GREAT and remarkable Objects of Misery ought sensibly to touch the breast of every Christian; for pity and compassion is the very Essence of Christianity:
GREAT and remarkable Objects of Misery ought sensibly to touch the breast of every Christian; for pity and compassion is the very Essence of Christianity:
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not only the frequent Sufferings of others, for Crimes of the same nature, who were design'd for your examples, to the intent you should not have lusted after evil things as they also did;
not only the frequent Sufferings of Others, for Crimes of the same nature, who were designed for your Examples, to the intent you should not have lusted After evil things as they also did;
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and that your departure hence may not be to you the beginning of true sorrows, may not consign you over to a doleful Eternity, is the End and Design of this Discourse, by persuading you carefully to make use of the few remaining moments allotted to you, to lay them all out with the utmost of your power, in bringing, in forcing your selves to Repentance;
and that your departure hence may not be to you the beginning of true sorrows, may not consign you over to a doleful Eternity, is the End and Design of this Discourse, by persuading you carefully to make use of the few remaining moments allotted to you, to lay them all out with the utmost of your power, in bringing, in forcing your selves to Repentance;
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as to the nature or degree of that Repentance which God requires in order to eternal Salvation, I shall in the 1st. Place endeavour to detect and lay open to you, the many Errors and Mistakes men usually run into in relation to this Duty:
as to the nature or degree of that Repentance which God requires in order to Eternal Salvation, I shall in the 1st. Place endeavour to detect and lay open to you, the many Errors and Mistakes men usually run into in Relation to this Duty:
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And to every one of these I shall add an Application very suitable for you to lay to Heart. 2dly. I shall in plain and express terms shew you what the Duty of Repentance is, to which so valuable a Blessing as Forgiveness of Sins is annex'd;
And to every one of these I shall add an Application very suitable for you to lay to Heart. 2dly. I shall in plain and express terms show you what the Duty of Repentance is, to which so valuable a Blessing as Forgiveness of Sins is annexed;
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for there is abundance of truth in that known and ancient saying (which so nearly concerns you), That though Repentance be never too late before God when it is true,
for there is abundance of truth in that known and ancient saying (which so nearly concerns you), That though Repentance be never too late before God when it is true,
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and that God who has promised Pardon to the Penitent, has no where promised the Grace of Repentance to those that continually turn their backs upon it,
and that God who has promised Pardon to the Penitent, has no where promised the Grace of Repentance to those that continually turn their backs upon it,
Thus most men resolve to believe it consists in a bare Sorrow and Remorse for Sin. But how widely does he mistake the true nature of Repentance, that thinks it only Grief and a self-reprehension for having done somewhat amiss? How unjustly,
Thus most men resolve to believe it consists in a bore Sorrow and Remorse for Sin. But how widely does he mistake the true nature of Repentance, that thinks it only Grief and a self-reprehension for having done somewhat amiss? How unjustly,
and without equity does he confine and imprison it? For if this were Repentance, we need not persuade men to it, 'tis impossible for them to forbear it,
and without equity does he confine and imprison it? For if this were Repentance, we need not persuade men to it, it's impossible for them to forbear it,
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For Actual Sin is such a shock and force on right Reason, such a contradiction to that inward standing Principle of Conscience, which Almighty God has Mercifully implanted in the breast of every Man, that as nothing but want of due consideration can be the parent of wickedness,
For Actual since is such a shock and force on right Reason, such a contradiction to that inward standing Principle of Conscience, which Almighty God has Mercifully implanted in the breast of every Man, that as nothing but want of due consideration can be the parent of wickedness,
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so on the least reflection afterwards, especially when our Sins have taken such hold upon us, that they have consign'd us over to Punishment, we must sensibly know, that 'tis an evil and a bitter thing to depart from the living God.
so on the least reflection afterwards, especially when our Sins have taken such hold upon us, that they have consigned us over to Punishment, we must sensibly know, that it's an evil and a bitter thing to depart from the living God.
We must of course, and with grief wish our Sins uncommitted, as naturally as the Mad-man does dislike the sad effects of his destructive fury when his fit of Frenzy is over, and the sober interval come.
We must of course, and with grief wish our Sins uncommitted, as naturally as the Madman does dislike the sad effects of his destructive fury when his fit of Frenzy is over, and the Sobrium interval come.
What judgment then of a future condition can here be given? Who in such Circumstances (beside God himself) can separate or distinguish the acts of sincere Repentance, from the natural horror and anguish that does arise from Sin? Who can say this is Divine, this Human? This proceeds from a due sense of Sin,
What judgement then of a future condition can Here be given? Who in such circumstances (beside God himself) can separate or distinguish the acts of sincere Repentance, from the natural horror and anguish that does arise from since? Who can say this is Divine, this Human? This proceeds from a due sense of since,
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and resolve to bring your selves to this frame of mind, that you would not only grieve, (which is nothing else but Passion) but be also active and willing to do any thing to gain your God;
and resolve to bring your selves to this frame of mind, that you would not only grieve, (which is nothing Else but Passion) but be also active and willing to do any thing to gain your God;
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if we depart from Iniquity before it brings us to punishment, and Christianly fence our selves against it, by Vows and Promises, by Resolutions and Ingagements to the contrary, this, I confess, looks as if we were in earnest with God and our own Souls;
if we depart from Iniquity before it brings us to punishment, and Christianly fence our selves against it, by Vows and Promises, by Resolutions and Engagements to the contrary, this, I confess, looks as if we were in earnest with God and our own Souls;
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and yet to think that all who do this, go to Heaven, is certainly an Opinion the most destructive to Practical Christianity that can possibly be invented.
and yet to think that all who do this, go to Heaven, is Certainly an Opinion the most destructive to Practical Christianity that can possibly be invented.
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and therefore here you may behold the imminent danger of your Condition, in the impossibility that lies on you to know or try the sincerity of your hearts in the performance of this part of Repentance (for a part of Repentance I allow it to be).
and Therefore Here you may behold the imminent danger of your Condition, in the impossibility that lies on you to know or try the sincerity of your hearts in the performance of this part of Repentance (for a part of Repentance I allow it to be).
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without which, all Resolution is nothing but Fallacy and Deceit; nay, without question, your own Hearts can dictate terrible things to you on this account.
without which, all Resolution is nothing but Fallacy and Deceit; nay, without question, your own Hearts can dictate terrible things to you on this account.
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and then you may the better believe your selves, and, in your Circumstances, have the best reason to believe your God in his abundant Mercy may accept of those Resolutions you unfeignedly make, instead of those Actions you have not time to perform.
and then you may the better believe your selves, and, in your circumstances, have the best reason to believe your God in his abundant Mercy may accept of those Resolutions you unfeignedly make, instead of those Actions you have not time to perform.
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And here, not to raise false Schemes, the product of Presumption and deceitful Hopes, let us go to the Law and the Prophets, to Christ and his Apostles,
And Here, not to raise false Schemes, the product of Presumption and deceitful Hope's, let us go to the Law and the prophets, to christ and his Apostles,
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When the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and does that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive, says the Prophet, Ezek. 18. 27. He that covereth his sins shall not prosper;
When the wicked man turns away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and does that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive, Says the Prophet, Ezekiel 18. 27. He that Covereth his Sins shall not prosper;
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Bring forth fruits meet for repentance, says the Fore-runner of Christ, Matth. 3. 8. And Christ himself, Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit, is hewn down,
Bring forth fruits meet for Repentance, Says the Forerunner of christ, Matthew 3. 8. And christ himself, Every tree that brings not forth good fruit, is hewn down,
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and mean the same thing in the style of the Holy Scriptures: And the reason that God himself, Ezek. 18. 28. gives for his pardoning a Sinner, is not because he grieves,
and mean the same thing in the style of the Holy Scriptures: And the reason that God himself, Ezekiel 18. 28. gives for his pardoning a Sinner, is not Because he grieves,
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Repentance is properly an habit, not a few doleful wishes of amendment, forc'd from us by the imminent danger our Sins have meritoriously plung'd us in.
Repentance is properly an habit, not a few doleful wishes of amendment, forced from us by the imminent danger our Sins have meritoriously plunged us in.
than the common Opinion that possesses most Christians, and persuades them that Repentance is a sudden and momentary Act, which begins and is perfected on the Mind in an instant;
than the Common Opinion that Possesses most Christians, and persuades them that Repentance is a sudden and momentary Act, which begins and is perfected on the Mind in an instant;
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and then they usually call for help, and ask, What they shall do to be saved? When in their own Consciences they know they can do scarce any thing at all;
and then they usually call for help, and ask, What they shall do to be saved? When in their own Consciences they know they can do scarce any thing At all;
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But the main Question is, Whether this is the ordinary method of God in bringing us to Heaven? and that it is not, the whole stream and intrinsick design of the Gospel sufficiently declares.
But the main Question is, Whither this is the ordinary method of God in bringing us to Heaven? and that it is not, the Whole stream and intrinsic Design of the Gospel sufficiently declares.
And methinks nothing can more plainly demonstrate this, than the consideration of what our Saviour lays down in the Fourth of St. Mark at the 26th, 27th, and 28th Verses, as a manifest description of the usual Operation of the Blessed Spirit of God on the Souls of men;
And methinks nothing can more plainly demonstrate this, than the consideration of what our Saviour lays down in the Fourth of Saint Mark At the 26th, 27th, and 28th Verses, as a manifest description of the usual Operation of the Blessed Spirit of God on the Souls of men;
and the Warmth and Influences of Heaven, it will then take root downward and bear fruit upward, it will proceed from one degree to another, till the Crop kindly comes to full ripeness and perfection.
and the Warmth and Influences of Heaven, it will then take root downward and bear fruit upward, it will proceed from one degree to Another, till the Crop kindly comes to full ripeness and perfection.
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but Conviction always goes before Conversion, and is followed by a regular proceedure from strength to strength, from grace to grace, till in due time we come to the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ.
but Conviction always Goes before Conversion, and is followed by a regular procedure from strength to strength, from grace to grace, till in due time we come to the measure of the stature of the fullness of christ.
And how often has he offer'd this Gift to every one of you? And how unkindly have you refused it? How then can you expect it again? Or should he out of his unwearied pity, once more, in this needful time of trouble, vouchsafe to stretch it out to you,
And how often has he offered this Gift to every one of you? And how unkindly have you refused it? How then can you expect it again? Or should he out of his unwearied pity, once more, in this needful time of trouble, vouchsafe to stretch it out to you,
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How should you with wonder and astonishment at his Mercy lay hold on it? And therefore whatever goood Motions of Restitution, Confession, of giving God the Glory,
How should you with wonder and astonishment At his Mercy lay hold on it? And Therefore whatever good Motions of Restitution, Confessi, of giving God the Glory,
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but receive them with gratitude, follow their guidance exactly, and look upon them as the last trial, the utmost effort of the Blessed Spirit for your Repentance and Salvation.
but receive them with gratitude, follow their guidance exactly, and look upon them as the last trial, the utmost effort of the Blessed Spirit for your Repentance and Salvation.
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you have cut off all possibility of knowing whether your Resolutions are sincere or no; nothing but time (ordinarily speaking) can shew that to any one but God;
you have Cut off all possibility of knowing whither your Resolutions Are sincere or no; nothing but time (ordinarily speaking) can show that to any one but God;
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and therefore not only resolve, but faithfully do every thing to unweave the web of your Iniquities, to appease and reconcile your selves to your Offended Maker, ingenuously inquire What you shall do to be sav'd? and carefully follow Instruction,
and Therefore not only resolve, but faithfully do every thing to unweave the web of your Iniquities, to appease and reconcile your selves to your Offended Maker, ingenuously inquire What you shall do to be saved? and carefully follow Instruction,
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and if so (as without all peradventure so it is) to what a miserable uncertainty of Salvation are you then reduc'd? for how can you be said to live a good Life,
and if so (as without all Peradventure so it is) to what a miserable uncertainty of Salvation Are you then reduced? for how can you be said to live a good Life,
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will do most good on others, and sooner lead you to Heaven, than the bold mistaken Pretences of Peace and Assurance: Exercise every Act of Humiliation.
will do most good on Others, and sooner led you to Heaven, than the bold mistaken Pretences of Peace and Assurance: Exercise every Act of Humiliation.
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and therefore spare no pains, but kneel, and weep, and read, and watch, and fast, and pray, and use your utmost endeavours, that you may not enter into Eternal Condemnation.
and Therefore spare no pains, but kneel, and weep, and read, and watch, and fast, and pray, and use your utmost endeavours, that you may not enter into Eternal Condemnation.
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The word of God plainly tells us, That the end of sin is shame and destruction, Phil. 3. 19. And yet many never throughly believe this, till they are beyond question convinc'd of the truth of it, till 'tis evidently prov'd on themselves;
The word of God plainly tells us, That the end of since is shame and destruction, Philip 3. 19. And yet many never thoroughly believe this, till they Are beyond question convinced of the truth of it, till it's evidently proved on themselves;
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Had you that are now standing on the very brinks of Eternity, ready to be swept into it by the stroke of Justice, had you believ'd this sad truth, by the Example of others, you might have died the common death, and been visited with the visitation of all men.
Had you that Are now standing on the very brinks of Eternity, ready to be swept into it by the stroke of justice, had you believed this sad truth, by the Exampl of Others, you might have died the Common death, and been visited with the Visitation of all men.
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And there is no doubt but you have us'd all the Sollicitation of Friends; and, I hope, have apply'd your selves to God with greater earnestness than ever;
And there is no doubt but you have used all the Solicitation of Friends; and, I hope, have applied your selves to God with greater earnestness than ever;
or that of the New (as we find it all along alluding to it) and then it means the Eternal Punishment due to Sinners for their obstinate continuance in Sin, in spight of all Warnings, all Admonitions to the contrary;
or that of the New (as we find it all along alluding to it) and then it means the Eternal Punishment due to Sinners for their obstinate Continuance in since, in spite of all Warnings, all Admonitions to the contrary;
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and I will treat of these two promiscuously, and then separate them by the Practical Application I shall make, first to You that are by the Goodness of God,
and I will Treat of these two promiscuously, and then separate them by the Practical Application I shall make, First to You that Are by the goodness of God,
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And if we look into the Holy Scriptures, we shall find frequent mention of an acceptable time, and of a day of salvation, which we are earnestly advis'd on no account to let slip.
And if we look into the Holy Scriptures, we shall find frequent mention of an acceptable time, and of a day of salvation, which we Are earnestly advised on no account to let slip.
and in a day of salvation I have helped thee. And hence came that passionate wish in the 18th. verse of the 48th. chap. O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments!
and in a day of salvation I have helped thee. And hence Come that passionate wish in the 18th. verse of the 48th. chap. Oh that thou Hadst harkened to my Commandments!
Now this acceptable time, this season in which God may be found in Mercy, is very often in Scripture opposed to another space of time, in which some of the Children of Men shall not be accepted, in which they shall not be succoured, at least from the Temporal Calamities they are under,
Now this acceptable time, this season in which God may be found in Mercy, is very often in Scripture opposed to Another Molle of time, in which Some of the Children of Men shall not be accepted, in which they shall not be succored, At least from the Temporal Calamities they Are under,
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yet this at last will be found a sad mistake, and a time will come, in which he will surely repay the deeds of the obstinate wicked Person on his own head,
yet this At last will be found a sad mistake, and a time will come, in which he will surely repay the Deeds of the obstinate wicked Person on his own head,
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for we know that all things that relate to the Practice of Holiness, or the Punishment of Sin, all things of this kind that were written aforetime, were written for our Example;
for we know that all things that relate to the Practice of Holiness, or the Punishment of since, all things of this kind that were written aforetime, were written for our Exampl;
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And therefore whatsoever did keep them out of that good Land, or cut them off from it, the same, proportionably, will cut us off from Heaven, and cast us into Hell;
And Therefore whatsoever did keep them out of that good Land, or Cut them off from it, the same, proportionably, will Cut us off from Heaven, and cast us into Hell;
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thus Unbelief or Disobedience, says St. Paul, kept them in the Wilderness, barr'd them out of Canaan, and made God swear in his wrath, that they should not enter into his rest:
thus Unbelief or Disobedience, Says Saint Paul, kept them in the Wilderness, barred them out of Canaan, and made God swear in his wrath, that they should not enter into his rest:
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And then it follows, Let us (us Christians) likewise fear, lest a promise being left us of entring into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
And then it follows, Let us (us Christians) likewise Fear, lest a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
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And what is pointblank to the purpose in hand, chap. 4. v. 7. Again he limiteth a certain day, saying, To day if you will hear his voice, harden not your hearts;
And what is pointblank to the purpose in hand, chap. 4. v. 7. Again he limiteth a certain day, saying, To day if you will hear his voice, harden not your hearts;
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and then it follows v. 11. let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, (he means Heaven, the resting-Place of Christians) lest any man fall after the same example of disobedience or unbelief;
and then it follows v. 11. let us labour Therefore to enter into that rest, (he means Heaven, the resting-Place of Christians) lest any man fallen After the same Exampl of disobedience or unbelief;
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So then to Christians there is a time of Salvation, a certain prescrib'd time, in which their Repentance and sincere Endeavours of Obedience shall be accepted and crown'd with Success;
So then to Christians there is a time of Salvation, a certain prescribed time, in which their Repentance and sincere Endeavours of obedience shall be accepted and crowned with Success;
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and the opposite to this must be some other portion of time, in which these blessed advantages (being wilfully overslip'd) will not be again obtained:
and the opposite to this must be Some other portion of time, in which these blessed advantages (being wilfully overslipped) will not be again obtained:
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And to this purpose, make a careful distinction at this juncture, between Nature and Grace; between Passion, and the just sense of your Duty towards God.
And to this purpose, make a careful distinction At this juncture, between Nature and Grace; between Passion, and the just sense of your Duty towards God.
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repeat, and vow them all again to indulgent Heaven, and yet this may be nothing but the effect of that warmth of Admiration, which such a sudden turn in your Affairs will naturally produce;
repeat, and Voelli them all again to indulgent Heaven, and yet this may be nothing but the Effect of that warmth of Admiration, which such a sudden turn in your Affairs will naturally produce;
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if with a just abhorrence of your selves, and a design for the future to retract them, you deliberately consider what were the beginnings of Wickedness,
if with a just abhorrence of your selves, and a Design for the future to retract them, you deliberately Consider what were the beginnings of Wickedness,
but brings salvation; teaching us, that denying ungodliness, and worldly lusts, we should live righteously, soberly and godly in this present world.
but brings salvation; teaching us, that denying ungodliness, and worldly Lustiest, we should live righteously, soberly and godly in this present world.
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Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God, and our Saviour Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity,
Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God, and our Saviour jesus christ, who gave himself for us, that he might Redeem us from all iniquity,
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The neglect of this Lesson has cost you dear, and the practising of it for the time to come, is the only true Return you can make to that Merciful God, who has deliver'd your Souls from death, your Eyes from tears, and now offers his Grace for the future, to keep your feet from falling.
The neglect of this lesson has cost you dear, and the practising of it for the time to come, is the only true Return you can make to that Merciful God, who has Delivered your Souls from death, your Eyes from tears, and now offers his Grace for the future, to keep your feet from falling.
when you walkt according to the course of this world, according to the Prince of the power of the air, the spirit that worketh in the children of disobedience;
when you walked according to the course of this world, according to the Prince of the power of the air, the Spirit that works in the children of disobedience;
And now I shall come to the last and most deplorable Portion of my Discourse, to speak particularly to you that are doom'd to dye, and to persuade you to endeavour to behave your selves so, that though your Temporal Calamity be unavoidable,
And now I shall come to the last and most deplorable Portion of my Discourse, to speak particularly to you that Are doomed to die, and to persuade you to endeavour to behave your selves so, that though your Temporal Calamity be unavoidable,
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I will (if the former part of my Discourse has fully bent your minds to good Counsel before it be evidently too late) endeavour to shew you a Glimpse of Mercy;
I will (if the former part of my Discourse has Fully bent your minds to good Counsel before it be evidently too late) endeavour to show you a Glimpse of Mercy;
but a ready unbiass'd Freedom of Mind to impart and lay open every thing plain and naked, to be judg'd of by those who sincerely desire to direct you to Heaven:
but a ready unbiased Freedom of Mind to impart and lay open every thing plain and naked, to be judged of by those who sincerely desire to Direct you to Heaven:
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And let me beseech you to yield to their advice, and trust those whose desire is the Salvation of your Souls, rather than those who have done all they can to destroy them.
And let me beseech you to yield to their Advice, and trust those whose desire is the Salvation of your Souls, rather than those who have done all they can to destroy them.
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And Repentance is scarce any thing else but Restitution, (join'd with a due Sorrow and Confession) a Restoring to God the lost Service of his Creature;
And Repentance is scarce any thing Else but Restitution, (joined with a due Sorrow and Confessi) a Restoring to God the lost Service of his Creature;
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and a Restoring our Selves (by the Grace of God) to the first Dignity of our Nature, to the Purity and Holiness, which was that Image of God in which we were created.
and a Restoring our Selves (by the Grace of God) to the First Dignity of our Nature, to the Purity and Holiness, which was that Image of God in which we were created.
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a part you may do, and let me intreat you to do it freely, so freely, that you your selves may have a rational ground to suppose you would have done the whole,
a part you may do, and let me entreat you to do it freely, so freely, that you your selves may have a rational ground to suppose you would have done the Whole,
Restitution to the utmost of your power, and Confession to the Glory of God, and hindring the progress of Wickedness in others, is a necessary part of Repentance.
Restitution to the utmost of your power, and Confessi to the Glory of God, and hindering the progress of Wickedness in Others, is a necessary part of Repentance.
and therefore say and do, restore and confess every thing necessary to unravel thy former Wicked Life, to take off the ill effects of thy Example, to disingage thy Companions from the Evils thou hast brought them into, or accompanied them in.
and Therefore say and do, restore and confess every thing necessary to unravel thy former Wicked Life, to take off the ill effects of thy Exampl, to disengage thy Sodales from the Evils thou hast brought them into, or accompanied them in.
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And let not the Spirit of slumber rest upon you, do not willingly stupify your selves, do not (now 'tis so very near) put the evil day far off, by endeavouring not to think of it, much less by diverting the thoughts thereof by any thing really sinful,
And let not the Spirit of slumber rest upon you, do not willingly stupify your selves, do not (now it's so very near) put the evil day Far off, by endeavouring not to think of it, much less by diverting the thoughts thereof by any thing really sinful,
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but rather employ the small remainder of your time to the best purposes, in continually prostrating your selves before the Throne of Mercy, in freely owning to all the Righteous Judgment of God upon you for your former Trangressions,
but rather employ the small remainder of your time to the best Purposes, in continually prostrating your selves before the Throne of Mercy, in freely owning to all the Righteous Judgement of God upon you for your former Transgressions,
and in making your Departure hence as profitable to the Souls of Men as possibly you can, by beating down all pernicious vain glorious thoughts of dying bravely,
and in making your Departure hence as profitable to the Souls of Men as possibly you can, by beating down all pernicious vain glorious thoughts of dying bravely,
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and willingly lay down every weight of Sin that has so long beset them, and which without laying down, will soon sink them into the Dwelling of Everlasting Misery.
and willingly lay down every weight of since that has so long beset them, and which without laying down, will soon sink them into the Dwelling of Everlasting Misery.
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and then be thou fully reconcil'd unto them, for his sake, and through his Mediation, who came to Bear and Atone for the Sins of the World, thy beloved Son,
and then be thou Fully reconciled unto them, for his sake, and through his Mediation, who Come to Bear and Atone for the Sins of the World, thy Beloved Son,
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