The proviso or condition of the promises, the strait, but the straight-way that leadeth unto happiness being the substance of two sermons preached at Wilton, March the first, 1656, upon 2 Cor. 7. 1. : now published at the request of some of the parishioners and auditors then present / by Tho. Drayton ...
THE Proviso or Condition OF THE PROMISES: The Strait, but the Straight-way that leadeth unto Happiness. 2 COR. 7.1. Having therefore these promises, dearly Beloved, let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit, perfecting Holiness in the fear of God.
THE Proviso or Condition OF THE PROMISES: The Strait, but the Straightway that leads unto Happiness. 2 COR. 7.1. Having Therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of Flesh and Spirit, perfecting Holiness in the Fear of God.
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THat this Text is a Conclusion or Inference, out of the Apostles former Conference or Discourse, none that observe that Illative note NONLATINALPHABET, or therefore, will deny.
THat this Text is a Conclusion or Inference, out of the Apostles former Conference or Discourse, none that observe that Illative note, or Therefore, will deny.
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and that upon a threefold accompt. 1. As they were born and begotten from above. 2. As they were his Spiritual Brethren, and Fellow-members in Christ. And
and that upon a threefold account. 1. As they were born and begotten from above. 2. As they were his Spiritual Brothers, and Fellow members in christ. And
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3. As they were his own Off-spring, and the Fruits of his labor in the Lord, 1 Cor. 4.15. For in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the Gospel. Whence we have two Instructions.
3. As they were his own Offspring, and the Fruits of his labour in the Lord, 1 Cor. 4.15. For in christ jesus I have begotten you through the Gospel. Whence we have two Instructions.
1. That there are not onely Natural but Spiritual Relations to be found among men, especially in the Church and Congregation of the Saints, 1 Cor. 4.14. I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.
1. That there Are not only Natural but Spiritual Relations to be found among men, especially in the Church and Congregation of the Saints, 1 Cor. 4.14. I write not these things to shame you, but as my Beloved Sons I warn you.
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And here he saith, Dearly Beloved, but pass we now from the Compellation to the Imposition, wherein the Apostle doth evidence the truth of his love unto them in two things.
And Here he Says, Dearly beloved, but pass we now from the Compellation to the Imposition, wherein the Apostle does evidence the truth of his love unto them in two things.
of his former Epistle, tells us, That according to the grace of God which was given unto him he as a wise Master-builder had laid the Foundation, and that another buildeth thereupon:
of his former Epistle, tells us, That according to the grace of God which was given unto him he as a wise Master-builder had laid the Foundation, and that Another builds thereupon:
the Apostles groundwork, Having therefore these promises; and then his superstructure, Let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of the flesh, and of the spirit; or these two.
the Apostles groundwork, Having Therefore these promises; and then his superstructure, Let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of the Flesh, and of the Spirit; or these two.
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A true supposition, Having therefore these promises; and then an advice, imposition, and injunction, Let us cleanse our selves, &c. Or in plain terms, the Apostle's Doctrine,
A true supposition, Having Therefore these promises; and then an Advice, imposition, and injunction, Let us cleanse our selves, etc. Or in plain terms, the Apostle's Doctrine,
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and is to seek after, Heb. 11.1. Faith is said to be the ground or substance of things hoped for, and the evidence or demonstration of things not seen;
and is to seek After, Hebrew 11.1. Faith is said to be the ground or substance of things hoped for, and the evidence or demonstration of things not seen;
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1. The interest of Believers, or of the yong itinerant Saints, NONLATINALPHABET, these promises. And 2. The persons that have special interest in them, to wit, Converts and Believing Saints; such as these Corinthians were.
1. The Interest of Believers, or of the young itinerant Saints,, these promises. And 2. The Persons that have special Interest in them, to wit, Converts and Believing Saints; such as these Corinthians were.
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We may note, that the Spiritual promises (such as these are, to which St. Paul relates) are the greatest promises, 2 Pet. 1.4. Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises, that by them we should or might be made partakers of the Divine Nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
We may note, that the Spiritual promises (such as these Are, to which Saint Paul relates) Are the greatest promises, 2 Pet. 1.4. Whereby Are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises, that by them we should or might be made partakers of the Divine Nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
and to take us for his Sons and Daughters, according to Isai. 43.6. Hos. 1.10. This word NONLATINALPHABET, or these, is also Signal or Demonstrative, and sets forth the transcendency of the phrases in these particulars.
and to take us for his Sons and Daughters, according to Isaiah 43.6. Hos. 1.10. This word, or these, is also Signal or Demonstrative, and sets forth the transcendency of the phrases in these particulars.
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but a true claim and title thereunto, and a suitable hope, so far as they do or intend to observe the conditions of the promises, Rom. 8.24,25. 2 Cor. 5.7. Phil: 3.12. Not as though I had already attained, Heb. 11.13. before alleadged. Thus of the ground-work;
but a true claim and title thereunto, and a suitable hope, so Far as they do or intend to observe the conditions of the promises, Rom. 8.24,25. 2 Cor. 5.7. Philip: 3.12. Not as though I had already attained, Hebrew 11.13. before alleged. Thus of the groundwork;
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now of the Apostles superstructure, Let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of the flesh, &c. From which words we may in the general learn these three things.
now of the Apostles superstructure, Let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of the Flesh, etc. From which words we may in the general Learn these three things.
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but are, or should be, a groundwork of our obedience, and a most effectual incentive or motive unto duty, as Ephes. 6.2. Honor thy Father and Mother, which is the first Commandment with promise.
but Are, or should be, a groundwork of our Obedience, and a most effectual incentive or motive unto duty, as Ephesians 6.2. Honour thy Father and Mother, which is the First Commandment with promise.
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Thirdly, Whereas this charge here tends unto, and ends in the work of Sanctification, let us take notice, That the great exigence and requiring of the promises at our hands, is the carrying on,
Thirdly, Whereas this charge Here tends unto, and ends in the work of Sanctification, let us take notice, That the great exigence and requiring of the promises At our hands, is the carrying on,
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First, by way of Analysis and Exposition; Secondly, by way of Doctrine & Proposition; and thirdly, by way of Transposition to our selves, or of Use and Application.
First, by Way of Analysis and Exposition; Secondly, by Way of Doctrine & Proposition; and Thirdly, by Way of Transposition to our selves, or of Use and Application.
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All which is not onely filthy in the concrete, but filthiness in the Abstract, Isai. 64.6. But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags;
All which is not only filthy in the concrete, but filthiness in the Abstract, Isaiah 64.6. But we Are all as an unclean thing, and all our Righteousness Are as filthy rags;
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and we all do fade like a Leafe, and our iniquities like the wind have taken us away This filthiness is here set forth by a distribution of it into its species, according to a twofold subject, The filthiness of the flesh, and of the spirit.
and we all do fade like a Leaf, and our iniquities like the wind have taken us away This filthiness is Here Set forth by a distribution of it into its species, according to a twofold Subject, The filthiness of the Flesh, and of the Spirit.
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such as lying, swearing, cursing, gluttony, drunkenness, fornication, whoredom, coveteousness, theft, murder, and such like gross and manifest sins are;
such as lying, swearing, cursing, gluttony, Drunkenness, fornication, whoredom, covetousness, theft, murder, and such like gross and manifest Sins Are;
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such as high-flying thoughts, serpentine wisdom, hypocrisie, and seeming holiness, pride, and arrogancy, self-love, self-seeking, strife and debate, factiousness, wrath, revenge, malice, cruelty, mischievousness, persecution,
such as highflying thoughts, serpentine Wisdom, hypocrisy, and seeming holiness, pride, and arrogance, Self-love, self-seeking, strife and debate, factiousness, wrath, revenge, malice, cruelty, mischievousness, persecution,
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the persons from whom we are to remove it, are not our Brethren onely, but our selves in the first place, Matth. 7.5. Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam that is in thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote that is in thy Brothers eye;
the Persons from whom we Are to remove it, Are not our Brothers only, but our selves in the First place, Matthew 7.5. Thou hypocrite, First cast out the beam that is in thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote that is in thy Brother's eye;
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For every one of us must give an account of himself unto God, Rom. 14.12. The act to be imployed in this removal of the evil, is the word NONLATINALPHABET, Let us cleanse or purifie our selves;
For every one of us must give an account of himself unto God, Rom. 14.12. The act to be employed in this removal of the evil, is the word, Let us cleanse or purify our selves;
now the Proposition and Doctrine upon the whole, is this, That all they that would have an interest and share in the precious promises aforesaid, must Cleanse themselves of all filthiness, both of the flesh and of the spirit.
now the Proposition and Doctrine upon the Whole, is this, That all they that would have an Interest and share in the precious promises aforesaid, must Cleanse themselves of all filthiness, both of the Flesh and of the Spirit.
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and not his onely, but the Doctrine of the Prophets, of the Apostles, and of Christ himself; witness these ensuing Scriptures. Isai. 1.16. Wash ye, make ye clean, put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes, cease to do evil.
and not his only, but the Doctrine of the prophets, of the Apostles, and of christ himself; witness these ensuing Scriptures. Isaiah 1.16. Wash you, make you clean, put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes, cease to do evil.
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go ye out of the midst of her, be ye clean ye that bear the Vessels of the Lord. Jere 4.14. Wash thine heart, O Jerusalem, that thou maist be saved:
go you out of the midst of her, be you clean you that bear the Vessels of the Lord. Jere 4.14. Wash thine heart, Oh Jerusalem, that thou Mayest be saved:
How long shall thy wicked thoughts lodg in thee? Jere. 13.27. Wo unto thee, O Jerusalem, wilt not thou be made clean? O when shall it once be? Ezek. 18.31.
How long shall thy wicked thoughts lodge in thee? Jere. 13.27. Woe unto thee, Oh Jerusalem, wilt not thou be made clean? O when shall it once be? Ezekiel 18.31.
Wherefore lay aside all malice (or naughtiness) and all guile and hypocrisies, and evil surmisings, and all evil speakings. Jam. 1.21. Wherefore laying aside all filthiness, and superfluity of naughtiness, receive with meekness the ingrafted word which is able to save your souls. Jam. 3.6. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you;
Wherefore lay aside all malice (or naughtiness) and all guile and Hypocrisies, and evil surmisings, and all evil speakings. Jam. 1.21. Wherefore laying aside all filthiness, and superfluity of naughtiness, receive with meekness the ingrafted word which is able to save your Souls. Jam. 3.6. Draw High to God, and he will draw High to you;
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Hence it is compared to every filthy and abominable thing, as to the gorge and vomit of drunkards. Isai. 28.8. To the scum of a Pot. Ezek. 24.6,12. To the mire wherein the Sow walloweth. 2 Pet. 2.22. To the vomit of a dog, there.
Hence it is compared to every filthy and abominable thing, as to the gorge and vomit of drunkards. Isaiah 28.8. To the scum of a Pot. Ezekiel 24.6,12. To the mire wherein the Sow walloweth. 2 Pet. 2.22. To the vomit of a dog, there.
Fourthly, It excludes us from entring into the heavenly Jerusalem. Rev. 21.27. And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination.
Fourthly, It excludes us from entering into the heavenly Jerusalem. Rev. 21.27. And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that Defileth, neither whatsoever works abomination.
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Fifthly, There is no forgiveness of sin until they be left and put away from us, whatsoever men may dream to the contrary. Isai. 1.16,17,18. Wash you, make you clean, put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes;
Fifthly, There is no forgiveness of since until they be left and put away from us, whatsoever men may dream to the contrary. Isaiah 1.16,17,18. Wash you, make you clean, put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes;
though they be red as crimson, they shall be white as wool. Jere. 33.8. And I will cleanse them from all their iniquity, whereby they have sinned against me:
though they be read as crimson, they shall be white as wool. Jere. 33.8. And I will cleanse them from all their iniquity, whereby they have sinned against me:
for the cause must be taken away ere the effect can cease. See Prov. 26.13. Sixthly, That even the Law as well as the Gospel, declares the wrath of God against all sin whatsoever. Rom. 1.18. For the wrath of God is revealed from Heaven against all ungadliness and unrighteousness of men who withhold the truth in unrighteousness.
for the cause must be taken away ere the Effect can cease. See Curae 26.13. Sixthly, That even the Law as well as the Gospel, declares the wrath of God against all since whatsoever. Rom. 1.18. For the wrath of God is revealed from Heaven against all ungadliness and unrighteousness of men who withhold the truth in unrighteousness.
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and cannot possibly have any communion with it. Psal. 94.20. Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee? 2 Cor. 6.14,15. [ For what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness, and what communion hath light with darkness;
and cannot possibly have any communion with it. Psalm 94.20. Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee? 2 Cor. 6.14,15. [ For what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness, and what communion hath Light with darkness;
In the third place, the Lord doth not onely afford us space and time to get this work done. Rev. 2.21. [ And I gave her space to repent, and she repented not, ] but sufficient means also for our thorough cleansing so. Ezek. 36.25. [ Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and you shall be clean from all your filthiness;
In the third place, the Lord does not only afford us Molle and time to get this work done. Rev. 2.21. [ And I gave her Molle to Repent, and she repented not, ] but sufficient means also for our thorough cleansing so. Ezekiel 36.25. [ Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and you shall be clean from all your filthiness;
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and from all your idols will I cleanse you: ] Which promised water is not onely the pure water, and doctrine of his Word. John 15.3. [ Now are ye clean through the Word which I have spoken unto you. ] Ephes. 5.26. [ That he might sanctifie and wash it with water through the Word;
and from all your Idols will I cleanse you: ] Which promised water is not only the pure water, and Doctrine of his Word. John 15.3. [ Now Are you clean through the Word which I have spoken unto you. ] Ephesians 5.26. [ That he might sanctify and wash it with water through the Word;
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because it was figured forth by Blood in the Old Testament, Exod. 24.6,7,8. & 29.20. Levit. 8.23,24. & 14.14. Sometimes it is compared to fire. Isai. 4.4.
Because it was figured forth by Blood in the Old Testament, Exod 24.6,7,8. & 29.20. Levit. 8.23,24. & 14.14. Sometime it is compared to fire. Isaiah 4.4.
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[ When the Lord shall have washed the filth of the Daughter of Sion, and purged away the blood of Jerusalem by the spirit of judgment, and the spirit of burning:
[ When the Lord shall have washed the filth of the Daughter of Sion, and purged away the blood of Jerusalem by the Spirit of judgement, and the Spirit of burning:
I will pour my Spirit upon thy Seed, and my blessing upon thine Off-spring: ] And sometimes to Fullers Sope. Mal. 3.2. [ For he is like the Refiners fire, and Fullers sope:
I will pour my Spirit upon thy Seed, and my blessing upon thine Offspring: ] And sometime to Fullers Sope. Malachi 3.2. [ For he is like the Refiners fire, and Fullers soap:
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For this is the Fountain which the Lord hath opened to the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, for sin and for uncleanness. Zach. 13.1. In the fourth place, it is but meet that we which had a hand in polluting and defiling our selves, should be imployed and engaged in the purging our selves;
For this is the Fountain which the Lord hath opened to the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, for since and for uncleanness. Zach 13.1. In the fourth place, it is but meet that we which had a hand in polluting and defiling our selves, should be employed and engaged in the purging our selves;
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Now by way of Transposition and Use, the Truth and Equity of this Doctrine being thus cleared up, what remains but that we should make our best advantage of it? For whatsoever things were written aforetime, they were written for our instruction.
Now by Way of Transposition and Use, the Truth and Equity of this Doctrine being thus cleared up, what remains but that we should make our best advantage of it? For whatsoever things were written aforetime, they were written for our instruction.
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so there is no greater bar and obstruction, then iniquity and unrighteousness is, to keep us from the benefit of all his promises, 1 Sam. 2.30. Isa. 59.23. 2. That in this point some of our Modern writers in Europe, are much degenerated from the Doctrine of the Prophets and Apostles.
so there is no greater bar and obstruction, then iniquity and unrighteousness is, to keep us from the benefit of all his promises, 1 Sam. 2.30. Isaiah 59.23. 2. That in this point Some of our Modern writers in Europe, Are much degenerated from the Doctrine of the prophets and Apostles.
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for if that cannot be attained, the design of the Father, who gave his Son, that he might destroy the workmanship of the Devil, 1 John 3.8. is disappointed, and Christs love towards men is made of none effect;
for if that cannot be attained, the Design of the Father, who gave his Son, that he might destroy the workmanship of the devil, 1 John 3.8. is disappointed, and Christ love towards men is made of none Effect;
but whereas many places in the Old Testament are brought to plead for the continuance in sin, as 1 King. 8.46. Prov. 20.9. Eccle. 7.20. To those we may answer with the words of the Apostle, Heb. 7.19. That the Law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did, by which we draw nigh unto God.
but whereas many places in the Old Testament Are brought to plead for the Continuance in since, as 1 King. 8.46. Curae 20.9. Eccle. 7.20. To those we may answer with the words of the Apostle, Hebrew 7.19. That the Law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did, by which we draw High unto God.
for the second Verse of Chapter eight, contradicts it, as doth also 1 Cor. 4.4. 2 Cor. 5.16,17. Phil. 4.13. but must onely be understood as was said before, of the Babes and Yonglings in Christ;
for the second Verse of Chapter eight, contradicts it, as does also 1 Cor. 4.4. 2 Cor. 5.16,17. Philip 4.13. but must only be understood as was said before, of the Babes and Younglings in christ;
so must that also be understood, Gal. 5.17. and that 1 John 1.8. as is evident, if it be compared with Verse the thirteenth, and fourteenth of the second Chapter;
so must that also be understood, Gal. 5.17. and that 1 John 1.8. as is evident, if it be compared with Verse the thirteenth, and fourteenth of the second Chapter;
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then that which he speaks plurally also Verse 9. Therewith bless we God, even the Father, (to wit, with the tongue) and therewith curse we men which are made after the similitude of God.
then that which he speaks plurally also Verse 9. Therewith bless we God, even the Father, (to wit, with the tongue) and therewith curse we men which Are made After the similitude of God.
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Secondly, This giveth a check to their Error, who say, That in death (when we put off the Body of Clay) all sin shall be put off and mortified, and not before:
Secondly, This gives a check to their Error, who say, That in death (when we put off the Body of Clay) all since shall be put off and mortified, and not before:
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Secondly, If the natural death healed all sins, none would die in their sins, as our Saviour threatens, that the unbelieving Jews should do, John 8.21,24. Lastly, We are commanded to cleanse our selves from all filthiness of the flesh, and of the spirit;
Secondly, If the natural death healed all Sins, none would die in their Sins, as our Saviour threatens, that the unbelieving jews should do, John 8.21,24. Lastly, We Are commanded to cleanse our selves from all filthiness of the Flesh, and of the Spirit;
for the cause must be taken away before the effect, as we said before and proved out of Isai. 1.16,17,18. Jere. 33.8. to which you may adde, Chap. 31, 32, 33, 34. Acts 26.18. Heb. 10.14.
for the cause must be taken away before the Effect, as we said before and proved out of Isaiah 1.16,17,18. Jere. 33.8. to which you may add, Chap. 31, 32, 33, 34. Acts 26.18. Hebrew 10.14.
but there is an Israel, who are of a clean heart, Psal 73.1. Who are crucified to the world, and the world to them, Gal. 6.14,15,16. In whose Spirit there is no guile, and consequently no sin, for all sin is deceitful; so Psal. 32.2. Ephes. 4.22.
but there is an Israel, who Are of a clean heart, Psalm 73.1. Who Are Crucified to the world, and the world to them, Gal. 6.14,15,16. In whose Spirit there is no guile, and consequently no since, for all since is deceitful; so Psalm 32.2. Ephesians 4.22.
Yea, John saw a numberless number of those, Rev. 7.9,10,14. So also Revel. 14.4. These are the Israel, of which we read Num. 23.21. and Zeph. 3.14,15. Lastly, It meets with that distinction more common then commendable;
Yea, John saw a numberless number of those, Rev. 7.9,10,14. So also Revel. 14.4. These Are the Israel, of which we read Num. 23.21. and Zephaniah 3.14,15. Lastly, It meets with that distinction more Common then commendable;
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though some persons otherwise zealous and vertuously minded, have at unawares, received and used the same, without considering the hurt and mischief that followeth thereupon. See Jere. 50.20.
though Some Persons otherwise zealous and virtuously minded, have At unawares, received and used the same, without considering the hurt and mischief that follows thereupon. See Jere. 50.20.
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Sheweth how God will deal with the sins and iniquities of his people, as he did with the Egyptians; he will first subdue, and then drown them: Also Zeph. 3.13. he promises, That the remnant of Israel shall not utter iniquity, nor speak lies: And Mal. 3.3. That Christ shall sit as a refiner and a purifier of silver, and he shall purifie the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto him an offering in righteousness.
Shows how God will deal with the Sins and iniquities of his people, as he did with the egyptians; he will First subdue, and then drown them: Also Zephaniah 3.13. he promises, That the remnant of Israel shall not utter iniquity, nor speak lies: And Malachi 3.3. That christ shall fit as a refiner and a purifier of silver, and he shall purify the Sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto him an offering in righteousness.
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as spiritual pride, wrath, uncharitable censuring, envy, and the like. Prov. 30.12. There is a generation that is pure in their own eyes, and yet are not washed from their filthiness: So Matth 23.25,26. Wo unto you Scribes and Pharisees, Hypocrites;
as spiritual pride, wrath, uncharitable censuring, envy, and the like. Curae 30.12. There is a generation that is pure in their own eyes, and yet Are not washed from their filthiness: So Matthew 23.25,26. Woe unto you Scribes and Pharisees, Hypocrites;
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See Jere. 7.8,9,13, also 27. To these it may be said, as Peter spake to Simon Magus, Acts 8.21,22. Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter, for thy heart is not right in the sight of the Lord.
See Jere. 7.8,9,13, also 27. To these it may be said, as Peter spoke to Simon Magus, Acts 8.21,22. Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter, for thy heart is not right in the sighed of the Lord.
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yet not onely protract the time for so great a work, but daily pollute and defile themselves, contracting more filthiness then that which they had before,
yet not only protract the time for so great a work, but daily pollute and defile themselves, contracting more filthiness then that which they had before,
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and put away their sins, yet return again with the Dog to the vomit, and with the Sow to her wallowing in the mire; see 2 Pet. •. 18,19,20. Ezek. 24.13.
and put away their Sins, yet return again with the Dog to the vomit, and with the Sow to her wallowing in the mire; see 2 Pet. •. 18,19,20. Ezekiel 24.13.
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and here in the Text, and what is required thereby. Secondly, To examine how far we have proceeded in fulfilling the same. Prov. 20.9. Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sins? I fear very few.
and Here in the Text, and what is required thereby. Secondly, To examine how Far we have proceeded in fulfilling the same. Curae 20.9. Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my Sins? I Fear very few.
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Humble your selves in the sight of God, and he shall lift you up, Jam 4.8,9,10. Ye say that ye relie upon Christ, but what part hath Christ with Belial? 2 Cor. 6.15.
Humble your selves in the sighed of God, and he shall lift you up, Jam 4.8,9,10. You say that you rely upon christ, but what part hath christ with Belial? 2 Cor. 6.15.
for which things sake, the wrath of God cometh upon the children of disobedience; see Gal. 5.19,20,21. Eph. 4.21. Take to you the Water, the Water of the Word, Psal. 119.9. Wherewith shall a yong man cleanse his way, by taking heed thereunto, according to thy Word.
for which things sake, the wrath of God comes upon the children of disobedience; see Gal. 5.19,20,21. Ephesians 4.21. Take to you the Water, the Water of the Word, Psalm 119.9. Wherewith shall a young man cleanse his Way, by taking heed thereunto, according to thy Word.
Seek Sope of Christ, yea, Fullers sope, to be baptised with the Holy Ghost, and with fire, Mal 3.2. Walk in the Light, as Christ is in the Light, and the Blood of Jesus Christ shall purge you from all sin, 1 Joh. 1.7.
Seek Soap of christ, yea, Fullers soap, to be baptised with the Holy Ghost, and with fire, Malachi 3.2. Walk in the Light, as christ is in the Light, and the Blood of jesus christ shall purge you from all since, 1 John 1.7.
For the first of these, It is not here the Sanctification of flesh and blood, which is proud of its self, and contemptuous of others. Isai. 65.5. Which say, Stand by thy self, come not near me, for I am holier then thou.
For the First of these, It is not Here the Sanctification of Flesh and blood, which is proud of its self, and contemptuous of Others. Isaiah 65.5. Which say, Stand by thy self, come not near me, for I am Holier then thou.
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For that which is esteemed highly among men, is an abomination before the Lord; for this holiness may be changed for a better, but cannot any way be perfected:
For that which is esteemed highly among men, is an abomination before the Lord; for this holiness may be changed for a better, but cannot any Way be perfected:
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Nor is this holiness a ceremonial holiness, which was but a figure of the true; but in short, it is that which is called Gods own holiness, Isai. 65.18. Heb. 12.10.
Nor is this holiness a ceremonial holiness, which was but a figure of the true; but in short, it is that which is called God's own holiness, Isaiah 65.18. Hebrew 12.10.
and whereby the Saints are denominated holy ones; of which Isaiah speaketh, Chap. 35.8. And an high-way shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called the way of holiness;
and whereby the Saints Are denominated holy ones; of which Isaiah speaks, Chap. 35.8. And an highway shall be there, and a Way, and it shall be called the Way of holiness;
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This is that holiness that becomes the House of God for ever, Psal. 93.5. Which holiness is either a way and race, to wit, an holy course of obedience in fulfilling the Will of God, Rom. 6.22. But now ye have your fruits unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. Heb. 10.36.
This is that holiness that becomes the House of God for ever, Psalm 93.5. Which holiness is either a Way and raze, to wit, an holy course of Obedience in fulfilling the Will of God, Rom. 6.22. But now you have your fruits unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. Hebrew 10.36.
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Or else it is the inward holiness of Gods Image and Kingdom, from whence that obedience proceedeth. Eph. 4.34. And that ye put on the new man, which is created after God in righteousness and holiness of truth.
Or Else it is the inward holiness of God's Image and Kingdom, from whence that Obedience Proceedeth. Ephesians 4.34. And that you put on the new man, which is created After God in righteousness and holiness of truth.
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For the second particular, the act here required NONLATINALPHABET, signifies not onely to go about a thing, Luke 13.32. and to execute it, 2 Cor. 8.6,11. but to finish and to adde the end to the beginning. Phil. 1.6.
For the second particular, the act Here required, signifies not only to go about a thing, Lycia 13.32. and to execute it, 2 Cor. 8.6,11. but to finish and to add the end to the beginning. Philip 1.6.
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if any will indulge them that honor and dignity; and another of the inward state, which we are here to understand; that again is manifold; one of sincerity and uprightness:
if any will indulge them that honour and dignity; and Another of the inward state, which we Are Here to understand; that again is manifold; one of sincerity and uprightness:
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But this perfection is not sufficient, or always to be rested in. 1 Pet. 1.22. Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth, through the spirit, unto unfeigned or sincere love of the Brethren:
But this perfection is not sufficient, or always to be rested in. 1 Pet. 1.22. Seeing you have purified your Souls in obeying the truth, through the Spirit, unto unfeigned or sincere love of the Brothers:
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See that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently. See 1 Thes. 3.12. A second perfection there is of parts, when all the several graces of Gods sanctifying spirit are found in a man.
See that you love one Another with a pure heart fervently. See 1 Thebes 3.12. A second perfection there is of parts, when all the several graces of God's sanctifying Spirit Are found in a man.
for some want humility, some meekness, some patience, and the like; And why doth St. Peter command us to adde to our Faith. Vertue; to Vertue, Knowledge; to Knowledge, Temperance; to Temperance, Patience; to Patience, Godliness; to Godliness, Brotherly kindness; to Brotherly kindness, Love.
for Some want humility, Some meekness, Some patience, and the like; And why does Saint Peter command us to add to our Faith. Virtue; to Virtue, Knowledge; to Knowledge, Temperance; to Temperance, Patience; to Patience, Godliness; to Godliness, Brotherly kindness; to Brotherly kindness, Love.
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If we have all these at our first conversion? 2 Pet. 1.5,6,7. A third is the perfection of degrees, when holiness in a full degree is by us attained answerable to the Law of God:
If we have all these At our First conversion? 2 Pet. 1.5,6,7. A third is the perfection of Degrees, when holiness in a full degree is by us attained answerable to the Law of God:
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to the putting down of all contrary dispositions: This is a perfection enjoyned by the Apostle, Col 3.14. and above all put on Love, which is the Bond of perfection. 1 Pet. 4.8. This is called perfectio viae, and allowed of by all the Schoolmen.
to the putting down of all contrary dispositions: This is a perfection enjoined by the Apostle, Col 3.14. and above all put on Love, which is the Bound of perfection. 1 Pet. 4.8. This is called Perfection Viae, and allowed of by all the Schoolmen.
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The third is perfectio patriae, the highest perfection of the Saints, of which the Apostle speaketh, Heb. 12.23. And to the spirits of just men made perfect.
The third is Perfection patriae, the highest perfection of the Saints, of which the Apostle speaks, Hebrew 12.23. And to the spirits of just men made perfect.
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which without doubt we should both hope for, and pray for, preparing our selves thereunto. By the first perfection, and by both the former, we should seek after the third;
which without doubt we should both hope for, and pray for, preparing our selves thereunto. By the First perfection, and by both the former, we should seek After the third;
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In the second with Christ according to the Spirit, in a more lively and powerful way in the similitude of his Resurrection, wherein he walked with his Disciples forty days upon Earth:
In the second with christ according to the Spirit, in a more lively and powerful Way in the similitude of his Resurrection, wherein he walked with his Disciples forty days upon Earth:
The whole Proposition or Doctrine then is this, That those who would be made heirs and partakers of the Divine Promises, must perfect the race of holy Obedience set before them,
The Whole Proposition or Doctrine then is this, That those who would be made Heirs and partakers of the Divine Promises, must perfect the raze of holy obedience Set before them,
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and the holy Image of God, which is to be renewed in them, or they must put on that love which is the Bond of perfection, and the fulfilling of the Law, as hath been said:
and the holy Image of God, which is to be renewed in them, or they must put on that love which is the Bound of perfection, and the fulfilling of the Law, as hath been said:
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And when Abraham was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared unto Abraham, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God, walk thou before me, and be persect. And Deut. 10.12.
And when Abraham was ninety Years old and nine, the Lord appeared unto Abraham, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God, walk thou before me, and be persect. And Deuteronomy 10.12.
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and to serve the Lord thy God, with all thine heart, and with all thy soul? And Levit 19.18. Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thy self; I am the Lord. And Deut. 18.13. Thou shalt be perfect with the Lord thy God.
and to serve the Lord thy God, with all thine heart, and with all thy soul? And Levit 19.18. Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thy self; I am the Lord. And Deuteronomy 18.13. Thou shalt be perfect with the Lord thy God.
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Yea, he injoyneth perfection unto them in his farewel, Verse 11. Finally, Brethren farewel: Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one minde, live in peace,
Yea, he enjoin perfection unto them in his farewell, Verse 11. Finally, Brothers farewell: Be perfect, be of good Comfort, be of one mind, live in peace,
and the God of love and peace shall be with you: So Heb. 6.1. Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on to perfection. Jam. 1.4. But let patience have her perfect work in you, that ye may be perfect and intire, wanting nothing. Chap. 2.8. If ye shall fulfil the Royal Law, according to the Scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thy self, you do well.
and the God of love and peace shall be with you: So Hebrew 6.1. Therefore leaving the principles of the Doctrine of christ, let us go on to perfection. Jam. 1.4. But let patience have her perfect work in you, that you may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Chap. 2.8. If you shall fulfil the Royal Law, according to the Scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thy self, you do well.
Yea, Christ himself doth not onely commend love to God and men, unto us as the fulfilling of the Law and the Prophets, Matth. 22.36,37,38,39. but he expresly commands us to be perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect, Matth. 5.48.
Yea, christ himself does not only commend love to God and men, unto us as the fulfilling of the Law and the prophets, Matthew 22.36,37,38,39. but he expressly commands us to be perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect, Matthew 5.48.
For first, God who is holy, and love it self, and perfect in holiness and love, hath predestinated us to be made conformable unto the Image of his Son, Rom. 8.29. Who is the brightness of his glory, and the express Image of his person, Heb. 1.3.
For First, God who is holy, and love it self, and perfect in holiness and love, hath predestinated us to be made conformable unto the Image of his Son, Rom. 8.29. Who is the brightness of his glory, and the express Image of his person, Hebrew 1.3.
Thirdly, This holiness in love, is that whereunto we are called; 1 Thes. 4.7. For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness, Col. 3.14. 1 Pet. 4.8.
Thirdly, This holiness in love, is that whereunto we Are called; 1 Thebes 4.7. For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness, Col. 3.14. 1 Pet. 4.8.
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Fourthly, Holy love to God and men, is that which we ow to him for his love unto us in Christ, Psal. 31.23. & 116.1. I love the Lord, &c. 2 Cor. 5.14.
Fourthly, Holy love to God and men, is that which we owe to him for his love unto us in christ, Psalm 31.23. & 116.1. I love the Lord, etc. 2 Cor. 5.14.
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Fifthly, It is through holiness and love, that all sin must be overcome and buried in us. Rom. 12.21. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. 1 Pet. 4.8. And above all things, have fervent love among your selves;
Fifthly, It is through holiness and love, that all since must be overcome and buried in us. Rom. 12.21. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. 1 Pet. 4.8. And above all things, have fervent love among your selves;
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for love shall cover the multitude of sins; yea, all sins whatsoever, as Solomon testifieth in these words, Prov. 10.12. Hatred stirreth up strife, but love covereth all sin;
for love shall cover the multitude of Sins; yea, all Sins whatsoever, as Solomon Testifieth in these words, Curae 10.12. Hatred stirs up strife, but love Covereth all since;
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Sixthly, The Law of God (whose fulfiling and accomplishment standeth in love) is established in Heaven for ever, Psal. 78.5,6,7,8. & 119.89. insomuch, That Heaven and Earth shall sooner pass away, then one jot or tittle of the Law shall go unfulfilled, Matth. 5.18. Which fulfilling must be accomplished, not onely by Christ for us, but by him and us joyntly. Also Matth. 3.15.
Sixthly, The Law of God (whose fulfilling and accomplishment Stands in love) is established in Heaven for ever, Psalm 78.5,6,7,8. & 119.89. insomuch, That Heaven and Earth shall sooner pass away, then one jot or tittle of the Law shall go unfulfilled, Matthew 5.18. Which fulfilling must be accomplished, not only by christ for us, but by him and us jointly. Also Matthew 3.15.
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For he saith unto John, Thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Seventhly, There is no other way left unto us in Christ, that leadeth to life,
For he Says unto John, Thus it Becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Seventhly, There is no other Way left unto us in christ, that leads to life,
but the keeping of the Commandments through his grace and help. Matth. 7.21. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven;
but the keeping of the commandments through his grace and help. Matthew 7.21. Not every one that Says unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven;
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Ninthly, God hath not onely promised to put his Law into our inward parts, and to write it in our hearts, Jere. 31.33,34. Ezek 36.25,26,27. but hath expresly engaged himself to work so much love in us, as the Law any where requireth. Deut. 30.6.
Ninthly, God hath not only promised to put his Law into our inward parts, and to write it in our hearts, Jere. 31.33,34. Ezekiel 36.25,26,27. but hath expressly engaged himself to work so much love in us, as the Law any where requires. Deuteronomy 30.6.
Eleventhly, Christ hath not onely taught us to pray for a perfect obedience to Gods will in this Petition, Thy will be done on Earth, as it is in Heaven;
Eleventhly, christ hath not only taught us to pray for a perfect Obedience to God's will in this Petition, Thy will be done on Earth, as it is in Heaven;
but he himself (who in all things was heard of his Father) hath prayed for our perfection in love. John 17.20,21,22,23. [ Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also that shall believe on me through their word:
but he himself (who in all things was herd of his Father) hath prayed for our perfection in love. John 17.20,21,22,23. [ Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also that shall believe on me through their word:
I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. ]
I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. ]
Lastly, The work which God hath given us to do, must be perfected and finished in this life. See Eccles. 9.10. Tit. 2.12. That we should live soberly, righteously and godly, in this present world;
Lastly, The work which God hath given us to do, must be perfected and finished in this life. See Eccles. 9.10. Tit. 2.12. That we should live soberly, righteously and godly, in this present world;
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1. That as the Spiritual Promises aforesaid, are precious and sweet-conditioned Covenants, so they are to flesh and blood, without assisting Grace, difficult and hard-conditioned Promises.
1. That as the Spiritual Promises aforesaid, Are precious and sweet-conditioned Covenants, so they Are to Flesh and blood, without assisting Grace, difficult and hard-conditioned Promises.
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But our blessed Saviour told us aforehand, Matth. 7.14. That strait is the way, and narrow is the Gate, which leadeth unto life, and that there be few that enter in thereat;
But our blessed Saviour told us aforehand, Matthew 7.14. That strait is the Way, and narrow is the Gate, which leads unto life, and that there be few that enter in thereat;
and that as in other regards, so to redeem us from all iniquity, and purifie or renew us unto himself, a peculiar people, zealous of good works, Tit. 2.14. See also the end for which he gave himself, not onely to sanctifie and wash us with water through the Word;
and that as in other regards, so to Redeem us from all iniquity, and purify or renew us unto himself, a peculiar people, zealous of good works, Tit. 2.14. See also the end for which he gave himself, not only to sanctify and wash us with water through the Word;
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For Paul speaks thus, Gal. 3.3. [ Are ye so foolish? having begun in the spirit, are ye made perfect in the flesh? ] Heb. 12.10. He saith, That the Lord chastneth us to make us partakers of his own holiness;
For Paul speaks thus, Gal. 3.3. [ are you so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, Are you made perfect in the Flesh? ] Hebrew 12.10. He Says, That the Lord Chasteneth us to make us partakers of his own holiness;
to the end he may establish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his Saints.
to the end he may establish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, At the coming of our Lord jesus christ with all his Saints.
Secondly, If any Athenians in our days, should ask as those did in former times, Acts 17.19. [ May we know what this new Doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is? ] St John the Beloved Disciple will give them satisfaction therein, 1 Joh. 2.7,8. [ Brethren, I write no new Commandment unto you, but an old Commandment which ye had from the beginning;
Secondly, If any Athenians in our days, should ask as those did in former times, Acts 17.19. [ May we know what this new Doctrine, whereof thou Speakest, is? ] Saint John the beloved Disciple will give them satisfaction therein, 1 John 2.7,8. [ Brothers, I write no new Commandment unto you, but an old Commandment which you had from the beginning;
because the darkness is past and the true light now shineth, ] 2 Joh. Vers. 5, 6. [ Now I beseech thee Lady, not as though I wrote a new Commandment unto thee;
Because the darkness is past and the true Light now shines, ] 2 John Vers. 5, 6. [ Now I beseech thee Lady, not as though I wrote a new Commandment unto thee;
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yet they hold there is one God, a Trinity of Persons, Two Natures in Christ's own Person, his Threefold Office, his Twofold Estate of Humiliation and Exaltation,
yet they hold there is one God, a Trinity of Persons, Two Nature's in Christ's own Person, his Threefold Office, his Twofold Estate of Humiliation and Exaltation,
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And as this last presupposeth the former, so the love of God is accompanied with the love of our Neighbor. 1 John 2.5. [ But whoso keepeth the Word of God, in him is the love of God perfected. ] 1 John 5.1,2. [ Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ, is born of God;
And as this last presupposeth the former, so the love of God is accompanied with the love of our Neighbour. 1 John 2.5. [ But whoso Keepeth the Word of God, in him is the love of God perfected. ] 1 John 5.1,2. [ Whosoever Believeth that jesus is the christ, is born of God;
Do not blame the Lord, for he demands nothing impossible, saith Chrysost de Paenit. Hom. 8 See Basil upon Psal. 118. Hieronymus in Expos. Symbol. ad Damasum. August.
Do not blame the Lord, for he demands nothing impossible, Says Chrysostom de Paenit. Hom. 8 See Basil upon Psalm 118. Hieronymus in Expos. Symbol. ad Damasum. August.
Concilium Arausicanum, according to the Catholick Faith we believe, That all who are baptized, having received Grace, may and ought, by the help and the co-operation of Christ, to fulfil all things that belong to Salvation,
Concilium Aragonese, according to the Catholic Faith we believe, That all who Are baptised, having received Grace, may and ought, by the help and the cooperation of christ, to fulfil all things that belong to Salvation,
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Thirdly, By way of Correction, this serves first to reprove all unbelief that is found in men to the contrary, see what the Lord saith of the unbelieving Israelites, who were rendred unbelieving persons, who were indisposed to enter upon the holy Land of Promise, being deterred by the pretenders of impossibility to overcome the Canaanites, and scale and beat down their Cities, Numbers 13 and 14 Chapters.
Thirdly, By Way of Correction, this serves First to reprove all unbelief that is found in men to the contrary, see what the Lord Says of the unbelieving Israelites, who were rendered unbelieving Persons, who were indisposed to enter upon the holy Land of Promise, being deterred by the pretenders of impossibility to overcome the Canaanites, and scale and beatrice down their Cities, Numbers 13 and 14 Chapters.
Unto whom sware the Lord, that they should not enter into his rest, but to them who believed not? So then they could not enter in, because of unbelief, Heb. 3.18,19.
Unto whom sware the Lord, that they should not enter into his rest, but to them who believed not? So then they could not enter in, Because of unbelief, Hebrew 3.18,19.
and yet stand at a stay, and make not progress towards perfection. Revel. 3.2. Be watchful and strengthen the things that remain, that are ready to die;
and yet stand At a stay, and make not progress towards perfection. Revel. 3.2. Be watchful and strengthen the things that remain, that Are ready to die;
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for I have not sound thy works perfect before God. Thirdly, It rebukes them that go backward rather then forward. Revel. 2.4,5. Nevertheless, I have something against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
for I have not found thy works perfect before God. Thirdly, It rebukes them that go backward rather then forward. Revel. 2.4,5. Nevertheless, I have something against thee, Because thou hast left thy First love.
Remember therefore from whence thou art faln, and do thy first works, or I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy Candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
remember Therefore from whence thou art fallen, and do thy First works, or I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy Candlestick out of his place, except thou Repent.
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Fourthly, They are here condemned who expect the blessings of Gods Promises and Covenants, and yet are so far from perfecting their Obedience and Sanctification, that they never as yet did set one foot forward in that way;
Fourthly, They Are Here condemned who expect the blessings of God's Promises and Covenants, and yet Are so Far from perfecting their obedience and Sanctification, that they never as yet did Set one foot forward in that Way;
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What hast thou to do to take my Covenant into thy mouth, seeing thou hatest instruction and castest my words behinde thee? These although they haply call Christ their Lord and Saviour,
What hast thou to do to take my Covenant into thy Mouth, seeing thou Hatest instruction and Chastest my words behind thee? These although they haply call christ their Lord and Saviour,
yea that they have prophesied in his Name, will have this answer returned by him, Depart from me ye workers of iniquity, I know or own you not, Matth. 7.24,25. Luke 13.26,27.
yea that they have prophesied in his Name, will have this answer returned by him, Depart from me you workers of iniquity, I know or own you not, Matthew 7.24,25. Luke 13.26,27.
For unto •hose that are contentious, and do not obey the •ruth, and obey unrighteousness, shall be indignation and wrath, Tribulation and anguish upon overy soul that doth evil, upon the Jew first,
For unto •hose that Are contentious, and do not obey the •ruth, and obey unrighteousness, shall be Indignation and wrath, Tribulation and anguish upon overy soul that does evil, upon the Jew First,
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First, To those who have made some beginnings of progress towards Perfection, that they be careful to proceed on in that way, even unto Perfection. Heb. 6.1. Therefore leaving the principles of the Doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection.
First, To those who have made Some beginnings of progress towards Perfection, that they be careful to proceed on in that Way, even unto Perfection. Hebrew 6.1. Therefore leaving the principles of the Doctrine of christ, let us go on unto perfection.
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Moses witnesseth that the work of the Lord is perfect, Deut. 32.4. And we are commanded to be perfect, as he is perfect, Matth. 5.48. The path of the just is as the shining light that shineth more and more unto the perfect day, Prov. 4.18.
Moses Witnesseth that the work of the Lord is perfect, Deuteronomy 32.4. And we Are commanded to be perfect, as he is perfect, Matthew 5.48. The path of the just is as the shining Light that shines more and more unto the perfect day, Curae 4.18.
giving all diligence to add to their Faith, Vertue; and to Vertue, Knowledge; and to Knowledge, Temperance; and to Temperance, Patience; and to Patience, Godliness; and to Godliness, Brotherly kindness; and to Brotherly kindness, Love;
giving all diligence to add to their Faith, Virtue; and to Virtue, Knowledge; and to Knowledge, Temperance; and to Temperance, Patience; and to Patience, Godliness; and to Godliness, Brotherly kindness; and to Brotherly kindness, Love;
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for if these things be in you, and abound, they shall make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. See Revel. 22.11. He that is righteous, let him be righteous still;
for if these things be in you, and abound, they shall make you that you shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord jesus christ. See Revel. 22.11. He that is righteous, let him be righteous still;
and he that is holy, holy still. Phil. 2.12. Wherefore my Beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence onely, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling. Heb. 6.11,12. And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of Hope unto the end:
and he that is holy, holy still. Philip 2.12. Wherefore my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with Fear and trembling. Hebrew 6.11,12. And we desire that every one of you do show the same diligence to the full assurance of Hope unto the end:
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and how little time some of you may have to do it in. And therefore pray with David, Psal. 39.13. O spare me, that I may recover strength before I go hence, and be no more. And with Moses, Psal. 90.12. So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
and how little time Some of you may have to do it in. And Therefore pray with David, Psalm 39.13. Oh spare me, that I may recover strength before I go hence, and be no more. And with Moses, Psalm 90.12. So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto Wisdom.
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Is it a time to receive money, and to receive Garments, and Oliveyards, and Vineyards, and Sheep, and Oxen, and Men-servants, and Maid-servants? 2 King. 5.16. [ Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, stand up from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.
Is it a time to receive money, and to receive Garments, and Oliveyards, and Vineyards, and Sheep, and Oxen, and Manservants, and Maidservants? 2 King. 5.16. [ Wherefore he Says, Awake thou that Sleepest, stand up from the dead, and christ shall give thee Light.
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Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is, ] Eph. 5.14,15,16,17. [ Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the time of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord, ] Acts 3.19. [ Whatsoever thine hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might;
Wherefore be you not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is, ] Ephesians 5.14,15,16,17. [ repent Therefore and be converted, that your Sins may be blotted out, when the time of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord, ] Acts 3.19. [ Whatsoever thine hand finds to do, do it with all thy might;
for there is no work, nor devise, nor knowledge, nor wisdom in the grave whither thou goest, ] Eccles. 9.10. [ Little children, let no man deceive you;
for there is no work, nor devise, nor knowledge, nor Wisdom in the grave whither thou goest, ] Eccles. 9.10. [ Little children, let no man deceive you;
For this purpose was the Son of God manifested, that he might destroy the work of the Devil, ] 1 John 3.7,8. [ This I say therefore and testifie in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their minde, having their understanding darkned, being alienated from the Life of God, through the ignorance that is in them, through the hardness of their hearts;
For this purpose was the Son of God manifested, that he might destroy the work of the devil, ] 1 John 3.7,8. [ This I say Therefore and testify in the Lord, that you henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the Life of God, through the ignorance that is in them, through the hardness of their hearts;
and have been taught by him as the truth is in Christ, That ye put off concerning the former conversation, the old-man which is corrupt (or destroying) according to the deceitful lusts,
and have been taught by him as the truth is in christ, That you put off Concerning the former Conversation, the Old man which is corrupt (or destroying) according to the deceitful Lustiest,
First, That if we finde our selves weary with striving against sin, and heavy laden therewith, that he will ease us by helping us to shake it off, and remove it.
First, That if we find our selves weary with striving against since, and heavy laden therewith, that he will ease us by helping us to shake it off, and remove it.
and his Commandments are not grievous. For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world; and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our Faith.
and his commandments Are not grievous. For whatsoever is born of God Overcometh the world; and this is the victory that Overcometh the world, even our Faith.
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Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Christ? 1 John 5.3,4,5. There is then no bar or let to the keeping of Gods Commandments, but the wicked world of sin, which may be overcome by Faith in the Son of God;
Who is he that Overcometh the world, but he that Believeth that jesus is the christ? 1 John 5.3,4,5. There is then no bar or let to the keeping of God's commandments, but the wicked world of since, which may be overcome by Faith in the Son of God;
For what is easier or more delightful then to love? and therefore this burden of Christs which he lays upon us, is both light and sweet in general, Psal. 19.10. also 119.103. There is nothing that unites us more closely to God then love. Rom. 8.35,36,37,38. Nothing is stronger and more victorious, Cant. 8.6,7. Nothing is crowned with more vertues, nor more omnipotent in the Lord; see 1 Cor. 13. throughout.
For what is Easier or more delightful then to love? and Therefore this burden of Christ which he lays upon us, is both Light and sweet in general, Psalm 19.10. also 119.103. There is nothing that unites us more closely to God then love. Rom. 8.35,36,37,38. Nothing is Stronger and more victorious, Cant 8.6,7. Nothing is crowned with more Virtues, nor more omnipotent in the Lord; see 1 Cor. 13. throughout.
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First, Of that Obedience to Gods Commandments which is commonly called The fear of God. Psal. 111.10. & 112.1. Eccles. 12.13. In which way the Lord hath promised to make us an holy people, Deut. 26.17,18,19.
First, Of that obedience to God's commandments which is commonly called The Fear of God. Psalm 111.10. & 112.1. Eccles. 12.13. In which Way the Lord hath promised to make us an holy people, Deuteronomy 26.17,18,19.
And so it is the posture we should always stand in, while we are in our Christian race towards Perfection. Phil. 2.12. Work out your Salvation with fear and trembling:
And so it is the posture we should always stand in, while we Are in our Christian raze towards Perfection. Philip 2.12. Work out your Salvation with Fear and trembling:
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For the beginning, augmenting, and perfecting whereof, I crave leave to speak a word or two to my Reverend Brethren of the Ministry, by way of Avisa from this Proviso; And I hope that I may say with Paul, That I my self also am perswaded of you my Brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge,
For the beginning, augmenting, and perfecting whereof, I crave leave to speak a word or two to my Reverend Brothers of the Ministry, by Way of Avisa from this Proviso; And I hope that I may say with Paul, That I my self also am persuaded of you my Brothers, that you also Are full of Goodness, filled with all knowledge,
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for our Saviour saith, That little of this Faith (that God will avenge his elect on their spiritual enemies) shall be found upon the Earth at his coming, Luke 18.6,7,8.
for our Saviour Says, That little of this Faith (that God will avenge his elect on their spiritual enemies) shall be found upon the Earth At his coming, Lycia 18.6,7,8.
Secondly, Whereas Verse 14. the Apostle henceforth would have no men, and muchless us, to be children tossed too and fro with every wind of Doctrine, by the cunning craftiness of men, whereby they lie in wait to deceive:
Secondly, Whereas Verse 14. the Apostle henceforth would have no men, and muchless us, to be children tossed too and from with every wind of Doctrine, by the cunning craftiness of men, whereby they lie in wait to deceive:
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even Christ, from whom the whole Body fitly joyned together, and compacted by that which every joynt supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the Body, to the edifying of it self in love, Ephes. 4.15,16.
even christ, from whom the Whole Body fitly joined together, and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the Body, to the edifying of it self in love, Ephesians 4.15,16.
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and holy Ministers of Christ did, Eph. 3.14,21. Phil. 1.10. Colos. 4.12. 1 Thes. 5.23. 1 Pet. 5.10. Sixthly, That neither the weak Brother may judge the strong, nor the strong may despise the weak;
and holy Ministers of christ did, Ephesians 3.14,21. Philip 1.10. Colos 4.12. 1 Thebes 5.23. 1 Pet. 5.10. Sixthly, That neither the weak Brother may judge the strong, nor the strong may despise the weak;
seeing we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, Rom. 14.10 Finally, Let us all follow the counsel of St. Peter, 1 Pet. 5.1,2,3,4. and pray for one another, as the Apostle doth, Heb. 13.20,21. for there are many Adversaries. FINIS.
seeing we must all appear before the judgement seat of christ, Rom. 14.10 Finally, Let us all follow the counsel of Saint Peter, 1 Pet. 5.1,2,3,4. and pray for one Another, as the Apostle does, Hebrew 13.20,21. for there Are many Adversaries. FINIS.
