and ye shall find rest unto your soules. Mat. 11.29. I Shall first Explaine the Expressions in my Text, and then I shall raise the Doctrine, which I shall Insist upon as the Principall subject of my Discourse. Take my yoke upon you:
and you shall find rest unto your Souls. Mathew 11.29. I Shall First Explain the Expressions in my Text, and then I shall raise the Doctrine, which I shall Insist upon as the Principal Subject of my Discourse. Take my yoke upon you:
that True Faith in Christ (through which Christians are inabled by God to take Christ's Yoke upon them, &c. (I say) true Faith in Christ cures a Man of all Spirituall Distempers, and gives him Ease:
that True Faith in christ (through which Christians Are enabled by God to take Christ's Yoke upon them, etc. (I say) true Faith in christ cures a Man of all Spiritual Distempers, and gives him Ease:
as it were, with Beds of Roses, very Pleasant, and Delightsome unto Her ▪ according to that of Solomon, The waies of wisdome are waies of pleasantnesse,
as it were, with Beds of Roses, very Pleasant, and Delightsome unto Her ▪ according to that of Solomon, The ways of Wisdom Are ways of pleasantness,
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Before I come to a punctuall demonstration of the Truth of my Doctrine, to shew you, that Rest and quiet of Mind, which a Good man, a True Believer continually enjoyes, I shall premise some discourse of that Trouble and anguish, wherewith the Minds of Wicked, Unregenerate men are so grievously afflicted.
Before I come to a punctual demonstration of the Truth of my Doctrine, to show you, that Rest and quiet of Mind, which a Good man, a True Believer continually enjoys, I shall premise Some discourse of that Trouble and anguish, wherewith the Minds of Wicked, Unregenerate men Are so grievously afflicted.
When he considers the state and condition he is in at present, there suddenly arises in him a great deale of anguish and vexation of spirit from an apprehension of the emptinesse,
When he considers the state and condition he is in At present, there suddenly arises in him a great deal of anguish and vexation of Spirit from an apprehension of the emptiness,
When he considers what he would be, and sends out his thoughts in the search of the best Means to accomplish his Desires, he is miserably distracted, and Divided against Himselfe:
When he considers what he would be, and sends out his thoughts in the search of the best Means to accomplish his Desires, he is miserably distracted, and Divided against Himself:
because tis Pleasant, whilst his Conscience deters him from it because 'tis Wicked. Another while, having broke the Bonds of Conscience, he is againe Restrain'd by some Passion (or inordinate Affection) contrary to that by which his Soule was first Mov'd. Thus how oft does it happen, that a man is vehemently Inclin'd by his sensuall Desires to do those things, from which the Fear of Shame,
Because this Pleasant, while his Conscience deters him from it Because it's Wicked. another while, having broke the Bonds of Conscience, he is again Restrained by Some Passion (or inordinate Affection) contrary to that by which his Soul was First Moved. Thus how oft does it happen, that a man is vehemently Inclined by his sensual Desires to do those things, from which the fear of Shame,
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or of Temporall Punishment &c keeps him back? Thus how oft does it happen, that a man's Ambition urges him to those Dangers from which his Cowardise deters him;
or of Temporal Punishment etc. keeps him back? Thus how oft does it happen, that a Man's Ambition urges him to those Dangers from which his Cowardice deters him;
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or by reason of the Troubles they receive from their Displeased Consciences: which, if they cannot Restraine Them from Rushing into SIN, Pursue them (as it were) and Overtake them in the Act,
or by reason of the Troubles they receive from their Displeased Consciences: which, if they cannot Restrain Them from Rushing into SIN, Pursue them (as it were) and Overtake them in the Act,
I'll appeale to the Heart of any man here, that is Conscious to himselfe, that he is to be numbred among the Wicked, that he lives in any course of Known Sin, gives way to his Lusts and sensuall Inclinations;
I'll appeal to the Heart of any man Here, that is Conscious to himself, that he is to be numbered among the Wicked, that he lives in any course of Known since, gives Way to his Lustiest and sensual Inclinations;
Whenever thou hast Offended Thy GOD, to satisfie the Importunity of any of thy Impetuous Lusts, hath not thy Conscience Dampt thy Flaming Spirit, Cool'd thy Courage, (as we use to speak) telling thee, that thou hast done Foolishly, telling thee of HELL and DEATH:
Whenever thou hast Offended Thy GOD, to satisfy the Importunity of any of thy Impetuous Lustiest, hath not thy Conscience Dampt thy Flaming Spirit, Cooled thy Courage, (as we use to speak) telling thee, that thou hast done Foolishly, telling thee of HELL and DEATH:
Having thus briefly discovered unto you the Black and Dismall Condition of the Soules of the Wicked, which Sit in Darknesse, and in the Shadow of Death :
Having thus briefly discovered unto you the Black and Dismal Condition of the Souls of the Wicked, which Fit in Darkness, and in the Shadow of Death:
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I shall now endeavour to discover unto you the Pleasant and Comfortable Estate of those that are truly GODLY, who have the Day-star arising in their Hearts, who through Faith in CHRIST, walke in the Light of GODS Countenance, enjoy his Favour, who is KING of KINGS,
I shall now endeavour to discover unto you the Pleasant and Comfortable Estate of those that Are truly GODLY, who have the Daystar arising in their Hearts, who through Faith in CHRIST, walk in the Light of GOD'S Countenance, enjoy his Favour, who is KING of KINGS,
and LORD of LORDS, The Father of Mercies, and GOD of all Comfort. That I may give you a more clear and manifest Discovery of this Happinesse of a True CHRISTIAN;
and LORD of LORDS, The Father of mercies, and GOD of all Comfort. That I may give you a more clear and manifest Discovery of this Happiness of a True CHRISTIAN;
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I shall Point (as it were) (as those men use to do, that Shew you some Excellent Sight, to make your Notice the more accurate) at the Principall Parts of it, Opening,
I shall Point (as it were) (as those men use to do, that Show you Some Excellent Sighed, to make your Notice the more accurate) At the Principal Parts of it, Opening,
[ True Faith enables a man, &c. ] in these three Particulars. First, True Faith in CHRIST inables a man to draw Comfort 1 From the Remembrance of what he hath been, of the Condition he hath formerly been in. 2. From the Apprehension of that which He is in at present. 3. From the Expectation of what He may be in for the future.
[ True Faith enables a man, etc. ] in these three Particulars. First, True Faith in CHRIST inables a man to draw Comfort 1 From the Remembrance of what he hath been, of the Condition he hath formerly been in. 2. From the Apprehension of that which He is in At present. 3. From the Expectation of what He may be in for the future.
therefore if I shall be able to shew you, how a True, Faithfull CHRISTIAN may draw Matter of Comfort from all These, I suppose, you will easily apprehend how He may Comfort himselfe also in the Notice he takes of other things,
Therefore if I shall be able to show you, how a True, Faithful CHRISTIAN may draw Matter of Comfort from all These, I suppose, you will Easily apprehend how He may Comfort himself also in the Notice he Takes of other things,
or (as the common words are) Spirituall and Temporall ▪ At present I shall speak only of the Temper and Disposition of a CHRISTIANS Spirit in reference to his Spirituall Condition, Past, Present, and to Come.
or (as the Common words Are) Spiritual and Temporal ▪ At present I shall speak only of the Temper and Disposition of a CHRISTIANS Spirit in Referente to his Spiritual Condition, Past, Present, and to Come.
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The First thing that I am to Shew you is, That a True CHRISTIAN, one that hath taken CHRIST's Yoke upon him &c. can take Comfort, Find Rest unto his Soule, in the Remembrance of his Life Past,
The First thing that I am to Show you is, That a True CHRISTIAN, one that hath taken Christ's Yoke upon him etc. can take Comfort, Find Rest unto his Soul, in the Remembrance of his Life Past,
Can a True CHRISTIAN take Comfort in the Remembrance of his Sinfull Estate? why? what then is meant by Poenitence, or Godly Sorrow? is not that the Sorrow which we conceive by the Remembrance of our Sins? In removing this Objection, I doubt not,
Can a True CHRISTIAN take Comfort in the Remembrance of his Sinful Estate? why? what then is meant by Penitence, or Godly Sorrow? is not that the Sorrow which we conceive by the Remembrance of our Sins? In removing this Objection, I doubt not,
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I will be sorry for my Sin. But let us Observe, that This kind of Sorrowing is but as the taking of Physick, 'tis not any Disease, or Settled Distemper of the Soul:
I will be sorry for my Sin. But let us Observe, that This kind of Sorrowing is but as the taking of Physic, it's not any Disease, or Settled Distemper of the Soul:
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I say, when We are thus Prickt with the Sharp sense and feeling of our SINS, we are not Wounded, but Let Blood: and this Spirituall Phlebotomy is that, which Cures us of our present,
I say, when We Are thus Pricked with the Sharp sense and feeling of our SINS, we Are not Wounded, but Let Blood: and this Spiritual Phlebotomy is that, which Cures us of our present,
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This Godly Sorrow (as the Apostle saies) worketh Repentance: NONLATINALPHABET, worketh a Change of the Mind: Alters the Temper and Constitution of the Inward Man ;
This Godly Sorrow (as the Apostle Says) works Repentance:, works a Change of the Mind: Alters thee Temper and Constitution of the Inward Man;
Confirmes a man in Holinesse, which is the Health and Strength of the Soule, that hath formerly been Wicked, that is to say, that hath abounded with all manner of Infirmities, with all manner of Lusts, and Burnings, and inordinate Affections, which are (as it were) the Feavers, and Agues, and Swellings, and Tumours of the Soule.
Confirms a man in Holiness, which is the Health and Strength of the Soul, that hath formerly been Wicked, that is to say, that hath abounded with all manner of Infirmities, with all manner of Lustiest, and Burnings, and inordinate Affections, which Are (as it were) the Fevers, and Fevers, and Swellings, and Tumours of the Soul.
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And thus, My Brethren, though the Sorrow, which a True Christian, a Faithfull Servant of the Living GOD, conceives by the Remembrance of his Sinfull Life Past, be in it selfe very Painfull and Grievous,
And thus, My Brothers, though the Sorrow, which a True Christian, a Faithful Servant of the Living GOD, conceives by the Remembrance of his Sinful Life Past, be in it self very Painful and Grievous,
the Thoughts, which a GODLY Man has, in the Remembrance of His Unregenerate Estate (though they do not Directly, yet they doe) By Consequent Continually Afford Him abundance of Comfort :
the Thoughts, which a GODLY Man has, in the Remembrance of His Unregenerate Estate (though they do not Directly, yet they do) By Consequent Continually Afford Him abundance of Comfort:
in relation to GOD, that is, as that Course of Life, wherin He did so often Dishonour the Name of the GOD that Made Him: &c. I shall now shew you how His Spirit is Affected, what kind of thoughts He hath, in the Remēbrance of it,
in Relation to GOD, that is, as that Course of Life, wherein He did so often Dishonour the Name of the GOD that Made Him: etc. I shall now show you how His Spirit is Affected, what kind of thoughts He hath, in the Remembrance of it,
as it relates to Himselfe, as an Estate of Trouble of which he is Eas'd, and of Danger which he hath Escaped. Now my Brethren, that a Sinfull Estate is Troublesome,
as it relates to Himself, as an Estate of Trouble of which he is Eased, and of Danger which he hath Escaped. Now my Brothers, that a Sinful Estate is Troublesome,
and Unquiet, I have shewne you from these words, There is no peace, &c. that 'tis also a Dangerous Estate, SINNERS being every moment in Danger of HEL-FIRE I presume there is none here but will readily grant:
and Unquiet, I have shown you from these words, There is no peace, etc. that it's also a Dangerous Estate, SINNERS being every moment in Danger of HEL-FIRE I presume there is none Here but will readily grant:
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And I suppose This also, That men Reioyce in the Remembrance of the Troubles, and Dangers, they have Past, is so Obvious to every ones Apprehension, that to goe about accurately,
And I suppose This also, That men Rejoice in the Remembrance of the Troubles, and Dangers, they have passed, is so Obvious to every ones Apprehension, that to go about accurately,
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and uselesse, 'till by the Hearing of some more Powerfull, Zealous, Experimentall Expressions of the same Truth's, his Affections be so Inflamed, as to Thaw, and dissolve them (if I may so speake) that they may Flow downe continually upon the Heart, to Purge and Cleanse it from all Filthinesse, and Pollution;
and useless, till by the Hearing of Some more Powerful, Zealous, Experimental Expressions of the same Truth's, his Affections be so Inflamed, as to Thaw, and dissolve them (if I may so speak) that they may Flow down continually upon the Heart, to Purge and Cleanse it from all Filthiness, and Pollution;
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which formerly he Laboured under, and opposing them to that Good and Pleasant Condition, which now He is in, make him the more Sensible of it, more to Rejoyce in it.
which formerly he Laboured under, and opposing them to that Good and Pleasant Condition, which now He is in, make him the more Sensible of it, more to Rejoice in it.
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His Soule doth Magnifie the LORD, and his Spirit doth rejoyce in God his Saviour. How does He delight himselfe upon This Consideration, in Acting his FAITH, in the Contemplation of The things that are not seen : HELL which he hath Escaped ;
His Soul does Magnify the LORD, and his Spirit does rejoice in God his Saviour. How does He delight himself upon This Consideration, in Acting his FAITH, in the Contemplation of The things that Are not seen: HELL which he hath Escaped;
& c? With what alacrity and chearfulnesse doth He Embrace the GOD, that Loved Him, the Physitian that Cured Him, the LORD that Saved Him? Such as these are the usuall thoughts of one that is truly Converted, when he calls to mind the Sinfulnesse of his Life Past:
& c? With what alacrity and cheerfulness does He Embrace the GOD, that Loved Him, the physician that Cured Him, the LORD that Saved Him? Such as these Are the usual thoughts of one that is truly Converted, when he calls to mind the Sinfulness of his Life Past:
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As in Hot and Sun-shine Dayes, Swine are wont to Wallow in the Mire to Avoid the extremity of the Heat: So how long did I accustome my selfe to Wallow in all manner of Uncleannesse, (Filthinesse of the Flesh,
As in Hight and Sunshine Days, Swine Are wont to Wallow in the Mire to Avoid the extremity of the Heat: So how long did I accustom my self to Wallow in all manner of Uncleanness, (Filthiness of the Flesh,
being continually Troubled either with the Sollicitation and Urgency of them, or with some Reflexion upon the Base and filthy Wayes I tooke to Satisfie them? How long did I accustome my selfe to Drinke Poysonous Waters to Quench my Thirst: to do that which I knew to be Evill, to Satisfiie the Importunity of my irregular Desires? Thus Missing my Way to True Happinesse, the more Hast I made towards it, the Farther still I went from it:
being continually Troubled either with the Solicitation and Urgency of them, or with Some Reflection upon the Base and filthy Ways I took to Satisfy them? How long did I accustom my self to Drink Poisonous Waters to Quench my Thirst: to do that which I knew to be Evil, to Satisfiie the Importunity of my irregular Desires? Thus Missing my Way to True Happiness, the more Hast I made towards it, the Farther still I went from it:
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I shall onely endeavour to set forth this Truth, That the Remembrance of Time Spent in the Service of God is most Comfortable, and Pleasant, by This Similitude:
I shall only endeavour to Set forth this Truth, That the Remembrance of Time Spent in the Service of God is most Comfortable, and Pleasant, by This Similitude:
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As one that hath been Delivered out of many Dangers, Relieved in many Distresses, and made Rich and Great by some Eminent and Noble Person, Pleases Himselfe in the thoughts of these Benefits, not onely,
As one that hath been Delivered out of many Dangers, Relieved in many Distresses, and made Rich and Great by Some Eminent and Noble Person, Pleases Himself in the thoughts of these Benefits, not only,
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So one that hath been Godly from his Youth, when he remembers those many Spirituall Troubles, and Dangers, from which his God, who is King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, hath continually preserved him, those many straits and distresses in which he hath relieved him:
So one that hath been Godly from his Youth, when he remembers those many Spiritual Troubles, and Dangers, from which his God, who is King of Kings, and Lord of lords, hath continually preserved him, those many straits and Distresses in which he hath relieved him:
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and how He hath made him Rich in Grace, &c. How exceedingly does he Rejoyce in the God of his Salvation, filling himselfe with Confidence, that he who hath continued his Loving kindnesse so long time, will be still unto him A very present help in Trouble.
and how He hath made him Rich in Grace, etc. How exceedingly does he Rejoice in the God of his Salvation, filling himself with Confidence, that he who hath continued his Loving kindness so long time, will be still unto him A very present help in Trouble.
and concluded in this ▪ That for any one who hath been Godly all his dayes to Remember his life past, is, to call to mind the mercies of God, to reflect upon those Gifts and Graces, which God hath bestowed on him from time to time;
and concluded in this ▪ That for any one who hath been Godly all his days to remember his life past, is, to call to mind the Mercies of God, to reflect upon those Gifts and Graces, which God hath bestowed on him from time to time;
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And what is this but to Looke on the Tokens, and Read over the Letters, which have been sent him from his dearest and best Friend his Father, his God? And what delight & satisfaction think you, does he take in this? surely they only can rightly imagine that have had some Experience of it.
And what is this but to Look on the Tokens, and Read over the Letters, which have been sent him from his dearest and best Friend his Father, his God? And what delight & satisfaction think you, does he take in this? surely they only can rightly imagine that have had Some Experience of it.
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then it is true, when he ruflects upon himselfe, and sees the Fiery darts of Satan sticking in his sides, his thoughts do not Directly bring him any Comfort,
then it is true, when he ruflects upon himself, and sees the Fiery darts of Satan sticking in his sides, his thoughts do not Directly bring him any Comfort,
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that is to say, when he considers the Weaknesse of his Faith, he cannot but be grieved ▪ but when he reflects upon this consideration, considers that he does consider his Spirituall Weaknesse, and is thereupon Applying himselfe for help unto Christ, whose Grace is Sufficient for him, who would support him still,
that is to say, when he considers the Weakness of his Faith, he cannot but be grieved ▪ but when he reflects upon this consideration, considers that he does Consider his Spiritual Weakness, and is thereupon Applying himself for help unto christ, whose Grace is Sufficient for him, who would support him still,
And is ready to say with Saint Paul, Most gladly will I glory in my Infirmities, that the Power of Christ may rest upon Me. Thus a Christian Comforts himselfe even in his Weake Faith;
And is ready to say with Saint Paul, Most gladly will I glory in my Infirmities, that the Power of christ may rest upon Me. Thus a Christian Comforts himself even in his Weak Faith;
Now let us consider a Christian strong in Faith, in whom there is scarce any Lust, that can make the least resistance against the Soule, who can say with holy David, I hate vaine Thoughts, but thy Law do I Love.
Now let us Consider a Christian strong in Faith, in whom there is scarce any Lust, that can make the least resistance against the Soul, who can say with holy David, I hate vain Thoughts, but thy Law do I Love.
and Uncleannesse, which he sees to have Power over the Generality of Men: ( The whole World, saies the Apostle, lyeth in Wickednesse. ) Upon such considerations as these, the Soule of a Christian delights herselfe in Running unto God,
and Uncleanness, which he sees to have Power over the Generality of Men: (The Whole World, Says the Apostle, lies in Wickedness.) Upon such considerations as these, the Soul of a Christian delights herself in Running unto God,
Thus you see how a Christians Meditations concerning the State of his Inward Man, Worke Comfort for him continually, either by Discovering the Evils and perturbations of his Soule, that they may be Removed :
Thus you see how a Christians Meditations Concerning the State of his Inward Man, Work Comfort for him continually, either by Discovering the Evils and perturbations of his Soul, that they may be Removed:
if so, he Sings his NONLATINALPHABET, and Triumphs over Sinne and Death, saying with Saint Paul, Thankes be to God who giveth us the Victory through our LORD JESUS CHRIST. In a word:
if so, he Sings his, and Triumphos over Sin and Death, saying with Saint Paul, Thanks be to God who gives us the Victory through our LORD JESUS CHRIST. In a word:
True Faith Roots all Feare out of a Christians Heart, and turnes all his expectation, into Hope (which is you know, the Comfortable Foresight of some future Good ) even through the Strength of this Perswasion, that as Saint Paul saies) All things worke together for GOOD, to them that Love GOD:
True Faith Roots all fear out of a Christians Heart, and turns all his expectation, into Hope (which is you know, the Comfortable Foresight of Some future Good) even through the Strength of this Persuasion, that as Saint Paul Says) All things work together for GOOD, to them that Love GOD:
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SERMON II. Take my yoke upon you, &c. Mat. 11.29. IN my Last Sermon I told you that a true Christian through Faith takes Comfort in the Remembrance of what he hath been:
SERMON II Take my yoke upon you, etc. Mathew 11.29. IN my Last Sermon I told you that a true Christian through Faith Takes Comfort in the Remembrance of what he hath been:
Remembrance, and Expectation being nothing else (as all Scholars will soon grant) but a kind of Apprehēsiō: by the Former we Take back the Species, and Impresses of Things Past :
Remembrance, and Expectation being nothing Else (as all Scholars will soon grant) but a kind of Apprehension: by the Former we Take back the Species, and Impresses of Things Passed:
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As for the First Proposition that I am to Handle, to wit, That a Christian takes Comfort in the Remembrance of what he hath been: I shall briefly demonstrate it;
As for the First Proposition that I am to Handle, to wit, That a Christian Takes Comfort in the Remembrance of what he hath been: I shall briefly demonstrate it;
by Shewing you the Originall and Spring of that Comfort, which is, the Observation of the Love of GOD, Manifested unto him in a Way Suitable to the condition he hath been in:
by Showing you the Original and Spring of that Comfort, which is, the Observation of the Love of GOD, Manifested unto him in a Way Suitable to the condition he hath been in:
he considers, how by that GOD hath beene pleas'd to make the WORID Bitter unto him, to Heighten his Appetite to Spirituall Delights, to make him Long more earnestly to Taste, and See the Goodnesse of GOD:
he considers, how by that GOD hath been pleased to make the WORLD Bitter unto him, to Heighten his Appetite to Spiritual Delights, to make him Long more earnestly to Taste, and See the goodness of GOD:
and Vertue by the Low Estate of his Outward Man. If he have been in Prosperity, he considers how by that God hath been pleas'd to Provoke him to Christian Magnanimity, and Magnificence, to make him Instrumentall for His Glory, in some Great and Eminent Acts of Charity, or to save him from Despondency, and Faintnesse of Spirit,
and Virtue by the Low Estate of his Outward Man. If he have been in Prosperity, he considers how by that God hath been pleased to Provoke him to Christian Magnanimity, and Magnificence, to make him Instrumental for His Glory, in Some Great and Eminent Acts of Charity, or to save him from Despondency, and Faintness of Spirit,
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And the Observation that a CHRISTIAN takes of that Reall, Spirituall Good, that GOD has Wrought for Him by His Temporall Condition, whatever it has been, Affords Him infinitely more Comfort and Satisfaction,
And the Observation that a CHRISTIAN Takes of that Real, Spiritual Good, that GOD has Wrought for Him by His Temporal Condition, whatever it has been, Affords Him infinitely more Comfort and Satisfaction,
if but some, Partly Miserable (I speake as to the Outward man.) That Christians take Comfort in their Prosperous Condition, I suppose to be a truth so plaine and obvious, that I need not spend much time in the Demonstration of it.
if but Some, Partly Miserable (I speak as to the Outward man.) That Christians take Comfort in their Prosperous Condition, I suppose to be a truth so plain and obvious, that I need not spend much time in the Demonstration of it.
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I shall onely shew you one principall Reason of the Comfort They take in their Outward Enjoyments: ( Health, Goods, Good Name.) They look upon them as the meanes of performing in Deed, what every true Christian constantly Wills, That speciall Duty, which Christ enjoynes us;
I shall only show you one principal Reason of the Comfort They take in their Outward Enjoyments: (Health, Goods, Good Name.) They look upon them as the means of performing in Deed, what every true Christian constantly Wills, That special Duty, which christ enjoins us;
How can a man shew himselfe Liberall, that hath nothing to Give to those that Need? How can a man discover his Humility, that hath no Honour, and Reputation in the World;
How can a man show himself Liberal, that hath nothing to Give to those that Need? How can a man discover his Humility, that hath no Honour, and Reputation in the World;
that is so Low already, that he cannot shew any Condescention. Here then let us Observe, that 'tis the duty of every Christian to use all means possible, (in a Right way) that are truly Honest, to gain such Riches, and Honours as he knows himselfe able to Manage. And in the pursuit of them, never to be deterr'd by any Feare of being accounted Covet••• or Proud :
that is so Low already, that he cannot show any Condescension. Here then let us Observe, that it's the duty of every Christian to use all means possible, (in a Right Way) that Are truly Honest, to gain such Riches, and Honours as he knows himself able to Manage. And in the pursuit of them, never to be deterred by any fear of being accounted Covet••• or Proud:
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And now I shall shew you (by Gods assistance) that a true Faithfull Christian takes Comfort also in his Adversity, when ever it pleases God to put him into such a Condition.
And now I shall show you (by God's assistance) that a true Faithful Christian Takes Comfort also in his Adversity, when ever it Pleases God to put him into such a Condition.
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That you may have a more cleare, and distinct Notion of this Truth, I shall shew you particularly, what Comfort and Satisfaction he takes in Poverty, Sicknesse, Disgrace, or the losse of his Reputation.
That you may have a more clear, and distinct Notion of this Truth, I shall show you particularly, what Comfort and Satisfaction he Takes in Poverty, Sickness, Disgrace, or the loss of his Reputation.
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when he reflects upon his Poverty, is, the thought of that safety which he enjoyes from those Spirituall Dangers, and Perplexities which Rich men are entangled in, by reason of those manifold Opportunities to enjoy the Pleasures of Sin, and allurements thereunto, which the abundance of their Worldly Possessions continually presents unto them. You know who said:
when he reflects upon his Poverty, is, the Thought of that safety which he enjoys from those Spiritual Dangers, and Perplexities which Rich men Are entangled in, by reason of those manifold Opportunities to enjoy the Pleasures of since, and allurements thereunto, which the abundance of their Worldly Possessions continually presents unto them. You know who said:
and had in such high Esteeme for their Brave Cloathes, Stately Houses, Rattling Coaches, &c. a true Christian that goes in Rags (though he gives them that outward respect which is due unto them by the Lawes,
and had in such high Esteem for their Brave Clothes, Stately Houses, Rattling Coaches, etc. a true Christian that Goes in Rags (though he gives them that outward respect which is due unto them by the Laws,
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though those Earthly Creatures, Carnall minded Men: (whose discourse is only of Lands, and Livings, Dogs and Horses, Coaches and Howses, Fine Cloathes,
though those Earthly Creatures, Carnal minded Men: (whose discourse is only of Lands, and Livings, Dogs and Horses, Coaches and Houses, Fine Clothes,
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which most commonly the Hearts of Christians Cleave unto so much the more closely, by how much the lesse they have of the Good Things of this Life to Allure, and Draw off their Thoughts.
which most commonly the Hearts of Christians Cleave unto so much the more closely, by how much the less they have of the Good Things of this Life to Allure, and Draw off their Thoughts.
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Now, my Brethren, how such Sweet, and Comfortable Words from Our Almighty Father, as the Holy Scriptures abound with all, being Apply'd by Faith, will relieve the heart of any true Christian, whil'st he labours under the heaviest sense of Outward Poverty ;
Now, my Brothers, how such Sweet, and Comfortable Words from Our Almighty Father, as the Holy Scriptures abound with all, being Applied by Faith, will relieve the heart of any true Christian, whilst he labours under the Heaviest sense of Outward Poverty;
What Comfort, I say, what Spirituall delight & Sweetness a Poore CHRISTIAN (Driven into Himselfe by the Stormes without: (if I may so expresse my selfe) Necessitated,
What Comfort, I say, what Spiritual delight & Sweetness a Poor CHRISTIAN (Driven into Himself by the Storms without: (if I may so express my self) Necessitated,
what Spirituall Delight and Sweetnesse such a man) may Suck out of these Brests of Consolations (as the Scripture expression is) thinke you, who are true Believers: Joy in the Holy Ghost : (in which (as in effect I said but now) commonly those Christians most abound, who possesse least of the Things of the World. ) No man can ever fully expresse;
what Spiritual Delight and Sweetness such a man) may Suck out of these Breasts of Consolations (as the Scripture expression is) think you, who Are true Believers: Joy in the Holy Ghost: (in which (as in Effect I said but now) commonly those Christians most abound, who possess least of the Things of the World.) No man can ever Fully express;
and what can be more Comfortable to a Syncere Christian then the thoughts of that? What can be more Comfortable to a Child of GOD, then the thoughts of that happy time,
and what can be more Comfortable to a Sincere Christian then the thoughts of that? What can be more Comfortable to a Child of GOD, then the thoughts of that happy time,
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A Syncere Christian (whose thoughts (his Heart being as it were, Set on Fire with Love to God ) continually Fly upward, as Sparkes towards Heaven. ) Usually when he Feeles any Paine, presently considers the Naturall Frailty and Mortality of his Body,
A Sincere Christian (whose thoughts (his Heart being as it were, Set on Fire with Love to God) continually Fly upward, as Sparks towards Heaven.) Usually when he Feels any Pain, presently considers the Natural Frailty and Mortality of his Body,
as that, which so Clogs and Hinders her, and deprives her of that Vigour, and Quicknesse, which she desires, in her Spirituall Operations, in the Service of her Maker, which she is mainly, yea wholly intent upon.
as that, which so Clogs and Hinders her, and deprives her of that Vigour, and Quickness, which she Desires, in her Spiritual Operations, in the Service of her Maker, which she is mainly, yea wholly intent upon.
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Now, Beloved, if Death be so Desirable to a true Christian ; Judge yee what Comfort his Sicknesse affords him, which continually supplies him with fresh thoughts, and strong Apprehensions of Mortality.
Now, beloved, if Death be so Desirable to a true Christian; Judge ye what Comfort his Sickness affords him, which continually supplies him with fresh thoughts, and strong Apprehensions of Mortality.
And thus I have briefly demonstrated unto you, that a Christians Faith is able to extract Comfort out of those two things which are so terrible to the generality of Men:
And thus I have briefly demonstrated unto you, that a Christians Faith is able to extract Comfort out of those two things which Are so terrible to the generality of Men:
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Poverty and Sicknesse. I am now to shew you how this Victorious Grace, by which we Overcome the World, softens unto us also that other Hard Thing, DISGRACE, or the Losse of our Good-Name, and Esteem amongst men, making the Sowernesse of the Worlds carriage towards us, serve us,
Poverty and Sickness. I am now to show you how this Victorious Grace, by which we Overcome the World, softens unto us also that other Hard Thing, DISGRACE, or the Loss of our Good-name, and Esteem among men, making the Sourness of the World's carriage towards us, serve us,
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or a Misconceit of his good Actions, which proceeding from such Principles, as Carnall men (who are by farre the greatest part of the World) are in no wise able to Apprehend, cannot but be Misconstrued :
or a Misconceit of his good Actions, which proceeding from such Principles, as Carnal men (who Are by Far the greatest part of the World) Are in no wise able to Apprehend, cannot but be Misconstrued:
Thus when a Christian shewes himselfe Humble, how do the men of the World mistake him for a Sneaking, mean-spirited fellow? when Magnanimous for Proud, and selfe-conceited? If the Infamy a Christian suffers be occasioned by such a Report, as I mentioned but now,
Thus when a Christian shows himself Humble, how do the men of the World mistake him for a Sneaking, mean-spirited fellow? when Magnanimous for Proud, and selfe-conceited? If the Infamy a Christian suffers be occasioned by such a Report, as I mentioned but now,
If the Report be false, the Abused Christian greatly Rejoyces in the Thoughts of that Grace which Restrained him from that Action, of which hee is supposed to be Guilty, into which,
If the Report be false, the Abused Christian greatly Rejoices in the Thoughts of that Grace which Restrained him from that Actium, of which he is supposed to be Guilty, into which,
Another Ground of the Comfort a Godly man takes in such a Case is, that he finds himselfe often Stirr'd up to Pray unto GOD, saying with Holy DAVID, Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my Footsteps slip not, upon this consideration, that there are so many that would Rejoyce over him if he should but Fall. These and a thousand other occasions of Comfort do the Godly apprehend to Lighten their hearts, to delight their Soules, whensoever they reflect upon those heavy Censures, Calumnies,
another Ground of the Comfort a Godly man Takes in such a Case is, that he finds himself often Stirred up to Pray unto GOD, saying with Holy DAVID, Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my Footsteps slip not, upon this consideration, that there Are so many that would Rejoice over him if he should but Fallen. These and a thousand other occasions of Comfort do the Godly apprehend to Lighten their hearts, to delight their Souls, whensoever they reflect upon those heavy Censures, Calumnies,
and Revilings, with which they are continually Loaden. The more the World hates them, the stronger apprehensions they have of the Favour of GOD. He is their Covert from storme and from raine:
and Revilings, with which they Are continually Loaded. The more the World hates them, the Stronger apprehensions they have of the Favour of GOD. He is their Covert from storm and from rain:
for discovering their Zeale for GOD, and their Fiery indignation against any Allowed wickednesse amongst those with whom they converse, being usually accounted Phreneticke, Hot-headed fellowes;
for discovering their Zeal for GOD, and their Fiery Indignation against any Allowed wickedness among those with whom they converse, being usually accounted Phreneticke, Hotheaded Fellows;
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that a true Christian takes Comfort in the Apprehension of his Present Estate, shewing you (to confirme you in the Apprehension of this most Usefull Truth) the Generall Cause,
that a true Christian Takes Comfort in the Apprehension of his Present Estate, showing you (to confirm you in the Apprehension of this most Useful Truth) the General Cause,
and Well-head of all those streames of Consolation, which continually flow into his Soule, whensoever he reflects upon the condition he is in: here it is:
and Wellhead of all those streams of Consolation, which continually flow into his Soul, whensoever he reflects upon the condition he is in: Here it is:
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As for the last Proposition that I promised to demonstrate unto you, that a true Christian through Faith takes Comfort in the Expectation of any condition he may be in for the Future:
As for the last Proposition that I promised to demonstrate unto you, that a true Christian through Faith Takes Comfort in the Expectation of any condition he may be in for the Future:
Expectation being a kind of Apprehension (as I said in the beginning of my Discourse.) All that may be said to manifest this truth unto you, may be comprehended in those few Lines with which I concluded my former Sermon on this Text:
Expectation being a kind of Apprehension (as I said in the beginning of my Discourse.) All that may be said to manifest this truth unto you, may be comprehended in those few Lines with which I concluded my former Sermon on this Text:
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from whence (as I said in the beginning of my Former Sermon) you may easily apprehend how they may also Comfort themselves in the Notice they take of other things,
from whence (as I said in the beginning of my Former Sermon) you may Easily apprehend how they may also Comfort themselves in the Notice they take of other things,
as of all those Workes of Providence, which they see in the Affaires of the World &c. therefore I shall not extend my Discourse to any of them, but proceed to application.
as of all those Works of Providence, which they see in the Affairs of the World etc. Therefore I shall not extend my Discourse to any of them, but proceed to application.
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And here I shall speake first to the Faithfull, those that have taken CHRIST'S Yoke upon them, utterly renouncing the Filthy Conversation of the Wicked, those, who Mind Earthly things ;
And Here I shall speak First to the Faithful, those that have taken CHRIST'S Yoke upon them, utterly renouncing the Filthy Conversation of the Wicked, those, who Mind Earthly things;
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And if at any time (being Overborne by some sudden and impetuous Temptations, as the Best of Christians often are) they Fall back into any Uncleannesse, not (like Swine in the myre ) to Wallow in it,
And if At any time (being Overborne by Some sudden and impetuous Temptations, as the Best of Christians often Are) they Fallen back into any Uncleanness, not (like Swine in the mire) to Wallow in it,
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Then I shall speake to those that Go on in the Wayes of the Ungodly, those that Regard Iniquity in their Heart, those that do not absolutely resolve never to Allow themselves in any One Knowne Sinne ;
Then I shall speak to those that Go on in the Ways of the Ungodly, those that Regard Iniquity in their Heart, those that do not absolutely resolve never to Allow themselves in any One Known Sin;
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Praying continually that God would so strengthen them by his Grace, that their Iniquities may not Prevaile against them, that if they have been Drunkards, they may be Drunke no more;
Praying continually that God would so strengthen them by his Grace, that their Iniquities may not Prevail against them, that if they have been Drunkards, they may be Drunk no more;
if they have delighted themselves in Foolish Talking, or Jesting, or that Elaborate Scurrility, and Witty malice, in which some men of Parts and Learning Exercise their Invention, (then which what can be more Opposite to The Spirit of meekenesse, to the Calme,
if they have delighted themselves in Foolish Talking, or Jesting, or that Elaborate Scurrility, and Witty malice, in which Some men of Parts and Learning Exercise their Invention, (then which what can be more Opposite to The Spirit of meekness, to the Cam,
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Those that have not taken such a resolution (and such I feare are some of you) I must reckon amongst the Wicked. If therefore any of you are conscious to your selves, that you are such,
Those that have not taken such a resolution (and such I Fear Are Some of you) I must reckon among the Wicked. If Therefore any of you Are conscious to your selves, that you Are such,
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E're since you took CHRIST 'S Yoke upon you, have you not found Rest unto your Soules? E're since you Bare that Easie yoke, since your Hearts stood in awe of GOD's Word :
Ever since you took CHRIST is Yoke upon you, have you not found Rest unto your Souls? Ever since you Bore that Easy yoke, since your Hearts stood in awe of GOD's Word:
Have you not found your selves most Sweetly and Gently, and yet most Powerfully Restrained from Following the Track of your Lusts, and Extravagant Affections, from Breaking over the Inclosures of a strict and holy Conversation, to Run with the men of the world to the same excesse of Riot. In a word;
Have you not found your selves most Sweetly and Gently, and yet most Powerfully Restrained from Following the Track of your Lustiest, and Extravagant Affections, from Breaking over the Enclosures of a strict and holy Conversation, to Run with the men of the world to the same excess of Riot. In a word;
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and to cherish and to make to Grow, the Fruits of the Spirit. Well my Brethren, hath the Holy one of Israel, the Great and Glorious GOD, Shewne himselfe so Gratious to you Sinfull Creatures, Dust and Ashes, wormes and no men, as to send his Beloved SON into the World to Dye for you:
and to cherish and to make to Grow, the Fruits of the Spirit. Well my Brothers, hath the Holy one of Israel, the Great and Glorious GOD, Shown himself so Gracious to you Sinful Creatures, Dust and Ashes, worms and no men, as to send his beloved SON into the World to Die for you:
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Well, my Brethren hath GOD Dealt so Bountifully with you, and will you not love him? will you not with all the Powers of your Soule Warre against your Lusts, that you may be no more (as formerly you have been) what ever Temptations befall you) Lovers of Pleasures, more then Lovers of God.
Well, my Brothers hath GOD Dealt so Bountifully with you, and will you not love him? will you not with all the Powers of your Soul War against your Lustiest, that you may be no more (as formerly you have been) what ever Temptations befall you) Lovers of Pleasures, more then Lovers of God.
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I beseech you, Brethren, by the Mercies of GOD, by all that Sweetnesse, Love, and Favour of His towards you, that your Soules have ever Tasted, That you would This Day, Renew your Vowes ;
I beseech you, Brothers, by the mercies of GOD, by all that Sweetness, Love, and Favour of His towards you, that your Souls have ever Tasted, That you would This Day, Renew your Vows;
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as the Vulgar doe (amongst whom give me leave to reckon most of those that are commonly Accounted Great Scholars, or Fine Gentlemen ) that you may not Esteem any Action Wise, Prudent, Noble,
as the vulgar do (among whom give me leave to reckon most of those that Are commonly Accounted Great Scholars, or Fine Gentlemen) that you may not Esteem any Actium Wise, Prudent, Noble,
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and Degenerous but what is Done (in Compliance with your own Lusts, or the Vaine Humours of other men) contrary to the Commands of that All-Glorious Majesty;
and Degenerous but what is Done (in Compliance with your own Lustiest, or the Vain Humours of other men) contrary to the Commands of that All-glorious Majesty;
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You must be so farre from being Fierce, and Raging against Them, from thinking of Revenge, &c. that you must from the heart Pity them (as it may be they say, they Pity you,
You must be so Far from being Fierce, and Raging against Them, from thinking of Revenge, etc. that you must from the heart Pity them (as it may be they say, they Pity you,
and Pray for Them, as Your Fellow Creatures, yea, as Your Brethren (in ADAM) who miserably expose Themselves to the Utmost Danger of Everlasting Destruction. Ah, Poore Soules!
and Pray for Them, as Your Fellow Creatures, yea, as Your Brothers (in ADAM) who miserably expose Themselves to the Utmost Danger of Everlasting Destruction. Ah, Poor Souls!
or Do for the most part plainly Discover that their Mind is wholy Bent upon This, that They may Enter into the Kingdome of GOD: Poore Soules; Simple Ones indeed!
or Do for the most part plainly Discover that their Mind is wholly Bent upon This, that They may Enter into the Kingdom of GOD: Poor Souls; Simple Ones indeed!
and yet will not suffer You to Love Him, to talke of Him, and upon all Occasions, to Discover Your Zeale for the Honour of his Name, without Taunts, and Flouts, Calumnies, and Reproaches!
and yet will not suffer You to Love Him, to talk of Him, and upon all Occasions, to Discover Your Zeal for the Honour of his Name, without Taunts, and Flouts, Calumnies, and Reproaches!
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when ever any of these Phantasticall Things, that walke in the vanity of their Minds, and Delight in nothing more then in Foolish Jesting, &c. Continually Scoffing or Railing at any one, in whom They Discover the Power of Godlinesse, The true Light of CHRISTIANITY whilst They no more Understand it, being so Rare,
when ever any of these Fantastical Things, that walk in the vanity of their Minds, and Delight in nothing more then in Foolish Jesting, etc. Continually Scoffing or Railing At any one, in whom They Discover the Power of Godliness, The true Light of CHRISTIANITY while They no more Understand it, being so Rare,
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and give out False Reports of you, or to your face scorn and deride you, let your Hearts Pity them considering that the time drawes on apace when Their laughter shall be turn'd to mourning and their joy to heavinesse.
and give out False Reports of you, or to your face scorn and deride you, let your Hearts Pity them considering that the time draws on apace when Their laughter shall be turned to mourning and their joy to heaviness.
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And what now remains but that I Exhort you, in the words of the Apostle, To rejoice evermore, 1 Thes. 5.16. Be Glad in the LORD, and Rejoyce ye Righteous, and shout for Joy all ye that are upright in Heart.
And what now remains but that I Exhort you, in the words of the Apostle, To rejoice evermore, 1 Thebes 5.16. Be Glad in the LORD, and Rejoice you Righteous, and shout for Joy all you that Are upright in Heart.
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And now I shall speake to you, who are Conscious to your selves, that you have not taken Christ's Yoke upon you, that you still Do Wickedly, and Talke Vanity.
And now I shall speak to you, who Are Conscious to your selves, that you have not taken Christ's Yoke upon you, that you still Do Wickedly, and Talk Vanity.
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Nay (if you have but an Historicall Beliefe of the word of God, as I presume you have) you cannot deny it when ever you reflect on your vain Conversation,
Nay (if you have but an Historical Belief of the word of God, as I presume you have) you cannot deny it when ever you reflect on your vain Conversation,
To make your selves acceptable to some Merry Companions, Such it may be as have acquired, some civill Accomplishments, and Humane Learning. ) that you may gaine from them, the Name of Ingenious Men, &c. or to Jeare and Grin at those, whom you Maligne and Envy or to Drink and Droll with your Cronies: or (and this you think most Prudent and Manly) To Get a great Estate in the World, that you may Weare Brave Cloathes,
To make your selves acceptable to Some Merry Sodales, Such it may be as have acquired, Some civil Accomplishments, and Humane Learning.) that you may gain from them, the Name of Ingenious Men, etc. or to Jeare and Grin At those, whom you Malign and Envy or to Drink and Droll with your Cronies: or (and this you think most Prudent and Manly) To Get a great Estate in the World, that you may Wear Brave Clothes,
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and Loath your selves, for the Guilt and Filth of your SINS, which you resolve still to wallow in? Base and Degenerate Creatures, who being Made after the Image of God, have made your selves Earthly, and Sensuall !
and Loath your selves, for the Gilded and Filth of your SINS, which you resolve still to wallow in? Base and Degenerate Creatures, who being Made After the Image of God, have made your selves Earthly, and Sensual!
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but what will become of them (Wretches) when this Life is ended? (and sure I am our Last Houre draws on apace) Could I but expresse the thousandth part of those everlasting Paines, They shall then beginne to Feele (in HELL) it would make the most Stif-necked Sinner in the world, to Bow, if he should Hear mee.
but what will become of them (Wretches) when this Life is ended? (and sure I am our Last Hour draws on apace) Could I but express the thousandth part of those everlasting Pains, They shall then begin to Feel (in HELL) it would make the most Stiffnecked Sinner in the world, to Bow, if he should Hear me.
if you do not strongly and sincerely Resolve to Breake off from every Known Sin: you shall never finde any Rest unto your Soules. You shall be Everlastingly Miserable.
if you do not strongly and sincerely Resolve to Break off from every Known since: you shall never find any Rest unto your Souls. You shall be Everlastingly Miserable.
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If you have so much as an Historicall Beliefe of the Word of GOD, as I said but now,) And yet not Resolve no more to Allow your selves in any Way of Wickednesse, &c. no more to Deride those, who having their Hearts possest with the thoughts of Eternity, can in no wise suit themselves to your worldly Conversation:
If you have so much as an Historical Belief of the Word of GOD, as I said but now,) And yet not Resolve no more to Allow your selves in any Way of Wickedness, etc. no more to Deride those, who having their Hearts possessed with the thoughts of Eternity, can in no wise suit themselves to your worldly Conversation:
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will no more returne to that Labour and Toile, which the Generality of Men, Continually Undergoe in the Pursuite of that They call Happinesse? Now Sirs if you are no whit moved at what hath been spoke;
will no more return to that Labour and Toil, which the Generality of Men, Continually Undergo in the Pursuit of that They call Happiness? Now Sirs if you Are no whit moved At what hath been spoke;
though our Lord and Saviour JESUS CHRIST (who is Over all, God blessed for ever) so lovingly invites you to Come over unto him, assuring you that The waies of wisdome are waies of pleasantnesse and all her paths are peace, assuring you that if you take HIS YOKE upon you, it will not Gall your Necks,
though our Lord and Saviour JESUS CHRIST (who is Over all, God blessed for ever) so lovingly invites you to Come over unto him, assuring you that The ways of Wisdom Are ways of pleasantness and all her paths Are peace, assuring you that if you take HIS YOKE upon you, it will not Gall your Necks,
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and be Troublesome unto you, but onely Restraine you (that you may Find rest to your Soules) from Breaking over His Inclosures, the Bounds of True Reason,
and be Troublesome unto you, but only Restrain you (that you may Find rest to your Souls) from Breaking over His Enclosures, the Bounds of True Reason,
but Stand fast in the Way of Sinners, and will for ever remaine Lovers of pleasures more then Lovers of GOD, of GOD, that made you, of GOD, who for your sakes sent his BELOVED sonne into the world, to be Mocked, Scourged, Crucified ;
but Stand fast in the Way of Sinners, and will for ever remain Lovers of pleasures more then Lovers of GOD, of GOD, that made you, of GOD, who for your sakes sent his BELOVED son into the world, to be Mocked, Scourged, crucified;
AH Srs, If you are not Moved at This, nor ever will be, I must tell you in the Name of GOD you shall never finde Rest unto your Soules, you shall never Tast one Dram of True Comfort,
AH Srs, If you Are not Moved At This, nor ever will be, I must tell you in the Name of GOD you shall never find Rest unto your Souls, you shall never Taste one Dram of True Comfort,
And when your Dayes on the Earth which (as David saith) are as a Shadow, shall Vanish away, you shall Certainely be Tormented with the Devill and his Angells;
And when your Days on the Earth which (as David Says) Are as a Shadow, shall Vanish away, you shall Certainly be Tormented with the devil and his Angels;
and Dead within the compasse of far lesse Time then that) I say Srs, within a Weeke or two, you may be seized on, by some Disease or other, the Small Pox :
and Dead within the compass of Far less Time then that) I say Srs, within a Week or two, you may be seized on, by Some Disease or other, the Small Pox:
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or a Feaver, or a Surfeite, or the like, and be Cutt off from the Land of the Living, and be turned into Hell, Consider this you that forget God: you that talke vanity.
or a Fever, or a Surfeit, or the like, and be cut off from the Land of the Living, and be turned into Hell, Consider this you that forget God: you that talk vanity.
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But now if any of you finde your selves Moved, at what you have Heard; (and what manner of Men are you if you doe not,) if you finde your Hard Hearts in the least measure Softened, I beseech you Srs,
But now if any of you find your selves Moved, At what you have Herd; (and what manner of Men Are you if you do not,) if you find your Hard Hearts in the least measure Softened, I beseech you Srs,
for your Soules sakes for the GOD OF LOVES sake, Pray earnestly that the LORD would Perfect the Good worke He hath Begunne in you, that he would Continually Warme and Soften you,
for your Souls sakes for the GOD OF LOVES sake, Pray earnestly that the LORD would Perfect the Good work He hath Begun in you, that he would Continually Warm and Soften you,
and Supple your hearts with the BLOOD OF IESVS CHRIST, that they may be Pliable to his will in All things, (to speake more plainely) that Hee would make you so Tenderly and Affectionately to Apprehend His Everlasting Kindnesse towards you, that you may forever LOVE Him,
and Supple your hearts with the BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST, that they may be Pliable to his will in All things, (to speak more plainly) that He would make you so Tenderly and Affectionately to Apprehend His Everlasting Kindness towards you, that you may forever LOVE Him,
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and Keepe His Commandements, that you may Live Precisely, Walke with GOD, all your Daies, Despising the shame of the Wicked world, not fearing the Reproaches and Revilings of this Base and Filthy Generation.
and Keep His commandments, that you may Live Precisely, Walk with GOD, all your Days, Despising the shame of the Wicked world, not fearing the Reproaches and Revilings of this Base and Filthy Generation.
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