is, the things of the Spirit of God:
and to conclude this, Philip. 4. 8. speaking of the things of the Spirit, saith he, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things of good report; these things do.
and to conclude this, Philip. 4. 8. speaking of the things of the Spirit, Says he, whatsoever things Are true, whatsoever things Are just, whatsoever things Are honest, whatsoever things Are pure, whatsoever things Are lovely, whatsoever things of good report; these things do.
But now in perticular, I will summe up the things of the Flesh, or of old Adam, (one or other of which Fleshly men doe wholly mind) to these three heads.
But now in particular, I will sum up the things of the Flesh, or of old Adam, (one or other of which Fleshly men do wholly mind) to these three Heads.
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Therefore it is said, Rom. 10. 3. They being ignorant of Gods righteousnesse, went about to establish their owne righteousnesse, went about to establish their owne righteousnesse.
Therefore it is said, Rom. 10. 3. They being ignorant of God's righteousness, went about to establish their own righteousness, went about to establish their own righteousness.
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He speaks there of the Jewes. The word in the originall is, they went to make it stand; just as a tottered house that every blast is ready to throw downe,
He speaks there of the Jews. The word in the original is, they went to make it stand; just as a tottered house that every blast is ready to throw down,
or in one fashion or other, to make up a good estate, against the latter day. Therefore that was the question Act. 2. and Luke 3. and it is the grand question of all mankind, What shall we doe to be saved? and we see when they came to Christ, it was alway with this, Master, what shall I doe to be saved? As if he had said, I know it must be by doing,
or in one fashion or other, to make up a good estate, against the latter day. Therefore that was the question Act. 2. and Lycia 3. and it is the grand question of all mankind, What shall we do to be saved? and we see when they Come to christ, it was always with this, Master, what shall I do to be saved? As if he had said, I know it must be by doing,
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Therefore in Joh. 6. say they, What shall we doe to work the works of eternall life? saith Christ, This is the worke of God to believe; he takes them off.
Therefore in John 6. say they, What shall we do to work the works of Eternal life? Says christ, This is the work of God to believe; he Takes them off.
and all thy minding, and all thy thoughts this way, are but according to the flesh, and those that are after the flesh must dye: it was the first and the greatest curse that ever was in the world,
and all thy minding, and all thy thoughts this Way, Are but according to the Flesh, and those that Are After the Flesh must die: it was the First and the greatest curse that ever was in the world,
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it is a generall rule, all old Adam must dye, either thou must get that peice of old Adam that is in thee to dye, or thou shalt dye with it, one of the two.
it is a general Rule, all old Adam must die, either thou must get that piece of old Adam that is in thee to die, or thou shalt die with it, one of the two.
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Then another thing that is called the things of the flesh, it is carnall priviledges, either men that are Fleshly, mind their justification out of Christ,
Then Another thing that is called the things of the Flesh, it is carnal privileges, either men that Are Fleshly, mind their justification out of christ,
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if any might, I may glory in the Flesh. What is that? I am an Hebrew of the Hebrews, &c. and so the Jews in Mat. 3. Joh. 8. and 2. Cor. 11. They were apt,
if any might, I may glory in the Flesh. What is that? I am an Hebrew of the Hebrews, etc. and so the jews in Mathew 3. John 8. and 2. Cor. 11. They were apt,
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as to stablish their own righteousnes, so, to glory in their priviledges; we are the children of Abraham, we were never slaves, nor Servants. We have not their priviledges to glory in,
as to establish their own righteousness, so, to glory in their privileges; we Are the children of Abraham, we were never slaves, nor Servants. We have not their privileges to glory in,
but I am perswaded, there are many among us, that talke of churches, and government, and ordinances, and priviledges, and yet all is but flesh, and you cannot well judge of them by their strictnesse in it;
but I am persuaded, there Are many among us, that talk of Churches, and government, and ordinances, and privileges, and yet all is but Flesh, and you cannot well judge of them by their strictness in it;
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and if those priviledges were taken away, as Christ takes away the priviledge of being the Children of Abraham from the Jewes, such people would be poore carnall people.
and if those privileges were taken away, as christ Takes away the privilege of being the Children of Abraham from the Jews, such people would be poor carnal people.
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Thirdly, and lastly, the things of the flesh (for all old Adam is included in these three things) that fleshly men mind, is to fulfill their lusts, which are many.
Thirdly, and lastly, the things of the Flesh (for all old Adam is included in these three things) that fleshly men mind, is to fulfil their Lustiest, which Are many.
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Now if you would know what those lusts are in particular (though in a sort it be generall) you have it in 1 Joh. 16. saith he, all that is in the world, is the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eye, and the pride of life.
Now if you would know what those Lustiest Are in particular (though in a sort it be general) you have it in 1 John 16. Says he, all that is in the world, is the lust of the Flesh, the lust of the eye, and the pride of life.
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so I say, these are the fleshly things that al Carnall people mind: all their thoughts throughout the yeare, every one runns, either in stablishing their own righteousnes, or in glorying, and contemplating their outward priviledges,
so I say, these Are the fleshly things that all Carnal people mind: all their thoughts throughout the year, every one runs, either in establishing their own righteousness, or in glorying, and contemplating their outward privileges,
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Therefore the same word Frounena, that is here minding, is oft read to savour. As in the Speech of Christ to Peter, Thou savourest the things of the VVorld, thou hast a smack of it, thou hast a relish of carnall things.
Therefore the same word Frounena, that is Here minding, is oft read to savour. As in the Speech of christ to Peter, Thou savourest the things of the World, thou hast a smack of it, thou hast a relish of carnal things.
now if thou be a Fleshly man thou mindest Fleshly things, that is, thou doest not onely in thy understanding consider of them, but thy soule relisheth them;
now if thou be a Fleshly man thou mindest Fleshly things, that is, thou dost not only in thy understanding Consider of them, but thy soul relisheth them;
Now when he saith, they mind the things of the flesh, this is the meaning of it, that is, they judge of things in an earthly fleshly way, they judge of the worth of things by the fleshlinesse not by the spirituallnesse of them.
Now when he Says, they mind the things of the Flesh, this is the meaning of it, that is, they judge of things in an earthly fleshly Way, they judge of the worth of things by the fleshliness not by the spirituallnesse of them.
and had taken any naturall thing under Heaven, had I read a Lecture of Philosophie, or of Logick, or any thing in your Trades, or State businesse, there are none eyther great or small, but could have given some account what the man had sayd:
and had taken any natural thing under Heaven, had I read a Lecture of Philosophy, or of Logic, or any thing in your Trades, or State business, there Are none either great or small, but could have given Some account what the man had said:
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If we should ask some among us, doe you remember any one passage, or any one thing, that the Preacher hath spoken of these two yeares? they remember not one word.
If we should ask Some among us, do you Remember any one passage, or any one thing, that the Preacher hath spoken of these two Years? they Remember not one word.
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that was the plague upon that people in Isaiah When a mans mind is taken up with other things, a man may ride by the doore, and one may say, did you see such a man? he came by your eye; I saw him not sayth he, seeing he saw not; his eye was on him,
that was the plague upon that people in Isaiah When a men mind is taken up with other things, a man may ride by the door, and one may say, did you see such a man? he Come by your eye; I saw him not say he, seeing he saw not; his eye was on him,
the reason is, they mind not, they mind the things of the Flesh, they are feeding some lust, they are providing for some fancie, or when they are best they are contemplating to set up a way of justification by works, and all because they mind not these things.
the reason is, they mind not, they mind the things of the Flesh, they Are feeding Some lust, they Are providing for Some fancy, or when they Are best they Are contemplating to Set up a Way of justification by works, and all Because they mind not these things.
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Therefore saith the Lord, I say 1. Heare O Heavens, and give eare O Earth, I may well say so of diverse among us, heare O Heavens, and give eare O Earth,
Therefore Says the Lord, I say 1. Hear Oh Heavens, and give ear Oh Earth, I may well say so of diverse among us, hear Oh Heavens, and give ear Oh Earth,
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and yet there is nothing further from hearing then Heaven, and nothing dulier then the Earth, and yet the Prophet would Preach to Heaven, and Earth, before he would to this dull peoplo: and saith he, The Oxe, and the Asse know their owners, but my people have not knowne me.
and yet there is nothing further from hearing then Heaven, and nothing dulier then the Earth, and yet the Prophet would Preach to Heaven, and Earth, before he would to this dull peoplo: and Says he, The Ox, and the Ass know their owners, but my people have not known me.
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that, you that are drunkards, and Whoremongers, and Swearers, that wast your Estates, and soules, and bodies, in the service of the Devill, that you are under the curse of God,
that, you that Are drunkards, and Whoremongers, and Swearers, that wast your Estates, and Souls, and bodies, in the service of the devil, that you Are under the curse of God,
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and say there was a great Company, a throng, and he Preached a little too long, and we must goe to him againe after Dinner, and so you mind not, the Lord Jesus pittie you;
and say there was a great Company, a throng, and he Preached a little too long, and we must go to him again After Dinner, and so you mind not, the Lord jesus pity you;
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And this is the reason also, why you have carnall people that care not for the ordinances of God, they care not to use those meanes of grace, that the poor Saints doe;
And this is the reason also, why you have carnal people that care not for the ordinances of God, they care not to use those means of grace, that the poor Saints do;
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So to heare Sermons, or discourses, or conference of thy Neighbors, or at thy table, of spirituall things, thou art like Gallio, thou carest not for them,
So to hear Sermons, or discourses, or conference of thy Neighbours, or At thy table, of spiritual things, thou art like Gallio, thou Carest not for them,
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Therefore, before ever thou canst have thy heart good, or thy wishes or prayers good, thou must get a good mind, desire God to put his Law in thy mind,
Therefore, before ever thou Canst have thy heart good, or thy wishes or Prayers good, thou must get a good mind, desire God to put his Law in thy mind,
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So also for the poore Saint; this is the reason why the people of God are so weaned from the world; those that are spirituall Christians, you can easily cozen and cheat them,
So also for the poor Saint; this is the reason why the people of God Are so weaned from the world; those that Are spiritual Christians, you can Easily cozen and cheat them,
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Let the Devill come with all the policie, and power of hell to cheat them in spirituall things, to take away their peace, and crack their communion with God, they will see, & be wise, and resist;
Let the devil come with all the policy, and power of hell to cheat them in spiritual things, to take away their peace, and Crac their communion with God, they will see, & be wise, and resist;
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As a cut-purse that comes into your shop, and a man minds other things, he may easily steale: So the poore Saints are made poore and suffering, because they mind God, and heavenly things;
As a cutpurse that comes into your shop, and a man minds other things, he may Easily steal: So the poor Saints Are made poor and suffering, Because they mind God, and heavenly things;
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but thou mayst easily steale any thing from him, and cheat, and cozen him, because his mind is upon other things, it is upon heaven, and those blessed things.
but thou Mayest Easily steal any thing from him, and cheat, and cozen him, Because his mind is upon other things, it is upon heaven, and those blessed things.
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Therefore learne that one thing, learne to understand that the maine of thy happinesse, or misery, is in thy mind; beg of the Lord to give thee a good mind, to write his Law in thy mind, without knowledge the mind is not good.
Therefore Learn that one thing, Learn to understand that the main of thy happiness, or misery, is in thy mind; beg of the Lord to give thee a good mind, to write his Law in thy mind, without knowledge the mind is not good.
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therefore look on it, as the fountaine of all good and evill; if thy mind be fleshly and carnall, thou wilt mind fleshly things, and love fleshly things, and walke fleshly, but if the Lord sanctifie thy mind, the Lord will give thee sanctified affections.
Therefore look on it, as the fountain of all good and evil; if thy mind be fleshly and carnal, thou wilt mind fleshly things, and love fleshly things, and walk fleshly, but if the Lord sanctify thy mind, the Lord will give thee sanctified affections.
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IN the former Verse I told you the Apostle holds forth unto us a great priviledge: the greatest that I know that a man can have, that the righteousnesse of the law might be fullfilled in us.
IN the former Verse I told you the Apostle holds forth unto us a great privilege: the greatest that I know that a man can have, that the righteousness of the law might be Fulfilled in us.
For it doth protect a man from all evills; for all evill is founded upon this, that a man hath not a righteousnesse to fulfill the law: and he that hath this priviledg it doth lead him to the enjoyment of all good: for if a man hath a righteousnesse to fulfill the law,
For it does Pact a man from all evils; for all evil is founded upon this, that a man hath not a righteousness to fulfil the law: and he that hath this privilege it does led him to the enjoyment of all good: for if a man hath a righteousness to fulfil the law,
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for the worst Fleshly carnall man, may come to be a Partaker: but he shewes who are for the present, and saith he, they are those that walke not after the flesh, but after the spirit.
for the worst Fleshly carnal man, may come to be a Partaker: but he shows who Are for the present, and Says he, they Are those that walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit.
and therefore the Apostle drawes downe some particulars from this generall, that are more known, and easie to be discerned. As in 1 Joh. 5. 1. You shall see there the same kind of reasoning, sayth the Apostle, Whosoever beleiveth that Jesus is Christ, is borne of God.
and Therefore the Apostle draws down Some particulars from this general, that Are more known, and easy to be discerned. As in 1 John 5. 1. You shall see there the same kind of reasoning, say the Apostle, Whosoever Believeth that jesus is christ, is born of God.
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How shall we know that we love God? we love them that are begotten of God? How shall we know that we love them that are borne of God? If we love God, and keepe his commandements.
How shall we know that we love God? we love them that Are begotten of God? How shall we know that we love them that Are born of God? If we love God, and keep his Commandments.
As if he had said, if you doe not know whether you walk in the flesh, or in the spirit, I will shew you, I will instance in one thing, I will pitch upon the best thing that is in a naturall man,
As if he had said, if you do not know whither you walk in the Flesh, or in the Spirit, I will show you, I will instance in one thing, I will pitch upon the best thing that is in a natural man,
I came to make some use of it, and finished only one, which was to see the reason why carnall Fleshly people, doe know so little of the things of God, though they have so much meanes, and Ordinances, and have time to enjoy them,
I Come to make Some use of it, and finished only one, which was to see the reason why carnal Fleshly people, do know so little of the things of God, though they have so much means, and Ordinances, and have time to enjoy them,
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As the cheife happinesse of a Christian, the choicest peice that is in a Christian, is the spiritualnesse of his mind: so the worst peice in a carnall man is the fleshlynesse of his mind. Therefore the Apostle doth pitch upon the worst peice to demonstrate the rest, he that is after the flesh minds fleshly things.
As the chief happiness of a Christian, the Choicest piece that is in a Christian, is the spiritualness of his mind: so the worst piece in a carnal man is the fleshlynesse of his mind. Therefore the Apostle does pitch upon the worst piece to demonstrate the rest, he that is After the Flesh minds fleshly things.
You are wonderfully mistaken when you see a little of your misery you complaine, O, I have a weak memory: when I am hearing spirituall things I think they are written upon my heart,
You Are wonderfully mistaken when you see a little of your misery you complain, Oh, I have a weak memory: when I am hearing spiritual things I think they Are written upon my heart,
The mind of a man is either the cheifest Seat for Jesus Christ, or the cheifest Throne for the Devill. If Christ be in thee there is his Throne in thy mind; and if Satan, the Prince of darknesse, be in the, there is his Palace. Therefore you shall read in Luke 12. Christ throwes out the strong man, the Armed man. Now what is the royall seat that the Devill hath in a man? Compare that with 2 Cor. 10. You shall see there, it is the Imaginations of the mind, the reasonings of the mind (of which, God, willing, I shall speak more after) for as the mind is the cheifest facultie of the soule, so the reasonings of the mind are the cheifest acts of the mind. Now the strong holds of Satan must be throwne downe, and be brought into captivitie to Jesus Christ, every thought of them.
The mind of a man is either the chiefest Seat for jesus christ, or the chiefest Throne for the devil. If christ be in thee there is his Throne in thy mind; and if Satan, the Prince of darkness, be in thee, there is his Palace. Therefore you shall read in Lycia 12. christ throws out the strong man, the Armed man. Now what is the royal seat that the devil hath in a man? Compare that with 2 Cor. 10. You shall see there, it is the Imaginations of the mind, the reasonings of the mind (of which, God, willing, I shall speak more After) for as the mind is the chiefest faculty of the soul, so the reasonings of the mind Are the chiefest acts of the mind. Now the strong holds of Satan must be thrown down, and be brought into captivity to jesus christ, every Thought of them.
You know that if the eye have light in it, the hands have light to worke, and the feet have light to goe, and a man knowes where hee is, what hee is doing,
You know that if the eye have Light in it, the hands have Light to work, and the feet have Light to go, and a man knows where he is, what he is doing,
and the affections, and the actions, all have light, but if the eye be dark, if the mind be darke, the whole body is full of darkenesse. If the Coachman (as a godly man saith) be blind, then you know where the Coach must be.
and the affections, and the actions, all have Light, but if the eye be dark, if the mind be dark, the Whole body is full of darkness. If the Coachman (as a godly man Says) be blind, then you know where the Coach must be.
Therefore you shall find that when God in Scripture doth expresse the height of the misery, of people, he sets it out by some misery that is upon their minds; and when the holy Ghost would set out the height of what God doth for Christians, he sets it forth by something that he doth upon their minds. As you have it in Rom. 11. 7. What then? Israell hath not obtained that which he seeketh for,
Therefore you shall find that when God in Scripture does express the height of the misery, of people, he sets it out by Some misery that is upon their minds; and when the holy Ghost would Set out the height of what God does for Christians, he sets it forth by something that he does upon their minds. As you have it in Rom. 11. 7. What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeks for,
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To be blind, or to be without judgement (in the Scriptures language) is to be a Reprobate. Therefore when the holy Ghost speakes of Reprobates, he takes a word that is the same in the Originall,
To be blind, or to be without judgement (in the Scriptures language) is to be a Reprobate. Therefore when the holy Ghost speaks of Reprobates, he Takes a word that is the same in the Original,
So, on the other side, when God will shew the cheife happinesse of a man, he sets it forth by some good he doth to the mind. As in Heb. 8. I will put my law in their hearts,
So, on the other side, when God will show the chief happiness of a man, he sets it forth by Some good he does to the mind. As in Hebrew 8. I will put my law in their hearts,
and so poore Paul, when he was strugling with corruptions, Rom. 7. He ends all with this, I thank God through Jesus Christ, that though I serve the law of sin in my members, yet my mind is whole,
and so poor Paul, when he was struggling with corruptions, Rom. 7. He ends all with this, I thank God through jesus christ, that though I serve the law of since in my members, yet my mind is Whole,
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and entire for all this. So that it is the cheifest happinesse of a Christian to have his mind sanctified, and of all miseries this is the worst, to have a carnall, unsanct ified mind.
and entire for all this. So that it is the chiefest happiness of a Christian to have his mind sanctified, and of all misery's this is the worst, to have a carnal, unsanct ified mind.
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First, the Scripture saith, the minde is blind, Secondly, that it is vaine. Thirdly, that it is rotten. Fourthly, that it is polluted. Fiftly, that it is reprobate. Sixtly, that it is proud.
First, the Scripture Says, the mind is blind, Secondly, that it is vain. Thirdly, that it is rotten. Fourthly, that it is polluted. Fifty, that it is Reprobate. Sixty, that it is proud.
Vaine signifies empty in Scripture, as Solomon saith, I saw all things under the Sun that they were vaine; that is, they are empty, they have no good in them.
Vain signifies empty in Scripture, as Solomon Says, I saw all things under the Sun that they were vain; that is, they Are empty, they have no good in them.
there are none of those sweet meditations, and contemplations, and considerations of spiritual things, it is quite emptie. Christ saith, thou shalt not call thy Brother Racha, that is, emptie, but thou mayst say so of thy minde, thou mayst say I have an empty minde, a minde that is Racha, that is, emptie. Therefore saith Solomon, The words of the godly are as choyce silver,
there Are none of those sweet meditations, and contemplations, and considerations of spiritual things, it is quite empty. christ Says, thou shalt not call thy Brother Racha, that is, empty, but thou Mayest say so of thy mind, thou Mayest say I have an empty mind, a mind that is Racha, that is, empty. Therefore Says Solomon, The words of the godly Are as choice silver,
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as one godly man saith, his very heart is not worth a halfpeny: so I may say of al thy thoughts, that art yet in the flesh, all thy thoughts through the yeare are not worth one farthing.
as one godly man Says, his very heart is not worth a halfpenny: so I may say of all thy thoughts, that art yet in the Flesh, all thy thoughts through the year Are not worth one farthing.
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I shall it may be speake more of it by and by, but for the present, it is rotten, that is, it is not only empty of good but full of putrifaction, it is full of superstitious thoughts, full of Lusts, full of evill imaginations, that are abhominable to God,
I shall it may be speak more of it by and by, but for the present, it is rotten, that is, it is not only empty of good but full of putrefaction, it is full of superstitious thoughts, full of Lustiest, full of evil Imaginations, that Are abominable to God,
And take heed, take heed poore soule, after all this, that thy minde prove not to be a reprobate mind, you shall have the word in Rom. 1. 28. you may finde in that Chapter that the people had a little naturall knowledge of God, but they did not know him as God,
And take heed, take heed poor soul, After all this, that thy mind prove not to be a Reprobate mind, you shall have the word in Rom. 1. 28. you may find in that Chapter that the people had a little natural knowledge of God, but they did not know him as God,
Well, what saith the Apostle? As they did not like to retaine God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, &c. A mind voyd of judgement, as it is in your Margine,
Well, what Says the Apostle? As they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a Reprobate mind, etc. A mind void of judgement, as it is in your Margin,
because they had a little knowledge and regarded it not, God gave them up to a reprobate minde, to a mind voyd of judgement, that is, such a mind as never should have the knowledge of God any more:
Because they had a little knowledge and regarded it not, God gave them up to a Reprobate mind, to a mind void of judgement, that is, such a mind as never should have the knowledge of God any more:
and therefore you shall see in that place, verse 9. saith the Lord, Wilt thou yet say before him that slayeth thee, I am God? Not that men say so with their Tongues,
and Therefore you shall see in that place, verse 9. Says the Lord, Wilt thou yet say before him that slays thee, I am God? Not that men say so with their Tongues,
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And from this may follow another word, that is, you may hence learne, you that are but yet simple, and ignorant, never conceive that thy heart is good, when thy life is naught, when thy words are naught, and when thy thoughts are naught, never say that thy mind is good, or thy heart is good.
And from this may follow Another word, that is, you may hence Learn, you that Are but yet simple, and ignorant, never conceive that thy heart is good, when thy life is nought, when thy words Are nought, and when thy thoughts Are nought, never say that thy mind is good, or thy heart is good.
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I say that cannot be, for if the Tree be naught, the fruit cannot be good. If I see a few sparks at the topp of the Chimny, I am sure there is a greater fire within: if wickednesse be in thy Tongue, there is a treasure of wickednesse in thy heart. If a man hath nothing but basenesse and wickednesse, and sinfulnesse in his life and conversation, I will never beleive that that man hath a good heart, for if the heart were holie, it would make the whole man holy,
I say that cannot be, for if the Tree be nought, the fruit cannot be good. If I see a few sparks At the top of the Chimney, I am sure there is a greater fire within: if wickedness be in thy Tongue, there is a treasure of wickedness in thy heart. If a man hath nothing but baseness and wickedness, and sinfulness in his life and Conversation, I will never believe that that man hath a good heart, for if the heart were holy, it would make the Whole man holy,
but shew what God by his grace hath shewed to me) as I conceive that it is not the will of God that we should conceive that Jesus Christ did equally dye for all men, and redeeme all men.
but show what God by his grace hath showed to me) as I conceive that it is not the will of God that we should conceive that jesus christ did equally die for all men, and Redeem all men.
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for it is a great controversie, and diverse godly men doe doubt of it from this Scripture, If we say that Christ did die for all men equally, or alike, for those that shall be damned, and those that shall be saved. Then it may be asked, who makes the difference? how comes it to passe that he died for all, seeing there are but some saved? You will answer, that some beleive, and some doe not. Then how is it that some doe beleive, and some doe not? Surely if Christ died for all men alike,
for it is a great controversy, and diverse godly men do doubt of it from this Scripture, If we say that christ did die for all men equally, or alike, for those that shall be damned, and those that shall be saved. Then it may be asked, who makes the difference? how comes it to pass that he died for all, seeing there Are but Some saved? You will answer, that Some believe, and Some do not. Then how is it that Some do believe, and Some do not? Surely if christ died for all men alike,
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then it must follow that surely some men have power to beleive and some have not. But this Scripture saith plainlie, that the mind of a carnall man minds carnall things,
then it must follow that surely Some men have power to believe and Some have not. But this Scripture Says plainly, that the mind of a carnal man minds carnal things,
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nay the mind of a carnall man, his best part is open enmity to God, it is contrary to God: And the Scripture sayth, that we are dead in sins, therefore a carnall man cannot doe any thing that is spirituall, a man that is dead, is altogether fleshly he cannot beleive, or receive Jesus Christ.
nay the mind of a carnal man, his best part is open enmity to God, it is contrary to God: And the Scripture say, that we Are dead in Sins, Therefore a carnal man cannot do any thing that is spiritual, a man that is dead, is altogether fleshly he cannot believe, or receive jesus christ.
it is he that gives repentance unto Israel• and Christ Jesus he hath Purchased it, (consider of that) as Christ Jesus hath Purchas'd Salvation for the soule,
it is he that gives Repentance unto Israel• and christ jesus he hath Purchased it, (Consider of that) as christ jesus hath Purchased Salvation for the soul,
And therefore besides all other inconveniences in that doctrine (as I have told you before) in my apprehension there is abundance of pride in it, that we cannot be content to take Salvation, on Gods tearmes: so that it sets up a power in man, that if Christ died for all alike, then this makes the difference, that one man beleives, and another doth not, and then a man hath power in himselfe to beleive: whereas this Scripture saith, that naturally we have fleshly minds, and can mind nothing but fleshly things.
And Therefore beside all other inconveniences in that Doctrine (as I have told you before) in my apprehension there is abundance of pride in it, that we cannot be content to take Salvation, on God's terms: so that it sets up a power in man, that if christ died for all alike, then this makes the difference, that one man believes, and Another does not, and then a man hath power in himself to believe: whereas this Scripture Says, that naturally we have fleshly minds, and can mind nothing but fleshly things.
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Then lastly, let me shut up this point (for I shall omitt somewhat more that I had to say of it) every one of you consider your owne soules, whither you be fleshly minded people or no;
Then lastly, let me shut up this point (for I shall omit somewhat more that I had to say of it) every one of you Consider your own Souls, whither you be fleshly minded people or no;
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I say, if you doe mind fleshly things (consider of it) the Lord saith you must die, They that walk after the flesh must die, whither you be prophane people (as that is the ordinary distinction) people that live in gross sins;
I say, if you do mind fleshly things (Consider of it) the Lord Says you must die, They that walk After the Flesh must die, whither you be profane people (as that is the ordinary distinction) people that live in gross Sins;
For you shall find in Philip. 2. Even in, Pauls time, saith he, I have no man like minded, who will naturaly care for your estate, for all seeke their owne.
For you shall find in Philip. 2. Even in, Paul's time, Says he, I have no man like minded, who will naturally care for your estate, for all seek their own.
for he wrote to the Phillippians that were good people, but he saw among them abundance of Professors that did seeke their owne, as where will you have a Professor that doth naturally care for the things of Jesus Christ? that is,
for he wrote to the Philippians that were good people, but he saw among them abundance of Professors that did seek their own, as where will you have a Professor that does naturally care for the things of jesus christ? that is,
so where is there a man that naturally doth seek the good of the people of God, and how he may advance the Name of God, and releive the poore Saints, and the like? to doe it naturally and freely? For all seeke their owne, saith Paul;
so where is there a man that naturally does seek the good of the people of God, and how he may advance the Name of God, and relieve the poor Saints, and the like? to do it naturally and freely? For all seek their own, Says Paul;
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that is, we can shew you Professors enough in every Parish, in every Congregation, in every Regiment, in every Companie, that seeke themselves, there are but few that are otherwise, there are but few that naturally seeke the things of God. And that you may see what a fearfull thing it is (that you may looke to it) you shall see in, Chap. 3. 18. For many walke of whome I have told you often, and now tell you weeping.
that is, we can show you Professors enough in every Parish, in every Congregation, in every Regiment, in every Company, that seek themselves, there Are but few that Are otherwise, there Are but few that naturally seek the things of God. And that you may see what a fearful thing it is (that you may look to it) you shall see in, Chap. 3. 18. For many walk of whom I have told you often, and now tell you weeping.
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and worship their Belly: but they were such as did take more care, and paines for their Belly, and did rise earlier to looke after the things of this life,
and worship their Belly: but they were such as did take more care, and pains for their Belly, and did rise earlier to look After the things of this life,
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and you shall know them by this, they mind earthly things. But our conversation is in Heaven, from whence we looke for the Saviour, &c. Therefore to conclude, this is my meaning, that all that are Professors in this self-seeking age, wherein one may goe with a Candle (as the Prophet saith) through Jerusalem:
and you shall know them by this, they mind earthly things. But our Conversation is in Heaven, from whence we look for the Saviour, etc. Therefore to conclude, this is my meaning, that all that Are Professors in this self-seeking age, wherein one may go with a Candle (as the Prophet Says) through Jerusalem:
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a man may goe with a Candle from VVestminster to the Tower, to looke for a man that naturally minds the things of God, and the people of God, and the honour of God, and the like.
a man may go with a Candle from VVestminster to the Tower, to look for a man that naturally minds the things of God, and the people of God, and the honour of God, and the like.
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And if they be so scarce I beseech you consider what a fearfull thing it is? and how the holy Ghost sets it out here, that their end is destruction, and Paule speaks of it weeping ▪ Therefore let it be thy worke now to looke to thy mind, though thou profess to be a Saint, whither it be naturall to thee to care for thy selfe, but to doe for God, but now, and then; and it may be after many perswasions thou mayest be brought to doe somthing for God, and for the people of God:
And if they be so scarce I beseech you Consider what a fearful thing it is? and how the holy Ghost sets it out Here, that their end is destruction, and Paul speaks of it weeping ▪ Therefore let it be thy work now to look to thy mind, though thou profess to be a Saint, whither it be natural to thee to care for thy self, but to do for God, but now, and then; and it may be After many persuasions thou Mayest be brought to do something for God, and for the people of God:
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but it is naturall to thee to look to thy selfe, and to thine owne honour, and thy owne place, and preferment, &c. The Lord helpe thee to looke to this.
but it is natural to thee to look to thy self, and to thine own honour, and thy own place, and preferment, etc. The Lord help thee to look to this.
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I Have spoken of these words in generall, and now I will according to the strength that God shall give me, speak of them a little in partiticular, that seeing those that enjoy this great priviledg to have the law fulfilled in them, are those that walke not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
I Have spoken of these words in general, and now I will according to the strength that God shall give me, speak of them a little in partiticular, that seeing those that enjoy this great privilege to have the law fulfilled in them, Are those that walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit.
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He pitcheth upon the mind, and the mind not simply considered, but as it is acting, and setting forth, the mind, in minding: therefore as he takes the chiefest facultie to judge the rest by,
He pitcheth upon the mind, and the mind not simply considered, but as it is acting, and setting forth, the mind, in minding: Therefore as he Takes the chiefest faculty to judge the rest by,
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Now I say, if we will find out by the Scriptures, what we are, whether we be according to the flesh, or according to the spirit (for there is the hinge of it) we must examine it by the mind; & not by the mind simply, as it is a faculty, but the mind acting, and exercising. And if we speak of the exercise of it, let us take the reasoning part of it, that is he best part,
Now I say, if we will find out by the Scriptures, what we Are, whither we be according to the Flesh, or according to the Spirit (for there is the hinge of it) we must examine it by the mind; & not by the mind simply, as it is a faculty, but the mind acting, and exercising. And if we speak of the exercise of it, let us take the reasoning part of it, that is he best part,
for of all the acts of the mind, the reasoning is the strongest, and that that most immediatly flowes from the understanding: therefore if the reasoning of the soule be carnall, the whole soule is so,
for of all the acts of the mind, the reasoning is the Strongest, and that that most immediately flows from the understanding: Therefore if the reasoning of the soul be carnal, the Whole soul is so,
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Besides, I find that the Apostle in 1 Cor. 5. 16. he distinguisheth those that walke according to the flesh, from those that walke according to the spirit, by the reasoning part,
Beside, I find that the Apostle in 1 Cor. 5. 16. he Distinguisheth those that walk according to the Flesh, from those that walk according to the Spirit, by the reasoning part,
We doe not saith he, henceforth walke according to the flesh; and we know it by our knowledge, we do know things, not according to the flesh, but according to the spirit; if Christ himselfe were here, we would not looke upon him with a fleshly eye.
We do not Says he, henceforth walk according to the Flesh; and we know it by our knowledge, we do know things, not according to the Flesh, but according to the Spirit; if christ himself were Here, we would not look upon him with a fleshly eye.
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or that walke according to the flesh, are swayed, and guided by fleshly reasonings, and those that are according to the Spirit, are swayed and ruled by spirituall reasonings.
or that walk according to the Flesh, Are swayed, and guided by fleshly reasonings, and those that Are according to the Spirit, Are swayed and ruled by spiritual reasonings.
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For such as the mind is, so is the whole man, and if your reasoning be right, then I dare say that all the acts of your mind are right: for that is the cheifest, you may judge of all the acts of your mind by your reasoning: and therefore we cull out that for the triall of the rest. I say carnall men are swayed, and led, with fleshly reasonings, and spirituall men with spirituall reasonings.
For such as the mind is, so is the Whole man, and if your reasoning be right, then I Dare say that all the acts of your mind Are right: for that is the chiefest, you may judge of all the acts of your mind by your reasoning: and Therefore we cull out that for the trial of the rest. I say carnal men Are swayed, and led, with fleshly reasonings, and spiritual men with spiritual reasonings.
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And as the Lord presents it unto me I shall a little open unto you these termes, reasoning, spirituall reasoning, and fleshly reasoning. That you may understand these, you must conceive that there are three sorts of mindes in the World:
And as the Lord presents it unto me I shall a little open unto you these terms, reasoning, spiritual reasoning, and fleshly reasoning. That you may understand these, you must conceive that there Are three sorts of minds in the World:
Secondly there is a naturall mind, 1 Cor. 2. at the latter end, it is called there, the naturall man. where I would have you observe by the bye, that the mind is called the man there, the naturall man, that is, the naturall mind. The naturall man knoweth not the things of God;
Secondly there is a natural mind, 1 Cor. 2. At the latter end, it is called there, the natural man. where I would have you observe by the buy, that the mind is called the man there, the natural man, that is, the natural mind. The natural man Knoweth not the things of God;
corrupt reasoning, and that is, when men doe reason meerly sinfully, according to that in 1 Cor. 15. The Apostle useth their carnall phrase, Let us eate and drinke for tomorrow we shall die.
corrupt reasoning, and that is, when men doe reason merely sinfully, according to that in 1 Cor. 15. The Apostle uses their carnal phrase, Let us eat and drink for tomorrow we shall die.
Now here was a kind of reasoning in this, here was an argument, to morrow we expect to die, that is, shortly, therefore let us eat, and drinke, and feed our lusts, &c. Here was a reasoning, but it was corrupt. And so in Mat. 21. When they had killed the Servants that came to gather the rents.
Now Here was a kind of reasoning in this, Here was an argument, to morrow we expect to die, that is, shortly, Therefore let us eat, and drink, and feed our Lustiest, etc. Here was a reasoning, but it was corrupt. And so in Mathew 21. When they had killed the Servants that Come to gather the rends.
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and though some men be called unreasonable men (as I shall shew by and by) yet there is no man but hath reasonings in him, either corrupt, or naturall, or spirituall. There is no act that a man doth,
and though Some men be called unreasonable men (as I shall show by and by) yet there is no man but hath reasonings in him, either corrupt, or natural, or spiritual. There is no act that a man does,
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Secondly, there is a naturall reasoning, and that we oft find in the Scriptures, as in Mark. 3. 6. Christ had there told a Leper that he had forgiven him his sins, the Scribes sitting there, reason in their hearts, Why doth this man speake blasphemy? who can forgive sins but God.
Secondly, there is a natural reasoning, and that we oft find in the Scriptures, as in Mark. 3. 6. christ had there told a Leper that he had forgiven him his Sins, the Scribes sitting there, reason in their hearts, Why does this man speak blasphemy? who can forgive Sins but God.
but here is the difference betweene naturall, and spirituall light, naturall light comes too short, they did not see that he was God. None can forgive sins but God, but they saw him not to be God. This was naturall reasoning.
but Here is the difference between natural, and spiritual Light, natural Light comes too short, they did not see that he was God. None can forgive Sins but God, but they saw him not to be God. This was natural reasoning.
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Why? because it was true according to their principle, had he been but a meere man they had reasoned very well: but it was naturall because it was lame, and low, and did not rise up so high as to see that that man was God, and could forgive sins.
Why? Because it was true according to their principle, had he been but a mere man they had reasoned very well: but it was natural Because it was lame, and low, and did not rise up so high as to see that that man was God, and could forgive Sins.
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But this was but naturall: because though it were honest, in a naturall way, yet it was lame, it wanted a principle that was spirituall, to see that it was needfull,
But this was but natural: Because though it were honest, in a natural Way, yet it was lame, it wanted a principle that was spiritual, to see that it was needful,
and necessary that Christ should die (according to the counsell of God) rather then that all the elect should perish. Thirdly, there are spirituall reasonings.
and necessary that christ should die (according to the counsel of God) rather then that all the elect should perish. Thirdly, there Are spiritual reasonings.
All a Christians life is spent, either in beleiving, or in doing, or in suffering. Now in all these three you shall see in Scripture that a Saint doth not all these hand over head,
All a Christians life is spent, either in believing, or in doing, or in suffering. Now in all these three you shall see in Scripture that a Saint does not all these hand over head,
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of whome it was said, that in Isaak shall thy seed be called, accounting that God was able to rayse him up from the dead, &c. Accounting, or as the Greeke word is, reasoning, that God was able to rayse him from the dead, from whence he received him in a figure. It is said that by faith Abraham offered Isaac, his onely son, he that had received the promise, God had made the promise to Isaac; In Isaac shall thy seed he called.
of whom it was said, that in Isaac shall thy seed be called, accounting that God was able to raise him up from the dead, etc. Accounting, or as the Greek word is, reasoning, that God was able to raise him from the dead, from whence he received him in a figure. It is said that by faith Abraham offered Isaac, his only son, he that had received the promise, God had made the promise to Isaac; In Isaac shall thy seed he called.
Now there must be a great deale of reason to perswade such a godly Father to kill such a hopefull Child, to put him to death, to whome God had given the promise of all blessings, to all Nations.
Now there must be a great deal of reason to persuade such a godly Father to kill such a hopeful Child, to put him to death, to whom God had given the promise of all blessings, to all nations.
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Beloved, there is nothing that seems to be more without reason then Faith, and in faith there is nothing seemes to be more without reason, then for a man to go,
beloved, there is nothing that seems to be more without reason then Faith, and in faith there is nothing seems to be more without reason, then for a man to go,
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And so in Rom. 4. he looked not upon flesh and bloud, but reasoned from that promise, So shall thy seed be, What was that? God called him out in a cleare night,
And so in Rom. 4. he looked not upon Flesh and blood, but reasoned from that promise, So shall thy seed be, What was that? God called him out in a clear night,
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and shewed him the Stars in the firmament, and said, so shall thy seed be, and he reasoned, and staggered not, but looked upon God as one that was able to bring it to passe,
and showed him the Stars in the firmament, and said, so shall thy seed be, and he reasoned, and staggered not, but looked upon God as one that was able to bring it to pass,
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some might thinke what a madnesse this was? the text gives the reason, he reasoned, or he, Esteemed the reproach of Christ, greater riches, then the Treasures in Egypt;
Some might think what a madness this was? the text gives the reason, he reasoned, or he, Esteemed the reproach of christ, greater riches, then the Treasures in Egypt;
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and here I have hunting and hawking, and riches, &c, and yonder are the poore people of God making brick, and there they have burdens laid upon them every day,
and Here I have hunting and hawking, and riches, etc., and yonder Are the poor people of God making brick, and there they have burdens laid upon them every day,
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And so for doing; for obedience as it refers to doing, I will give you that one place, that I had even now 2 Cor. 5. 14. saith the Apostle, VVe thus judge, or we thus reason, That if one dyed for all, then were all dead.
And so for doing; for Obedience as it refers to doing, I will give you that one place, that I had even now 2 Cor. 5. 14. Says the Apostle, We thus judge, or we thus reason, That if one died for all, then were all dead.
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There is no act of obedience, that a Saint under the Gospell doth, but it proceeds from Gospell, Spirituall reason, Christ dyed, God reveales this in the Scripture to me,
There is no act of Obedience, that a Saint under the Gospel does, but it proceeds from Gospel, Spiritual reason, christ died, God reveals this in the Scripture to me,
he redeemed me, and paid a rannsome for me, there is all the reason in the world, that I should live to him, you must not thinke that the People of God take so much paines to deny themselves,
he redeemed me, and paid a rannsome for me, there is all the reason in the world, that I should live to him, you must not think that the People of God take so much pains to deny themselves,
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and that if we suffer with him, we shall be glorified with him, and so after all his reasoning, he saw it was better to undergoe sufferings with Jesus Christ, considering the gaine, and the loss putting them both together in the Ballance,
and that if we suffer with him, we shall be glorified with him, and so After all his reasoning, he saw it was better to undergo sufferings with jesus christ, considering the gain, and the loss putting them both together in the Balance,
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We have abundance of afflictions as it is known to you Corinthians, as he saith before, VVe are afflicted on every side, there was a great deale of affliction,
We have abundance of afflictions as it is known to you Corinthians, as he Says before, We Are afflicted on every side, there was a great deal of affliction,
Why so? Not phantastically, or rashly, as many a carnall man may doe, for it is not so with a Saint, he will choose dishonour when he may have honour, but it is upon good reason, I will tell you why;
Why so? Not fantastically, or rashly, as many a carnal man may do, for it is not so with a Saint, he will choose dishonour when he may have honour, but it is upon good reason, I will tell you why;
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As if he had said, the afflictions which are now upon me, however you may conceive them to be great, yet in the Skales of spirituall reason, I see they are but light, and little in comparison of what the wicked shall suffer,
As if he had said, the afflictions which Are now upon me, however you may conceive them to be great, yet in the Skales of spiritual reason, I see they Are but Light, and little in comparison of what the wicked shall suffer,
and thus saith he, I bless God I doe not faint: and thus we have opened the Lesson to you, that they that walke according to the flesh, are led by carnall reasons, and they that walk according to the spirit, are ruled by spirituall reasons.
and thus Says he, I bless God I do not faint: and thus we have opened the lesson to you, that they that walk according to the Flesh, Are led by carnal Reasons, and they that walk according to the Spirit, Are ruled by spiritual Reasons.
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because in my apprehension it is a spirituall thing (as I shall shew you hereafter) There is nothing that I know in this blessed Booke, that may help you in a clearer way to discover your estates to you in a spirituall way,
Because in my apprehension it is a spiritual thing (as I shall show you hereafter) There is nothing that I know in this blessed Book, that may help you in a clearer Way to discover your estates to you in a spiritual Way,
for such as the man is, such is his mind, and such as his actions are, such is his mind, and we may better understand the acts, then the mind, and we may better understand both, then the man.
for such as the man is, such is his mind, and such as his actions Are, such is his mind, and we may better understand the acts, then the mind, and we may better understand both, then the man.
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The first is this, that there is in all godlinesse, in every part of it, excellent reasons, there is the purest, sublimest, excellentest reason in godlinesse.
The First is this, that there is in all godliness, in every part of it, excellent Reasons, there is the Purest, Sublimest, excellentest reason in godliness.
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Logick is the art of reasoning, that is the definition of it, it is the right Art of reasoning, so godlinesse is the right art of spirituall reasoning.
Logic is the art of reasoning, that is the definition of it, it is the right Art of reasoning, so godliness is the right art of spiritual reasoning.
Now in that you have other kind of reasoning, as conjectures, and probabilities, and other topicks; but godly reasoning is demonstration, as the Apostle saith.
Now in that you have other kind of reasoning, as Conjectures, and probabilities, and other topics; but godly reasoning is demonstration, as the Apostle Says.
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And therefore in 2 Thes. 3. 2. wicked men that have not faith, they are said to be unreasonable men, he is a wicked man that hath not faith, let him be never so honest, or civill, yet in Gods language,
And Therefore in 2 Thebes 3. 2. wicked men that have not faith, they Are said to be unreasonable men, he is a wicked man that hath not faith, let him be never so honest, or civil, yet in God's language,
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as to say such a Towne is garrisoned by the King, therefore London hath the plague, this is absurd. Now all the actions and doings of wicked men, they are absurd, there is no more hold of them,
as to say such a Town is garrisoned by the King, Therefore London hath the plague, this is absurd. Now all the actions and doings of wicked men, they Are absurd, there is no more hold of them,
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and hath reason, and a Child that is not come up to reason, as the Scripture saith, be not as little children, tossed too and fro, Now what is the reason that a Child is so inconstant;
and hath reason, and a Child that is not come up to reason, as the Scripture Says, be not as little children, tossed too and from, Now what is the reason that a Child is so inconstant;
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Take men all along in these wars for some yeares past, whither they were Commanders or others, you shall see how many brave resolute men both went forth,
Take men all along in these wars for Some Years past, whither they were Commanders or Others, you shall see how many brave resolute men both went forth,
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and yet they can rejoyce, and sing, they can rejoce in tribulation, as well as in prosperity, but now men that have not faith, that are not spirituall, though they laugh loud sometimes when they are in Prosperitie, yet when affliction comes they are downe againe;
and yet they can rejoice, and sing, they can rejoce in tribulation, as well as in Prosperity, but now men that have not faith, that Are not spiritual, though they laugh loud sometime when they Are in Prosperity, yet when affliction comes they Are down again;
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When they are in affliction they can reason. I am now in much shame, and povertie, but I know that they that are in Christ, all shall turne to their good, they are Christs, and all is for their Salvation. And thus they will draw from the Scriptures by the help of the Spirit of God such kind of arguments as will draw them up,
When they Are in affliction they can reason. I am now in much shame, and poverty, but I know that they that Are in christ, all shall turn to their good, they Are Christ, and all is for their Salvation. And thus they will draw from the Scriptures by the help of the Spirit of God such kind of Arguments as will draw them up,
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and fill them with joy, even in the worst condition, which because the others have not, they are up, and down, though their laughter be louder as Solomon saith,
and fill them with joy, even in the worst condition, which Because the Others have not, they Are up, and down, though their laughter be Louder as Solomon Says,
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or halfe a hundred should goe forth, and tell a Storie of a man that was a Carpenters sonne, a poore man that was at last hanged upon a Tree by the Jewes, and buryed in a Grave;
or half a hundred should go forth, and tell a Story of a man that was a Carpenters son, a poor man that was At last hanged upon a Tree by the Jews, and buried in a Grave;
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and that if they did believe in him, they must deny themselves, and Father and Mother, and Lands, and Life; and then they should have a Reward, they knew not where,
and that if they did believe in him, they must deny themselves, and Father and Mother, and Lands, and Life; and then they should have a Reward, they knew not where,
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for their Commission was onely to tell men, that if they beleived, they should be saved, and if they did not beleive, they must be damned, and yet we see the Gospell hath prevailed in many Kingdomes of the World, more or lesse.
for their Commission was only to tell men, that if they believed, they should be saved, and if they did not believe, they must be damned, and yet we see the Gospel hath prevailed in many Kingdoms of the World, more or less.
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nor the wisedome of men yet they speake in demonstration of the spirit: they speake the wisedome of God to them that are perfect. There is spirituall reason in every peice of that Doctrine that is able to satisfie a man:
nor the Wisdom of men yet they speak in demonstration of the Spirit: they speak the Wisdom of God to them that Are perfect. There is spiritual reason in every piece of that Doctrine that is able to satisfy a man:
Besides, when we see that godly men are so meek, so gentle, so easie to be intreated. Whence is this? From the strength of spirituall reason that is in them.
Beside, when we see that godly men Are so meek, so gentle, so easy to be entreated. Whence is this? From the strength of spiritual reason that is in them.
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as farr as they are godly, as farr as they have the wisedome that is from above, they are made gentle, and easie to be intreated; because they have spirituall reason.
as Far as they Are godly, as Far as they have the Wisdom that is from above, they Are made gentle, and easy to be entreated; Because they have spiritual reason.
Moreover, there is reason in godlinesse, and hence it is that the godly in times of confusion they can see their way in the middest of the mist, when all others are at a loss, and know not which way to go:
Moreover, there is reason in godliness, and hence it is that the godly in times of confusion they can see their Way in the midst of the missed, when all Others Are At a loss, and know not which Way to go:
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a godly man can by spirituall reason seek out his way, as there is a full instance in these times, all carnall men are at a loss, and think that all Religion is gone into confusion, and one Governour is gone,
a godly man can by spiritual reason seek out his Way, as there is a full instance in these times, all carnal men Are At a loss, and think that all Religion is gone into confusion, and one Governor is gone,
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and affords them so much comfort, as farr as it was Religious, whereas they remember their sinfull actions with shame, and naturall actions with sorrow. When we come to be men, we cannot indure to think of our carriage when we were Children,
and affords them so much Comfort, as Far as it was Religious, whereas they Remember their sinful actions with shame, and natural actions with sorrow. When we come to be men, we cannot endure to think of our carriage when we were Children,
as making little houses of strawes, and of clay, &c. When a man comes to be a man he rejoyceth more that he hath gotten such a house, and purchased such land, and he rejoyceth in his Wife, and Children. There is more pleasure in the remembrance of a rationall act,
as making little houses of straws, and of clay, etc. When a man comes to be a man he Rejoiceth more that he hath got such a house, and purchased such land, and he Rejoiceth in his Wife, and Children. There is more pleasure in the remembrance of a rational act,
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and will, to make Pies of clay, then a man hath to purchase a House and Land. So looke to your lives past, you shall see abundance of corrupt acts, that you are ashamed of, What profit had you (saith the Apostle) in those things whereof you are now ashamed:
and will, to make Pies of clay, then a man hath to purchase a House and Land. So look to your lives past, you shall see abundance of corrupt acts, that you Are ashamed of, What profit had you (Says the Apostle) in those things whereof you Are now ashamed:
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you are ashamed to think of your drunkennesse, and cozening, &c. and you looke upon naturall acts with sorrow, but looke upon any spirituall godly act, what you have done for Christ, or the Saints, the comfort of them is as much at the present as when you first did them,
you Are ashamed to think of your Drunkenness, and cozening, etc. and you look upon natural acts with sorrow, but look upon any spiritual godly act, what you have done for christ, or the Saints, the Comfort of them is as much At the present as when you First did them,
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Those things that we doe out of reason, have a more lasting sweetnesse, & comfort then those that we doe out of lust; that is the reason that if a man did a thing for God, though it were forty yeares agoe,
Those things that we do out of reason, have a more lasting sweetness, & Comfort then those that we do out of lust; that is the reason that if a man did a thing for God, though it were forty Years ago,
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Againe, from this it appeares that there is reason in godlinesse, because godly men are not caught with chaffe, they are not caught with lusts, as naturall men are:
Again, from this it appears that there is reason in godliness, Because godly men Are not caught with chaff, they Are not caught with Lustiest, as natural men Are:
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you know little Children, how you may catch them with a Babie, or a top, and a scourge, all the yeare about, you may feed their fancie by bringing them some new toy home,
you know little Children, how you may catch them with a Baby, or a top, and a scourge, all the year about, you may feed their fancy by bringing them Some new toy home,
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but take a through, full growne, spirituall man (as we have blessed be God some instances, in the Armie, and in the Parliament, and Cittie) you offer him chaffe when you offer him these things,
but take a through, full grown, spiritual man (as we have blessed be God Some instances, in the Army, and in the Parliament, and city) you offer him chaff when you offer him these things,
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when you would tempt him to leave God, and to imbrace the World. That Germane beast, as it is said of Luther, will not be caught with Gold, such a man will not be catched with a bribe: a Saint can outreason all such lusts, he sees they are but the pleasures of sin for a season.
when you would tempt him to leave God, and to embrace the World. That Germane beast, as it is said of Luther, will not be caught with Gold, such a man will not be catched with a bribe: a Saint can outreason all such Lustiest, he sees they Are but the pleasures of since for a season.
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Nay let me add this before I goe further, there is the profoundest, and most excellent reason, and reasoning that can be in godlinesse, and I will demonstrate it to you in three things.
Nay let me add this before I go further, there is the profoundest, and most excellent reason, and reasoning that can be in godliness, and I will demonstrate it to you in three things.
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Now the light we have in naturall things is very uncertaine, and dim and darke, by reason of Adams sin, you see in naturall things how imperfect Arts are,
Now the Light we have in natural things is very uncertain, and dim and dark, by reason of Adams since, you see in natural things how imperfect Arts Are,
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as Physick, &c. Why? because the principles are few, we gather some things from herbes, &c. the principles are not cleare, but such men have tryed such,
as Physic, etc. Why? Because the principles Are few, we gather Some things from herbs, etc. the principles Are not clear, but such men have tried such,
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Thirdly, and lastly, the facultie of the soule whereby we do apprehend this light, and in which we retain these principles, it is a great deal more exlent.
Thirdly, and lastly, the faculty of the soul whereby we do apprehend this Light, and in which we retain these principles, it is a great deal more exlent.
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Therefore it is not only a new quality, there is somthing more, or else God would not call it the new man, but the new quality, which he doth no where in Scripture;
Therefore it is not only a new quality, there is something more, or Else God would not call it the new man, but the new quality, which he does no where in Scripture;
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and yet surely, then naturall knowledge was more excellent then now it is, for you see what inventions they had Gen. 4. of musick, and building, and Tents, and many things that they invented in Arts.
and yet surely, then natural knowledge was more excellent then now it is, for you see what Inventions they had Gen. 4. of music, and building, and Tents, and many things that they invented in Arts.
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And first of all, I will here in love admonish you that are the people of God, to take heed of that devise of Satan whereby he would perswade the Saints that there is no reason in godlinesse.
And First of all, I will Here in love admonish you that Are the people of God, to take heed of that devise of Satan whereby he would persuade the Saints that there is no reason in godliness.
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and if a man speake of reason, they are ready to slight it, and say, shew me Scripture; as if sound spirituall reason, and the Scripture, were contrary one to another;
and if a man speak of reason, they Are ready to slight it, and say, show me Scripture; as if found spiritual reason, and the Scripture, were contrary one to Another;
but we may, and must in any thing belonging to godlinesse, take in spirituall reason, and if it hold not with spirituall reason, doe not admit of it, let it be what Opinion it will.
but we may, and must in any thing belonging to godliness, take in spiritual reason, and if it hold not with spiritual reason, do not admit of it, let it be what Opinion it will.
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You know what takes with men in nature ordinarily, most of mankind, are weake, and come not up so high as to action, and contempldtion; but you know what takes with them, Riches, and Honour, &c. Now the Scripture tells us, in Christ we shall in herite all these things:
You know what Takes with men in nature ordinarily, most of mankind, Are weak, and come not up so high as to actium, and contempldtion; but you know what Takes with them, Riches, and Honour, etc. Now the Scripture tells us, in christ we shall in herite all these things:
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but thou art it may be an intellectuall man that studiest the contemplation of things that belong to the understanding if thou wilt come to Christ thou shalt find such matter for thy understanding to work on, rationall things that thou wast never acquainted with before.
but thou art it may be an intellectual man that studiest the contemplation of things that belong to the understanding if thou wilt come to christ thou shalt find such matter for thy understanding to work on, rational things that thou wast never acquainted with before.
for indeed that is a greater delight by farr which is suitable to the understanding, then that which fits the fancie; and therefore when that is fastned on, the other will be gone. As a child,
for indeed that is a greater delight by Far which is suitable to the understanding, then that which fits the fancy; and Therefore when that is fastened on, the other will be gone. As a child,
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So a man that loves Riches, and Profit, &c. in a naturall way, if he come to studie the Arts, he will slight riches. So if ever you will draw the man to godlinesse, you must give him somthing that will delight him, delight his intellectualls. Now I say, there is that in godlinesse, which all that is in humane Books, is not to be compared to it, it is but solly in comparison.
So a man that loves Riches, and Profit, etc. in a natural Way, if he come to study the Arts, he will slight riches. So if ever you will draw the man to godliness, you must give him something that will delight him, delight his intellectuals. Now I say, there is that in godliness, which all that is in humane Books, is not to be compared to it, it is but solly in comparison.
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The meaning is, Jesus Christ, who is called VVisedome, is inviting poore sinners to come to him, Receive my instruction, (saith he) and not silver, and knowledge rather then choyce gold.
The meaning is, jesus christ, who is called VVisedome, is inviting poor Sinners to come to him, Receive my instruction, (Says he) and not silver, and knowledge rather then choice gold.
And wouldest thou know where to have this wisdome? I wisdome dwell with prudence, or with suttlety, as some reade it, and find out knowledge of wittie inventions:
And Wouldst thou know where to have this Wisdom? I Wisdom dwell with prudence, or with subtlety, as Some read it, and find out knowledge of witty Inventions:
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And inventions in a spirituall way, are farre more taking with a man, than those in a naturall way, come to me, and I will give thee knowledge of witty inventions, such matter for thy invention to worke on,
And Inventions in a spiritual Way, Are Far more taking with a man, than those in a natural Way, come to me, and I will give thee knowledge of witty Inventions, such matter for thy invention to work on,
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I have knowne one once, that was ready to be distracted, because he could see nothing in the world that could satisfie his understanding, he saw all the world was but a whirlpoole of vanity, and vexation, and just as he was going to turne mad, God let the manifestation of Jesus Christ into his soule,
I have known one once, that was ready to be distracted, Because he could see nothing in the world that could satisfy his understanding, he saw all the world was but a whirlpool of vanity, and vexation, and just as he was going to turn mad, God let the manifestation of jesus christ into his soul,
there was enough to satisfie his will, and to keep him in his wits, and to make him comfortable, and joyfull, or else he was confident he should have been distracted.
there was enough to satisfy his will, and to keep him in his wits, and to make him comfortable, and joyful, or Else he was confident he should have been distracted.
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therefore art thou a man given to contemplation, and study Arts, be advised by Jesus Christ, this is the way to finde out rare inventions, to come to Jesus Christ, & study the deep things of the Gospell,
Therefore art thou a man given to contemplation, and study Arts, be advised by jesus christ, this is the Way to find out rare Inventions, to come to jesus christ, & study the deep things of the Gospel,
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lastly, hence it doth follow clearely, that godly men that are truly godly, and spirituall. I doe not say every paltry hollow-hearted Professor, but a godly spirituall man, is the wisest man.
lastly, hence it does follow clearly, that godly men that Are truly godly, and spiritual. I do not say every paltry hollowhearted Professor, but a godly spiritual man, is the Wisest man.
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and would thinke that they were mad, yet wisedome is justified of her children; they that know what those Arts are, they will say they disputed very well.
and would think that they were mad, yet Wisdom is justified of her children; they that know what those Arts Are, they will say they disputed very well.
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And therefore you shall have the godly usually when they are described in Scripture, they are called wise men, as it is often in the Proverbs, the wise man and the Foole are put in opposition, the one to the other;
And Therefore you shall have the godly usually when they Are described in Scripture, they Are called wise men, as it is often in the Proverbs, the wise man and the Fool Are put in opposition, the one to the other;
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What is the meaning of that? that is, put a spirituall godly man, with any naturall man in the world, let him be never so wise, he is able to see through the naturall man,
What is the meaning of that? that is, put a spiritual godly man, with any natural man in the world, let him be never so wise, he is able to see through the natural man,
and what he is like to doe, but the naturall man is not able to judg of his principles. As you see he that hath a darke Lanthorne, he can see every body as he goes, but no body seeth him;
and what he is like to do, but the natural man is not able to judge of his principles. As you see he that hath a dark Lanthorn, he can see every body as he Goes, but no body sees him;
We have seen brave men imployed about actions and designes, but they cannot judge spiritually, and therefore they doe not prosper; Why? because some Flatterer comes, and cheats them;
We have seen brave men employed about actions and designs, but they cannot judge spiritually, and Therefore they do not prosper; Why? Because Some Flatterer comes, and cheats them;
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and how farre their principles will carry them towards God, or any good worke; therefore I would to God this poore Kingdome would be wise at last, that if there be any businesse that requires wisedome, either in Parliament, or Army, or Committee, or Citty, that they would put in godly men;
and how Far their principles will carry them towards God, or any good work; Therefore I would to God this poor Kingdom would be wise At last, that if there be any business that requires Wisdom, either in Parliament, or Army, or Committee, or city, that they would put in godly men;
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you see how God hath prospered and blessed them, and how they have continued constant. Therefore I say henceforth let us not in any place or businesse looke so much to our kindred, or Neighbours, or carnall relations, but that God would teach us to choose godly men in all places, they are the only wise men, and can judge of all others,
you see how God hath prospered and blessed them, and how they have continued constant. Therefore I say henceforth let us not in any place or business look so much to our kindred, or Neighbours, or carnal relations, but that God would teach us to choose godly men in all places, they Are the only wise men, and can judge of all Others,
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that True Gospell Beleivers are ruled, and swayed with Spirituall reason, and all carnall, fleshly men are ruled by carnall, fleshly reason. I opened it to you.
that True Gospel Believers Are ruled, and swayed with Spiritual reason, and all carnal, fleshly men Are ruled by carnal, fleshly reason. I opened it to you.
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As the mind or understanding is the highest facultie of the soule; so the reasonings of the mind are the most excellent, and most immediate acts of the mind. The mind is Christs, or the Devills cheif Throne. If Christ be in the soule, he keeps his Pallace in the mind: if the Devill be in the soule, he keeps his Garrison in the mind. So the reasonings of the mind are the cheife strength of the mind, the immediate flowings of the mind.
As the mind or understanding is the highest faculty of the soul; so the reasonings of the mind Are the most excellent, and most immediate acts of the mind. The mind is Christ, or the Devils chief Throne. If christ be in the soul, he keeps his Palace in the mind: if the devil be in the soul, he keeps his Garrison in the mind. So the reasonings of the mind Are the chief strength of the mind, the immediate flowings of the mind.
and those send it to Wooden Pipes, and those send it to Leaden Pipes, and so to your Kitchins, and Sellars: so the soule, the mind is as the New River, the reasoning of the soule, that is the Conduit that receives it first;
and those send it to Wooden Pipes, and those send it to Leaden Pipes, and so to your Kitchens, and Sellars: so the soul, the mind is as the New River, the reasoning of the soul, that is the Conduit that receives it First;
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Therfore if I have a child or a friend that is a wicked man, if he be not made a good man, I wish he may never be very rationall, or reasonable, because the stronger his reason is, being corrupt, the man ill he is in his will and affections. When men are mad with reason: many of the vulgar are mad without reason, they will hate a thing upon here say, O such a one is an Independant, and this,
Therefore if I have a child or a friend that is a wicked man, if he be not made a good man, I wish he may never be very rational, or reasonable, Because the Stronger his reason is, being corrupt, the man ill he is in his will and affections. When men Are mad with reason: many of the Vulgar Are mad without reason, they will hate a thing upon Here say, Oh such a one is an Independent, and this,
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And that is the reason that the Apostle saith that the Lord hath not chosen many wise, nor many Noble, but simple people, and simple things, God doth not ordinarily doe it.
And that is the reason that the Apostle Says that the Lord hath not chosen many wise, nor many Noble, but simple people, and simple things, God does not ordinarily do it.
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So, not many wise men are called, God takes some great strong Garrisons: for it is a strong Garrison of the Devill, when a great learned man is without the spirit of God;
So, not many wise men Are called, God Takes Some great strong Garrisons: for it is a strong Garrison of the devil, when a great learned man is without the Spirit of God;
it is like Ports mouth, &c. fortified strongly, God may take away the weapons of the Devill, and the Principall Ordnance he hath, is carnall reasoning, but God doth it not ordinarily.
it is like Ports Mouth, etc. fortified strongly, God may take away the weapons of the devil, and the Principal Ordnance he hath, is carnal reasoning, but God does it not ordinarily.
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It was a saying of a godly man, and a rationall one too, he shooke his head and said, I wish many times in the yeare, that I were deprived of this reason that is in me, that I might be wholly without reason, that there might be liberty for faith to work.
It was a saying of a godly man, and a rational one too, he shook his head and said, I wish many times in the year, that I were deprived of this reason that is in me, that I might be wholly without reason, that there might be liberty for faith to work.
Therefore, O that God would unbewitch, and undeceive you, and all the people of England, that you would not make men your guides, as they are indued with Learning, or reason, but the spirit of God.
Therefore, Oh that God would unbewitch, and undeceive you, and all the people of England, that you would not make men your guides, as they Are endued with Learning, or reason, but the Spirit of God.
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That is, all these glorious naturall things shall be dashed in the last times, and God will exalt his spirit; since God hath promised it, let us expect it, observe what man in the parish hath most of the spirit of God,
That is, all these glorious natural things shall be dashed in the last times, and God will exalt his Spirit; since God hath promised it, let us expect it, observe what man in the parish hath most of the Spirit of God,
and say of your great Doctors, and learned men, if God be not in them by his spirit, the more Learning, and the more reason they have, the more enemies they are to God, and therefore I will have nothing to doe with them. There you have two things.
and say of your great Doctors, and learned men, if God be not in them by his Spirit, the more Learning, and the more reason they have, the more enemies they Are to God, and Therefore I will have nothing to do with them. There you have two things.
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The third thing I shall premise, is, that the reasonings of the mind are the cheife distinguishing Character of a man, by which principally above all things one is distinguished from another, good men from bad: for the Apostle doth not reason here, from a known thing, to a darker; for he reasons from the mind,
The third thing I shall premise, is, that the reasonings of the mind Are the chief distinguishing Character of a man, by which principally above all things one is distinguished from Another, good men from bad: for the Apostle does not reason Here, from a known thing, to a Darker; for he Reasons from the mind,
but when you say man is rationall, that distinguisheth him from all birds and beasts. So there are many things in godlinesse that you may partly know a Christian by, by his works, and affections, and actions, and by his company, and carriage, you may know him a little from another man,
but when you say man is rational, that Distinguisheth him from all Birds and beasts. So there Are many things in godliness that you may partly know a Christian by, by his works, and affections, and actions, and by his company, and carriage, you may know him a little from Another man,
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but these things are outward, and externall; but his reason is essentiall to him, you may know him above all these by his reasoning in his soule, that is the most essentiall thing to a Christian, as reason in it selfe considered, is most essentiall to a man.
but these things Are outward, and external; but his reason is essential to him, you may know him above all these by his reasoning in his soul, that is the most essential thing to a Christian, as reason in it self considered, is most essential to a man.
unlesse it be this, to be carried on by spirituall reason. As for instance, a wicked man may know God, he may have a great deal of knowledge of godlinesse, and (to our eyes) of the spirituall estate of godlinesse. Heb. 6. He may be enlightned, he may discourse well,
unless it be this, to be carried on by spiritual reason. As for instance, a wicked man may know God, he may have a great deal of knowledge of godliness, and (to our eyes) of the spiritual estate of godliness. Hebrew 6. He may be enlightened, he may discourse well,
and Preach excellently, and Pray spiritually, he may have much knowledge, and all the Saints in the Countrey may account him constantly a cheife Professor, and a most excellent Christian.
and Preach excellently, and Pray spiritually, he may have much knowledge, and all the Saints in the Country may account him constantly a chief Professor, and a most excellent Christian.
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but I doe it from spirituall reasoning, Christ loved me, and therefore I will love my Brother. So whatsoever a Saint doth, spirituall reason drawes him;
but I do it from spiritual reasoning, christ loved me, and Therefore I will love my Brother. So whatsoever a Saint does, spiritual reason draws him;
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or what thou esteemest or lovest, but what mooves thee? what is the Wheele that sets thee on worke? Is it a spirituall mind, that gives spirituall arguments, that moves thee all the day to good towards God, or man? I desire that you would carry this with you, this is the essentiall difference betweene an Hypocrite, and a Christian. Aske when thou dost an action, not how much thou doest,
or what thou esteemest or Lovest, but what moves thee? what is the Wheel that sets thee on work? Is it a spiritual mind, that gives spiritual Arguments, that moves thee all the day to good towards God, or man? I desire that you would carry this with you, this is the essential difference between an Hypocrite, and a Christian. Ask when thou dost an actium, not how much thou dost,
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or any such meane thing, aske, why doe I this? what moves me? what is the maine spring? Is it that my Master or Mistris may not chide me? This is natural reasoning,
or any such mean thing, ask, why do I this? what moves me? what is the main spring? Is it that my Master or Mistress may not chide me? This is natural reasoning,
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but why doest thou not doe it? it is not because thou art ashamed, or afraid to doe it? But if there be a little spring within to thinke, Christ loved me when I was wicked, and therefore I will love him, O! this is excellent.
but why dost thou not do it? it is not Because thou art ashamed, or afraid to do it? But if there be a little spring within to think, christ loved me when I was wicked, and Therefore I will love him, OH! this is excellent.
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The next thing I should come to shew you is, how it comes to passe that Christians that are right, are swayed, and ruled by spirituall reasonings, all their life.
The next thing I should come to show you is, how it comes to pass that Christians that Are right, Are swayed, and ruled by spiritual reasonings, all their life.
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I shall not have time now but must wait on God till he give another opportunity, only I shall conclude now with two short Uses. First, hence you may see;
I shall not have time now but must wait on God till he give Another opportunity, only I shall conclude now with two short Uses. First, hence you may see;
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Take it by a day, or a weeke, or an houre, or an action, see how much in that action, or day, or houre, or weeke, thou art carried clearely upon spirituall reasoning.
Take it by a day, or a Week, or an hour, or an actium, see how much in that actium, or day, or hour, or Week, thou art carried clearly upon spiritual reasoning.
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It is not how much thou fastest, or prayest, or the like, but how much thou art carried by spirituall reasoning. As in Aegypt they have a Pillar, and Figures upon it,
It is not how much thou fastest, or Prayest, or the like, but how much thou art carried by spiritual reasoning. As in Egypt they have a Pillar, and Figures upon it,
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or lower, and accordingly they set their rates on things, and accordingly things will be dearer, or cheaper. Or as by your Weather-glasses, you know whether it will be raine, or faire weather.
or lower, and accordingly they Set their rates on things, and accordingly things will be Dearer, or cheaper. Or as by your Weather glasses, you know whither it will be rain, or fair weather.
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So this rule would be a Weather-glasse, a Grace-glasse, and a flesh-glasse, that is, if thou lay up this in thy soule, hereby thou mayest know the ebbings, and flowings of thy soule, whether thou walke better this weeke then before.
So this Rule would be a Weatherglass, a Grace-glasse, and a flesh-glasse, that is, if thou lay up this in thy soul, hereby thou Mayest know the ebbings, and flowings of thy soul, whither thou walk better this Week then before.
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It may be lust may drive a man to a good thing, but goe to spirituall rationality, that is the essence of a Christian, as the other rationality is the essence of a man. Hereby thou mayest know whither thou be nearer to God this weeke,
It may be lust may drive a man to a good thing, but go to spiritual rationality, that is the essence of a Christian, as the other rationality is the essence of a man. Hereby thou Mayest know whither thou be nearer to God this Week,
It is not because they reason not rightly concerning such things, but because the reason whereby they reason it is more carnall then spirituall. As for instance, I could name a Booke that was Written about the Common-prayer, not long agoe, a Booke of admirable reason, full of rationality, and by a godly man too,
It is not Because they reason not rightly Concerning such things, but Because the reason whereby they reason it is more carnal then spiritual. As for instance, I could name a Book that was Written about the Common prayer, not long ago, a Book of admirable reason, full of rationality, and by a godly man too,
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How came it? Not because he did not reason rightly, but because the reason he reasoned it by was naturall, and not spirituall. And so among Ministers, they reason things throughly,
How Come it? Not Because he did not reason rightly, but Because the reason he reasoned it by was natural, and not spiritual. And so among Ministers, they reason things thoroughly,
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but aske thy selfe, I reason, but what is this reason I reason by? is it carnall, or spirituall? As men that weigh gold, or other things, they first heave up the skales to see if they be right;
but ask thy self, I reason, but what is this reason I reason by? is it carnal, or spiritual? As men that weigh gold, or other things, they First heave up the scales to see if they be right;
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and say, I judge right, but what is it that I judge by? A man may say he can judge well of the colour of Cloath, by the light of a dark-shopp, but is that light right? a man should examine that.
and say, I judge right, but what is it that I judge by? A man may say he can judge well of the colour of Cloth, by the Light of a dark-shopp, but is that Light right? a man should examine that.
and if it proove naturall reason, we shall have things goe naturally, but if it be not spirituall reason we goe by, we shall never attaine to judge of spirituall things.
and if it prove natural reason, we shall have things go naturally, but if it be not spiritual reason we go by, we shall never attain to judge of spiritual things.
Beloved I have spoken a little in generall concerning the minde, and to follow the Apostles method, I have culd out the chiefe thing in the minde, the chiefe act of it is the reasoning.
beloved I have spoken a little in general Concerning the mind, and to follow the Apostles method, I have could out the chief thing in the mind, the chief act of it is the reasoning.
That, those that are fleshly, they are led, and swayed with fleshly reasoning, and those that are spirituall, they are led and swayed by spirituall reasoning.
That, those that Are fleshly, they Are led, and swayed with fleshly reasoning, and those that Are spiritual, they Are led and swayed by spiritual reasoning.
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Now for the explication, I told you there was three mindes, carnall, corrupt, and spirituall; and from those three minds, flowed three reasonings, corrupt, naturall, and spirituall.
Now for the explication, I told you there was three minds, carnal, corrupt, and spiritual; and from those three minds, flowed three reasonings, corrupt, natural, and spiritual.
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One is, that there is the best reason in the world in godlinesse, and religion; godlinesse hath in it, all along, the excellentest, the best, the profoundest reason that can be, this I prooved at large:
One is, that there is the best reason in the world in godliness, and Religion; godliness hath in it, all along, the excellentest, the best, the profoundest reason that can be, this I proved At large:
so the reasoning is the first, and strongest and most immediate act of the minde, and therefore as the minde is the chiefest seate of Christ, if he dwell there;
so the reasoning is the First, and Strongest and most immediate act of the mind, and Therefore as the mind is the chiefest seat of christ, if he dwell there;
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The third thing was, that the reasoning is the chief character of a man as reason in a man, considered in a naturall way, is the most proper way of distinguishing of him from other things,
The third thing was, that the reasoning is the chief character of a man as reason in a man, considered in a natural Way, is the most proper Way of distinguishing of him from other things,
Why? Because he may doe good and love good, and suffer for good, and all out of carnall reasoning, he may love the good because of some fine circumstantiall things.
Why? Because he may do good and love good, and suffer for good, and all out of carnal reasoning, he may love the good Because of Some fine circumstantial things.
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Now the last thing is, how it comes to passe, for I have as in reference to the Doctrine you heard, That spirituall men are swayed with spirituall reasons. How comes it to passe that they are enabled so to reason,
Now the last thing is, how it comes to pass, for I have as in Referente to the Doctrine you herd, That spiritual men Are swayed with spiritual Reasons. How comes it to pass that they Are enabled so to reason,
And therefore it is said they are after the spirit that doe mind spirituall things, because it is the spirit that doth worke them to mind spirituall things, yee would never mind spirituall things else.
And Therefore it is said they Are After the Spirit that do mind spiritual things, Because it is the Spirit that does work them to mind spiritual things, ye would never mind spiritual things Else.
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but they have lost much time, and have puzelled the soules of poore people, for thou knowest not how a Child is formed in the VVombe, how his eye is made,
but they have lost much time, and have puzelled the Souls of poor people, for thou Knowest not how a Child is formed in the VVombe, how his eye is made,
and then that, and will not doe this, untill he hath done that, which hath brought forth a deale of curiositie and needlesse distinctions troubling the People of God.
and then that, and will not do this, until he hath done that, which hath brought forth a deal of curiosity and needless Distinctions troubling the People of God.
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but from the more noble part, his soule, and his mind, for where as in one place it is said, What will it availe a man, to get the World and loose his soule;
but from the more noble part, his soul, and his mind, for where as in one place it is said, What will it avail a man, to get the World and lose his soul;
in another it is loose himselfe: So as my soule is my selfe. So there is an old man not according to outward age, but according to the inward. Now he makes thee a new creature, not New legs, and hands, but new mind, new affections, and new powers in thy soule.
in Another it is lose himself: So as my soul is my self. So there is an old man not according to outward age, but according to the inward. Now he makes thee a new creature, not New legs, and hands, but new mind, new affections, and new Powers in thy soul.
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Now most people say, that the Lord doth infuse new qualities into the soule, that whereas thou hast an under standing and it is rotten, and all is full of bad qualities, thou shalt have new qualities, thou shalt have an under standing that will mind Heavenly things.
Now most people say, that the Lord does infuse new qualities into the soul, that whereas thou hast an under standing and it is rotten, and all is full of bad qualities, thou shalt have new qualities, thou shalt have an under standing that will mind Heavenly things.
Beloved, that is true, but I very much doubt whiter there be not something more, because the Lord calls it a man, and we never Reade in the Scripture where he will worke new qualities; but a new man.
beloved, that is true, but I very much doubt Whiter there be not something more, Because the Lord calls it a man, and we never Read in the Scripture where he will work new qualities; but a new man.
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We are created a new Creature. Now that is the way, and therefore if ever thou wilt be a spirituall man, thou must have the Lord to make thee a new creature. Now the Saints heretofore (pray understand me) did not looke upon things as we doe, we have had so many false distinctions, and subdistinctions:
We Are created a new Creature. Now that is the Way, and Therefore if ever thou wilt be a spiritual man, thou must have the Lord to make thee a new creature. Now the Saints heretofore (pray understand me) did not look upon things as we do, we have had so many false Distinctions, and subdistinctions:
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Beloved, that ye may understand this, beare with me a little, I doe find in the Scripture that a man is made a Saint, made spirituall, and holy, two wayes.
beloved, that you may understand this, bear with me a little, I do find in the Scripture that a man is made a Saint, made spiritual, and holy, two ways.
Be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and created unto good works. So that a Saint he is made up unto that condition two wayes. Either God hath renewed in him those things he had in Adam. Or else God hath created in him, that which was never there before. As for instance, God revealeth in him Sobrietie, and continuance, and the like.
Be renewed in the Spirit of your mind, and created unto good works. So that a Saint he is made up unto that condition two ways. Either God hath renewed in him those things he had in Adam. Or Else God hath created in him, that which was never there before. As for instance, God Revealeth in him Sobriety, and Continuance, and the like.
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but that faith of the Gospell, to beleive in another, to renounce his owne righteousnesse, this was not in Adam, because it was pointblanke contrary to his owne condition,
but that faith of the Gospel, to believe in Another, to renounce his own righteousness, this was not in Adam, Because it was pointblank contrary to his own condition,
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I have had many thoughts of it with submission to the godly, and wise, I thinke that Gospell-goodnesse, is a peice of the new man, which was not in Adam; as to doe good to Enemies, to love them that hate us;
I have had many thoughts of it with submission to the godly, and wise, I think that Gospell-goodnesse, is a piece of the new man, which was not in Adam; as to do good to Enemies, to love them that hate us;
Beloved, this is Gospell goodnesse. I have had many thoughts of it, had I time to proove that this Gospell goodnesse is a peice of the new Creature, that was not in old Adam.
beloved, this is Gospel Goodness. I have had many thoughts of it, had I time to prove that this Gospel Goodness is a piece of the new Creature, that was not in old Adam.
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There was goodnesse in Adam, but not this; as for instance, there are diverse things we find among Professors that in the last day will be found to be nothing but the Old Adam, but Ishmaells, that are humbled to the height,
There was Goodness in Adam, but not this; as for instance, there Are diverse things we find among Professors that in the last day will be found to be nothing but the Old Adam, but Ishmaells, that Are humbled to the height,
and ye shall see in them a great deale of diligence in Gods service, but where will you finde a Professor, one of 500. and I speake with the least, that you may clearly reade Gospell goodnesse in him;
and you shall see in them a great deal of diligence in God's service, but where will you find a Professor, one of 500. and I speak with the least, that you may clearly read Gospel Goodness in him;
As man was created after the Image of God: so the Creatures (in a sort) were created after the Image of man: Now as in Creatures, in a Dogg there is love and the like.
As man was created After the Image of God: so the Creatures (in a sort) were created After the Image of man: Now as in Creatures, in a Dog there is love and the like.
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But where is a piece in the Old creation that doth l•ve his enemies. And whereas it is said, Adam was created after the image of God, and God loves his enmies.
But where is a piece in the Old creation that does l•ve his enemies. And whereas it is said, Adam was created After the image of God, and God loves his enemies.
I answer, God then in that Covenant was not in a disposition to love his enemies, but to hate his enemies, and sinners, and curse them, and damne them;
I answer, God then in that Covenant was not in a disposition to love his enemies, but to hate his enemies, and Sinners, and curse them, and damn them;
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Now that is the reason when the Gospell is Preched, and there is the spirit of God going with the Word, and thou are darke, and canst not receive this light; the new creature is not framed in thee,
Now that is the reason when the Gospel is Preached, and there is the Spirit of God going with the Word, and thou Are dark, and Canst not receive this Light; the new creature is not framed in thee,
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but it is a powerfull light that God puts in, for we doe finde that there is a kinde of light in Hypocrites; but yet there is not power in them, there is not light to bring them to such kinde of reasoning,
but it is a powerful Light that God puts in, for we do find that there is a kind of Light in Hypocrites; but yet there is not power in them, there is not Light to bring them to such kind of reasoning,
Indeed a Saint may be overcome of his lusts that warre in his Members, but there is a law in his mind•, that is, there is a light that is like unto a Law, that hath power in it, that he seeth Christ doing them away.
Indeed a Saint may be overcome of his Lustiest that war in his Members, but there is a law in his mind•, that is, there is a Light that is like unto a Law, that hath power in it, that he sees christ doing them away.
Thirdly, the Lord will doe it by suggestion, that is, the spirit of God puts light into the soule, he puts a measure of light to dwell in every new creature, and that powerfully. But because the way of of the Saints are so darke in this World,
Thirdly, the Lord will do it by suggestion, that is, the Spirit of God puts Light into the soul, he puts a measure of Light to dwell in every new creature, and that powerfully. But Because the Way of of the Saints Are so dark in this World,
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and thorow so much difficulty, the spirit of God prompts a Saint allwayes, when he is at a loss. As among Schollers, we shall see, somtimes a man is almost borne downe,
and thorough so much difficulty, the Spirit of God prompts a Saint always, when he is At a loss. As among Scholars, we shall see, sometimes a man is almost born down,
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and we are carried thorow, as you have it in, Mat. 20. When you are brought before Governours, it is not you that speake, but the spirit of God that prompteth you.
and we Are carried thorough, as you have it in, Mathew 20. When you Are brought before Governors, it is not you that speak, but the Spirit of God that prompteth you.
The word signifies, when he saith the spirit will convince, that is, by way of Argument, the meaning is, that in every carnall mans heart, there are arguments against faith, and for his owne destruction,
The word signifies, when he Says the Spirit will convince, that is, by Way of Argument, the meaning is, that in every carnal men heart, there Are Arguments against faith, and for his own destruction,
and strong ones too And when we Preach to you, ye bring reason against reason, and so goe away unconvinced, unconverted: but the spirit will ronvince you, that is, he will bring such strong arguments (as Doctor PRESTON saith) from Heaven, that will convince you.
and strong ones too And when we Preach to you, you bring reason against reason, and so go away unconvinced, unconverted: but the Spirit will ronvince you, that is, he will bring such strong Arguments (as Doctor PRESTON Says) from Heaven, that will convince you.
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it is our remembrance. Therefore saith Christ, I will send my spirit, and he shall bring to your remembrance, what you have heard, not that you shall remember a whole Sermon, and Repeate it every word;
it is our remembrance. Therefore Says christ, I will send my Spirit, and he shall bring to your remembrance, what you have herd, not that you shall Remember a Whole Sermon, and Repeat it every word;
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but thus it is, he will either suggest thoughts, Nenever had before, or bring to our remembrance, a word we have heard of such a Preacher, in such a place, or Read in such a place, or thought in such a walke, or the like:
but thus it is, he will either suggest thoughts, Nenever had before, or bring to our remembrance, a word we have herd of such a Preacher, in such a place, or Read in such a place, or Thought in such a walk, or the like:
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And he doth it by consolation, he is the Comforter, the consolation of the spirit. Beloved, this is certaine, that ye know trouble of mind exceedingly hinders the acts of reason. That's the reason men are madd, because some fumes rise up in the braine and trouble the mind, that they cannot reason, but are madd.
And he does it by consolation, he is the Comforter, the consolation of the Spirit. beloved, this is certain, that you know trouble of mind exceedingly hinders the acts of reason. That's the reason men Are mad, Because Some fumes rise up in the brain and trouble the mind, that they cannot reason, but Are mad.
the Chaine of spirituall reason is broken, and now the spirit is the Comforter, and he quiets the spirits: and when a man is in a quiet temper, the disease is gone and reason comes into the mind, and as the Philosopher said, ye know in naturall things, a man can reason when he is not troubled, so is it in the spirituall.
the Chain of spiritual reason is broken, and now the Spirit is the Comforter, and he quiets the spirits: and when a man is in a quiet temper, the disease is gone and reason comes into the mind, and as the Philosopher said, you know in natural things, a man can reason when he is not troubled, so is it in the spiritual.
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Another way is by sanctification, by the spirit, hee is the spirit of Sanctification, it makes the soule holy it takes away lust, and sin from the soule.
another Way is by sanctification, by the Spirit, he is the Spirit of Sanctification, it makes the soul holy it Takes away lust, and sin from the soul.
He doth oppose singlenesse unto evill, if thy eye be single, that is, if thy eye be purged from all guile, that there is no sin there, not when a man hath one eye to God,
He does oppose singleness unto evil, if thy eye be single, that is, if thy eye be purged from all guile, that there is no sin there, not when a man hath one eye to God,
And that is, the spirit of God doth teach the Saints thus to reason, by excercising, that is, helpeth them to excercise and improove that light that they have.
And that is, the Spirit of God does teach the Saints thus to reason, by exercising, that is, Helpeth them to Exercise and improve that Light that they have.
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but the spirit of God doth not helpe him to improove that light, and therefore that light dyeth, he blowes not up the sire, you know men come to reason, by reasoning, and excercise of reason makes men rationall, I mean makes them know how to reason. Now Hypocrites doe not thus, as you may see.
but the Spirit of God does not help him to improve that Light, and Therefore that Light Dies, he blows not up the sire, you know men come to reason, by reasoning, and Exercise of reason makes men rational, I mean makes them know how to reason. Now Hypocrites do not thus, as you may see.
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Rom. 1. There they knew God, and because they glorified him not as God, they became vaine in their imaginations, or in their reasonings, as it is in the Originall, God gave them up to a reprobate mind, because they glorified not God.
Rom. 1. There they knew God, and Because they glorified him not as God, they became vain in their Imaginations, or in their reasonings, as it is in the Original, God gave them up to a Reprobate mind, Because they glorified not God.
take any good, and you shall see it is carried on by spirituall reasoning, as take faith Abraham reasoned, he that gave him a Sonne at a hundred yeares old, could raise him up againe.
take any good, and you shall see it is carried on by spiritual reasoning, as take faith Abraham reasoned, he that gave him a Son At a hundred Years old, could raise him up again.
for they accounted themselves blessed to suffer for Christ, and if they die they shall then be with Christ, — for hating of evill you shall see whence is it as pulling out the right eye, or cutting off the right hand; that is one would thinke, a most unreasonable thing;
for they accounted themselves blessed to suffer for christ, and if they die they shall then be with christ, — for hating of evil you shall see whence is it as pulling out the right eye, or cutting off the right hand; that is one would think, a most unreasonable thing;
But afterwards, comes naturall reason, saying, these are but new denies, and what is become of our Fathers, and the like? Beloved, all good is carried into the soule upon the wings of spirituall reason,
But afterwards, comes natural reason, saying, these Are but new Denies, and what is become of our Father's, and the like? beloved, all good is carried into the soul upon the wings of spiritual reason,
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and all evill upon naturall and corrupt reason, and therefore I conclude all, beseeching you that you would studie and endeavour to get up your soules, and your conversations accordingly to be swayed, and carried on by a spirituall mind, by spirituall reasoning, for here we speake of your Consciences, not of your lives so much,
and all evil upon natural and corrupt reason, and Therefore I conclude all, beseeching you that you would study and endeavour to get up your Souls, and your conversations accordingly to be swayed, and carried on by a spiritual mind, by spiritual reasoning, for Here we speak of your Consciences, not of your lives so much,
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Beloved, I say there is more ease, and sweetnesse, and contentednesse, in going on in the wayes of God spiritually, upon spirituall reasons an hundred fold, than in the other;
beloved, I say there is more ease, and sweetness, and contentedness, in going on in the ways of God spiritually, upon spiritual Reasons an hundred fold, than in the other;
for the other will be rough, and God hath cast it so, God hath put a curse upon all Old Adam, he curseth it with death, and therefore he must dye that walks carnally,
for the other will be rough, and God hath cast it so, God hath put a curse upon all Old Adam, he Curseth it with death, and Therefore he must die that walks carnally,
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if it were not, suppose though the way to Heaven be bitter here, yet it is sweet in the End; and the way of the world sweet here, and bitter in the end,
if it were not, suppose though the Way to Heaven be bitter Here, yet it is sweet in the End; and the Way of the world sweet Here, and bitter in the end,
yet you should choose holinesse; as a Philosopher said, if a man were to take a bitter and sweet thing, which were he best to take first? saith he to take the sower or the evill first;
yet you should choose holiness; as a Philosopher said, if a man were to take a bitter and sweet thing, which were he best to take First? Says he to take the sour or the evil First;
and the sweet for the hope of the good to come, will sweeten the present evill: but when a man hath the good first, the feare of the evill to come will marre al;
and the sweet for the hope of the good to come, will sweeten the present evil: but when a man hath the good First, the Fear of the evil to come will mar all;
