A sermon preached at the funeral of Mr. John Bigg to which is added another sermon upon the same subject : also a narrative of Mr. Bigg's conversion, &c. / by R. Davis ...
OUR Great Apostle in this Epistle of his, having answered several Cases of Conscience to the Church at Corinth, in this Chapter, refutes that dangerous Error, that denied the Resurrection of the Dead.
OUR Great Apostle in this Epistle of his, having answered several Cases of Conscience to the Church At Corinth, in this Chapter, refutes that dangerous Error, that denied the Resurrection of the Dead.
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THIS Objection he answers shaving rebuked the Objector with the Title of a Fool, v. 26.) from the Nature of Grain thrown by the Sower into the Ground, rising into a Crop of beautiful Corn, pleasant to the eye and useful for food:
THIS Objection he answers shaving rebuked the Objector with the Title of a Fool, v. 26.) from the Nature of Grain thrown by the Sour into the Ground, rising into a Crop of beautiful Corn, pleasant to the eye and useful for food:
HAVING managed this, from v. 36, to 42 ▪ he there applies it to the case in hand, shewing in v. 42, 43, 44. That the Bodies of the Saints are sown in Corruption but raised in Incorruption.
HAVING managed this, from v. 36, to 42 ▪ he there Applies it to the case in hand, showing in v. 42, 43, 44. That the Bodies of the Saints Are sown in Corruption but raised in Incorruption.
Sown in Honour, but raised in Glory, &c. This he repeats, varying his Phrase, v. 53, 54. And draws in this Inference in the Close of the 54 v. Death is swallowed up in Victory;
Sown in Honour, but raised in Glory, etc. This he repeats, varying his Phrase, v. 53, 54. And draws in this Inference in the Close of the 54 v. Death is swallowed up in Victory;
which Inference he confirms in a way of triumph, in the Words of my Text. O Death, where is thy Sting? &c. IN which words you have the Apostle triumphing in the Person of every dying Believer, wherein are contained these Parts.
which Inference he confirms in a Way of triumph, in the Words of my Text. Oh Death, where is thy Sting? etc. IN which words you have the Apostle triumphing in the Person of every dying Believer, wherein Are contained these Parts.
1. THE Apostles Triumph, in v. 55. 2. THE Cause of it. 1st. laid down negatively, v. 56. The Sting of the Believer's Death being pulled out by the Abolishing of Sin, which is Death's Sting; and the Reign of the Law over him, which is the Strength of Sin, positively laid down in v. 57. viz. A Victory being obtained over Death, through our Lord Jesus Christ;
1. THE Apostles Triumph, in v. 55. 2. THE Cause of it. 1st. laid down negatively, v. 56. The Sting of the Believer's Death being pulled out by the Abolishing of since, which is Death's Sting; and the Reign of the Law over him, which is the Strength of since, positively laid down in v. 57. viz. A Victory being obtained over Death, through our Lord jesus christ;
IN handling these Words, I shall only insist on the Triumph or Ovation in v. 55. and the rather because the Prosecution of the Truth that shall arise from that Verse, will reach and take in the chief Matter contained in the following Verses.
IN handling these Words, I shall only insist on the Triumph or Ovation in v. 55. and the rather Because the Prosecution of the Truth that shall arise from that Verse, will reach and take in the chief Matter contained in the following Verses.
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IN these words, you have, as was aforementioned, the Believer's Triumph over Death, and that in a twofold Respect. 1. In respect of his Soul. O Death, where is thy Sting? 2. In respect of his Body.
IN these words, you have, as was aforementioned, the Believer's Triumph over Death, and that in a twofold Respect. 1. In respect of his Soul. Oh Death, where is thy Sting? 2. In respect of his Body.
Where First you have the Truth plainly asserted, — Blessed are the dead, that die in the Lord, or in dying in the Lord. 2ly, The Reasons of it. 1. They rest from their Labours. 2. Their Works follow them, i. e. They will meet with their Prayers and Duties entered on the File for their review as an additional to their eternal Delights. 3. You have here insinuated the Certainty and Importance of this Truth. 1. The Commandment to write, they are weighty things usually committed to Ink and Paper, and that for duration also.
Where First you have the Truth plainly asserted, — Blessed Are the dead, that die in the Lord, or in dying in the Lord. 2ly, The Reasons of it. 1. They rest from their Labours. 2. Their Works follow them, i. e. They will meet with their Prayers and Duties entered on the File for their review as an additional to their Eternal Delights. 3. You have Here insinuated the Certainty and Importance of this Truth. 1. The Commandment to write, they Are weighty things usually committed to Ink and Paper, and that for duration also.
— Littera Scripta manet. 2. The Commander, the Spirit. I heard a Voice from Heaven, saying write, &c. THE second place is, Heb. 4: 19. There remaineth therefore a Rest to the People of God.
— Littera Scripta manet. 2. The Commander, the Spirit. I herd a Voice from Heaven, saying write, etc. THE second place is, Hebrew 4: 19. There remains Therefore a Rest to the People of God.
The first was David's, 2 Sam. 23.5. Althô my House be not so with God, yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things and sure:
The First was David's, 2 Sam. 23.5. Althô my House be not so with God, yet he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things and sure:
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who when the Stones that dashed out his Brains and Life, flew about his Ears, cryed out triumphantly, Lord Jesus, receive my Spirit, Acts 7.59. THE last I shall mention, is the Experience of the blessed Apostle Paul, Phil. 1.23. For I am in a straight betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ, which is far better.
who when the Stones that dashed out his Brains and Life, flew about his Ears, cried out triumphantly, Lord jesus, receive my Spirit, Acts 7.59. THE last I shall mention, is the Experience of the blessed Apostle Paul, Philip 1.23. For I am in a straight betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with christ, which is Far better.
But very pat and pertinent to the purpose, 2 Cor. 5.1, &c. He being harrassed with Labours, Perils and Sufferings, at the apprehension of the time of his departure being at hand, triumphs thus, v. 1. For we know that if our earthly House of this Tabernacle were dissolved, we have a Building of God,
But very pat and pertinent to the purpose, 2 Cor. 5.1, etc. He being Harassed with Labours, Perils and Sufferings, At the apprehension of the time of his departure being At hand, Triumphos thus, v. 1. For we know that if our earthly House of this Tabernacle were dissolved, we have a Building of God,
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and a Black-a-Moor, is a Foil to set off an European: Therefore I shall illustrate this Truth, by another Contrary, that I might the more emphatically explain it; which is this:
and a Black-a-Moor, is a Foil to Set off an European: Therefore I shall illustrate this Truth, by Another Contrary, that I might the more emphatically explain it; which is this:
DEATH in Death triumphs over the Unbeliever, and the Believer triumphs over Death in dying. I shall begin with the first Branch, viz. Death in Death triumphs over the Unbeliever;
DEATH in Death Triumphos over the Unbeliever, and the Believer Triumphos over Death in dying. I shall begin with the First Branch, viz. Death in Death Triumphos over the Unbeliever;
Where are now (says Death) your vain Pleasures that you wantonly rolled your self in, in your life time? What are become of those jolly, merry frolicksom hours, that you lavish'd away with your frothy Companions? Where are now your drunken Cups and Glasses,
Where Are now (Says Death) your vain Pleasures that you wantonly rolled your self in, in your life time? What Are become of those jolly, merry frolicsome hours, that you lavished away with your frothy Sodales? Where Are now your drunken Cups and Glasses,
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and your riotous Feasts, with which you so often drowned and glutted your sensual Appetite? What do they profit you now? What pleasure do you find now from your former repeated acts of Lusts and Beastliness? What relish now from those brutish tickling of swinish Delights? What does all your vain Merriment avail you now? What fruit have you from those Things, that formerly you reckoned your Heaven and Happiness? Instead of Pleasures, you now shall have your belly full of everlasting Torments.
and your riotous Feasts, with which you so often drowned and glutted your sensual Appetite? What do they profit you now? What pleasure do you find now from your former repeated acts of Lustiest and Beastliness? What relish now from those brutish tickling of swinish Delights? What does all your vain Merriment avail you now? What fruit have you from those Things, that formerly you reckoned your Heaven and Happiness? Instead of Pleasures, you now shall have your belly full of everlasting Torments.
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And now all will be Vanity and Vexation of Spirit to thee, part of v. 11. And also in those Words as are written, Luke 12.19. Thou hast long said to thy Soul;
And now all will be Vanity and Vexation of Spirit to thee, part of v. 11. And also in those Words as Are written, Lycia 12.19. Thou hast long said to thy Soul;
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Soul, take thine ease, eat, drink and be m•rry, — But, thou Fool, I am come this Night to require thy Soul of thee, part of v. 20. And to add no more, Death will only change the Moods and Tenses in that portion of holy Writ, Eccles. 11.9. insulting thus;
Soul, take thine ease, eat, drink and be m•rry, — But, thou Fool, I am come this Night to require thy Soul of thee, part of v. 20. And to add no more, Death will only change the Moods and Tenses in that portion of holy Writ, Eccles. 11.9. insulting thus;
The Sting, that now at a distance thou seest not, when he comes near thee with open mouth, thou wilt then see and be dismally affrighted at that fatal Fork.
The Sting, that now At a distance thou See not, when he comes near thee with open Mouth, thou wilt then see and be dismally affrighted At that fatal Fork.
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Where are now your aery Honour and bubble Dignities? What is become of your State and Grandeur? Where are now your Crowns, O Kings, your Scepters, O Princes, I have tumbled them in the Dust,
Where Are now your aery Honour and bubble Dignities? What is become of your State and Grandeur? Where Are now your Crowns, Oh Kings, your Sceptres, Oh Princes, I have tumbled them in the Dust,
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Could not your Purple, or your Fures, your Swords and Maces and Magistrates, defend you from my Arrest? What signified all your Guards, your Officers and Attendance who would not protect you from me? What a bussel and fluster have you made? How have you set all in a Flame about you,
Could not your Purple, or your Fures, your Swords and Maces and Magistrates, defend you from my Arrest? What signified all your Guards, your Officers and Attendance who would not Pact you from me? What a bussel and fluster have you made? How have you Set all in a Flame about you,
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Where is now O Spluttering Monarch, that great Conduct, that deep Policy, wherewith you conquered other Nations and enslaved your own? What could you use none of it to avoid my Attacks? Where is that imperial frown that used to overawe the gaping, cringing croud;
Where is now O Spluttering Monarch, that great Conduct, that deep Policy, wherewith you conquered other nations and enslaved your own? What could you use none of it to avoid my Attacks? Where is that imperial frown that used to overawe the gaping, cringing crowd;
that studied'st only how to over-reach, cheat and impoverish, that thoughtest to hook in all to thy self? Why usest thou not some of thy cunningness to deceive me too? Why didst not thou play the Politician with me also? What do all thy Tricks and Artifices now advantage thee? Thou now perceivest that one event happeneth to the Wise,
that studied'st only how to overreach, cheat and impoverish, that thoughtest to hook in all to thy self? Why usest thou not Some of thy cunningness to deceive me too? Why didst not thou play the Politician with me also? What do all thy Tricks and Artifices now advantage thee? Thou now perceivest that one event Happeneth to the Wise,
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There will come an hour of Death; that will efface and tarnish all the Glory of your Honours, Dignities, Wisdom and Policies. There is no over-reaching Death.
There will come an hour of Death; that will efface and tarnish all the Glory of your Honours, Dignities, Wisdom and Policies. There is no overreaching Death.
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Methinks this should be as cold Water upon all burning Pride, and a check and rebuke to all your glorying, that very few of your Class and complexion are chosen out to eternal Life.
Methinks this should be as cold Water upon all burning Pride, and a check and rebuke to all your glorying, that very few of your Class and complexion Are chosen out to Eternal Life.
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O where are now, Man, all thy vast Possessions? What signifie thy Heaps of Gold and Silver? Hadst thee amassed together all the Treasures of the Indies; they could not bribe me or buy me off. Eccles. 4.8. Thine eye has not been satisfied with riches in all thy life time.
O where Are now, Man, all thy vast Possessions? What signify thy Heaps of Gold and Silver? Hadst thee amassed together all the Treasures of the Indies; they could not bribe me or buy me off. Eccles. 4.8. Thine eye has not been satisfied with riches in all thy life time.
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Now thou must carry none with thee to the Grave. Naked camest thou out of thy Mothers Womb, and naked shalt thou return thither. — Job. 1.21. Instead of thy many Fields, Farms and Tenements now thou must be content with so much Ground as thy Body can measure out.
Now thou must carry none with thee to the Grave. Naked camest thou out of thy Mother's Womb, and naked shalt thou return thither. — Job. 1.21. Instead of thy many Fields, Farms and Tenements now thou must be content with so much Ground as thy Body can measure out.
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neither shall thy place any more behold thee, and v. 11. Thy Bones are full of the Sins of thy Youth, which shalt lye down with thee in the Dust. Thus will Death then triumph.
neither shall thy place any more behold thee, and v. 11. Thy Bones Are full of the Sins of thy Youth, which shalt lie down with thee in the Dust. Thus will Death then triumph.
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CONSIDER this, thou that forgetest God in the midst of thy plenty and abundance, that notwithstanding thy Pleasures and Treasures and great Possessions, thou must enter to eternity, poor and wretched, miserable and naked,
CONSIDER this, thou that forgettest God in the midst of thy plenty and abundance, that notwithstanding thy Pleasures and Treasures and great Possessions, thou must enter to eternity, poor and wretched, miserable and naked,
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No Rayment will then so cover thee, as to hinder the Appearance of the shame of thy nakedness like that white Rayment, viz. the Righteousness of God, which is of Faith.
No Raiment will then so cover thee, as to hinder the Appearance of the shame of thy nakedness like that white Raiment, viz. the Righteousness of God, which is of Faith.
and to usurp Christ's Royal Prerogative of speaking Peace to their Souls; whereas, thus says the Lord, Isa. 57.19. I create the Fruit of the Lips Peace;
and to usurp Christ's Royal Prerogative of speaking Peace to their Souls; whereas, thus Says the Lord, Isaiah 57.19. I create the Fruit of the Lips Peace;
I speak Peace to them, that are a afar off, viz. in a Natural State, and to them that are nigh, viz. them that are made, Eph. 2.13. nigh to my Father by my Blood.
I speak Peace to them, that Are a afar off, viz. in a Natural State, and to them that Are High, viz. them that Are made, Ephesians 2.13. High to my Father by my Blood.
But over all such white washed, painted Pharisees, will insulting Death Glory thus. Thou Pharisaical Fool, thou refusedst Fire from God's Altar, viz. the Lord Jesus, Joh. 5.40. Thou wouldst not come to him, that thou mightest have Life;
But over all such white washed, painted Pharisees, will insulting Death Glory thus. Thou Pharisaical Fool, thou refusedst Fire from God's Altar, viz. the Lord jesus, John 5.40. Thou Wouldst not come to him, that thou Mightest have Life;
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but thou hast kindled a Fire of thine own; nay like Nadab and Abihu hast brought strange Fire. Isa. 50.11. Thou hast compassed thy self about with sparks.
but thou hast kindled a Fire of thine own; nay like Nadab and Abihu hast brought strange Fire. Isaiah 50.11. Thou hast compassed thy self about with sparks.
and hast refused the, Heb. 10.2. New and living way, that the God and Father of Christ had consecrated; that is to say the Flesh of Jesus, or his suffering raised, glorified, human nature; and though, Isa. 57.10. Thou wast wearied in the greatness of thine own way;
and hast refused thee, Hebrew 10.2. New and living Way, that the God and Father of christ had consecrated; that is to say the Flesh of jesus, or his suffering raised, glorified, human nature; and though, Isaiah 57.10. Thou wast wearied in the greatness of thine own Way;
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now thou wilt not be able to stifle thy convictions, but they will tend and tear thy Soul with unspeakable horrors for ever and ever. NOW Psa. 16.4. Thy Sorrous shall be multipled, that didst hasten after other Gods, and other Idol Righteousnesses.
now thou wilt not be able to stifle thy convictions, but they will tend and tear thy Soul with unspeakable horrors for ever and ever. NOW Psa. 16.4. Thy Sorrous shall be multipled, that didst hasten After other God's, and other Idol Righteousness.
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Thou leftest no stone unturned, no way of working unessaied to procure warmth and life to thy Soul, Isa. 57.5. Thou didst enflame thy self with Idols under every Green-Tree, and didst let thy Heart run out for Holiness and Salvation upon every Branch of, in it self beautiful morality. Isa. 57.6.
Thou leftest no stone unturned, no Way of working unessayed to procure warmth and life to thy Soul, Isaiah 57.5. Thou didst inflame thy self with Idols under every Green-Tree, and didst let thy Heart run out for Holiness and Salvation upon every Branch of, in it self beautiful morality. Isaiah 57.6.
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Among the smooth Stones of the Stream was thy Portion, they were thy lot, even to them thou hast procured a Drink-Offering, &c. i. e. Thou hast set up thy Duties for Saviours, hast trusted in them,
Among the smooth Stones of the Stream was thy Portion, they were thy lot, even to them thou hast procured a Drink-offering, etc. i. e. Thou hast Set up thy Duties for Saviors, hast trusted in them,
Thou didst confide in thy splendid towring Profession, and didst make a God and Saviour thereof, by laying the whole stress of thy Soul upon thy outward Profession, without Faith in Jesus. Isa. 57.8. Behind the Doors also and the Posts hast thou set thy rememberance, i. e.
Thou didst confide in thy splendid towering Profession, and didst make a God and Saviour thereof, by laying the Whole stress of thy Soul upon thy outward Profession, without Faith in jesus. Isaiah 57.8. Behind the Doors also and the Posts hast thou Set thy remembrance, i. e.
things good in themselves, but become Idols of Indignation, when advanced into the Room, and Throne of the Mediator. Isa. 57.8. Thou hast discovered thy self to others, then to Christ, and art gone up; but thou wouldst not come to Jesus, that thou mightest have Life:
things good in themselves, but become Idols of Indignation, when advanced into the Room, and Throne of the Mediator. Isaiah 57.8. Thou hast discovered thy self to Others, then to christ, and art gone up; but thou Wouldst not come to jesus, that thou Mightest have Life:
Fall prostrate to thy wishings, and to thy wouldings, and thy desires to desire to have thy Sin inwardly mortified under the obstinate refusals of Christ and his righteousness.
Fallen prostrate to thy wishings, and to thy wouldings, and thy Desires to desire to have thy since inwardly mortified under the obstinate refusals of christ and his righteousness.
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Hadst thou trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ, thou shouldest now have, Isa. 57.13. possessed the Land, and shouldest have inherited his holy Mountain, even the everlasting Hills in the Highest Heavens.
Hadst thou trusted in the Lord jesus christ, thou Shouldst now have, Isaiah 57.13. possessed the Land, and Shouldst have inherited his holy Mountain, even the everlasting Hills in the Highest Heavens.
But now thy Mountains of self righteousnesses, which thou wentest up to, to offer Sacrifice to set thy Bed, and to build thy Nests upon; and, which thou thoughtest eternally strong, I thrash them to dust, and my breath blows them away like chass.
But now thy Mountains of self Righteousness, which thou wentest up to, to offer Sacrifice to Set thy Bed, and to built thy Nests upon; and, which thou thoughtest eternally strong, I thrash them to dust, and my breath blows them away like chass.
and nothing of them goes with thee to Hell, but the unpleasant rememberance thereof to torment thee, that thou wast such a Madman to set up these instead of Christ the only Saviour;
and nothing of them Goes with thee to Hell, but the unpleasant remembrance thereof to torment thee, that thou wast such a Madman to Set up these instead of christ the only Saviour;
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as if thy good Duties, good Professions, good Frames, and good Priviledges had undertook for thee from eternity had obeyed the Law for thee with a God-like Obedience,
as if thy good Duties, good Professions, good Frames, and good Privileges had undertook for thee from eternity had obeyed the Law for thee with a Godlike obedience,
and suffered the cursed death of the Cross for thee, were raised up again, and by the Fathers right hand were exalted to be Princes and Saviours to give repentance and remission of sins, and were now ever living at the Fathers right hand to make intercession for thee.
and suffered the cursed death of the Cross for thee, were raised up again, and by the Father's right hand were exalted to be Princes and Saviors to give Repentance and remission of Sins, and were now ever living At the Father's right hand to make Intercession for thee.
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Thus I say will Death then insult in the dying moment, and glory over, and tread under foot like Dogs-meat, all the ragged Righteousnesses of Men and Women.
Thus I say will Death then insult in the dying moment, and glory over, and tread under foot like Dog's meat, all the ragged Righteousness of Men and Women.
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THEN consider it seriously, thou, that with the Pharisee in the Gospel, gloryest before the Lord, that thou art not as other Men, an Extortioner, Ʋnjust,
THEN Consider it seriously, thou, that with the Pharisee in the Gospel, gloriest before the Lord, that thou art not as other Men, an Extortioner, Ʋnjust,
therefore the unclean debauch'd Spirit transformed into an Angel of Light, with seven other Spirits more wicked than himself (not more unclean than himself,
Therefore the unclean debauched Spirit transformed into an Angel of Light, with seven other Spirits more wicked than himself (not more unclean than himself,
but more wicked) a compleat Number of evil Spirits, i. e. the Devil of unbelief and spiritual Pride, two great Legions have returned and entered into thee;
but more wicked) a complete Number of evil Spirits, i. e. the devil of unbelief and spiritual Pride, two great Legions have returned and entered into thee;
Ah! deluded Soul: Thou wouldst heal thy Conscience with thine own Medicines, thou wouldst cover thy self with thine own Righteousness, thou wouldst lay thy self down on thine own Bed of eternal Happiness;
Ah! deluded Soul: Thou Wouldst heal thy Conscience with thine own Medicines, thou Wouldst cover thy self with thine own Righteousness, thou Wouldst lay thy self down on thine own Bed of Eternal Happiness;
Thy own way to Glory, how fair soever a Prospect it may have at first, does so wind and turn, that at last it will lead directly, down to the Chambers of eternal Death.
Thy own Way to Glory, how fair soever a Prospect it may have At First, does so wind and turn, that At last it will led directly, down to the Chambers of Eternal Death.
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Rea. FOR Faith grows not in Nature's Garden, neither is it born with us, But it is the Gift of God, Ehp. 2.8. and 'tis written, Phil. 1.29. For unto you it is given on the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, &c. Whence observe, that to believe on the Lord Jesus, must be given from above:
Rea. FOR Faith grows not in Nature's Garden, neither is it born with us, But it is the Gift of God, Eph 2.8. and it's written, Philip 1.29. For unto you it is given on the behalf of christ, not only to believe on him, etc. Whence observe, that to believe on the Lord jesus, must be given from above:
even the same Power that created the World, must be put forth to an Act of Faith: 2 Cor. 4.6. God who commanded the Light to shine out of Darkness, viz. in the Creation of the World, Gen. 1.3. hath shined in our Hearts, to give the light of the Knowledge of the Glory of God, in the face of Jesus Christ.
even the same Power that created the World, must be put forth to an Act of Faith: 2 Cor. 4.6. God who commanded the Light to shine out of Darkness, viz. in the Creation of the World, Gen. 1.3. hath shined in our Hearts, to give the Light of the Knowledge of the Glory of God, in the face of jesus christ.
Whence observe, That to believe is to have a view of the Glory of the Eternal Godhead, especially of the Glory of the Father's Grace and Goodness, shining through Jesus of Nazareth. 2. That this Divine Beam of eternal Light, is infused into the Soul by the same powerful Command, that sent down the creating Light to inform the dark Chaos:
Whence observe, That to believe is to have a view of the Glory of the Eternal Godhead, especially of the Glory of the Father's Grace and goodness, shining through jesus of Nazareth. 2. That this Divine Beam of Eternal Light, is infused into the Soul by the same powerful Command, that sent down the creating Light to inform the dark Chaos:
because in the World's Creation there was no Opposition, though there was Indisposition; but in the sinful Soul where Faith is wrought, there is Indisposition and Opposition too.
Because in the World's Creation there was no Opposition, though there was Indisposition; but in the sinful Soul where Faith is wrought, there is Indisposition and Opposition too.
Gal. 4.22, to the end, chiefly v. 29. where though the Apostle speaks chiefly in both places of the contrary effects of the working Law and the working Gospel, in the same enlightned Conscience,
Gal. 4.22, to the end, chiefly v. 29. where though the Apostle speaks chiefly in both places of the contrary effects of the working Law and the working Gospel, in the same enlightened Conscience,
They that have the Spirit, walk after the Spirit, v. 1. and are led by the Spirit, v. 14. they mind the things of the Spirit, v. 5. and their mortal Bodies are quickned,
They that have the Spirit, walk After the Spirit, v. 1. and Are led by the Spirit, v. 14. they mind the things of the Spirit, v. 5. and their Mortal Bodies Are quickened,
because of the Spirit of Christ that dwelleth in them, v. 11. Now they that are never spiritually, but carnally minded, that know nothing what the indwelling of the Spirit means,
Because of the Spirit of christ that dwells in them, v. 11. Now they that Are never spiritually, but carnally minded, that know nothing what the indwelling of the Spirit means,
Ans. 5. Dare the Drunkard, the Swearer, the Blasphemer, the Sabbath-breaker, the prophane, ignorant, carnal, vile Person say he has Faith? His prophanity, enmity and wickedness always give him the Lye to his teeth,
Ans. 5. Dare the Drunkard, the Swearer, the Blasphemer, the Sabbath breaker, the profane, ignorant, carnal, vile Person say he has Faith? His profanity, enmity and wickedness always give him the Lie to his teeth,
'Tis this Grace of God, this great Grace of Faith that teaches us, That denying Ʋngodliness and worldly Lusts, we should live soberly, reghteously, nnd godly in this present World, Tit. 2.11, 12. Nay, let me tell you, that such have no more Faith in Christ, than Turks or Heathens:
It's this Grace of God, this great Grace of Faith that Teaches us, That denying Ʋngodliness and worldly Lustiest, we should live soberly, reghteously, nnd godly in this present World, Tit. 2.11, 12. Nay, let me tell you, that such have no more Faith in christ, than Turks or heathens:
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As to any Soul, Bellef and Conscience, Persuasion, concerning him, his pardoning Grace and his Righteousness, they have as little as the very Heathens, that never heard of his Name:
As to any Soul, Belief and Conscience, Persuasion, Concerning him, his pardoning Grace and his Righteousness, they have as little as the very heathens, that never herd of his Name:
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but if it could be, that his new Cloth could be pieced to your old, the rent in yours would be the worse, Mat. 9.16. Perhaps you are sensible of your inability to do, therefore ye look to him for assistance to help you to do for Life:
but if it could be, that his new Cloth could be pieced to your old, the rend in yours would be the Worse, Mathew 9.16. Perhaps you Are sensible of your inability to do, Therefore you look to him for assistance to help you to do for Life:
But what says the Lord, The Just shall live by Faith, Rom. 1.17. You would have him be King over you, to subdue your Iniquities, that for your subdued Iniquities you may get to Heaven.
But what Says the Lord, The Just shall live by Faith, Rom. 1.17. You would have him be King over you, to subdue your Iniquities, that for your subdued Iniquities you may get to Heaven.
The High Priest under the Law had his Mitre and Crown on his Head, and his Urim and Thummim on his Breast, to typifie that the Lord Jesus executes his Kingly and Prophetical Office, by his Priestly Office;
The High Priest under the Law had his Mitre and Crown on his Head, and his Urim and Thummim on his Breast, to typify that the Lord jesus executes his Kingly and Prophetical Office, by his Priestly Office;
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and all whom he instructs and subdues, he does it by shedding in the Faith and Hope, either more or less, of their pardoned estate through his Blood into their Consciences ▪ Again, Do not you seek Christ because of your Reformation, Duties and Tears? If so, you bring your own Money in your Hands to buy Christ;
and all whom he instructs and subdues, he does it by shedding in the Faith and Hope, either more or less, of their pardoned estate through his Blood into their Consciences ▪ Again, Do not you seek christ Because of your Reformation, Duties and Tears? If so, you bring your own Money in your Hands to buy christ;
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They that would speed in Heavens Market, must come without Money and without price, Heb. 12.13. Esau sought to buy Repentance with Tears, but he found no place for it.
They that would speed in Heavens Market, must come without Money and without price, Hebrew 12.13. Esau sought to buy Repentance with Tears, but he found no place for it.
Therefore come to Christ as poor, blind, miserable, naked, vile, ungodly Wretches, and and he will be Riches to the Poor, Eyes to the Blind, Happiness to the Miserable, Cloathing to the Naked,
Therefore come to christ as poor, blind, miserable, naked, vile, ungodly Wretches, and and he will be Riches to the Poor, Eyes to the Blind, Happiness to the Miserable, Clothing to the Naked,
and Sanctification to the Vile and Ungodly. The voice of the Gospel is for the present time, 2 Cor. 6.2. Now is the accepted time, behold now is the day of Salvation. Heb. 3.15. To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your Hearts.
and Sanctification to the Vile and Ungodly. The voice of the Gospel is for the present time, 2 Cor. 6.2. Now is the accepted time, behold now is the day of Salvation. Hebrew 3.15. To day if you will hear his voice, harden not your Hearts.
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or next week, or next month, after you have prepared and qualified your self with so much praying, mourning, weeping, repenting and reformation, then come to Christ;
or next Week, or next Monn, After you have prepared and qualified your self with so much praying, mourning, weeping, repenting and Reformation, then come to christ;
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Faith, as strictly and properly taken, is a powerful Conscience-Perswasion wrought by God, concerning Christ and his Things, their excellency and suitableness to the Soul,
Faith, as strictly and properly taken, is a powerful Conscience-Perswasion wrought by God, Concerning christ and his Things, their excellency and suitableness to the Soul,
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Faith, in the Original, is NONLATINALPHABET, from NONLATINALPHABET to perswade, and really signifies a perswading. 'Tis phrased in Old Testament-language, in Noah 's Prophecy concerning his Children, Gen. 9.17. God shall perswade Japheth, and he shall dwell in the Tents of Shem. And to the same purport 'tis phrased in the New Testament;
Faith, in the Original, is, from to persuade, and really signifies a persuading. It's phrased in Old Testament language, in Noah is Prophecy Concerning his Children, Gen. 9.17. God shall persuade Japheth, and he shall dwell in the Tents of Shem. And to the same purport it's phrased in the New Testament;
'tis said to be, 2 Cor. 4.6. A light shining into a dark Heart; which is a perswasive Knowledge. Called Rom. 1.17. the Righteousness of God in the Gospel, revealed from Faith to Faith. 'Tis named, Rom. 3.21. a manifestation without the Law of the Righteousness of God, v. 25. stiled a declaration of his Righteousness for the remission of Sins;
it's said to be, 2 Cor. 4.6. A Light shining into a dark Heart; which is a persuasive Knowledge. Called Rom. 1.17. the Righteousness of God in the Gospel, revealed from Faith to Faith. It's nam, Rom. 3.21. a manifestation without the Law of the Righteousness of God, v. 25. styled a declaration of his Righteousness for the remission of Sins;
The evidence of Things not seen, which are Christ and his Righteousness, which are wholly without us, not seen by our bodily Eyes, or natural Reason or Understanding.
The evidence of Things not seen, which Are christ and his Righteousness, which Are wholly without us, not seen by our bodily Eyes, or natural Reason or Understanding.
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Which Expressions evidently import a perswasive Knowledge. 2dly, This Perswasion is an inward Conscience-Perswasion, and not only an Head Knowledge, or notional Perswasion, Gal. 1.15. but when it pleased God, &c. v. 16. to reveal his Son in me, &c. 1 John 5.10. He that believeth hath the witness in himself; i. e.
Which Expressions evidently import a persuasive Knowledge. 2dly, This Persuasion is an inward Conscience-Perswasion, and not only an Head Knowledge, or notional Persuasion, Gal. 1.15. but when it pleased God, etc. v. 16. to reveal his Son in me, etc. 1 John 5.10. He that Believeth hath the witness in himself; i. e.
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a Conscience-Testimony. 3dly, This Conscience-Perswasion is very powerful, for it instantly works a great change on the whole Man, Heart, Lip and Life:
a Conscience-Testimony. 3dly, This Conscience-Perswasion is very powerful, for it instantly works a great change on the Whole Man, Heart, Lip and Life:
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The object of this Faith is Christ, and the Things of Christ, as in that fore mentioned place, John 16.14. He shall glorifie me, for •he shall receive of mine, and shew it unto you, v. 15. All things that the Father hath are mine;
The Object of this Faith is christ, and the Things of christ, as in that before mentioned place, John 16.14. He shall Glorify me, for •he shall receive of mine, and show it unto you, v. 15. All things that the Father hath Are mine;
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The Rule of Faith is the written Word of God, 2 Pet. 1.19, 20, 21. And this I take to be and Concomitants of this inward revelation of Jesus, which are also called believing, which is the Souls accepting of this manifested Jesus,
The Rule of Faith is the written Word of God, 2 Pet. 1.19, 20, 21. And this I take to be and Concomitants of this inward Revelation of jesus, which Are also called believing, which is the Souls accepting of this manifested jesus,
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as, Looking unto him, Isa. 45.22. Coming unto him, John 6.37. Casting our selves and burden upon him, Isa. 55.22. Staying upon him, Isa. 5.10. Leaning upon him, Cant. 8.3. Trusting in him, and many more.
as, Looking unto him, Isaiah 45.22. Coming unto him, John 6.37. Casting our selves and burden upon him, Isaiah 55.22. Staying upon him, Isaiah 5.10. Leaning upon him, Cant 8.3. Trusting in him, and many more.
The God of our Fathers hath raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a Tree, 31. Him hath God exalted with his right Hand to be a Prinee and a Saviour,
The God of our Father's hath raised up jesus, whom you slew and hanged on a Tree, 31. Him hath God exalted with his right Hand to be a Prince and a Saviour,
Looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our Faith, who for the joy set before him [ in the saving of Sinners ] enduring the Cross, despising the shame,
Looking unto jesus the Author and Finisher of our Faith, who for the joy Set before him [ in the Saving of Sinners ] enduring the Cross, despising the shame,
In short, he that was made of the Seed of David according to the Flesh (Rom. 3.) who yet is God over all blessed for ever, Rom. 10.5. That mighty glorious God-Man, who was born of a Virgin, that lived and preached in Judea, Rom 8.38. that died, yea rather that is risen again, who is even at the right Hand of God, who also ever lives to make intercession (Col. 1.18.) the first born from the dead (Col. 1.15.) and the first born of every Creature, the despised Jesus of Nazareth (1 Col. 2.9.) in whom the fulness of the Godhead dwells bodily:
In short, he that was made of the Seed of David according to the Flesh (Rom. 3.) who yet is God over all blessed for ever, Rom. 10.5. That mighty glorious God-Man, who was born of a Virgae, that lived and preached in Judea, Rom 8.38. that died, yea rather that is risen again, who is even At the right Hand of God, who also ever lives to make Intercession (Col. 1.18.) the First born from the dead (Col. 1.15.) and the First born of every Creature, the despised jesus of Nazareth (1 Col. 2.9.) in whom the fullness of the Godhead dwells bodily:
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and it is to be lamented that the glorified human Nature, even Jesus of Nazareth, is so little in the Preaching, Profession, Faith and Experience of Gods own Children.
and it is to be lamented that the glorified human Nature, even jesus of Nazareth, is so little in the Preaching, Profession, Faith and Experience of God's own Children.
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Will not you too, O Sinners! come and taste and see how gracious he is? Cant. 5.16. This is our Friend, this is our Beloved, O Daughters of Jerusalem.
Will not you too, Oh Sinners! come and taste and see how gracious he is? Cant 5.16. This is our Friend, this is our beloved, Oh Daughters of Jerusalem.
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If you accept not of this offered Jesus, you despise this only Sacrifice, and there remaineth no more Sacrifice for sin but a certain fearful looking for of Judgment and fiery Indignation, which shall devour the Adversary, Heb. 10.26. I am now come to the second Branch, the Believers triumphing over Death.
If you accept not of this offered jesus, you despise this only Sacrifice, and there remains no more Sacrifice for since but a certain fearful looking for of Judgement and fiery Indignation, which shall devour the Adversary, Hebrew 10.26. I am now come to the second Branch, the Believers triumphing over Death.
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I with Joy am swallowed up of it, and pass through it up to the highest Heavens into my Redeemers Arms. Here at this dark Portal, I undress my self of this mortal Flesh,
I with Joy am swallowed up of it, and pass through it up to the highest Heavens into my Redeemer's Arms. Here At this dark Portal, I undress my self of this Mortal Flesh,
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Wellcome Death, to dissolve and pull down this earthly House of my Tabernacle, that so I may go to my House, not made with Hands, the Building of God, eternal in the Heavens, 2 Cor. 5.2. Wellcome sweet Messenger, that comest to fetch me home from this mad, confused, wicked, raging, tottering World, into my Fathers House.
Welcome Death, to dissolve and pull down this earthly House of my Tabernacle, that so I may go to my House, not made with Hands, the Building of God, Eternal in the Heavens, 2 Cor. 5.2. Welcome sweet Messenger, that Comest to fetch me home from this mad, confused, wicked, raging, tottering World, into my Father's House.
'Tis true, the News of thy Approach did terrifie me, as the Report of the Coming of rough blustering Esau, with his armed Men, did Jacob, Gen. 32. But yet now thou art come to me, I can say as he did, I behold thy black and grisly Face,
It's true, the News of thy Approach did terrify me, as the Report of the Coming of rough blustering Esau, with his armed Men, did Jacob, Gen. 32. But yet now thou art come to me, I can say as he did, I behold thy black and grisly Face,
I shall never look off the Lord, my Righteousness, my Sanctification and Covering, but always behold my Fathers reconciled Face in the Face of my beloved Jesus:
I shall never look off the Lord, my Righteousness, my Sanctification and Covering, but always behold my Father's reconciled Face in the Face of my Beloved jesus:
and left an envenom'd Taint there? How often, when I was going to approach an holy God, didst thou appear in my Soul in thy ugly Colours, to terrify me,
and left an envenomed Taint there? How often, when I was going to approach an holy God, didst thou appear in my Soul in thy ugly Colours, to terrify me,
but now thou shalt blind mine Eyes no more: I shall now have perfect uninterrupted Visions of that spotless beauteous Garment wrapping me round, and that to all Eternity.
but now thou shalt blind mine Eyes no more: I shall now have perfect uninterrupted Visions of that spotless beauteous Garment wrapping me round, and that to all Eternity.
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and the Law, or the Covenant of Works, is the strength of sin (though it be in it self holy, just and good) in a twofold Respect. 1. It condemns the Soul, and tortures the Conscience;
and the Law, or the Covenant of Works, is the strength of since (though it be in it self holy, just and good) in a twofold Respect. 1. It condemns the Soul, and tortures the Conscience;
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so drives the Soul farther from God, and encreases the Enmity against him, and thereby puts the Soul more under the Power of sin, enlarging and strengthening sins Dominion over it, Rom. 6.16. Sin shall not have Dominion over you, for you are not under the Law, but under Grace.
so drives the Soul farther from God, and increases the Enmity against him, and thereby puts the Soul more under the Power of since, enlarging and strengthening Sins Dominion over it, Rom. 6.16. since shall not have Dominion over you, for you Are not under the Law, but under Grace.
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and this is exemplified and proved plainly and clearly in the former Part of the seventh of the Romans, which I cannot now stay to open. 2. The Law judicially delivers the Soul up to the Will and Power of sin by way of Punishment.
and this is exemplified and proved plainly and clearly in the former Part of the seventh of the Roman, which I cannot now stay to open. 2. The Law judicially delivers the Soul up to the Will and Power of since by Way of Punishment.
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yet thou didst still work there, Gendring unto Bondage, opposing the law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus, Gal. 4.29. Thou that wast born after the Flesh, didst persecute that that was born after the Spirit, Gal. 4.30. But now the Bond-woman and her Son shall be quite cast out.
yet thou didst still work there, Gendering unto Bondage, opposing the law of the Spirit of Life in christ jesus, Gal. 4.29. Thou that wast born After the Flesh, didst persecute that that was born After the Spirit, Gal. 4.30. But now the Bondwoman and her Son shall be quite cast out.
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Whence I was not only diverted from continual Believing into a bleeding Jesus, but had my Conscience rather stupified than healed, my sin made little, harmless and familiar,
Whence I was not only diverted from continual Believing into a bleeding jesus, but had my Conscience rather Stupified than healed, my since made little, harmless and familiar,
Satan, thou hast long tortured me with throwing in wicked and blasphemous Suggestions, and then perswadedst me, to my great Terrour, I had sinned the sin against the Holy Ghost.
Satan, thou hast long tortured me with throwing in wicked and blasphemous Suggestions, and then perswadedst me, to my great Terror, I had sinned the since against the Holy Ghost.
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And can triumph in the Words of the Apostle, varying a little the Form of speaking, 2 Cor. 5.1, 2. &c. I now see that my earthly House of this Tabernacle being dissolved, I have a Building of God,
And can triumph in the Words of the Apostle, varying a little the From of speaking, 2 Cor. 5.1, 2. etc. I now see that my earthly House of this Tabernacle being dissolved, I have a Building of God,
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And thus I have finished the first Branch of my Doctrine, viz. That the Believer, in Death, triumphs over Death, in reference to his Soul. I should pass away now to various Uses, but time will not permit;
And thus I have finished the First Branch of my Doctrine, viz. That the Believer, in Death, Triumphos over Death, in Referente to his Soul. I should pass away now to various Uses, but time will not permit;
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and we are told what that is, Rom. 1.17. The Just shall live by Faith. Believe in the Lord Jesus, the exalted Prince and Saviour, and his God-like Righteousness;
and we Are told what that is, Rom. 1.17. The Just shall live by Faith. Believe in the Lord jesus, the exalted Prince and Saviour, and his Godlike Righteousness;
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That so when that Faith is going to be swallowed up of Vision, you may triumph over Death and all its Terrors, in respect of your precious and immortal Soul.
That so when that Faith is going to be swallowed up of Vision, you may triumph over Death and all its Terrors, in respect of your precious and immortal Soul.
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Their Silks, and Laces, and abominable impudent whorish Head dresses, their proud and lofty Crests shall be exchanged for stinking Rottenness, odious Filth, and crawling Maggots.
Their Silks, and Laces, and abominable impudent whorish Head Dresses, their proud and lofty Crests shall be exchanged for stinking Rottenness, odious Filth, and crawling Maggots.
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a little pitiful Vermine can there deal with the stoutest Hector, and the strongest Sampson. The fairest Face will soon prove as dismal there as the foulest Monster.
a little pitiful Vermin can there deal with the Stoutest Hector, and the Strongest Sampson. The Fairest Face will soon prove as dismal there as the Foulest Monster.
Death, wherein Death and the Grave triumphs over a Sinners Body, but the Believer triumps over Death and the Grave, &c. I shall speak to both the Contraries together by way of Antithesis.
Death, wherein Death and the Grave Triumphos over a Sinners Body, but the Believer Triumphos over Death and the Grave, etc. I shall speak to both the Contraries together by Way of Antithesis.
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The Righteous Law of God has so ordered it for Sinners, that Death, as a Sergeant shall arrest and cast their Bodies to the Grave as to a Dungeon, there to be reserved in Deaths Chains to the Judgment of the great Day.
The Righteous Law of God has so ordered it for Sinners, that Death, as a sergeant shall arrest and cast their Bodies to the Grave as to a Dungeon, there to be reserved in Death's Chains to the Judgement of the great Day.
2. NATURAL Death to the Wicked, is a part of the penal Sentence of the Law, Gen. 2.17. — For in the Day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.
2. NATURAL Death to the Wicked, is a part of the penal Sentence of the Law, Gen. 2.17. — For in the Day that thou Eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.
The Hebraism in the Original is emphatical to the Purpose, dying thou shalt die. To me having this Force dying in thy Body, thou shalt die eternally in thy Soul. 'Tis evident, that to the Ungodly, natural Death is a part of that punishment inflicted by the righteous Law of God;
The Hebraism in the Original is emphatical to the Purpose, dying thou shalt die. To me having this Force dying in thy Body, thou shalt die eternally in thy Soul. It's evident, that to the Ungodly, natural Death is a part of that punishment inflicted by the righteous Law of God;
The Apostle in 1 Cor. 15. discoursing of the Necessity of the natural Death of Believers, argues thus, That the old Adam had first took possession of the Elect Vessels Bodies.
The Apostle in 1 Cor. 15. discoursing of the Necessity of the natural Death of Believers, argues thus, That the old Adam had First took possession of the Elect Vessels Bodies.
and there is held still a secret Correspondence between their scattered Dust and the Life of Jesus, who in this sence, is the Resurrection and the Life. To make this more evident, 'tis to be considered, 1. That the Person of the Believer, both Body and Soul, in the first act of Faith, is united to the Person of Christ;
and there is held still a secret Correspondence between their scattered Dust and the Life of jesus, who in this sense, is the Resurrection and the Life. To make this more evident, it's to be considered, 1. That the Person of the Believer, both Body and Soul, in the First act of Faith, is united to the Person of christ;
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The great Apostle Paul, in the 2 Cor. 4. declaring how his Body had been supported in the Work of Christ, under all Perils, Pains, Watchings, Labours, Imprisonments, &c. almost insupportable, declares the Cause V. 10. That it was from the Life of Jesus made manifest in his Body, repeating the same in the last Clause of the 11th.
The great Apostle Paul, in the 2 Cor. 4. declaring how his Body had been supported in the Work of christ, under all Perils, Pains, Watchings, Labours, Imprisonments, etc. almost insupportable, declares the Cause V. 10. That it was from the Life of jesus made manifest in his Body, repeating the same in the last Clause of the 11th.
Verse, only instead of Body, there he writes mortal Flesh: All which thus explained, does evidently prove, that the Bodies of the Saints derive now their natural Life in great measure from another Root. 4. As an undeniable Consequence of this, that that Life the Body holds from Christ, does not quite vanish,
Verse, only instead of Body, there he writes Mortal Flesh: All which thus explained, does evidently prove, that the Bodies of the Saints derive now their natural Life in great measure from Another Root. 4. As an undeniable Consequence of this, that that Life the Body holds from christ, does not quite vanish,
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which Glory respects the Body as well as the Soul. 'Tis to me plain that there is a secret Commerce between the Living glorious Body of an exalted Jesus,
which Glory respects the Body as well as the Soul. It's to me plain that there is a secret Commerce between the Living glorious Body of an exalted jesus,
and the Dust of a deceased Believer, which may be further proved from Mat. 22.31, 32. The Argument Christ himself uses to prove the Resurrection of the Dead,
and the Dust of a deceased Believer, which may be further proved from Mathew 22.31, 32. The Argument christ himself uses to prove the Resurrection of the Dead,
yet they were still united to the living God, and by Vertue of those secret Beams of Life from him (the inseparable Effects of that Union) that still corresponded and preserved their mouldered Bodies in the Grave, they should be raised up at the last Day.
yet they were still united to the living God, and by Virtue of those secret Beams of Life from him (the inseparable Effects of that union) that still corresponded and preserved their mouldered Bodies in the Grave, they should be raised up At the last Day.
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This sence of the Place seems to be confirmed from the Answer of our Lord Jesus to Martha 's Objection against the present Resurrection of her Brother, John 11.34. Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the Resurrection at the last day.
This sense of the Place seems to be confirmed from the Answer of our Lord jesus to Martha is Objection against the present Resurrection of her Brother, John 11.34. Martha Says unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the Resurrection At the last day.
John 35. Jesus saith unto her, I am the Resurrection and the Life, &c. As if he should have said, thou grantest that I can raise him up at the last Day;
John 35. jesus Says unto her, I am the Resurrection and the Life, etc. As if he should have said, thou grantest that I can raise him up At the last Day;
I shall add that Argument, the Lord, the Holy Ghost, the Spirit of Life abides and dwells in a Believer for ever, in his Body as well as his Soul. 1 Cor. 6.19.
I shall add that Argument, the Lord, the Holy Ghost, the Spirit of Life abides and dwells in a Believer for ever, in his Body as well as his Soul. 1 Cor. 6.19.
What, know ye not that your Body is the Temple of the Holy Ghost, which is in you, &c. If it be granted then, that he does still indwell in the separate Soul of the Believer,
What, know you not that your Body is the Temple of the Holy Ghost, which is in you, etc. If it be granted then, that he does still indwell in the separate Soul of the Believer,
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or Heap of Dust, and then commits it to the Grave to annihilate it. And so would the Bodies of Sinners be annihilated, especially in the universal Conflagration;
or Heap of Dust, and then commits it to the Grave to annihilate it. And so would the Bodies of Sinners be annihilated, especially in the universal Conflagration;
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and at last raises them, that they might be for ever miserable Companions to their miserable Souls, on which he might make the Power of his Vengeance known to all Eternity.
and At last raises them, that they might be for ever miserable Sodales to their miserable Souls, on which he might make the Power of his Vengeance known to all Eternity.
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Death only sows their Bodies into the Ground, that they might be quickned again into more glorious Bodies, 1 Cor. 15.36, 37. compare with 42, 43. &c. And pulls down the old tottering House, that it may be built up a more glorious Fabrick in the Day of Resurrection,
Death only Sovus their Bodies into the Ground, that they might be quickened again into more glorious Bodies, 1 Cor. 15.36, 37. compare with 42, 43. etc. And pulls down the old tottering House, that it may be built up a more glorious Fabric in the Day of Resurrection,
For this Corruptible must put on Incorruption, and when thrown into the Grave corruptible Bodies then shall be raised incorruptible — V. 42. Sown in Corruption, raised in Incorruption.
For this Corruptible must put on Incorruption, and when thrown into the Grave corruptible Bodies then shall be raised incorruptible — V. 42. Sown in Corruption, raised in Incorruption.
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As for instance, The last Enemy that Christ will destroy for them, will be Death, 1 Cor. 15.26. And then Death will be swallowed up in Victory, 1 Cor. 15.54. 3. THEN natural Flesh will put on Spirit, 1 Cor. 15.44. It is sown a natural Body, it is raised a spiritual Body.
As for instance, The last Enemy that christ will destroy for them, will be Death, 1 Cor. 15.26. And then Death will be swallowed up in Victory, 1 Cor. 15.54. 3. THEN natural Flesh will put on Spirit, 1 Cor. 15.44. It is sown a natural Body, it is raised a spiritual Body.
They that drop to the Grave poor, tattered, Servants and Slaves, shall come out from thence rich, free and illustrious, greater than Kings and Emperours:
They that drop to the Grave poor, tattered, Servants and Slaves, shall come out from thence rich, free and illustrious, greater than Kings and emperors:
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and the Tongue of the Dumb shall sing for Joy, Isai. 56, &c. For the bodies of the risen believers that are now wrapt up in Dishonour, shall be then cloathed with the highest Honour.
and the Tongue of the Dumb shall sing for Joy, Isaiah 56, etc. For the bodies of the risen believers that Are now wrapped up in Dishonour, shall be then clothed with the highest Honour.
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If it be so that their dead Bodies can thus triumph over the Grave, what else is there in their Death that seems terrible? As for their Souls, they are then instantly lodged in the Mansions prepared for them above:
If it be so that their dead Bodies can thus triumph over the Grave, what Else is there in their Death that seems terrible? As for their Souls, they Are then instantly lodged in the Mansions prepared for them above:
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2. Infer. THE second Inference is, for the Comfort of Believers, against the tiresome fatigue of Pains, Sicknesses and Infirmities. The comfortable Consideration is this:
2. Infer. THE second Inference is, for the Comfort of Believers, against the tiresome fatigue of Pains, Sicknesses and Infirmities. The comfortable Consideration is this:
and Corruption painfully felt and odiously seen, is Corruption a mortifying; proved by the Apostle, Rom. 6.5. where he calls the Mortification of Sin, a being planted into the likeness of the Death of Christ;
and Corruption painfully felt and odiously seen, is Corruption a mortifying; proved by the Apostle, Rom. 6.5. where he calls the Mortification of since, a being planted into the likeness of the Death of christ;
that of Galat. 2.20, being added thereunto, and compared with Romans 7. from the 15 vers. to the end, particularly vers. 24. compared with vers. 25. From all which places, 'tis evident, that the painful feeling of Unbelief,
that of Galatians 2.20, being added thereunto, and compared with Romans 7. from the 15 vers. to the end, particularly vers. 24. compared with vers. 25. From all which places, it's evident, that the painful feeling of Unbelief,
and the Body of Death within is Unbelief and the Body of Death crucified, and the dying Tyger roaring in the Soul. The inward Blows of that Nature we feel, are Stabs at Heart given to inbred Corruption by the second Adam: So the pains Believers feel in their Bodies are but as so many Blows the second Adam gives there to the first, in order to drive him out,
and the Body of Death within is Unbelief and the Body of Death Crucified, and the dying Tiger roaring in the Soul. The inward Blows of that Nature we feel, Are Stabs At Heart given to inbred Corruption by the second Adam: So the pains Believers feel in their Bodies Are but as so many Blows the second Adam gives there to the First, in order to drive him out,
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then the unspeakably free, rich, glorious Grace of God in Christ manifested in him, and believed into, must needs oblige the Man or Woman to all manner of holy Conversation.
then the unspeakably free, rich, glorious Grace of God in christ manifested in him, and believed into, must needs oblige the Man or Woman to all manner of holy Conversation.
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yet this is undeniable from the experience of the most Godly, as well as from the Word of the Lord, that nothing constrains to all manner of holy Obedience,
yet this is undeniable from the experience of the most Godly, as well as from the Word of the Lord, that nothing constrains to all manner of holy obedience,
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It is written, The Just shall live by Faith, Rom. 1.17. Gal. 3.11. Heb. 10.38. Faith is said to purifie the Heart, Acts 15.9. to sanctifie, viz. the whole Man, Acts 26.18. and Faith always respects Christ and his Grace. The Blood of Christ, i. e.
It is written, The Just shall live by Faith, Rom. 1.17. Gal. 3.11. Hebrew 10.38. Faith is said to purify the Heart, Acts 15.9. to sanctify, viz. the Whole Man, Acts 26.18. and Faith always respects christ and his Grace. The Blood of christ, i. e.
pardoning Grace in the Blood of Christ, received into the Conscience by believing, is affirmed to purge the Conscience from dead Works to serve the living God, Heb. 9.14.
pardoning Grace in the Blood of christ, received into the Conscience by believing, is affirmed to purge the Conscience from dead Works to serve the living God, Hebrew 9.14.
but as revealed unto the Consciences of them that believe, teacheth them, that denying ungodliness and worldly Lusts, they should live soberly, righteously and godly in this present World, Tit. 2.11, 12. And the GOD of all Grace in manifesting his Grace to the Soul, that he has called it to eternal Glory by JESUS CHRIST does go on to make perfect, establish, strengthen and settle the Soul:
but as revealed unto the Consciences of them that believe, Teaches them, that denying ungodliness and worldly Lustiest, they should live soberly, righteously and godly in this present World, Tit. 2.11, 12. And the GOD of all Grace in manifesting his Grace to the Soul, that he has called it to Eternal Glory by JESUS CHRIST does go on to make perfect, establish, strengthen and settle the Soul:
Which Expressions, comprehend all the Work of Sanctification, in its several parts and degrees, till it arrives to the fulness of the stature of a perfect Man in Christ Jesus.
Which Expressions, comprehend all the Work of Sanctification, in its several parts and Degrees, till it arrives to the fullness of the stature of a perfect Man in christ jesus.
'Tis apparent from these and several other places of the holy Scriptures, that the Grace that is in us, proportionably rises and falls to the believing Views we have of the Grace that is in the Heart of Christ towards us,
It's apparent from these and several other places of the holy Scriptures, that the Grace that is in us, proportionably rises and falls to the believing Views we have of the Grace that is in the Heart of christ towards us,
Were the only use of Christ 's Righteousness (and indeed that is a great use of it) to secure eternal Glory for us, we should be tempted to have little recourse to it by Faith;
Were the only use of christ is Righteousness (and indeed that is a great use of it) to secure Eternal Glory for us, we should be tempted to have little recourse to it by Faith;
for that being once done, and our state secured, corrupt Nature would be apt to insinuate to us there would be no great need of such frequent viewing that God-like Righteousness without us, wherein we stand, it being that that is so contrary to Flesh and blood.
for that being once done, and our state secured, corrupt Nature would be apt to insinuate to us there would be no great need of such frequent viewing that Godlike Righteousness without us, wherein we stand, it being that that is so contrary to Flesh and blood.
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And 'tis necessary that the Work of Holiness be carried on continually and constantly; and therefore that we believe in Christ and his Righteousness always.
And it's necessary that the Work of Holiness be carried on continually and constantly; and Therefore that we believe in christ and his Righteousness always.
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So that hence you may believe the Doctrine of Free-Grace does not tend to Licentiousness (as Satan in various Instruments clamours against it) but the quite contrary.
So that hence you may believe the Doctrine of Free-Grace does not tend to Licentiousness (as Satan in various Instruments clamours against it) but the quite contrary.
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The Apostle plainly affirms, Rom. 6.14. That the Souls being brought under Grace, breaks Sin's Dominion therein, i. e. the Soul being brought in believing under the powerful influence of that Grace that Reigns through Righteousness unto eternal Life, by Jesus Christ our Lord, Rom. 5.21. 2. Infer. The second and last use is, for the encouragement of Sinners;
The Apostle plainly affirms, Rom. 6.14. That the Souls being brought under Grace, breaks Since Dominion therein, i. e. the Soul being brought in believing under the powerful influence of that Grace that Reigns through Righteousness unto Eternal Life, by jesus christ our Lord, Rom. 5.21. 2. Infer. The second and last use is, for the encouragement of Sinners;
and you shall die the Death of the Righteous, to triumph over all in Death. Whatever your Objections can be, this astonishing Free-Grace can answer them all.
and you shall die the Death of the Righteous, to triumph over all in Death. Whatever your Objections can be, this astonishing Free-Grace can answer them all.
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Infinite Wisdom has permitted all along prodigious Mountains of Opposition to rise in the way of Grace, on purpose that that Grace of God may declare it self boundless by triumphing over all.
Infinite Wisdom has permitted all along prodigious Mountains of Opposition to rise in the Way of Grace, on purpose that that Grace of God may declare it self boundless by triumphing over all.
Sin, that odious thing that was such an Affront to the whole Godhead, and brought so great an eclipse on his manifestative Glory, was suffered, I say, to enter, that electing Grace might be magnified in mounting above it.
since, that odious thing that was such an Affront to the Whole Godhead, and brought so great an eclipse on his manifestative Glory, was suffered, I say, to enter, that electing Grace might be magnified in mounting above it.
Free-Grace and electing Love does not only, like Jordan, overflow all its Banks, but, like the mighty Deluge, cover the tops of the highest Mountains of Opposition in the World.
Free-Grace and electing Love does not only, like Jordan, overflow all its Banks, but, like the mighty Deluge, cover the tops of the highest Mountains of Opposition in the World.
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O harden not your Hearts, but now hear ye his Voice? Know assuredly this, That objecting against your acceptance of the Grace of Christ (be your Objections never so specious) is no other but a gain-saying of Christ.
O harden not your Hearts, but now hear you his Voice? Know assuredly this, That objecting against your acceptance of the Grace of christ (be your Objections never so specious) is no other but a gainsaying of christ.
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Because it pleased the Lord to magnifie his glorious Grace towards him on his Death-bed, that none of you dare to presume from thence to put of your coming to Christ till a Death-bed season.
Because it pleased the Lord to magnify his glorious Grace towards him on his Deathbed, that none of you Dare to presume from thence to put of your coming to christ till a Deathbed season.
I durst almost venture to say, That whoever encourage themselves to continue in ways of Impenitency from this example, have breaking forth upon them the black Marks and Tokens of final Rejection.
I durst almost venture to say, That whoever encourage themselves to continue in ways of Impenitency from this Exampl, have breaking forth upon them the black Marks and Tokens of final Rejection.
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