The hard way to heaven explained and applyed in a sermon intended to be preached at Peters-Cornhill, but by reason of the disorderly concourse preached at St. Katherines Creed-Church London, the 27th of July 1662, being the third day after his release / by Z. Crofton.
I Cannot but conceive many in this audience (acted more by curiosity then Christianity) come with an expectation, that I will declare and discourse the things of my self,
I Cannot but conceive many in this audience (acted more by curiosity then Christianity) come with an expectation, that I will declare and discourse the things of my self,
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and that is in generall, the serious reflections of my thoughts under the Strates of my late condition, concerning which I may say as that eminent Martyr of our reformed Religion, John Philpot, said in the like case, in the Lollards Tower passing through six or seaven doors, I came to my Logdeing thr•ugh many Straits, where I call•d to remembrance, Strait is the Gate and narrow is the way which leadeth unto Life;
and that is in general, the serious reflections of my thoughts under the Strates of my late condition, Concerning which I may say as that eminent Martyr of our reformed Religion, John Philpot, said in the like case, in the Lollards Tower passing through six or seaven doors, I Come to my Logdeing thr•ugh many Straits, where I call•d to remembrance, Strait is the Gate and narrow is the Way which leads unto Life;
and profitable when we are locked up in them, and the sence thereof by a necessity of suffering what we cannot escape without sin, the Heathen accounted it their honour to represent virtue to be a Strait and narrow way, and therefore it self the reward of all Industry in and for it, sure I am;
and profitable when we Are locked up in them, and the sense thereof by a necessity of suffering what we cannot escape without since, the Heathen accounted it their honour to represent virtue to be a Strait and narrow Way, and Therefore it self the reward of all Industry in and for it, sure I am;
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These words are part of our Saviours Sermon preached in the Mountain, in which many particular Doctrines and special duties, were by him Stated, and directed:
These words Are part of our Saviors Sermon preached in the Mountain, in which many particular Doctrines and special duties, were by him Stated, and directed:
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or the Evangilists Collection, and composure of those many passages, and particular discourses which passed from our Saviour on severall occasions, at sundry times (as Calvin doth conceive) I shall not now stand to enquire or debate.
or the Evangelists Collection, and composure of those many passages, and particular discourses which passed from our Saviour on several occasions, At sundry times (as calvin does conceive) I shall not now stand to inquire or debate.
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but happy in its end, And it is in its self an entire proposition, and so shall stand for our point of Doctrine, which we shall prosecute by way of explication, and application.
but happy in its end, And it is in its self an entire proposition, and so shall stand for our point of Doctrine, which we shall prosecute by Way of explication, and application.
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I will not spend time in noting to you the many Readings and v••sions of this proposition, only observe the ancient Copies to read the same as a proposition of admiration. How strait is the Gate!
I will not spend time in noting to you the many Readings and v••sions of this proposition, only observe the ancient Copies to read the same as a proposition of admiration. How strait is the Gate!
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and driven unto by the Gate and way, which our Lord Jesus Christ doth advice and direct, this is the marke all must strive to hit, the prize of our high Calling; All must press to possesse;
and driven unto by the Gate and Way, which our Lord jesus christ does Advice and Direct, this is the mark all must strive to hit, the prize of our high Calling; All must press to possess;
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whatever be mans estate, he is only happy by being; take away his life, and you take hi• all life is the chief of blessings to be pursued with utmost Diligence preserved with utmost Care,
whatever be men estate, he is only happy by being; take away his life, and you take hi• all life is the chief of blessings to be pursued with utmost Diligence preserved with utmost Care,
But the life in my Text is more than a bare naked life, it is the life which is in the right hand of wisdom, which comprehendeth all goodness, real good;
But the life in my Text is more than a bore naked life, it is the life which is in the right hand of Wisdom, which comprehendeth all Goodness, real good;
This life is the Emphasis, the excellency of Eternity it being thereof the subject Eternity simply and in the abstract, is an amazing dismaying property, a soul that sitteth,
This life is the Emphasis, the excellency of Eternity it being thereof the Subject Eternity simply and in the abstract, is an amazing dismaying property, a soul that Sitteth,
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or walketh in the vale of the shadow of death, and casteth his eye on the black, boundless, bottomless Ocean of Eternity, findeth the same to reflect, affrighting dreadful apprehensions on his soul;
or walks in the vale of the shadow of death, and Cast his eye on the black, boundless, bottomless Ocean of Eternity, finds the same to reflect, affrighting dreadful apprehensions on his soul;
Men cannot without dread and terror shoot the Gulph of natural death, because thereby they pass into eternity, it is the assurance of life in eternity, which encourageth the soul in so sad passage,
Men cannot without dread and terror shoot the Gulf of natural death, Because thereby they pass into eternity, it is the assurance of life in eternity, which Encourageth the soul in so sad passage,
nor without humane motion, or industry, they will equally miscarry, who stand still in, or strike out of the way, which God directeth, and hath determined:
nor without humane motion, or industry, they will equally miscarry, who stand still in, or strike out of the Way, which God directeth, and hath determined:
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and assent to the truth of what he speaketh, but will not do what he saith, will find the Gate of life shut against them when they would but cannot have admittance;
and assent to the truth of what he speaks, but will not do what he Says, will find the Gate of life shut against them when they would but cannot have admittance;
not every one who saith Lord, Lord, but he who doth the will of my Father, are in the Gate, the way, and shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, saith our Saviour in this very Sermon,
not every one who Says Lord, Lord, but he who does the will of my Father, Are in the Gate, the Way, and shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, Says our Saviour in this very Sermon,
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God hath determined his worship, declared his will, appointed his Ordinances, Men therefore must with all care, caution, constancy and diligence, attend, observe,
God hath determined his worship, declared his will, appointed his Ordinances, Men Therefore must with all care, caution, constancy and diligence, attend, observe,
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I never could believe man had of himselfe free will to good; nor that man could ever enjoy God, without doing good, with the force of a free will: God may turn our faces towards Zion, but we must go thither on our own legs, they go from strength to strength every one in Z•on until they appear b•fore God, Christ Iesus may first apprehend us but we must follow after reach, forth unto those things which are before us, press forward that we may ap•rehend that for which we are apprehended of him;
I never could believe man had of himself free will to good; nor that man could ever enjoy God, without doing good, with the force of a free will: God may turn our faces towards Zion, but we must go thither on our own legs, they go from strength to strength every one in Z•on until they appear b•fore God, christ Iesus may First apprehend us but we must follow After reach, forth unto those things which Are before us, press forward that we may ap•rehend that for which we Are apprehended of him;
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Salvation is God gift, but we must seek it, and receive it like our selves, by serious, studious, zealous, constant motion in the way of God commandements:
Salvation is God gift, but we must seek it, and receive it like our selves, by serious, studious, zealous, constant motion in the Way of God Commandments:
Be assured (Christians) the who enter not the •ate, move not in the way, get not unto life Be ye therefore not slothful but followers of them, who through fai• unto duty, and patience) in difficulty inherit the promise.
Be assured (Christians) the who enter not the •ate, move not in the Way, get not unto life Be you Therefore not slothful but followers of them, who through fai• unto duty, and patience) in difficulty inherit the promise.
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nor must we think him more regula• in humane society, the things of the world, then in the Affairs which concern his own Glory, and his peoples Salvation;
nor must we think him more regula• in humane society, the things of the world, then in the Affairs which concern his own Glory, and his peoples Salvation;
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they who act prepostrously in the things which conce•n men, do reproach the maker, and they who act 〈 ◊ 〉 offerously in the 〈 ◊ 〉 thin• which concern God, reproach th•i• Redeemer, nature a•• necessity doth make a Gate of entrance, proceed the w• of progress. to any propounded •end:
they who act preposterously in the things which conce•n men, do reproach the maker, and they who act 〈 ◊ 〉 offerously in the 〈 ◊ 〉 thin• which concern God, reproach th•i• Redeemer, nature a•• necessity does make a Gate of Entrance, proceed the w• of progress. to any propounded •end:
Inch •tion must 〈 ◊ 〉 before process: thoug• there is in some sense and ca•e an ••trance without p••gress in the wayk of God, there cannot po•ss• be a pro••ess without entrance many may indeed begin in point, but end in the flesh:
Inch •tion must 〈 ◊ 〉 before process: thoug• there is in Some sense and ca•e an ••trance without p••gress in the wayk of God, there cannot po•ss• be a pro••ess without Entrance many may indeed begin in point, but end in the Flesh:
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after they have known th• way of righteousness, and escaped the pollutions which are 〈 ◊ 〉 the world through lust, they •ay be again entangled therein, a• overcome and turn fr•m the holy Commandement:
After they have known th• Way of righteousness, and escaped the pollutions which Are 〈 ◊ 〉 the world through lust, they •ay be again entangled therein, a• overcome and turn fr•m the holy Commandment:
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and so• who are alm•st, may never be altogether Christians, but none 〈 ◊ 〉 walk in him, who have not first rec••ied Christ the Lord: no• can be edified, who are not entred into the most holy Faith the Scriptures,
and so• who Are alm•st, may never be altogether Christians, but none 〈 ◊ 〉 walk in him, who have not First rec••ied christ the Lord: no• can be edified, who Are not entered into the most holy Faith the Scriptures,
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the entrance of the word of God which doth make wise the sim•le, the first principles of the Oracles of God, the f•undations of saith, the first Conception and s••ming Christ in the soul;
the Entrance of the word of God which does make wise the sim•le, the First principles of the Oracles of God, the f•undations of Says, the First Conception and s••ming christ in the soul;
and Superstitions, and to wander in by paths, with the greatest security, alacrity, confidence, joy, professing (to the Blasphemy of the Gospel, Shame of Martyrs,
and Superstitions, and to wander in by paths, with the greatest security, alacrity, confidence, joy, professing (to the Blasphemy of the Gospel, Shame of Martyrs,
and this not onely under the greatest sufferings, but also the most grosse errors, and grievous sins, prid persidie, perjury, schismes, seditions, treasons,
and this not only under the greatest sufferings, but also the most gross errors, and grievous Sins, pride persidie, perjury, schisms, seditions, treasons,
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giddily to run out without any consideration of the Gate care of entrance, regard unto the Foundation knowledge of, First principals of Religion; but with a blind affection, move forward in any estate? and it is possible to move toward it,
giddily to run out without any consideration of the Gate care of Entrance, regard unto the Foundation knowledge of, First principals of Religion; but with a blind affection, move forward in any estate? and it is possible to move towards it,
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Beloved friends consider mens Estate is Converted, or unconverted, as to God, Christ, and true Religion, the unconverted must make sure they enter the Gate, the strait Gate learn Principles of faith, lay in their Souls the Foundations of, Religion:
beloved Friends Consider men's Estate is Converted, or unconverted, as to God, christ, and true Religion, the unconverted must make sure they enter the Gate, the strait Gate Learn Principles of faith, lay in their Souls the Foundations of, Religion:
Look to Gods order, if ever you will live with God in honour, whatever Religions humour may act you to invite Gods order, you must know the Earth must not be removed for you;
Look to God's order, if ever you will live with God in honour, whatever Religions humour may act you to invite God's order, you must know the Earth must not be removed for you;
It is a Gate a way, singular, not plurall, one, not more not many much of the difficulty in the souls passage to life, would be discharged by the multiplicity of pathes:
It is a Gate a Way, singular, not plural, one, not more not many much of the difficulty in the Souls passage to life, would be discharged by the Multiplicity of paths:
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whatsoever be the many special acts of holiness, the Gate of righteousness is, and can be but one. The means whereby to get eternal life is one and but one: in its general nature, it is special, it is singular:
whatsoever be the many special acts of holiness, the Gate of righteousness is, and can be but one. The means whereby to get Eternal life is one and but one: in its general nature, it is special, it is singular:
and one Spirit, and indeed the speciality of it is fixed in one Person, the Lord Jesus Christ who sayeth of himself I am the Way: and well sayeth the Apostle Paul, Christ is not divided;
and one Spirit, and indeed the speciality of it is fixed in one Person, the Lord jesus christ who Saith of himself I am the Way: and well Saith the Apostle Paul, christ is not divided;
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Christ may be differently dispensed by doctrines of Faith, differentent ordinances for worship and directions unto duty, differently exhibited in his different natures, God, Man, Offices, Prophet, Priest and King,
christ may be differently dispensed by doctrines of Faith, differentent ordinances for worship and directions unto duty, differently exhibited in his different nature's, God, Man, Offices, Prophet, Priest and King,
and intercession, or differently administred, that is, made known, and exhibited by different Ministers in respect of their Kinde, Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors and Teachers,
and Intercession, or differently administered, that is, made known, and exhibited by different Ministers in respect of their Kind, Apostles, prophets, Evangelists, Pastors and Teachers,
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they that embrace not Christ under all his exhibited acts and Offices, under all his dispenced O•dinances, Doctrines and directions, in all and every of his Ministers, enter not the Gate, walk not in the way to eternall life:
they that embrace not christ under all his exhibited acts and Offices, under all his dispensed O•dinances, Doctrines and directions, in all and every of his Ministers, enter not the Gate, walk not in the Way to Eternal life:
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I have often admited, and must confesse I cannot understand that monstrous charity of our Age, that men should turn backs in doctrines of faith and Acts of Worship,
I have often admitted, and must confess I cannot understand that monstrous charity of our Age, that men should turn backs in doctrines of faith and Acts of Worship,
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to constitute contrary Churches, consecrate a contrary Ministry, and so create a contrary worship in the forme (and Forma dat essentiam, ) though the matter be Gods,
to constitute contrary Churches, consecrate a contrary Ministry, and so create a contrary worship in the Form (and Forma that essentiam,) though the matter be God's,
and yet expect that men should know them as Saints, and call them Heirs of Salvation, and conclude them in the Way to heaven, is as much as if men should conclude the ten Tribes, with their new p•iests worshiping God according to the Law of Moses, in their new planted Churches at Dan, and Bethell, were equally related to, interested in,
and yet expect that men should know them as Saints, and call them Heirs of Salvation, and conclude them in the Way to heaven, is as much as if men should conclude the ten Tribes, with their new p•iests worshipping God according to the Law of Moses, in their new planted Churches At Dan, and Bethell, were equally related to, interested in,
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unfitting contentions may arise between Paul and Barnabas, unto an undue heat, concerning Society with a defective brother, insomuch that they may part asunder the one passing to Cyprus the other to Gilicia, an• yet both may meet in Heaven:
unfitting contentions may arise between Paul and Barnabas, unto an undue heat, Concerning Society with a defective brother, insomuch that they may part asunder the one passing to Cyprus the other to Gilicia, an• yet both may meet in Heaven:
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But Barnabas and Peters Contrariety to the course of Christianity in a slavish compliance with the Circumcision, is to be contradicted by a zealous Paul as destructive to salvation:
But Barnabas and Peter's Contrariety to the course of Christianity in a slavish compliance with the Circumcision, is to be contradicted by a zealous Paul as destructive to salvation:
Hooper & Ridley may with two much heat expostulate the retaining Popish rites & Ceremonies appendant to Religion in the reformed Church & yet agree in the straite and fiery pssage to heaven But Saunders cannot in charity hope in heaven to meet Pendleton turning back upon the Truth,
Hooper & Ridley may with two much heat expostulate the retaining Popish Rites & Ceremonies appendant to Religion in the reformed Church & yet agree in the strait and fiery pssage to heaven But Sanders cannot in charity hope in heaven to meet Pendleton turning back upon the Truth,
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I desire to have Charity towards all men, but Charity must operate in due & proper Acts, according to the quality of the Object, the charity which commendeth countenanceth & concludeth certainty of life unto the many wanderers out of heavens way, in the by-pathes of their own fancy and humour,
I desire to have Charity towards all men, but Charity must operate in due & proper Acts, according to the quality of the Object, the charity which commends Countenanceth & Concludeth certainty of life unto the many wanderers out of heavens Way, in the bypaths of their own fancy and humour,
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unto the contradiction of the Truth, and casting off Gods Ordinances, and Gospell ministry, and cutting themselves off from the communion of the Church, is a foolish pitty, inconsistent with the knowledg of Gods order for mans salvation:
unto the contradiction of the Truth, and casting off God's Ordinances, and Gospel Ministry, and cutting themselves off from the communion of the Church, is a foolish pity, inconsistent with the knowledge of God's order for men salvation:
it is strait & narrow or as some, strait & low: close & little, as others or serious, & sorrowful: say others It is a Metaphor made use of, to make knwon the Difficulty, & Danger which doth attend Travellors in the Way to life & happiness,
it is strait & narrow or as Some, strait & low: close & little, as Others or serious, & sorrowful: say Others It is a Metaphor made use of, to make knwon the Difficulty, & Danger which does attend Travelers in the Way to life & happiness,
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nor can men walk in a narrow way with any great pleasure or freedome, no not without striving and pressing many times, to the pinching of their bodyes and perplexing their mind how to pass forward,
nor can men walk in a narrow Way with any great pleasure or freedom, no not without striving and pressing many times, to the pinching of their bodies and perplexing their mind how to pass forward,
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the Gate of righteousness is more strait, the way of holiness is mo•e narrow: such who will enter it must strip themselves of all superfluities of sin, and worldly substance;
the Gate of righteousness is more strait, the Way of holiness is mo•e narrow: such who will enter it must strip themselves of all superfluities of since, and worldly substance;
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they must east off the works of darkness, and a l that sin which c•mpasseth then about, and cast abroad their worldly comforts being read to distribute, willing to communicate, selling that which they have to give unto the poor:
they must east off the works of darkness, and a l that since which c•mpasseth then about, and cast abroad their worldly comforts being read to distribute, willing to communicate, selling that which they have to give unto the poor:
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sometimes the passage may be so strait, that they must strip themselves of their very necessaries, Lands, Livings, Friends, Houses, Brethren, Sisters, Wife, Children,
sometime the passage may be so strait, that they must strip themselves of their very necessaries, Lands, Livings, Friends, Houses, Brothers, Sisters, Wife, Children,
Gods Word must cast down every imagination, and every high thing which exalteth it self against the knowledge of God, and bring into captivity every thought unto the obedience of Christ.
God's Word must cast down every imagination, and every high thing which Exalteth it self against the knowledge of God, and bring into captivity every Thought unto the Obedience of christ.
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Whosoever will walk with God, must walk humbly with God; Christians in heavens way must like Christ, stoop at Gods will under the rage of men, bow down under the fury of the Oppressor,
Whosoever will walk with God, must walk humbly with God; Christians in heavens Way must like christ, stoop At God's will under the rage of men, bow down under the fury of the Oppressor,
mans passage towards heaven is like unto the passage into a prison, or rather a Palace, where the entertainment is by a low, little Wicket, to which men must stoop,
men passage towards heaven is like unto the passage into a prison, or rather a Palace, where the entertainment is by a low, little Wicket, to which men must stoop,
Godliness is a most regular militation, in which the Soldiers are kept close to order, commission and instructions not to move one foot without or beyond the same.
Godliness is a most regular militation, in which the Soldiers Are kept close to order, commission and instructions not to move one foot without or beyond the same.
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and the same God who blessed the house of Obed-Edom for entertaining the Arke, made a Perez Ʋzza for Vzza 's presuming irregularity to uphold it when shaken in the Cart, and in danger to fall;
and the same God who blessed the house of Obed-Edom for entertaining the Ark, made a Perez Ʋzza for Uzza is presuming irregularity to uphold it when shaken in the Cart, and in danger to fallen;
sincerity in Sanctity is a most strait line in which no part is crooked; an upright man goeth right forward in Gods way, without bending on either hand; Christianity is a clear Criticisme;
sincerity in Sanctity is a most strait line in which no part is crooked; an upright man Goes right forward in God's Way, without bending on either hand; Christianity is a clear Criticism;
good is the Councell of Wisdome, turne not to the right or left hand, remove thy foot from evil, Pro. 4.2. What the heathen conclude of morall virtue, is most true of Christian Graces (in medio consistit virtus) true virtue is the narrow midle way, the extreams of which in defect or excesse are manifest and notorious vice:
good is the Council of Wisdom, turn not to the right or left hand, remove thy foot from evil, Pro 4.2. What the heathen conclude of moral virtue, is most true of Christian Graces (in medio consistit virtus) true virtue is the narrow middle Way, the extremes of which in defect or excess Are manifest and notorious vice:
The whole Law was too large a field for mans obedience in innocency his willing subjection to the soveraign power of his Creator, must be proved by the pinch of one forbidden tree, whilst all in their first creation were appointed,
The Whole Law was too large a field for men Obedience in innocency his willing subjection to the sovereign power of his Creator, must be proved by the pinch of one forbidden tree, while all in their First creation were appointed,
but must be approved the Father of the faithful, by hoping above hope, unto the sacrificing of his son Isaac: we have heard of the patience of Job, which is onely remarkable in one point, he charged not God foolishly; we have also heard of the passions of Job, he cursed the day of his birth,
but must be approved the Father of the faithful, by hoping above hope, unto the sacrificing of his son Isaac: we have herd of the patience of Job, which is only remarkable in one point, he charged not God foolishly; we have also herd of the passion of Job, he cursed the day of his birth,
what shall I tell you of Moses, of Jeremiah, of Daniel, of the three Children, of the whole cloud of witnesses, whose faith is found sincere by a single point of obedience, Heb. 11. Christianity is a most narrow Crisis,
what shall I tell you of Moses, of Jeremiah, of daniel, of the three Children, of the Whole cloud of Witnesses, whose faith is found sincere by a single point of Obedience, Hebrew 11. Christianity is a most narrow Crisis,
I must tell such in, no case doth that Rule (Qui bene distinguit, bene docet) distinction is mans direction, hold good so much as in the case of Religion and Salvation, which is many times won or lost, upon a nice and narrow point, eating or not eating an Apple, butchering or not butchering an only Son such who pretend to move in heavens way without distinction, march with confidence, and security to destruction;
I must tell such in, no case does that Rule (Qui bene distinguit, bene docet) distinction is men direction, hold good so much as in the case of Religion and Salvation, which is many times wone or lost, upon a Nicaenae and narrow point, eating or not eating an Apple, butchering or not butchering an only Son such who pretend to move in heavens Way without distinction, march with confidence, and security to destruction;
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no difficulty, no danger in a way, which needeth no distinction; saving Grace is a discerning Spirit; the spiritual man is a discerner of the things of God;
no difficulty, no danger in a Way, which needs no distinction; Saving Grace is a discerning Spirit; the spiritual man is a discerner of the things of God;
and relation, avoyding all deviations, as well as defects, and this cannot be observed if not discerned; there is a simplicity of the Gospel, from to which we must not be beguiled, a truth of the Gospel according to which we must walk with right steps, the outlet of distinction, is the inlet of delusion; neglect to discern the truth that you may embrace it in the love of it;
and Relation, avoiding all deviations, as well as defects, and this cannot be observed if not discerned; there is a simplicity of the Gospel, from to which we must not be beguiled, a truth of the Gospel according to which we must walk with right steps, the outlet of distinction, is the inlet of delusion; neglect to discern the truth that you may embrace it in the love of it;
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take heed what you hear, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and the like, are insignificant directions to men of no distinction: the neglect of distinction, will make Peter a sinfull Conformist, as well as those pointed at in Heb. 10 25. were sinfull non-communicants: there is no estate in which we are in the world, which is not on both hands bounded with sin:
take heed what you hear, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and the like, Are insignificant directions to men of no distinction: the neglect of distinction, will make Peter a sinful Conformist, as well as those pointed At in Hebrew 10 25. were sinful non-communicants: there is no estate in which we Are in the world, which is not on both hands bounded with since:
are we Prosperous? it is a narrow point to receive the Creatures of God with thanksgiving, to use them humbly and with sobriety, not unto pride and tyranny, security and carnall confidence, in the casting off God, or contempt of our brethren:
Are we Prosperous? it is a narrow point to receive the Creatures of God with thanksgiving, to use them humbly and with sobriety, not unto pride and tyranny, security and carnal confidence, in the casting off God, or contempt of our brothers:
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How Hard do we find it, in the day of affliction, and distresse, to shun sinfull, senselesse Apathie, Stoicall stupidity, and impatient anxiety, peircing grief or fear, heart-perplexing, God-provoking Cares and Complaints, not to lay aside,
How Hard do we find it, in the day of affliction, and distress, to shun sinful, senseless Apathy, Stoical stupidity, and impatient anxiety, piercing grief or Fear, heart-perplexing, God-provoking Cares and Complaints, not to lay aside,
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and lye in si•ence, without repining or charging God foolishly: or charging piety to be perplexing folly: but to lay our Mouthes in the dust under our opressed innocency,
and lie in si•ence, without repining or charging God foolishly: or charging piety to be perplexing folly: but to lay our Mouths in the dust under our oppressed innocency,
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truly friends, my experience hath found it a strait Gate, a narrow way, to retain quick and lively sences, under the restraint of a lively faith: to fear and grieve,
truly Friends, my experience hath found it a strait Gate, a narrow Way, to retain quick and lively Senses, under the restraint of a lively faith: to Fear and grieve,
when his providence and their perplexing state doth call for weeping and mourning: and on the other hand he rebuketh excesse of passion as no lesse prophane:
when his providence and their perplexing state does call for weeping and mourning: and on the other hand he Rebuketh excess of passion as no less profane:
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not to fear is inhumane; to fear without faith, is Ʋnchristian; not to care is contrary to reason, to care unto vexations diffidence, concerning future events, is contrary to true Religion; not to mourn in, misery is incongruous to men, (Subjects of sence and reason) to mourn as without hope is incongruous to Christans, in whom reason is rectifyed,
not to Fear is inhumane; to Fear without faith, is Ʋnchristian; not to care is contrary to reason, to care unto vexations diffidence, Concerning future events, is contrary to true Religion; not to mourn in, misery is incongruous to men, (Subject's of sense and reason) to mourn as without hope is incongruous to Christians, in whom reason is rectified,
we have heard of the passions of Job; I could never understand the patience, and meekness of Malefactors, who suffered the utmost sorrows, under the greatest, most manifest Guilt, without the least of grief,
we have herd of the passion of Job; I could never understand the patience, and meekness of Malefactors, who suffered the utmost sorrows, under the greatest, most manifest Gilded, without the least of grief,
which (to the Blasphemy of Christianity and its Martyrs) they call Christian courage, sure I am that they who rejoyced with joy unspeakable and full of Glory, beleiving in whom they had not seen, were in heavinese under all kind of grief, through manifold temptations; and they who trusted in the living God, who had delivered,
which (to the Blasphemy of Christianity and its Martyrs) they call Christian courage, sure I am that they who rejoiced with joy unspeakable and full of Glory, believing in whom they had not seen, were in heavinese under all kind of grief, through manifold temptations; and they who trusted in the living God, who had Delivered,
and Christians, is a narrow strait, an estate of great difficulty and danger; the same bounds and strait Limitts attend our relation and the dutyes thereof;
and Christians, is a narrow strait, an estate of great difficulty and danger; the same bounds and strait Limits attend our Relation and the duties thereof;
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How hard for Subjects (as sincere David ) to retain Loyalty and affection towards oppressing persecuteing Princes? How hard for Servants to be subject to their Masters, not onely the meek and gentle,
How hard for Subject's (as sincere David) to retain Loyalty and affection towards oppressing persecuteing Princes? How hard for Servants to be Subject to their Masters, not only the meek and gentle,
onely because they are in Moses chair. to beware of the leaven of the Pharises, being bound to hear them, who ordinarily teach for doctrines the traditions of men, and make the word of God of none effect:
only Because they Are in Moses chair. to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, being bound to hear them, who ordinarily teach for doctrines the traditions of men, and make the word of God of none Effect:
to be zealous for reformation, without running into, or striking hands with separation, is, hic labor hoc opus to religious hearts who walk uprightly according to the truth of the Gospel, a strait gate, a narrow way, a narrow Crisis and point of duty, which cannot be declined without danger,
to be zealous for Reformation, without running into, or striking hands with separation, is, hic labour hoc opus to religious hearts who walk uprightly according to the truth of the Gospel, a strait gate, a narrow Way, a narrow Crisis and point of duty, which cannot be declined without danger,
The scope and drift of the Sermon is to shew the bounds and limits of the way of life, the restraints of Religion, which the error and superstition of the Jews had broken down, to the facilitating of their passage to Heaven.
The scope and drift of the Sermon is to show the bounds and Limits of the Way of life, the restraints of Religion, which the error and Superstition of the jews had broken down, to the facilitating of their passage to Heaven.
His directions unto duty begin with a determination of dread, He that breaketh the least of these Commandements shall be least in the kingdome of Heaven:
His directions unto duty begin with a determination of dread, He that breaks the least of these commandments shall be least in the Kingdom of Heaven:
Murther he determineth in a sc•rnful word in gesture: Adultery in the cast of the eye: Disobedience in the neglect of a parent prophaning Gods Na•e in a groundless and trivial Oath: the whole matters of his Sermon are most strict Rules, in the observation whereof he placeth perfection, in similitude to God:
Murder he determineth in a sc•rnful word in gesture: Adultery in the cast of the eye: Disobedience in the neglect of a parent profaning God's Na•e in a groundless and trivial Oath: the Whole matters of his Sermon Are most strict Rules, in the observation whereof he places perfection, in similitude to God:
and in this very Text the strait is opposed to the wide Gate, the narrow to the broad way, the way of sin is an open Common, the champian ground, in which the mighty Hunters against the Lord doe sport themselves without any limits:
and in this very Text the strait is opposed to the wide Gate, the narrow to the broad Way, the Way of since is an open Common, the champion ground, in which the mighty Hunters against the Lord do sport themselves without any Limits:
but the way of Sanctity is an Enclosure, a passage perillous, fickle, difficult, dangerous, in which men cannot move without fear and care, without pain and grief, without crosses and losses, without smart and suffering, without pressing and striving,
but the Way of Sanctity is an Enclosure, a passage perilous, fickle, difficult, dangerous, in which men cannot move without Fear and care, without pain and grief, without Crosses and losses, without smart and suffering, without pressing and striving,
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for enemies are behind, and walls of water doe on each fide enclose us, if we give back the enemies will destroy us, we cannot step aside but the Sea will drown us;
for enemies Are behind, and walls of water do on each fide enclose us, if we give back the enemies will destroy us, we cannot step aside but the Sea will drown us;
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by going forward we may meet with a wilderness march, and many encounters with the sons of Anack, and the Kings of the Countries through which we travel:
by going forward we may meet with a Wilderness march, and many encounters with the Sons of Anack, and the Kings of the Countries through which we travel:
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before I pass to application, I shall note and but note unto you the Arguments which doe convincingly demonstrate that strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and I shall not wander to seek them, they are suggested in the Text, and are these.
before I pass to application, I shall note and but note unto you the Arguments which do convincingly demonstrate that strait is the gate, and narrow is the Way which leads unto life, and I shall not wander to seek them, they Are suggested in the Text, and Are these.
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Life is the end unto which this way doth lead, and that you heard before is an estate of excellency, its obtainment and effecting must needs be by means of intricacy; difficulty is inseparably attendant on dignity: the passage into a Princes Pallace is not common or easie,
Life is the end unto which this Way does led, and that you herd before is an estate of excellency, its obtainment and effecting must needs be by means of intricacy; difficulty is inseparably attendant on dignity: the passage into a Princes Palace is not Common or easy,
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Needs there be any more said to convince you, that Grace and Holiness is a strait gate and narrow way, then to tell you it leadeth unto glory: this estate was not purchased without the Lord Jesus coming from Heaven, being tempted by the Devil, tormented by men, forsaken by God,
Needs there be any more said to convince you, that Grace and Holiness is a strait gate and narrow Way, then to tell you it leads unto glory: this estate was not purchased without the Lord jesus coming from Heaven, being tempted by the devil, tormented by men, forsaken by God,
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How are •en affrighted from, and afflicted in the wayes of godliness, because of reproach of singularity? which should be rather their inducement and encouragement to perseverance with all diligence;
How Are •en affrighted from, and afflicted in the ways of godliness, Because of reproach of singularity? which should be rather their inducement and encouragement to perseverance with all diligence;
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many may follow Christ but there are few will sell that they have, and give to the poor some will deny themselves, take up their crosse and follow him many will call him Lord, Lord,
many may follow christ but there Are few will fell that they have, and give to the poor Some will deny themselves, take up their cross and follow him many will call him Lord, Lord,
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a common Road, is a beaten Road, every man will travel the open way, few will take pains to passe through straits to the poscessions of life and glory.
a Common Road, is a beaten Road, every man will travel the open Way, few will take pains to pass through straits to the possessions of life and glory.
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This gate ie a strait, this way is narrow, for there is in it no entrance, no processe without diligence. our Saviour did direct his curionists questions to strive to enter in at the strait gate,
This gate ie a strait, this Way is narrow, for there is in it no Entrance, no process without diligence. our Saviour did Direct his curionists questions to strive to enter in At the strait gate,
and confine my selfe to my Text, and our Saviours method (viz.) an exhortation, affectionately to embrace and earnestly to presse forward in the strait gate and narrow way.
and confine my self to my Text, and our Saviors method (viz.) an exhortation, affectionately to embrace and earnestly to press forward in the strait gate and narrow Way.
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and narrow is the way that leadeth unto life, and let difficulty, persuade, provoke your diligence consider the words and exhortation of our Saviour, enter in at the strait gate,
and narrow is the Way that leads unto life, and let difficulty, persuade, provoke your diligence Consider the words and exhortation of our Saviour, enter in At the strait gate,
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it guideth our choice & affections to embrace: according to St. Luke, it provoketh our industry in pursuit of our chosen object, that we may not miss to attain the end:
it guideth our choice & affections to embrace: according to Saint Lycia, it provokes our industry in pursuit of our chosen Object, that we may not miss to attain the end:
enter in at the strait gate, that is, chuse, and affectionately embrace the way of danger and difficulty, in which you cannot move without eare and cost, without courage and consideration, without pressing and perplexity;
enter in At the strait gate, that is, choose, and affectionately embrace the Way of danger and difficulty, in which you cannot move without ear and cost, without courage and consideration, without pressing and perplexity;
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It leadeth unto life: as if he should have said, you see before you different paths, you are to make your choice, be by me advised to consider, that broad way, and wide gate, leadeth to destruction;
It leads unto life: as if he should have said, you see before you different paths, you Are to make your choice, be by me advised to Consider, that broad Way, and wide gate, leads to destruction;
and live as you list, without regard to, or restraint by Gods holy Word, you shall enjoy present case, and future endless misery: but if you decline this broad way,
and live as you list, without regard to, or restraint by God's holy Word, you shall enjoy present case, and future endless misery: but if you decline this broad Way,
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and enter the strait Gate, deny your selves, enter the way of Gods Commandements, and walk uprightly in them, not turning aside to the right or left hand, you must indeed undergo present hardship,
and enter the strait Gate, deny your selves, enter the Way of God's commandments, and walk uprightly in them, not turning aside to the right or left hand, you must indeed undergo present hardship,
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who will not labour for life, rather then lie still and die? Who will not pass some straits to possess such glory, rather then live in pleasure and lose salvation for ever? who at the day of judgement will not chuse the portion of Lazarus before that of Dives? How sad a check is it to Dives comforts to hear the Lord say, Thou hast now thy good things,
who will not labour for life, rather then lie still and die? Who will not pass Some straits to possess such glory, rather then live in pleasure and loose salvation for ever? who At the day of judgement will not choose the portion of Lazarus before that of Dives? How sad a check is it to Dives comforts to hear the Lord say, Thou hast now thy good things,
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and resolveth, that he, in this life afflicted, shall be in Abrahams bosome abundantly comforted, cost what it can, be it never so strait and narrow, enter in at the strait gate, it leadeth unto life.
and resolves, that he, in this life afflicted, shall be in Abrahams bosom abundantly comforted, cost what it can, be it never so strait and narrow, enter in At the strait gate, it leads unto life.
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enter into it, for life is the end of it, strive unto this entrance for you labour for life, and that calleth for the utmost diligence and violence of endeavours:
enter into it, for life is the end of it, strive unto this Entrance for you labour for life, and that calls for the utmost diligence and violence of endeavours:
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though it is not wages, you must work for it, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, with a fear of diligence, not of diffidence and despondency:
though it is not wages, you must work for it, work out your own salvation with Fear and trembling, with a Fear of diligence, not of diffidence and despondency:
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the slothful in Christianity can never inherit the promise the kingdome of Heaven suffers violence, the violent take it by force fight so as to get victory,
the slothful in Christianity can never inherit the promise the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, the violent take it by force fight so as to get victory,
for strait is the gate and narrow is the way that leadeth unto life. Give me leave to inforce this general Exhortation, unto an industrious pressing on in holiness,
for strait is the gate and narrow is the Way that leads unto life. Give me leave to enforce this general Exhortation, unto an Industria pressing on in holiness,
Misteries are not easily understood, it is a peculiar priviledge, a special favour• a guift from heaven, from God, to know the misteries of the Kingdome of Heaven:
Mysteres Are not Easily understood, it is a peculiar privilege, a special favour• a gift from heaven, from God, to know the Mysteres of the Kingdom of Heaven:
Examples of exact obedience are very few: one Noah serving providence in the means of his own appointment, is the Preacher of Righteousness: to the old world, one Abraham is the patterne of perfect resignation to God a sufficient: one Moses for meeknesse; one Iob, for patience, one David, for Int•g ity, and so singular Saints have trodden, the tracts of speciall Graces, in the way to Heaven:
Examples of exact Obedience Are very few: one Noah serving providence in the means of his own appointment, is the Preacher of Righteousness: to the old world, one Abraham is the pattern of perfect resignation to God a sufficient: one Moses for meekness; one Job, for patience, one David, for Int•g City, and so singular Saints have trodden, the tracts of special Graces, in the Way to Heaven:
how in a a prosperous state, how to carry in society, and variety of Society? how to carry in solitudes? how to live by faith in all conditions? how to live under Gods Ordinances, under all dispensations how to do the duty of a Minister and of a common member to the Church? How to pursue the purity,
how in a a prosperous state, how to carry in society, and variety of Society? how to carry in Solitudes? how to live by faith in all conditions? how to live under God's Ordinances, under all dispensations how to do the duty of a Minister and of a Common member to the Church? How to pursue the purity,
and how to preserve the entity of the Church? how to advance the power of godliness? and how to attend and edify our selves by Gods Ordinances, under confused corrupt disorderly prophane administration? In a word h•w to perceive,
and how to preserve the entity of the Church? how to advance the power of godliness? and how to attend and edify our selves by God's Ordinances, under confused corrupt disorderly profane administration? In a word h•w to perceive,
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many Spirits not being of God, so maerrors in doctrine, darkning the faith, such subtill insinuations of seducers, drawing from the truth that the Ministers of God cannot b•t fear, the people should be beguiled from simplicity of the Gospell:
many Spirits not being of God, so maerrors in Doctrine, darkening the faith, such subtle insinuations of seducers, drawing from the truth that the Ministers of God cannot b•t Fear, the people should be beguiled from simplicity of the Gospel:
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And the people cannot but find by Peters fall, it is an hard matter to walk up rightly according to the truth of the Gospell, the Devil transforming himself into An Angell of light is not soon or easily discerned,
And the people cannot but find by Peter's fallen, it is an hard matter to walk up rightly according to the truth of the Gospel, the devil transforming himself into an Angel of Light is not soon or Easily discerned,
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or discovered, good men may be catched with error, yea Peter and Barnabas goodmen, and Ministers may be carried away; with the dissimulation of seducers;
or discovered, good men may be catched with error, yea Peter and Barnabas Good men, and Ministers may be carried away; with the dissimulation of seducers;
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every steep in the streets is to follow the stroak of a begun victory: after, yea immediately after, they were enlightned, they endured a great fight of afflictions:
every steep in the streets is to follow the stroke of a begun victory: After, yea immediately After, they were enlightened, they endured a great fight of afflictions:
Wrestl•ng not with flesh and blood, but against Principalities and pow•rs against the Rulers of the darkness of this world and spirituall wickedness, in high Places,
Wrestl•ng not with Flesh and blood, but against Principalities and pow•rs against the Rulers of the darkness of this world and spiritual wickedness, in high Places,
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so subtle and many are the temptati•n• of the Devil, that it is hard for the most serious soldier under Christs Banner to be able to stand against the Wiles of th Devil. Oh strait Gate: Oh narrow way;
so subtle and many Are the temptati•n• of the devil, that it is hard for the most serious soldier under Christ Banner to be able to stand against the Wiles of that devil. O strait Gate: O narrow Way;
Christians, if in good earnest you seek life, you must strive, you cannot without great strugling unto and against, vanquish the difficulties of obscurity, opposition,
Christians, if in good earnest you seek life, you must strive, you cannot without great struggling unto and against, vanquish the difficulties of obscurity, opposition,
Strive to enter in at the strait gate, for your entrance is indispensably necessary; the gate to life is but one, and no entrance into this gate without striving: No possibility of salvation but in Gods way, be it never so contrary to our own will:
Strive to enter in At the strait gate, for your Entrance is indispensably necessary; the gate to life is but one, and no Entrance into this gate without striving: No possibility of salvation but in God's Way, be it never so contrary to our own will:
And so narrow is the punctillio of piety, and passage to life that a passion, a point of good manners doth many times divert us, and endanger our salvation;
And so narrow is the punctilio of piety, and passage to life that a passion, a point of good manners does many times divert us, and endanger our salvation;
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This is the Argument by which the Apostle perswadeth diligence and activity for salvation, Work out (saith he) your own salvation, for it is God that worketh in you to will and to do of his own pleasure.
This is the Argument by which the Apostle Persuadeth diligence and activity for salvation, Work out (Says he) your own salvation, for it is God that works in you to will and to do of his own pleasure.
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Such as proceed in the conflict under Christs Banner, shall not fail of the conquest; such as persevere in pressing forward, shall find the grace of Christ sufficient for them,
Such as proceed in the conflict under Christ Banner, shall not fail of the conquest; such as persevere in pressing forward, shall find the grace of christ sufficient for them,
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their judgements were herein informed, but their affections were not herein inflamed; for he that hath an heart shall never want strength to go to heaven;
their Judgments were herein informed, but their affections were not herein inflamed; for he that hath an heart shall never want strength to go to heaven;
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How did the Patriarchs press on the bare perceptions of faith, not having received the promise (which we have performed) but seeing them afar off, saluting them at a distance;
How did the Patriarchs press on the bore perceptions of faith, not having received the promise (which we have performed) but seeing them afar off, saluting them At a distance;
The conscience of duty will make a sincere Saint confess, that in the most exact of his obedience, he is an unprofitable servant; but when we shall come to make a sensible comparison between the dignity we receive,
The conscience of duty will make a sincere Saint confess, that in the most exact of his Obedience, he is an unprofitable servant; but when we shall come to make a sensible comparison between the dignity we receive,
The light and momentany afflictions through which we pass here, are not to be compared to the exceeding, eternal weight of glory which we shall enjoy hereafter.
The Light and momentany afflictions through which we pass Here, Are not to be compared to the exceeding, Eternal weight of glory which we shall enjoy hereafter.
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Christian Friends, I hope the consideration of these things will excite your diligence, and provoke you to press through the many difficulties and dangers which are in the way to heaven,
Christian Friends, I hope the consideration of these things will excite your diligence, and provoke you to press through the many difficulties and dangers which Are in the Way to heaven,
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What now remaineth but that I present you with some few Directions, which being well observed may facilitate your passage to glory, alleviate your burden,
What now remains but that I present you with Some few Directions, which being well observed may facilitate your passage to glory, alleviate your burden,
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the only assurance and encouragement that God ever gave, or his servants ever desired in all their undertakings of difficulty and danger was, his presence; Jeremiah must stand as an iron wall,
the only assurance and encouragement that God ever gave, or his Servants ever desired in all their undertakings of difficulty and danger was, his presence; Jeremiah must stand as an iron wall,
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To be well skilled in the Map, is the great benefit of travel: And to have good intelligence of the enemies Quarters, is the great advantage of Warfare:
To be well skilled in the Map, is the great benefit of travel: And to have good intelligence of the enemies Quarters, is the great advantage of Warfare:
The Lord Jesus resolved his Disciples to be more then half in Heaven, when he could assure them they knew the place, and they knew the way. My beloved cleave closs to the Scriptures,
The Lord jesus resolved his Disciples to be more then half in Heaven, when he could assure them they knew the place, and they knew the Way. My Beloved cleave closs to the Scriptures,
and study them, they shew the new Jerusalem which is above, the Rivers, Rocks and shelves, the Ports, Creeks, Straits and narrow passages which you pass;
and study them, they show the new Jerusalem which is above, the rivers, Rocks and shelves, the Ports, Creeks, Straits and narrow passages which you pass;
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the dictates of men, the traditions of the Church, the determination of Council, the Laws of Princes, are improper, imperfect directions to the duties whereby we travel to Heaven.
the dictates of men, the traditions of the Church, the determination of Council, the Laws of Princes, Are improper, imperfect directions to the duties whereby we travel to Heaven.
But I would have you to remember Israels wilderness-march to the Land of promise was in every step directed by the immediate Oracles of God: And the eie of Faith did direct the Patriarchs through many narrow, strait passages, to seek the City not made with hands,
But I would have you to Remember Israel's Wilderness-march to the Land of promise was in every step directed by the immediate Oracles of God: And the eye of Faith did Direct the Patriarchs through many narrow, strait passages, to seek the city not made with hands,
and triumphantly resolve neither distress, nor tribulation, nor persecution, nor peril, nor sword, nor famine, nor nakedness, shall be able to seperate from his love of Christ, but in these he shall be more then a Conqueror; they who consider it is written of Gods Servants,
and triumphantly resolve neither distress, nor tribulation, nor persecution, nor peril, nor sword, nor famine, nor nakedness, shall be able to separate from his love of christ, but in these he shall be more then a Conqueror; they who Consider it is written of God's Servants,
for thy sake we are killed all the day long, and accounted sheep for the slaughter, will not think much to lay down or lose his life in the Gate, by pressing in the narrow way to life;
for thy sake we Are killed all the day long, and accounted sheep for the slaughter, will not think much to lay down or loose his life in the Gate, by pressing in the narrow Way to life;
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Convince we our selves that Christ will have our all, or none of us, he will be imbraced above all, he hath declared whosoever loveth Lands, Houses, or Wife,
Convince we our selves that christ will have our all, or none of us, he will be embraced above all, he hath declared whosoever loves Lands, Houses, or Wife,
Remember we, that through much tribulation we enter into Heaven, that the true Religion and course of Godliness did and doth call for the loss of all outward comforts,
remember we, that through much tribulation we enter into Heaven, that the true Religion and course of Godliness did and does call for the loss of all outward comforts,
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uncatechised souls having confused notions of faith, which through want of order, and ability, do perplex and entangle themselves in the ways of piety, many times in a blind zeal they confound the substance, and Circumstances of Gods Ordinances;
uncatechised Souls having confused notions of faith, which through want of order, and ability, do perplex and entangle themselves in the ways of piety, many times in a blind zeal they confound the substance, and circumstances of God's Ordinances;
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Wisdom to guide our affairs will make our burden easie, the spirit of grace and sanctification is a spirit of discerning, the spiritual man judgeth all things; Heavens way is in nothing so strait and narrow as in the bounds w•ich restrain us;
Wisdom to guide our affairs will make our burden easy, the Spirit of grace and sanctification is a Spirit of discerning, the spiritual man Judgeth all things; Heavens Way is in nothing so strait and narrow as in the bounds w•ich restrain us;
the Devil and his instruments are so politique and subtle, that without a spirit of discerning they will readily delude, they lead captive silly souls;
the devil and his Instruments Are so politic and subtle, that without a Spirit of discerning they will readily delude, they led captive silly Souls;
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want of judgment causeth superstitious scrupulosity, rash censuring, vain presumption, and feigned reverence, he that is not able to discern between good and evil;
want of judgement Causes superstitious scrupulosity, rash censuring, vain presumption, and feigned Reverence, he that is not able to discern between good and evil;
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or in their room and stead, and direct their own conversation in, and according to the speciality of duty, which the providence of God and their present state doth require.
or in their room and stead, and Direct their own Conversation in, and according to the speciality of duty, which the providence of God and their present state does require.
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And know how to chuse or refuse things indifferent, and sever them from things necessary, and walk with even, upright feet according to the truth of the Gospel.
And know how to choose or refuse things indifferent, and sever them from things necessary, and walk with even, upright feet according to the truth of the Gospel.
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if we will yeild free and full obedience to the Captain of our Salvation? Let therefore your judgement guide affection; piety, prevail against policy; what you should, against what you would do. Let Gods Will once revealed become unto you the reason of all obedience in action, and acquiescency in passion;
if we will yield free and full Obedience to the Captain of our Salvation? Let Therefore your judgement guide affection; piety, prevail against policy; what you should, against what you would do. Let God's Will once revealed become unto you the reason of all Obedience in actium, and acquiescency in passion;
and bring every proud thought and high imagination in subjection to the will of Christ, debates of flesh and blood are distracting to the mind, and destructive to the soul.
and bring every proud Thought and high imagination in subjection to the will of christ, debates of Flesh and blood Are distracting to the mind, and destructive to the soul.
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the bending carnal, wrangling reason to the pleasure of the most high, will pass us with much ease through the strait Gate and narrow way which doth lead to life.
the bending carnal, wrangling reason to the pleasure of the most high, will pass us with much ease through the strait Gate and narrow Way which does led to life.
It was a saying beseeming a cursed Cain, Am I my Brothers keeper? Gospel Counsel is that Christians consider one another, to provoke unto love and good works, that they exhort one another daily,
It was a saying beseeming a cursed Cain, Am I my Brother's keeper? Gospel Counsel is that Christians Consider one Another, to provoke unto love and good works, that they exhort one Another daily,
Keep in Gods true Church, and under Gods true Ministers. These are the most certain conducts unto glory, the very Ship and Pilots which convey us unto Life;
Keep in God's true Church, and under God's true Ministers. These Are the most certain conducts unto glory, the very Ship and Pilots which convey us unto Life;
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union with, and subjection unto these, is our security in all straits, and propriety in all the promises, God hath promised nothing to individual persons,
Union with, and subjection unto these, is our security in all straits, and propriety in all the promises, God hath promised nothing to Individu Persons,
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but all •hings to and for his Church, and so to the Sons of Zion, as members of his Church, non-continuance in Communion with the Church, is in Gospel language, not holding the head, by which the whole is increased.
but all •hings to and for his Church, and so to the Sons of Zion, as members of his Church, noncontinuance in Communion with the Church, is in Gospel language, not holding the head, by which the Whole is increased.
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Gods ordinary power and presence of grace is confined to his Church Catholique Visible (for of the invisible these things cannot be predicated) and therefore ex Ecclesia nulla salus: All men of all opinions concerning the form of the Church, do agree in this, That there is no ordinary way of salvation out of the Church;
God's ordinary power and presence of grace is confined to his Church Catholic Visible (for of the invisible these things cannot be predicated) and Therefore ex Ecclesia nulla salus: All men of all opinions Concerning the from of the Church, do agree in this, That there is no ordinary Way of salvation out of the Church;
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departing, expostulating presence, those that fear his name, and mourn for the abominations they cannot mend, must not withdraw themselves, despise or neglect his Ordinances,
departing, expostulating presence, those that Fear his name, and mourn for the abominations they cannot mend, must not withdraw themselves, despise or neglect his Ordinances,
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When the sons of Ely by their prophaness, and the violent disorder of their Ministration, caused the people to loath the offerings of the Lord, I find not that any did leave off or forbear to bring them:
When the Sons of Ely by their profaneness, and the violent disorder of their Ministration, caused the people to loath the offerings of the Lord, I find not that any did leave off or forbear to bring them:
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for why should I turn aside by the flocks of thy Companions? If thou know n•t, O thou fairest among women, go thy way forth by the footsteps of the flocks,
for why should I turn aside by the flocks of thy Sodales? If thou know n•t, Oh thou Fairest among women, go thy Way forth by the footsteps of the flocks,
worshipping the true God with his own Ordinances, as to the matter, but by a self-consecrated Ministry in self determined places (and so defective in the essential form) and for their profession,
worshipping the true God with his own Ordinances, as to the matter, but by a self-consecrated Ministry in self determined places (and so defective in the essential from) and for their profession,
and pretence of relation to Christ called his Companions: In this strait they seriously enquire and pray God for direction what to do, and which way to turn;
and pretence of Relation to christ called his Sodales: In this strait they seriously inquire and pray God for direction what to do, and which Way to turn;
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in their folly, declining to Idolatry, in their schisms and rents from their mother; in their prophaness, apostacy and rebellion in Church and Commonwealth.
in their folly, declining to Idolatry, in their schisms and rends from their mother; in their profaneness, apostasy and rebellion in Church and Commonwealth.
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Here is shewed two marks of the true Church of God; The footsteps of his flocks, Assemblies of Gods people to his true Ordinances; and his own Ministers.
Here is showed two marks of the true Church of God; The footsteps of his flocks, Assemblies of God's people to his true Ordinances; and his own Ministers.
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The crisis of pietie in this case, is to maintain our converse with God in his own Ordinances, dispensed in a mode, grievous yea loathsom to our souls;
The crisis of piety in this case, is to maintain our converse with God in his own Ordinances, dispensed in a mode, grievous yea loathsome to our Souls;
Observe it, Christs Ministrie was most vehemently, convincingly, enragingly invective against the erronious Doctrines, prophane and supersticious lives of the Church of the Jews,
Observe it, Christ Ministry was most vehemently, convincingly, enragingly invective against the erroneous Doctrines, profane and superstitious lives of the Church of the jews,
and her Priests, and Teachers, yet he continued communion with her, and appeared an Advocate for her against the flocks of his companions, self-gathered, constituted Churches;
and her Priests, and Teachers, yet he continued communion with her, and appeared an Advocate for her against the flocks of his Sodales, self-gathered, constituted Churches;
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but disown not the Church, despise not the Ministry, decline not the Worship whilst they exist the Lords. Look to it that your zeal to purity, break not unity;
but disown not the Church, despise not the Ministry, decline not the Worship while they exist the lords. Look to it that your zeal to purity, break not unity;
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But I beseech you, when the great shepherd shall come to judge between sheep and sheep, between you and your shepherds, let him finde you on the mountains of Israel, though scattered and afflicted.
But I beseech you, when the great shepherd shall come to judge between sheep and sheep, between you and your shepherd's, let him find you on the Mountains of Israel, though scattered and afflicted.
I must tell you my determination is by Gods grace to seek purity of Ordinances in union with the Church, and by non conforming communion to witness against,
I must tell you my determination is by God's grace to seek purity of Ordinances in Union with the Church, and by non conforming communion to witness against,
Go continually Armed; your course of piety is a constant militation, be then wary Souldiers, be Armed Cap-a•pe, take unto you the whole Armour of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day;
Go continually Armed; your course of piety is a constant militation, be then wary Soldiers, be Armed Cap-a•pe, take unto you the Whole Armour of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day;
have your Loyns girt with verity, principles of truth, the spirit of a sound mind; your breast guarded with the brestplate of Righteousness, integrity of heart;
have your Loins girded with verity, principles of truth, the Spirit of a found mind; your breast guarded with the breastplate of Righteousness, integrity of heart;
In every step you set you have sharp shells, heart-peircing, passion-provoking crosses, losses, distresses and afflictions, you have need of patience, that when you have done the Will of God you may inherit the promise;
In every step you Set you have sharp shells, heart-piercing, passion-provoking Crosses, losses, Distresses and afflictions, you have need of patience, that when you have done the Will of God you may inherit the promise;
advance in your Christian conversation, and you shall with ease encounter and overcome all opposition for the Captain of our Salvation hath led our enemies captive,
advance in your Christian Conversation, and you shall with ease encounter and overcome all opposition for the Captain of our Salvation hath led our enemies captive,
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Grace is the form of it, I will be your God, I will write my Law on your hearts, I will put my spirit within you, you shall walk in my ways, my grace shall be sufficient for you;
Grace is the from of it, I will be your God, I will write my Law on your hearts, I will put my Spirit within you, you shall walk in my ways, my grace shall be sufficient for you;
Grace is the end of it, our sanctification here, and our salvation hereafter, and the means necessary unto both in the way of their obtainment; and our pursuit of them;
Grace is the end of it, our sanctification Here, and our salvation hereafter, and the means necessary unto both in the Way of their obtainment; and our pursuit of them;
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This Covenant is the Contract of the Bible, the compendium of the Gospel, Christ is Mediator, the Ministers are dispencers, Ordinances are the dispensations, Faith and Obedience are the conditions, Grace and Glory, with all good things is the matter of this everlasting Covenant;
This Covenant is the Contract of the bible, the compendium of the Gospel, christ is Mediator, the Ministers Are dispencers, Ordinances Are the dispensations, Faith and obedience Are the conditions, Grace and Glory, with all good things is the matter of this everlasting Covenant;
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when we are in darkness and danger between the narrow Creeks, and strait passages of Sylla and Caribdis, this Covenant is a light, a Lanthorn at Land to guide us,
when we Are in darkness and danger between the narrow Creeks, and strait passages of Sylla and Charybdis, this Covenant is a Light, a Lantern At Land to guide us,
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This Covenant will dissolve our doubts, direct our duties, and dictate our comforts in all straits, in all conditions, this and that I must do, or not do;
This Covenant will dissolve our doubts, Direct our duties, and dictate our comforts in all straits, in all conditions, this and that I must do, or not do;
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by this, when I a poor Gentile consider Abraham is ignorant of me, and Jacob knoweth me not, can yet cry unto the Lord thou art my God; by this when I am in the Furnace;
by this, when I a poor Gentile Consider Abraham is ignorant of me, and Jacob Knoweth me not, can yet cry unto the Lord thou art my God; by this when I am in the Furnace;
and so when I sit in darkness and can see no light, I can trust in the name of the Lord, and stay my self upon my God, faithful in Covenant, who will not fail me;
and so when I fit in darkness and can see no Light, I can trust in the name of the Lord, and stay my self upon my God, faithful in Covenant, who will not fail me;
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you look for experience, and I tell you this in the uprightness of my heart, in my late condition the Covenant of Grace was my great comfort, the consideration of the Covenant was my councel.
you look for experience, and I tell you this in the uprightness of my heart, in my late condition the Covenant of Grace was my great Comfort, the consideration of the Covenant was my council.
and your depraved nature being apt to wander, averse and indisposed to diligence and activity in holiness, you cannot but find strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life,
and your depraved nature being apt to wander, averse and indisposed to diligence and activity in holiness, you cannot but find strait is the gate, and narrow is the Way which leads unto life,
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