The plague of the heart its [brace] nature and quality, original and causes, signs and symptoms, prevention and cure : with directions for our behaviour under the present judgement and plague of the Almighty / by John Edwards ...
observe therefore the severall Requisites fairly intimated in this Holy Addresse of Solomon, namely, confessing of Gods name, confession of sins, and turning from them; and then lastly, the prayer and supplication must be made by those Israelites which shall know every man the Plague of his own heart. Which shall [ know. ] 1. Take notice of.
observe Therefore the several Requisites fairly intimated in this Holy Address of Solomon, namely, confessing of God's name, Confessi of Sins, and turning from them; and then lastly, the prayer and supplication must be made by those Israelites which shall know every man the Plague of his own heart. Which shall [ know. ] 1. Take notice of.
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but my design at present is onely to take occasion from these words to treat of the Plague of the Heart; for though (as I have intimated already) the word here used, doth not properly and primarily signifie the Disease of the Pestilence, yet in the Verse foregoing it is joyned with (Sickness) [ whatsoever Plague, Ve•se 37. whatsoever sickness there be, ] and it plainly referrs to the Pestilence or Plague Emphatically so called.
but my Design At present is only to take occasion from these words to Treat of the Plague of the Heart; for though (as I have intimated already) the word Here used, does not properly and primarily signify the Disease of the Pestilence, yet in the Verse foregoing it is joined with (Sickness) [ whatsoever Plague, Ve•se 37. whatsoever sickness there be, ] and it plainly refers to the Pestilence or Plague Emphatically so called.
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and indeed it is no unusuall thing with pious persons, to make even the diseases of their bodies, administer matter of devout meditation for the health of their souls: there is nothing that they see,
and indeed it is no unusual thing with pious Persons, to make even the diseases of their bodies, administer matter of devout meditation for the health of their Souls: there is nothing that they see,
and prevaile upon the affections of his Auditours, and to represent to them heavenly matters more forcibly and lively? to this purpose serve all those excellent Similitudes and choise Metaphors which the Holy Scripture is full of;
and prevail upon the affections of his Auditors, and to represent to them heavenly matters more forcibly and lively? to this purpose serve all those excellent Similitudes and choice Metaphors which the Holy Scripture is full of;
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the very words and doctrines of vitious men and hereticks, are compared by St Paul to a Canker or Gangreen: nay, the sinner is a most wretched Lazar,
the very words and doctrines of vicious men and Heretics, Are compared by Saint Paul to a Canker or Gangrene: nay, the sinner is a most wretched Lazar,
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And then (as the summ of all) the sinner is an Infected person, he hath the Plague, the worst of Plagues, the Plague of the Heart. It will be worth our while, to search into the nature of this deadly disease, to shew the resemblance between the spirituall and bodily Plague, and to know the nature of the one by the other.
And then (as the sum of all) the sinner is an Infected person, he hath the Plague, the worst of Plagues, the Plague of the Heart. It will be worth our while, to search into the nature of this deadly disease, to show the resemblance between the spiritual and bodily Plague, and to know the nature of the one by the other.
In short, the least sin is rank poison, it corrupts and debauches our minds, perverts our faculties, destroyes our good principles, it forces even nature it self, it is violent,
In short, the least since is rank poison, it corrupts and Debauches our minds, perverts our faculties, Destroys our good principles, it forces even nature it self, it is violent,
But because the Essences and abstract natures of things are hard to find out, we shall view it further in its Effects and products, and in its Cure too:
But Because the Essences and abstract nature's of things Are hard to find out, we shall view it further in its Effects and products, and in its Cure too:
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For, not to speak here of the primary cause of all diseases, and of the Pestilence more signally (which all but Atheists acknowledge to be the hand of God,) nor to reckon up all other causes which are assigned, many of which are in the dark and can scarcely be explained, without a piece of old Philosophy called Occult Qualities;
For, not to speak Here of the primary cause of all diseases, and of the Pestilence more signally (which all but Atheists acknowledge to be the hand of God,) nor to reckon up all other Causes which Are assigned, many of which Are in the dark and can scarcely be explained, without a piece of old Philosophy called Occult Qualities;
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The two main Naturall and Secundary causes of the Pestilence, may very well intimate unto us the rise of the Spirituall Plague; (viz.) Inward corruption, Outward infection.
The two main Natural and Secondary Causes of the Pestilence, may very well intimate unto us the rise of the Spiritual Plague; (viz.) Inward corruption, Outward infection.
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2. 'Tis no wonder that there is an Outward infection & Corruption (the corruption of our ways) that is, that we communicate the corruption unto others,
2. It's no wonder that there is an Outward infection & Corruption (the corruption of our ways) that is, that we communicate the corruption unto Others,
But let us passe from the Causes to the Signs and Symptomes of this Spirituall Plague, by which I mean all the sad attendants and consequences of the disease;
But let us pass from the Causes to the Signs and Symptoms of this Spiritual Plague, by which I mean all the sad attendants and consequences of the disease;
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and therefore that expression of the Evangelicall Prophet is worth our notice, who reproves the Jews for inflaming themselves with Idols; and not onely the fond worshiping of Idols,
and Therefore that expression of the Evangelical Prophet is worth our notice, who reproves the jews for Inflaming themselves with Idols; and not only the found worshipping of Idols,
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and (which is a sad truth) these flames are but a prologue to everlasting burnings. But as a man in a violent feavour is sick and weak, and yet so strong that he is able enough to beat his best friends,
and (which is a sad truth) these flames Are but a prologue to everlasting burnings. But as a man in a violent favour is sick and weak, and yet so strong that he is able enough to beatrice his best Friends,
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yet you cannot say he takes his rest. The wicked are like the troubled Sea, when it cannot r•st, whose waters cast up mire and dirt: there is no peace;
yet you cannot say he Takes his rest. The wicked Are like the troubled Sea, when it cannot r•st, whose waters cast up mire and dirt: there is no peace;
you have the confession from his own mouth that he was exceedingly mad against them. And idolatry (which you heard before was an inflammation) is in another Prophets account no less then madness. Sin then is the worst delirium and phrensie, for in this mad humour men abuse and barbarously wound their own souls, which the Wise man knew well when he said of sinners (they lay wait for their own bloud, Prov. 1. 18. they lurk privily for their own lives.) And this madness is long and lasting, (as the same Preacher delivers it) (the heart of the sons of men is full of evil;
you have the Confessi from his own Mouth that he was exceedingly mad against them. And idolatry (which you herd before was an inflammation) is in Another prophets account no less then madness. since then is the worst delirium and frenzy, for in this mad humour men abuse and barbarously wound their own Souls, which the Wise man knew well when he said of Sinners (they lay wait for their own blood, Curae 1. 18. they lurk privily for their own lives.) And this madness is long and lasting, (as the same Preacher delivers it) (the heart of the Sons of men is full of evil;
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and madness is in their heart while they live.) I might add another Symptome near of kin to this, which sometimes attends the Bodily Plague, but always the Spirituall.
and madness is in their heart while they live.) I might add Another symptom near of kin to this, which sometime attends the Bodily Plague, but always the Spiritual.
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] Again look as when the Poyson hath seized on the whole mass of bloud and got possession of the heart, the usuall and equall mixture of the bloud is spoiled,
] Again look as when the Poison hath seized on the Whole mass of blood and god possession of the heart, the usual and equal mixture of the blood is spoiled,
But then in the next place, the bloud being putrified and invenomed, and it's motion retarded, we see that boiles and swellings, spots and the like tokens discover themselves in the outward parts.
But then in the next place, the blood being Putrified and envenomed, and it's motion retarded, we see that boils and swellings, spots and the like tokens discover themselves in the outward parts.
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And are there not as sad breakings out of sin, are there not fouler blemishes and spots upon every wicked man? else what mean those palpable risings of lust and uncleanness? What are those swellings and tumours of pride? What are those dismall characters and worser sort of Carbuncles in the intemperate person and common drunkard? What are those lamentable and apparent marks, those blows and bruises which oppression and cruelty are the cause of? What are those curses and oaths which I hear from the swearers mouth? such breaking out at the lips, is no good sign in the spirituall patient. Alass!
And Are there not as sad breakings out of since, Are there not Fowler blemishes and spots upon every wicked man? Else what mean those palpable risings of lust and uncleanness? What Are those swellings and tumours of pride? What Are those dismal characters and Worse sort of Carbuncles in the intemperate person and Common drunkard? What Are those lamentable and apparent marks, those blows and bruises which oppression and cruelty Are the cause of? What Are those curses and Oaths which I hear from the swearers Mouth? such breaking out At the lips, is no good Signen in the spiritual patient. Alas!
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how many ways doth a naughty heart discover it self? How many Plague-sores doth the sinner carry about with him? Upon this must follow another effect and consequent,
how many ways does a naughty heart discover it self? How many Plague-sores does the sinner carry about with him? Upon this must follow Another Effect and consequent,
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namely, Filthiness, pollution, and noisomness: but of this loathsome attendant on the Spirituall Plague, I shall speak some what when I come to consider the cure of it ▪
namely, Filthiness, pollution, and noisomeness: but of this loathsome attendant on the Spiritual Plague, I shall speak Some what when I come to Consider the cure of it ▪
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The next sad companions of the Plague (as of most sicknesses) are anguish, and aches, pain and disease. Sure I am they are the inseparable associates of the Plague of sin; out of the corruption of mans heart is soon bred the worm of conscience. Horrour and a certain looking for of judgement, a sting and tortures, these are things that flagitious sinners know at the first naming:
The next sad Sodales of the Plague (as of most Sicknesses) Are anguish, and aches, pain and disease. Sure I am they Are the inseparable associates of the Plague of since; out of the corruption of men heart is soon bred the worm of conscience. Horror and a certain looking for of judgement, a sting and tortures, these Are things that flagitious Sinners know At the First naming:
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and as wounds and sores do usually prick and pain most towards night, so when death approaches, the guilty conscience finds it's torments doubled and redoubled upon it.
and as wounds and sores do usually prick and pain most towards night, so when death Approaches, the guilty conscience finds it's torments doubled and redoubled upon it.
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Thus is it with a sick sinner, he hath lost his spirituall taste, and cannot savour the things of God, but in the mean time the sweets and delights of the wicked world strike briskly upon his vitiated pallate,
Thus is it with a sick sinner, he hath lost his spiritual taste, and cannot savour the things of God, but in the mean time the sweets and delights of the wicked world strike briskly upon his vitiated palate,
But to leave these more common Signs, I pass to another direct and proper Symtome, which is the Pestilentiall malignity and Contagion, which ever waits upon the Plague, it is of that ill nature that it propagates and derives it self from one to another.
But to leave these more Common Signs, I pass to Another Direct and proper Symtome, which is the Pestilential malignity and Contagion, which ever waits upon the Plague, it is of that ill nature that it propagates and derives it self from one to Another.
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but it pursues vain, unprofitable, and fruitless notions, it is stuffed with carnall reasonings, fleshly wisdome, fond disputes, pride and false principles:
but it pursues vain, unprofitable, and fruitless notions, it is stuffed with carnal reasonings, fleshly Wisdom, found disputes, pride and false principles:
as Thucydides tells us of some persons who were infected in that great plague at Athens, that by reason of that sad distemper they forgot themselves, their friends and all their concernments.
as Thucydides tells us of Some Persons who were infected in that great plague At Athens, that by reason of that sad distemper they forgotten themselves, their Friends and all their concernments.
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Most certain it is that by the Spirituall infection men forget God and their duty, and their memories are onely tenacious in holding what is evil, especially vanities and injuries.
Most certain it is that by the Spiritual infection men forget God and their duty, and their memories Are only tenacious in holding what is evil, especially vanities and injuries.
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The conscience is dull and dead, and (as the Apostle well expresses it) is seared with a hot iron, it discharges not it is office aright either in acquitting or condemning,
The conscience is dull and dead, and (as the Apostle well Expresses it) is seared with a hight iron, it discharges not it is office aright either in acquitting or condemning,
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I might proceed to shew you how all the parts and members of the body are tainted and infected, and are (in the Apostles words) instruments of unrighteousness unto sin.
I might proceed to show you how all the parts and members of the body Are tainted and infected, and Are (in the Apostles words) Instruments of unrighteousness unto since.
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But I will say something of the adherency and pertinacy of this Spirituall disease, the infection sticks close and cleavs to our nature, it is like the fretting leprosie in the wall;
But I will say something of the adherency and pertinacy of this Spiritual disease, the infection sticks close and cleavs to our nature, it is like the fretting leprosy in the wall;
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We must be striving every day against our lusts, but they will not be quite rooted out, the leprosie of the soul will not wholly be removed till the wall be thrown down, till the house be dissolved,
We must be striving every day against our Lustiest, but they will not be quite rooted out, the leprosy of the soul will not wholly be removed till the wall be thrown down, till the house be dissolved,
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and then breaks forth more furiously, being rouzed (as it were) from sleep, it gets up and spreads it arms wider, to take in greater numbers into it's fatall embraces:
and then breaks forth more furiously, being roused (as it were) from sleep, it gets up and spreads it arms wider, to take in greater numbers into it's fatal embraces:
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Do therefore what thou canst, to see the odiousness of sin in it self, and how loathsome it makes us in the eyes of God, who is of purer eyes then to behold iniquity.
Do Therefore what thou Canst, to see the odiousness of since in it self, and how loathsome it makes us in the eyes of God, who is of Purer eyes then to behold iniquity.
and this M•rthering-piece (as they say of a piece charged with white Powder) goeth off without a Report. Some sins there are, which like Plants and Herbs, have no visible motion in their growth, they advance by degrees, softly and insensibly;
and this M•rthering-piece (as they say of a piece charged with white Powder) Goes off without a Report. some Sins there Are, which like Plants and Herbs, have no visible motion in their growth, they advance by Degrees, softly and insensibly;
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The Prophet Ieremy gives the reason, [ The heart is deceitfull above all things, and desperately wicked, who can know it? ] The scene of vice is the Heart, which is remote;
The Prophet Ieremy gives the reason, [ The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked, who can know it? ] The scene of vice is the Heart, which is remote;
Thus, though in the late Philosophers sense, The mind be more knowable then the body, yet the diseases of the forner, are harder to be discovered then those of the latter,
Thus, though in the late Philosophers sense, The mind be more knowable then the body, yet the diseases of the forner, Are harder to be discovered then those of the latter,
6. It destroys greater numbers; not unfitly is sin compared to leaven, a little whereof leavens the whole lump; Which I take to be the meaning of those words of the Preacher, Ecclesiastes 9. 18. [ One sinner destroyeth much good:
6. It Destroys greater numbers; not unfitly is since compared to leaven, a little whereof leavens the Whole lump; Which I take to be the meaning of those words of the Preacher, Ecclesiastes 9. 18. [ One sinner Destroyeth much good:
] he is able to infect whole Families and Towns, if he be not carefully shut up: the Bodily Plague may kill it's thousands, but this it's ten thousands.
] he is able to infect Whole Families and Towns, if he be not carefully shut up: the Bodily Plague may kill it's thousands, but this it's ten thousands.
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how many souls every week perish by the latter? If you had the totall of those who are infected and dye of the Plague of sin, not one Parish would be found clear, no not one house, which had not cause to put up a more pathetick Prayer,
how many Souls every Week perish by the latter? If you had the total of those who Are infected and die of the Plague of since, not one Parish would be found clear, no not one house, which had not cause to put up a more pathetic Prayer,
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7. This is the cause o• all other Plagues: the forbidden fruit, as if it had been strangely impoysoned, shattered the goodly frame of our first Parents bodies;
7. This is the cause o• all other Plagues: the forbidden fruit, as if it had been strangely empoisoned, shattered the goodly frame of our First Parents bodies;
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But besides this, they are indamaged on another account, their own actuall sins, and the enormities of their lives, have some of them in their own nature bred distempers in their bodies,
But beside this, they Are endamaged on Another account, their own actual Sins, and the enormities of their lives, have Some of them in their own nature bred distempers in their bodies,
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The design of all this, is to stirr thee up whosoever thou art, to consider well the Plague of thy own Heart, to understand how destructive it is to thee.
The Design of all this, is to stir thee up whosoever thou art, to Consider well the Plague of thy own Heart, to understand how destructive it is to thee.
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In a word, Art thou sensible of thy sickness and malady, and hast thou attained to this piece of knowledge, (namely) to understand that th•u canst not cure thy self? Let that of the Prophet,
In a word, Art thou sensible of thy sickness and malady, and hast thou attained to this piece of knowledge, (namely) to understand that th•u Canst not cure thy self? Let that of the Prophet,
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Such are those Schools of Vice, Shops of Sin, and Nurseries of Prophaness and Lewdness, which generally are erected in every City and great Town. We must be carefull that we Walk not in the counsel of the ••godly,
Such Are those Schools of Vice, Shops of since, and Nurseries of Profaneness and lewdness, which generally Are erected in every city and great Town. We must be careful that we Walk not in the counsel of the ••godly,
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] And of Solomons dehortation, [ Enter not into the path of the wicked, Prov. 4 14, 15. and go not into the way of evill men, avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it and pass away.
] And of Solomons dehortation, [ Enter not into the path of the wicked, Curae 4 14, 15. and go not into the Way of evil men, avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it and pass away.
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] And more particularly he guards us against the strange Woman, as if she (as well as others of her wicked profession) were Infected, Prov. 5. 8. [ Remove thy way far from her,
] And more particularly he guards us against the strange Woman, as if she (as well as Others of her wicked profession) were Infected, Curae 5. 8. [ Remove thy Way Far from her,
The Church Story reports, that St Iohn, and Polycarp (his Scholar) made all the haste they could out of the Bath, when they espyed C•rinthus, that Arch-here•ick, to be there,
The Church Story reports, that Saint John, and Polycarp (his Scholar) made all the haste they could out of the Bath, when they espied C•rinthus, that Arch-here•ick, to be there,
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And concerning that Martyr and Disciple of St Iohn, (even now named) we are told, that it was his usuall custome to stop his ears at the wicked speeches of some that lived in his time.
And Concerning that Martyr and Disciple of Saint John, (even now nam) we Are told, that it was his usual custom to stop his ears At the wicked Speeches of Some that lived in his time.
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You know who it was, that made a Covenant of Chastity with his eyes; and he was a Wise man that wisheth us to make a vow of temperance with the same sense;
You know who it was, that made a Covenant of Chastity with his eyes; and he was a Wise man that wishes us to make a Voelli of temperance with the same sense;
In the next place then, get the Fire of devotion to air your houses, to warm your hearts, to inflame your souls. Observe therefore the Connexion of the words prefixed to this Discourse, [ Which shall know every man the Plague of his own heart,
In the next place then, get the Fire of devotion to air your houses, to warm your hearts, to inflame your Souls. Observe Therefore the Connexion of the words prefixed to this Discourse, [ Which shall know every man the Plague of his own heart,
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[ When I kept silence, (saith that good King) my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long, my moisture was turned into the drought of summer.
[ When I kept silence, (Says that good King) my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long, my moisture was turned into the drought of summer.
Now for to perfect the Work; the Blood of Iesus, applyed by a lively faith, is a soveraign r•m•dy. Christ crucified is more effectuall for the cure of our spirituall Maladies, then that brazen S•rp•nt was of old to the Israelites, for the healing of those that were bitten and stung with fiery Serpents.
Now for to perfect the Work; the Blood of Iesus, applied by a lively faith, is a sovereign r•m•dy. christ Crucified is more effectual for the cure of our spiritual Maladies, then that brazen S•rp•nt was of old to the Israelites, for the healing of those that were bitten and stung with fiery Serpents.
The Physitians Blood is the onely Medicine for the Spirituall Patient; this alone can wash out the spots of sin, this is that fountain opened for sin, Zac. 13. 1. and for unclean•ss.
The Physicians Blood is the only Medicine for the Spiritual Patient; this alone can wash out the spots of since, this is that fountain opened for since, Zac. 13. 1. and for unclean•ss.
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let that sun of righteousness arise upon us, Mal. 4. 2. with healing in his wings, hiding our sins with his m•rits, healing our natures by his Sacred Spirit.
let that sun of righteousness arise upon us, Malachi 4. 2. with healing in his wings, hiding our Sins with his m•rits, healing our nature's by his Sacred Spirit.
And this must be effected by Evangelicall Faith, which purifies the heart: By this then we are to apply the gracious Promises of the Gospel, which are made and prepared on purpose, to cleanse us from all filthiness of flesh and spirit.
And this must be effected by Evangelical Faith, which Purifies the heart: By this then we Are to apply the gracious Promises of the Gospel, which Are made and prepared on purpose, to cleanse us from all filthiness of Flesh and Spirit.
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Here is generous wine indeed, when thou goest abroad into the world, drink full draughts of this next thy heart, and it will keep thee from the infection of sin.
Here is generous wine indeed, when thou goest abroad into the world, drink full draughts of this next thy heart, and it will keep thee from the infection of since.
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Here is an excellent Amulet to bear about with thee, it will be both a grace and a guard, an ornament and safety; hang it always therefore at thy h•art, and thou shalt never do amiss. This will discover thy secret sins and in-most maladies unto thee;
Here is an excellent Amulet to bear about with thee, it will be both a grace and a guard, an ornament and safety; hang it always Therefore At thy h•art, and thou shalt never do amiss. This will discover thy secret Sins and inmost maladies unto thee;
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My next advice, in order to the cure of this fatall Plague of the Soul is, that we do our endeavour to improve afflictions; for these are m•dicines against sin, bitter but wholesome medicines.
My next Advice, in order to the cure of this fatal Plague of the Soul is, that we do our endeavour to improve afflictions; for these Are m•dicines against since, bitter but wholesome medicines.
Gods judgements on a Land may prove good Sudorificks, and make the sinner sweat, and the peccant humours waste away, and drive out the venom from the heart.
God's Judgments on a Land may prove good Sudorifics, and make the sinner sweat, and the peccant humours waste away, and drive out the venom from the heart.
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Folly is bound up in our hearts, and these Rods of Correction must, or may fetch it out. Most successfull did this severer medicine prove to the Church;
Folly is bound up in our hearts, and these Rods of Correction must, or may fetch it out. Most successful did this severer medicine prove to the Church;
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] Oh! Smell to this wormwood, and it will prove an excellent preservative against the Plague of Sin. Afflictions are designed by God for our amendment;
] Oh! Smell to this wormwood, and it will prove an excellent preservative against the Plague of Sin. Afflictions Are designed by God for our amendment;
So let this grievous P•stilence which is now upon the Land and upon this Town, drive out the Plague of the Heart. Ringing of Bells (they say) is some ways serviceable to remove the Infection.
So let this grievous P•stilence which is now upon the Land and upon this Town, drive out the Plague of the Heart. Ringing of Bells' (they say) is Some ways serviceable to remove the Infection.
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Indulge not an intemperate course of living, for death is in the pot which is set on by luxury and wantoness. If thou callest thy self a Christian, be content to be di•ted, kept in, and confined by the stricter rules of the Gospel.
Indulge not an intemperate course of living, for death is in the pot which is Set on by luxury and wantonness. If thou Callest thy self a Christian, be content to be di•ted, kept in, and confined by the Stricter rules of the Gospel.
And now, what ever effect those usuall Medicines and Receipts may have for the curing of the Bodily Plague, I am sure, these that I have named, are approved by Christ and his Apostles, that great Colledge of Physitians; you may take them safely, and with confidence of success;
And now, what ever Effect those usual Medicines and Receipts may have for the curing of the Bodily Plague, I am sure, these that I have nam, Are approved by christ and his Apostles, that great College of Physicians; you may take them safely, and with confidence of success;
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And thus having insisted on the Metaphor in the Text, I shall now treat more at large, and descend to some plain Dir•ctions for our better behaviour in these sad times, both in reference to the present visitation of the Plague, and the sad concomitants of it, poverty and necessity.
And thus having insisted on the Metaphor in the Text, I shall now Treat more At large, and descend to Some plain Dir•ctions for our better behaviour in these sad times, both in Referente to the present Visitation of the Plague, and the sad concomitants of it, poverty and necessity.
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This was the use which that Holy man made of Gods dismall providences, [ My flesh trembleth for fear of thee, Psal. 119. 120. and I am affraid of thy judgments:
This was the use which that Holy man made of God's dismal providences, [ My Flesh Trembleth for Fear of thee, Psalm 119. 120. and I am afraid of thy Judgments:
] Who knows, but that these present calamities are prologues and presages of far worser? Certain it is, that this is the duty incumbent on us at present, to serve God acceptably, with reverence and godly fear, seeing our God is a consuming fire.
] Who knows, but that these present calamities Are prologues and presages of Far Worse? Certain it is, that this is the duty incumbent on us At present, to serve God acceptably, with Reverence and godly Fear, seeing our God is a consuming fire.
This is the NONLATINALPHABET, that divine superintendency in all our calamities, which Hippocrates speaks of, and frankly acknowledgeth in all diseases.
This is the, that divine superintendency in all our calamities, which Hippocrates speaks of, and frankly acknowledgeth in all diseases.
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Say not then that the influence of the starrs and heavenly bodies, or the late glaring Comets which appeared, were the causes of the burning feavers and malignant distempers, and even of this fatall Pestilence, which sweeps so many into their graves; blame not this or that.
Say not then that the influence of the Stars and heavenly bodies, or the late glaring Comets which appeared, were the Causes of the burning fevers and malignant distempers, and even of this fatal Pestilence, which sweeps so many into their graves; blame not this or that.
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] And it is clear from Davids Choice, that the Pestilence is more remarkably the Hand of God. 1 Chron ▪ 21. 12, 13. Let me fall now into the Hand of the Lord (saith he) and by Davids Seer it is stiled the sword of the Lord.
] And it is clear from Davids Choice, that the Pestilence is more remarkably the Hand of God. 1 Chronicles ▪ 21. 12, 13. Let me fallen now into the Hand of the Lord (Says he) and by Davids Seer it is styled the sword of the Lord.
The present Arrows of the Almighty are not like that with which Ahab was wounded, which the Story tells us, one shot at a venture: No, chance and fortune have nothing to do here.
The present Arrows of the Almighty Are not like that with which Ahab was wounded, which the Story tells us, one shot At a venture: No, chance and fortune have nothing to do Here.
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Apollo was fitly feigned by the Poet to have sent the Pestilence into the Graecian Army: no less then a God in their Divinity could do it. But I pass to
Apollo was fitly feigned by the Poet to have sent the Pestilence into the Grecian Army: no less then a God in their Divinity could do it. But I pass to
be much more troubled in your souls, to have committed a sin against God, then to have it punished by him; and for the future, choose rather to undergo any suffering from men, then to dishonour God: Avoid that which grieves the Holy Spirit, rather then what troubles and afflicts thy outward man. How timorous are we and dejected, at the thoughts of the Plagues approaching near us? We have much more reason to be fearfull of sin which is the sting of all judgments. We are apt to sit down and bemoan our selves after this manner: Alas!
be much more troubled in your Souls, to have committed a since against God, then to have it punished by him; and for the future, choose rather to undergo any suffering from men, then to dishonour God: Avoid that which grieves the Holy Spirit, rather then what Troubles and afflicts thy outward man. How timorous Are we and dejected, At the thoughts of the Plagues approaching near us? We have much more reason to be fearful of since which is the sting of all Judgments. We Are apt to fit down and bemoan our selves After this manner: Alas!
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How many are buried, as it were, while they live? and when they are dead, they can hardly finde any one to befriend ••em with a Grave. What cryings and complainings are there in our streets? and,
How many Are buried, as it were, while they live? and when they Are dead, they can hardly find any one to befriend ••em with a Grave. What cryings and complainings Are there in our streets? and,
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if Gods Hand should continue on us longer, it will be hard to tell, whether scarcity or the Sickness be the worst Plagues. After this sort do we bemoan our selves under Gods judgments;
if God's Hand should continue on us longer, it will be hard to tell, whither scarcity or the Sickness be the worst Plagues. After this sort do we bemoan our selves under God's Judgments;
but where is the man among us, that cryes out of his sins, his sins? Where is the spiritual mourner that lays iniquity to his heart, and feels a thorow remorse upon his minde for his rebellion against God,
but where is the man among us, that cries out of his Sins, his Sins? Where is the spiritual mourner that lays iniquity to his heart, and feels a thorough remorse upon his mind for his rebellion against God,
for his bidding defiance to Heaven, and for his abuse of Gods mercies? Where is the man, that beginning to be sensible of the hardness of his heart, strikes upon it,
for his bidding defiance to Heaven, and for his abuse of God's Mercies? Where is the man, that beginning to be sensible of the hardness of his heart, strikes upon it,
as if he would break it, and drops down penitentiall tears that he might soften it? Such a man is not easily found, such severity on our selves is not usuall.
as if he would break it, and drops down penitential tears that he might soften it? Such a man is not Easily found, such severity on our selves is not usual.
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But know this, that nothing is worth a tear, a sigh, a groan but Sin. Turn therefore your grief this way, and your sorrow for affliction will not be so loud and clamorous.
But know this, that nothing is worth a tear, a sighs, a groan but Sin. Turn Therefore your grief this Way, and your sorrow for affliction will not be so loud and clamorous.
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As Physitians stop the blood by revulsion, stenching i•'s bleeding in one place, by opening vein in another, so do you change and divert your sorrow, turn it quite into another channel:
As Physicians stop the blood by revulsion, stenching i•'s bleeding in one place, by opening vein in Another, so do you change and divert your sorrow, turn it quite into Another channel:
Humble your selves in the sight of God, lye low before him, being cast down by the burden of sin: Be sensible of the Hand of God which is heavy upon you,
Humble your selves in the sighed of God, lie low before him, being cast down by the burden of since: Be sensible of the Hand of God which is heavy upon you,
Had you not been stubborn, and obstinate, and sinned against mercy, you had not felt such heavy strokes: but because you would not be drawn with cords of love, it was but just, the cords should be twisted into a whip to lash you into your duty. Common sicknesses would not amend you, you went on and minded not the ordinary summons of Mortality, those it seems were not terrible enough.
Had you not been stubborn, and obstinate, and sinned against mercy, you had not felt such heavy Strokes: but Because you would not be drawn with cords of love, it was but just, the cords should be twisted into a whip to lash you into your duty. Common Sicknesses would not amend you, you went on and minded not the ordinary summons of Mortality, those it seems were not terrible enough.
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No wonder then, that God takes another course, changeth the rod into a Scorpion, and instead of the usuall diseases, sends a more fatall and astonishing distemper which carrys poyson along with it.
No wonder then, that God Takes Another course, changes the rod into a Scorpion, and instead of the usual diseases, sends a more fatal and astonishing distemper which carrys poison along with it.
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strike therefore at the root first, evidence that you are more sensible of sin then sickness or any other affliction, by your asking the pardon of sin chiefly. It may be somewhat remarkable, that the Psalmist calls up his soul to praise God after this manner, [ Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgiveth all thy iniquities, who healeth all thy diseases.
strike Therefore At the root First, evidence that you Are more sensible of sin then sickness or any other affliction, by your asking the pardon of sin chiefly. It may be somewhat remarkable, that the Psalmist calls up his soul to praise God After this manner, [ Bless the Lord, Oh my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgiveth all thy iniquities, who heals all thy diseases.
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nay he would have been contented with the pardon of sin, though the infirmities of his body had still remained. The light of Gods countenance is far better then the removall of our sicknesses;
nay he would have been contented with the pardon of since, though the infirmities of his body had still remained. The Light of God's countenance is Far better then the removal of our Sicknesses;
his favour to our souls transcends all worldly ease and refreshment to our outward man: Affliction will never hurt us so long as we can pray and believe, so long as God speaks peace unto our consciences.
his favour to our Souls transcends all worldly ease and refreshment to our outward man: Affliction will never hurt us so long as we can pray and believe, so long as God speaks peace unto our Consciences.
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yet our inward man shall feel joy and comfort, and our light afflictions, which are but for a moment, shall work for us a far more exceeding and eternall weight of Glory.
yet our inward man shall feel joy and Comfort, and our Light afflictions, which Are but for a moment, shall work for us a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of Glory.
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] You are all to mourn for the crying and raigning sins of this Land, you are to mourn for the sins and enormities of those men, who have not hearts to mourn for themselves.
] You Are all to mourn for the crying and reigning Sins of this Land, you Are to mourn for the Sins and enormities of those men, who have not hearts to mourn for themselves.
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The ways of the wicked grieve God and his Holy Spirit, and shall they not grieve every good man? Mourn then in secret for that great pride and haughtiness, that extortion, cruelty and oppression, that want of brotherly love and Christian communion, that perjury, couzenage and deceit, that wantoness and uncleaness, that disobedience and murmuring at our betters, that coldness and formality in our religious addres•es, that neglect of the Ordinances and Institutions of Christ, that scoffing at Piety and true Devotion;
The ways of the wicked grieve God and his Holy Spirit, and shall they not grieve every good man? Mourn then in secret for that great pride and haughtiness, that extortion, cruelty and oppression, that want of brotherly love and Christian communion, that perjury, cozenage and deceit, that wantonness and uncleanness, that disobedience and murmuring At our betters, that coldness and formality in our religious addres•es, that neglect of the Ordinances and Institutions of christ, that scoffing At Piety and true Devotion;
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I mean, those common sins of drunkeness and swearing; As for the latter, how prodigiously doth it increase in our days? And whereas St Iames his charge is, [ Above all things my brethren swear not, ] and our Saviour hath given us the same in his excellent Sermon, [ Swear not at all, ] yet are blasphemous Oaths so common and usuall,
I mean, those Common Sins of Drunkenness and swearing; As for the latter, how prodigiously does it increase in our days? And whereas Saint James his charge is, [ Above all things my brothers swear not, ] and our Saviour hath given us the same in his excellent Sermon, [ Swear not At all, ] yet Are blasphemous Oaths so Common and usual,
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as if both those Texts had run thus, [ do dothing but swear: ] every sentence with too many men is set off with an oath, Gods great and glorious Name is used and usurped in the most trifling and ridiculous matters,
as if both those Texts had run thus, [ do dothing but swear: ] every sentence with too many men is Set off with an oath, God's great and glorious Name is used and usurped in the most trifling and ridiculous matters,
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Gods Name is seldom used by such wretches in prayer and supplication at the throne of Grace, but in bitter curses and execrations against their brethren it is daily abused.
God's Name is seldom used by such wretches in prayer and supplication At the throne of Grace, but in bitter curses and execrations against their brothers it is daily abused.
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And is it not just with God to visit those mens houses with the most horrid disease, who have so often wished the Plague to their Children, their nearest relations and companions? It must needs grieve every good soul, to hear men belch out such hellish Rhetorick ▪ Is it not sad, that Christians should,
And is it not just with God to visit those men's houses with the most horrid disease, who have so often wished the Plague to their Children, their nearest relations and Sodales? It must needs grieve every good soul, to hear men belch out such hellish Rhetoric ▪ Is it not sad, that Christians should,
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and besides what I have said, consider also the generall decay of the practice of Religion, which should be our chiefest Trade, but is now dead: Consider the ingratitude and unfruitfulness,
and beside what I have said, Consider also the general decay of the practice of Religion, which should be our chiefest Trade, but is now dead: Consider the ingratitude and unfruitfulness,
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But then too, if you search and try your own ways and lives, and examine your own iniquities, your proper and particular sins, you will have yet much more occasion of mourning:
But then too, if you search and try your own ways and lives, and examine your own iniquities, your proper and particular Sins, you will have yet much more occasion of mourning:
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Oh then let all the calamities that befall us, quicken and enliven our graces; let the rod make us take out our lesson the better; let the weights make the clock go the faster; let the high and blustering winds speed our course and send us sooner to our haven; let the Rack which we are upon make us confess our faults, and even extort from us a godly remorse:
O then let all the calamities that befall us, quicken and enliven our graces; let the rod make us take out our Lesson the better; let the weights make the clock go the faster; let the high and blustering winds speed our course and send us sooner to our Haven; let the Rack which we Are upon make us confess our Faults, and even extort from us a godly remorse:
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or rather, other sicknesses were like smaller Guns of a lesser bore, but this is one of Heavens Murthering-pieces, which car•yeth a great way, and batters down whole houses: the thickest and strongest Walls cannot stand out against it, the healthfullest constitution is no bulwark against it, the art and skill of the Physitian is not able to grapple with it;
or rather, other Sicknesses were like smaller Guns of a lesser boar, but this is one of Heavens Murdering-pieces, which car•yeth a great Way, and batters down Whole houses: the thickest and Strongest Walls cannot stand out against it, the healthfullest constitution is no bulwark against it, the art and skill of the physician is not able to grapple with it;
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this devours by whole-sale, other diseases but by piece•meal and smaller parcels. This, this is a rod made on purpose to scourge a wicked Nation, this is more eminently the hand and stroke of an angry God,
this devours by wholesale, other diseases but by piece•meal and smaller parcels. This, this is a rod made on purpose to scourge a wicked nation, this is more eminently the hand and stroke of an angry God,
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for our eternall welfare ▪ the greater the judgment is, the more carefull it may, and should make us to discharge our duty, the more fearfull of sinning against God,
for our Eternal welfare ▪ the greater the judgement is, the more careful it may, and should make us to discharge our duty, the more fearful of sinning against God,
and the more humble under the due consideration of Gods wrath and displeasure. Let us learn obedience, as our Blessed Master did, by the things which we suffer.
and the more humble under the due consideration of God's wrath and displeasure. Let us Learn Obedience, as our Blessed Master did, by the things which we suffer.
O good poverty, that drove me to God with a Petition in my hand, begging the riches of his grace! O good reproach and affronts, that humbled me in the dust,
O good poverty, that drove me to God with a Petition in my hand, begging the riches of his grace! Oh good reproach and affronts, that humbled me in the dust,
O good distemper of body, that promoted the Welfare of my soul! In a word, O good afflictions and distresses, that make me good! This severe cours• that God took, was the best way to mend me;
O good distemper of body, that promoted the Welfare of my soul! In a word, Oh good afflictions and Distresses, that make me good! This severe cours• that God took, was the best Way to mend me;
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the storms beat me to shore; had I had a gentler gale and so failed along evenly and smoothly, perhaps I had split upon some fatall Rock, I had sunk, and never seen good day again.
the storms beatrice me to shore; had I had a Gentler gale and so failed along evenly and smoothly, perhaps I had split upon Some fatal Rock, I had sunk, and never seen good day again.
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every Wound was a balsome, every judgment was a mercy, and every affliction was a blessing. Less sorrow would not serve my turn, else I had not felt so much.
every Wound was a balsome, every judgement was a mercy, and every affliction was a blessing. Less sorrow would not serve my turn, Else I had not felt so much.
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and learn what is my duty by it, for it calls and cryes aloud to me, to prepare for another world, to leave my •ins, to repent and really reform. Which leads me to
and Learn what is my duty by it, for it calls and cries aloud to me, to prepare for Another world, to leave my •ins, to Repent and really reform. Which leads me to
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The third way whereby we ought to evidence, that we are truly s•nsible of the burth•n of our sins, (namely) by a thorow reformation of our lives. For alas!
The third Way whereby we ought to evidence, that we Are truly s•nsible of the burth•n of our Sins, (namely) by a thorough Reformation of our lives. For alas!
all our mournings and lamentations, all our prayers and fastings, all our sacrifices and services, all our seeking unto God, and calling upon him, all our promises and resolutions signifie nothing (as to the removall of judgments) without holiness of life, and the destroying of the accursed thing from amongst us.
all our mournings and lamentations, all our Prayers and Fastings, all our Sacrifices and services, all our seeking unto God, and calling upon him, all our promises and resolutions signify nothing (as to the removal of Judgments) without holiness of life, and the destroying of the accursed thing from among us.
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For you must know this, that Praying, and Fasting, and bewailing of our sins, are not the things ultimatly designed in Religion, they are in order to something higher,
For you must know this, that Praying, and Fasting, and bewailing of our Sins, Are not the things ultimately designed in Religion, they Are in order to something higher,
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and that is Reformation of our lives. Fasting is made a duty, because it may be subservient and instrumental to holy meditations, to our nearer converse with God, and abandoning of our lusts.
and that is Reformation of our lives. Fasting is made a duty, Because it may be subservient and instrumental to holy meditations, to our nearer converse with God, and abandoning of our Lustiest.
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It was one of Pythagor as his Symbols and advises to his disciples, To abstain from beans: the old Philosopher (it is thought) did not intend by it a refraining from that sort of food, but it was mysticall, (as much of the Pythagorean Philosophy is) and signified, that they should be retired,
It was one of Pythagoras as his Symbols and advises to his Disciples, To abstain from beans: the old Philosopher (it is Thought) did not intend by it a refraining from that sort of food, but it was mystical, (as much of the Pythagorean Philosophy is) and signified, that they should be retired,
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and keep out of publick offices; for by beans the Magistrates were chosen in some parts of Greec•; or, perhapson another account, (as some learned men have conjectured) Continence and Chastity were aimed at in that Law of Abstinence. Sure I am, that in the Christian P••losophy, Fasting is subordinate to a higher thing: and as it should put us in minde to abstain from •leshly lusts, so it is very apt in some bodies to promote piety and devotion,
and keep out of public Offices; for by beans the Magistrates were chosen in Some parts of Greec•; or, perhapson Another account, (as Some learned men have conjectured) Continence and Chastity were aimed At in that Law of Abstinence. Sure I am, that in the Christian P••losophy, Fasting is subordinate to a higher thing: and as it should put us in mind to abstain from •leshly Lustiest, so it is very apt in Some bodies to promote piety and devotion,
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So likewise for Prayer and Confessing of our sins, they are intended to render us more holy and religious, to compose our thoughts, to elevate our souls to God,
So likewise for Prayer and Confessing of our Sins, they Are intended to render us more holy and religious, to compose our thoughts, to elevate our Souls to God,
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and then the storm will cease. Let every one reform himself, and endeavour to reform those that are his charge; following the example of that Holy man, who thus resolved, [ As for me, I and my house will serve the Lord.
and then the storm will cease. Let every one reform himself, and endeavour to reform those that Are his charge; following the Exampl of that Holy man, who thus resolved, [ As for me, I and my house will serve the Lord.
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I will by Gods help see to my charge, I will reform at home. This will be the most proper and compendious way to work a thorow amendment in the whole Nation, thus the good work will go on apace and come to perfection.
I will by God's help see to my charge, I will reform At home. This will be the most proper and compendious Way to work a thorough amendment in the Whole nation, thus the good work will go on apace and come to perfection.
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] Thus likewise you finde it in that word of the Lord to Ier•miah, [ At what instant I shall speak concerning a nation and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up,
] Thus likewise you find it in that word of the Lord to Ier•miah, [ At what instant I shall speak Concerning a Nation and Concerning a Kingdom, to pluck up,
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2. Put the case that the Plague be removed, and your sins still remain; then I must tell you, that such a removal is not a mercy, for God never takes away his anger till you reform. He often times indeed leaves a Nation and persons to themselves and to their own sinfull wills and ways: But alas!
2. Put the case that the Plague be removed, and your Sins still remain; then I must tell you, that such a removal is not a mercy, for God never Takes away his anger till you reform. He often times indeed leaves a nation and Persons to themselves and to their own sinful wills and ways: But alas!
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It is sad when God speaks unto a Land as he did of old to Iudah, Isa. 1. 4, 5. [ Ah sinfull Nation, a people laden with iniquity, a seed of evill do•rs, children that ar• corrupters, they have forsaken the Lord, they have provoked the holy One of Israel unto anger, they are gone away backward.
It is sad when God speaks unto a Land as he did of old to Iudah, Isaiah 1. 4, 5. [ Ah sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a seed of evil do•rs, children that ar• corrupters, they have forsaken the Lord, they have provoked the holy One of Israel unto anger, they Are gone away backward.
and the whole heart faint, &c. ] When the heaviest strokes and Plagues, when the greatest judgments and calamities will not amend a people, then God gives them over;
and the Whole heart faint, etc. ] When the Heaviest Strokes and Plagues, when the greatest Judgments and calamities will not amend a people, then God gives them over;
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3. Punishments removed and your sins still remaining, do sadly portend a heavyer judgment for the future, either upon your bodies or your souls, either in this or the other world. When God took away the Plagues from Pharaoh, he sent hardness of heart. Nay, God may remove the Plague and reserve you for Hell, and then you cannot say your case is mended.
3. Punishments removed and your Sins still remaining, do sadly portend a Heavier judgement for the future, either upon your bodies or your Souls, either in this or the other world. When God took away the Plagues from Pharaoh, he sent hardness of heart. Nay, God may remove the Plague and reserve you for Hell, and then you cannot say your case is mended.
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but here the Magistrate in a speciall manner is concerned, who is to see, that all Infected persons be shut up. The Leper under the Law was to d•ell alone without the camp, that he might not converse with those that were whole: now I have told you, that Sin is the worst of Plagues and Leprosies.
but Here the Magistrate in a special manner is concerned, who is to see, that all Infected Persons be shut up. The Leper under the Law was to d•ell alone without the camp, that he might not converse with those that were Whole: now I have told you, that since is the worst of Plagues and Leprosies.
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You therefore that are in publick places and Offices are to set a Watch over notorious sinners, that they go not abroad to inf•ct others: if they break out you may shoot at them;
You Therefore that Are in public places and Offices Are to Set a Watch over notorious Sinners, that they go not abroad to inf•ct Others: if they break out you may shoot At them;
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as indeed there are a sort of hardned sinners that star• Iustice in the face, and say she is blinde, and laugh at her Sword, and make their brag that they never felt the edge of it.
as indeed there Are a sort of hardened Sinners that star• justice in the face, and say she is blind, and laugh At her Sword, and make their brag that they never felt the edge of it.
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it is certainly true of the contagion of sin; wicked men cannot be content to dishonour God thems•lves, but they invite and inveigle others to do so too.
it is Certainly true of the contagion of since; wicked men cannot be content to dishonour God thems•lves, but they invite and inveigle Others to doe so too.
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Look well to these pestilent fellows, that they may not spread the contagion, and corrupt others, though they would. And these are the ways and methods whereby we are to discover how sensible we are of the great sins and provocations of a Nation.
Look well to these pestilent Fellows, that they may not spread the contagion, and corrupt Others, though they would. And these Are the ways and methods whereby we Are to discover how sensible we Are of the great Sins and provocations of a nation.
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The third Direction for our behaviour in these sad and calamitous times is, that by Faith and Patience we compose our minds and submit our wills unto Gods in whatsoever he shall be pleased to inflict upon us.
The third Direction for our behaviour in these sad and calamitous times is, that by Faith and Patience we compose our minds and submit our wills unto God's in whatsoever he shall be pleased to inflict upon us.
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but the Emperour took the man up very smartly in these words, A•tidotum adversus Caesarem? What! does he think to take any Antidote against the fatall Dose which Caesars hand shall give him? Methinks God speaks to us in some such language;
but the Emperor took the man up very smartly in these words, A•tidotum Adversus Caesarem? What! does he think to take any Antidote against the fatal Dose which Caesars hand shall give him? Methinks God speaks to us in Some such language;
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What? shall poor mortalls think to controll me? can they prev•nt that affliction which I have allotted them? When I have brought them into straits, can they by their own power extricate themselves out of them? It would better become them to sit down patiently,
What? shall poor mortals think to control me? can they prev•nt that affliction which I have allotted them? When I have brought them into straits, can they by their own power extricate themselves out of them? It would better become them to fit down patiently,
The Thracians (they say) when the Sun burns hot upon them, and so when it thunders and lightens, out of a kinde of revenge, shoot up their Arrows against Heaven.
The Thracians (they say) when the Sun burns hight upon them, and so when it Thunders and lightens, out of a kind of revenge, shoot up their Arrows against Heaven.
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but if thou callest thy self a Christian, thou art obliged to be of another •pi•i•, undergoing with patience and chearfulness whatever thy Heavenly Father shall inflict upon thee.
but if thou Callest thy self a Christian, thou art obliged to be of Another •pi•i•, undergoing with patience and cheerfulness whatever thy Heavenly Father shall inflict upon thee.
] 'Tis Faith that must uphold thee and support thy spirits, make God thy buckler and strength, thy Rock and place of refuge; trust in Him now or never. It is he that must give us help from trouble, Psal. 60. 11. for vain is the help of man.
] It's Faith that must uphold thee and support thy spirits, make God thy buckler and strength, thy Rock and place of refuge; trust in Him now or never. It is he that must give us help from trouble, Psalm 60. 11. for vain is the help of man.
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His Providence rules the world, there is not a Sparrow falls to the ground without his permission, his eyes run thorow the whole earth, he sees and knows thy soul in adversity;
His Providence rules the world, there is not a Sparrow falls to the ground without his permission, his eyes run thorough the Whole earth, he sees and knows thy soul in adversity;
] And in another place where this Holy King had laid open his sad and lamentable condition, he at last concludes thus, [ Lord, all my desire is before thee,
] And in Another place where this Holy King had laid open his sad and lamentable condition, he At last concludes thus, [ Lord, all my desire is before thee,
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he hath the pity of a tender Father: but because love and affection and kinde-heartedness is thought to lodg most of all in the other Parent, therefore he tells us by his Prophet, that he hath the love of an indulgent mother towards her sucking childe, whom she then tends upon with the greatest care and compassion when she sees it is drooping and sickly. But the mother may prove unnatur•ll and abate of her affection and kindness to her little Infant, Yet will I not forget thee, faith the Lord.
he hath the pity of a tender Father: but Because love and affection and kind-heartedness is Thought to lodge most of all in the other Parent, Therefore he tells us by his Prophet, that he hath the love of an indulgent mother towards her sucking child, whom she then tends upon with the greatest care and compassion when she sees it is drooping and sickly. But the mother may prove unnatur•ll and abate of her affection and kindness to her little Infant, Yet will I not forget thee, faith the Lord.
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Remarkable are those words in St Matthews Gospel, taken out of the Prophesie of Isaiah concerning Christ, [ Himself took our in•irmities, and bare our sicknesses;
Remarkable Are those words in Saint Matthews Gospel, taken out of the Prophesy of Isaiah Concerning christ, [ Himself took our in•irmities, and bore our Sicknesses;
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] yet was he not personally troubled with any disease, but when he came to any s•ck and diseased wretches his manner was, by pity and sympathy to afflict himself with their sicknesses;
] yet was he not personally troubled with any disease, but when he Come to any s•ck and diseased wretches his manner was, by pity and Sympathy to afflict himself with their Sicknesses;
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but thy God is present with thee to succour thee, he will not suffer thee to be tempted above what thou art able,1 C•r. 10. 13. but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that thou mayst be able to bear it.
but thy God is present with thee to succour thee, he will not suffer thee to be tempted above what thou art able,1 C•r. 10. 13. but will with the temptation also make a Way to escape, that thou Mayest be able to bear it.
to this purpose is that promise made to every righteous man, [ He shall call upon me and I will answer him, Psal. 91. 15. I will be with him in tro•ble, I will d•liver him and honour him.
to this purpose is that promise made to every righteous man, [ He shall call upon me and I will answer him, Psalm 91. 15. I will be with him in tro•ble, I will d•liver him and honour him.
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] Which promise is the more remarkable at this season, because it is the conclusion of that Psalm which treats wholly of Gods Providence over his children in the time of the Pestilence. In short then, thou hast Gods Eye to take notice of thee, Gods Ear to hear thee, Gods Heart to pity thee,
] Which promise is the more remarkable At this season, Because it is the conclusion of that Psalm which treats wholly of God's Providence over his children in the time of the Pestilence. In short then, thou hast God's Eye to take notice of thee, God's Ear to hear thee, God's Heart to pity thee,
thou hast promises to live upon, which cannot be taken from thee, great and precious promises; the Angels are promised as thy life-guard to defend thee and pitch their tents about thee;
thou hast promises to live upon, which cannot be taken from thee, great and precious promises; the Angels Are promised as thy lifeguard to defend thee and pitch their tents about thee;
upon condition, that thou seek•st first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, all these temporall things which may serve for thy necessity shall be added unto thee;
upon condition, that thou seek•st First the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, all these temporal things which may serve for thy necessity shall be added unto thee;
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And the whole Ninety first Psalm is full fraught with Promises, which (as I have intimated already) may serve thee as Cordials to chear thee under the present Visitation: Often think of,
And the Whole Ninety First Psalm is full fraught with Promises, which (as I have intimated already) may serve thee as Cordials to cheer thee under the present Visitation: Often think of,
and support thy self with these props of comfort, often resort to these wells of salvation, often read over these large expressions of love and compassion, place thy whole trust and affiance in God the author of these priviledges,
and support thy self with these props of Comfort, often resort to these wells of salvation, often read over these large expressions of love and compassion, place thy Whole trust and affiance in God the author of these privileges,
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and tell us there it is that they shall be happy hereafter, there they shall wander in fine fields, take their pleasures in brave Orchards and goodly Gardens,
and tell us there it is that they shall be happy hereafter, there they shall wander in fine fields, take their pleasures in brave Orchards and goodly Gardens,
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do these sensuall expectations, these ridiculous fopperies and delusions chear them, and shall not certain joys, well-grounded hopes and reall promises make Christians live chearfully,
do these sensual Expectations, these ridiculous fopperies and delusions cheer them, and shall not certain Joys, well-grounded hope's and real promises make Christians live cheerfully,
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and smooth their brows in the greatest distresses and calamities? Look up then by a steady Faith: This is the Christian Telescop•, hereby thou mayst discover and plainly discern the joys of Heav•n and the glory of that other world: and having once taken a view of that Celestiall C•naan, thy soul will be ravished with it, thy thoughts will be wholly placed upon it's excellencies,
and smooth their brows in the greatest Distresses and calamities? Look up then by a steady Faith: This is the Christian Telescop•, hereby thou Mayest discover and plainly discern the Joys of Heav•n and the glory of that other world: and having once taken a view of that Celestial C•naan, thy soul will be ravished with it, thy thoughts will be wholly placed upon it's excellencies,
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thou wilt easily defie sufferings, over-look the cross, trust God for to morrow and all thy life, thou wilt sing sweetly under the greatest discouragements,
thou wilt Easily defy sufferings, overlook the cross, trust God for to morrow and all thy life, thou wilt sing sweetly under the greatest discouragements,
and quietly suffer the Bed•m-world to rage at will, thou wilt make thy self merry with the Feast of a good Conscience, though thy dyet be never so course; thou wilt thank God for any thing, because thou deservest nothing, thou wilt bear thy present evils with expectation of the promised good, and in all thy disasters thou wilt comfort thy self that Heaven will make amends for all.
and quietly suffer the Bed•m-world to rage At will, thou wilt make thy self merry with the Feast of a good Conscience, though thy diet be never so course; thou wilt thank God for any thing, Because thou deservest nothing, thou wilt bear thy present evils with expectation of the promised good, and in all thy disasters thou wilt Comfort thy self that Heaven will make amends for all.
The just shall live by faith, said the Lord to Hab•kkuk: and mark how this Proph•t lived by it, [ Although the figtree shall not biossom, Habak. 3. 17, 18, neither shall fruit be in the vines, the labour of the olive shall faile, and the fields shall yield no meat;
The just shall live by faith, said the Lord to Hab•kkuk: and mark how this Proph•t lived by it, [ Although the Fig tree shall not biossom, Habak. 3. 17, 18, neither shall fruit be in the vines, the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat;
the Lord God is my strength, &c. ] When all things both for necessity and delight failed him, he was able to subsist by a living faith, and this is that by which every holy man must live and hold up in the world.
the Lord God is my strength, etc. ] When all things both for necessity and delight failed him, he was able to subsist by a living faith, and this is that by which every holy man must live and hold up in the world.
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] by this eye of faith he may look up to Heaven, and with St Stephen, Behold Christ sitting at the right hand of God, reaching out his arms to embrace him and take him to himself.
] by this eye of faith he may look up to Heaven, and with Saint Stephen, Behold christ sitting At the right hand of God, reaching out his arms to embrace him and take him to himself.
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in the absence of things temporall live on those that are spirituall and •ternall; open the eye of faith but wide, and thou shalt see enough to comfort thee.
in the absence of things temporal live on those that Are spiritual and •ternall; open the eye of faith but wide, and thou shalt see enough to Comfort thee.
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we cry and take on sadly, but if it shall please God to speak to us from heaven and open our eyes, we may discover a well of water to fill the bottle; so that oftentimes we have the same and greater comforts too.
we cry and take on sadly, but if it shall please God to speak to us from heaven and open our eyes, we may discover a well of water to fill the Bottle; so that oftentimes we have the same and greater comforts too.
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let us dry up our immoderate tears, which do but spoil our sight, and hinder us from seeing our happiness, which we may be partakers of even in the greatest straits and necessities.
let us dry up our immoderate tears, which do but spoil our sighed, and hinder us from seeing our happiness, which we may be partakers of even in the greatest straits and necessities.
The next Direction which may be serviceable unto us in these times of affliction is, that we labour to contract our desires as to the enjoyments of this life,
The next Direction which may be serviceable unto us in these times of affliction is, that we labour to contract our Desires as to the enjoyments of this life,
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Whoever thou art, be of a narrow soul to the world, but enlarge it towards God: down with thy great sail, it is too big for thy small vessell, and it will make it topple over; take a peg lower, lest you crack; swell not so big lest you burst asunder; A little would serve our turns,
Whoever thou art, be of a narrow soul to the world, but enlarge it towards God: down with thy great sail, it is too big for thy small vessel, and it will make it topple over; take a peg lower, lest you Crac; swell not so big lest you burst asunder; A little would serve our turns,
[ A mans life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth, ] which our Saviour gives as the reason of his foregoing Caution, viz. [ Take heed, and beware of covetousnes.
[ A men life Consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he Possesses, ] which our Saviour gives as the reason of his foregoing Caution, viz. [ Take heed, and beware of covetousness.
whereas the fool (as he is there called) might have saved himself the labour of enlarging his barns, by contracting his covetous desires. By this excellent art of abating our extravagant appetites,
whereas the fool (as he is there called) might have saved himself the labour of enlarging his Barns, by contracting his covetous Desires. By this excellent art of abating our extravagant appetites,
In that Song of Moses, where he reckons up the sundry mercies of God to the Israelites, it is said that God made them to suck honey out of the Rock, Deut. 32. 13. and oyl out of the flinty rock.
In that Song of Moses, where he reckons up the sundry Mercies of God to the Israelites, it is said that God made them to suck honey out of the Rock, Deuteronomy 32. 13. and oil out of the flinty rock.
but meer water with Gods blessing and a thankfull heart is honey and oyl, and this oyl, like that of the Widows, by the same bl•ssing shall be increased unto us.
but mere water with God's blessing and a thankful heart is honey and oil, and this oil, like that of the Widows, by the same bl•ssing shall be increased unto us.
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See then that thou beest content with thy condition, though it be never so poor, sit down and give thanks though thou hast never so little, draw thy desires into a narrow compass,
See then that thou Best content with thy condition, though it be never so poor, fit down and give thanks though thou hast never so little, draw thy Desires into a narrow compass,
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The Children that refused the portion and provision of the Kings meat, and fed on pulse and water were fatter and fairer then all those which did eat of the Kings food. You see what Gods blessing could effect with the coursest fare; and it can do as much in the want of all food.
The Children that refused the portion and provision of the Kings meat, and fed on pulse and water were fatter and Fairer then all those which did eat of the Kings food. You see what God's blessing could Effect with the Coursest fare; and it can do as much in the want of all food.
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If God takes away our meat he can take away our stomachs also, as a Holy Woman and Martyr once comforted her self. One way or other Gods Providence will sustain us here, and see that we be recompensed hereafter. Poor Lazarus lay at the Rich mans Gate, craving but the crumbs that fell from his table, but those, even those were denyed him:
If God Takes away our meat he can take away our stomachs also, as a Holy Woman and Martyr once comforted her self. One Way or other God's Providence will sustain us Here, and see that we be recompensed hereafter. Poor Lazarus lay At the Rich men Gate, craving but the crumbs that fell from his table, but those, even those were denied him:
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had the Churl come out and seen him lying before his house, it is likely he would have set his dogs upon him, to worry the poor cripple; but those bruits belike were friendly to him,
had the Churl come out and seen him lying before his house, it is likely he would have Set his Dogs upon him, to worry the poor cripple; but those bruits belike were friendly to him,
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his soul is carried hence by a convoy of good Angels, and the Rich mans affrighted ghost is snatched away by a black guard of Devils. Lazarus was not thought worthy to lye under the Rich mans table, but now he is taken into Abrahams bosom. So true is that of the Sweet Singer of Israel, [ Mark the perfect man and behold the upright, Psal. 37. 37, 38. for the end of that man is peace:
his soul is carried hence by a convoy of good Angels, and the Rich men affrighted ghost is snatched away by a black guard of Devils. Lazarus was not Thought worthy to lie under the Rich men table, but now he is taken into Abrahams bosom. So true is that of the Sweet Singer of Israel, [ Mark the perfect man and behold the upright, Psalm 37. 37, 38. for the end of that man is peace:
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When should we with greater importunity make our addresses at the Throne of Grace, then when we are in the jaws of death, and are like to be swallowed up hourly? When thou canst do nothing else, thou mayst pray and cry mightily unto God in behalf of th•s distressed Land. Oh! labour to extort mercy from God by a holy violence, do thou (with Moses) stand in the gap, and turn away Gods wrath;
When should we with greater importunity make our Addresses At the Throne of Grace, then when we Are in the Jaws of death, and Are like to be swallowed up hourly? When thou Canst do nothing Else, thou Mayest pray and cry mightily unto God in behalf of th•s distressed Land. Oh! labour to extort mercy from God by a holy violence, do thou (with Moses) stand in the gap, and turn away God's wrath;
and make all thy bed in thy sickness, (then be sure 'twill be soft and easie) that he would remove his stroke (or Plague) away from thee, and from the place where thou livest.
and make all thy Bed in thy sickness, (then be sure it'll be soft and easy) that he would remove his stroke (or Plague) away from thee, and from the place where thou Livest.
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This is St Iames his Catholicon or Vniversall remedy, this is that powerfull key which heretofore hath opened the windows of heaven, and made a paessage from the belly of the whale, and this is the key which still opens the doors of mercy. Open therefore with Prayer in the morning, and shut up with it in the evening; have frequent recourse to him that heareth prayers, make thy complaint to God when none else will hear it, send up strong crys and groans to Heaven;
This is Saint James his Catholicon or Universal remedy, this is that powerful key which heretofore hath opened the windows of heaven, and made a paessage from the belly of the whale, and this is the key which still Opens the doors of mercy. Open Therefore with Prayer in the morning, and shut up with it in the evening; have frequent recourse to him that hears Prayers, make thy complaint to God when none Else will hear it, send up strong cries and groans to Heaven;
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and be sure to remember this, that 'tis not fluency but f•rvency, 'tis not •loquence but importunity, 'tis not many words but the Spirit which God most minds and will answer thee for.
and be sure to Remember this, that it's not fluency but f•rvency, it's not •loquence but importunity, it's not many words but the Spirit which God most minds and will answer thee for.
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To Supplication thou must add Thanksgiving: bless God therefore for his sparing thee and this Land so long, bless God this sad season that thou enjoyest any mercy: it is Gods goodness, patience and long sufferance that we are engaged unto for so long a respite and freedom from the Pestil•nce. It is many years since this noisome disease hath made any considerable inroads upon us;
To Supplication thou must add Thanksgiving: bless God Therefore for his sparing thee and this Land so long, bless God this sad season that thou enjoyest any mercy: it is God's Goodness, patience and long sufferance that we Are engaged unto for so long a respite and freedom from the Pestil•nce. It is many Years since this noisome disease hath made any considerable inroads upon us;
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and now that it is broken out amongst us, those of you (my Beloved) who by divine providence watching over you, are wholly shielded and secured from this grievous Plague and Sickness, so that it neither touches you nor your Relations;
and now that it is broken out among us, those of you (my beloved) who by divine providence watching over you, Are wholly shielded and secured from this grievous Plague and Sickness, so that it neither touches you nor your Relations;
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And you have all of you without distinction abundant cause to praise and extoll the Lord of heaven and earth, that though the Plague walks through your streets,
And you have all of you without distinction abundant cause to praise and extol the Lord of heaven and earth, that though the Plague walks through your streets,
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But be thy case never so mean, be thou and thine reduced to never so great straits, be thy condition worse then I can express, thou hast still reason to praise God. Psal 103. 10. He hath not dealt with thee after thy sins,
But be thy case never so mean, be thou and thine reduced to never so great straits, be thy condition Worse then I can express, thou hast still reason to praise God. Psalm 103. 10. He hath not dealt with thee After thy Sins,
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Thou art not worthy of the least mercy, thou deservest nothing at Gods hands but H•ll; and therefore thank God heartily that he hath not crushed thee to pieces,
Thou art not worthy of the least mercy, thou deservest nothing At God's hands but H•ll; and Therefore thank God heartily that he hath not crushed thee to Pieces,
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The next thing I would commend unto you for the upholding of your spirits in sad times is, that (in imitation of the best and holiest servants of God) you would make use of former experiences.
The next thing I would commend unto you for the upholding of your spirits in sad times is, that (in imitation of the best and Holiest Servants of God) you would make use of former experiences.
Do you not observe, that in this time of Sickness persons ask after the old Plagu•-water, the anti•nt Antidotes and Electuaries used in former years of Contagion? Let us in like manner call to minde those former gracious Instances and Experiments of Gods loving kindness to us.
Do you not observe, that in this time of Sickness Persons ask After the old Plagu•-water, the anti•nt Antidotes and Electuaries used in former Years of Contagion? Let us in like manner call to mind those former gracious Instances and Experiments of God's loving kindness to us.
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[ They that know thy name will put their trust in thee, ] •aith the Psalmist. Your experimentall knowledg and observation of divine goodness in times past should be used as an argument to induce you to trust in God for the future. So it was in St Pauls Logick, [ Who delivered us from so great a death,
[ They that know thy name will put their trust in thee, ] •aith the Psalmist. Your experimental knowledge and observation of divine Goodness in times passed should be used as an argument to induce you to trust in God for the future. So it was in Saint Paul's Logic, [ Who Delivered us from so great a death,
And as you must look backward unto Gods former mercies, so look forward, and prepare for further afflictions. Lay in yet a larger stock, thou wilt have need of it all when thou art sick and in sorrow: Provide then for affliction by meditating on it before hand, make it now familiar to thy thoughts,
And as you must look backward unto God's former Mercies, so look forward, and prepare for further afflictions. Lay in yet a larger stock, thou wilt have need of it all when thou art sick and in sorrow: Provide then for affliction by meditating on it before hand, make it now familiar to thy thoughts,
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if my credit should crack and my friends fail me? What if God should take all my outward enjoyments from me, stripping me naked and turning me so into the wide world? I have received good things at Gods hand,
if my credit should Crac and my Friends fail me? What if God should take all my outward enjoyments from me, stripping me naked and turning me so into the wide world? I have received good things At God's hand,
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Prepare for Gods hand, provide for thy departure, think that thou hearest those words spoken to thee which were once to Hez•kiah, [ Set thy house in order, Isa. 38. 1. for thou must dye:
Prepare for God's hand, provide for thy departure, think that thou Hearst those words spoken to thee which were once to Hez•kiah, [ Set thy house in order, Isaiah 38. 1. for thou must die:
Walk in Gods ways, and they will be thy guard and security, God will protect thee in doing his work. Trust in the Lord and do good, Psal. 37. •. 34. so shalt thou dwell in the land,
Walk in God's ways, and they will be thy guard and security, God will Pact thee in doing his work. Trust in the Lord and do good, Psalm 37. •. 34. so shalt thou dwell in the land,
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But then thy ways must be Gods ways, or else that promise of being in the custody of Angels doth not concern thee. Be about thy Masters business, and he will look to thy maintenance. And beside our general Calling as we are Christians, there are particular Callings and Places, in which we are set and must serve our Master in, [ L•t every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.
But then thy ways must be God's ways, or Else that promise of being in the custody of Angels does not concern thee. Be about thy Masters business, and he will look to thy maintenance. And beside our general Calling as we Are Christians, there Are particular Callings and Places, in which we Are Set and must serve our Master in, [ L•t every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.
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for we serve God by being diligent in our secular affairs, by faithfulness in our several vocations and prof•ssions. The Magistrate is to keep his station,
for we serve God by being diligent in our secular affairs, by faithfulness in our several vocations and prof•ssions. The Magistrate is to keep his station,
this will yield him comfort when God shall please to call for him hence, that he is found doing his Lords work. The Minister hath his place and peculiar calling,
this will yield him Comfort when God shall please to call for him hence, that he is found doing his lords work. The Minister hath his place and peculiar calling,
if they be careful in their callings, that carefulness will prove their guard and protection. In a word, every one in his own Orb wherein Divine Providence hath placed him, must move, shine and act with all his might.
if they be careful in their callings, that carefulness will prove their guard and protection. In a word, every one in his own Orb wherein Divine Providence hath placed him, must move, shine and act with all his might.
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Let me apply it thus, the sloathful man that (as Solomon sets him forth) hideth his hand in his bosom, may justly fear that some contagious disease, some Plague may light upon him.
Let me apply it thus, the slothful man that (as Solomon sets him forth) Hideth his hand in his bosom, may justly Fear that Some contagious disease, Some Plague may Light upon him.
This life is a warfare, we are like to meet with many hardships and dangers, many a brush and skirmish; but as we are spiritual souldiers we must not dare to leave our station, or quit the ground our great General hath set us in.
This life is a warfare, we Are like to meet with many hardships and dangers, many a brush and skirmish; but as we Are spiritual Soldiers we must not Dare to leave our station, or quit the ground our great General hath Set us in.
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and it is no wonder, if in that plucking they have a little wr•nch and pain; such pain is the greatest courtesie, for they are snatched from future dangers, and secured from national calamities;
and it is no wonder, if in that plucking they have a little wr•nch and pain; such pain is the greatest courtesy, for they Are snatched from future dangers, and secured from national calamities;
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There was a great deal of difference between the death of Sampson and the Philistin•s, though they perished with the fall of the same house. Gods children may dye of the Plague,
There was a great deal of difference between the death of Sampson and the Philistin•s, though they perished with the fallen of the same house. God's children may die of the Plague,
but that Plague is not sent as a curse but a bl•ssing, for it improves their graces, prepares them for heaven and inhanses their reward, it carrys them from an evil and unkind world to the company of Saints and Angels, from a Prison to a Palace, from a wilderness to a Paradise, from a valley of tears to a mount of joy.
but that Plague is not sent as a curse but a bl•ssing, for it improves their graces, prepares them for heaven and inhances their reward, it carrys them from an evil and unkind world to the company of Saints and Angels, from a Prison to a Palace, from a Wilderness to a Paradise, from a valley of tears to a mount of joy.
Thus it shall go well with thee (oh Christian) whatsoever sort of death thou meetest with, the Bell that tolls for thee is but to call thee to the Church triumphant; thy friends that weep,
Thus it shall go well with thee (o Christian) whatsoever sort of death thou meetest with, the Bell that tolls for thee is but to call thee to the Church triumphant; thy Friends that weep,
and go out of the world in that employment? Have you not heard of some that have swom out of the world in excessive drink, they being (in the worst sense of all) dead drunk? Was not Senacherib slain when he was worshipping in the house of Nisroch his god? Have not some wretches been seized on and apprehended by death, in the very acts of uncleanness and loose de bauchery? How sad must their condition be which thus leave this world and appear in another? How scared and affrighted are their souls in their entrance into that other state? This should make all persons, especially now at this season, to be careful over their ways, that Gods judgments may not arrest them in the commission of sin,
and go out of the world in that employment? Have you not herd of Some that have swom out of the world in excessive drink, they being (in the worst sense of all) dead drunk? Was not Sennacherib slave when he was worshipping in the house of Nisroch his god? Have not Some wretches been seized on and apprehended by death, in the very acts of uncleanness and lose the bauchery? How sad must their condition be which thus leave this world and appear in Another? How scared and affrighted Are their Souls in their Entrance into that other state? This should make all Persons, especially now At this season, to be careful over their ways, that God's Judgments may not arrest them in the commission of since,
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and so art shut up and hindred from commerce with the world, my Direction to thee is, that thou converse more immediatly with God, when thou art kept from the society of men. Thou art Gods prisoner: He hath shut thee up,
and so art shut up and hindered from commerce with the world, my Direction to thee is, that thou converse more immediately with God, when thou art kept from the society of men. Thou art God's prisoner: He hath shut thee up,
This is an unspeakable happiness, that thou hast a God to go to, who is a rock and place of refuge, who will never fail those that put their trust in him.
This is an unspeakable happiness, that thou hast a God to go to, who is a rock and place of refuge, who will never fail those that put their trust in him.
Thou mayst repair to the Physitian, but remember that thou seekest to God first and beggest his blessing chiefly; for it is only under the conduct of Divine Providence, that those outward means and supplies, helps and medicines do take effect.
Thou Mayest repair to the physician, but Remember that thou Seekest to God First and beggest his blessing chiefly; for it is only under the conduct of Divine Providence, that those outward means and supplies, helps and medicines do take Effect.
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Thus they tell us of Aeneas, that when Troy was on fire, he was no less mindful of rescuing his houshold gods, then of bringing away his old d•crepid father on his back:
Thus they tell us of Aeneas, that when Troy was on fire, he was no less mindful of rescuing his household God's, then of bringing away his old d•crepid father on his back:
And shall I add what some have conjectured concerning Rachels stealing her Fathers Images, viz. That she was somewhat infected with the Idolatry of Labans family,
And shall I add what Some have conjectured Concerning Rachels stealing her Father's Images, viz. That she was somewhat infected with the Idolatry of Labans family,
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But though thou art free thy self, by Gods great goodness, from the grievous distemper, yet forget not to sympathize with those of thy brethren on whom Gods hand is heavy, let thy bowels yearn at their sad distress•s,
But though thou art free thy self, by God's great Goodness, from the grievous distemper, yet forget not to sympathise with those of thy brothers on whom God's hand is heavy, let thy bowels yearn At their sad distress•s,
] This was the wish of that compassionate Prophet; do thou likewise weep with those that weep, and make thy self a partaker in their misery by pitying of them:
] This was the wish of that compassionate Prophet; do thou likewise weep with those that weep, and make thy self a partaker in their misery by pitying of them:
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that chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of musick like David (but not to such holy purposes as He did) that drink wine in bowls,
that chant to the found of the violent, and invent to themselves Instruments of music like David (but not to such holy Purposes as He did) that drink wine in bowls,
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we carry our lives in our hands, and therefore let us think that the advice of the Royall Preacher is more especially directed to every one of us at present [ What soever thy hand findeth to do, Eccle. 9. 10. do it with thy might,
we carry our lives in our hands, and Therefore let us think that the Advice of the Royal Preacher is more especially directed to every one of us At present [ What soever thy hand finds to do, Eccle. 9. 10. doe it with thy might,
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] Now then you ought to be on your gaurd, your loynes must be girt about, and your lights burning, as servants attending their Master's business, ready to do any thing that he shall enjoyn them.
] Now then you ought to be on your gaurd, your loins must be girded about, and your lights burning, as Servants attending their Masters business, ready to do any thing that he shall enjoin them.
now must you look narrowly after the concerns of your own souls, and do what you can by sober advice and councel, by exhortation and Brotherly reproof, by a holy and exemplary life to make your neighbours better.
now must you look narrowly After the concerns of your own Souls, and do what you can by Sobrium Advice and council, by exhortation and Brotherly reproof, by a holy and exemplary life to make your neighbours better.
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What maner of persons ought you to be in all holy conversation and Godlinesse? Let me under this Direction leave with you but these four words, which are the abridgment of what I have said already;
What manner of Persons ought you to be in all holy Conversation and Godliness? Let me under this Direction leave with you but these four words, which Are the abridgment of what I have said already;
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1. Converse with God more vigorously then ever, unite your forces, and wrestle strongly with Him, till you prevail for your selves, for this sinful land, for this distressed Town. 2. Disingage your affections more resolvedly from the world:
1. Converse with God more vigorously then ever, unite your forces, and wrestle strongly with Him, till you prevail for your selves, for this sinful land, for this distressed Town. 2. Disengage your affections more resolvedly from the world:
and trust on God when the world fails you. 4. Walk more warily and strictly in your lives, throw not away your time so vainly as heretofore, be more sober and watchful, minding the welfare of your own souls, and calling upon others to serve God and credit the Christian Religion by a holy life.
and trust on God when the world fails you. 4. Walk more warily and strictly in your lives, throw not away your time so vainly as heretofore, be more Sobrium and watchful, minding the welfare of your own Souls, and calling upon Others to serve God and credit the Christian Religion by a holy life.
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And lastly, to draw to a conclusion, when it shall please God in much mercy to remove the present Plague and judgment from this Town, remember that you faithfully keep those vows and promises which you made unto God in the day of your fears and distresses, [ Call upon me (saith God) in the day of trouble and I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorifie m•.
And lastly, to draw to a conclusion, when it shall please God in much mercy to remove the present Plague and judgement from this Town, Remember that you faithfully keep those vows and promises which you made unto God in the day of your fears and Distresses, [ Call upon me (Says God) in the day of trouble and I will deliver thee, and thou shalt Glorify m•.
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When you ate taken out of the Furnace of affliction, do not return to your former hardness and inflexibleness. If you have laid aside your sins in your affliction, do not afterwards take them up again when the affliction is removed.
When you ate taken out of the Furnace of affliction, do not return to your former hardness and inflexibleness. If you have laid aside your Sins in your affliction, do not afterwards take them up again when the affliction is removed.
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Think of it well then, and be sincere and cordial in thy purposes, and if (with Hezekiah) thou hast years added to thy life, add likewise to thy promises and resolves a holy and blameless conversation.
Think of it well then, and be sincere and cordial in thy Purposes, and if (with Hezekiah) thou hast Years added to thy life, add likewise to thy promises and resolves a holy and blameless Conversation.
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if he hath delivered thy soul from death, thine eyes from tears, and thy feet from falling, break forth into the Psalmists professions of love and duty to God for his deliverance, [ I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living.
if he hath Delivered thy soul from death, thine eyes from tears, and thy feet from falling, break forth into the Psalmists professions of love and duty to God for his deliverance, [ I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living.
] This was the advice of that great Spiritual Physitian, thus runs his Bill for that man whom he had formerly healed of a bodily disease. Oh! let us have a care of a Relapse, for that will prove unspeakably dangerous and destructive to us.
] This was the Advice of that great Spiritual physician, thus runs his Bill for that man whom he had formerly healed of a bodily disease. Oh! let us have a care of a Relapse, for that will prove unspeakably dangerous and destructive to us.
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'Twas a sad aggravation of the Israelites sins, (acknowledged by the Levites in their Solemn Confession) that after they had rest, Neh. 9. 28. they did evil again before God.
'Twas a sad aggravation of the Israelites Sins, (acknowledged by the Levites in their Solemn Confessi) that After they had rest, Neh 9. 28. they did evil again before God.
Sins committed after great mercies, are of a Crimson dye, and are beyond measure sinful: these do cause the fullest vials of Gods wrath to be poured down upon us;
Sins committed After great Mercies, Are of a Crimson die, and Are beyond measure sinful: these do cause the Fullest vials of God's wrath to be poured down upon us;
] Those Cities, Towns and Families which are, or shall be delivered from the noisom Pestilence, may very fitly take up the words of Ezra, Ezra 9. 13, 14 [ After all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, and for our great trespass;
] Those Cities, Towns and Families which Are, or shall be Delivered from the noisome Pestilence, may very fitly take up the words of Ezra, Ezra 9. 13, 14 [ After all that is come upon us for our evil Deeds, and for our great trespass;
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seeing that thou our God hast punished us less then our iniquities deserve, and hast given us such d•liverance as this, should we again break thy Commandments,
seeing that thou our God hast punished us less then our iniquities deserve, and hast given us such d•liverance as this, should we again break thy commandments,
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so that there should be no remnant nor •scaping? Yea, the Rod shall go about again, the severities of Gods vengeance shall over-take us, God will lay judgment to the line,
so that there should be no remnant nor •scaping? Yea, the Rod shall go about again, the severities of God's vengeance shall overtake us, God will lay judgement to the line,
] Nay, this numerous curse is twice more repeated and denounced against those that will not hearken unto God, but walk contrary to Him. And to shut up all,
] Nay, this numerous curse is twice more repeated and denounced against those that will not harken unto God, but walk contrary to Him. And to shut up all,
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after God had smartly reproved and upbraided the Israelites for their incorrigibleness, and reckoned up those several judgments which he had inflicted on them,
After God had smartly reproved and upbraided the Israelites for their incorrigibleness, and reckoned up those several Judgments which he had inflicted on them,
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& amongst the rest, the Pestilence) and at the end of every one of them had complained that nevertheless they had not returned unto him, [ Therefore (in the close of all says he) thus will I do unto thee O Israel, (namely,
& among the rest, the Pestilence) and At the end of every one of them had complained that nevertheless they had not returned unto him, [ Therefore (in the close of all Says he) thus will I do unto thee Oh Israel, (namely,
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