The necessity and advantage of an early victory over Satan with some rules for the obtaining it : in a sermon reached to an auditory in London / by T. Cruso.
THERE is such a fulness in the Scripture, as truly renders it a perfect Rule, and capable of throughly furnishing unto all good works both the man of God, and the babe in Christ; for it does so suitably accommodate it self to the various cases and conditions of all persons, that none need to be at a loss for particular direction,
THERE is such a fullness in the Scripture, as truly renders it a perfect Rule, and capable of thoroughly furnishing unto all good works both the man of God, and the babe in christ; for it does so suitably accommodate it self to the various cases and conditions of all Persons, that none need to be At a loss for particular direction,
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As every one's general Duty is plainly laid down, so our most special Duties are described likewise, which arise from the special circumstances wherein we stand.
As every one's general Duty is plainly laid down, so our most special Duties Are described likewise, which arise from the special Circumstances wherein we stand.
And among other things, the Holy Ghost is pleas'd to consider our differing Ages, for which reason he makes use of the beloved Disciple's Pen here in the Text, to write to three sorts, Fathers, Young men, and little Children; and he writes that which was proper for them all, according to those measures of spiritual improvement and proficiency, which they might be justly suppos'd to make.
And among other things, the Holy Ghost is pleased to Consider our differing Ages, for which reason he makes use of the Beloved Disciple's Pen Here in the Text, to write to three sorts, Father's, Young men, and little Children; and he writes that which was proper for them all, according to those measures of spiritual improvement and proficiency, which they might be justly supposed to make.
All that receive the seed into good ground, do not bear equal fruit; some bring forth an hundred fold, some sixty, and some thirty: Now if we were to apply this to those three ranks of persons which have been mentioned, it would be expected that the Fathers should produce an hundred for their share, the Young Men sixty, and the Children thirty.
All that receive the seed into good ground, do not bear equal fruit; Some bring forth an hundred fold, Some sixty, and Some thirty: Now if we were to apply this to those three ranks of Persons which have been mentioned, it would be expected that the Father's should produce an hundred for their share, the Young Men sixty, and the Children thirty.
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and therefore in the flower of their years it becomes them to be valiant Soldiers of Christ; and if through Grace they are made successful against the enemies of their Souls, it is their greatest honour. 3. I write unto you little children,
and Therefore in the flower of their Years it becomes them to be valiant Soldiers of christ; and if through Grace they Are made successful against the enemies of their Souls, it is their greatest honour. 3. I write unto you little children,
And indeed, if in our tender years, when we first begin to speak, and discover some buddings of reason, we are taught to have some proportionable sense of our Father in Heaven, who hath formed our spirits within us, 'tis an happy presage of our future increase in Divine Wisdom.
And indeed, if in our tender Years, when we First begin to speak, and discover Some buddings of reason, we Are taught to have Some proportionable sense of our Father in Heaven, who hath formed our spirits within us, it's an happy presage of our future increase in Divine Wisdom.
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and accordingly I propose this Doctrinal Truth, as the foundation of the whole, That An early victory over the wicked one, is the peculiar duty of young persons.
and accordingly I propose this Doctrinal Truth, as the Foundation of the Whole, That an early victory over the wicked one, is the peculiar duty of young Persons.
Again, the tares are the children of the wicked one (says Christ) which in plainer terms, is the children of the Devil, as the same kind of persons are stiled in other places.
Again, the tares Are the children of the wicked one (Says christ) which in plainer terms, is the children of the devil, as the same kind of Persons Are styled in other places.
Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, meaning the murtherer from the beginning. And again, he who is begotten of God, keepeth himself, and that wicked one (who is emphatically so) toucheth him not. The same Name is once put upon Antichrist; and it is no wonder,
Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, meaning the murderer from the beginning. And again, he who is begotten of God, Keepeth himself, and that wicked one (who is emphatically so) touches him not. The same Name is once put upon Antichrist; and it is no wonder,
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Then shall that wicked (or lwless one NONLATINALPHABET, resembled formerly by Antiochus, who did according to his Arbitrary will ) be revealed, &c. If we look to Antichrist's Pedigree, Constitution,
Then shall that wicked (or lwless one, resembled formerly by Antiochus, who did according to his Arbitrary will) be revealed, etc. If we look to Antichrist's Pedigree, Constitution,
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and Practice, this Character will be found much more agreeing to him, than that blasphemously assumed Title of His Holiness, which the Roman Proselites readily bestow upon their Infamous Head.
and Practice, this Character will be found much more agreeing to him, than that blasphemously assumed Title of His Holiness, which the Roman Proselytes readily bestow upon their Infamous Head.
Now 'tis evident enough, that Antichrist is not here meant in the Text by the wicked one; for how could they be said to have overcome him, that had not yet appear'd; the mystery of iniquity was then working, but not brought forth:
Now it's evident enough, that Antichrist is not Here meant in the Text by the wicked one; for how could they be said to have overcome him, that had not yet appeared; the mystery of iniquity was then working, but not brought forth:
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many Antichrists were risen, very dangerous and Heretical Seducers (such as our Modern opposers of the Godhead of Christ ) but the Antichrist did not discover himself to the world till a great while after.
many Antichrists were risen, very dangerous and Heretical Seducers (such as our Modern opposers of the Godhead of christ) but the Antichrist did not discover himself to the world till a great while After.
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he being our principal enemy without us, though undoubtedly all his Officers and Emissaries, his Agents and Instruments in the world are included under him,
he being our principal enemy without us, though undoubtedly all his Officers and Emissaries, his Agents and Instruments in the world Are included under him,
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But then it may be inquir'd, why are those vast multitudes of Apostare Spirits, whom we have to combat with, set forth and represented as a single Adversary? What an innumerable Company of fallen Angels may we well suppose,
But then it may be inquired, why Are those vast Multitudes of Apostare Spirits, whom we have to combat with, Set forth and represented as a single Adversary? What an innumerable Company of fallen Angels may we well suppose,
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when a Legion of them could be spar'd to take up their quarters in one Man? What therefore should be the reason that they are all contracted and summ'd up into a wicked one? I answer,
when a Legion of them could be spared to take up their quarters in one Man? What Therefore should be the reason that they Are all contracted and summed up into a wicked one? I answer,
1. In opposition to Christ, who is stiled the Holy One. Our Lord Jesus, and the Ruler of the darkness of this World, are the Heads of two contrary Parties;
1. In opposition to christ, who is styled the Holy One. Our Lord jesus, and the Ruler of the darkness of this World, Are the Heads of two contrary Parties;
they have their distinct Seeds, between whom there is a rooted and incurable Enmity; they have two opposite Kingdoms, and govern by quite contrary Laws. What concord hath Christ with Belial? And therefore as Christ is one (not divided,
they have their distinct Seeds, between whom there is a rooted and incurable Enmity; they have two opposite Kingdoms, and govern by quite contrary Laws. What concord hath christ with Belial? And Therefore as christ is one (not divided,
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or else, what is the meaning of the (NONLATINALPHABET) Prince of the Devils? And why does our Lord speak of the Devil and his Angels? This intimates some preheminence and command,
or Else, what is the meaning of thee () Prince of the Devils? And why does our Lord speak of the devil and his Angels? This intimates Some pre-eminence and command,
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It is very probable that the Ringleader in the first Rebellion (for which they were immiedately expell'd out of Heaven) is still the President of that infernal Society;
It is very probable that the Ringleader in the First Rebellion (for which they were immiedately expelled out of Heaven) is still the President of that infernal Society;
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Secondly, What is it to overcome this wicked one? To open this the more fully, I would do these three things. 1. Undeceive those, who satisfy themselves with a great deal less than is truly necessary. 2. Remove the mistakes of those, who think more necessary,
Secondly, What is it to overcome this wicked one? To open this the more Fully, I would do these three things. 1. Undeceive those, who satisfy themselves with a great deal less than is truly necessary. 2. Remove the mistakes of those, who think more necessary,
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Such a formal defiance is often accompanied and followed with a real subjection. The application of the token of the covenant to Simon Magus, did not discharge him from the bond of iniquity. Many of the worst enemies of the Cross of Christ, have been solemnly engag'd to fight under that banner.
Such a formal defiance is often accompanied and followed with a real subjection. The application of the token of the Covenant to Simon Magus, did not discharge him from the bound of iniquity. Many of the worst enemies of the Cross of christ, have been solemnly engaged to fight under that banner.
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as the Uncircumcised Nations of old did him less service than some profligate Jews, whose Dedication to God had been sealed by Circumcision. There is no Ordinance of God which works as a Charm, without being practically improved for our defence against our Spiritual Enemies.
as the Uncircumcised nations of old did him less service than Some profligate jews, whose Dedication to God had been sealed by Circumcision. There is no Ordinance of God which works as a Charm, without being practically improved for our defence against our Spiritual Enemies.
A vain mind is his safe harbour, who he do not betray his influence by a notoriously vain conversation. A lurking sin in the bosom will be the Pillar of his Throne, when the behaviour appears most innocent and blameless.
A vain mind is his safe harbour, who he do not betray his influence by a notoriously vain Conversation. A lurking since in the bosom will be the Pillar of his Throne, when the behaviour appears most innocent and blameless.
We must not make those cases the Test where the Devil shoots wide, and offers suggestions that we have little or no inducement within us to comply with,
We must not make those cases the Test where the devil shoots wide, and offers suggestions that we have little or no inducement within us to comply with,
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but can we beat him out of his strong-hold, or stand against him when he falls in with the stream of our own sinful inclinations? If the Money had not wrought upon Judas 's Covetousness, perhaps his heart (as bad as it was) would never have been allured into so base a Treason.
but can we beatrice him out of his stronghold, or stand against him when he falls in with the stream of our own sinful inclinations? If the Money had not wrought upon Judas is Covetousness, perhaps his heart (as bad as it was) would never have been allured into so base a Treason.
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It is not for Satan's interest to terrify, where he reigns without controul; it much more concerns him to feed our presumptions, and lull us asleep by a false peace, lest our awakening should make way for our Conversion.
It is not for Satan's Interest to terrify, where he reigns without control; it much more concerns him to feed our presumptions, and lull us asleep by a false peace, lest our awakening should make Way for our Conversion.
When we are least sensible of the Devil's opposition, it is certainly most fatal; this is no sign of our getting ground against him, but proves that he hath more throughly subdued and vanquisht us, and that he now keeps us at his own beck.
When we Are least sensible of the Devil's opposition, it is Certainly most fatal; this is no Signen of our getting ground against him, but Proves that he hath more thoroughly subdued and vanquished us, and that he now keeps us At his own beck.
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How many repulses soever he meet with, we must look for fresh Assaults; how oft soever we put him to flight, he will assuredly be invading us again. The King of Israel had smitten the Syrians with a very great slaughter, and yet the Prophete warned him, that at the return of the year, the King of Syria would make another attempt. So it is here;
How many repulses soever he meet with, we must look for fresh Assaults; how oft soever we put him to flight, he will assuredly be invading us again. The King of Israel had smitten the Syrians with a very great slaughter, and yet the Prophet warned him, that At the return of the year, the King of Syria would make Another attempt. So it is Here;
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2. It is not indispensibly necessary to our overcoming in the Gospel-sense, that we should be Conquerors over him in every particular Temptation. He that is never brought to give his deliberate Consent, may yet be foil'd by an unwilling Surprize. Satans prevalency is not to be concluded from every Sin of infirmity or weakness;
2. It is not Indispensibly necessary to our overcoming in the Gospel sense, that we should be Conquerors over him in every particular Temptation. He that is never brought to give his deliberate Consent, may yet be foiled by an unwilling Surprise. Satan prevalency is not to be concluded from every since of infirmity or weakness;
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for who then should be saved? Or who then is recovered out of his Snare? The bruised Serpent is not utterly disabled from piercing us with his Sting. When the fiery Darts of the Devil are continually flying so thick and swift was they do, it is not to be imagin'd that every one of them should be quencht as soon as thrown. A Man, who does not out of choice, or with design, give place to the Devil, (which is the main thing that the Apostle forbids and cautions against) may nevertheless be sometimes over-power'd by him.
for who then should be saved? Or who then is recovered out of his Snare? The Bruised Serpent is not utterly disabled from piercing us with his Sting. When the fiery Darts of the devil Are continually flying so thick and swift was they do, it is not to be imagined that every one of them should be quenched as soon as thrown. A Man, who does not out of choice, or with Design, give place to the devil, (which is the main thing that the Apostle forbids and cautions against) may nevertheless be sometime overpowered by him.
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3. It is not necessary that we should enjoy the certain and comfortable Persuasion of this overcoming in our own minds, 'Tis possible to have the Victory, and for the Enemy to be put to flight,
3. It is not necessary that we should enjoy the certain and comfortable Persuasion of this overcoming in our own minds, It's possible to have the Victory, and for the Enemy to be put to flight,
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Many a weak (and yet sincere) believer under dark and melancholy Clouds, does think himself conquered, when he is at the same time more than Conqueror. It is the usual method of Satan to affright most, where he is capable of hurting least. He finds it no hard thing at some particular seasons to scare us with imaginary Wounds; as Jacob mourned for his Son Joseph, supposing him to be torn in pieces, when his Coat was only dipt in blood, by the Artifice of his malicious Brethren, to cover the delusion.
Many a weak (and yet sincere) believer under dark and melancholy Clouds, does think himself conquered, when he is At the same time more than Conqueror. It is the usual method of Satan to affright most, where he is capable of hurting lest. He finds it no hard thing At Some particular seasons to scare us with imaginary Wounds; as Jacob mourned for his Son Joseph, supposing him to be torn in Pieces, when his Coat was only dipped in blood, by the Artifice of his malicious Brothers, to cover the delusion.
4. It is not absolutely necessary to our overcoming of him, that there should be a total extinguishing of that principle in our selves, which disposes us to yield to him.
4. It is not absolutely necessary to our overcoming of him, that there should be a total extinguishing of that principle in our selves, which disposes us to yield to him.
Nor does any Man in Temptation wholly oppose that Temptation, tho he do get the mastery of it in the end. Indwelling Sin in the best of Saints will side with the Tempter,
Nor does any Man in Temptation wholly oppose that Temptation, though he do get the mastery of it in the end. Indwelling since in the best of Saints will side with the Tempter,
The Believer in such a case, is like a Kingdom divided, and yet he stands; but 'tis by virtue of those Divine Succours which are sent in to him, (of which more afterwards).
The Believer in such a case, is like a Kingdom divided, and yet he Stands; but it's by virtue of those Divine Succours which Are sent in to him, (of which more afterwards).
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There is always a war in our Members, and too often a Captivity, there is at the best, a Contention and struggle within, which Satan gets some advantage from,
There is always a war in our Members, and too often a Captivity, there is At the best, a Contention and struggle within, which Satan gets Some advantage from,
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1. The Devil is truly overcome, when his Seat is thrown down, and an end put to his allowed Dominion. If he be deposed from his usurpt Supremacy, and not suffered to Reign, he is really conquer'd.
1. The devil is truly overcome, when his Seat is thrown down, and an end put to his allowed Dominion. If he be deposed from his usurped Supremacy, and not suffered to Reign, he is really conquered.
Wheresoever Christ is set up as King, and appointed to be head (by the Soul's free choice, as well as God's powerful Designation) Satan is dragg'd after his Triumphal Chariot. You whom Jesus go verns, are under victorious Grace,
Wheresoever christ is Set up as King, and appointed to be head (by the Soul's free choice, as well as God's powerful Designation) Satan is dragged After his Triumphal Chariot. You whom jesus go verns, Are under victorious Grace,
as long as he is not entertain'd, he is defeated. It does not serve the Devil's purpose meerly to molest us by Temptation, unless he can thereby draw forth our Corruption. A Garison that defends it self,
as long as he is not entertained, he is defeated. It does not serve the Devil's purpose merely to molest us by Temptation, unless he can thereby draw forth our Corruption. A Garrison that defends it self,
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if the door of the heart be still kept shut against the Tempter, tho the Devil (like those Sodomites in Lot 's case) do press sore upon us, and come near to force it, Victory attends us.
if the door of the heart be still kept shut against the Tempter, though the devil (like those Sodomites in Lot is case) do press soar upon us, and come near to force it, Victory attends us.
3. The Devil is really overcome, when we recover from the Sin into which we are fallen, by serious Repentance. He hath accomplisht the least half of his design, in making of us Criminals, except he can keep us impenitent. Our returning to God will (in some respect) undo all the work of the Devil. We may say in this case, as the Church does, Rejoyce not against me, oh mine Enemy;
3. The devil is really overcome, when we recover from the since into which we Are fallen, by serious Repentance. He hath accomplished the least half of his Design, in making of us Criminals, except he can keep us impenitent. Our returning to God will (in Some respect) undo all the work of the devil. We may say in this case, as the Church does, Rejoice not against me, o mine Enemy;
When he hath cast us into the mire, he still misseth his principal aim, unless he can perswade us to wallow in it. He that's overtaken with a fault, and speedily restored, cannot be look'd upon as Satan's prey. The Tempter hath no cause to boast,
When he hath cast us into the mire, he still misses his principal aim, unless he can persuade us to wallow in it. He that's overtaken with a fault, and speedily restored, cannot be looked upon as Satan's prey. The Tempter hath no cause to boast,
Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth (says the Church, of another sort of Enemies) yet they have not prevailed against me; i. e. they have not absolutely prevailed;
Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth (Says the Church, of Another sort of Enemies) yet they have not prevailed against me; i. e. they have not absolutely prevailed;
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for after all, I have emerged, and do still subsist. In short, the blessing of that Tribe belongs to believers, concerning whom dying Jacob prophesied, that a troop should overcome him,
for After all, I have emerged, and do still subsist. In short, the blessing of that Tribe belongs to believers, Concerning whom dying Jacob prophesied, that a troop should overcome him,
but to make them triumphant before the time, and encourage them to set up their banners before the danger is over? That this may not therefore be misunderstood, these five following things are proper to be consider'd.
but to make them triumphant before the time, and encourage them to Set up their banners before the danger is over? That this may not Therefore be misunderstood, these five following things Are proper to be considered.
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and upon the same accounts we may take comfort from his overcoming the Devil, because he did it as a publick person, and therefore it turns to our advantage.
and upon the same accounts we may take Comfort from his overcoming the devil, Because he did it as a public person, and Therefore it turns to our advantage.
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Our General fought a single Duel, which gives success to his whole Army. The Second Adam gained as much on the behalf of his spiritual Seed by overcoming,
Our General fought a single Duel, which gives success to his Whole Army. The Second Adam gained as much on the behalf of his spiritual Seed by overcoming,
as the First Adam lost to his natural Posterity by being overcome. Our Lord having spoiled Principalities and Powers, his faithful Subjects may also triumph over them.
as the First Adam lost to his natural Posterity by being overcome. Our Lord having spoiled Principalities and Powers, his faithful Subject's may also triumph over them.
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and therefore they do as securely rest and depend upon it, as if their deliverance were obtain'd already, tho they do not flatter themselves by it into slothful and careless Presumption.
and Therefore they do as securely rest and depend upon it, as if their deliverance were obtained already, though they do not flatter themselves by it into slothful and careless Presumption.
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Now there is so little hazard in trusting to God with our Salvation, who hath fully undertaken (after this manner) to effect it, that they which are called, and they which are saved, are but two Denominations for the same Persons. And those things which may with such confidence be expected, are in some sense,
Now there is so little hazard in trusting to God with our Salvation, who hath Fully undertaken (After this manner) to Effect it, that they which Are called, and they which Are saved, Are but two Denominations for the same Persons. And those things which may with such confidence be expected, Are in Some sense,
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The victorious Palms are in their eye, and they think it long till they have them in their hands. No fight of afflictions is so sharp and tedious to them,
The victorious Palms Are in their eye, and they think it long till they have them in their hands. No fight of afflictions is so sharp and tedious to them,
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They have gained many victories, which are as so many Earnests and Pledges of the last; they have escap'd the rage of the murtherer of souls several times; and this comfortable experience emboldens them to believe that they shall escape it.
They have gained many victories, which Are as so many Earnests and Pledges of the last; they have escaped the rage of the murderer of Souls several times; and this comfortable experience emboldens them to believe that they shall escape it.
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5. They may very well be said to have overcome, because it is but a very little while before their warfare will be accomplish'd; the Holy Ghost puts us in mind that it will be shortly;
5. They may very well be said to have overcome, Because it is but a very little while before their warfare will be accomplished; the Holy Ghost puts us in mind that it will be shortly;
and what will shortly be, is as good as done. Our blessed Lord upon the near approach of his death, cries out, I have finished he work, &c. which could not be strictly said till he had given up the ghost, for he was made perfect through his dying sufferings; and yet because his work then wanted so little of being compleated, he tells his Father, I have done it.
and what will shortly be, is as good as done. Our blessed Lord upon the near approach of his death, cries out, I have finished he work, etc. which could not be strictly said till he had given up the ghost, for he was made perfect through his dying sufferings; and yet Because his work then wanted so little of being completed, he tells his Father, I have done it.
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First, The Devil takes possession of us betimes, even from the womb. As there are lusts which begin to war against the soul, when it first inhabits the body,
First, The devil Takes possession of us betimes, even from the womb. As there Are Lustiest which begin to war against the soul, when it First inhabits the body,
as it was foretold concerning Saul, that he would take the sons of the Isralites [ a righteous punishment of the folly of the Parents in desiring him ] and appoint them to run before his Chariots.
as it was foretold Concerning Saul, that he would take the Sons of the Israelites [ a righteous punishment of the folly of the Parents in desiring him ] and appoint them to run before his Chariots.
The wicked one often times influences those that are scarce arriv'd to the exercise of Reason, to vent their prophane scoffs against Religion; as he taught the little Children of the City to mock a venerable Prophet. How frequently does he that was a lyar from the beginning, dictate lies to those that are newly crept out of their Cradles! We are born Children of Hell; not only exposed to the wrath of God, but in a state of vassalage to the Devil, and as soon as our Members can be moral instruments in his service, they are yielded up to it.
The wicked one often times influences those that Are scarce arrived to the exercise of Reason, to vent their profane scoffs against Religion; as he taught the little Children of the city to mock a venerable Prophet. How frequently does he that was a liar from the beginning, dictate lies to those that Are newly crept out of their Cradles! We Are born Children of Hell; not only exposed to the wrath of God, but in a state of vassalage to the devil, and as soon as our Members can be moral Instruments in his service, they Are yielded up to it.
Therefore wickedness is truly said to burn as the fire; which, after it is once kindled by his breath in our combustible matter, runs along and speeds very fast,
Therefore wickedness is truly said to burn as the fire; which, After it is once kindled by his breath in our combustible matter, runs along and speeds very fast,
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Evil men, who are under the conduct of the evil Spirit, cannot but wax worse and worse. They who are in the snares of the Devil, find new entanglements daily;
Evil men, who Are under the conduct of the evil Spirit, cannot but wax Worse and Worse. They who Are in the snares of the devil, find new entanglements daily;
Satan is easier and sooner ejected at the first, before he hath rooted himself, and been confirm'd in his unrighteous Tenure. When you are given up to him by your own Act, God may give you up in judgment; you chuse your enemy for your leader,
Satan is Easier and sooner ejected At the First, before he hath rooted himself, and been confirmed in his unrighteous Tenure. When you Are given up to him by your own Act, God may give you up in judgement; you choose your enemy for your leader,
when he hath possessed you (comparatively) but a little while, how will you do when his Kingdom is more establish'd? The sinner of a hundred, or eighty,
when he hath possessed you (comparatively) but a little while, how will you do when his Kingdom is more established? The sinner of a hundred, or eighty,
3. Thirdly, Your compliance with charming temptatations now, will furnish Satan with matter of tormenting accusations against you in your riper years, and perhaps to Eternity.
3. Thirdly, Your compliance with charming temptatations now, will furnish Satan with matter of tormenting accusations against you in your riper Years, and perhaps to Eternity.
How comfortable a reflection is it, when a man can appeal to God with the holy Prophet, My soul hath not been polluted (at least, not knowingly and wilfully) from my youth up, even till now.
How comfortable a reflection is it, when a man can appeal to God with the holy Prophet, My soul hath not been polluted (At least, not knowingly and wilfully) from my youth up, even till now.
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The Bruises which they neceived from Satan then, have been sadly felt in their old age. The pleasing vanities and follies of that time are commonly reveng'd with distracting terrors; more particularly when the Sinner comes to his evil days, wherein the light is darkened, and the clouds return. Then the sins which he hath committed long ago, will present themselves to him,
The Bruises which they neceived from Satan then, have been sadly felt in their old age. The pleasing vanities and follies of that time Are commonly revenged with distracting terrors; more particularly when the Sinner comes to his evil days, wherein the Light is darkened, and the Clouds return. Then the Sins which he hath committed long ago, will present themselves to him,
haunt him upon earth, and accompany him (if unrepented of) to Hell. Returning Ephraim was ashamed and confounded, because he bore the reproach of his youth; i e.
haunt him upon earth, and accompany him (if unrepented of) to Hell. Returning Ephraim was ashamed and confounded, Because he boar the reproach of his youth; i e.
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of his youthful untamed wantonness. And those Jews that were convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest even to the last:
of his youthful untamed wantonness. And those jews that were convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning At the eldest even to the last:
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Fourthly, There can be little hope of going to your graves, (especially) with internal peace, except you are very early in your conquests of the Devil.
Fourthly, There can be little hope of going to your graves, (especially) with internal peace, except you Are very early in your conquests of the devil.
When you come within view of the pit, it will be a dismal spectacle to have your first debaucheries, with all the train of consequent licentiousness, set before you. If you would have your evening clear, and not go down in a cloud, you must not suffer the morning of your lives to be overcast and sullied with youthful lusts. Such as have been the slaves of the Devil so long,
When you come within view of the pit, it will be a dismal spectacle to have your First debaucheries, with all the train of consequent licentiousness, Set before you. If you would have your evening clear, and not go down in a cloud, you must not suffer the morning of your lives to be overcast and sullied with youthful Lustiest. Such as have been the slaves of the devil so long,
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And how soon may that enemy come upon any of us, in our most sprightly time of life, with destructive force like an armed man! How often do we see God taking away one with another, promiscuously, as he sees good? How many thousands are quickly snatch'd away as in a moment, who propos'd to themselves many years to come? so that if they had any thoughts of quitting the Devil's service hereafter,
And how soon may that enemy come upon any of us, in our most sprightly time of life, with destructive force like an armed man! How often do we see God taking away one with Another, promiscuously, as he sees good? How many thousands Are quickly snatched away as in a moment, who proposed to themselves many Years to come? so that if they had any thoughts of quitting the Devil's service hereafter,
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Fifthly, The sooner we begin this work, the better able we shall be to carry it on. We know that Disciplin'd men, who have been bred up to the wars from the very first, are counted the flower of an Army, and the greatest hopes are built upon their performance.
Fifthly, The sooner we begin this work, the better able we shall be to carry it on. We know that Disciplined men, who have been bred up to the wars from the very First, Are counted the flower of an Army, and the greatest hope's Are built upon their performance.
God can indeed teach the fingers to fight, when the joints are stiff, and the parts are feeble, as he instructs the youngest when they enter the field; but to neglect present advantages in dependance upon God's absolute power, is very foolish and mischievous presumption.
God can indeed teach the fingers to fight, when the Joints Are stiff, and the parts Are feeble, as he instructs the youngest when they enter the field; but to neglect present advantages in dependence upon God's absolute power, is very foolish and mischievous presumption.
Ordinarily they handle and manage their spiritual weapons best, who have tried them longest. It is manifest, that custom in evil tends very much to hardening;
Ordinarily they handle and manage their spiritual weapons best, who have tried them longest. It is manifest, that custom in evil tends very much to hardening;
the Apostle gives the preheminence to those that are of full age in Religion, because by reason of use they have their senses exercised to discern, &c. The more victories we have gotten over temptations, the more easily we may get the rest.
the Apostle gives the pre-eminence to those that Are of full age in Religion, Because by reason of use they have their Senses exercised to discern, etc. The more victories we have got over temptations, the more Easily we may get the rest.
As Satan desires to have you, so God desires it, and ho• ill must he take it, to see you gratify an enemy before him? But when young ones come and list themselves under Christ, they ravish his very heart; as John, who is eminently stiled the Disciple whom Jesus loved, is generally suppos'd to be the youngest of them all.
As Satan Desires to have you, so God Desires it, and ho• ill must he take it, to see you gratify an enemy before him? But when young ones come and list themselves under christ, they ravish his very heart; as John, who is eminently styled the Disciple whom jesus loved, is generally supposed to be the youngest of them all.
The kindness of youth is especially remembred, even when Saints come to their hoary hairs; as they shall carry the Birthright from elder sinners (like Jacob from Esau ) so they will be favoured more highly, than such as come in late to God,
The kindness of youth is especially remembered, even when Saints come to their hoary hairs; as they shall carry the Birthright from elder Sinners (like Jacob from Esau) so they will be favoured more highly, than such as come in late to God,
and commonly their mess of spiritual comfort is larger than any of their Brethrens. Seventhly, It will be for your greater and more abundant honour in both worlds.
and commonly their mess of spiritual Comfort is larger than any of their Brothers'. Seventhly, It will be for your greater and more abundant honour in both world's.
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it is indeed remarkably so, when spiritual strength goes along with natural; when, as the bones are moistened with marrow, so the soul is like a watered Garden, full with the influences of grace,
it is indeed remarkably so, when spiritual strength Goes along with natural; when, as the bones Are moistened with marrow, so the soul is like a watered Garden, full with the influences of grace,
And so it raised the Reputation of David, that he a Stripling, prevailed over the mighty Philistine. Therefore he that would be a true man of renown, let him be as David, and go forth in his youth against the infernal Goliah. This is the atchievement which will render you more honourable than the most in this world,
And so it raised the Reputation of David, that he a Stripling, prevailed over the mighty Philistine. Therefore he that would be a true man of renown, let him be as David, and go forth in his youth against the infernal Goliath. This is the Achievement which will render you more honourable than the most in this world,
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Our private Life is less obnoxious in many things to Temptatation, than when we are got into the Croud and Hurry of Temporal Affairs, and of mixt Societies.
Our private Life is less obnoxious in many things to Temptatation, than when we Are god into the Crowd and Hurry of Temporal Affairs, and of mixed Societies.
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You, who would make a safe and prosperous Voyage over this deep and wide Sea of Temptations, ought to be well-fortified against the Tempter at your first setting out. Most Persons are cautious of going into infected places,
You, who would make a safe and prosperous Voyage over this deep and wide Sea of Temptations, ought to be well-fortified against the Tempter At your First setting out. Most Persons Are cautious of going into infected places,
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Ninthly and Lastly, You may by this means become useful Blessings in the midst of the Land, and prove instrumental of reforming and saving a very degenerate People, that seem to be fitted for destruction. If these Nations be retriev'd from the Ruin that threatens them, Satan must be cast down, and his Dominion subverted, which is most likely to be done by your hands. Young ones are compared to the Arrows of a mighty man, and 'tis said, that they shall speak with the Enemies in the Gate.
Ninthly and Lastly, You may by this means become useful Blessings in the midst of the Land, and prove instrumental of reforming and Saving a very degenerate People, that seem to be fitted for destruction. If these nations be retrieved from the Ruin that threatens them, Satan must be cast down, and his Dominion subverted, which is most likely to be done by your hands. Young ones Are compared to the Arrows of a mighty man, and it's said, that they shall speak with the Enemies in the Gate.
and it may be, in many cases (like Peter ) carried whither they would not, should be so able, or so active. The bad Examples of others, who make these Times so perillous as they are, should provoke you to mend them by your own.
and it may be, in many cases (like Peter) carried whither they would not, should be so able, or so active. The bad Examples of Others, who make these Times so perilous as they Are, should provoke you to mend them by your own.
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As, when the sin of the young men ( viz. Eli 's Sons ) was so very great before the Lord, that men for their sakes abhorred the Offering of the Lord, it is said, that Samuel ministred before the Lord, being a Child.
As, when the since of the young men (viz. Eli is Sons) was so very great before the Lord, that men for their sakes abhorred the Offering of the Lord, it is said, that Samuel ministered before the Lord, being a Child.
The more Debauchery is propagated by others of your own standing, the more should you discourage and check it by your own Eminent Holiness; or else you may sadly expect, that the Country which hath brought you forth, will at length cast you out together,
The more Debauchery is propagated by Others of your own standing, the more should you discourage and check it by your own Eminent Holiness; or Else you may sadly expect, that the Country which hath brought you forth, will At length cast you out together,
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but a mad running into Sin, and furious driving towards Hell? Souls that are not subdued to Christ by the Spirit in the Work of Regeneration, will never be released from their Captivity and Vassalage to the Devil.
but a mad running into since, and furious driving towards Hell? Souls that Are not subdued to christ by the Spirit in the Work of Regeneration, will never be released from their Captivity and Vassalage to the devil.
It was excellently said by a late worthy Author, The Devil will certainly conquer all whom he fighteth with upon his own Dunghill, that is, in a natural State.
It was excellently said by a late worthy Author, The devil will Certainly conquer all whom he fights with upon his own Dunghill, that is, in a natural State.
So long as we are Carnal, our Weapons will be so, and consequently not mighty. It is spoken exclusively, Whatsoever is born of God, overcometh the world;
So long as we Are Carnal, our Weapons will be so, and consequently not mighty. It is spoken exclusively, Whatsoever is born of God, Overcometh the world;
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Secondly, Be sensible of your own remaining impotency, even in a gracious and spiritual State. As we are wholly without strength, before we are born again;
Secondly, Be sensible of your own remaining impotency, even in a gracious and spiritual State. As we Are wholly without strength, before we Are born again;
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Gideon 's Son being but a Youth, was afraid to draw his Sword against the two Kings of Midian, tho his heart was unquestionably in his Father's Cause:
gideon is Son being but a Youth, was afraid to draw his Sword against the two Kings of Midian, though his heart was unquestionably in his Father's Cause:
so on the contrary, when we are strongest in our own Opinion, we always find our selves to be really weakest. There is a vast difference between the success of those that trust on God's arm, and of them that lean to their own imaginary Power.
so on the contrary, when we Are Strongest in our own Opinion, we always find our selves to be really Weakest. There is a vast difference between the success of those that trust on God's arm, and of them that lean to their own imaginary Power.
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Even the youths shall faint, and the young men shall utterly fall (their self-considence will deceive and destroy them) but they that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their strength. If then, you will escape in the Spiritual Battels, be deeply convinc'd that your case is like that of Jeh saphat, and your frame ought to be so;
Even the youths shall faint, and the young men shall utterly fallen (their self-confidence will deceive and destroy them) but they that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their strength. If then, you will escape in the Spiritual Battles, be deeply convinced that your case is like that of Jeh saphat, and your frame ought to be so;
God's Israel have the shout of this King among them; he that sits at God's right hand, does also stand at theirs. Have an eye therefore, not only to his infinitely prudent Conduct, but to his saving Abilities. As we must follow him, by receiving his Directions and Commands, so we should rest upon him for our Preservation and Support. We have the promise of the Father to embolden us, that his Son shall divide the Spoil with the strong;
God's Israel have the shout of this King among them; he that sits At God's right hand, does also stand At theirs. Have an eye Therefore, not only to his infinitely prudent Conduct, but to his Saving Abilities. As we must follow him, by receiving his Directions and Commands, so we should rest upon him for our Preservation and Support. We have the promise of the Father to embolden us, that his Son shall divide the Spoil with the strong;
Fourthly, Let your Holiness be Ʋniversal. Neglect not the putting on of any part of the Armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the Devil.
Fourthly, Let your Holiness be Ʋniversal. Neglect not the putting on of any part of the Armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
unless we set our selves resolvedly to conquer all. Let Sin be odious to you, as Sin, and then you will fly from the whole kind. It was therefore a good rule given by a great Divine, (tho borrowed,
unless we Set our selves resolvedly to conquer all. Let since be odious to you, as since, and then you will fly from the Whole kind. It was Therefore a good Rule given by a great Divine, (though borrowed,
Fifthly, Resist the Devil vigorously at the first. A faint resistance gives him mighty encouragement; and if we do not beat him back in his first approaches towards us, 'tis a greater difficulty to do it when he is got within us. As the Apostle says, That they gave place to the false teachers, no, not for an hour;
Fifthly, Resist the devil vigorously At the First. A faint resistance gives him mighty encouragement; and if we do not beatrice him back in his First Approaches towards us, it's a greater difficulty to do it when he is god within us. As the Apostle Says, That they gave place to the false Teachers, no, not for an hour;
Very little introductions of sin (if let alone, and not speedily suppress'd) will increase and swell to greater wickedness; as the thickest Ice which will at length bear the vastest weight, frequently begins with a thin shaking cream.
Very little introductions of since (if let alone, and not speedily suppressed) will increase and swell to greater wickedness; as the thickest Ice which will At length bear the vastest weight, frequently begins with a thin shaking cream.
Sixthly, Take heed of rebelling against light; for this is to take part with the Devil, who never thinks himself sure of us, till (like the Philistines in Sampson 's case) he hath put out our eyes. Stifling of Convictions which spring up within, or are offer'd from without, is a making way for temptations.
Sixthly, Take heed of rebelling against Light; for this is to take part with the devil, who never thinks himself sure of us, till (like the philistines in Sampson is case) he hath put out our eyes. Stifling of Convictions which spring up within, or Are offered from without, is a making Way for temptations.
Satan does his work effectually, when he hath overcome the struggles of conscience, and harden'd us against the admonitions of wise reprovers. Stubborn pride in chusing of our own ways, and withstanding all that tends to discover or remedy the Errors of them, is the plague of unbridled youth. Nor can there be any worse token of remediless destruction;
Satan does his work effectually, when he hath overcome the struggles of conscience, and hardened us against the admonitions of wise reprovers. Stubborn pride in choosing of our own ways, and withstanding all that tends to discover or remedy the Errors of them, is the plague of unbridled youth. Nor can there be any Worse token of remediless destruction;
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This is mentioned in the next verse following the Text, (where the words which I have endeavoured to open, are repeated with enlargement) I have written unto you, young men,
This is mentioned in the next verse following the Text, (where the words which I have endeavoured to open, Are repeated with enlargement) I have written unto you, young men,
If this Word be really engrafted, temptations will be fruitless. This is the sharp sword of the spirit, which hath a peculiar edge to cut them in sunder. David found the benefit of it, in being kept from the paths of the destroyer.
If this Word be really engrafted, temptations will be fruitless. This is the sharp sword of the Spirit, which hath a peculiar edge to Cut them in sunder. David found the benefit of it, in being kept from the paths of the destroyer.
Others Writings are but sorry Paper Breastplates and miserable Defensatives, in comparison of these. If humane Authorities be urged against the Tempter, instead of Divine, he'll be ready to reply,
Others Writings Are but sorry Paper Breastplates and miserable Defensatives, in comparison of these. If humane Authorities be urged against the Tempter, instead of Divine, he'll be ready to reply,
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and Paul I know, but who are ye? the Devil must be put to silence with that which God hath spoken; and therefore he that is most mighty in the Scriptures, is likely to be best fortified against this unclean spirit. THE END.
and Paul I know, but who Are you? the devil must be put to silence with that which God hath spoken; and Therefore he that is most mighty in the Scriptures, is likely to be best fortified against this unclean Spirit. THE END.
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