As ver. 1. again, ver. 7. then ver. 12. and lastly in this ver. 22. which represents a kind of Dialogue between God and the People of the Jews; his Speech to them in the former Part of the Verse,
As for. 1. again, ver. 7. then for. 12. and lastly in this for. 22. which represents a kind of Dialogue between God and the People of the jews; his Speech to them in the former Part of the Verse,
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Words were put into their Mouths, fit to take with them at their return, ver. 2. So here, the Command being given for their Return, here is a plain Instruction what they should Answer, which would be as a Testimony against them,
Words were put into their Mouths, fit to take with them At their return, ver. 2. So Here, the Command being given for their Return, Here is a plain Instruction what they should Answer, which would be as a Testimony against them,
I. What is it for Sinners to come to God? Answ. It does not imply any change of natural Place, secular Employment, or Civil Relation, but of spiritual State.
I What is it for Sinners to come to God? Answer It does not imply any change of natural Place, secular Employment, or Civil Relation, but of spiritual State.
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'tis an aggravated Abomination, as if we had a mind to unite God and Belial, or to bring about an Agreement between Heaven and Hell, which is as impossible as to travel East and West at the same Time.
it's an aggravated Abomination, as if we had a mind to unite God and Belial, or to bring about an Agreement between Heaven and Hell, which is as impossible as to travel East and West At the same Time.
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Whenever the Spirit Works an Inclination in any Soul to return to God, there is also wrought a sincere Desire of Separation from every Sin. There's nothing more plain and evident, through the Scripture than this is, Isa. 55.7. Let the Wicked forsake his Way, and the unrighteous Man his Thoughts, and let him return unto the Lord, &c. All returning supposes and includes an abandoning of that which is offensive and displeasing to him, to whom we return; Ezek. 18.31.
Whenever the Spirit Works an Inclination in any Soul to return to God, there is also wrought a sincere Desire of Separation from every Sin. There's nothing more plain and evident, through the Scripture than this is, Isaiah 55.7. Let the Wicked forsake his Way, and the unrighteous Man his Thoughts, and let him return unto the Lord, etc. All returning supposes and includes an abandoning of that which is offensive and displeasing to him, to whom we return; Ezekiel 18.31.
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Cast away from you all your Transgressions, whereby you have transgressed, &c. If a Rebel intend to submit to his Soveraign Prince, he will not come with the Weapons of his Rebellion into his Princes Presence, but leave them behind him.
Cast away from you all your Transgressions, whereby you have transgressed, etc. If a Rebel intend to submit to his Sovereign Prince, he will not come with the Weapons of his Rebellion into his Princes Presence, but leave them behind him.
We must look to Christ as the giver of Repentance, as well as of Forgiveness, Acts 5.31. Two Things ought to be seriously considered and imprest upon our Minds in this Case.
We must look to christ as the giver of Repentance, as well as of Forgiveness, Acts 5.31. Two Things ought to be seriously considered and impressed upon our Minds in this Case.
The Penitent would have been as far off from Pardon, as the most Impenitent, if that Pardon had not been meritoriously obtained by the Death of Christ.
The Penitent would have been as Far off from Pardon, as the most Impenitent, if that Pardon had not been meritoriously obtained by the Death of christ.
Therefore Christ must be eyed as making us what God requires us to be, for our Repentance is not only accepted on the account of his Sufferings, but acted by vertue of his Grace.
Therefore christ must be eyed as making us what God requires us to be, for our Repentance is not only accepted on the account of his Sufferings, but acted by virtue of his Grace.
3. A giving up of our selves to God, and resting in him as our End. The Scope of a Sinners coming to God, is not answered, without entire and absolute Resignation.
3. A giving up of our selves to God, and resting in him as our End. The Scope of a Sinners coming to God, is not answered, without entire and absolute Resignation.
for by our return we pretend to acknowledge the right which he hath in us, and the wrong which we have done to him, by living so long without him, and in Enmity against him.
for by our return we pretend to acknowledge the right which he hath in us, and the wrong which we have done to him, by living so long without him, and in Enmity against him.
If the Sinner do not resolve to make the Will of God the standing rule of his future Practice, he does but affront God and deceive himself with a mock Repentance.
If the Sinner do not resolve to make the Will of God the standing Rule of his future Practice, he does but affront God and deceive himself with a mock Repentance.
And wheresoever we have rambled and strayed in the vain pursuit of Happiness and Satisfaction, like those that have forgotten their resting Place, Jer. 50.6. We are to make a final stop at our coming to God, and look no further.
And wheresoever we have rambled and strayed in the vain pursuit of Happiness and Satisfaction, like those that have forgotten their resting Place, Jer. 50.6. We Are to make a final stop At our coming to God, and look no further.
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II. How should Sinners come to God, in Obedience to the Precept, and upon the Encouragement of the Promise? For this penitent Profession here in the Text is brought in,
II How should Sinners come to God, in obedience to the Precept, and upon the Encouragement of the Promise? For this penitent Profession Here in the Text is brought in,
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1. All Acts of Obedience to God are to be performed with Humbleness of Mind. 'Tis becoming a Creature as being under Authority, though innocent and sinless.
1. All Acts of obedience to God Are to be performed with Humbleness of Mind. It's becoming a Creature as being under authority, though innocent and sinless.
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and so long as Adam retain'd his Integrity, he was sensible of this. 2. Returning to God after former Acts of Disobedience, requires special Humiliation.
and so long as Adam retained his Integrity, he was sensible of this. 2. Returning to God After former Acts of Disobedience, requires special Humiliation.
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defer not hearing of that till to Morrow, which should be heard to Day. When God is so kind to admit your Return, there is no Reason that he should wait for it.
defer not hearing of that till to Morrow, which should be herd to Day. When God is so kind to admit your Return, there is no Reason that he should wait for it.
He that tarries till hereafter, will be more unwillig then, than he is now. Who can tell but that your Presumption now, may be then changed into Despair,
He that tarries till hereafter, will be more unwillig then, than he is now. Who can tell but that your Presumption now, may be then changed into Despair,
You cannot provoke God more, then by making him a Lyar, which is the Language and Tendency of Unbelief, 1 John 5.10. To come to him with distrustful Apprehensions of him, is to cast as foul a Reproach upon him as is possible to be raked out of the bottomless Pit. He that comes to God must Believe or he cannot be welcome;
You cannot provoke God more, then by making him a Liar, which is the Language and Tendency of Unbelief, 1 John 5.10. To come to him with distrustful Apprehensions of him, is to cast as foul a Reproach upon him as is possible to be raked out of the bottomless Pit. He that comes to God must Believe or he cannot be welcome;
his Word belongs to every one alike that laies hold of it, and it will as certainly be verified and fulfilled to you, as ever it was to any. You may as well Question,
his Word belongs to every one alike that lays hold of it, and it will as Certainly be verified and fulfilled to you, as ever it was to any. You may as well Question,
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If we search to the bottom in this Case, we shall find that 'tis Infidelity which cramps our Joy; this makes the Sinner come drooping and trembling to God,
If we search to the bottom in this Case, we shall find that it's Infidelity which cramps our Joy; this makes the Sinner come drooping and trembling to God,
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but that it must ravish our Hearts, if we believed it to be true? If we had Faith suitable to the faithfulness of God, it would transport the Soul into an Extasie, that we who have lifted up our Heels so oft against God, should be taken into his Arms. III. Wherein lies the Blessedness of this? When Sinners are thus effectually inclined to come to God;
but that it must ravish our Hearts, if we believed it to be true? If we had Faith suitable to the faithfulness of God, it would transport the Soul into an Ecstasy, that we who have lifted up our Heels so oft against God, should be taken into his Arms. III. Wherein lies the Blessedness of this? When Sinners Are thus effectually inclined to come to God;
2. When a Sinner comes to God, Salvation comes to him. As Christ said to Zaccheus, Luke. 19.9. This Day is Salvation come to this House, &c. Sound Conversion and certain Salvation are inseparable;
2. When a Sinner comes to God, Salvation comes to him. As christ said to Zacchaeus, Lycia. 19.9. This Day is Salvation come to this House, etc. Found Conversion and certain Salvation Are inseparable;
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and may be numbred with the saved of the Lord. Ʋnto us which are saved, &c. 1 Cor. 1.18. Salvation is either Final, or Initial; the same Salvation, only distinguisht as to order of Time, wherein 'tis gradnally wrought and carried on:
and may be numbered with the saved of the Lord. Ʋnto us which Are saved, etc. 1 Cor. 1.18. Salvation is either Final, or Initial; the same Salvation, only distinguished as to order of Time, wherein it's gradnally wrought and carried on:
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Either nothing shall hurt us, as Christ told his Disciples; Luke 10.19. or the hurt which we receive shall be requited with a far greater and more excellent Good.
Either nothing shall hurt us, as christ told his Disciples; Lycia 10.19. or the hurt which we receive shall be requited with a Far greater and more excellent Good.
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though it was that which the Jews stand arraigned for; Jer. 2.31. Wherefore say my People, we are Lords, we will come no more to Thee? They might better have said, we are Beggars, and cannot subsist without coming to thee.
though it was that which the jews stand arraigned for; Jer. 2.31. Wherefore say my People, we Are lords, we will come no more to Thee? They might better have said, we Are Beggars, and cannot subsist without coming to thee.
and the benefit and sweetness of such Communion is not to be imagined by those that have it not, they that are far from God can be no Judges of the Blessedness of those that are near unto him.
and the benefit and sweetness of such Communion is not to be imagined by those that have it not, they that Are Far from God can be no Judges of the Blessedness of those that Are near unto him.
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when I suffer the outward Afflictions that are most uneasie; I am still with God. So long as my Sin is put away, nothing now can separate me from him;
when I suffer the outward Afflictions that Are most uneasy; I am still with God. So long as my since is put away, nothing now can separate me from him;
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6. A Sinner that is come to God, may go to him with Comfort and Considence at Death, whether sooner or later, when a few Years (it may be Days or Minutes) are come, then I shall go the Way whence I shall not return, Job 16.22.
6. A Sinner that is come to God, may go to him with Comfort and Confidence At Death, whither sooner or later, when a few years (it may be Days or Minutes) Are come, then I shall go the Way whence I shall not return, Job 16.22.
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Now none are prepared to go to God as a Judge, but what are first returned to him as a Father; and what an unspeakable Mercy is it to be so prepared? With how much Peace and Quietness may a Man pass the Time of his Sojourning here, that hath no Reason to be afraid of departing hence? The Terror of Dying makes it a Bondage to Live; but when once God hath received a Sinner through Christ, the Grounds of those Fears are taken away;
Now none Are prepared to go to God as a Judge, but what Are First returned to him as a Father; and what an unspeakable Mercy is it to be so prepared? With how much Peace and Quietness may a Man pass the Time of his Sojourning Here, that hath no Reason to be afraid of departing hence? The Terror of Dying makes it a Bondage to Live; but when once God hath received a Sinner through christ, the Grounds of those Fears Are taken away;
such a one may at any Time leave the World, and go forth out of the Body, with a chearful undaunted Spirit in the same Hope that the Psalmist had, For God shall receive me, Psalm 49.15. IV. Use.
such a one may At any Time leave the World, and go forth out of the Body, with a cheerful undaunted Spirit in the same Hope that the Psalmist had, For God shall receive me, Psalm 49.15. IV. Use.
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1. This shews that they who will not come to God are not come to themselves. So soon as the Prodigal came to himself, he presently Thought of returning to his Father, Luke 15.17.
1. This shows that they who will not come to God Are not come to themselves. So soon as the Prodigal Come to himself, he presently Thought of returning to his Father, Lycia 15.17.
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but when God comes forth to you with Salvation in his Hand, and Compassion in his Heart, you that never tryed can have nothing to say for sleighting it.
but when God comes forth to you with Salvation in his Hand, and Compassion in his Heart, you that never tried can have nothing to say for Slighting it.
but what we may easily remove or couragiously leap over, if we look no further than this Text. Hath not God warranted our coming by his Precept, and encouraged it by his Promise? Hath he not commanded us to return,
but what we may Easily remove or courageously leap over, if we look no further than this Text. Hath not God warranted our coming by his Precept, and encouraged it by his Promise? Hath he not commanded us to return,
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and therefore will create all the difficulties, and represent the utmost dangers which he can; but Gods good and comfortable Word should weigh down all:
and Therefore will create all the difficulties, and represent the utmost dangers which he can; but God's good and comfortable Word should weigh down all:
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and straggled and wandered from God, and therefore all are bound without Distinction, to agree and joyn in this dutiful Profession, Behold we come unto thee.
and straggled and wandered from God, and Therefore all Are bound without Distinction, to agree and join in this dutiful Profession, Behold we come unto thee.
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IT is no small Instance of the Wisdom of Providence, that God hath always over-ruled the Malice of the Devil, to be a means of accomplishing the Designs of his own Grace:
IT is no small Instance of the Wisdom of Providence, that God hath always overruled the Malice of the devil, to be a means of accomplishing the Designs of his own Grace:
About the Time of Stephens Death, (who was the first Martyr in the New Testament Church) there arose so violent a Storm of Persecution, that it disperst the Church which was at Jerusalem, and only the Apostles were left to keep Possession for Christ of the Gospel there;
About the Time of Stephen's Death, (who was the First Martyr in the New Testament Church) there arose so violent a Storm of Persecution, that it dispersed the Church which was At Jerusalem, and only the Apostles were left to keep Possession for christ of the Gospel there;
but this happen'd to the furtherance of that, which Satan intended to stifle and obstruct; for they that were scattered abroad, Went every where Preaching the Word, Chap. 8.4.
but this happened to the furtherance of that, which Satan intended to stifle and obstruct; for they that were scattered abroad, Went every where Preaching the Word, Chap. 8.4.
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and Multitudes believed, and turned to the Lord, ver. 21. The Church at Jerusalem hearing of this, take care to send Barnabas thither, ver. 22. A Man whom the Apostles gave that Name to, which signifies, a Son of Consolation, Chap. 4.36.
and Multitudes believed, and turned to the Lord, ver. 21. The Church At Jerusalem hearing of this, take care to send Barnabas thither, ver. 22. A Man whom the Apostles gave that Name to, which signifies, a Son of Consolation, Chap. 4.36.
This is the Man that is dispatcht to these Christians at Antioch, and this, ver. 23. gives us an Account of the Issue of his coming, Who when he came, and had seen the Grace of God, was glad,
This is the Man that is dispatched to these Christians At Antioch, and this, ver. 23. gives us an Account of the Issue of his coming, Who when he Come, and had seen the Grace of God, was glad,
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and wheresoever the Grace of God is truly planted and deeply rooted in the Heart, it will discover and evidence it self by suitable Workings in the Life:
and wheresoever the Grace of God is truly planted and deeply rooted in the Heart, it will discover and evidence it self by suitable Workings in the Life:
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3. The Manner, with purpose of Heart. The same Word which we translate Purpose here, is used to express the Eternal and Immutable Decree of God, concerning the Salvation of his Elect, Rom. 8.28. Eph. 3.11. 2 Tim. 1.9. Obs. Resolved cleaving to Christ, or cleaving with purpose of Heart is the proper and necessary Duty of those that are already Converted to him.
3. The Manner, with purpose of Heart. The same Word which we translate Purpose Here, is used to express the Eternal and Immutable decree of God, Concerning the Salvation of his Elect, Rom. 8.28. Ephesians 3.11. 2 Tim. 1.9. Obs. Resolved cleaving to christ, or cleaving with purpose of Heart is the proper and necessary Duty of those that Are already Converted to him.
Here, 1. Shew, how we are to cleave to Christ. 2. What it is to do this, with purpose of Heart. 3. Why is this the Duty of all that are Converted to him. 4. Use.
Here, 1. Show, how we Are to cleave to christ. 2. What it is to do this, with purpose of Heart. 3. Why is this the Duty of all that Are Converted to him. 4. Use.
they that have triumpht in Christ, and thought their Interest in him past all Question, have been ready afterwards to renounce all their Considence and Comfort,
they that have triumphed in christ, and Thought their Interest in him passed all Question, have been ready afterwards to renounce all their Confidence and Comfort,
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And without great Caution and Diligence on our Part, he will get ground upon us: What he cannot do by his Rage, he frequently accomplishes by his Cunning:
And without great Caution and Diligence on our Part, he will get ground upon us: What he cannot do by his Rage, he frequently accomplishes by his Cunning:
As the false Teachers falsly suggested to the Corinthians, concerning Paul, that being crafty he caught them with Guile, 2 Cor. 12.16. Satan labours to discourage many a Saint, from cleaving to Christ by urging that his Iniquities have separated between Christ and him;
As the false Teachers falsely suggested to the Corinthians, Concerning Paul, that being crafty he caught them with Guile, 2 Cor. 12.16. Satan labours to discourage many a Saint, from cleaving to christ by urging that his Iniquities have separated between christ and him;
It is as much our Duty to retain them, as it is to embrace them at the first. Whe• God has brought us to the Knowledge of the Truth, as it is in Jesus;
It is as much our Duty to retain them, as it is to embrace them At the First. Whe• God has brought us to the Knowledge of the Truth, as it is in jesus;
Errors in the Plural, for they are manifold, though Truth is but one, and this as a sacred Trust which is delivered to the Saints to keep, Prov. 23.23. Buy the Truth and Sell it not.
Errors in the Plural, for they Are manifold, though Truth is but one, and this as a sacred Trust which is Delivered to the Saints to keep, Curae 23.23. Buy the Truth and Fell it not.
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It was the Commendation which Christ gave to the church in Pergamos, Rev. 2.13. Thou holdest fast my Name, and hast not denied my Faith, (with this remarkable Circumstance) even in those Days wherein Antipas my faithful Martyr was slain among you.
It was the Commendation which christ gave to the Church in Pergamum, Rev. 2.13. Thou holdest fast my Name, and hast not denied my Faith, (with this remarkable Circumstance) even in those Days wherein Antipas my faithful Martyr was slave among you.
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In this Sense we find cleaving to God several Times enjoyned, Deut. 11.22. and 13.4. Josh. 22.5. All Divine Precepts as they have a never failing Authority, ought to have an abiding influence;
In this Sense we find cleaving to God several Times enjoined, Deuteronomy 11.22. and 13.4. Josh. 22.5. All Divine Precepts as they have a never failing authority, ought to have an abiding influence;
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They are a fixed Rule, and they challenge our setled regard. Bind them continually upon thine Heart, Prov. 6.21. They should be ever with us, and ever before us.
They Are a fixed Rule, and they challenge our settled regard. Bind them continually upon thine Heart, Curae 6.21. They should be ever with us, and ever before us.
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This suits with the honourable Character which Paul gives of his Philippians, Chap. 2.12. You have always obeyed. They that do not make Conscience of obeying always, are truly Children of disobedience;
This suits with the honourable Character which Paul gives of his Philippians, Chap. 2.12. You have always obeyed. They that do not make Conscience of obeying always, Are truly Children of disobedience;
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We must cleave to him as the Lord over his own House, invested with Soveraign and incommunicable Power, to dispose and order whatsoever shall be done in it.
We must cleave to him as the Lord over his own House, invested with Sovereign and incommunicable Power, to dispose and order whatsoever shall be done in it.
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Moses his choice of suffering Affliction with the People of God: Heb. 11.25. Is a Pattern to us, if they wander in Deserts, in Mountains, in Dens and Caves of the Earth, 'tis best to be with them.
Moses his choice of suffering Affliction with the People of God: Hebrew 11.25. Is a Pattern to us, if they wander in Deserts, in Mountains, in Dens and Caves of the Earth, it's best to be with them.
1. It implies a deliberate Act of the Judgment. Every rational Purpose is established by Counsel, Prov. 20.18. It is founded upon Reason, or else we may expect it to be disappointed and overthrown.
1. It Implies a deliberate Act of the Judgement. Every rational Purpose is established by Counsel, Curae 20.18. It is founded upon Reason, or Else we may expect it to be disappointed and overthrown.
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Therefore when the King of Babylon out of his peculiar Favour to some of the Children of the Captivity, appointed them a daily Provision of his meat and Wine, 'tis said that the Prophet Daniel purposed in his Heart, that he would not defile himself with the Portion of the Kings Meat,
Therefore when the King of Babylon out of his peculiar Favour to Some of the Children of the Captivity, appointed them a daily Provision of his meat and Wine, it's said that the Prophet daniel purposed in his Heart, that he would not defile himself with the Portion of the Kings Meat,
For First, The Babylonians freely eat of many Things forbidden to the Jews. Secondly, 'Tis probable that many Times they eat of things offered to their Idols.
For First, The Babylonians freely eat of many Things forbidden to the jews. Secondly, It's probable that many Times they eat of things offered to their Idols.
Fourthly, It was much more unbecoming any of the Seed of Israel, in their present Circumstances in a strange Land. Thus Daniel 's Purpose to abstain was an Act of Judgment, upon due Deliberation with himself;
Fourthly, It was much more unbecoming any of the Seed of Israel, in their present circumstances in a strange Land. Thus daniel is Purpose to abstain was an Act of Judgement, upon due Deliberation with himself;
2. It includes a determinate Act of the Will: When after debating of the Thing in our own Thoughts, we come to a final Issue, the Will gives positive Sentence that it shall be so.
2. It includes a determinate Act of the Will: When After debating of the Thing in our own Thoughts, we come to a final Issue, the Will gives positive Sentence that it shall be so.
This is called decreeing in the Heart, 1 Cor. 7.37. Thus David says, I am purposed that my Mouth shall not Transgress, Psalm 17.3. Which we have in other words, Psalm 39.1.
This is called decreeing in the Heart, 1 Cor. 7.37. Thus David Says, I am purposed that my Mouth shall not Transgress, Psalm 17.3. Which we have in other words, Psalm 39.1.
If those Words had been more advisedly spoken, they had been well spoken, but by our Lords Answer, verse 20. It should seem as if he knew not what he said;
If those Words had been more advisedly spoken, they had been well spoken, but by our lords Answer, verse 20. It should seem as if he knew not what he said;
This argues Levity of Spirit, and is stiled purposing according to the Flesh, 2 Cor. 1.17. Carnal Hearts never resolve any otherwise in Religious Matters;
This argues Levity of Spirit, and is styled purposing according to the Flesh, 2 Cor. 1.17. Carnal Hearts never resolve any otherwise in Religious Matters;
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and in Carnal Things we may resolve, and yet change our Intentions without Sin. We are not necessarily obliged to do all that we sometimes say we will do;
and in Carnal Things we may resolve, and yet change our Intentions without Sin. We Are not necessarily obliged to do all that we sometime say we will do;
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if we find Reason afterwards to revoke our Purpose, and alter our Minds, as 1 Sam. 15.26. Samuel said to Saul, I will not return with thee, yet ver. 31. we read that he returned again after Saul.
if we find Reason afterwards to revoke our Purpose, and altar our Minds, as 1 Sam. 15.26. Samuel said to Saul, I will not return with thee, yet for. 31. we read that he returned again After Saul.
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1. The Sincerity of our Affection must be proved by the Stedfastness of our Adherence. 'Tis a sign that we did but make a shew of closing with Christ,
1. The Sincerity of our Affection must be proved by the Steadfastness of our Adherence. It's a Signen that we did but make a show of closing with christ,
Which way soever our Faces stood, 'tis certain that our Hearts were never right, if we can be by any means influenced to turn our backs upon God again.
Which Way soever our Faces stood, it's certain that our Hearts were never right, if we can be by any means influenced to turn our backs upon God again.
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or you could not be guilty of a total Revolt, Heb. 3.6. Whose House are we, if we hold fast the Confidence, and rejoycing of Hope firm unto the End. All that are an Habitation for Christ, are distinguished by this Token;
or you could not be guilty of a total Revolt, Hebrew 3.6. Whose House Are we, if we hold fast the Confidence, and rejoicing of Hope firm unto the End. All that Are an Habitation for christ, Are distinguished by this Token;
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His forsakings of you are never but in Appearance only, His Promise is sure; I will never leave thee nor forsake thee, Heb. 13.5. He is with Believers always, but sometimes hid and unknown, so that they discern him not;
His forsakings of you Are never but in Appearance only, His Promise is sure; I will never leave thee nor forsake thee, Hebrew 13.5. He is with Believers always, but sometime hid and unknown, so that they discern him not;
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and do you thus requite him, to wrest your selves out? 'Tis too foul a Thing to be done by any of those, that are truly his; but they that are not, will reward his greatest kindness, at one Time or other with the vilest Treachery.
and do you thus requite him, to wrest your selves out? It's too foul a Thing to be done by any of those, that Are truly his; but they that Are not, will reward his greatest kindness, At one Time or other with the Vilest Treachery.
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You are dead Men if you depart from him, he had given them an Instance of this, Chap. 4.3, 4. All the Men that followed Baal-peor, the Lord thy God hath destroyed them from among you;
You Are dead Men if you depart from him, he had given them an Instance of this, Chap. 4.3, 4. All the Men that followed Baal-peor, the Lord thy God hath destroyed them from among you;
Therefore when many Disciples went back, and he put it to the Twelve, Will ye also go away? Peter makes an excellent Answer, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the Words of Eternal Life, John 6.67, 68. q. d. What we have left to follow thee, was less than nothing,
Therefore when many Disciples went back, and he put it to the Twelve, Will you also go away? Peter makes an excellent Answer, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the Words of Eternal Life, John 6.67, 68. q. worser. What we have left to follow thee, was less than nothing,
for the largest number of Years, and they will tell you, that they are still every Day further off, from repenting that they were added to the Lord and to the Church.
for the Largest number of years, and they will tell you, that they Are still every Day further off, from repenting that they were added to the Lord and to the Church.
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5. Resolution in cleaving to Christ, will carry you through all those Diffculties which affright and deter an unresolvedly Man. Ruths cleaving to Naomi, when her Sister Orpah returned to her People and her Gods,
5. Resolution in cleaving to christ, will carry you through all those Diffculties which affright and deter an unresolvedly Man. Ruths cleaving to Naomi, when her Sister Orpah returned to her People and her God's,
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and notwithstanding Naomi 's Perswasions to her to return, shewed her to be inflexible, and made Naomi silent, Ruth 1.18. When she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking to here:
and notwithstanding Naomi is Persuasions to her to return, showed her to be inflexible, and made Naomi silent, Ruth 1.18. When she saw that she was steadfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking to Here:
But how must he be resisted? Stedfast in the Faith, 1 Pet. 5.9. 6. The Time of Tryal and Exercise is short, and the Reward is near; this makes it so much the more your Duty to hold out.
But how must he be resisted? Steadfast in the Faith, 1 Pet. 5.9. 6. The Time of Trial and Exercise is short, and the Reward is near; this makes it so much the more your Duty to hold out.
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1. Learn hence, that the Foundation which Men lay at the beginning of their Way, needs to be well examined, that it may bear what is to be built upon it.
1. Learn hence, that the Foundation which Men lay At the beginning of their Way, needs to be well examined, that it may bear what is to be built upon it.
Paul and Barnabas, when they came to Antioch in another Journey, spake to those that followed them and persuaded them to continue in the Grace of God, Acts 13.43.
Paul and Barnabas, when they Come to Antioch in Another Journey, spoke to those that followed them and persuaded them to continue in the Grace of God, Acts 13.43.
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Prophesying serveth not for them that believe not (only) but for them which believe (also) 1 Cor. 14.22. We dye in Travel if Christ be not formed in you;
Prophesying serves not for them that believe not (only) but for them which believe (also) 1 Cor. 14.22. We die in Travel if christ be not formed in you;
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Say with the Psalmist, I will go in the strength of the Lord God, Psalm 71.16. 2. Let your Ends and Motives be right: Cleave to the Lord for his own sake;
Say with the Psalmist, I will go in the strength of the Lord God, Psalm 71.16. 2. Let your Ends and Motives be right: Cleave to the Lord for his own sake;
follow him not for the Loaves of temporal Advantages, lest they should abate and vanish. The Purity of our Aims, will conduce to the Stability of our Purposes.
follow him not for the Loaves of temporal Advantages, lest they should abate and vanish. The Purity of our Aims, will conduce to the Stability of our Purposes.
so as to be inseparable, 1 Sam. 18.1. The Soul of Jonathan was knit to the Soul of David, &c. Shechems Soul clave to Dinah, so that he would agree to any Terms upon her Account, Gen. 34.3. with 12. 4. Labour after an encreased Sense of the odiousness of Sin. Rom. 12.9. Abbor that which is Evil, cleave to that which is good.
so as to be inseparable, 1 Sam. 18.1. The Soul of Johnathan was knit to the Soul of David, etc. Shechems Soul clave to Dinah, so that he would agree to any Terms upon her Account, Gen. 34.3. with 12. 4. Labour After an increased Sense of the odiousness of Sin. Rom. 12.9. Abbot that which is Evil, cleave to that which is good.
5. Sit loose from the World, and its entangling Enjoyments. The greater hold they take of us, the more apt and liable are we to be removed from Christ.
5. Fit lose from the World, and its entangling Enjoyments. The greater hold they take of us, the more apt and liable Are we to be removed from christ.
Solomon clave to strange Women in Love, and they turned away his Heart from God, 1 Kings 11.2, 3. 6. Let no Example have any influence upon you, which is against the Rule. When every Man of Israel went up from after David, and followed Sheba, the Men of Judah still clave to their King, 2 Sam. 20.2.
Solomon clave to strange Women in Love, and they turned away his Heart from God, 1 Kings 11.2, 3. 6. Let no Exampl have any influence upon you, which is against the Rule. When every Man of Israel went up from After David, and followed Sheba, the Men of Judah still clave to their King, 2 Sam. 20.2.
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If you could suppose Christ universally renounc't, and your selves left alone in adherence to him, it would be your Glory to be Singular, and to abide Faithful.
If you could suppose christ universally renounced, and your selves left alone in adherence to him, it would be your Glory to be Singular, and to abide Faithful.
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but this could not be done, for the Morning of the third Day after his Decease, which was the first Day of the Week, was the appointed Time of his Resurrection.
but this could not be done, for the Morning of the third Day After his Decease, which was the First Day of the Week, was the appointed Time of his Resurrection.
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Accordingly, when this Morning came, the Earth was shaken and gave up its Dead, and an Angel was dispatcht from Heaven, to roll away the Stone from the Door of the Sepulchre, ver. 2 of this Chap. This Angel when he had removed the Stone, had not done all his Business,
Accordingly, when this Morning Come, the Earth was shaken and gave up its Dead, and an Angel was dispatched from Heaven, to roll away the Stone from the Door of the Sepulchre, ver. 2 of this Chap. This Angel when he had removed the Stone, had not done all his Business,
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but the Holy Women also (mentioned, ver. 1.) who came with a better design to see the Sepulchre, assoon as the Jewish Sabbath was over, were through the Infirmity of their Flesh (though not like the Keepers, through guilt of Conscience) under some discomposing Terror.
but the Holy Women also (mentioned, ver. 1.) who Come with a better Design to see the Sepulchre, As soon as the Jewish Sabbath was over, were through the Infirmity of their Flesh (though not like the Keepers, through guilt of Conscience) under Some discomposing Terror.
So if these Women had not been exercised with timorous uneasie Apprehensions now, those comfortable Words which are spoken to them here in the Text, would have been altogether needless.
So if these Women had not been exercised with timorous uneasy Apprehensions now, those comfortable Words which Are spoken to them Here in the Text, would have been altogether needless.
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but also as the fittest I know of to Connect with my two Last Discourses; the First was on Conversion, the Second on Establishment; therefore I shall now add a Third on Consolation; and if I do by the Blessing of God obtain my End in these Sermons, I need Preach no more.
but also as the Fittest I know of to Connect with my two Last Discourses; the First was on Conversion, the Second on Establishment; Therefore I shall now add a Third on Consolation; and if I do by the Blessing of God obtain my End in these Sermons, I need Preach no more.
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those ministring Spirits are very ready, to deliver any reviving Messages to the Heirs of Salvation, that wherein they can they may be, the helpers of their Joy; as to Zacharias, Luke 1.13. to Paul, Acts 27.24.
those ministering Spirits Are very ready, to deliver any reviving Messages to the Heirs of Salvation, that wherein they can they may be, the helpers of their Joy; as to Zacharias, Lycia 1.13. to Paul, Acts 27.24.
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and so the Angel might be able to say, he knew by the Circumstances of the Womens coming hither, what it was they came about, and whom they enquired after.
and so the Angel might be able to say, he knew by the circumstances of the Women's coming hither, what it was they Come about, and whom they inquired After.
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Here, 1. I shall shew, Who they are that truly design the seeking of a Crucified Jesus. 2. Why all disquieting Fears in such, must be groundless. 3. Whence these Fears arise. 4. Ʋse.
Here, 1. I shall show, Who they Are that truly Design the seeking of a crucified jesus. 2. Why all disquieting Fears in such, must be groundless. 3. Whence these Fears arise. 4. Ʋse.
1. They that seriously look upon Christ as most worthy to be sought, and necessary to be found; and are therefore willing to neglect or abandon all other Things whatsoever for the sake of him.
1. They that seriously look upon christ as most worthy to be sought, and necessary to be found; and Are Therefore willing to neglect or abandon all other Things whatsoever for the sake of him.
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1. Deeply convinc't, that nothing else doth so well deserve our Pains in seeking it; nor is there such an absolute and indispensible Necessity of finding it.
1. Deeply convinced, that nothing Else does so well deserve our Pains in seeking it; nor is there such an absolute and indispensible Necessity of finding it.
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we may miss or fail of all other Things, and yet be Happy in Christ Whoso findeth him, findeth Life, &c. Prov. 8.35. He is the one Thing needful, and the one Thing to be desired;
we may miss or fail of all other Things, and yet be Happy in christ Whoso finds him, finds Life, etc. Curae 8.35. He is the one Thing needful, and the one Thing to be desired;
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2. We must be fully resolved to pass over, and to relinquish every Thing in the World for Christs sake. They that choose rather to omit a season of Converse with Christ,
2. We must be Fully resolved to pass over, and to relinquish every Thing in the World for Christ sake. They that choose rather to omit a season of Converse with christ,
His Enemies had so much Policy as to seek him where he frequently resorted, John 18.2, 3. 3. They that are not contented with the best of Means, unless they attain this End;
His Enemies had so much Policy as to seek him where he frequently resorted, John 18.2, 3. 3. They that Are not contented with the best of Means, unless they attain this End;
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As David notwithstanding his great respect to the Tabernacle, and performance of Publick Worship there, carried his Thoughts and Desires beyond it, to him that filled it with his Glory, Psalm 42.1, 2. My Soul panteth after thee oh God.
As David notwithstanding his great respect to the Tabernacle, and performance of Public Worship there, carried his Thoughts and Desires beyond it, to him that filled it with his Glory, Psalm 42.1, 2. My Soul pants After thee o God.
To an Hypocrite its enough to have the outward Means, and attend upon them; for indeed the presence or absence of Christ is an indifferent Thing to such;
To an Hypocrite its enough to have the outward Means, and attend upon them; for indeed the presence or absence of christ is an indifferent Thing to such;
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4. They that hold on in the unwearied Pursuits of Christ, notwithstanding all Discouragements. They that do not seek Christ heartily, will quickly cease, and give over seeking him.
4. They that hold on in the unwearied Pursuits of christ, notwithstanding all Discouragements. They that do not seek christ heartily, will quickly cease, and give over seeking him.
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and so the Men went and sought him three Days, but found him not, 2 Kings 2.16, 17. Their respect to the Man of God put them upon doing his, as a voluntary act;
and so the Men went and sought him three Days, but found him not, 2 Kings 2.16, 17. Their respect to the Man of God put them upon doing his, as a voluntary act;
How much more earnest and eager should we be, in seeking after Christ, when we are commanded? If we think it our Duty to begin any enquiry or search at all, we cannot but think that 'tis our Sin to desist;
How much more earnest and eager should we be, in seeking After christ, when we Are commanded? If we think it our Duty to begin any enquiry or search At all, we cannot but think that it's our since to desist;
In that very way of filial Obedience wherein Christ sought the honouring and pleasing of God, we are also to seek the approving of our selves to Christ,
In that very Way of filial obedience wherein christ sought the honouring and pleasing of God, we Are also to seek the approving of our selves to christ,
but they are by no means willing to be Crucified with him: i. e. In the Language of the same Apostle, Rom. 6.6. To have their old Man Crucified with him;
but they Are by no means willing to be crucified with him: i. e. In the Language of the same Apostle, Rom. 6.6. To have their old Man crucified with him;
their Lusts and Corruptions destroyed, and put to Death, by Vertue of his Death. Now this argues a great deceitfulness of Heart, in desiring some Benefit from Christ, without any regard to his Person;
their Lustiest and Corruptions destroyed, and put to Death, by Virtue of his Death. Now this argues a great deceitfulness of Heart, in desiring Some Benefit from christ, without any regard to his Person;
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II. Why all disquieting Fears, in such, as truly Design the seeking of Christ, are groundless. I would not be understood to speak against those humble, reverential, cautious, watchful Fears, which do very week become every Child of God,
II Why all disquieting Fears, in such, as truly Design the seeking of christ, Are groundless. I would not be understood to speak against those humble, reverential, cautious, watchful Fears, which do very Week become every Child of God,
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but I am to beat down those uncomfortable, restless, perplexing and distracting Fears, which are quite of another kind, which are more proper to Slaves then Children, and which are indeed the Remnants of a Spirit of Bondage in Believers.
but I am to beatrice down those uncomfortable, restless, perplexing and distracting Fears, which Are quite of Another kind, which Are more proper to Slaves then Children, and which Are indeed the Remnants of a Spirit of Bondage in Believers.
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our very Enquirings after him, are an infallible Proof of his Presence with us; 'tis the Influence of his Spirit which draws out our Souls towards him, which of themselves are naturally removed very far from him.
our very Inquiries After him, Are an infallible Proof of his Presence with us; it's the Influence of his Spirit which draws out our Souls towards him, which of themselves Are naturally removed very Far from him.
Never any Man in the World had the least serious Thought of taking one step to find out Christ, till the Spirit of Christ infused that Thought into him.
Never any Man in the World had the least serious Thought of taking one step to find out christ, till the Spirit of christ infused that Thought into him.
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When like Gideon's handful of Soldiers we are faint, yet pursuing, Judg. 8.4. He will take Care to Minister secret Cordials for the relief of our Spirits, in due Measure and Season.
When like Gideon's handful of Soldiers we Are faint, yet pursuing, Judges 8.4. He will take Care to Minister secret Cordials for the relief of our Spirits, in due Measure and Season.
but considering the mighty Assistance we have to depend on, this fear is causeless, Isa. 40.31. They that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their Strength;
but considering the mighty Assistance we have to depend on, this Fear is causeless, Isaiah 40.31. They that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their Strength;
for as long as we are Pilgrims and Sojourners, which is our State here upon Earth, we are still to seek, Heb. 11.13, 14. Christ may be lost again and again in our Apprehension, before we leave the World;
for as long as we Are Pilgrim's and Sojourners, which is our State Here upon Earth, we Are still to seek, Hebrew 11.13, 14. christ may be lost again and again in our Apprehension, before we leave the World;
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but their Eyes were held that they could not know him, Luke 24.15, 16. Assoon as they knew him he vanishes, ver. 31. A little after he appears in the midst of them, ver. 36. And then he is parted from them again, ver. 51. Therefore the seekers of Christ are in the way of Christ, and need not to fear.
but their Eyes were held that they could not know him, Lycia 24.15, 16. As soon as they knew him he Vanishes, ver. 31. A little After he appears in the midst of them, ver. 36. And then he is parted from them again, ver. 51. Therefore the seekers of christ Are in the Way of christ, and need not to Fear.
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But was it not much better to hear the News of his being risen again; than to find him Dead? So poor Souls that are seeking of christ, should suppress their Fears with this Consideration, that 'tis better for them to be covered with a Cloud,
But was it not much better to hear the News of his being risen again; than to find him Dead? So poor Souls that Are seeking of Christ, should suppress their Fears with this Consideration, that it's better for them to be covered with a Cloud,
'Tis uncertain, whether I may find my Beloved, so as I would, or so as perhaps I have sometimes done, at this or that particular season, in this or that particular Duty, I cannot absolutely depend upon it;
It's uncertain, whither I may find my beloved, so as I would, or so as perhaps I have sometime done, At this or that particular season, in this or that particular Duty, I cannot absolutely depend upon it;
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and Mistakes may sometimes have as much influence upon them, as the greatest Truths. Thus wrong Apprehensions of Things will produce unreasonable Fears;
and Mistakes may sometime have as much influence upon them, as the greatest Truths. Thus wrong Apprehensions of Things will produce unreasonable Fears;
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As the gross Ignorance of Carnal Sinners is the Impediment of their Conversion, so the remaining Ignorance of troubled Saints is a great hindrance of their Comfort.
As the gross Ignorance of Carnal Sinners is the Impediment of their Conversion, so the remaining Ignorance of troubled Saints is a great hindrance of their Comfort.
but where fear gets the upper Hand of Faith, and prevailes against that which ought to give bounds and measures to it, 'tis always inordinate and irregular:
but where Fear gets the upper Hand of Faith, and prevails against that which ought to give bounds and measures to it, it's always inordinate and irregular:
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If we did but believe strongly and stedfastly, we should find a cure for all those tremblings and tossings which now our Spirits may-be too much hurried and disturbed with.
If we did but believe strongly and steadfastly, we should find a cure for all those tremblings and tossings which now our Spirits maybe too much hurried and disturbed with.
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I Remember thy Judgments (says David ) and have Comforted my self, Psal. 119.52. Whenever we are sinfully afraid, the Promises of God are out of our deliberate Thoughts;
I remember thy Judgments (Says David) and have Comforted my self, Psalm 119.52. Whenever we Are sinfully afraid, the Promises of God Are out of our deliberate Thoughts;
Therefore the Angel puts the Women in remembrance of what Christ had told them before his Death, that he would rise again and meet them in Galilee, ver. 6. He is risen, as he said. This Promise of his seems to be forgotten and buried with him.
Therefore the Angel puts the Women in remembrance of what christ had told them before his Death, that he would rise again and meet them in Galilee, ver. 6. He is risen, as he said. This Promise of his seems to be forgotten and buried with him.
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There is no Person who knows what it is to Love, but also knows, that the greater and more vehement our Love is to any Object, the more apt we are to be afraid of losing it,
There is no Person who knows what it is to Love, but also knows, that the greater and more vehement our Love is to any Object, the more apt we Are to be afraid of losing it,
3. The shewing forth of Christs Death, is as necessary as the belief of his Resurrection. It is not enough for us to seek him as glorified, but we must also seek him as Crucified; seek him where he once was among the Dead in the Grave, as well as where he now is among the Living in Heaven.
3. The showing forth of Christ Death, is as necessary as the belief of his Resurrection. It is not enough for us to seek him as glorified, but we must also seek him as crucified; seek him where he once was among the Dead in the Grave, as well as where he now is among the Living in Heaven.
4. Let no Sinner whatsoever be afraid of seeking Communion with Christ. Mary Magdalen is particularly named here, ver. 1. See Mark 16.9. Do not say 'tis Presumption in such as you;
4. Let no Sinner whatsoever be afraid of seeking Communion with christ. Marry Magdalen is particularly nam Here, ver. 1. See Mark 16.9. Do not say it's Presumption in such as you;
for 'tis a commendable mendable Act of Faith, and wretched Insidelity not to do it. 5. Let no Sinner that seeks, doubt of his Success in seeking; Psalm 69.32. The humble shall see this, and be glad, and your Heart shall live that seek God.
for it's a commendable mendable Act of Faith, and wretched Infidelity not to do it. 5. Let no Sinner that seeks, doubt of his Success in seeking; Psalm 69.32. The humble shall see this, and be glad, and your Heart shall live that seek God.
THE Great and Magnificent Promises which this Chapter contains, shew plainly enough, that they concern not so much the Jewish Church after her return out of Babylon, as the Christian Church, which was to be far more glorious, in the New-Testament Times.
THE Great and Magnificent Promises which this Chapter contains, show plainly enough, that they concern not so much the Jewish Church After her return out of Babylon, as the Christian Church, which was to be Far more glorious, in the New testament Times.
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The very first Verse, hath a manifest Reference to the numerous Conversions of the Gentiles, who though formerly Barren, should exceed in fruitfulness under the Gospel;
The very First Verse, hath a manifest Referente to the numerous Conversions of the Gentiles, who though formerly Barren, should exceed in fruitfulness under the Gospel;
Large Assurances of spiritual and temporal Blessings are given hereupon; with respect to the Prosperity of Souls, and the flourishing also of their outward State.
Large Assurances of spiritual and temporal Blessings Are given hereupon; with respect to the Prosperity of Souls, and the flourishing also of their outward State.
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The Church and the World have been severely exercis'd with Princes, Who like Lions, have learned to catch the Prey, and devoured Men, Ezek. 19.3. Such as have removed the Bounds, Hos. 5.10. Trampled upon Laws, and invaded Properties:
The Church and the World have been severely exercised with Princes, Who like Lions, have learned to catch the Prey, and devoured Men, Ezekiel 19.3. Such as have removed the Bounds, Hos. 5.10. Trampled upon Laws, and invaded Properties:
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As you will have the Poor always with you, to draw out your Charity, so you will always have some Enemies (though Feeble and Impotent) for the Trial of your Faith and Courage;
As you will have the Poor always with you, to draw out your Charity, so you will always have Some Enemies (though Feeble and Impotent) for the Trial of your Faith and Courage;
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Here, 1. 1 shall shew, That the Adversaries of God's People will be unweariedly attempting of Mischief against them. 2. How those Attempts are without God. 3. That they shall end in Ruine to themselves. 4. Why they shall do so. 5. Use.
Here, 1. 1 shall show, That the Adversaries of God's People will be unweariedly attempting of Mischief against them. 2. How those Attempts Are without God. 3. That they shall end in Ruin to themselves. 4. Why they shall do so. 5. Use.
So says the Text, they shall gather together. This is sure, upon various Grounds. 1. He who foreknows all their Thoughts, Inclinations and Purposes from Everlasting, hath foretold it.
So Says the Text, they shall gather together. This is sure, upon various Grounds. 1. He who foreknows all their Thoughts, Inclinations and Purposes from Everlasting, hath foretold it.
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So when we read of Gog 's coming up, as a Cloud to cover the Land (which some think, is meant of a Succession of the Churches Enemies) and not of a single Person; the Lord puts the Question.
So when we read of Gog is coming up, as a Cloud to cover the Land (which Some think, is meant of a Succession of the Churches Enemies) and not of a single Person; the Lord puts the Question.
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Art thou he of whom I have spoken in old Time, by my Servants the Prophets of Israel, which Prophesied in those Days, many Years, that I would bring thee against them? Ezek. 38.16, 17. God hath infallibly determin'd in himself all that shall be,
Art thou he of whom I have spoken in old Time, by my Servants the prophets of Israel, which Prophesied in those Days, many years, that I would bring thee against them? Ezekiel 38.16, 17. God hath infallibly determined in himself all that shall be,
They that Work Iniquity, and they that live Godly in Christ Jesus can never amicably walk together, any more than Fire and Water can be reconciled to run quietly along in the same Stream.
They that Work Iniquity, and they that live Godly in christ jesus can never amicably walk together, any more than Fire and Water can be reconciled to run quietly along in the same Stream.
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Till all Things are subdned to Christ (which will not be till the end comes, 1 Cor. 15.28.) we cannot expect that all should be at perfect Peace with those that are Christ's;
Till all Things Are subdned to christ (which will not be till the end comes, 1 Cor. 15.28.) we cannot expect that all should be At perfect Peace with those that Are Christ's;
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And when their Projects are blasted, and their Hopes perisht, they are so much the fuller of Rage and Revenge, Isa. 44.25. That frustratcth the Tokens of the Liars, and maketh Diviners Mad. The more eminently God hath lifted up his Hand, the more insolently have they stretcht out theirs;
And when their Projects Are blasted, and their Hope's perished, they Are so much the fuller of Rage and Revenge, Isaiah 44.25. That frustratcth the Tokens of the Liars, and makes Diviners Mad. The more eminently God hath lifted up his Hand, the more insolently have they stretched out theirs;
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it ought to deter them from Sin, and excite them to Repentance, but through their Corruption, it renders them most resolvedly and desparately Wicked.
it ought to deter them from since, and excite them to Repentance, but through their Corruption, it renders them most resolvedly and desperately Wicked.
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like the common Executioners in humane Courts, who are generally the basest of Men. They are said to be ordain'd and establish't for Correction, Hab. 1.12. They are called Gods Sword, and Gods Hand, Psalm. 17.13, 14. The Rods of Gods Anger, Isa. 10.5. The Weapons of his Indignation, Chap. 13.5.
like the Common Executioners in humane Courts, who Are generally the Basest of Men. They Are said to be ordained and established for Correction, Hab. 1.12. They Are called God's Sword, and God's Hand, Psalm. 17.13, 14. The Rods of God's Anger, Isaiah 10.5. The Weapons of his Indignation, Chap. 13.5.
Commissioners of a Just and Holy God against his offending Children. 3. The Attempts of Enemies against Gods People are notwithstanding, without God's Approbation.
Commissioners of a Just and Holy God against his offending Children. 3. The Attempts of Enemies against God's People Are notwithstanding, without God's Approbation.
God permits many Things to be done which he approves not the doing of; and therefore we are not to fetch our warrant from Providence, but from the Word.
God permits many Things to be done which he approves not the doing of; and Therefore we Are not to fetch our warrant from Providence, but from the Word.
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as Christ is said not to know the Workers of Iniquity, Luke 13.27.) That which the Prophet refers to, is the falling off of the Ten Tribes of Israel from the House of David to Jeroboam; God says expresly, that this Thing was from him, 1 Kings 12.23. Providentially order'd and dispos'd by him, as well as foretold, Chap. 11.31.
as christ is said not to know the Workers of Iniquity, Lycia 13.27.) That which the Prophet refers to, is the falling off of the Ten Tribes of Israel from the House of David to Jeroboam; God Says expressly, that this Thing was from him, 1 Kings 12.23. Providentially ordered and disposed by him, as well as foretold, Chap. 11.31.
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None of the Adversaries of the Church can ever lay any Claim to that gracious Promise, which belongs pecullarly to the Church her self, I am with thee. God hath no respect to their Perfons,
None of the Adversaries of the Church can ever lay any Claim to that gracious Promise, which belongs pecullarly to the Church her self, I am with thee. God hath no respect to their Perfons,
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5. The Attempts of Enemies at that Time, which the Prophet here hath a Relation to, will be without Gods Assistanee, and consequently without Success.
5. The Attempts of Enemies At that Time, which the Prophet Here hath a Relation to, will be without God's Assistance, and consequently without Success.
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but when he hath perform'd his whole Work by them, he'll make them know that they are but Men, Psalm 9.20. Poor weak Creatures, when his Power is withdrawn from them.
but when he hath performed his Whole Work by them, he'll make them know that they Are but Men, Psalm 9.20. Poor weak Creatures, when his Power is withdrawn from them.
Am I now come up without the Lord against this Place to destroy it? &c. III. That all these Attempts of the Adversaries of God's People will issue in Ruine to themselves. So we read here;
Am I now come up without the Lord against this Place to destroy it? etc. III. That all these Attempts of the Adversaries of God's People will issue in Ruin to themselves. So we read Here;
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1. The greatest Attempt which was ever made by the Devil against the Church, in the Person of Christ himself, became the Means of subverting his own Kingdom.
1. The greatest Attempt which was ever made by the devil against the Church, in the Person of christ himself, became the Means of subverting his own Kingdom.
Herod, and Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the Children of Israel were all gathered together by the Instigation of Satan against our Lord Jesus, Acts 4.27.
Herod, and Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the Children of Israel were all gathered together by the Instigation of Satan against our Lord jesus, Acts 4.27.
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And they were broken and dasht in Pieces, like a Potters Vessel, ver. •. The Devil thought he had laid the Ax to the Root then, and should have cut down all the Hopes of God's People at once;
And they were broken and dashed in Pieces, like a Potters Vessel, ver. •. The devil Thought he had laid the Ax to the Root then, and should have Cut down all the Hope's of God's People At once;
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The Head of the Serpent is irrecoverably bruis'd, and so shall those other Dragons be, which are no better than his Seed and Spawn, Psaim 110.6. He shall wound the Heads over many Countreys.
The Head of the Serpent is irrecoverably Bruised, and so shall those other Dragons be, which Are no better than his Seed and Spawn, Psalm 110.6. He shall wound the Heads over many Countries'.
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not like that of the Church upon a Rock, an Everlasting Foundation, but a sandy, deceitful Bottom. Psalm 73.18. Surely thou didst set them in slippery Places:
not like that of the Church upon a Rock, an Everlasting Foundation, but a sandy, deceitful Bottom. Psalm 73.18. Surely thou didst Set them in slippery Places:
Places, sometimes of the greatest heighth, but proportionably of the greatest Danger, from whence, while they are dazled with the Light shining on their Ways, they commonly tumble on a sudden.
Places, sometime of the greatest height, but proportionably of the greatest Danger, from whence, while they Are dazzled with the Light shining on their Ways, they commonly tumble on a sudden.
They stand only till their Iniquities are compleated, till the Judgments of God are Ripe to be inflicted, • till they have worn out the Lease of limited Time,
They stand only till their Iniquities Are completed, till the Judgments of God Are Ripe to be inflicted, • till they have worn out the Lease of limited Time,
so that the Pillars thereof cremble? What can bear up those, whom her hath purposed to throw down? If he will not withdraw his Anger, the Proud helpers do stoop under him, Job 9.13.
so that the Pillars thereof cremble? What can bear up those, whom her hath purposed to throw down? If he will not withdraw his Anger, the Proud helpers do stoop under him, Job 9.13.
Even Beasts are threaten'd with Men, Zech. 12.4. Chap. 14.12, with 15. compared, And God's rebuke on such is Recorded, Psalm 76.6. 4. The Enemies of the Church are rais'd up for this Purpose, that God may Honour himself upon them.
Even Beasts Are threatened with Men, Zechariah 12.4. Chap. 14.12, with 15. compared, And God's rebuke on such is Recorded, Psalm 76.6. 4. The Enemies of the Church Are raised up for this Purpose, that God may Honour himself upon them.
Pharaob is an instance of it; exod. 9.16. In very Deed, for this cause have I raised thee up, to shew in thee my Power and that my Name may be declared throughout all the Earth.
Pharaoh is an instance of it; Exod. 9.16. In very Deed, for this cause have I raised thee up, to show in thee my Power and that my Name may be declared throughout all the Earth.
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if God be so Jealous for his own Name, that he will be sanctified in the needful Correction of his own People, we cannot imagine, that he will fail to vindicate himself by the just revenging of his Adversaries.
if God be so Jealous for his own Name, that he will be sanctified in the needful Correction of his own People, we cannot imagine, that he will fail to vindicate himself by the just revenging of his Adversaries.
How have all the Parts of the Image in Nebuchadnezzar 's Prophetical Dream been smitten one after another? Who does not know, that there hath been a successive Dissolution of all the Four Grand Monarchies and Empires of the World? Was not the Babylonian pull'd down by the Persian, the Persian tript up by the Graecian, the Graecian sunk by the Roman, and the Roman at length lost and swallowed by the Papal Power? What's become of all the formidable Men of Blood, that have slain their Thousands,
How have all the Parts of the Image in Nebuchadnezzar is Prophetical Dream been smitten one After Another? Who does not know, that there hath been a successive Dissolution of all the Four Grand Monarchies and Empires of the World? Was not the Babylonian pulled down by the Persian, the Persian trip up by the Grecian, the Grecian sunk by the Roman, and the Roman At length lost and swallowed by the Papal Power? What's become of all the formidable Men of Blood, that have slave their Thousands,
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Now that there are certain beginnings of their Ruine is hardly to be doubted also. It was sounded long since in Prophesie, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, Rev. 14.8.
Now that there Are certain beginnings of their Ruin is hardly to be doubted also. It was sounded long since in Prophesy, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, Rev. 14.8.
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Antichrist hath been consuming eminently ever since the Reformation one hundred and eighty Years, by the Spirit of Christs Mouth in the Preaching of the Gospel, according to 2 Thes. 2.8. He hath been driven out of these Nations, and several other Countrys, into which we hope, he shall never re-enter.
Antichrist hath been consuming eminently ever since the Reformation one hundred and eighty years, by the Spirit of Christ Mouth in the Preaching of the Gospel, according to 2 Thebes 2.8. He hath been driven out of these nations, and several other Countries, into which we hope, he shall never re-enter.
The God who is now secretly carrying on their intended Ruine, which is the matter of thy Faith, shall at length visibly accomplish it in thy open view, to thy Comfort and Rejoycing. So Prov. 29.16. the Righteous shall see their fall.
The God who is now secretly carrying on their intended Ruin, which is the matter of thy Faith, shall At length visibly accomplish it in thy open view, to thy Comfort and Rejoicing. So Curae 29.16. the Righteous shall see their fallen.
Psalm 52.5, 6. God shall destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, &c. The Righteous also shall see, &c. So Israel saw that great Work which the Lord did upon the Egyptians, Exod. 14.31. The Impressions which such sights make upon such witnesses, render them desirable, though awful, Jer. 20.12. Let me see thy Vengeance on them.
Psalm 52.5, 6. God shall destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, etc. The Righteous also shall see, etc. So Israel saw that great Work which the Lord did upon the egyptians, Exod 14.31. The Impressions which such sights make upon such Witnesses, render them desirable, though awful, Jer. 20.12. Let me see thy Vengeance on them.
Their Destruction is to make way for your Salvation, Prov. 11.8. The Righteous is deliver'd out of trouble, and the Wicked cometh in his stead. Psalm 141.10. Let the Wicked fall into their own Net, while that I withal escape.
Their Destruction is to make Way for your Salvation, Curae 11.8. The Righteous is Delivered out of trouble, and the Wicked comes in his stead. Psalm 141.10. Let the Wicked fallen into their own Net, while that I withal escape.
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thou art the Object which I have in my Eye, anhd my Compassion and Good-will are the Springs and Reasons of my promised actings and appearances on thy behalf.
thou art the Object which I have in my Eye, anhd my Compassion and Goodwill Are the Springs and Reasons of my promised actings and appearances on thy behalf.
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To presume that Enemies will not g ather together, and to despair of their fall, are flat Contradictions to the Text. To say that the Church of God shall not be assaulted, is against Scripture.
To presume that Enemies will not g ather together, and to despair of their fallen, Are flat Contradictions to the Text. To say that the Church of God shall not be assaulted, is against Scripture.
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When God lengthens out their Chain, and lets them loose upon his People, none can foresee the Spoil and Desolation which they may be empowered to make;
When God lengthens out their Chain, and lets them lose upon his People, none can foresee the Spoil and Desolation which they may be empowered to make;
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and so was Goliah 's Sword, wherewith his own Head had been Cut off, 1 Sam. 21.9. Former Experiences are often improv'd in Scripture as Arguments with God, 2 Chron. 20.7.
and so was Goliath is Sword, wherewith his own Head had been cut off, 1 Sam. 21.9. Former Experiences Are often improved in Scripture as Arguments with God, 2 Chronicles 20.7.
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For God hath upon this Day twice given convincing Answers to that tempting Question. Is the Lord among us? Exod. 17.7. The same God who blew up the Powder-Traitors, set his Hand again a second Time, to rescue us from their fiery Successors.
For God hath upon this Day twice given convincing Answers to that tempting Question. Is the Lord among us? Exod 17.7. The same God who blew up the Powder traitors, Set his Hand again a second Time, to rescue us from their fiery Successors.
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for the shifting and altering of Governments, is one of the most illustrious Proofs of God's Soveraign Dominion; Jer. 49.38. I will set my Throne in Elam, and will destroy from thence the King, and the Princes, saith the Lord.
for the shifting and altering of Governments, is one of the most illustrious Proofs of God's Sovereign Dominion; Jer. 49.38. I will Set my Throne in Elam, and will destroy from thence the King, and the Princes, Says the Lord.
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these Nations have not only heard, but felt how cruel their tenderness is; and therefore we may justly reckon our selves deliver'd from the worst of Deaths.
these nations have not only herd, but felt how cruel their tenderness is; and Therefore we may justly reckon our selves Delivered from the worst of Death's.
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for where Men's Hearts are full of mischievous Devices, 'tis a Mercy (if they would value and improve it as such) to be depriv'd of Power to execute and accomplish them.
for where Men's Hearts Are full of mischievous Devices, it's a Mercy (if they would valve and improve it as such) to be deprived of Power to execute and accomplish them.
A Deliverance from Sin and Satan is the most glorious of all, and indeed without this, all our temporal Deliverances will but aggravate our Everlasting Destruction.
A Deliverance from since and Satan is the most glorious of all, and indeed without this, all our temporal Deliverances will but aggravate our Everlasting Destruction.
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