Presvyteros diplēs timēs axios, or, The true dignity of St. Paul's elder exemplified in the life of ... Mr. Owen Stockton ... with a collection of his observations, experiences and evidences recorded by his own hand : to which is added his funeral sermon / by John Fairfax ...
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MR. Owen Stockton was born in the City of Chichester, in the County of Sussex, the last week of May, 1630. was the fourth Son of his Father Mr. Owen Stockton, a worthy Prebendary of that Cathedral, who was a younger brother of that ancient family of the Stocktons, of Kiddington Green in Cheshire. About the seventh year of his age, his Father dyed and left the care of him,
MR. Owen Stockton was born in the city of Chichester, in the County of Sussex, the last Week of May, 1630. was the fourth Son of his Father Mr. Owen Stockton, a worthy Prebendary of that Cathedral, who was a younger brother of that ancient family of the Stocktons, of Kiddington Green in Cheshire. About the seventh year of his age, his Father died and left the care of him,
and his other Children, to their Mother, a pious Gentlewoman of the family of the Tilees, in Cambridgeshire. She being a Widdow and stranger in Chichester; soon after the death of her Husband, returned to her native Country,
and his other Children, to their Mother, a pious Gentlewoman of the family of the Tilees, in Cambridgeshire. She being a Widow and stranger in Chichester; soon After the death of her Husband, returned to her native Country,
and setled her self at Ely, where was a very good Grammar School, under the Government of Mr. William Hitches, to whose care she committed this her Son, for his education.
and settled her self At Ely, where was a very good Grammar School, under the Government of Mr. William Hitches, to whose care she committed this her Son, for his education.
and reading some little part thereof, he was so affected, with the knowledge of that History, that he never ceased to supplicate his friends, till he had obtained one part of them, for his use.
and reading Some little part thereof, he was so affected, with the knowledge of that History, that he never ceased to supplicate his Friends, till he had obtained one part of them, for his use.
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Wherein (declining the puerile recreations, to which his School-fellows addicted themselves) for some years he spent, most of that time which he had vacant,
Wherein (declining the puerile recreations, to which his School fellows addicted themselves) for Some Years he spent, most of that time which he had vacant,
His judicious Master discerning in him a ready natural capacity, for learning and desire after it, with industrious diligence ▪ in study, (for though he spent,
His judicious Master discerning in him a ready natural capacity, for learning and desire After it, with Industria diligence ▪ in study, (for though he spent,
as he never gave occasion of correction or rebuke) and observing moreover his Constant daily attendance on the worship of God, according to the rules of the Schools.
as he never gave occasion of correction or rebuke) and observing moreover his Constant daily attendance on the worship of God, according to the rules of the Schools.
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Accordingly not without his own inclination and choice being sufficiently instructed, with Grammar Learning for Academical studies, he was in the sixteenth year of his age, viz. Jan. 2. 1645. admitted into Christs Colledge in Cambridge, under the Tuition of the Learned, Dr. Henry Moore. His years were not many,
Accordingly not without his own inclination and choice being sufficiently instructed, with Grammar Learning for Academical studies, he was in the sixteenth year of his age, viz. Jan. 2. 1645. admitted into Christ College in Cambridge, under the Tuition of the Learned, Dr. Henry Moore. His Years were not many,
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Nor was this only a vulgar observation, but such also as fell under the Remark, of the late King Charles the first, who being brought to a Gentlemans house, by the Army night to Cambridge, and many Schollars coming thither in their habits, to see his Majesty, was pleased to order that they should be admitted to his Royall presence, and kiss his hand.
Nor was this only a Vulgar observation, but such also as fell under the Remark, of the late King Charles the First, who being brought to a Gentleman's house, by the Army night to Cambridge, and many Scholars coming thither in their habits, to see his Majesty, was pleased to order that they should be admitted to his Royal presence, and kiss his hand.
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Among whom this Coming in his order, His Majesty made special observation of of him, and gave him his gracious benediction, saying, Here's a little Schollar indeed, God bless him.
Among whom this Coming in his order, His Majesty made special observation of of him, and gave him his gracious benediction, saying, Here's a little Scholar indeed, God bless him.
His residence in the Colledge, was so constant, that during the whole time of his Undergraduacy, he was not absent Communibus annis Conjunctim & divisim, one month in a year.
His residence in the College, was so constant, that during the Whole time of his Undergraduacy, he was not absent Communibus Annis Conjointly & Divisim, one Monn in a year.
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After he had taken his degree of Batchelor, of Arts he resided still in the Colledge, applying himself seriously to the Study of Divinity, which he alwayes designed.
After he had taken his degree of Batchelor, of Arts he resided still in the College, applying himself seriously to the Study of Divinity, which he always designed.
In pursuance whereof, whether by his own or others advice, I cannot say, he went to London, and spent some months there acquainting, himself with the principal Booksellers, from whom he took an account, of the best writers in Divinity, of that time, frequenting the Library of Sion Colledge, and the Lectures at Gresham Colledge, applying himself to several Worthy Ministers of the City,
In pursuance whereof, whither by his own or Others Advice, I cannot say, he went to London, and spent Some months there acquainting, himself with the principal Booksellers, from whom he took an account, of the best writers in Divinity, of that time, frequenting the Library of Sion College, and the Lectures At Gresham College, applying himself to several Worthy Ministers of the city,
By which he made so great an Improvement of himself, that he hath often said since, that if it should please God to give him a Son of his own disposed to the Ministery, He should give it him as his particular advice,
By which he made so great an Improvement of himself, that he hath often said since, that if it should please God to give him a Son of his own disposed to the Ministry, He should give it him as his particular Advice,
before he entred upon the work of preaching, to spend some months in London, in attending on those learned Divines, which excelled in the Gift of preaching, wherewith that City is alwayes furnished.
before he entered upon the work of preaching, to spend Some months in London, in attending on those learned Divines, which excelled in the Gift of preaching, wherewith that city is always furnished.
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When he was middle Batchelor, he was removed from Christs Colledge, and made Iunior Fellow, of Gonvile and Caius Colledge, about the beginning of the year, 1651. where after a years continuance,
When he was middle Bachelor, he was removed from Christ College, and made Junior Fellow, of Gonvile and Caius College, about the beginning of the year, 1651. where After a Years Continuance,
and the operation of his Spirit upon his heart, as by industrious Study, and Meditation) that he could readily bring forth out of his Treasure things new and old:
and the operation of his Spirit upon his heart, as by Industria Study, and Meditation) that he could readily bring forth out of his Treasure things new and old:
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His design and desire being to serve the Lord Jesus Christ in the Office and work of the Ministry, he directed the course of his Studies with special respect to that Service.
His Design and desire being to serve the Lord jesus christ in the Office and work of the Ministry, he directed the course of his Studies with special respect to that Service.
Not satisfying himself with the reading of the elaborate Writings of the most learned Divines, wherewith he furnished his Library at the Expence of some hundreds of pounds, he especially addicted himself to the reading,
Not satisfying himself with the reading of the elaborate Writings of the most learned Divines, wherewith he furnished his Library At the Expense of Some hundreds of pounds, he especially addicted himself to the reading,
Which course of his study God so succeeded with his Blessing, that it may be truly said of him what St. Luke saith of Apollos, Act. 18. 24. He was mighty in the Scriptures, his Head, Memory, Heart,
Which course of his study God so succeeded with his Blessing, that it may be truly said of him what Saint Lycia Says of Apollos, Act. 18. 24. He was mighty in the Scriptures, his Head, Memory, Heart,
All that knew him and were acquainted with his Discourse, Ministry, or Pen, must bear him that Testimony, with the holy Apostle St. Paul he preferred the Learning gotten at the feet of Christ, above all he had got at the feet of Gamaliel, and though he had the valuable accomplishments of other learning,
All that knew him and were acquainted with his Discourse, Ministry, or Pen, must bear him that Testimony, with the holy Apostle Saint Paul he preferred the Learning got At the feet of christ, above all he had god At the feet of Gamaliel, and though he had the valuable accomplishments of other learning,
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I know none I can better compare him with, than that Eminent, and Powerful servant and Instrument of Jesus Christ, Mr. Arthur Hildershaw whom I am prone to believe he propounded to himself as a Pattern for imitation.
I know none I can better compare him with, than that Eminent, and Powerful servant and Instrument of jesus christ, Mr. Arthur Hildershaw whom I am prove to believe he propounded to himself as a Pattern for imitation.
It is no rare thing to find some great Schollars in the Theory of Scripture, who yet are but very ordinary Christians, whose light like that of the Moon hath very cold influences.
It is no rare thing to find Some great Scholars in the Theory of Scripture, who yet Are but very ordinary Christians, whose Light like that of the Moon hath very cold influences.
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He is best accomplished whose knowing head effects his heart, and governs his life; who knows revealed truth as well by Spiritual sense and Experience, as by Speculation.
He is best accomplished whose knowing head effects his heart, and governs his life; who knows revealed truth as well by Spiritual sense and Experience, as by Speculation.
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His Conversation was in Heaven, his Communion with God, his Delight in the Saints, his Business Religion, his Zeal for Holiness, his main Design the glorifying of God,
His Conversation was in Heaven, his Communion with God, his Delight in the Saints, his Business Religion, his Zeal for Holiness, his main Design the glorifying of God,
As for his practice of Mortification, I shall not otherwise express it than in his own words, as I read it in the records of the remarkable passages of his life by his own hand,
As for his practice of Mortification, I shall not otherwise express it than in his own words, as I read it in the records of the remarkable passages of his life by his own hand,
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Having been foiled by the lusts of my own Heart several times, and considering what I should do to get rid of those lusts, which, had so often prevailed over me, God directed me to three several means.
Having been foiled by the Lustiest of my own Heart several times, and considering what I should do to get rid of those Lustiest, which, had so often prevailed over me, God directed me to three several means.
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and the Scripture, which the Holy Spirit of God set before me for this end was 2 Pet. 1. 4. By the precious promises given to us, we escape the pollution that is in the world, through lust.
and the Scripture, which the Holy Spirit of God Set before me for this end was 2 Pet. 1. 4. By the precious promises given to us, we escape the pollution that is in the world, through lust.
The other was suggested to me as I was hearing a Sermon, and that was to be daily applying the Lord Jesus to my soul, grounded on Rom. 13. 13. 14. where the Apostle adviseth to put on the Lord Jesus Christ, as an help against chambering and wantonness, strife and envying.
The other was suggested to me as I was hearing a Sermon, and that was to be daily applying the Lord jesus to my soul, grounded on Rom. 13. 13. 14. where the Apostle adviseth to put on the Lord jesus christ, as an help against chambering and wantonness, strife and envying.
The third was suggested to me as I was riding abroad, and discoursing of the things of God, which was Gal. 5. 16. Walk in the Spirit and ye shall not fulfill the lusts of the flesh.
The third was suggested to me as I was riding abroad, and discoursing of the things of God, which was Gal. 5. 16. Walk in the Spirit and you shall not fulfil the Lustiest of the Flesh.
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In pursuance of these means for the mortifying of the lusts of the flesh, I determined with my self, to Eye the promises of God, more frequently then I had done,
In pursuance of these means for the mortifying of the Lustiest of the Flesh, I determined with my self, to Eye the promises of God, more frequently then I had done,
and return to God, and grow in grace, Hos. 14. 7. for sanctifying of my afflictions, Isa. 27. 9. Zech. 13. 9. for audience of my prayers, Mic. 7. 7. Joh. 14. 13. 14. for grace and strength to manage all the works of the day, to the glory of God.
and return to God, and grow in grace, Hos. 14. 7. for sanctifying of my afflictions, Isaiah 27. 9. Zechariah 13. 9. for audience of my Prayers, Mic. 7. 7. John 14. 13. 14. for grace and strength to manage all the works of the day, to the glory of God.
and our escaping the pollution that is in the world through lust, but because the Lord commands us to be alwaies mindful of his covenant, 1 Chron. 16. 15. and it pleaseth God to see us taking hold of his Covenant.
and our escaping the pollution that is in the world through lust, but Because the Lord commands us to be always mindful of his Covenant, 1 Chronicles 16. 15. and it Pleases God to see us taking hold of his Covenant.
Isa. 56. 4. and it is for the Glory of God, 2 Cor. 1. 20. I determined also when I should feel the workings of any lust, presently to look up to Jesus Christ. It being the remedy which the Holy Ghost, prescribes against such sins as do most easily beset us.
Isaiah 56. 4. and it is for the Glory of God, 2 Cor. 1. 20. I determined also when I should feel the workings of any lust, presently to look up to jesus christ. It being the remedy which the Holy Ghost, prescribes against such Sins as do most Easily beset us.
Heb. 12. 1. 2. I have often been encouraged and helped in this practice, of looking unto Jesus, to subdue my sins from Act. 3. ult. God sent his Son Jesus, to bless us in turning us every one from his iniquities.
Hebrew 12. 1. 2. I have often been encouraged and helped in this practice, of looking unto jesus, to subdue my Sins from Act. 3. ult. God sent his Son jesus, to bless us in turning us every one from his iniquities.
Beza 's note upon that text is very good, and hath been of use to me, viz. that the great word for inquities, signifies the roots and habits of Sin. I saw it was my duty,
Beza is note upon that text is very good, and hath been of use to me, viz. that the great word for iniquities, signifies the roots and habits of Sin. I saw it was my duty,
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Gal. 6. 10. or Hebr. 13. 16. or Isa. 58. 10. or Eccl. 11. 1. or prov. 19. 17. when a poor man cometh to borrow, Deut. 15. 7. 8. 10. When to write letters, take a journey,
Gal. 6. 10. or Hebrew 13. 16. or Isaiah 58. 10. or Ecclesiastes 11. 1. or Curae. 19. 17. when a poor man comes to borrow, Deuteronomy 15. 7. 8. 10. When to write letters, take a journey,
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or do any thing which courtesy requireth, 1 Pet. 3. 8. when to instruct my Servants and Children, Deut. 6. 7. Gen. 18. 19. when to Catechise the youth that come to my family, Joh. 21. 15. Prov. 22. 6. when invited to exercise abroad among poor or rich, Isa. 32. ult. when to administer a reproof, Lev. 19. 17. when to confer about Spiritual things, Mal. 3. 17. This was the wise and holy method, which this faithful Servant and Souldier of ▪ Jesus Christ, prescribed to himself by Divine direction, whereby to manage the Spiritual War, with the sin that dwelt in him, that he might not be overcome with it.
or do any thing which courtesy requires, 1 Pet. 3. 8. when to instruct my Servants and Children, Deuteronomy 6. 7. Gen. 18. 19. when to Catechise the youth that come to my family, John 21. 15. Curae 22. 6. when invited to exercise abroad among poor or rich, Isaiah 32. ult. when to administer a reproof, Lev. 19. 17. when to confer about Spiritual things, Malachi 3. 17. This was the wise and holy method, which this faithful Servant and Soldier of ▪ jesus christ, prescribed to himself by Divine direction, whereby to manage the Spiritual War, with the since that dwelled in him, that he might not be overcome with it.
Being under the rebukes of Gods chastising providence, I set apart a day to humble my Soul with fasting and prayer, that I might obtain from God, a Sanctified use of my afflictions.
Being under the rebukes of God's chastising providence, I Set apart a day to humble my Soul with fasting and prayer, that I might obtain from God, a Sanctified use of my afflictions.
I Considered that one main end of all Chastisements was, that God might make us partakers of his holiness, Heb. 12, 10. Isa. 26. 9. I resolved in the strength,
I Considered that one main end of all Chastisements was, that God might make us partakers of his holiness, Hebrew 12, 10. Isaiah 26. 9. I resolved in the strength,
and resemble God in mercifulness, Luk. 6. 36. in forgiving injuries, Eph. 4. ult. in doing good, Ps. 119. 68. in justice, Deut. 32. 4. in Love, Joh. 4. 16. in humility, Ps. 113. 5, 6. in longfuffering, Exod. 34. 6. in not retaining anger, Ps. 30. 5. in uprightness, Isa. 26. 7. in kindness, Luk. 6. 35. in helping the fatherless, widdow and stranger, Ps. 10. 14. — 146. 9. And whereas we come to partake of Gods image. 1. by beholding the discovery which he hath made of himself,
and resemble God in mercifulness, Luk. 6. 36. in forgiving injuries, Ephesians 4. ult. in doing good, Ps. 119. 68. in Justice, Deuteronomy 32. 4. in Love, John 4. 16. in humility, Ps. 113. 5, 6. in longfuffering, Exod 34. 6. in not retaining anger, Ps. 30. 5. in uprightness, Isaiah 26. 7. in kindness, Luk. 6. 35. in helping the fatherless, widow and stranger, Ps. 10. 14. — 146. 9. And whereas we come to partake of God's image. 1. by beholding the discovery which he hath made of himself,
and his glorious Attributes in the gospel, 2 Cor. 3. 18. 2 by applying the promises, 2 Pet. 1. 4. 3. by walking with him, Act. 4. 13. for we grow like those with whom we converse, Prov. 22. 24. 25. I determined to walk with God, to cleave to the promises,
and his glorious Attributes in the gospel, 2 Cor. 3. 18. 2 by applying the promises, 2 Pet. 1. 4. 3. by walking with him, Act. 4. 13. for we grow like those with whom we converse, Curae 22. 24. 25. I determined to walk with God, to cleave to the promises,
For guiding and regulating my thoughts, I set these Scriptures before me, Jer. 14. 14. Isa. 55. 7. Mal. 3. 17. Ps. 104. 34. Phil. 4. 8. Prov. 23. 26. Deut. 15. 9. Eccl. 10. 20. Prov. 24. 9. Math. 9. 4. Zech. 8. 17.
For guiding and regulating my thoughts, I Set these Scriptures before me, Jer. 14. 14. Isaiah 55. 7. Malachi 3. 17. Ps. 104. 34. Philip 4. 8. Curae 23. 26. Deuteronomy 15. 9. Ecclesiastes 10. 20. Curae 24. 9. Math. 9. 4. Zechariah 8. 17.
Ps. 1. 2. — 37. 5. my joy, Phil. 4. 4. Ps. 43. 4. my desire, Isa. 26. 8, 9. my sorrow, Ezek. 7. 16. my Love, Math. 22. 37. Ps. 119. 97. my hatred, Ps 97. 10. my fears, Luk. 12. 4, 5. my hope, Ps. 39. 7. my trust, Ps. 62. 8. Isa. 26. 4.
Ps. 1. 2. — 37. 5. my joy, Philip 4. 4. Ps. 43. 4. my desire, Isaiah 26. 8, 9. my sorrow, Ezekiel 7. 16. my Love, Math. 22. 37. Ps. 119. 97. my hatred, Psalm 97. 10. my fears, Luk. 12. 4, 5. my hope, Ps. 39. 7. my trust, Ps. 62. 8. Isaiah 26. 4.
For regulating my speech, these Eph. 4. 29. Col. 4. 6. Deut. 6. 6, 7. Ps. 119. 46. Ps. 71. 8. 24. Prov. 31. 26. We should lay it as a law upon our selves, to speak kindly to all sorts of persons.
For regulating my speech, these Ephesians 4. 29. Col. 4. 6. Deuteronomy 6. 6, 7. Ps. 119. 46. Ps. 71. 8. 24. Curae 31. 26. We should lay it as a law upon our selves, to speak kindly to all sorts of Persons.
Thus did this man of God gird himself with the Sword of the Spirit, which he faithfully and successfully managed against his corruptions, temptations and transgressions.
Thus did this man of God gird himself with the Sword of the Spirit, which he faithfully and successfully managed against his corruptions, temptations and transgressions.
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But with deliberate choice and constant resolution imposed them upon himself, and obviated all objections, by demonstrating the strictest holiness to be practicable, eligible,
But with deliberate choice and constant resolution imposed them upon himself, and obviated all objections, by Demonstrating the Strictest holiness to be practicable, eligible,
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and his Church in that great work, yet he was so discouraged, that he would not as too many do, hastily adventure and engage himself in that Office by solemn Ordination,
and his Church in that great work, yet he was so discouraged, that he would not as too many do, hastily adventure and engage himself in that Office by solemn Ordination,
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Among these Countrey-people God blessed him, and gave him the First-fruits of his Ministry, making him instrumental and successful to the Conversion, and Edification of many.
Among these Country people God blessed him, and gave him the Firstfruits of his Ministry, making him instrumental and successful to the Conversion, and Edification of many.
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Whereby he was so endeared to them, and they to him, that after he was called to Preach at one certain place in Cambridge, he would yet often go amongst them on the Week-days, Preaching sometimes at one place,
Whereby he was so endeared to them, and they to him, that After he was called to Preach At one certain place in Cambridge, he would yet often go among them on the Weekdays, Preaching sometime At one place,
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And after his remove from Cambridge to a considerable distance in Essex and Suffolk, his manner was for the most part so long as he lived, once a year to visit those people, Preaching to them, and Conversing with them.
And After his remove from Cambridge to a considerable distance in Essex and Suffolk, his manner was for the most part so long as he lived, once a year to visit those people, Preaching to them, and Conversing with them.
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Yet herein he perceived (he said) great need of Watchfulness, and much care lest his heart should put away that Word from himself which he was pressing upon others.
Yet herein he perceived (he said) great need of Watchfulness, and much care lest his heart should put away that Word from himself which he was pressing upon Others.
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As particularly at Burwell, at Swafham, at Soham, at Land-Beech, at Chesterton in Cambridgshire, at Debenham in Suffolk, at Wethersfield in Essex, This was an especial encouragement to him,
As particularly At Burwell, At Swafham, At Soham, At Land-Beech, At Chesterton in Cambridgshire, At Debenham in Suffolk, At Wethersfield in Essex, This was an especial encouragement to him,
His business detained him from being present at the meeting of the fellows, and every one having chosen what they liked best, they cast the Catechists place upon him, judging him fittest for it, which he accepted,
His business detained him from being present At the meeting of the Fellows, and every one having chosen what they liked best, they cast the Catechists place upon him, judging him Fittest for it, which he accepted,
The Statutes of the Colledge obliging him to these Divinity Exercises as Catechist in the Chapel only in Term time, towards the end of the Term he began to consider whether he should continue,
The Statutes of the College obliging him to these Divinity Exercises as Catechist in the Chapel only in Term time, towards the end of the Term he began to Consider whither he should continue,
being doubtful what to do, he was determined to the Affirmative, by hearing a Sermon Preached at St. Maries by the Reverend and Learned Dr. Tuckury then Professor of Divinity there, the scope whereof was to shew what a Blessed and desireable thing it was to have the Church of God multiplied and encreased,
being doubtful what to do, he was determined to the Affirmative, by hearing a Sermon Preached At Saint Mary's by the Reverend and Learned Dr. Tuckury then Professor of Divinity there, the scope whereof was to show what a Blessed and desirable thing it was to have the Church of God multiplied and increased,
and did in the name of God earnestly beseech every one in their places, to endeavour the encrease and multiplying of the Church of God, both by adding themselves to it,
and did in the name of God earnestly beseech every one in their places, to endeavour the increase and multiplying of the Church of God, both by adding themselves to it,
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About Easter following, a motion was made to him by one of St. Andrews Parish in Cambridge in the Name of the rest, to supply that place, which he declined, promising only to give them one Sermon.
About Easter following, a motion was made to him by one of Saint Andrews Parish in Cambridge in the Name of the rest, to supply that place, which he declined, promising only to give them one Sermon.
Afterward the motion being more importunately renewed to him, he advised them to seek God to direct them in a business of that concern, commending to them others of greater Abilities and Grace than himself to make choice of;
Afterwards the motion being more importunately renewed to him, he advised them to seek God to Direct them in a business of that concern, commending to them Others of greater Abilities and Grace than himself to make choice of;
for which he hath Recorded thanks to God, and on the Lords day following, viz. Feb. 17. When being desired to Preach at the Charterhouse both parts of the day:
for which he hath Recorded thanks to God, and on the lords day following, viz. Feb. 17. When being desired to Preach At the Charterhouse both parts of the day:
The night overtaking him ere he could reach to Hasting Mills, where the Waters were very high by reason of a flood, just as he came almost to the Water, a man met him, who knowing the danger of the Water,
The night overtaking him ere he could reach to Hasting Mills, where the Waters were very high by reason of a flood, just as he Come almost to the Water, a man met him, who knowing the danger of the Water,
and Industry, he applied himself to the Work to which he had devoted himself, and was now solemnly set apart, I leave to the Pious Reader to judge by what follows in his own words.
and Industry, he applied himself to the Work to which he had devoted himself, and was now solemnly Set apart, I leave to the Pious Reader to judge by what follows in his own words.
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and teach me what was his mind therein, after pains and searching the Scripture I came to this resolution, I was fully persuaded that it was the mind of the Lord that I should also Preach in the Afternoons, and that from these Scriptures.
and teach me what was his mind therein, After pains and searching the Scripture I Come to this resolution, I was Fully persuaded that it was the mind of the Lord that I should also Preach in the Afternoons, and that from these Scriptures.
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I consider here is a fair opportunity put into my hands, and therefore I am bound in Conscience not to neglect it, 1 Pet. 5. 2. NONLATINALPHABET, as much as in you lieth, feed thy flock, So Calvin renders the word.
I Consider Here is a fair opportunity put into my hands, and Therefore I am bound in Conscience not to neglect it, 1 Pet. 5. 2., as much as in you lies, feed thy flock, So calvin renders the word.
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and considering my weakness for such a work, I was encouraged from Isa. 41. 10. and Math. 28. ult. Go teach and lo I am with you, with you to help and assist you;
and considering my weakness for such a work, I was encouraged from Isaiah 41. 10. and Math. 28. ult. Go teach and lo I am with you, with you to help and assist you;
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with you to bless your labours, and make your work prosperous under your hands. Jul. 13. 1656. I began my Afternoons Exercise, and entred upon the Doctrine of Repentance.
with you to bless your labours, and make your work prosperous under your hands. Jul. 13. 1656. I began my Afternoons Exercise, and entered upon the Doctrine of Repentance.
and to direct me in a business that had been upon my Spirit nigh half a year, which was to preach once a fortnight, on the week day, at the church where I am placed.
and to Direct me in a business that had been upon my Spirit High half a year, which was to preach once a fortnight, on the Week day, At the Church where I am placed.
Being at Soham to preach the Lecture there, I slept that night very disturbedly, towards the morning me thought I saw the Lord Jesus Christ in his glory, who spake comfortably to me,
Being At Soham to preach the Lecture there, I slept that night very disturbedly, towards the morning me Thought I saw the Lord jesus christ in his glory, who spoke comfortably to me,
In the morning when I was up, It fell out in my ordinary course of reading, the Scripture, to read, Act. 18. and when I had read, ver. 9. 10., and pondered what had befell me in the night, I could not but wonder at the Providence of God, to cause this Scripture, to fall in with my former dream, which made me ponder the more upon it.
In the morning when I was up, It fell out in my ordinary course of reading, the Scripture, to read, Act. 18. and when I had read, ver. 9. 10., and pondered what had befell me in the night, I could not but wonder At the Providence of God, to cause this Scripture, to fallen in with my former dream, which made me ponder the more upon it.
and should be ready as much as in him lieth, Isa. 40. 9. O thou that bringest good tidings to Zion, get the up into the high mountains, lift up thy voice with strength, lift it up, be not afraid.
and should be ready as much as in him lies, Isaiah 40. 9. O thou that bringest good tidings to Zion, get thee up into the high Mountains, lift up thy voice with strength, lift it up, be not afraid.
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Reading this Scripture in my ordinary course, I found it set home with life, and power in reference to my present doubt, Get the up, lift up thy voice, It removed the great obstacle of fear;
Reading this Scripture in my ordinary course, I found it Set home with life, and power in Referente to my present doubt, Get thee up, lift up thy voice, It removed the great obstacle of Fear;
I was the more confirmed by considering this Scripture, is mainly directed to such as God hath sent to preach the gospel, by comparing this Scripture with, Isa. 52. 7. and Rom. 10. 15.
I was the more confirmed by considering this Scripture, is mainly directed to such as God hath sent to preach the gospel, by comparing this Scripture with, Isaiah 52. 7. and Rom. 10. 15.
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Act. 18. 5. Paul was pressed in Spirit and testified, hence I saw the Ministers of God, may take encouragement, to preach the word from inward pressures of Spirit.
Act. 18. 5. Paul was pressed in Spirit and testified, hence I saw the Ministers of God, may take encouragement, to preach the word from inward pressures of Spirit.
Having these inducements to preach on the week day, I set apart as before the 21th of April, to seek God by fasting and prayer, to direct me what to do.
Having these inducements to preach on the Week day, I Set apart as before the 21th of April, to seek God by fasting and prayer, to Direct me what to do.
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1. I Find God much enlarging my Meditations, so as I am a long while ere I can dispatch the Subject I enter upon, whereby I foresee I shall go over but few heads in Divinity,
1. I Find God much enlarging my Meditations, so as I am a long while ere I can dispatch the Subject I enter upon, whereby I foresee I shall go over but few Heads in Divinity,
2. I have found God owning me when I closed with the like motions, at other times, particularly in the Afternoon Exercise, I have found God wonderfully gracious beyond expression,
2. I have found God owning me when I closed with the like motions, At other times, particularly in the Afternoon Exercise, I have found God wonderfully gracious beyond expression,
3. It is the work I have been set apart to, and solemnly given up my self to, in the face of the Congregation at Black-Friers, and therefore now there is a necessity lying upon me to preach the Gospel,
3. It is the work I have been Set apart to, and solemnly given up my self to, in the face of the Congregation At Blackfriars, and Therefore now there is a necessity lying upon me to preach the Gospel,
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4. God hath made my service here accepted of the Saints, and therefore it is likely my Ministry may be more effectual, It may be elsewhere my Ministry may be as much despised,
4. God hath made my service Here accepted of the Saints, and Therefore it is likely my Ministry may be more effectual, It may be elsewhere my Ministry may be as much despised,
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And there being no working in the grave, I am commanded to do what my hand findeth to do, with my might, Eccl. 9. 10. the night cometh when no man can work,
And there being no working in the grave, I am commanded to do what my hand finds to do, with my might, Ecclesiastes 9. 10. the night comes when no man can work,
and it's an express Command that we should be wise and redeem time, Eph. 5. 15. 16. And God commands as we have opportunity, to do good to all, Gal. 6. 10. preaching of the Gospel is doing good,
and it's an express Command that we should be wise and Redeem time, Ephesians 5. 15. 16. And God commands as we have opportunity, to do good to all, Gal. 6. 10. preaching of the Gospel is doing good,
7. If I should preach once a fortnight on the week-day it will but be equivalent to preaching twice every Lords day, (Seeing now I preach but once every other Sabbath) which must be my work,
7. If I should preach once a fortnight on the weekday it will but be equivalent to preaching twice every lords day, (Seeing now I preach but once every other Sabbath) which must be my work,
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9. Christ chargeth Peter as he loveth him, to feed his sheep, and lambs, Joh. 21. 15, 16, 17. His repeating this 3 times argues, 1. that he would have him very diligent in doing it. 2. that he takes it as a real demonstration of love to him, to feed his sheep.
9. christ charges Peter as he loves him, to feed his sheep, and Lambs, John 21. 15, 16, 17. His repeating this 3 times argues, 1. that he would have him very diligent in doing it. 2. that he Takes it as a real demonstration of love to him, to feed his sheep.
Now in regard that it is Gods presence with me, his owning, accepting, and assisting me, that must bear me up against all difficulties that I shall meet with;
Now in regard that it is God's presence with me, his owning, accepting, and assisting me, that must bear me up against all difficulties that I shall meet with;
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The same presence and assistance may we expect from God when ever he calls us out to any Service, which I gather from the Apostles applying to all Christians what God spake in particularto Josh. Heb. 13. 5. Isa. 42. 6. I the Lord have called thee, I will hold thy hand.
The same presence and assistance may we expect from God when ever he calls us out to any Service, which I gather from the Apostles applying to all Christians what God spoke in particularto Josh. Hebrew 13. 5. Isaiah 42. 6. I the Lord have called thee, I will hold thy hand.
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The Lord is with thee, or in the strength of thy Commission, I have sent thee. Doest thou doubt whether I will be with thee, seeing I have sent thee? Doest thou doubt whether thou shalt save Israel, seeing I have sent thee? I see hence the Call of God to any Service is a great encouragement to set upon it,
The Lord is with thee, or in the strength of thy Commission, I have sent thee. Dost thou doubt whither I will be with thee, seeing I have sent thee? Dost thou doubt whither thou shalt save Israel, seeing I have sent thee? I see hence the Call of God to any Service is a great encouragement to Set upon it,
3. If I do meet with shame and reproach for my diligence in Preaching the Word, 'tis no more than the Apostles met with. 1 Cor. 4. 9, 10, 13. yea, I, Christ suffered great contradiction in his Preaching, they said he was Mad,
3. If I do meet with shame and reproach for my diligence in Preaching the Word, it's no more than the Apostles met with. 1 Cor. 4. 9, 10, 13. yea, I, christ suffered great contradiction in his Preaching, they said he was Mad,
and had a Devil, and I am bidden to remember it, as that which will keep me from fainting. Heb. 12. 3. 4. If I Serve Christ, the Lord will honour me, and that is infinitely above the honour of the world.
and had a devil, and I am bidden to Remember it, as that which will keep me from fainting. Hebrew 12. 3. 4. If I Serve christ, the Lord will honour me, and that is infinitely above the honour of the world.
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and dejected at it, that I should rejoyce exceedingly that God counts me worthy to partake of the sufferings of Christ. v. 13. 6. The thoughts of that Glory that shall be revealed hereafter. 1 Pet. 5. 4. should cause me to despise the shame which I meet with here in the Service of God. Heb. 12. 2. 2 d. Discouragement.
and dejected At it, that I should rejoice exceedingly that God counts me worthy to partake of the sufferings of christ. v. 13. 6. The thoughts of that Glory that shall be revealed hereafter. 1 Pet. 5. 4. should cause me to despise the shame which I meet with Here in the Service of God. Hebrew 12. 2. 2 d. Discouragement.
Jesus Christ himself Preached the Gospel to one hearer only, and that a poor sinful woman of Samaria. Joh. 4. 3. Gods presence is not tied to a multitude;
jesus christ himself Preached the Gospel to one hearer only, and that a poor sinful woman of Samaria. John 4. 3. God's presence is not tied to a multitude;
yet my work is before the Lord, and my reward with him, and I shall be glorious in his eyes, however I appear before men, Isa. 49. 5. However men reckon of my labours,
yet my work is before the Lord, and my reward with him, and I shall be glorious in his eyes, however I appear before men, Isaiah 49. 5. However men reckon of my labours,
but I should gladly spend my self and be spent therein. 2 Cor. 12. 13. Having Consulted God, and seeing such good ground for my undertaking, I set up a Lecture once a Fortnight on Thursday in the Afternoon at three of the Clock.
but I should gladly spend my self and be spent therein. 2 Cor. 12. 13. Having Consulted God, and seeing such good ground for my undertaking, I Set up a Lecture once a Fortnight on Thursday in the Afternoon At three of the Clock.
I began it on the first Thursday in June. 1657. With such mature Deliberation, such a resolved Conscience, such a willing mind, such a zealous Spirit, such a laborious head and hand did this worthy Servant of God apply himself to the great Work wherein he was engaged.
I began it on the First Thursday in June. 1657. With such mature Deliberation, such a resolved Conscience, such a willing mind, such a zealous Spirit, such a laborious head and hand did this worthy Servant of God apply himself to the great Work wherein he was engaged.
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Thus searched he the Scriptures that he might fully know his Lords will. Thus yielded he obedience to the Commands, and acted Faith in the promises of God.
Thus searched he the Scriptures that he might Fully know his lords will. Thus yielded he Obedience to the Commands, and acted Faith in the promises of God.
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yet he had many other occasions of Service which he attended, not only in the Colledge as his place required, especially as a Tutor, which relation and trust he diligently and faithfully discharged towards his Pupils, both as to Learning and Religion,
yet he had many other occasions of Service which he attended, not only in the College as his place required, especially as a Tutor, which Relation and trust he diligently and faithfully discharged towards his Pupils, both as to Learning and Religion,
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but in the Town, as Preaching frequently Funeral Sermons, and Trinity Lecture, and in the Country also at several Lectures, both in Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire. For his Abilities and willingness were so well known as encouraged many invitations to be made to him from abroad.
but in the Town, as Preaching frequently Funeral Sermons, and Trinity Lecture, and in the Country also At several Lectures, both in Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire. For his Abilities and willingness were so well known as encouraged many invitations to be made to him from abroad.
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All which he performed not after an extemporary rate, as the manner of some is, hastily to utter quicquid in buccam venerit, but as a workman that needed not to be ashamed.
All which he performed not After an extemporary rate, as the manner of Some is, hastily to utter quicquid in Buccam venerit, but as a workman that needed not to be ashamed.
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His Sermons were well studied and digested, his matter Substantial and Spiritual, his Arguments strong and convincing, his utterance full, clear, deliberate, and grave.
His Sermons were well studied and digested, his matter Substantial and Spiritual, his Arguments strong and convincing, his utterance full, clear, deliberate, and grave.
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and simplicity of the Gospel of Christ, a due care that he exposed not the Ministry of the word to Contempt, a Religious fear of that God in whose Name he spake,
and simplicity of the Gospel of christ, a due care that he exposed not the Ministry of the word to Contempt, a Religious Fear of that God in whose Name he spoke,
The University is the Church's Nursery from whence God is wont to remove, and transplant his trees of Righteousness when once grown up to the Stature of Fruit-bearing, that the various Congregations of his people may eat of the fruit thereof and live.
The university is the Church's Nursery from whence God is wont to remove, and transplant his trees of Righteousness when once grown up to the Stature of Fruit bearing, that the various Congregations of his people may eat of the fruit thereof and live.
and enlarged his heart not only to a willingness, but zeal to discharge his Office with all his might, quickly shewed him the place where, with this resolved Industry,
and enlarged his heart not only to a willingness, but zeal to discharge his Office with all his might, quickly showed him the place where, with this resolved Industry,
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Scarce two Months were expired after he had begun his Week-day Lecture, when the Mayor and one of the Aldermen of Colchester in Essex (whither his fame reached) applied themselves to him at Cambridge, desiring him to accept their Lecturers place then void.
Scarce two Months were expired After he had begun his Weekday Lecture, when the Mayor and one of the Aldermen of Colchester in Essex (whither his fame reached) applied themselves to him At Cambridge, desiring him to accept their Lecturers place then void.
After his Preaching, the House of Aldermen and Common Council met, and unanimously agreed to choose him to be their Town-Lecturer, to Preach on Lords days Afternoon,
After his Preaching, the House of Aldermen and Common Council met, and unanimously agreed to choose him to be their Town-Lecturer, to Preach on lords days Afternoon,
Which being signified to him by some of the Aldermen and Common Council, after six weeks deliberation (for so long time he designed to give his Answer) seeking God for direction,
Which being signified to him by Some of the Aldermen and Common Council, After six weeks deliberation (for so long time he designed to give his Answer) seeking God for direction,
nor any obligation to stay at Cambridge, save only the peoples desire, which he Answered from Luke 4. 42. 43. and Act. 18. 20. and considering the joynt unanimous agreement of persons different in Judgment (for it was a divided place) in calling him, he consented to their Choice, and undertook that Charge.
nor any obligation to stay At Cambridge, save only the peoples desire, which he Answered from Lycia 4. 42. 43. and Act. 18. 20. and considering the joint unanimous agreement of Persons different in Judgement (for it was a divided place) in calling him, he consented to their Choice, and undertook that Charge.
and his first Sermon after his Ordination, with much happy success also in Cambridge; so here he had the same encouragement, God making his first Sermon effectual upon the heart of a Dutchman, and his second or third upon another person noted for a Sinner, who came out of Novelty to hear him.
and his First Sermon After his Ordination, with much happy success also in Cambridge; so Here he had the same encouragement, God making his First Sermon effectual upon the heart of a Dutchman, and his second or third upon Another person noted for a Sinner, who Come out of Novelty to hear him.
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and therefore asked leave, and freely offered himself to preach also on the Lords day Mornings at St. James 's Church, not desiring any outward reward for it, which was granted and accepted.
and Therefore asked leave, and freely offered himself to preach also on the lords day Morning's At Saint James is Church, not desiring any outward reward for it, which was granted and accepted.
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Here he laboured in the Word and Doctrine, till by the Act of Uniformity he was with the rest of his Brethren debarred from the publick Exercise of his Ministry.
Here he laboured in the Word and Doctrine, till by the Act of Uniformity he was with the rest of his Brothers debarred from the public Exercise of his Ministry.
Yet not thinking himself bound to be his own Executioner, and there being mutual obligations by Contract between the Town and him, that the one should not eject,
Yet not thinking himself bound to be his own Executioner, and there being mutual obligations by Contract between the Town and him, that the one should not eject,
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nor the other desert without so long warning, he did after the fatal Bartholomew continue his publick Preaching some time till, having occasion to take a Journey into Cambridgeshire, in his absence another was put into his place by the B. of L.
nor the other desert without so long warning, he did After the fatal Bartholomew continue his public Preaching Some time till, having occasion to take a Journey into Cambridgeshire, in his absence Another was put into his place by the B. of L.
and the Destruction that wasted at noon day, and others smitten with the Arrows of the Almighty, daily passing into eternity, Such compassion he had for perishing souls,
and the Destruction that wasted At noon day, and Others smitten with the Arrows of the Almighty, daily passing into eternity, Such compassion he had for perishing Souls,
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and Such Zealous desire of their salvation, and Such hope that the word might be more effectuall in that day of Gods sore Judgment, that he sent to the Magistrates,
and Such Zealous desire of their salvation, and Such hope that the word might be more effectual in that day of God's soar Judgement, that he sent to the Magistrates,
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and freely offered, if they would indulge him the liberty of a publick Church, to stay and preach to that poor distressed people, till either God should take him away by death,
and freely offered, if they would indulge him the liberty of a public Church, to stay and preach to that poor distressed people, till either God should take him away by death,
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until the Indignation be over past, and encouragement to hope that the presence of God should go with him, from Gen. 28. 15. I am with thee and will keep thee in all places, whither thou goest &c. adding thereto Gal. 3. 7, 9. where he observed that all Believers have right to the promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Accordingly, Aug. 25. 1665. He removed his Family to Chattisham •n Suffolk about 12 miles distant from Colche••er.
until the Indignation be over past, and encouragement to hope that the presence of God should go with him, from Gen. 28. 15. I am with thee and will keep thee in all places, whither thou goest etc. adding thereto Gal. 3. 7, 9. where he observed that all Believers have right to the promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Accordingly, Aug. 25. 1665. He removed his Family to Chattisham •n Suffolk about 12 miles distant from Colche••er.
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Aug. 27. Being the first Sabbath after I came to Chattisham. In the morning as I was reading in my private devotions, Ezek. 37. which was the Chapter that fell out in course, in my private reading, I was much affected with some passages in the beginning of the Chapter.
Aug. 27. Being the First Sabbath After I Come to Chattisham. In the morning as I was reading in my private devotions, Ezekiel 37. which was the Chapter that fell out in course, in my private reading, I was much affected with Some passages in the beginning of the Chapter.
From whence I observed for my instruction. 1. Not to question my call to Chattisham though it should be a dry place, where I should want that communion of the Saints, which I had at Colchester, and my wonted opportunities of doing and receiving Good.
From whence I observed for my instruction. 1. Not to question my call to Chattisham though it should be a dry place, where I should want that communion of the Saints, which I had At Colchester, and my wonted opportunities of doing and receiving Good.
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ver. 1. 2. God may have Special Service for us to do, in those places were we judging according to sense, think there can be no opportunities of •ervice at all.
ver. 1. 2. God may have Special Service for us to do, in those places were we judging according to sense, think there can be no opportunities of •ervice At all.
and composed that Prophecy which raised up the dying faith, and hope of the whole House of Israel. 3. When God commands us to Prophesie or to preach his word, the greatest improbabilities of Success imaginable, should not discourage us from our work.
and composed that Prophecy which raised up the dying faith, and hope of the Whole House of Israel. 3. When God commands us to Prophesy or to preach his word, the greatest improbabilities of Success imaginable, should not discourage us from our work.
Ezekiel at Gods command Prophesies to dry and dead bones, (concerning which when he was asked whether they could live, he replied, that he could not tell, God only knew.
Ezekielem At God's command prophecies to dry and dead bones, (Concerning which when he was asked whither they could live, he replied, that he could not tell, God only knew.
For he not only enclined the hearts of the people among whom he lived, though strangers to him, to pay him that Respect and Honour, which was due to him;
For he not only inclined the hearts of the people among whom he lived, though Strangers to him, to pay him that Respect and Honour, which was due to him;
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and indulged him the liberty of private Preaching, as he had before enjoyed, but moreover opened to him in this place a door for the frequent publick exercise of his Ministry, which was shut against him at Colchester.
and indulged him the liberty of private Preaching, as he had before enjoyed, but moreover opened to him in this place a door for the frequent public exercise of his Ministry, which was shut against him At Colchester.
The Minister of the Parish having another cure, by reason whereof he could attend this at Chattisham but once a fortnight, did in his absence not only willingly but thankfully indulge to Mr. Stockton the liberty of his Pulpit.
The Minister of the Parish having Another cure, by reason whereof he could attend this At Chattisham but once a fortnight, did in his absence not only willingly but thankfully indulge to Mr. Stockton the liberty of his Pulpit.
And having a very small maintenance, and some burdens lying heavy upon him, which after a few years, made his residence there very uneasie to him, he deserted his charge,
And having a very small maintenance, and Some burdens lying heavy upon him, which After a few Years, made his residence there very uneasy to him, he deserted his charge,
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When it pleased his Majesty to set forth his most Gracious Declaration for Indulgence, he was chosen both by a Congregation in Ipswhich and another in Colchester to preach to them,
When it pleased his Majesty to Set forth his most Gracious Declaration for Indulgence, he was chosen both by a Congregation in Ipswhich and Another in Colchester to preach to them,
and undertook half the Service of either, and so with others divided his labours between them, during his life, to their great Satisfaction and edification. His labours were abundant.
and undertook half the Service of either, and so with Others divided his labours between them, during his life, to their great Satisfaction and edification. His labours were abundant.
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and Catechised the younger sort, and many times discoursed particular Christians that applyed, themselves to him for Counsel and instruction about their Spiritual cases;
and Catechised the younger sort, and many times discoursed particular Christians that applied, themselves to him for Counsel and instruction about their Spiritual cases;
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He moreover preached a Lecture at Ipswich on the weekday once a fort-night, and scarce a week passed but he preached at some other Lecture or funeral besides keeping of private fasts which he frequently practised both at home and abroad.
He moreover preached a Lecture At Ipswich on the weekday once a fortnight, and scarce a Week passed but he preached At Some other Lecture or funeral beside keeping of private fasts which he frequently practised both At home and abroad.
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The providence of God over him, while he was thus Zealously, and constantly imployed in his work, in so many places was so remarkable, that it must not be passed over without special observation.
The providence of God over him, while he was thus Zealously, and constantly employed in his work, in so many places was so remarkable, that it must not be passed over without special observation.
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Notwithstanding the Severity of the Laws, the malice, watchfulness, and endeavours of Adversaries, yet God Suffered not an hair to fall from his head,
Notwithstanding the Severity of the Laws, the malice, watchfulness, and endeavours of Adversaries, yet God Suffered not an hair to fallen from his head,
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though Complaints, Informations, Indictments, Convictions, Warrant, Presentments, Excommunications were made against him, yet was he never imprisoned, apprehended, distrained or brought before any Court or Magistrate.
though Complaints, Informations, Indictments, Convictions, Warrant, Presentments, Excommunications were made against him, yet was he never imprisoned, apprehended, distrained or brought before any Court or Magistrate.
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It being then a time of danger, as to the keeping of my Meetings, because many Souldiers were in Town, I being dubious whether I should admit the people to come to my house,
It being then a time of danger, as to the keeping of my Meetings, Because many Soldiers were in Town, I being dubious whither I should admit the people to come to my house,
and bring under a sense of the Comfort that the Lord had given me in the morning in my Meditations on the 1 Tim. 1. 15. I was willing to adventure my self on the Providence of God.
and bring under a sense of the Comfort that the Lord had given me in the morning in my Meditations on the 1 Tim. 1. 15. I was willing to adventure my self on the Providence of God.
Sept. 19. As I was Expounding in my Family the 91 Psalm on a day of Humiliation, I was much encouraged to go on in my Calling notwithstanding the difficulties that attend the same by reason of many Adversaries, from v. 11, 12, 13. Though the Adversaries to private Meetings,
Sept 19. As I was Expounding in my Family the 91 Psalm on a day of Humiliation, I was much encouraged to go on in my Calling notwithstanding the difficulties that attend the same by reason of many Adversaries, from v. 11, 12, 13. Though the Adversaries to private Meetings,
and roar after the prey like the young Lion, as subtle and pertinacious, and obstinate in their way as the Adder (of which see Ps. 58. 4, 5.) yet the Angels have a charge to keep us in all our ways,
and roar After the prey like the young lion, as subtle and pertinacious, and obstinate in their Way as the Adder (of which see Ps. 58. 4, 5.) yet the Angels have a charge to keep us in all our ways,
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but being come into a strange place where I was not known, and had no friends to shelter or speak for me, I apprehended my self to walk in more danger than before;
but being come into a strange place where I was not known, and had no Friends to shelter or speak for me, I apprehended my self to walk in more danger than before;
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Oct. 28: 1666. Being Sabbath day, I went forth to Preach at Manitree. In the morning before I went, the Lord gave in that promise Isa. 55. 12. Ye shall be led forth with peace.
Oct. 28: 1666. Being Sabbath day, I went forth to Preach At Manitree. In the morning before I went, the Lord gave in that promise Isaiah 55. 12. You shall be led forth with peace.
Dec. 25. 65. As I was reading in my course Luke 6. I observed from v. 11, 12. from Christs practice who in those days when his Enemies were filled with madness against him,
Dec. 25. 65. As I was reading in my course Lycia 6. I observed from v. 11, 12. from Christ practice who in those days when his Enemies were filled with madness against him,
Within a day or two after one of the Constables came to me, and told me that his fellow Constable when he had drunk somewhat liberally, opened his heart to him,
Within a day or two After one of the Constables Come to me, and told me that his fellow Constable when he had drunk somewhat liberally, opened his heart to him,
and told him that there had been some Communication between him, and one of the Deputy Lieutenants about presenting me at the Sessions, and about my Meetings.
and told him that there had been Some Communication between him, and one of the Deputy Lieutenants about presenting me At the Sessions, and about my Meetings.
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because God had lately made out his love to my Soul, as I was pleading this promise in prayer, that passage was set home, He shall cover thee all the day long.
Because God had lately made out his love to my Soul, as I was pleading this promise in prayer, that passage was Set home, He shall cover thee all the day long.
After I had been at prayer I considered Jacobs carriage, when he was in danger of suffering by his brother Esau: After he had been wrestling with God in prayer,
After I had been At prayer I considered Jacobs carriage, when he was in danger of suffering by his brother Esau: After he had been wrestling with God in prayer,
and pleading the promise, he betook himselfto the use of the most probable means for appeasing Esau. I also used the most probable means to prevent trouble at the ensuing Sessions,
and pleading the promise, he betook himselfto the use of the most probable means for appeasing Esau I also used the most probable means to prevent trouble At the ensuing Sessions,
Jun. 22. As I was exercising in my Family in the Afternoon several of my friends being with me, I had word sent me that the Mayor and Justices would come down to my house;
Jun. 22. As I was exercising in my Family in the Afternoon several of my Friends being with me, I had word sent me that the Mayor and Justices would come down to my house;
But God stood by me, and encouraged me with that word, Ps. 103. 31. And though my Adversaries proceeded so far as to get out an Excommunication against me,
But God stood by me, and encouraged me with that word, Ps. 103. 31. And though my Adversaries proceeded so Far as to get out an Excommunication against me,
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Yea, so far was he from declining the exercise of his Ministry for fear of suffering, that when he had been persuaded thereto by the importunity of friends, he was much dissatisfied, concerning which thus he records.
Yea, so Far was he from declining the exercise of his Ministry for Fear of suffering, that when he had been persuaded thereto by the importunity of Friends, he was much dissatisfied, Concerning which thus he records.
and weighing the Providence in sending H. P. to my house with this Intelligence as I was about to take Horse, I determined to cast my self on my Brother Cole 's determination, who was then at my house,
and weighing the Providence in sending H. P. to my house with this Intelligence as I was about to take Horse, I determined to cast my self on my Brother Coal is determination, who was then At my house,
I was further satisfied from Act. 16. 6, 7. whence I observed, that the frustrating of our Attempts and designs to Preach the Gospel to particular places that we purposed to go to, did sometimes arise from the Holy Ghost.
I was further satisfied from Act. 16. 6, 7. whence I observed, that the frustrating of our Attempts and designs to Preach the Gospel to particular places that we purposed to go to, did sometime arise from the Holy Ghost.
Once a very zealous and active Prosecutor of the Non-conformists, obtained a Warrant against him upon the Oxford Act, directed to all the Chief Constables,
Once a very zealous and active Prosecutor of the nonconformists, obtained a Warrant against him upon the Oxford Act, directed to all the Chief Constables,
Accordingly an Officer a stranger came to Execute it, and when he was nigh the house, he espied two persons, whom by their habit he judged to be Ministers, walking in a field, the one was Mr. Stockton, the other Mr. Senior of Hackney (whom God hath also lately taken away) He hasteneth to them,
Accordingly an Officer a stranger Come to Execute it, and when he was High the house, he espied two Persons, whom by their habit he judged to be Ministers, walking in a field, the one was Mr. Stockton, the other Mr. Senior of Hackney (whom God hath also lately taken away) He hasteneth to them,
Some Little Girls were there walking with them, who did industriously cling to Mr. Senior as if he had been their Father, which further confirmed him in his Error.
some Little Girls were there walking with them, who did industriously cling to Mr. Senior as if he had been their Father, which further confirmed him in his Error.
Being thus secured by the Providence of God through Faith and Prayer from the danger of Adversaries, he thankfully acknowledged the whole glory thereof to God, thus,
Being thus secured by the Providence of God through Faith and Prayer from the danger of Adversaries, he thankfully acknowledged the Whole glory thereof to God, thus,
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for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoyce over me, and from Psal. 31. 7, 8. I saw further that Gods giving me rest from mine Enemies should put me upon doing some special eminent Service for God, from 2 Sam. 7. 1, 2. 1 King. 5. 4, 5. 1 Chron. 22. 17, 18, 19.
for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me, and from Psalm 31. 7, 8. I saw further that God's giving me rest from mine Enemies should put me upon doing Some special eminent Service for God, from 2 Sam. 7. 1, 2. 1 King. 5. 4, 5. 1 Chronicles 22. 17, 18, 19.
Yet he satisfied not himself with his work of Preaching, but moreover applied himself to writing for the greater Service of the present and future Generation.
Yet he satisfied not himself with his work of Preaching, but moreover applied himself to writing for the greater Service of the present and future Generation.
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Soon after he Published his Scriptural Catechism with a Treatise of Family Instruction. And hath left behind him several other Manuscripts which he designed for the Press.
Soon After he Published his Scriptural Catechism with a Treatise of Family Instruction. And hath left behind him several other Manuscripts which he designed for the Press.
The Holy Ghost by St. Paul to Timothy 1 Eph. 3. 4. among other qualifications of a good Minister requireth that he be one that ruleth well his own house, having his Children in subjection with all gravity.
The Holy Ghost by Saint Paul to Timothy 1 Ephesians 3. 4. among other qualifications of a good Minister requires that he be one that Ruleth well his own house, having his Children in subjection with all gravity.
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It pleased God in much mercy and faithfulness to him, to provide for him a Meet-help, a most sutable Yoke-fellow, a very Prudent, Virtuous and Gracious Gentlewoman, of a worthy and Religious Family in Cambridgeshire, Mrs. Elianor Rant, Daughter of Roger Rant of Swaffham Esq;
It pleased God in much mercy and faithfulness to him, to provide for him a Meet-help, a most suitable Yokefellow, a very Prudent, Virtuous and Gracious Gentlewoman, of a worthy and Religious Family in Cambridgeshire, Mrs. Eleanor Rant, Daughter of Roger Rant of Swaffham Esq;
Upon the account of his own and his Wifes approved Wisdom, Grace, Gravity and Government, many were desirous to get their Children into his Family (even those who were of different persuasions from him, both in Conformity and Non-Conformity.) for their better Education;
Upon the account of his own and his Wives approved Wisdom, Grace, Gravity and Government, many were desirous to get their Children into his Family (even those who were of different persuasions from him, both in Conformity and Non-Conformity.) for their better Education;
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He frequently conversed with her about the Matters of her Soul, Enquiring how the case stood between God and her Soul, what burdens lay upon her Spirit, what grounded hope she had for eternal life, &c. helping and encouraging her in the ways of Godliness.
He frequently conversed with her about the Matters of her Soul, Inquiring how the case stood between God and her Soul, what burdens lay upon her Spirit, what grounded hope she had for Eternal life, etc. helping and encouraging her in the ways of Godliness.
if at home, without spending some time with her in solemn prayer to God, and conference about the several passages of his providence towards them since they came into that Relation:
if At home, without spending Some time with her in solemn prayer to God, and conference about the several passages of his providence towards them since they Come into that Relation:
though he met with some considerable tryals, not only in his Family as the loss of so many hopeful Children, &c. but also abroad and that from those that knew better.
though he met with Some considerable trials, not only in his Family as the loss of so many hopeful Children, etc. but also abroad and that from those that knew better.
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It was his manner not only in his more private and secret retirements, but also in the performance of his family duty, to commend her particularly to God at the throne of grace.
It was his manner not only in his more private and secret retirements, but also in the performance of his family duty, to commend her particularly to God At the throne of grace.
As to his Children, very early before they were past the lap, he would himself be instructing of them, in Gods word, ordering them to get some Scriptures by heart, which best suited their childhood, and capacity;
As to his Children, very early before they were passed the lap, he would himself be instructing of them, in God's word, ordering them to get Some Scriptures by heart, which best suited their childhood, and capacity;
His first born a daughter attained to the age of 19 years and died, who had been so instructed by her Father, that before she was 8 years old, she under stood the method of a Sermon,
His First born a daughter attained to the age of 19 Years and died, who had been so instructed by her Father, that before she was 8 Years old, she under stood the method of a Sermon,
About this time of her age, God Suffered her corruption to exert it self, in some open Acts to the observation of others, which exposed her to the severe rebuke of her Parents, which God sanctified to her conviction.
About this time of her age, God Suffered her corruption to exert it self, in Some open Acts to the observation of Others, which exposed her to the severe rebuke of her Parents, which God sanctified to her conviction.
And as she grew up she quickly gave evidence of the truth of Grace and power of Godliness, making progress therein beyond her years, having a great and Zealous love to the Ordinances, Ministers,
And as she grew up she quickly gave evidence of the truth of Grace and power of Godliness, making progress therein beyond her Years, having a great and Zealous love to the Ordinances, Ministers,
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and Servants of Christ, Dissembling the weakness and infirmities of her body, that she might have liberty to attend the Ordinances of God for her Soul, walking closely with God in daily secret duty, strictly keeping the Sabbaths, taking speciall notice, of the workings of Grace,
and Servants of christ, Dissembling the weakness and infirmities of her body, that she might have liberty to attend the Ordinances of God for her Soul, walking closely with God in daily secret duty, strictly keeping the Sabbaths, taking special notice, of the workings of Grace,
and Sin, and, Gods providential dealings with her, recording them in her diary, and under a long and mortal sickness, expressing a most christian Patience and Submission, to the Will of God.
and since, and, God's providential dealings with her, recording them in her diary, and under a long and Mortal sickness, expressing a most christian Patience and Submission, to the Will of God.
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As to his Servants, so soon as they came into his family, he instructed them first in their duty towards God, next in the duty of their places ▪ giving them the evidence and authority of Scripture for that which he instructed them in,
As to his Servants, so soon as they Come into his family, he instructed them First in their duty towards God, next in the duty of their places ▪ giving them the evidence and Authority of Scripture for that which he instructed them in,
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and of every such verse so repeated he gave the sense, and speak something to it before Prayer, often exhorting his family to a reverend demeanor of themselves in the worship of God,
and of every such verse so repeated he gave the sense, and speak something to it before Prayer, often exhorting his family to a reverend demeanour of themselves in the worship of God,
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And once a fortnight if not diverted by urgent occasion, he went over some principle of Religion, opening and explaining it in a Catiehistical way, which his Children and Servants were to give him an account of the next fortnight,
And once a fortnight if not diverted by urgent occasion, he went over Some principle of Religion, opening and explaining it in a Catiehistical Way, which his Children and Servants were to give him an account of the next fortnight,
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He kept private days of Humiliation with his family, as often as he could gain opportunity for it, on which days he would if not prevented, deal particularly with every one,
He kept private days of Humiliation with his family, as often as he could gain opportunity for it, on which days he would if not prevented, deal particularly with every one,
Quickly reflecting thereon not only when vain and sinful, but when impertinent to the holiness, and duty of the day, whereof he hath left the following testimonies.
Quickly reflecting thereon not only when vain and sinful, but when impertinent to the holiness, and duty of the day, whereof he hath left the following testimonies.
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As I was going to prayer in the Afternoon alone, God brought to remembrance, Ps. 40. 12, 17. Innumerable evils have Compassed me about, mine iniquities have taken hold upon me,
As I was going to prayer in the Afternoon alone, God brought to remembrance, Ps. 40. 12, 17. Innumerable evils have Compassed me about, mine iniquities have taken hold upon me,
Hereupon I determined for time to come, when any thoughts or contrivances about ordering my affairs were cast into my mind on Lords days or on other days in time of holy duties, to lay them aside till a more convenient time;
Hereupon I determined for time to come, when any thoughts or contrivances about ordering my affairs were cast into my mind on lords days or on other days in time of holy duties, to lay them aside till a more convenient time;
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and if upon deliberation, that way of ordering my affairs seems best which was cast into my mind in time of holy duties, I would not hereupon neglect that way lest Satan should get advantage of me,
and if upon deliberation, that Way of ordering my affairs seems best which was cast into my mind in time of holy duties, I would not hereupon neglect that Way lest Satan should get advantage of me,
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but I would first humble my Soul for its wanderings and suffering such thoughts to arise so unseasonably, and took to Christ for pardon of the irregularities of my heart,
but I would First humble my Soul for its wanderings and suffering such thoughts to arise so unseasonably, and took to christ for pardon of the irregularities of my heart,
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Having a letter of Spiritual advice and Counsel to write to a friend, and having no spare time but on the Lords day, to do it, I was doubtful whether I might spend some part of that day on such imployment.
Having a Letter of Spiritual Advice and Counsel to write to a friend, and having no spare time but on the lords day, to do it, I was doubtful whither I might spend Some part of that day on such employment.
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He would make the best construction, that was possible, of the words, and actions of his adversaries, often making mention of that Scripture, 1 Cor. 13. 5. Charity thinketh no evil.
He would make the best construction, that was possible, of the words, and actions of his Adversaries, often making mention of that Scripture, 1 Cor. 13. 5. Charity Thinketh no evil.
He received them into his house gladly, entertained them liberally, conversed with them cheerfully, sympathised with them in their afflictions affectionately,
He received them into his house gladly, entertained them liberally, conversed with them cheerfully, Sympathized with them in their afflictions affectionately,
Towards those that persecuted him, and others for Conscience, and Religions sake, he observed the command of Christ Math. 5. 44. He affcctionately pitied them, and prayed for them daily.
Towards those that persecuted him, and Others for Conscience, and Religions sake, he observed the command of christ Math. 5. 44. He affcctionately pitied them, and prayed for them daily.
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Towards those that dissented from him in the matters of God, he had a Spirit of meekness and forbearance, embracing all with Christian Love, whose practice did not destroy their profession of Christianity.
Towards those that dissented from him in the matters of God, he had a Spirit of meekness and forbearance, embracing all with Christian Love, whose practice did not destroy their profession of Christianity.
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yet he so behaved himself with all humility, modiration, tenderness, Brotherly kindness, aad Charitable judgment, that they were generally united in their respects, and esteem for him.
yet he so behaved himself with all humility, modiration, tenderness, Brotherly kindness, and Charitable judgement, that they were generally united in their respects, and esteem for him.
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In the exercise whereof he observed our Saviours rule Math. 6. 1, 2, 3. This indeed was one of his secrets which he always industriously, concealed as much as he could.
In the exercise whereof he observed our Saviors Rule Math. 6. 1, 2, 3. This indeed was one of his secrets which he always industriously, concealed as much as he could.
Though he offered to Preach freely at St, James's Church in Colchester, on Lords day Mornings (as hath been before mentioned) not desiring or expecting any reward,
Though he offered to Preach freely At Saint, James's Church in Colchester, on lords day Morning's (as hath been before mentioned) not desiring or expecting any reward,
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Phil. 4. 17. Math. 25. 34, 35, 36. I considered which way I should give it to God, and I saw from, Prov. 19. 17. that what was given to the poor was given to God:
Philip 4. 17. Math. 25. 34, 35, 36. I considered which Way I should give it to God, and I saw from, Curae 19. 17. that what was given to the poor was given to God:
and contentedly, yet he saith the Philippians, did well in Communicating with his afflictions, and tells them that their Charity towards him was an odour of a sweet smell, a Sacrifice acceptable and well pleasing to God.
and contentedly, yet he Says the Philippians, did well in Communicating with his afflictions, and tells them that their Charity towards him was an odour of a sweet smell, a Sacrifice acceptable and well pleasing to God.
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his frequent Fastings and Humiliations, his fervent and wrestling Prayers for the peace of Jerusalem; his affectionate sympathizing with her in her Sufferings, are the undeniable Testimonies of his Love.
his frequent Fastings and Humiliations, his fervent and wrestling Prayers for the peace of Jerusalem; his affectionate sympathizing with her in her Sufferings, Are the undeniable Testimonies of his Love.
His own Liberality and stirring up of others thereunto, for the Education of such poor Schollars as were hopeful for the work of the Ministry is the effect of the same Principle.
His own Liberality and stirring up of Others thereunto, for the Education of such poor Scholars as were hopeful for the work of the Ministry is the Effect of the same Principle.
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To which must be added his Last-will and Testament, wherein out of pure zeal and Love to the Service and Enlargement of the Church, he hath bequeathed the greatest part of his well furnished Library, even the choicest and most valuable of his Books to Gonvile and Caius Colledge in Cambridge; with five Hundred pounds to be laid out by his Executrix in purchasing a Free-hold Estate,
To which must be added his Last-will and Testament, wherein out of pure zeal and Love to the Service and Enlargement of the Church, he hath bequeathed the greatest part of his well furnished Library, even the Choicest and most valuable of his Books to Gonvile and Caius College in Cambridge; with five Hundred pounds to be laid out by his Executrix in purchasing a Freehold Estate,
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Providing that such only be Elected thereto, as are poor, or Orphans, or the Sons of poor Ministers of the best and most hopeful parts, obliging them to the Study of Divinity and the Ministerial work;
Providing that such only be Elected thereto, as Are poor, or Orphans, or the Sons of poor Ministers of the best and most hopeful parts, obliging them to the Study of Divinity and the Ministerial work;
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Besides which he hath also bequeathed, in Case his only Daughter shall die before she shall accomplish the Age of one and twenty years, Twenty pounds per Annum to be setled upon the Colledge in New England, for the Education of a Converted Indian, or any other that will learn the Indian Language to be a Minister,
Beside which he hath also bequeathed, in Case his only Daughter shall die before she shall accomplish the Age of one and twenty Years, Twenty pounds per Annum to be settled upon the College in New England, for the Education of a Converted Indian, or any other that will Learn the Indian Language to be a Minister,
for when he heard of that wasting Fire that laid so great a part of Boston in N. E. in Ashes, he sent thither freely to be distributed among the Sufferers, a considerable quantity of his Books, Entituled Counsel to the Afflicted, which he had wrote upon the occasion of the Burning of London.) Beyond which he hath also given Twenty five pound to Charitable uses.
for when he herd of that wasting Fire that laid so great a part of Boston in N. E. in Ashes, he sent thither freely to be distributed among the Sufferers, a considerable quantity of his Books, Entitled Counsel to the Afflicted, which he had wrote upon the occasion of the Burning of London.) Beyond which he hath also given Twenty five pound to Charitable uses.
or the tenderness of a Father, so ordering his Charity to others, as withal securing to his Widow and Fatherless Child, not only a necessary and Competent,
or the tenderness of a Father, so ordering his Charity to Others, as withal securing to his Widow and Fatherless Child, not only a necessary and Competent,
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Hitherto the Reader hath had an account of this Eminent Saint given him for the most part from those Acts and Exercises of his life, by which he was visible to the discerning and judicious eyes of those that knew him.
Hitherto the Reader hath had an account of this Eminent Saint given him for the most part from those Acts and Exercises of his life, by which he was visible to the discerning and judicious eyes of those that knew him.
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We shall now proceed to give a further account of those his own observations, and experiences of himself through which we may look into the very frame and temper, the thoughts and affections of his heart, some of which he hath thus recorded. His Observations and Experiences.
We shall now proceed to give a further account of those his own observations, and experiences of himself through which we may look into the very frame and temper, the thoughts and affections of his heart, Some of which he hath thus recorded. His Observations and Experiences.
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Jan. 10. 1653. In reading of Calvins Institutions I met with that place in Isa. 44. 3. Upon the reading whereof (having been the the night before under Conviction of the emptiness and barrenness of my Soul,
Jan. 10. 1653. In reading of Calvin's Institutions I met with that place in Isaiah 44. 3. Upon the reading whereof (having been the the night before under Conviction of the emptiness and Barrenness of my Soul,
and some despondency of Spirit thereupon) I conceived some hope, and found my Soul lifted up towards God, to wait for and expect the shedding abroad of his Spirit in my Soul, seeing he had said, he would pour it out upon the dry ground; but alas!
and Some despondency of Spirit thereupon) I conceived Some hope, and found my Soul lifted up towards God, to wait for and expect the shedding abroad of his Spirit in my Soul, seeing he had said, he would pour it out upon the dry ground; but alas!
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when I was reading the Scripture according to my usual Custom, the Lord did rebuke the despondency of my Spirit from those words of the Prophet Isa. 40. 27. Why sayest thou O Jacob, and speakest O Israel my way is hid from the Lord,
when I was reading the Scripture according to my usual Custom, the Lord did rebuke the despondency of my Spirit from those words of the Prophet Isaiah 40. 27. Why Sayest thou Oh Jacob, and Speakest Oh Israel my Way is hid from the Lord,
v. 28 ▪ 29. 31. Hast thou not known, hast thou not heard? (if thou hast not known it by experience having found his everlasting Arms under thee for thy support,
v. 28 ▪ 29. 31. Hast thou not known, hast thou not herd? (if thou hast not known it by experience having found his everlasting Arms under thee for thy support,
Having formerly perceived a desperate hardness in my heart, that that Word, which works upon others, should do me no good, that no means, no mercies did melt my Soul,
Having formerly perceived a desperate hardness in my heart, that that Word, which works upon Others, should do me no good, that no means, no Mercies did melt my Soul,
After Prayer I was encouraged from the Lord in reading Mr. Hooker upon Act. 2. 37. who from those words, When they heard these things they (who had Crucified our Lord Christ) were pricked at the heart, raiseth this observation, It is possible even for the most stubborn sinner to get a broken heart.
After Prayer I was encouraged from the Lord in reading Mr. Hooker upon Act. 2. 37. who from those words, When they herd these things they (who had crucified our Lord christ) were pricked At the heart, Raiseth this observation, It is possible even for the most stubborn sinner to get a broken heart.
And now O my Soul, Why art thou cast down? Is not the Lord greater than thy heart? Can Satan be more malicious to destroy thee than the Lord is merciful to save thee? Yet the actings of my Faith hereupon are but faint.
And now Oh my Soul, Why art thou cast down? Is not the Lord greater than thy heart? Can Satan be more malicious to destroy thee than the Lord is merciful to save thee? Yet the actings of my Faith hereupon Are but faint.
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I have sometimes found my condition much like the man mentioned Joh. 5. who lay a long time by the pool of Bethesda, but was not able to put himself in, that he might be healed,
I have sometime found my condition much like the man mentioned John 5. who lay a long time by the pool of Bethesda, but was not able to put himself in, that he might be healed,
but as yet nothing come to perfection, I thought of and found that I had cause to take up the complaint of Hezekiah in another case, It is a day of trouble and rebuke, the Children are come to the Birth,
but as yet nothing come to perfection, I Thought of and found that I had cause to take up the complaint of Hezekiah in Another case, It is a day of trouble and rebuke, the Children Are come to the Birth,
Shall I bring to the Birth, and not cause to bring forth, saith the Lord? Shall I cause to bring forth and shut the Womb, saith thy God? O my Soul wait thou on God, who will perfect his own work in thee.
Shall I bring to the Birth, and not cause to bring forth, Says the Lord? Shall I cause to bring forth and shut the Womb, Says thy God? Oh my Soul wait thou on God, who will perfect his own work in thee.
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Hereupon I am made to cry out with St. Paul, O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from this body of Death? O Lord be not thou far from me,
Hereupon I am made to cry out with Saint Paul, Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from this body of Death? O Lord be not thou Far from me,
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For when I have been disquieted by the Actings of my sin, that which hath recovered me to my former Peace, hath not been (that I could find) God speaking Peace through the blood of Christ,
For when I have been disquieted by the Actings of my since, that which hath recovered me to my former Peace, hath not been (that I could find) God speaking Peace through the blood of christ,
Hence I come to see what great need I have, and that it is of singular use to watch over my Soul in all its ways, both in reference to sin, that I fall not into it,
Hence I come to see what great need I have, and that it is of singular use to watch over my Soul in all its ways, both in Referente to since, that I fallen not into it,
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For as Satan keeps some alienated from God by the gross pollutions of the world; So others from Christ by their Establishing a Righteousness of their own.
For as Satan keeps Some alienated from God by the gross pollutions of the world; So Others from christ by their Establishing a Righteousness of their own.
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The Lord God in his wisdom, was pleased when he delivered his people out of Egypt, before he brought them to Canaan, to lead them 40 years in the wilderness,
The Lord God in his Wisdom, was pleased when he Delivered his people out of Egypt, before he brought them to Canaan, to led them 40 Years in the Wilderness,
when as he could have led them a nearer way to Canaan, Exod. 13. 17. He chose rather to lead them through the great and terrible Wilderness, Jer. 2. 6. where were fiery Serpents and Scorpions,
when as he could have led them a nearer Way to Canaan, Exod 13. 17. He chosen rather to led them through the great and terrible Wilderness, Jer. 2. 6. where were fiery Serpents and Scorpions,
and do them good in the latter end, Deut. 8. 15, 16. Doest thou find it so, O my Soul, in thy travail towards the Heavenly Canaan: Doest thou walk through much Spiritual drought, a land of deserts,
and do them good in the latter end, Deuteronomy 8. 15, 16. Dost thou find it so, Oh my Soul, in thy travail towards the Heavenly Canaan: Dost thou walk through much Spiritual drought, a land of deserts,
Dost meet with a flinty heart, and fiery temptations? Know that the Lord doth this to humble thee. (which through his grace thou hast sometimes found,) and to prove thee, i. e, to discover thee to thy self (for he himself knows thy thoughts afar off) and this way of God through grace hath been a means of discovering much of thy corrupt heart to thee) and that he may doe thee good in the latter end.
Dost meet with a flinty heart, and fiery temptations? Know that the Lord does this to humble thee. (which through his grace thou hast sometime found,) and to prove thee, i. e, to discover thee to thy self (for he himself knows thy thoughts afar off) and this Way of God through grace hath been a means of discovering much of thy corrupt heart to thee) and that he may do thee good in the latter end.
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When thou findest any secret unwillingness to ordinances or duties, then stir up thy self to wait upon God, expecting that he hath some special mercy for thee, which Satan would hinder thee off.
When thou Findest any secret unwillingness to ordinances or duties, then stir up thy self to wait upon God, expecting that he hath Some special mercy for thee, which Satan would hinder thee off.
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I stood convinced before the Lord of unbelief, and that I was a lost creature because thereof, from the words of our Saviour, Joh. 3. 18. He that believeth not is Condemned already.
I stood convinced before the Lord of unbelief, and that I was a lost creature Because thereof, from the words of our Saviour, John 3. 18. He that Believeth not is Condemned already.
Conscience tells me that I am yet in unbelief, that I want that faith which is accompanied with the new birth Joh. 1. 12, 13. that faith which should purge me from Atheism, formality,
Conscience tells me that I am yet in unbelief, that I want that faith which is accompanied with the new birth John 1. 12, 13. that faith which should purge me from Atheism, formality,
I fear I shall out-grow this Conviction of thy word, as at other times, I feel a careless Spirit, that would make light of Eternity, and of Jesus Christ.
I Fear I shall outgrow this Conviction of thy word, as At other times, I feel a careless Spirit, that would make Light of Eternity, and of jesus christ.
I have sometimes Prayed against sin, resolving against it, striven with it, avoided occasions thereto (all which a natural man may do) but sin hath returned upon me, and overcome me.
I have sometime Prayed against since, resolving against it, striven with it, avoided occasions thereto (all which a natural man may do) but since hath returned upon me, and overcome me.
Lord, When shall the day dawn, and the Day-Star arise in my heart? When shall the Day-spring from on high, visit my Soul, to give light to him that sits in darkness,
Lord, When shall the day dawn, and the Day-Star arise in my heart? When shall the Dayspring from on high, visit my Soul, to give Light to him that sits in darkness,
That which kept me a long time from resolving to give up my whole heart to God in Covenant, was a fear that I should break my Covenant and so double my sin.
That which kept me a long time from resolving to give up my Whole heart to God in Covenant, was a Fear that I should break my Covenant and so double my since.
A Strong encouragement thou hast O my Soul, to enter Covenant with God, to serve him with thy whole heart, from that portion of his Word, which thou didst read this morning, May. 11. 1654. in Jer. 30. 21, 22. Who is this that engaged his heart to approach unto me saith the Lord? Ye shall be my people and I will be your God.
A Strong encouragement thou hast Oh my Soul, to enter Covenant with God, to serve him with thy Whole heart, from that portion of his Word, which thou didst read this morning, May. 11. 1654. in Jer. 30. 21, 22. Who is this that engaged his heart to approach unto me Says the Lord? You shall be my people and I will be your God.
Since my Covenanting with God I come to see more fully the truth of that place, Rom. 8. 7. The carnal mind is enmity against God, is not subject to the Law of God, neither indeed can be.
Since my Covenanting with God I come to see more Fully the truth of that place, Rom. 8. 7. The carnal mind is enmity against God, is not Subject to the Law of God, neither indeed can be.
and this enmity hath lyen hid under, and been covered with a performance of some duties, which have not been destructive to that evil principle that hath lived in me.
and this enmity hath lyen hid under, and been covered with a performance of Some duties, which have not been destructive to that evil principle that hath lived in me.
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Yea, I find my carnal heart is hungring after the flesh-pots of Egypt, after its old delights and sinful pleasures, is ready to murmur against God in the wilderness and speaks of returning into Egypt, and being impatient of the cross it revolts from God many a time,
Yea, I find my carnal heart is hungering After the fleshpots of Egypt, After its old delights and sinful pleasures, is ready to murmur against God in the Wilderness and speaks of returning into Egypt, and being impatient of the cross it revolts from God many a time,
for my heart was not right with him, neither was I stedfast in his Covenant, Ps. 78. 36, 37. My unstedfastness in my Covenant with the Lord, did arise as far as I perceive from these two grounds, 1. My heart was not right with God when I made it, there was not that inward, cordial, full resolution to part with all Sin,
for my heart was not right with him, neither was I steadfast in his Covenant, Ps. 78. 36, 37. My unsteadfastness in my Covenant with the Lord, did arise as Far as I perceive from these two grounds, 1. My heart was not right with God when I made it, there was not that inward, cordial, full resolution to part with all since,
and that for ever, from an antipathy to it, and dislike of it, neither that inward resolution of cleaving to God, to have him my All in All, to take all my contentment and joy in him,
and that for ever, from an antipathy to it, and dislike of it, neither that inward resolution of cleaving to God, to have him my All in All, to take all my contentment and joy in him,
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and while I was slothful, and negligent, my heart was stolen away by the Devil, and the World, and is now in league again with Sin. Lord, make me upright,
and while I was slothful, and negligent, my heart was stolen away by the devil, and the World, and is now in league again with Sin. Lord, make me upright,
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and lost estate in the reading and hearing of his Word, that when I went to Prayer, I was before him as a lost creature, being under wrath and the sentence of death, lying in my blood and pollution.
and lost estate in the reading and hearing of his Word, that when I went to Prayer, I was before him as a lost creature, being under wrath and the sentence of death, lying in my blood and pollution.
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Now whereas before I found my heart carried out in begging Sanctification, I did now cry to God for the blood of Christ to wash away the guilt of my sin, I did not before prize Justifying Grace so as now in some weak measure I was made to doe.
Now whereas before I found my heart carried out in begging Sanctification, I did now cry to God for the blood of christ to wash away the guilt of my since, I did not before prize Justifying Grace so as now in Some weak measure I was made to do.
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I have laboured to work these convictions upon my heart, but I found such a roving heart, such a slighty heart so possest with vanity that nothing would abide with it.
I have laboured to work these convictions upon my heart, but I found such a roving heart, such a slighty heart so possessed with vanity that nothing would abide with it.
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for the remission of Sin, but for the pouring out of the Spirit, Joh. 7. 38, 39. which Spirit when it is given will shed abroad the love of God in our hearts, Rom. 5. 5. and seal up the assurance of the remission of our sins,
for the remission of since, but for the pouring out of the Spirit, John 7. 38, 39. which Spirit when it is given will shed abroad the love of God in our hearts, Rom. 5. 5. and seal up the assurance of the remission of our Sins,
And Considering further that this Spirit is the free gift of God, Ps. 51. 12. given not according to our works but of free mercy for the sake of Christ, Tit. 3. 4. 5, 6. And considering further that Jesus Christ had received Gifts (of which the Gift of the Spirit is intended) even for the rebellious, that God might dwell among them Ps. 68. 18. I found my heart encouraged to wait upon the Lord for the pouring forth of his Spirit upon me, that I might have my heart renewed and sanctified,
And Considering further that this Spirit is the free gift of God, Ps. 51. 12. given not according to our works but of free mercy for the sake of christ, Tit. 3. 4. 5, 6. And considering further that jesus christ had received Gifts (of which the Gift of the Spirit is intended) even for the rebellious, that God might dwell among them Ps. 68. 18. I found my heart encouraged to wait upon the Lord for the pouring forth of his Spirit upon me, that I might have my heart renewed and sanctified,
Afterwards considering further that the way whereby a poor soul that hath lost Gods image comes to be renewed in heart and mind and made partaker of the divine nature, is by faith in the promises, 2 Pet. 1. 4. and observing how Isaac who inherits the blessing was not born by the strength of Nature but by promise,
Afterwards considering further that the Way whereby a poor soul that hath lost God's image comes to be renewed in heart and mind and made partaker of the divine nature, is by faith in the promises, 2 Pet. 1. 4. and observing how Isaac who inherits the blessing was not born by the strength of Nature but by promise,
and as Isaac was born through the promise, so are all believers, Gal. 4. 28. not of the will of man but of God, Joh. 1. 13. and that God giveth power to the faint,
and as Isaac was born through the promise, so Are all believers, Gal. 4. 28. not of the will of man but of God, John 1. 13. and that God gives power to the faint,
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and strength to them that have no might in a way of waiting Isa. 40. 29, 31. I saw from these considerations further ground of hope and waiting upon God, notwithstanding I find my strength perished from me.
and strength to them that have no might in a Way of waiting Isaiah 40. 29, 31. I saw from these considerations further ground of hope and waiting upon God, notwithstanding I find my strength perished from me.
The whole need not a Physitian, Christ deales with Sinners, Mar. 2. 17. He hath said, he will in no wise cast out them that come, to him Joh. 6. 37. why did he shed his blood to wash away our sins.
The Whole need not a physician, christ deals with Sinners, Mar. 2. 17. He hath said, he will in no wise cast out them that come, to him John 6. 37. why did he shed his blood to wash away our Sins.
How is he the Lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world, if he should cast off guilty Souls when they come unto him? Is there not a fountain opened for sin and for uncleanness to wash in? Zach. 13. 1. What though I be in my blood,
How is he the Lamb of God that Takes away the Sins of the world, if he should cast off guilty Souls when they come unto him? Is there not a fountain opened for since and for uncleanness to wash in? Zach 13. 1. What though I be in my blood,
yet if I go to Christ, he will not loath me, Ezek. 16. 6, 8. but will sprinkle clean water upon me and wash me from my filthyness, Ezek. 36. 25. When therefore I find guilt upon me, I will look to Jesus Christ in such promises as these, Isa. 1. 18. — 43. 25, 26. — 44. 21, 22. I will cry unto him that I may have the pardon of my sin Sealed up to my Soul in these promises by his Holy Spirit.
yet if I go to christ, he will not loath me, Ezekiel 16. 6, 8. but will sprinkle clean water upon me and wash me from my filthiness, Ezekiel 36. 25. When Therefore I find guilt upon me, I will look to jesus christ in such promises as these, Isaiah 1. 18. — 43. 25, 26. — 44. 21, 22. I will cry unto him that I may have the pardon of my since Sealed up to my Soul in these promises by his Holy Spirit.
Neither shall my rebellious heart, the perverseness, and corruption of my Nature discourage me, but I will with David beg a new heart and a right Spirit, Ps. 51. 10. I will say as Ephraim, Jer. 31. 18. Turn thou me and I shall be turned.
Neither shall my rebellious heart, the perverseness, and corruption of my Nature discourage me, but I will with David beg a new heart and a right Spirit, Ps. 51. 10. I will say as Ephraim, Jer. 31. 18. Turn thou me and I shall be turned.
God hath sent Christ to bless us in turning us from our iniquities Act. 3. 26. and to destroy what Satan hath wrought in us. 1. Joh. 3. 8. therefore when I feel sin prevail and lead me captive, I will with Paul cry out of this body of death, Rom. 7. 24. and go to God in Jesus Christ, through such promises as these, Mic. 7. 18, 19. Rom. 6. 14. Math. 11. 28. Isa. 45. 22. Jer. 31. 33. Ezek. 36. 26.
God hath sent christ to bless us in turning us from our iniquities Act. 3. 26. and to destroy what Satan hath wrought in us. 1. John 3. 8. Therefore when I feel since prevail and led me captive, I will with Paul cry out of this body of death, Rom. 7. 24. and go to God in jesus christ, through such promises as these, Mic. 7. 18, 19. Rom. 6. 14. Math. 11. 28. Isaiah 45. 22. Jer. 31. 33. Ezekiel 36. 26.
When I feel my self graceless, I will look to him who is full of grace, Joh. 1. 14. 16. and hath promised to give grace, Ps. 84. 11 even an heart to love him, Deut. 30. 6. and to put his fear into us, Jer. 32. 40. and to withhold no good thing,
When I feel my self graceless, I will look to him who is full of grace, John 1. 14. 16. and hath promised to give grace, Ps. 84. 11 even an heart to love him, Deuteronomy 30. 6. and to put his Fear into us, Jer. 32. 40. and to withhold no good thing,
When I find the plague of an hard dead heart upon me, I will look unto the Lord, who quickens the dead, Rom. 4. 17. and can raise Children to Abraham out of Stones, Math. 3. 9. I will look unto him in his Covenant, promising to take away the heart of Stone,
When I find the plague of an hard dead heart upon me, I will look unto the Lord, who quickens the dead, Rom. 4. 17. and can raise Children to Abraham out of Stones, Math. 3. 9. I will look unto him in his Covenant, promising to take away the heart of Stone,
but I will search my heart, and try my ways, and see what cause I have given the Lord to depart from me, Lam. 3. 40. Josh. 7. 11. 12, 13. Isa. 59. 2. I will earnestly seek the Lord that he would return,
but I will search my heart, and try my ways, and see what cause I have given the Lord to depart from me, Lam. 3. 40. Josh. 7. 11. 12, 13. Isaiah 59. 2. I will earnestly seek the Lord that he would return,
When I have neglected my watch, and fallen, and been unstedfast in Covenant with God I will not despair but look to God in Christ, that he would pardon my sin, grant me repentance, and restore me.
When I have neglected my watch, and fallen, and been unsteadfast in Covenant with God I will not despair but look to God in christ, that he would pardon my since, grant me Repentance, and restore me.
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The Covenant of grace admits of repentance after sin, Levit. 26. 21. 40. 41, 42. Yea God hath exalted Christ to give repentance, Act. 5. 31. hath promised to heal back-slidings, Hos. 14. 4. invites backsliders to return, Jer. 3. 1, 12, 13, 14.
The Covenant of grace admits of Repentance After since, Levit. 26. 21. 40. 41, 42. Yea God hath exalted christ to give Repentance, Act. 5. 31. hath promised to heal backslidings, Hos. 14. 4. invites backsliders to return, Jer. 3. 1, 12, 13, 14.
How did David behave himself when Iniquities prevailed over him? He goeth to God, to purge away his transgression, Ps. 65. 3. he maketh Supplication to God that he would not cast him out of his presence, Ps. 51. 11. he confesseth his sin,
How did David behave himself when Iniquities prevailed over him? He Goes to God, to purge away his Transgression, Ps. 65. 3. he makes Supplication to God that he would not cast him out of his presence, Ps. 51. 11. he Confesses his since,
and God pardons him, Ps. 32. 5. which should encourage, all the Godly when they have fallen, to return to the Lord ver. 6. St. John layeth strict charge upon Believers, that they sin not,
and God Pardons him, Ps. 32. 5. which should encourage, all the Godly when they have fallen, to return to the Lord ver. 6. Saint John Layeth strict charge upon Believers, that they sin not,
Though thou hast played the harlot with many Lovers yet the Lord calleth thee to return, Jer. 3. 1. God commands us to forgive our Brother, seven times a day,
Though thou hast played the harlot with many Lovers yet the Lord calls thee to return, Jer. 3. 1. God commands us to forgive our Brother, seven times a day,
if he return and repent, Luk. 17. 4. yea not only seven times, but seventy times seven, Math. 18. 21, 22. And will not God much more forgive us though we fall oft,
if he return and Repent, Luk. 17. 4. yea not only seven times, but seventy times seven, Math. 18. 21, 22. And will not God much more forgive us though we fallen oft,
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Dec. 9. 1655. Having found much formality in my duties on the Sabbath, and seeing my self lost in them, I put the question to my Soul, what if thou die this night? What is thy hope? How wilt thou appear before God? Righteousness of thine own thou hast none to trust to, thou seest how thou sinnest every day,
Dec. 9. 1655. Having found much formality in my duties on the Sabbath, and seeing my self lost in them, I put the question to my Soul, what if thou die this night? What is thy hope? How wilt thou appear before God? Righteousness of thine own thou hast none to trust to, thou See how thou Sinnest every day,
Upon this enquiry the good Spirit of God brought to my remembrance, 1 Cor. 1. 30. God hath made Christ Righteousness to us, and Jer. 23. 6. This is the Name by which he shall be called.
Upon this enquiry the good Spirit of God brought to my remembrance, 1 Cor. 1. 30. God hath made christ Righteousness to us, and Jer. 23. 6. This is the Name by which he shall be called.
God may sometimes defer to give an Answer to a gracious and well qualified Prayer. 1. To correct our deafness to his voice. 2. To put us upon more earnest seeking of him. 3. To exercise and try our graces.
God may sometime defer to give an Answer to a gracious and well qualified Prayer. 1. To correct our deafness to his voice. 2. To put us upon more earnest seeking of him. 3. To exercise and try our graces.
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Sarah tarried long for a Son, and then had an Isaac. So did Hanna, but then had a Samuel. So Elizabeth but then had a John, my heart rejoyced at this, hoping that God would give an high degree of brokenness of heart in his own due time,
Sarah tarried long for a Son, and then had an Isaac. So did Hannah, but then had a Samuel. So Elizabeth but then had a John, my heart rejoiced At this, hoping that God would give an high degree of brokenness of heart in his own due time,
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In the evening on my Bed considering on this Love of God, whence it should come to pass that the Lord should deal thus graciously with me, it was answered me from Mic. 7. 18. He passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage because he delighteth in mercy.
In the evening on my Bed considering on this Love of God, whence it should come to pass that the Lord should deal thus graciously with me, it was answered me from Mic. 7. 18. He passes by the Transgression of the remnant of his heritage Because he delights in mercy.
I was convinced that God was willing to bestow his Son upon me, because he did not only invite me Isa. 55. 1. and Command me 1 Joh. 3. 23. but even beseech and entreat me to receive Christ. 2 Cor. 5. 20. I was further convinced of Gods real intention,
I was convinced that God was willing to bestow his Son upon me, Because he did not only invite me Isaiah 55. 1. and Command me 1 John 3. 23. but even beseech and entreat me to receive christ. 2 Cor. 5. 20. I was further convinced of God's real intention,
Now whence is all this but from the Love and mercy of God that he should be thus willing to have me take his Son? Now who am I that I should withstand God? Why should I forsake my own Mercies? Lord thou hast shewn me that my former revoltings shall not hinder this thy mercy,
Now whence is all this but from the Love and mercy of God that he should be thus willing to have me take his Son? Now who am I that I should withstand God? Why should I forsake my own mercies? Lord thou hast shown me that my former revoltings shall not hinder this thy mercy,
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if I will acknowledge my sin, renounce my self, return unto thee and embrace thy Son. Jer. 3. 12, 13. O Lord, I thankfully accept thy offer of Grace, I come unto thee, Oh give me thy Son;
if I will acknowledge my since, renounce my self, return unto thee and embrace thy Son. Jer. 3. 12, 13. O Lord, I thankfully accept thy offer of Grace, I come unto thee, O give me thy Son;
So that I lay in a poor desolate, forsaken condition under much confusion, yet in the evening a little before going to bed, seeking the Lord again I was revived in reading Psal. 40. especially v. 17. I am poor and needy yet the Lord thinketh upon me, &c. and next morning in reading Psal. 9. 10. 18. Thou Lord hast not forsaken them that seek thee;
So that I lay in a poor desolate, forsaken condition under much confusion, yet in the evening a little before going to Bed, seeking the Lord again I was revived in reading Psalm 40. especially v. 17. I am poor and needy yet the Lord Thinketh upon me, etc. and next morning in reading Psalm 9. 10. 18. Thou Lord hast not forsaken them that seek thee;
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But going into the Country the same day, among friends and variety of worldly Affairs, I lost something of the savour and relish which the good Word of God left upon me.
But going into the Country the same day, among Friends and variety of worldly Affairs, I lost something of the savour and relish which the good Word of God left upon me.
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from whence the Lord gave me this Instruction, That I am a poor silly wretch, knowing neither how to want nor how to abound, apt to murmur and repine in Straits,
from whence the Lord gave me this Instruction, That I am a poor silly wretch, knowing neither how to want nor how to abound, apt to murmur and repine in Straits,
and after Prayer I read 1 Joh. 2 ch. and I was made in a more special manner to take notice of v. 5. Whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected.
and After Prayer I read 1 John 2 changed. and I was made in a more special manner to take notice of v. 5. Whoso Keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected.
Jan. 25. The Lord helped me with Tears to bewall mine abominations, even my Original and actual sins, my formality, Earthliness, alienation from him, &c. therein he did remember and fulfil that gracious promise Ezek. 36. 31. I found Godly sorrow sweet, not only in the root and fountain thereof (it being a Covenant blessing) but in the very Actings of it.
Jan. 25. The Lord helped me with Tears to bewall mine abominations, even my Original and actual Sins, my formality, Earthliness, alienation from him, etc. therein he did Remember and fulfil that gracious promise Ezekiel 36. 31. I found Godly sorrow sweet, not only in the root and fountain thereof (it being a Covenant blessing) but in the very Actings of it.
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Feb. 2. In the Evening upon my Bed the Lord did graciously melt my heart in the sight of sin under this Consideration, that it was against infinite Love.
Feb. 2. In the Evening upon my Bed the Lord did graciously melt my heart in the sighed of since under this Consideration, that it was against infinite Love.
Jan. 15. 1655. Having been the day before with one under great Temptations, and hearing of another under a wounded Spirit, my heart was melted in Prayer,
Jan. 15. 1655. Having been the day before with one under great Temptations, and hearing of Another under a wounded Spirit, my heart was melted in Prayer,
The Spirit saith Come. Rev. 22. 17. Christ saith, Come. Joh. 7. 37. And the Father saith, Come. Mat. 22. 4. And who am I, O Lord, that I should gainsay such Invitations.
The Spirit Says Come. Rev. 22. 17. christ Says, Come. John 7. 37. And the Father Says, Come. Mathew 22. 4. And who am I, Oh Lord, that I should gainsay such Invitations.
Mar. 23. In Singing the 15 th. Psalm I found Comfort, my Conscience bearing me witness that I laboured after those things, which are set down as Characters of a Citizen of the New Jerusalem.
Mar. 23. In Singing the 15 th. Psalm I found Comfort, my Conscience bearing me witness that I laboured After those things, which Are Set down as Characters of a Citizen of the New Jerusalem.
Nov. 23. Examining my self about a work of Grace, I had some Comfort from Ps. 40. 8. Delight in doing the will of God is an Argument of the Law written in the heart.
Nov. 23. Examining my self about a work of Grace, I had Some Comfort from Ps. 40. 8. Delight in doing the will of God is an Argument of the Law written in the heart.
I was somewhat terrified from that word in Job. ch. 42. 7. I was afraid least in my Preaching I should sometimes speak those things of God that were not right,
I was somewhat terrified from that word in Job. changed. 42. 7. I was afraid lest in my Preaching I should sometime speak those things of God that were not right,
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Dec. 7. I found the Lord very much Answering my Prayer in giving very gracious, and powerful Assistance both in Prayer and Preaching at Trinity Lecture on Sabbath day.
Dec. 7. I found the Lord very much Answering my Prayer in giving very gracious, and powerful Assistance both in Prayer and Preaching At Trinity Lecture on Sabbath day.
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and that Afternoon one to whom I had lent a little money brought it me, which was enough for my present necessities, the Circumstances were very remarkable.
and that Afternoon one to whom I had lent a little money brought it me, which was enough for my present necessities, the circumstances were very remarkable.
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I could not but take notice of an evident Answer of Prayer, and a fulfilling of that promise, Prov. 28. 27. He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack.
I could not but take notice of an evident Answer of Prayer, and a fulfilling of that promise, Curae 28. 27. He that gives unto the poor shall not lack.
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but considering also she was a Member of Christ, and therefore I ought to Administer to her Soul, I resolved to commit the taking care of my Name to the Lord, and to do my duty.
but considering also she was a Member of christ, and Therefore I ought to Administer to her Soul, I resolved to commit the taking care of my Name to the Lord, and to do my duty.
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These were some of those observations and experiences which he recorded during his continuance at Cambridge. Upon his removal from thence he intermitted this practice for some years, but resumed it again.
These were Some of those observations and experiences which he recorded during his Continuance At Cambridge. Upon his removal from thence he intermitted this practice for Some Years, but resumed it again.
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Octob. 1662. God put it into my heart, as at other times so especially on Wednesdays (the day on which I was wont to Preach my Lecture) when I was not diverted by some unexpected Providence, to lament after the Lord who had cast me out of my employment in his Vineyard,
October 1662. God put it into my heart, as At other times so especially on Wednesdays (the day on which I was wont to Preach my Lecture) when I was not diverted by Some unexpected Providence, to lament After the Lord who had cast me out of my employment in his Vineyard,
Being sad and dejected because I had sinned now I was under the afflicting hand of God, I was very much revived by Isa. 57. 17, 18. I smote him — he went on in the way of his own heart, I have seen his ways and will heal him.
Being sad and dejected Because I had sinned now I was under the afflicting hand of God, I was very much revived by Isaiah 57. 17, 18. I smote him — he went on in the Way of his own heart, I have seen his ways and will heal him.
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Having afterward sinned again, and been over-powred by a corruption which had oft prevailed over me, I was caused to observe from that Scripture further, that it was not only a single Act of sin which was committed,
Having afterwards sinned again, and been overpowered by a corruption which had oft prevailed over me, I was caused to observe from that Scripture further, that it was not only a single Act of since which was committed,
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Seldom have I had trouble upon my Spirit, but if I have eyed and followed after God, he hath took it off by some word of promise. 2. The observing and pondering of every word and Circumstance in a promise is of great use,
Seldom have I had trouble upon my Spirit, but if I have eyed and followed After God, he hath took it off by Some word of promise. 2. The observing and pondering of every word and Circumstance in a promise is of great use,
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Being another time foiled with the same corruption, and my heart sinking in a despondent frame, I was much revived from Jam. 4. 5. 6. He giveth more grace. Where I saw that even our strongest sins, such as our corrupt natures are most prone to,
Being Another time foiled with the same corruption, and my heart sinking in a despondent frame, I was much revived from Jam. 4. 5. 6. He gives more grace. Where I saw that even our Strongest Sins, such as our corrupt nature's Are most prove to,
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Being troubled that I had sinned against God under his Correcting hand, and having thereby lost my former Comfort which God had spoken to my Soul after my former backslidings, I sighed over the great Treachery and unstedfastness of my heart,
Being troubled that I had sinned against God under his Correcting hand, and having thereby lost my former Comfort which God had spoken to my Soul After my former backslidings, I sighed over the great Treachery and unsteadfastness of my heart,
Apr. 7. I began the day with discourse with some Friends, before I had been at my private Communion with God, I met with a gentle Rebuke from the Providence of God in my Family Affairs,
Apr. 7. I began the day with discourse with Some Friends, before I had been At my private Communion with God, I met with a gentle Rebuke from the Providence of God in my Family Affairs,
Where two things were a great relief to my Faith. 1. God promiseth they should walk after him, notwithstanding their habitual proness to backslide from God. 2. Notwithstanding their refusing to exalt the Lord, though called to it.
Where two things were a great relief to my Faith. 1. God promises they should walk After him, notwithstanding their habitual proneness to backslide from God. 2. Notwithstanding their refusing to exalt the Lord, though called to it.
My grounds were, Gen. 17. I will establish my Covenant between me and thee, and thy seed after thee for an everlasting Covenant, to be a God to thee, and thy seed after thee.
My grounds were, Gen. 17. I will establish my Covenant between me and thee, and thy seed After thee for an everlasting Covenant, to be a God to thee, and thy seed After thee.
It was brought to my mind, that the Covenant is to give pardon of sin, Heb. 8. 10, 12. And whereas faith and regeneration are necessary to Salvation, I considered further that the Covenant is to give all things necessary, to Salvation, 2 Sam. 23. 5. this is all my Salvation.
It was brought to my mind, that the Covenant is to give pardon of since, Hebrew 8. 10, 12. And whereas faith and regeneration Are necessary to Salvation, I considered further that the Covenant is to give all things necessary, to Salvation, 2 Sam. 23. 5. this is all my Salvation.
as from Math. 19. 14. Suffer little Children to come unto me, and from observing how prevalent, faith and Prayer is with God for the remission of sins,
as from Math. 19. 14. Suffer little Children to come unto me, and from observing how prevalent, faith and Prayer is with God for the remission of Sins,
but as I was hearing the word, the Ministers, treating on Gods intention to glorifie himself by all afflictions that he laid upon his people, from that Scripture, Isa. 5. 15, 16. this word Satisfied me, that whatever judgments, God should bring upon me or my family, he would exalt and glorifie his own Name by them;
but as I was hearing the word, the Ministers, treating on God's intention to Glorify himself by all afflictions that he laid upon his people, from that Scripture, Isaiah 5. 15, 16. this word Satisfied me, that whatever Judgments, God should bring upon me or my family, he would exalt and Glorify his own Name by them;
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Especially those two ▪ viz, Ps. 41. 12. As for me, thou settest me before thy face for ever, and this was when under an evil disease, v. 8, which was the fruit of his sin.
Especially those two ▪ videlicet, Ps. 41. 12. As for me, thou settest me before thy face for ever, and this was when under an evil disease, v. 8, which was the fruit of his since.
ver. 4. and Ps. 38. 5, 7. My wounds stink and are corrupt — my loyns are filled with a loathsome disease, &c. though in this visitation he was afflicted with the sense of sin,
ver. 4. and Ps. 38. 5, 7. My wounds stink and Are corrupt — my loins Are filled with a loathsome disease, etc. though in this Visitation he was afflicted with the sense of since,
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Jun. 12. As I was reading, Act. 6. in my Evening course by my self, I observed by comparing ▪ ver. 4. 7. that upon the Apostles giving themselves Continually to prayer,
Jun. 12. As I was reading, Act. 6. in my Evening course by my self, I observed by comparing ▪ ver. 4. 7. that upon the Apostles giving themselves Continually to prayer,
and to the ministry of the word, the number of the disciples, encreased greatly in Jerusalem, and a great company of the Priests were obedient to the faith.
and to the Ministry of the word, the number of the Disciples, increased greatly in Jerusalem, and a great company of the Priests were obedient to the faith.
if I would convert many Souls, and that upon giving my self to prayer, and to the ministry of the word, I was in the most likely way, to convert many Souls to Christ.
if I would convert many Souls, and that upon giving my self to prayer, and to the Ministry of the word, I was in the most likely Way, to convert many Souls to christ.
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Act. 4. 1, 2. the chiefest persecuters of Christ, Math. 16. 21. and 20, 18. the most active in putting Christ to death, Mar. 15. 10, 11. Luk. 19. 47. the multitude that came to apprehend Christ, were sent by the Priests, Joh. 18. 3. the false witnesses were suborned by the Priests Math 26. 59. yet by the power of prayer,
Act. 4. 1, 2. the chiefest persecuters of christ, Math. 16. 21. and 20, 18. the most active in putting christ to death, Mar. 15. 10, 11. Luk. 19. 47. the multitude that Come to apprehend christ, were sent by the Priests, John 18. 3. the false Witnesses were suborned by the Priests Math 26. 59. yet by the power of prayer,
My faith was revived by that Scripture, Isa. 57. 17, 18. I Smote him, he went on frowardly in the way of his own heart, I have seen his ways, and will heal him.
My faith was revived by that Scripture, Isaiah 57. 17, 18. I Smote him, he went on frowardly in the Way of his own heart, I have seen his ways, and will heal him.
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Aug. 2. I was encouraged to write something that might be useful for my generation, from, Jer. 36. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Two things especially from that Scripture, did put me forward to this. 1. writing of the word of God, is a means to Convert souls,
Aug. 2. I was encouraged to write something that might be useful for my generation, from, Jer. 36. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Two things especially from that Scripture, did put me forward to this. 1. writing of the word of God, is a means to Convert Souls,
and could not preach as usually, and such was my case, viz, I was debarred from publick preaching, hereupon I apprehended; God called me to write.
and could not preach as usually, and such was my case, videlicet, I was debarred from public preaching, hereupon I apprehended; God called me to write.
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and the misery of others, and therefore it was just with God to bring affliction into my family, the next day my Wife and, I went over to see our Child,
and the misery of Others, and Therefore it was just with God to bring affliction into my family, the next day my Wife and, I went over to see our Child,
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I was Comforted in calling to mind Gods dealing with Jacob, who met with many afflictions in those removes, which he made at the command of God, He was pursued by his Uncle, put into great fear by his Brother, loseth Deborah his Mothers nurse,
I was Comforted in calling to mind God's dealing with Jacob, who met with many afflictions in those removes, which he made At the command of God, He was pursued by his Uncle, put into great Fear by his Brother, loses Deborah his Mother's nurse,
and Rachel his beloved Wife, His Sons Reuben, Simeon and Levi, fell into foul sins, &c. Hence I saw that God trieth his dear Servants with sudden and sore afflictions in those places to which they have removed at the call of God.
and Rachel his Beloved Wife, His Sons Reuben, Simeon and Levi, fell into foul Sins, etc. Hence I saw that God trieth his dear Servants with sudden and soar afflictions in those places to which they have removed At the call of God.
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as lovely and desirable in the sight of Christ which I determined to put on 1 st, A meek and quiet Spirit, 1 Pet. 3. 4. 2 ly, Faith, Cant. 4. 9. Thou hash ravished my heart my Sister, my spouse, with one of thine Eyes Faith hath the office of an Eye in the Soul Joh. 6. 40. Every one that seeth and believeth Looking unto Jesus, Heb 12. 2. 3 ly Love, Cant. 4. 10. How fair is thy Love, my Sister, &c. 4 ly Humility, Math. 11. 29. Learn of me for I am lowly in heart.
as lovely and desirable in the sighed of christ which I determined to put on 1 Saint, A meek and quiet Spirit, 1 Pet. 3. 4. 2 lie, Faith, Cant 4. 9. Thou hash ravished my heart my Sister, my spouse, with one of thine Eyes Faith hath the office of an Eye in the Soul John 6. 40. Every one that sees and Believeth Looking unto jesus, Hebrew 12. 2. 3 lie Love, Cant 4. 10. How fair is thy Love, my Sister, etc. 4 lie Humility, Math. 11. 29. Learn of me for I am lowly in heart.
and as I was praying, that Scripture was brought to my remembrance, Rom. 3. 3, 4. shall their unbelief make the Faith of God of none effect? God forbid.
and as I was praying, that Scripture was brought to my remembrance, Rom. 3. 3, 4. shall their unbelief make the Faith of God of none Effect? God forbid.
I argued thence that the sins of my holy ▪ things, my deadness and want of holy and due affections, in time of receiving should not make void what God had promised, in and by this ordinance,
I argued thence that the Sins of my holy ▪ things, my deadness and want of holy and due affections, in time of receiving should not make void what God had promised, in and by this Ordinance,
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Oct. 1. Sabbath day, At my Entrance on my morning meditation on Gods Covenant, I had a great combate in my Spirit, about my laying claim to God as my God, having been lately foiled by my sins,
Oct. 1. Sabbath day, At my Entrance on my morning meditation on God's Covenant, I had a great combat in my Spirit, about my laying claim to God as my God, having been lately foiled by my Sins,
but God helped me, and shewed me out of his word that, I might and ought to keep my hold of God as my God, Notwithstanding my often backslidings from him, Jer. 3. 1, 5, 7, 8. yet v. 19. saith God, Thou shalt call me, my Father Hos. 2. 5. with 16. The same evening considering how often and greatly I had sinned, and yet had been forgiven, I pondered on that Scripture.
but God helped me, and showed me out of his word that, I might and ought to keep my hold of God as my God, Notwithstanding my often backslidings from him, Jer. 3. 1, 5, 7, 8. yet v. 19. Says God, Thou shalt call me, my Father Hos. 2. 5. with 16. The same evening considering how often and greatly I had sinned, and yet had been forgiven, I pondered on that Scripture.
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and Considering how I should shew my Love to God, and that much, these Scriptures were hinted to me, Ps. 40. 16. Let such as love thy name say Continually, let the Lord be Magnified, Ps. 97. 10. Ye that Love the Lord hate evil.
and Considering how I should show my Love to God, and that much, these Scriptures were hinted to me, Ps. 40. 16. Let such as love thy name say Continually, let the Lord be Magnified, Ps. 97. 10. You that Love the Lord hate evil.
Joh. 14. 10. If ye Love me keep my Commandments, Joh. 21. 15. Simon lovest thou me? feed my sheep, feed my Lambs, Lord help me thus to shew much love to thee.
John 14. 10. If you Love me keep my commandments, John 21. 15. Simon Lovest thou me? feed my sheep, feed my Lambs, Lord help me thus to show much love to thee.
Yet in time of prayer God magnified his free grace to me, and revived my Souls with that word, 1 Joh. 2. 1, 2. If any man sin we have an Advocate &c. After I had ended my Supplications I pondered on that Scripture,
Yet in time of prayer God magnified his free grace to me, and revived my Souls with that word, 1 John 2. 1, 2. If any man since we have an Advocate etc. After I had ended my Supplications I pondered on that Scripture,
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I was also further encouraged from, Heb. 7. 25. I considered that the Intercession of Christ, answered all charges and accusations that could be brought against those for whom he interceded, Rom. 8. 33. 34. and that the Intercession of Christ kept us •o firmly in the love of God, that nothing could be able to separate us from it, Rom. 8. 34. 35, 38, 39. I considered further that the persons for whom he interceded were such as came to God by him,
I was also further encouraged from, Hebrew 7. 25. I considered that the Intercession of christ, answered all charges and accusations that could be brought against those for whom he interceded, Rom. 8. 33. 34. and that the Intercession of christ kept us •o firmly in the love of God, that nothing could be able to separate us from it, Rom. 8. 34. 35, 38, 39. I considered further that the Persons for whom he interceded were such as Come to God by him,
After these meditations ▪ my Spirit revived and notwithstanding I was before bowed down under the sense of guilt, I went with boldness to God, leaning upon the merits and Intercession of Jesus Christ.
After these meditations ▪ my Spirit revived and notwithstanding I was before bowed down under the sense of guilt, I went with boldness to God, leaning upon the merits and Intercession of jesus christ.
Oct. 13. My Spirit being bowed down with the sense of guilt, because I was foiled by a Sin against which I had prayed many years, I was revived in reading in my course 2 Cor. 12. 7, 8, 9. Whence I observed, 1 st. God seeth it needful for some of his Servants, to meet with buffeting. 2 ly. When God lets loose any corruption, a thorn in the flesh,
Oct. 13. My Spirit being bowed down with the sense of guilt, Because I was foiled by a since against which I had prayed many Years, I was revived in reading in my course 2 Cor. 12. 7, 8, 9. Whence I observed, 1 Saint. God sees it needful for Some of his Servants, to meet with buffeting. 2 lie. When God lets lose any corruption, a thorn in the Flesh,
Paul was insufficient to any good of himself as I am 2 Cor. 3. 5. He had a body of sin and death as well as I, Rom. 7. 23. 24. and Satan assaulted him here as well as me,
Paul was insufficient to any good of himself as I am 2 Cor. 3. 5. He had a body of since and death as well as I, Rom. 7. 23. 24. and Satan assaulted him Here as well as me,
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and therefore if Gods grace was sufficient for Paul, why not for me also? what God spake to Paul, I applied as spoken to me, according to, Math. 22. 31, 32. Christ saith, what was spoken by God to Moses was spoken to them,
and Therefore if God's grace was sufficient for Paul, why not for me also? what God spoke to Paul, I applied as spoken to me, according to, Math. 22. 31, 32. christ Says, what was spoken by God to Moses was spoken to them,
yet a kind of mental implicit vow, which I broke, and being under the sense of guilt, was revived by reading a passage concerning David in Mr. Harris his works. p. 490.
yet a kind of mental implicit Voelli, which I broke, and being under the sense of guilt, was revived by reading a passage Concerning David in Mr. Harris his works. p. 490.
so many vows as he had made, so many pieces of Holy Scripture as he had proved, &c. should not have made him an whole man? Who would have dreamed that after all this so many dregs of adultery, of treachery, of murder, should have been left remaining in him,
so many vows as he had made, so many Pieces of Holy Scripture as he had proved, etc. should not have made him an Whole man? Who would have dreamed that After all this so many dregs of adultery, of treachery, of murder, should have been left remaining in him,
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I was also much comforted against the sense of my sin from, Isa. 54. 9. This is as the waters of Noah unto me; for as I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth,
I was also much comforted against the sense of my since from, Isaiah 54. 9. This is as the waters of Noah unto me; for as I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth,
I considered further that the Covenant which God made with Noah, and was confirmed with an Oath, was made with a Non obstante multiplici peccato hominis, with a promise it should stand valid notwithstanding the imaginations of the heart of man are evil from his youth, Gen. 8. 21. I considered further that notwithstanding the Covenant with Noah, there might be immoderate rains which might prove a great affliction,
I considered further that the Covenant which God made with Noah, and was confirmed with an Oath, was made with a Non Obstacle multiplici Peccato hominis, with a promise it should stand valid notwithstanding the Imaginations of the heart of man Are evil from his youth, Gen. 8. 21. I considered further that notwithstanding the Covenant with Noah, there might be immoderate rains which might prove a great affliction,
and such Christ invited, and also from Psal. 65. 3, 4. David when he found iniquity prevailing, did yet conclude that upon his approaching to God in his Ordinances, he should be satisfied.
and such christ invited, and also from Psalm 65. 3, 4. David when he found iniquity prevailing, did yet conclude that upon his approaching to God in his Ordinances, he should be satisfied.
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Mar. 25. 1666. Being Lords day, and the first day the Oxford Act for removing of Non-Conformists from the places where they had been Ministers, and from Corporations, took place.
Mar. 25. 1666. Being lords day, and the First day the Oxford Act for removing of nonconformists from the places where they had been Ministers, and from Corporations, took place.
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Whence I was instructed that the mind of God in this unsetling Providence as to my abode here, was to stir me up to seek more industriously after the Kingdom of Heaven.
Whence I was instructed that the mind of God in this unsettling Providence as to my Abided Here, was to stir me up to seek more industriously After the Kingdom of Heaven.
Whence I saw that this change was to promote a greater awe, and dread of God upon my Soul. The Lord great that this Providence may have these effects upon me.
Whence I saw that this change was to promote a greater awe, and dread of God upon my Soul. The Lord great that this Providence may have these effects upon me.
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v. 1. and encouraged me to hope for the acceptation of my Person and Services from Isa. 56. 6, 7. Nov. 23. Being a day of private humiliation for my unprofitableness under my afflictions, sighing under my incorrigibleness, God minded me of Jer. 31. 18. 20. which much refreshed me and strengthened my Faith. Blessed be God.
v. 1. and encouraged me to hope for the acceptation of my Person and Services from Isaiah 56. 6, 7. Nov. 23. Being a day of private humiliation for my unprofitableness under my afflictions, sighing under my incorrigibleness, God minded me of Jer. 31. 18. 20. which much refreshed me and strengthened my Faith. Blessed be God.
Jan. 1. Having some days before felt much of the sinfulness, and filthiness of my own heart, sin not only arising but leading me Captive, I was afraid that because of my sinfulness, God being most holy would cast me out of his favour.
Jan. 1. Having Some days before felt much of the sinfulness, and filthiness of my own heart, sin not only arising but leading me Captive, I was afraid that Because of my sinfulness, God being most holy would cast me out of his favour.
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But the Lord instructed me from Psal. 89. 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35. that his holiness should not deter me from expecting the accomplishment of his promises,
But the Lord instructed me from Psalm 89. 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35. that his holiness should not deter me from expecting the accomplishment of his promises,
Where I considered. 1. That David found in his heart a proness to presumptuous sins, which made him cry out, Keep back thy servant, &c. 2. He was not without fear or danger,
Where I considered. 1. That David found in his heart a proneness to presumptuous Sins, which made him cry out, Keep back thy servant, etc. 2. He was not without Fear or danger,
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Febr. 6. Being a day of Humiliation, I was much indisposed to the duties of the day, I found my heart unfit to Pray in private, and to perform Family exercise.
February 6. Being a day of Humiliation, I was much indisposed to the duties of the day, I found my heart unfit to Pray in private, and to perform Family exercise.
The sense of guilt had clouded and bowed down my Soul. In the Evening God revived my Soul with Isa. 64. 6, 7, 8. They complained they were all as an unclean thing, their righteousness as filthy rags, there was a flagging of the Spirit of prayer,
The sense of guilt had clouded and bowed down my Soul. In the Evening God revived my Soul with Isaiah 64. 6, 7, 8. They complained they were all as an unclean thing, their righteousness as filthy rags, there was a flagging of the Spirit of prayer,
if that which you have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye shall continue in the Father and the Son. By which I was encouraged to hold fast what Instructions, Comforts and Supports I had formerly received from God.
if that which you have herd from the beginning shall remain in you, you shall continue in the Father and the Son. By which I was encouraged to hold fast what Instructions, Comforts and Supports I had formerly received from God.
Joh. 6. 45. from the beginning, viz. from the time they began to believe in Christ, Heb. 3. 14. Nov. 28. 1669. Being Saturday, I was visited with a Feaver.
John 6. 45. from the beginning, viz. from the time they began to believe in christ, Hebrew 3. 14. Nov. 28. 1669. Being Saturday, I was visited with a Fever.
When I was under the Visitation I looked over my Evidences for Heaven, & had comfortable hopes of my Salvation from several promises, whereby the fear of Death was removed.
When I was under the Visitation I looked over my Evidences for Heaven, & had comfortable hope's of my Salvation from several promises, whereby the Fear of Death was removed.
as though I had heard God speaking to me out of Isa. 57. 15. I who am the high and lofty one that inhabit Eternity, &c. and then methought it was said to me, Surgite Ministri & servi, praedicate Evangelium ad Conversionem peccatorum.
as though I had herd God speaking to me out of Isaiah 57. 15. I who am the high and lofty one that inhabit Eternity, etc. and then methought it was said to me, Surgite Ministri & servi, predicate Evangelium ad Conversionem peccatorum.
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3. I was under many Engagements to glorifie God, as 1 st. The many and great mercies I have received for my Soul, by the Teachings and Consolations of his Spirit,
3. I was under many Engagements to Glorify God, as 1 Saint. The many and great Mercies I have received for my Soul, by the Teachings and Consolations of his Spirit,
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Psal. 50. 15. 3 ly, The wonderful preservation I have had from mine Enemies, notwithstanding all the hazards I have run of falling into their hands, by Preaching the Gospel at home and abroad, which should engage me to extol and glorifie God. Psal. 30. 1.
Psalm 50. 15. 3 lie, The wondered preservation I have had from mine Enemies, notwithstanding all the hazards I have run of falling into their hands, by Preaching the Gospel At home and abroad, which should engage me to extol and Glorify God. Psalm 30. 1.
July 17. 1672. God having opened a door for the free exercise of my Ministry by his Majesties most Gracious Declaration, I was desired both at Ipswich and Colchester to Minister to them.
July 17. 1672. God having opened a door for the free exercise of my Ministry by his Majesties most Gracious Declaration, I was desired both At Ipswich and Colchester to Minister to them.
I considered of it and had encouragement from the Word thereto, as 1 Pet. 5. 2. 4. with vers. 7. as also from Josh. 1. 9. Joshua had difficult work before him, potent Enemies that dwelt in fenced Cities, the people with whom he had to do, had so exasperated Moses his Spirit by their frequent murmurings, that once he cried out to God to be killed out of hand, that he might not see his own wretchedness, Numb. 11. 15. another time he spake so unadvisedly with his lips that he angred God,
I considered of it and had encouragement from the Word thereto, as 1 Pet. 5. 2. 4. with vers. 7. as also from Josh. 1. 9. joshua had difficult work before him, potent Enemies that dwelled in fenced Cities, the people with whom he had to do, had so exasperated Moses his Spirit by their frequent murmurings, that once he cried out to God to be killed out of hand, that he might not see his own wretchedness, Numb. 11. 15. Another time he spoke so unadvisedly with his lips that he angered God,
be of good courage, &c. and gives him two Arguments to encourage him. 1 st. His Call, Have not I Commanded thee? 2 ly. A promise of his Presence, as his God.
be of good courage, etc. and gives him two Arguments to encourage him. 1 Saint. His Call, Have not I Commanded thee? 2 lie. A promise of his Presence, as his God.
Whence I Obs. 1. God will be with his people in all places whithersoever they go. 2. The promise of Gods presence may take off all fears, arising either from the temper of the people with whom we shall have to do,
Whence I Obs. 1. God will be with his people in all places whithersoever they go. 2. The promise of God's presence may take off all fears, arising either from the temper of the people with whom we shall have to do,
I then resolved with my self to engage my heart afresh, and to renew my Covenant with the Lord the beginning of this New year, to be the Lords Servant, to serve the Lord and his Son Jesus Christ all the remainder of the days I have to live in this world, in such service as he should see meet to employ me.
I then resolved with my self to engage my heart afresh, and to renew my Covenant with the Lord the beginning of this New year, to be the lords Servant, to serve the Lord and his Son jesus christ all the remainder of the days I have to live in this world, in such service as he should see meet to employ me.
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The encouragements and inducements that were brought to my mind, and drew out my heart willingly and cheerfully to give up my self to the Lord, to serve him and his Son Jesus Christ were these,
The encouragements and inducements that were brought to my mind, and drew out my heart willingly and cheerfully to give up my self to the Lord, to serve him and his Son jesus christ were these,
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1. His promise of affording his Presence, and Assistance to such as are his Servants, and to be their God. Isa. 41. 8, 9, 10. 2. The great and precious promises made to his Servants.
1. His promise of affording his Presence, and Assistance to such as Are his Servants, and to be their God. Isaiah 41. 8, 9, 10. 2. The great and precious promises made to his Servants.
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and the only thing that he requires of me is to serve him in truth and sincerity. 1 Sam. 12. 24. 5. All Christs Servants shall assuredly be with him where he is, and shall be honoured of the Father.
and the only thing that he requires of me is to serve him in truth and sincerity. 1 Sam. 12. 24. 5. All Christ Servants shall assuredly be with him where he is, and shall be honoured of the Father.
May 19. 1676. Reading Levit. 22. 3. Whosoever of the Priests in their generations, went unto the holy things, which the Children of Israel did hallow unto the Lord, having his uncleanness upon him, that Soul should be cut off from the presence of the Lord, And the ensuing Sabbath being Sacrament day, I considered with my self, 1 st. That greater Reverence is due to the Lords Supper,
May 19. 1676. Reading Levit. 22. 3. Whosoever of the Priests in their generations, went unto the holy things, which the Children of Israel did hallow unto the Lord, having his uncleanness upon him, that Soul should be Cut off from the presence of the Lord, And the ensuing Sabbath being Sacrament day, I considered with my self, 1 Saint. That greater reverence is due to the lords Supper,
than to the holy things under the Law. 2 ly. Moral uncleanness is greater than Ceremonial. 3 ly. Therefore I considered how I might go to this Ordinance,
than to the holy things under the Law. 2 lie. Moral uncleanness is greater than Ceremonial. 3 lie. Therefore I considered how I might go to this Ordinance,
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4. To plead earnestly with God to take away all iniquities, Hos. 14. 2. and to create in me a clean heart, Ps. 51. 10. and to succeed my prayers with endeavours to put away evil and uncleanness out of my heart and life, Isa. 1. 16. 18. 2 Cor. 7. 1. These are many of those judicious observations, which this holy person made, and those spiritual experiences he found and recorded for his own use;
4. To plead earnestly with God to take away all iniquities, Hos. 14. 2. and to create in me a clean heart, Ps. 51. 10. and to succeed my Prayers with endeavours to put away evil and uncleanness out of my heart and life, Isaiah 1. 16. 18. 2 Cor. 7. 1. These Are many of those judicious observations, which this holy person made, and those spiritual experiences he found and recorded for his own use;
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that he might always have at hand before him the manner and method of Gods dealing with his Soul, the workings of Corruption and grace, his lapses and recoveries, his combates and victories over world,
that he might always have At hand before him the manner and method of God's dealing with his Soul, the workings of Corruption and grace, his lapses and Recoveries, his combats and victories over world,
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sin and Satan, his perseverance and progress in holiness, the secret intercourse between God and his soul, the withdrawings and Returns of the Holy Spirit, the faithfulness of Gods Covenant the truth of his word sensibly felt in his heart, food for his faith, encouragement to walk with God, with experimental instruction,
since and Satan, his perseverance and progress in holiness, the secret intercourse between God and his soul, the withdrawings and Returns of the Holy Spirit, the faithfulness of God's Covenant the truth of his word sensibly felt in his heart, food for his faith, encouragement to walk with God, with experimental instruction,
and partly by discoursing with troubled Consciences, (wherein as he was much exercised, so he took much delight) he was so acquainted with the various cases of Conscience,
and partly by discoursing with troubled Consciences, (wherein as he was much exercised, so he took much delight) he was so acquainted with the various cases of Conscience,
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and so well understood both Case and cure, that it may be truly said of him, The Lord God had given him the tongue of the learned, that he might know how to speak a word in season to the weary.
and so well understood both Case and cure, that it may be truly said of him, The Lord God had given him the tongue of the learned, that he might know how to speak a word in season to the weary.
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And many applications of such Souls were made to to him in private as to a Skillful, Experienced, Spiritual Physitian, whose advice God succeeded with his blessing to the encouragement of the faith and hope of many doubting Christians that walked in darkness.) which are here published not only as Instances and demonstrations of that Spirit of Light and grace, that power of Godliness which possessed and governed his heart and life,
And many applications of such Souls were made to to him in private as to a Skilful, Experienced, Spiritual physician, whose Advice God succeeded with his blessing to the encouragement of the faith and hope of many doubting Christians that walked in darkness.) which Are Here published not only as Instances and demonstrations of that Spirit of Light and grace, that power of Godliness which possessed and governed his heart and life,
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They who labour and are heavy laden, who are bowed down under the power and weight of their sin, wrestling with Corruption and temptation, exercised with darkness and doubtings, with fears and faintings;
They who labour and Are heavy laden, who Are bowed down under the power and weight of their since, wrestling with Corruption and temptation, exercised with darkness and doubtings, with fears and faintings;
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We have hitherto seen somethings of his Conscience of Sin and duty, his industry and zeal for the Service and glory of God, his combates with the flesh and Satan, his Love to Christ and his Church, his Spirituality in Religion, His longings and breathings after God, His remembring God upon his bed,
We have hitherto seen somethings of his Conscience of since and duty, his industry and zeal for the Service and glory of God, his combats with the Flesh and Satan, his Love to christ and his Church, his Spirituality in Religion, His longings and breathings After God, His remembering God upon his Bed,
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and meditating on him in the night watches, his wise improvement of the Holy Scriptures, his due fulfilling of all Relations, his Holy manner of Living to God:
and meditating on him in the night watches, his wise improvement of the Holy Scriptures, his due fulfilling of all Relations, his Holy manner of Living to God:
that he walked upon the top of Pisgah in the light of Gods countenance, and in the sight of the Heavenly Canaan. Which priviledge indeed the God of peace and comfort did not deny him.
that he walked upon the top of Pisgah in the Light of God's countenance, and in the sighed of the Heavenly Canaan. Which privilege indeed the God of peace and Comfort did not deny him.
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The most discernible part thereof was when he was a young Scollar in Cambridge. Nor did he then experience very notable workings of the Spirit of bondage.
The most discernible part thereof was when he was a young Scollar in Cambridge. Nor did he then experience very notable workings of the Spirit of bondage.
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but he received full satisfaction from a passage in a sermon which he heard preached by that Worthy and Excellent Servant of Jesus Christ Mr. Richard Vines, then Master of Pembrooke Hall.
but he received full satisfaction from a passage in a sermon which he herd preached by that Worthy and Excellent Servant of jesus christ Mr. Richard Vines, then Master of Pembrooke Hall.
but yet had that comfort and joy in the Holy Ghost, which gave him satisfaction. His method and manner was to derive his assurance and comfort from the written word.
but yet had that Comfort and joy in the Holy Ghost, which gave him satisfaction. His method and manner was to derive his assurance and Comfort from the written word.
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But would compare himself with the word, frequently practising the duty of self examination, Searching for those graces, dispositions and operations in his heart, which are promised in the word,
But would compare himself with the word, frequently practising the duty of self examination, Searching for those graces, dispositions and operations in his heart, which Are promised in the word,
and upon all occasions looking and going to him. 2. Receiving, Joh. 1. 12. As many as received him — even as many as believed on his Name. Receiving is believing.
and upon all occasions looking and going to him. 2. Receiving, John 1. 12. As many as received him — even as many as believed on his Name. Receiving is believing.
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even an whole Christ, Christ in all his offices to be to me, Prophet, Priest, and King. 3, Trusting, Eph. 1. 13. In whom ye trusted — ye beleived. Trusting is believing.
even an Whole christ, christ in all his Offices to be to me, Prophet, Priest, and King. 3, Trusting, Ephesians 1. 13. In whom you trusted — you believed. Trusting is believing.
and shall not come into condemnation, Joh. 5. 24. 3, From this property and effect of faith, viz. Prizing Christ, 1 Pet. 2. 7. Unto you that believe Christ 'tis precious.
and shall not come into condemnation, John 5. 24. 3, From this property and Effect of faith, viz. Prizing christ, 1 Pet. 2. 7. Unto you that believe christ it's precious.
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Phil. 1. 29. yea I choose a suffering condition for Christ, before the honours, Riches, and pleasures of the world, when they cannot be enjoyed without sinning against Him.
Philip 1. 29. yea I choose a suffering condition for christ, before the honours, Riches, and pleasures of the world, when they cannot be enjoyed without sinning against Him.
and was satisfied from these Scriptures, Rom. 6. 16. Know ye not that to whom ye yield your selves Servants to obey, his Servants ye are to whom ye obey,
and was satisfied from these Scriptures, Rom. 6. 16. Know you not that to whom you yield your selves Servants to obey, his Servants you Are to whom you obey,
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I find God hath given me an heart to yield my self to Him. Nehem. 1. 11. O Lord I beseech thee, Let now thine ears be attentive to the prayer of thy Servant,
I find God hath given me an heart to yield my self to Him. Nehemiah 1. 11. Oh Lord I beseech thee, Let now thine ears be attentive to the prayer of thy Servant,
and to the prayer of thy Servants that desire to fear thy Name. Here I saw that such as desire to fear God, are accounted Gods servants. Which through grace I do.
and to the prayer of thy Servants that desire to Fear thy Name. Here I saw that such as desire to Fear God, Are accounted God's Servants. Which through grace I do.
Some doubtings arose in my heart, whether I was one of Gods Servants, because it is said, Joh. 8. 34. Verily, Verily I say unto you, that whosoever Committeth sin is the Servant of sin.
some doubtings arose in my heart, whither I was one of God's Servants, Because it is said, John 8. 34. Verily, Verily I say unto you, that whosoever Committeth since is the Servant of since.
for then God should have no Servants upon the face of the Earth, Eccl. 7. 20. There is not a just man upon Earth that doth good and sinneth not, Joh. 1. 8. If we say that we have no sin we deceive our selves and the truth is not in us.
for then God should have no Servants upon the face of the Earth, Ecclesiastes 7. 20. There is not a just man upon Earth that does good and Sinneth not, John 1. 8. If we say that we have no since we deceive our selves and the truth is not in us.
yet he had said in his haste (unbelievingly) All men are liars, David after he had committed the great sin of Numbering the people, against the Counsel and Advice of his friends, Confessed that he had sinned greatly and done very foolishly,
yet he had said in his haste (unbelievingly) All men Are liars, David After he had committed the great since of Numbering the people, against the Counsel and advice of his Friends, Confessed that he had sinned greatly and done very foolishly,
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There is no doubt but Paul was the Servant of Christ, yet he sayeth, I my self with the flesh serve the Law of Sin. Evidences of the pardon of my sin.
There is no doubt but Paul was the Servant of christ, yet he Saith, I my self with the Flesh serve the Law of Sin. Evidences of the pardon of my since.
I saw here that Gods justice and faithfulness, stand engaged to forgive their Sins, who make confession of them, which God had given me an heart to do.
I saw Here that God's Justice and faithfulness, stand engaged to forgive their Sins, who make Confessi of them, which God had given me an heart to do.
Dec. 30. Having left the prevalency of sin, and found sin not only Warring against but leading me Captive, which made me question my pardon, I was enabled to rest upon God for forgiveness of my sin from,
Dec. 30. Having left the prevalency of since, and found since not only Warring against but leading me Captive, which made me question my pardon, I was enabled to rest upon God for forgiveness of my since from,
By purging is meant. 1. pardoning, Heb. 1. 3. Ps. 51. 7. 2. Subduing and Destroying sin, Isa. 27. 9. 2 Tim. 2. 21. So that David when he felt sin prevailing and not only one sin but several — Iniquities, in the plural number, prevail, did yet rest upon God both for the pardon and the Subduing of his sins,
By purging is meant. 1. pardoning, Hebrew 1. 3. Ps. 51. 7. 2. Subduing and Destroying since, Isaiah 27. 9. 2 Tim. 2. 21. So that David when he felt since prevailing and not only one since but several — Iniquities, in the plural number, prevail, did yet rest upon God both for the pardon and the Subduing of his Sins,
And from Act. 13. 38, 39. the promise is to all that believe, and here is promised Justification from all things — So as no sin, no circumstance in any sin shall be charged upon any believer to his condemnation.
And from Act. 13. 38, 39. the promise is to all that believe, and Here is promised Justification from all things — So as no since, no circumstance in any since shall be charged upon any believer to his condemnation.
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but after prayer I was confirmed in the belief of the forgiveness of my sin, from Jer. 3. 2, 20, 22. Here I saw that though the Jews had voluntarily without any enticing Temptation prostituted themselves to sin, v. 2. and though they had in a Treacherous manner departed from God after he had taken them into a Conjugal Relation with himself v. 20. Yet he promiseth upon their return to heal their backslidings.
but After prayer I was confirmed in the belief of the forgiveness of my since, from Jer. 3. 2, 20, 22. Here I saw that though the jews had voluntarily without any enticing Temptation prostituted themselves to since, v. 2. and though they had in a Treacherous manner departed from God After he had taken them into a Conjugal Relation with himself v. 20. Yet he promises upon their return to heal their backslidings.
My Faith was further established by considering that remission of sin was promised to me in the Covenant, which Covenant should never be removed from me.
My Faith was further established by considering that remission of since was promised to me in the Covenant, which Covenant should never be removed from me.
1. This should make me thankful. Psal. 103. 1, 2, 3. 2. It should make me admire God. Mic. 7. 18, 19. 3. It should make me more fearful of offending God.
1. This should make me thankful. Psalm 103. 1, 2, 3. 2. It should make me admire God. Mic. 7. 18, 19. 3. It should make me more fearful of offending God.
5. It should make me glorifie God, and let him have the Dominion over my Soul. Rev. 1. 5, 6. 6. It should make me cheerful and encourage me in all the troubles of this present life.
5. It should make me Glorify God, and let him have the Dominion over my Soul. Rev. 1. 5, 6. 6. It should make me cheerful and encourage me in all the Troubles of this present life.
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Mat. 9. 2. Isa. 33. ult. 7. It should oblige me to forgive others. Eph. 4 ▪ 32. Col. 3. 13. 8. It should make me willing to be employed in any Service for God.
Mathew 9. 2. Isaiah 33. ult. 7. It should oblige me to forgive Others. Ephesians 4 ▪ 32. Col. 3. 13. 8. It should make me willing to be employed in any Service for God.
4. Christs giving us his Spirit is an evidence that he abideth in us. 1 Joh. 3. 24. Now I find by the fruits of the Spirit mentioned, Gal. 5. 22, 23. that God hath given me his Spirit,
4. Christ giving us his Spirit is an evidence that he Abideth in us. 1 John 3. 24. Now I find by the fruits of the Spirit mentioned, Gal. 5. 22, 23. that God hath given me his Spirit,
6. Keeping Christs word. 1 Joh. 2. 5. which I desire and endeavour. The Comfort and Priviledge flowing from hence is, that I am, 1. Free from Condemnation. Rom. 8. 1. 2. Assured of Glory.
6. Keeping Christ word. 1 John 2. 5. which I desire and endeavour. The Comfort and Privilege flowing from hence is, that I am, 1. Free from Condemnation. Rom. 8. 1. 2. Assured of Glory.
Col. 1. 27. 1 Joh. 5. 12. 3. Interessed in Christs Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification, and Redemption. 1. Cor. 1. 30. 4. Interessed in all Spiritual and Heavenly blessings. Eph. 1. 3. 5. Compleat in him, though imperfect in my self.
Col. 1. 27. 1 John 5. 12. 3. Interested in Christ Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification, and Redemption. 1. Cor. 1. 30. 4. Interested in all Spiritual and Heavenly blessings. Ephesians 1. 3. 5. Complete in him, though imperfect in my self.
and closing with Christ the Mediator of the Covenant; for he promiseth to make an Everlasting Covenant with such as come to him. Isa. 55. 3. 2. My engaging my heart to approach to God. Jer. 30. 21, 22. 3. My being one of Gods Servants, as before. Isa. 41. 9, 10: Thou art my Servant — I am thy God.
and closing with christ the Mediator of the Covenant; for he promises to make an Everlasting Covenant with such as come to him. Isaiah 55. 3. 2. My engaging my heart to approach to God. Jer. 30. 21, 22. 3. My being one of God's Servants, as before. Isaiah 41. 9, 10: Thou art my Servant — I am thy God.
7. My willingness to leave earthly Enjoyments at the call of God, setting loose to the world, looking upon my self as a Stranger and Pilgrim on the Earth,
7. My willingness to leave earthly Enjoyments At the call of God, setting lose to the world, looking upon my self as a Stranger and Pilgrim on the Earth,
1. Gods Audience of my Prayers. Mic. 7. 7. 2. Gods presence with me in all Conditions. Isa. 43. 1, 2, 3. 3. A supply of all my wants. Ps. 23. 1. 4. Strength and Assistance to all Services or Sufferings. Isa. 41. 10. 5. He will be my God and Guide for ever. Ps. 48. 14. 6. He will Pardon my sins, and not forsake and cast me off.
1. God's Audience of my Prayers. Mic. 7. 7. 2. God's presence with me in all Conditions. Isaiah 43. 1, 2, 3. 3. A supply of all my Wants. Ps. 23. 1. 4. Strength and Assistance to all Services or Sufferings. Isaiah 41. 10. 5. He will be my God and Guide for ever. Ps. 48. 14. 6. He will Pardon my Sins, and not forsake and cast me off.
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1. To walk humbly with God. Mic. 6. 8. 2. To seek him early. Ps. 63. 1. 3. To praise and exalt him. Ps. 116. 28. 4. To Love him above all with all my heart. Deut. 6. 5. 5. To turn to him when ever I shall depart from him. Hos. 12. 6. 6. To trust in him continually for all things.
1. To walk humbly with God. Mic. 6. 8. 2. To seek him early. Ps. 63. 1. 3. To praise and exalt him. Ps. 116. 28. 4. To Love him above all with all my heart. Deuteronomy 6. 5. 5. To turn to him when ever I shall depart from him. Hos. 12. 6. 6. To trust in him continually for all things.
He loveth those that through the Word believe in his Son, even as he loveth his own Son. Joh. 17. 20. 23. 3. God Loveth those that Love him, and that Love his Son Jesus Christ.
He loves those that through the Word believe in his Son, even as he loves his own Son. John 17. 20. 23. 3. God Loves those that Love him, and that Love his Son jesus christ.
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2 Cor. 5. 9, 10. 2 ly. Though it be a mercy to have our Service accepted of the Saints, Rom. 15. 30, 31. Yet the main thing we should labour for, is to be approved of God;
2 Cor. 5. 9, 10. 2 lie. Though it be a mercy to have our Service accepted of the Saints, Rom. 15. 30, 31. Yet the main thing we should labour for, is to be approved of God;
Evidence. 1. Isa. 56. 6, 7. There the Lord promiseth to accept their Burnt-Offerings, and Sacrifices upon his Altar (that is, all their Services which they perform in Christs Name, who is called an Altar Heb. 13. 10. and who was Typified by the Altar under the Mosaical Law) who joyn themselves to the Lord, to Love and serve him,
Evidence. 1. Isaiah 56. 6, 7. There the Lord promises to accept their Burnt offerings, and Sacrifices upon his Altar (that is, all their Services which they perform in Christ Name, who is called an Altar Hebrew 13. 10. and who was Typified by the Altar under the Mosaical Law) who join themselves to the Lord, to Love and serve him,
and in discharge of the work, and Calling I have been called to by Christ, I endeavour by Preaching, Writing, Conference, private Instruction, to beget or promote Righteousness, Peace or joy in the Holy Ghost, I am accepted of God.
and in discharge of the work, and Calling I have been called to by christ, I endeavour by Preaching, Writing, Conference, private Instruction, to beget or promote Righteousness, Peace or joy in the Holy Ghost, I am accepted of God.
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This is all my Salvation, he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant. 2 ly. The sinful infirmities and miscarriages of the Servants of God, should not discourage them from hoping in God for Eternal Salvation by vertue of his Covenant.
This is all my Salvation, he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant. 2 lie. The sinful infirmities and miscarriages of the Servants of God, should not discourage them from hoping in God for Eternal Salvation by virtue of his Covenant.
David had been guilty of several miscarriages, besides his great failing in the matter of Uriah, as unbelief. 1 Sam. 27. 1. dissimulation and lying to Achish. v. 10. Unkind if not unjust dealing with Mephihosheth, in giving away half his Estate upon a false Accusation of Ziba. 2 Sam. 19. 27, 28, 29. &c. Yet in a dying hour he relieth on God for Salvation, notwithstanding his miscarriages, by vertue of the Covenant.
David had been guilty of several miscarriages, beside his great failing in the matter of Uriah, as unbelief. 1 Sam. 27. 1. dissimulation and lying to Achish. v. 10. Unkind if not unjust dealing with Mephibosheth, in giving away half his Estate upon a false Accusation of Ziba. 2 Sam. 19. 27, 28, 29. etc. Yet in a dying hour he Relieth on God for Salvation, notwithstanding his miscarriages, by virtue of the Covenant.
although he had not so walked in his house with God as God required) yet this is my Salvation God hath made with me an everlasting Covenant. 3 ly. Though he did not see the growth or accomplishment of several promises, in the Covenant,
although he had not so walked in his house with God as God required) yet this is my Salvation God hath made with me an everlasting Covenant. 3 lie. Though he did not see the growth or accomplishment of several promises, in the Covenant,
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Enquiring with my self what ground I had to hope that this Covenant was made with me, I was satisfied from Isa. 55. 3. Where I find those that come unto Christ are taken into Covenant,
Inquiring with my self what ground I had to hope that this Covenant was made with me, I was satisfied from Isaiah 55. 3. Where I find those that come unto christ Are taken into Covenant,
v. 37. 44. 65. I was further Confirmed from Joh. 17. 9, 10. Where Christ gives this Character of such as are given to him, that he is glorified in them,
v. 37. 44. 65. I was further Confirmed from John 17. 9, 10. Where christ gives this Character of such as Are given to him, that he is glorified in them,
Here I observed, 1 st. That the Lord Jesus hath promised to give unto his sheep Eternal life ▪ 2 ly. He undertaketh for them for the time to come, that they shall never perish.
Here I observed, 1 Saint. That the Lord jesus hath promised to give unto his sheep Eternal life ▪ 2 lie. He undertaketh for them for the time to come, that they shall never perish.
They shall not perish by their own sins (as unbelievers and unregenerate men do Joh. 8. 24. 2 Pet. 2. 12.) neither shall any person or temptation from without draw them off from Christ. 3 ly. The Lord Jesus gives his sheep a two-fold Argument to assure them that they shall not perish, either by their own corruption,
They shall not perish by their own Sins (as unbelievers and unregenerate men do John 8. 24. 2 Pet. 2. 12.) neither shall any person or temptation from without draw them off from christ. 3 lie. The Lord jesus gives his sheep a twofold Argument to assure them that they shall not perish, either by their own corruption,
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or by any force or allurement from without. 1 st. He holds them in his hand, i. e, he keeps and preserves them by his power. 2 ly. His Father who is greater than all keeps them by his power also.
or by any force or allurement from without. 1 Saint. He holds them in his hand, i. e, he keeps and preserves them by his power. 2 lie. His Father who is greater than all keeps them by his power also.
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and moreover that I do endeavour to follow his example, and to walk as he walked when he was in this world. 2 ly. I saw that by his sheep he meaneth such as do believe on him,
and moreover that I do endeavour to follow his Exampl, and to walk as he walked when he was in this world. 2 lie. I saw that by his sheep he means such as do believe on him,
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ver. 26. 3 ly. I found those evidences of the Lords being my Shepherd which David mentioneth, Ps. 23. viz. his often restoring my Soul when I have fallen.
ver. 26. 3 lie. I found those evidences of the lords being my Shepherd which David mentioneth, Ps. 23. viz. his often restoring my Soul when I have fallen.
If the Lord be my sheepherd then I am one of his sheep. 4 ly. my returning to Christ through grace is an argument that he is the sheepherd of my Soul. 1 Pet. 2. 25. 5 ly. Visiting the sick and feeding the hungry, are the marks of Christs sheep. Math. 25. 33, 35, 36. 5. Ps. 84. 11. God promiseth glory to them that walk uprightly, and I find God hath given me an heart to walk uprightly.
If the Lord be my shepherd then I am one of his sheep. 4 lie. my returning to christ through grace is an argument that he is the shepherd of my Soul. 1 Pet. 2. 25. 5 lie. Visiting the sick and feeding the hungry, Are the marks of Christ sheep. Math. 25. 33, 35, 36. 5. Ps. 84. 11. God promises glory to them that walk uprightly, and I find God hath given me an heart to walk uprightly.
and among others God enabled me to stay, on, Isa. 57. 2. He shall enter into Peace, they shall rest in their beds, Each one walking in his uprightness.
and among Others God enabled me to stay, on, Isaiah 57. 2. He shall enter into Peace, they shall rest in their Beds, Each one walking in his uprightness.
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4. To walk worthy of the Lord. 1 Thes. 2. 12. How that is to be done is expressed Eph. 4. 1, 2, 3. Col. 1. 10. 5. To purifie my self as God is pure, 1 Joh. 3. 3. which implies purity of heart, Math. 5. 8. purity of words in discourse;
4. To walk worthy of the Lord. 1 Thebes 2. 12. How that is to be done is expressed Ephesians 4. 1, 2, 3. Col. 1. 10. 5. To purify my self as God is pure, 1 John 3. 3. which Implies purity of heart, Math. 5. 8. purity of words in discourse;
Thus laboured he to approve himself to God, to others and to his own Conscience: Thus answered he his profession, ran his race, and pressed forward to the mark.
Thus laboured he to approve himself to God, to Others and to his own Conscience: Thus answered he his profession, ran his raze, and pressed forward to the mark.
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Upon the equal and impartial view whereof, though the design of these pages be only Ostendere, and not Ostentare virum, yet I can scarce forbear to say, He hath left such a Name and character behind him as may worthily commend him, both as a Christian and a Minister to the observation, Honour and Imitation of most,
Upon the equal and impartial view whereof, though the Design of these pages be only Ostendere, and not Ostentare virum, yet I can scarce forbear to say, He hath left such a Name and character behind him as may worthily commend him, both as a Christian and a Minister to the observation, Honour and Imitation of most,
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And whoso considers the manner of his life may with little doubt conclude his Victory over death, It was before mentioned that he hath left behind him some Manuscripts worthy of the press:
And whoso considers the manner of his life may with little doubt conclude his Victory over death, It was before mentioned that he hath left behind him Some Manuscripts worthy of the press:
He who aimed at the best End and industriously pursued it, viz. the Glory of God, was doubtless so fortified with the grace, Consolation and Covenant of God,
He who aimed At the best End and industriously pursued it, viz. the Glory of God, was doubtless so fortified with the grace, Consolation and Covenant of God,
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and commended to him for his Subject 1 Cor. 15. 57. as the testimony of his affectionate and hearty thanksgiving unto God who gave him the Victory over the fear of Death, through Jesus Christ our Lord. This was no vain presage;
and commended to him for his Subject 1 Cor. 15. 57. as the testimony of his affectionate and hearty thanksgiving unto God who gave him the Victory over the Fear of Death, through jesus christ our Lord. This was no vain presage;
A feaver having Commission from God seised on him, Aug. 31. This Visitation of God (as all former) he accepted with all Patience and Submission, Casting himself on the care,
A fever having Commission from God seized on him, Aug. 31. This Visitation of God (as all former) he accepted with all Patience and Submission, Casting himself on the care,
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Discharging his dying office by grave exhortations and encouragement to Serious Religion and Suffering for it, which he especially applied to his only Child;
Discharging his dying office by grave exhortations and encouragement to Serious Religion and Suffering for it, which he especially applied to his only Child;
after 10 or 11 days conflict with his disease (which after some hope of recovery very suddenly and unexpectedly seised his head,) He quietly slept in the Lord, Sept. 10. 1680. in the one and fiftieth year of his age.
After 10 or 11 days conflict with his disease (which After Some hope of recovery very suddenly and unexpectedly seized his head,) He quietly slept in the Lord, Sept 10. 1680. in the one and fiftieth year of his age.
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as his dying Saviour to the daughters of Jerusalem: Weep not for me, I have died in peace, am entred into peace, am at rest in my bed, have passed through Jordan and am come to Canaan. I am beyond sin,
as his dying Saviour to the daughters of Jerusalem: Weep not for me, I have died in peace, am entered into peace, am At rest in my Bed, have passed through Jordan and am come to Canaan. I am beyond since,
and the spirits of just men made perfect, and to Jesus the Mediator of the New Covenant, to that Eternal Sabbath that remains the people of God. Weep not for me.
and the spirits of just men made perfect, and to jesus the Mediator of the New Covenant, to that Eternal Sabbath that remains the people of God. Weep not for me.
And doth he not also add, weep for your selves? You shall see my face no more, you shall enjoy communion with me no more, you shall hear my voice no more, I shall despense the Gospel to you no more.
And does he not also add, weep for your selves? You shall see my face no more, you shall enjoy communion with me no more, you shall hear my voice no more, I shall despense the Gospel to you no more.
so willingly zealous to serve him and his Church in the Gospel of his Son. Whether God hath done this in his just displeasure for the unprofitableness, unthankfulness,
so willingly zealous to serve him and his Church in the Gospel of his Son. Whither God hath done this in his just displeasure for the unprofitableness, unthankfulness,
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and they cast the man into the Sepulchre of Elisha; and when the man was let down and touched the bones of Elisha, he revived and stood upon his feet, and Judg. 16. 30. The dead which Sampson slew at his death were more than them which he slew in his life.
and they cast the man into the Sepulchre of Elisha; and when the man was let down and touched the bones of Elisha, he revived and stood upon his feet, and Judges 16. 30. The dead which Sampson slew At his death were more than them which he slew in his life.
but would to God the dead in sin would apply their dead hearts to the Sepulchre of this dead Prophet, that at the touching of his bones they might live,
but would to God the dead in since would apply their dead hearts to the Sepulchre of this dead Prophet, that At the touching of his bones they might live,
and upon all occasions looking and going to him. 2. Receiving, Joh. 1. 12. As many as received him — even as many as believed on his Name. Receiving is believing.
and upon all occasions looking and going to him. 2. Receiving, John 1. 12. As many as received him — even as many as believed on his Name. Receiving is believing.
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even an whole Christ, Christ in all his offices to be to me, Prophet, Priest, and King. 3, Trusting, Eph. 1. 13. In whom ye trusted — ye beleived. Trusting is believing.
even an Whole christ, christ in all his Offices to be to me, Prophet, Priest, and King. 3, Trusting, Ephesians 1. 13. In whom you trusted — you believed. Trusting is believing.
and shall not come into condemnation, Joh. 5. 24. 3, From this property and effect of faith, viz. Prizing Christ, 1 Pet. 2. 7. Unto you that believe Christ 'tis precious.
and shall not come into condemnation, John 5. 24. 3, From this property and Effect of faith, viz. Prizing christ, 1 Pet. 2. 7. Unto you that believe christ it's precious.
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Phil. 1. 29. yea I choose a suffering condition for Christ, before the honours, Riches, and pleasures of the world, when they cannot be enjoyed without sinning against Him.
Philip 1. 29. yea I choose a suffering condition for christ, before the honours, Riches, and pleasures of the world, when they cannot be enjoyed without sinning against Him.
and was satisfied from these Scriptures, Rom. 6. 16. Know ye not that to whom ye yield your selves Servants to obey, his Servants ye are to whom ye obey,
and was satisfied from these Scriptures, Rom. 6. 16. Know you not that to whom you yield your selves Servants to obey, his Servants you Are to whom you obey,
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I find God hath given me an heart to yield my self to Him. Nehem. 1. 11. O Lord I beseech thee, Let now thine ears be attentive to the prayer of thy Servant,
I find God hath given me an heart to yield my self to Him. Nehemiah 1. 11. Oh Lord I beseech thee, Let now thine ears be attentive to the prayer of thy Servant,
and to the prayer of thy Servants that desire to fear thy Name. Here I saw that such as desire to fear God, are accounted Gods servants. Which through grace I do.
and to the prayer of thy Servants that desire to Fear thy Name. Here I saw that such as desire to Fear God, Are accounted God's Servants. Which through grace I do.
Some doubtings arose in my heart, whether I was one of Gods Servants, because it is said, Joh. 8. 34. Verily, Verily I say unto you, that whosoever Committeth sin is the Servant of sin.
some doubtings arose in my heart, whither I was one of God's Servants, Because it is said, John 8. 34. Verily, Verily I say unto you, that whosoever Committeth since is the Servant of since.
for then God should have no Servants upon the face of the Earth, Eccl. 7. 20. There is not a just man upon Earth that doth good and sinneth not, Joh. 1. 8. If we say that we have no sin we deceive our selves and the truth is not in us.
for then God should have no Servants upon the face of the Earth, Ecclesiastes 7. 20. There is not a just man upon Earth that does good and Sinneth not, John 1. 8. If we say that we have no since we deceive our selves and the truth is not in us.
yet he had said in his haste (unbelievingly) All men are liars, David after he had committed the great sin of Numbering the people, against the Counsel and Advice of his friends, Confessed that he had sinned greatly and done very foolishly,
yet he had said in his haste (unbelievingly) All men Are liars, David After he had committed the great since of Numbering the people, against the Counsel and advice of his Friends, Confessed that he had sinned greatly and done very foolishly,
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I saw here that Gods justice and faithfulness, stand engaged to forgive their Sins, who make confession of them, which God had given me an heart to do.
I saw Here that God's Justice and faithfulness, stand engaged to forgive their Sins, who make Confessi of them, which God had given me an heart to do.
Dec. 30. Having left the prevalency of sin, and found sin not only Warring against but leading me Captive, which made me question my pardon, I was enabled to rest upon God for forgiveness of my sin from,
Dec. 30. Having left the prevalency of since, and found since not only Warring against but leading me Captive, which made me question my pardon, I was enabled to rest upon God for forgiveness of my since from,
By purging is meant. 1. pardoning, Heb. 1. 3. Ps. 51. 7. 2. Subduing and Destroying sin, Isa. 27. 9. 2 Tim. 2. 21. So that David when he felt sin prevailing and not only one sin but several — Iniquities, in the plural number, prevail, did yet rest upon God both for the pardon and the Subduing of his sins,
By purging is meant. 1. pardoning, Hebrew 1. 3. Ps. 51. 7. 2. Subduing and Destroying since, Isaiah 27. 9. 2 Tim. 2. 21. So that David when he felt since prevailing and not only one since but several — Iniquities, in the plural number, prevail, did yet rest upon God both for the pardon and the Subduing of his Sins,
And from Act. 13. 38, 39. the promise is to all that believe, and here is promised Justification from all things — So as no sin, no circumstance in any sin shall be charged upon any believer to his condemnation.
And from Act. 13. 38, 39. the promise is to all that believe, and Here is promised Justification from all things — So as no since, no circumstance in any since shall be charged upon any believer to his condemnation.
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but after prayer I was confirmed in the belief of the forgiveness of my sin, from Jer. 3. 2, 20, 22. Here I saw that though the Jews had voluntarily without any enticing Temptation prostituted themselves to sin, v. 2. and though they had in a Treacherous manner departed from God after he had taken them into a Conjugal Relation with himself v. 20. Yet he promiseth upon their return to heal their backslidings.
but After prayer I was confirmed in the belief of the forgiveness of my since, from Jer. 3. 2, 20, 22. Here I saw that though the jews had voluntarily without any enticing Temptation prostituted themselves to since, v. 2. and though they had in a Treacherous manner departed from God After he had taken them into a Conjugal Relation with himself v. 20. Yet he promises upon their return to heal their backslidings.
My Faith was further established by considering that remission of sin was promised to me in the Covenant, which Covenant should never be removed from me.
My Faith was further established by considering that remission of since was promised to me in the Covenant, which Covenant should never be removed from me.
1. This should make me thankful. Psal. 103. 1, 2, 3. 2. It should make me admire God. Mic. 7. 18, 19. 3. It should make me more fearful of offending God.
1. This should make me thankful. Psalm 103. 1, 2, 3. 2. It should make me admire God. Mic. 7. 18, 19. 3. It should make me more fearful of offending God.
5. It should make me glorifie God, and let him have the Dominion over my Soul. Rev. 1. 5, 6. 6. It should make me cheerful and encourage me in all the troubles of this present life.
5. It should make me Glorify God, and let him have the Dominion over my Soul. Rev. 1. 5, 6. 6. It should make me cheerful and encourage me in all the Troubles of this present life.
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Mat. 9. 2. Isa. 33. ult. 7. It should oblige me to forgive others. Eph. 4 ▪ 32. Col. 3. 13. 8. It should make me willing to be employed in any Service for God. Isa. 6. 7, 8.
Mathew 9. 2. Isaiah 33. ult. 7. It should oblige me to forgive Others. Ephesians 4 ▪ 32. Col. 3. 13. 8. It should make me willing to be employed in any Service for God. Isaiah 6. 7, 8.
4. Christs giving us his Spirit is an evidence that he abideth in us. 1 Joh. 3. 24. Now I find by the fruits of the Spirit mentioned, Gal. 5. 22, 23. that God hath given me his Spirit,
4. Christ giving us his Spirit is an evidence that he Abideth in us. 1 John 3. 24. Now I find by the fruits of the Spirit mentioned, Gal. 5. 22, 23. that God hath given me his Spirit,
Col. 1. 27. 1 Joh. 5. 12. 3. Interessed in Christs Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification, and Redemption. 1. Cor. 1. 30. 4. Interessed in all Spiritual and Heavenly blessings. Eph. 1. 3. 5. Compleat in him, though imperfect in my self. Col. 2. 10.
Col. 1. 27. 1 John 5. 12. 3. Interested in Christ Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification, and Redemption. 1. Cor. 1. 30. 4. Interested in all Spiritual and Heavenly blessings. Ephesians 1. 3. 5. Complete in him, though imperfect in my self. Col. 2. 10.
and closing with Christ the Mediator of the Covenant; for he promiseth to make an Everlasting Covenant with such as come to him. Isa. 55. 3. 2. My engaging my heart to approach to God. Jer. 30. 21, 22. 3. My being one of Gods Servants, as before. Isa. 41. 9, 10: Thou art my Servant — I am thy God.
and closing with christ the Mediator of the Covenant; for he promises to make an Everlasting Covenant with such as come to him. Isaiah 55. 3. 2. My engaging my heart to approach to God. Jer. 30. 21, 22. 3. My being one of God's Servants, as before. Isaiah 41. 9, 10: Thou art my Servant — I am thy God.
7. My willingness to leave earthly Enjoyments at the call of God, setting loose to the world, looking upon my self as a Stranger and Pilgrim on the Earth,
7. My willingness to leave earthly Enjoyments At the call of God, setting lose to the world, looking upon my self as a Stranger and Pilgrim on the Earth,
Hence I infer for my Comfort. 1. Gods Audience of my Prayers. Mic. 7. 7. 2. Gods presence with me in all Conditions. Isa. 43. 1, 2, 3. 3. A supply of all my wants. Ps. 23. 1. 4. Strength and Assistance to all Services or Sufferings. Isa. 41. 10. 5. He will be my God and Guide for ever. Ps. 48. 14. 6. He will Pardon my sins, and not forsake and cast me off.
Hence I infer for my Comfort. 1. God's Audience of my Prayers. Mic. 7. 7. 2. God's presence with me in all Conditions. Isaiah 43. 1, 2, 3. 3. A supply of all my Wants. Ps. 23. 1. 4. Strength and Assistance to all Services or Sufferings. Isaiah 41. 10. 5. He will be my God and Guide for ever. Ps. 48. 14. 6. He will Pardon my Sins, and not forsake and cast me off.
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1. To walk humbly with God. Mic. 6. 8. 2. To seek him early. Ps. 63. 1. 3. To praise and exalt him. Ps. 116. 28. 4. To Love him above all with all my heart. Deut. 6. 5. 5. To turn to him when ever I shall depart from him. Hos. 12. 6. 6. To trust in him continually for all things.
1. To walk humbly with God. Mic. 6. 8. 2. To seek him early. Ps. 63. 1. 3. To praise and exalt him. Ps. 116. 28. 4. To Love him above all with all my heart. Deuteronomy 6. 5. 5. To turn to him when ever I shall depart from him. Hos. 12. 6. 6. To trust in him continually for all things.
He loveth those that through the Word believe in his Son, even as he loveth his own Son. Joh. 17. 20. 23. 3. God Loveth those that Love him, and that Love his Son Jesus Christ.
He loves those that through the Word believe in his Son, even as he loves his own Son. John 17. 20. 23. 3. God Loves those that Love him, and that Love his Son jesus christ.
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2 Cor. 5. 9, 10. 2 ly. Though it be a mercy to have our Service accepted of the Saints, Rom. 15. 30, 31. Yet the main thing we should labour for, is to be approved of God;
2 Cor. 5. 9, 10. 2 lie. Though it be a mercy to have our Service accepted of the Saints, Rom. 15. 30, 31. Yet the main thing we should labour for, is to be approved of God;
Evidence. 1. Isa. 56. 6, 7. There the Lord promiseth to accept their Burnt-Offerings, and Sacrifices upon his Altar (that is, all their Services which they perform in Christs Name, who is called an Altar Heb. 13. 10. and who was Typified by the Altar under the Mosaical Law) who joyn themselves to the Lord, to Love and serve him,
Evidence. 1. Isaiah 56. 6, 7. There the Lord promises to accept their Burnt offerings, and Sacrifices upon his Altar (that is, all their Services which they perform in Christ Name, who is called an Altar Hebrew 13. 10. and who was Typified by the Altar under the Mosaical Law) who join themselves to the Lord, to Love and serve him,
and in discharge of the work, and Calling I have been called to by Christ, I endeavour by Preaching, Writing, Conference, private Instruction, to beget or promote Righteousness, Peace or joy in the Holy Ghost, I am accepted of God.
and in discharge of the work, and Calling I have been called to by christ, I endeavour by Preaching, Writing, Conference, private Instruction, to beget or promote Righteousness, Peace or joy in the Holy Ghost, I am accepted of God.
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This is all my Salvation, he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant. 2 ly. The sinful infirmities and miscarriages of the Servants of God, should not discourage them from hoping in God for Eternal Salvation by vertue of his Covenant.
This is all my Salvation, he hath made with me an everlasting Covenant. 2 lie. The sinful infirmities and miscarriages of the Servants of God, should not discourage them from hoping in God for Eternal Salvation by virtue of his Covenant.
David had been guilty of several miscarriages, besides his great failing in the matter of Uriah, as unbelief. 1 Sam. 27. 1. dissimulation and lying to Achish. v. 10. Unkind if not unjust dealing with Mephihosheth, in giving away half his Estate upon a false Accusation of Ziba. 2 Sam. 19. 27, 28, 29. &c. Yet in a dying hour he relieth on God for Salvation, notwithstanding his miscarriages, by vertue of the Covenant.
David had been guilty of several miscarriages, beside his great failing in the matter of Uriah, as unbelief. 1 Sam. 27. 1. dissimulation and lying to Achish. v. 10. Unkind if not unjust dealing with Mephibosheth, in giving away half his Estate upon a false Accusation of Ziba. 2 Sam. 19. 27, 28, 29. etc. Yet in a dying hour he Relieth on God for Salvation, notwithstanding his miscarriages, by virtue of the Covenant.
although he had not so walked in his house with God as God required) yet this is my Salvation God hath made with me an everlasting Covenant. 3 ly. Though he did not see the growth or accomplishment of several promises, in the Covenant,
although he had not so walked in his house with God as God required) yet this is my Salvation God hath made with me an everlasting Covenant. 3 lie. Though he did not see the growth or accomplishment of several promises, in the Covenant,
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Enquiring with my self what ground I had to hope that this Covenant was made with me, I was satisfied from Isa. 55. 3. Where I find those that come unto Christ are taken into Covenant,
Inquiring with my self what ground I had to hope that this Covenant was made with me, I was satisfied from Isaiah 55. 3. Where I find those that come unto christ Are taken into Covenant,
v. 37. 44. 65. I was further Confirmed from Joh. 17. 9, 10. Where Christ gives this Character of such as are given to him, that he is glorified in them,
v. 37. 44. 65. I was further Confirmed from John 17. 9, 10. Where christ gives this Character of such as Are given to him, that he is glorified in them,
Here I observed, 1 st. That the Lord Jesus hath promised to give unto his sheep Eternal life ▪ 2 ly. He undertaketh for them for the time to come, that they shall never perish.
Here I observed, 1 Saint. That the Lord jesus hath promised to give unto his sheep Eternal life ▪ 2 lie. He undertaketh for them for the time to come, that they shall never perish.
They shall not perish by their own sins (as unbelievers and unregenerate men do Joh. 8. 24. 2 Pet. 2. 12.) neither shall any person or temptation from without draw them off from Christ. 3 ly. The Lord Jesus gives his sheep a two-fold Argument to assure them that they shall not perish, either by their own corruption,
They shall not perish by their own Sins (as unbelievers and unregenerate men do John 8. 24. 2 Pet. 2. 12.) neither shall any person or temptation from without draw them off from christ. 3 lie. The Lord jesus gives his sheep a twofold Argument to assure them that they shall not perish, either by their own corruption,
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or by any force or allurement from without. 1 st. He holds them in his hand, i. e, he keeps and preserves them by his power. 2 ly. His Father who is greater than all keeps them by his power also.
or by any force or allurement from without. 1 Saint. He holds them in his hand, i. e, he keeps and preserves them by his power. 2 lie. His Father who is greater than all keeps them by his power also.
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and moreover that I do endeavour to follow his example, and to walk as he walked when he was in this world. 2 ly. I saw that by his sheep he meaneth such as do believe on him,
and moreover that I do endeavour to follow his Exampl, and to walk as he walked when he was in this world. 2 lie. I saw that by his sheep he means such as do believe on him,
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ver. 26. 3 ly. I found those evidences of the Lords being my Shepherd which David mentioneth, Ps. 23. viz. his often restoring my Soul when I have fallen.
ver. 26. 3 lie. I found those evidences of the lords being my Shepherd which David mentioneth, Ps. 23. viz. his often restoring my Soul when I have fallen.
If the Lord be my sheepherd then I am one of his sheep. 4 ly. my returning to Christ through grace is an argument that he is the sheepherd of my Soul. 1 Pet. 2. 25. 5 ly. Visiting the sick and feeding the hungry, are the marks of Christs sheep. Math. 25. 33, 35, 36. 5. Ps. 84. 11. God promiseth glory to them that walk uprightly, and I find God hath given me an heart to walk uprightly.
If the Lord be my shepherd then I am one of his sheep. 4 lie. my returning to christ through grace is an argument that he is the shepherd of my Soul. 1 Pet. 2. 25. 5 lie. Visiting the sick and feeding the hungry, Are the marks of Christ sheep. Math. 25. 33, 35, 36. 5. Ps. 84. 11. God promises glory to them that walk uprightly, and I find God hath given me an heart to walk uprightly.
and among others God enabled me to stay, on, Isa. 57. 2. He shall enter into Peace, they shall rest in their beds, Each one walking in his uprightness.
and among Others God enabled me to stay, on, Isaiah 57. 2. He shall enter into Peace, they shall rest in their Beds, Each one walking in his uprightness.
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4. To walk worthy of the Lord. 1 Thes. 2. 12. How that is to be done is expressed Eph. 4. 1, 2, 3. Col. 1. 10. 5. To purifie my self as God is pure, 1 Joh. 3. 3. which implies purity of heart, Math. 5. 8. purity of words in discourse;
4. To walk worthy of the Lord. 1 Thebes 2. 12. How that is to be done is expressed Ephesians 4. 1, 2, 3. Col. 1. 10. 5. To purify my self as God is pure, 1 John 3. 3. which Implies purity of heart, Math. 5. 8. purity of words in discourse;
And as a Merciless, Cruel, insatiable Tyrant affrights the world, making horrible Slaughters, not at the rate of Saul and David who slew their Thousands and their ten Thousands;
And as a Merciless, Cruel, insatiable Tyrant affrights the world, making horrible Slaughters, not At the rate of Saul and David who slew their Thousands and their ten Thousands;
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and in infinite mercy Ordained and Commissioned his own, and Only Son the Lord Jesus Christ to be a Prince of Life, and Captain of Salvation to miserable men, to Redeem a remnant from the Terror, Power,
and in infinite mercy Ordained and Commissioned his own, and Only Son the Lord jesus christ to be a Prince of Life, and Captain of Salvation to miserable men, to redeem a remnant from the Terror, Power,
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and Tyranny of this All-devouring, All-destroying Enemy. The Son of God readily accepts this honourable Office, and accordingly cometh down from Heaven,
and Tyranny of this All-devouring, All-destroying Enemy. The Son of God readily accepts this honourable Office, and accordingly comes down from Heaven,
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Having first trampled under his feet the forlorn hope of the Enemy, Poverty, Hunger, Thirst, Labour, Weariness, Griefs, Persecutions, Mockings, Buffetings, Scourging, and acutest Pains;
Having First trampled under his feet the forlorn hope of the Enemy, Poverty, Hunger, Thirst, Labour, Weariness, Griefs, Persecutions, Mockings, Buffetings, Scourging, and acutest Pains;
In token whereof the Graves were opened, and many bodies of Saints which slept arose, and came out of their Graves after his Resurrection. Mat. 27. 52, 53. This glorious Conquest is the Apostles comfortable Argument throughout this Chapter.
In token whereof the Graves were opened, and many bodies of Saints which slept arose, and Come out of their Graves After his Resurrection. Mathew 27. 52, 53. This glorious Conquest is the Apostles comfortable Argument throughout this Chapter.
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From whence he infers, proves, and illustrates the Resurrection of the Saints, with the order and manner thereof, from vers. 20 — to 55. In the Faith and Contemplation whereof he cannot contain himself,
From whence he infers, Proves, and illustrates the Resurrection of the Saints, with the order and manner thereof, from vers. 20 — to 55. In the Faith and Contemplation whereof he cannot contain himself,
That devests a man of all his wordly Enjoyments, Houses and Lands, Gold and Silver, the fruits of the Earth, the encrease of Corn and Wine, the pleasures of the flesh, sensual delights, the light of the Sun, Society with men, Conversation with friends, the Comfort of Relations, Husband, Wife, Father, Mother, Sons and Daughters, Brethren and Sisters,
That devests a man of all his wordly Enjoyments, Houses and Lands, Gold and Silver, the fruits of the Earth, the increase of Corn and Wine, the pleasures of the Flesh, sensual delights, the Light of the Sun, Society with men, Conversation with Friends, the Comfort of Relations, Husband, Wife, Father, Mother, Sons and Daughters, Brothers and Sisters,
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Which our Saviour exemplifieth in a Parable Luk. 12. 16. to vers. 20. The rich mans ground brought forth plentifully, till he said to his Soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years, take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.
Which our Saviour exemplifieth in a Parable Luk. 12. 16. to vers. 20. The rich men ground brought forth plentifully, till he said to his Soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many Years, take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.
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Was not Nabal in his plenty Jobs Children in their feasting, Nadab and Abihu in their offering Herod in his pride, Belshazzar in his cups, Zimri and Cozbi NONLATINALPHABET &c. surprised by this Enemie?
Was not Nabal in his plenty Jobs Children in their feasting, Nadab and Abihu in their offering Herod in his pride, Belshazzar in his cups, Zimri and Cozbi etc. surprised by this Enemy?
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28 22. yea this is the very name of Death, Ps. 88. 11. shall thy loving kindness be declared in the grave? or thy faithfulness in Destruction? Ps. 103. 4. who redeemeth thy life from Destruction, i. e.
28 22. yea this is the very name of Death, Ps. 88. 11. shall thy loving kindness be declared in the grave? or thy faithfulness in Destruction? Ps. 103. 4. who Redeemeth thy life from Destruction, i. e.
God taketh away his Soul, Job. 27. 8. Her Soul was in departing, for she died, Gen. 35. 18. Thy Soul shall be required, Luk. 12. 20. So as no ground of hope is left to a dying man.
God Takes away his Soul, Job. 27. 8. Her Soul was in departing, for she died, Gen. 35. 18. Thy Soul shall be required, Luk. 12. 20. So as no ground of hope is left to a dying man.
Psal. 89. 48. What man is he that liveth and shall not see death? shall he deliver his Soul from the hand of the grave? The young, the strong, the healthful, the wise, the rich, the honourable;
Psalm 89. 48. What man is he that lives and shall not see death? shall he deliver his Soul from the hand of the grave? The young, the strong, the healthful, the wise, the rich, the honourable;
The experience of five thousand years and upwards, which the world hath had, is enough to Convince all the Living that they shall as certainly die as that they have been born.
The experience of five thousand Years and upward, which the world hath had, is enough to Convince all the Living that they shall as Certainly die as that they have been born.
Against which Nature relucts with the greatest passion, and from which it fleeth with greatest aversation It will never be reconciled to that which dissolveth the nearest and most intimate union between Soul and body;
Against which Nature relucts with the greatest passion, and from which it fleeth with greatest aversation It will never be reconciled to that which dissolveth the nearest and most intimate Union between Soul and body;
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which taketh in pieces the curious Workmanship, defiles the Glory, and stains the beauty of the goodliest body, which turns the lovely body into a loathsome Carkass, resolves it into corruption and putrefaction,
which Takes in Pieces the curious Workmanship, defiles the Glory, and stains the beauty of the Goodliest body, which turns the lovely body into a loathsome Carcase, resolves it into corruption and putrefaction,
The apprehension of this affrighted Gideon a mighty man of valour, till the Lord encouraged him and said to him, Fear not, thou shalt not die, Judg. 6. 23. At this the King (Belshazzars) Countenance was changed and his thoughts troubled him,
The apprehension of this affrighted gideon a mighty man of valour, till the Lord encouraged him and said to him, fear not, thou shalt not die, Judges 6. 23. At this the King (Belshazzars) Countenance was changed and his thoughts troubled him,
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so that the joynts of his loins were loosed, and his knees smote one against another, Dan. 5. 6. And who that is but a natural man, doth not experience trembling and astonishment at the approach and sight of Death? yea many times at the very thoughts.
so that the Joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees smote one against Another, Dan. 5. 6. And who that is but a natural man, does not experience trembling and astonishment At the approach and sighed of Death? yea many times At the very thoughts.
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of it? The world of men doth generally bear witness to that which is written, Heb. 2. 15. that through fear of Death, they are all their life time Subject to bondage.
of it? The world of men does generally bear witness to that which is written, Hebrew 2. 15. that through Fear of Death, they Are all their life time Subject to bondage.
There are two things, (both in the context) which make Death so terrible. 1 st. Sin, which the Apostle calleth the Sting of Death. It was by sin that death entred in the world,
There Are two things, (both in the context) which make Death so terrible. 1 Saint. since, which the Apostle calls the Sting of Death. It was by since that death entered in the world,
but Oh! how dreadful and miserable to die in sin, in a state of sin, in the guilt of sin, under the reign and power of sin, in the arms and embraces of sin.
but Oh! how dreadful and miserable to die in since, in a state of since, in the guilt of since, under the Reign and power of since, in the arms and embraces of since.
and rebellion against Divine Majesty and Authority, it always hath demerit and guilt consequent upon it, which obligeth and bindeth the sinner to undergoe that punishment which is naturally due to it.
and rebellion against Divine Majesty and authority, it always hath demerit and guilt consequent upon it, which obliges and binds the sinner to undergo that punishment which is naturally due to it.
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and thy awakened Conscience shall charge thee with thy inexcusable transgression of a Righteous Law, thy gross neglect of Commanded duty, thy industerious provision to satisfie the flesh, thy ready compliance with the call of temptations, thy irreparable loss of precious time.
and thy awakened Conscience shall charge thee with thy inexcusable Transgression of a Righteous Law, thy gross neglect of Commanded duty, thy industerious provision to satisfy the Flesh, thy ready compliance with the call of temptations, thy irreparable loss of precious time.
Thy hypocritical dealing with God in Covenant, the Stopping of thine eares at the voice of Conscience, the shutting of thine eyes against the light of Scripture, the hardening of thy heart against the motions of the Spirit, thy unbelieving refusals of an offered Saviour, thy unprofitable misimprovement of means of Grace, thy unthankful abuse of the mercies of God,
Thy hypocritical dealing with God in Covenant, the Stopping of thine ears At the voice of Conscience, the shutting of thine eyes against the Light of Scripture, the hardening of thy heart against the motions of the Spirit, thy unbelieving refusals of an offered Saviour, thy unprofitable misimprovement of means of Grace, thy unthankful abuse of the Mercies of God,
Men are not prone to charge themselves with sin, where there is no Law, therefore, Gal. 3. 19. the Law was added because of transgressions, that is, to make transgressions appear.
Men Are not prove to charge themselves with since, where there is no Law, Therefore, Gal. 3. 19. the Law was added Because of transgressions, that is, to make transgressions appear.
Hence we read, Rom. 3. 20. By the Law is the knowledge of sin, and Rom. 7. 9, 13. I was alive without the Law once, in my own opinion, but when the Commandment came,
Hence we read, Rom. 3. 20. By the Law is the knowledge of since, and Rom. 7. 9, 13. I was alive without the Law once, in my own opinion, but when the Commandment Come,
and his soul forthwith to be Required, Apprehended, Arrested, Summoned and haled out of his body, from all freinds, means helps and hopes, to appear naked before God the Judge of all men, to give an account of a sinful life,
and his soul forthwith to be Required, Apprehended, Arrested, Summoned and haled out of his body, from all Friends, means helps and hope's, to appear naked before God the Judge of all men, to give an account of a sinful life,
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At this what heart of man can contain and possess himself without fear? Who but must be appalled, confounded, amazed, terrified? Knowing the terror, saith St. Paul, 2 Cor. 5. 1. Speaking of this appearance and account.
At this what heart of man can contain and possess himself without Fear? Who but must be appalled, confounded, amazed, terrified? Knowing the terror, Says Saint Paul, 2 Cor. 5. 1. Speaking of this appearance and account.
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It is a fearful looking for of Judgment and fierie indignation, saith the Author to the Hebrews, chap. 10. 27. and a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the Living God. ver.
It is a fearful looking for of Judgement and fiery Indignation, Says the Author to the Hebrews, chap. 10. 27. and a fearful thing to fallen into the hands of the Living God. ver.
31. Thus have we represented the Enemy Death, in its power and pomp as it reigneth over the fallen Sons and Daughters of Adam, which appears so terrible, that woe be to those that fall under the power of it.
31. Thus have we represented the Enemy Death, in its power and pomp as it Reigneth over the fallen Sons and Daughters of Adam, which appears so terrible, that woe be to those that fallen under the power of it.
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Object. But saith Natural Carnal reason, Is not this a great Paradox? who will believe it? One Enoch indeed was translated that he should not see Death;
Object. But Says Natural Carnal reason, Is not this a great Paradox? who will believe it? One Enoch indeed was translated that he should not see Death;
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for Death reigneth by Sin. Now as for the sins of believers, God (to whom belongeth the forgiveness of sins) saith, Isa. 44. 22. I have blotted out as a thick cloud, thy transgresons,
for Death Reigneth by Sin. Now as for the Sins of believers, God (to whom belongeth the forgiveness of Sins) Says, Isaiah 44. 22. I have blotted out as a thick cloud, thy transgresons,
and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? Thou wilt Cast all their sins into the depths of the Sea. Act. 10. 43. whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of Sins.
and passes by the Transgression of the remnant of his heritage? Thou wilt Cast all their Sins into the depths of the Sea. Act. 10. 43. whosoever Believeth in him shall receive remission of Sins.
and therefore the Apostle triumpheth over it on that account vers. 55. O Death, where is thy sting? What Luther sometimes said to God, that may every Believer say to Death, Feri Domine, said he; Strike Lord.
and Therefore the Apostle Triumpheth over it on that account vers. 55. Oh Death, where is thy sting? What Luther sometime said to God, that may every Believer say to Death, Feri Domine, said he; Strike Lord.
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Elijah makes request for himself that he might die. 1 King. 19. 4. The three Children valiantly yielded their bodies to the fiery fornace Dan. 3. 16. 28. Lord, now lettest thou thy Servant depart in peace, saith good old Simeon. Luk. 2. 29. Paul and Barnabas willingly hazarded their lives.
Elijah makes request for himself that he might die. 1 King. 19. 4. The three Children valiantly yielded their bodies to the fiery furnace Dan. 3. 16. 28. Lord, now Lettest thou thy Servant depart in peace, Says good old Simeon. Luk. 2. 29. Paul and Barnabas willingly hazarded their lives.
Are not Believers afraid to die? Was not Abraham afraid when he thought he should be slain? Gen. 20. 11. Did not David complain, The terrors of death are fallen from me.
are not Believers afraid to die? Was not Abraham afraid when he Thought he should be slave? Gen. 20. 11. Did not David complain, The terrors of death Are fallen from me.
Answ. 1. There is a Natural fear of death, as it is the dissolution of the Compositum, a separation of Soul and Body which are so intimately united, which is not sinful.
Answer 1. There is a Natural Fear of death, as it is the dissolution of the Compositum, a separation of Soul and Body which Are so intimately united, which is not sinful.
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St. Paul saith for himself and other Believers, that though they knew, that if their Earthly house of this Tabernacle were dissolved, they had a building of God,
Saint Paul Says for himself and other Believers, that though they knew, that if their Earthly house of this Tabernacle were dissolved, they had a building of God,
yet they had a natural Love of life, and abhorrence of death, and their groaning was not that they would be unclothed. 2 Cor. 5. 1, 2, 4. yea, our Lord Jesus Christ himself in whom was no sin, being found in fashion as a man,
yet they had a natural Love of life, and abhorrence of death, and their groaning was not that they would be unclothed. 2 Cor. 5. 1, 2, 4. yea, our Lord jesus christ himself in whom was no since, being found in fashion as a man,
This ariseth from weakness of Faith, from want of assurance, from Conscience of lapses and contracted guilt, from neglecting to search their own hearts, from misapprehending and mis-judging their Spiritual state, from inordinate love to this life,
This arises from weakness of Faith, from want of assurance, from Conscience of lapses and contracted guilt, from neglecting to search their own hearts, from misapprehending and Misjudging their Spiritual state, from inordinate love to this life,
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The presumptions of Hell, the pre-occupation of Torment, the fore-tasts of the wrath of the Almighty, the scorchings of the Lake that burneth with fire and Brimstone, that driveth the sinner past all hope,
The presumptions of Hell, the preoccupation of Torment, the foretastes of the wrath of the Almighty, the scorchings of the Lake that burns with fire and Brimstone, that drives the sinner passed all hope,
And were it not for the Atheism, ignorance, infidelity, blindness, hardness, searedness, flattery, and delusions that are in the hearts of sinners, such instances would not be rare;
And were it not for the Atheism, ignorance, infidelity, blindness, hardness, searedness, flattery, and delusions that Are in the hearts of Sinners, such instances would not be rare;
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Though they may and do experience some measure of fears, yet God doth always support with some degree of hope, that they let not go all their hold of the Covenant of God.
Though they may and do experience Some measure of fears, yet God does always support with Some degree of hope, that they let not go all their hold of the Covenant of God.
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Ezek. 37. 7, 8, 10. This is it which the Apostle asserts here throughout the Chapter, concluding that then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
Ezekiel 37. 7, 8, 10. This is it which the Apostle asserts Here throughout the Chapter, concluding that then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
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What saith the Scripture? Labour, work, watch, run, strive, wrastle, fight, give diligence, endure hardness, press forward, &c. But blessed are the dead that die in the Lord,
What Says the Scripture? Labour, work, watch, run, strive, wrestle, fight, give diligence, endure hardness, press forward, etc. But blessed Are the dead that die in the Lord,
for, 1 st. As for the Soul, it being released from the body is admitted into the Heavenly Jerusalem, to an innumerable company of Angels, to the Spirits of just men made perfect,
for, 1 Saint. As for the Soul, it being released from the body is admitted into the Heavenly Jerusalem, to an innumerable company of Angels, to the Spirits of just men made perfect,
Phil. 1. 23. 2 ly. As for the body, Death serves to refine it, for 1 Cor. 15. 50. This I say, that Flesh and Blood cannot inherit the Kingdom of God: neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
Philip 1. 23. 2 lie. As for the body, Death serves to refine it, for 1 Cor. 15. 50. This I say, that Flesh and Blood cannot inherit the Kingdom of God: neither does corruption inherit incorruption.
Paul 's discourse of the Resurrection from the dead seemed no other than babling to the Learned Philosophers at Athens. Act. 17. 18. And was thought incredible by Festus, and Agrippa, and the Captains,
Paul is discourse of the Resurrection from the dead seemed no other than babbling to the Learned Philosophers At Athens. Act. 17. 18. And was Thought incredible by Festus, and Agrippa, and the Captains,
Mar. 16. Luk. 24. Tell no more then of the mighty Acts of Nimrod, or Chedorlaomer, of Sennacherib, or Nebuchadnezzar, of Cyrus, or Alexander, or of all the Caesars, or the rest of those great Names that have filled the world with their Fame, who have subdued Kingdoms,
Mar. 16. Luk. 24. Tell no more then of the mighty Acts of Nimrod, or Chedorlaomer, of Sennacherib, or Nebuchadnezzar, of Cyrus, or Alexander, or of all the Caesars, or the rest of those great Names that have filled the world with their Fame, who have subdued Kingdoms,
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Yea, let no mention be made of the Victories of Joshua, or Baruk, or Gideon, or Jephtha, or Samson, or Saul, or Jonathan, or David, or of all his worthies, who have Victoriously fought the Battles of the Lord against the Arms of flesh,
Yea, let no mention be made of the Victories of joshua, or Baruch, or gideon, or Jephtha, or samson, or Saul, or Johnathan, or David, or of all his worthies, who have Victoriously fought the Battles of the Lord against the Arms of Flesh,
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The Gates of Hell, the power of Darkness, the King of Terrors (before whom all these Triumphing Victors at last fell) fallen at the feet of the Saints.
The Gates of Hell, the power of Darkness, the King of Terrors (before whom all these Triumphing Victor's At last fell) fallen At the feet of the Saints.
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as indeed it is, How do they obtain it? Where lieth the great strength of these Samsons? Are they not all Clay of the same lump with other men? Are they not the Sons of men? Do we not know their generation? Their Parents, Brethren,
as indeed it is, How do they obtain it? Where lies the great strength of these Samsons? are they not all Clay of the same lump with other men? are they not the Sons of men? Do we not know their generation? Their Parents, Brothers,
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nay less as to sense and reason, for they are not many wise after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble. 1 Cor. 1. 26. and therefore we may well ask the question,
nay less as to sense and reason, for they Are not many wise After the Flesh, not many mighty, not many noble. 1 Cor. 1. 26. and Therefore we may well ask the question,
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1. Jesus Christ disarmeth Death by his satisfaction. 2. He destroyeth Death by his Resurrection. 3. This Victory becomes the Believers by participation and communion with him.
1. jesus christ disarmeth Death by his satisfaction. 2. He Destroyeth Death by his Resurrection. 3. This Victory becomes the Believers by participation and communion with him.
Sin being the Transgression of a Righteous Law hath in it a fundamentall demerit and natural obligation to punishment, which is moreover Confirmed by the Laws threatning, Thou shalt die the Death.
since being the Transgression of a Righteous Law hath in it a fundamental demerit and natural obligation to punishment, which is moreover Confirmed by the Laws threatening, Thou shalt die the Death.
To which purpose our sins were translated on him by imputation Isa. 53. 6. All we like Sheep have gone astray, we have turned every on to his own way,
To which purpose our Sins were translated on him by imputation Isaiah 53. 6. All we like Sheep have gone astray, we have turned every on to his own Way,
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Gal. 3. 13. By this did Christ satisfie the Law, expiate guilt, cancelled the hand writing, the obligation to punishment, appeased the wrath of God and obtained remission of sins.
Gal. 3. 13. By this did christ satisfy the Law, expiate guilt, canceled the hand writing, the obligation to punishment, appeased the wrath of God and obtained remission of Sins.
Eph. 1. 7. Thus did he finish transgression, & make an end of sins, thus he made reconciliation for iniquity, & brought in Everlasting Righteousness.
Ephesians 1. 7. Thus did he finish Transgression, & make an end of Sins, thus he made reconciliation for iniquity, & brought in Everlasting Righteousness.
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By his satisfaction he took away the power and efficacy of Death, but by his resurrection he destroyed the very Being of death, actually as to himself, virtually as to believers.
By his satisfaction he took away the power and efficacy of Death, but by his resurrection he destroyed the very Being of death, actually as to himself, virtually as to believers.
Rom. 6. 9. Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more, Death hath no more dominion over him, and v. 10. For in that he died, he died unto sin once.
Rom. 6. 9. christ being raised from the dead Dieth no more, Death hath no more dominion over him, and v. 10. For in that he died, he died unto since once.
Ad delendum peccatum, ut semel in nihilum redigat peccatum in nobis, saith Beza, he died once for all utterly to blot out sin in us but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God, Apud Deum or secundum Deum, vita caelesti et immortali, a life worthy of God, an heavenly and immortal life.
Ad delendum peccatum, ut semel in nihilum redigat peccatum in nobis, Says Beza, he died once for all utterly to blot out since in us but in that he lives, he lives unto God, Apud God or secundum God, vita caelesti et immortali, a life worthy of God, an heavenly and immortal life.
We read Joh. 11. 44. concerning Lazarus, that he that was dead came forth. There the power of Death was suspended at present that it could not hold him,
We read John 11. 44. Concerning Lazarus, that he that was dead Come forth. There the power of Death was suspended At present that it could not hold him,
so vertually to believers, for even as to them he hath abolished Death, and brought life and immortality to light. 2 Tim. 1. 10. Saith Christ, Rev. 1. 18. I am he that liveth and was dead,
so virtually to believers, for even as to them he hath abolished Death, and brought life and immortality to Light. 2 Tim. 1. 10. Says christ, Rev. 1. 18. I am he that lives and was dead,
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Notwithstanding all the improbabilities, yea impossibilities in Nature, yet he saith to them as to Cyrus, Isa. 54. 2. I will go before thee and break in pieces the Gates of Brass,
Notwithstanding all the improbabilities, yea impossibilities in Nature, yet he Says to them as to Cyrus, Isaiah 54. 2. I will go before thee and break in Pieces the Gates of Brass,
1. They communicate with him in the value of his Satisfaction, whereby the sting of Death is taken out as to them, to wit, the guilt of sin done away.
1. They communicate with him in the valve of his Satisfaction, whereby the sting of Death is taken out as to them, to wit, the guilt of since done away.
By the Covenant of Redemption between the Father and Christ, it was eternally agreed that Christ should be their Surrogate, Substitute and Surety to undertake for them in their nature Joh. 10. 18. No man taketh my life from me,
By the Covenant of Redemption between the Father and christ, it was eternally agreed that christ should be their Surrogate, Substitute and Surety to undertake for them in their nature John 10. 18. No man Takes my life from me,
Thus our debt became his debt, he was bound for us, and saith to his Father on our behalf as Judah to Joseph on the behalf of Benjamin. Gen. 44. 32. 33. Thy Servant became Surety for the lad unto my Father — Now therefore, I pray thee, let thy Servant abide in stead of the lad a bondman to my Lord, And the punishment due to us became his.
Thus our debt became his debt, he was bound for us, and Says to his Father on our behalf as Judah to Joseph on the behalf of Benjamin. Gen. 44. 32. 33. Thy Servant became Surety for the lad unto my Father — Now Therefore, I pray thee, let thy Servant abide in stead of the lad a bondman to my Lord, And the punishment due to us became his.
when he had undergone the punishment and Satisfied the Law, and taken his discharge which was testified by his Resurrection, His Satisfaction becomes our Satisfaction and his discharge, our discharge.
when he had undergone the punishment and Satisfied the Law, and taken his discharge which was testified by his Resurrection, His Satisfaction becomes our Satisfaction and his discharge, our discharge.
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Christ rose from the dead not only as a surety discharged from prison when he had paid the debt and thereby cancelling the obligation of the principal;
christ rose from the dead not only as a surety discharged from prison when he had paid the debt and thereby cancelling the obligation of the principal;
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He that eateth me, saith Christ, Joh. 6. 5, 7. that is, by faith, there is union with Christ, even he shall live by me, there is communion with Christ as necessarily consequent.
He that Eateth me, Says christ, John 6. 5, 7. that is, by faith, there is Union with christ, even he shall live by me, there is communion with christ as necessarily consequent.
Col. 2. 13. and risen with Christ, Eph. 2. 6. It is from the vertue of Christs Resurrection that Job argueth to his own, Job. 19. 25, 26. I know that my Redeemer liveth, &c. And though after my skin worms destroy this body yet in my flesh shall I see God.
Col. 2. 13. and risen with christ, Ephesians 2. 6. It is from the virtue of Christ Resurrection that Job argue to his own, Job. 19. 25, 26. I know that my Redeemer lives, etc. And though After my skin worms destroy this body yet in my Flesh shall I see God.
And this is the argument which the Apostles so industriously improves throughout this Chapter, assuring the Resurrection of believers by the Resurrection of Christ.
And this is the argument which the Apostles so industriously improves throughout this Chapter, assuring the Resurrection of believers by the Resurrection of christ.
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ver. 20. If the first Adam dying derived Death to all his natural seed, much more shall the second Adam rising communicate life to all his Spiritual seed ▪ ver. 22. yea such intimate and necessary connexion is there between the Resurrection of Christ and the Resurrection of believers, that the Apostle argueth both forward and backward from the one to the other.
ver. 20. If the First Adam dying derived Death to all his natural seed, much more shall the second Adam rising communicate life to all his Spiritual seed ▪ for. 22. yea such intimate and necessary connexion is there between the Resurrection of christ and the Resurrection of believers, that the Apostle argue both forward and backward from the one to the other.
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Can thine heart endure, or can thy hands be strong in the day when thy Flesh shall wast, thy Spirits faint, thy Strength fail, the Sorrows of Death compass thee about, the pains of Hell take hold on thee,
Can thine heart endure, or can thy hands be strong in the day when thy Flesh shall wast, thy Spirits faint, thy Strength fail, the Sorrows of Death compass thee about, the pains of Hell take hold on thee,
yea, not to be struck to the very heart at the sight of the Pale Horse coming amain upon him, the Name of whose Rider is Death, with Hell at his heels? What thinkest thou? O guilty Sinner!
yea, not to be struck to the very heart At the sighed of the Pale Horse coming amain upon him, the Name of whose Rider is Death, with Hell At his heels? What Thinkest thou? O guilty Sinner!
and Follies, and Vanities, and Pleasures of a present Transitory and helpless World? Reflect upon thy heart and ways, review the number and Nature of thy multiplied and aggravated Transgressions throughout a long life, have patience to hear the Charge of thy veracious and faithful Conscience,
and Follies, and Vanities, and Pleasures of a present Transitory and helpless World? Reflect upon thy heart and ways, review the number and Nature of thy multiplied and aggravated Transgressions throughout a long life, have patience to hear the Charge of thy Veracious and faithful Conscience,
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and seriously consider with what a sharp and poisonous sting thou hast Armed Death against thine own Soul. Run not the desperate hazard of being killed with Death.
and seriously Consider with what a sharp and poisonous sting thou hast Armed Death against thine own Soul. Run not the desperate hazard of being killed with Death.
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Their Lord Jesus, the Captain of their Salvation who died for them, hath overcome Death, disarmed Death, Sanctified Death, Sweetened Death, Subjected Death to them,
Their Lord jesus, the Captain of their Salvation who died for them, hath overcome Death, disarmed Death, Sanctified Death, Sweetened Death, Subjected Death to them,
or Famine, or Pestilence, Consumption and burning Feaver, with aches and pains, whereby the earthly house of their tabernacle is dissolved — Saul and Jonathan were not divided in their Death.
or Famine, or Pestilence, Consumption and burning Fever, with aches and pains, whereby the earthly house of their tabernacle is dissolved — Saul and Johnathan were not divided in their Death.
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Of which difference of the death of Saint and sinner, the sinner is sometimes so convinced, that he cannot but wish with Balaam, Let me die the Death of the Righteous,
Of which difference of the death of Saint and sinner, the sinner is sometime so convinced, that he cannot but wish with balaam, Let me die the Death of the Righteous,
It is the Saints happiness here, both living and dying, to have the Victory over death by faith, which is to them the evidence and presenting of the future Resurrection, not yet seen.
It is the Saints happiness Here, both living and dying, to have the Victory over death by faith, which is to them the evidence and presenting of the future Resurrection, not yet seen.
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Be thou faithful unto Death, maintain thy Christian Courage against Death, take hold of the strength of Christ and overcome it, Thou shalt fight no mor,
Be thou faithful unto Death, maintain thy Christian Courage against Death, take hold of the strength of christ and overcome it, Thou shalt fight no mor,
How far do we desire to remove death from us? How sad and damping are the very thoughts thereof to us? What reluctance have we against the very Name of Death? What trembling at the approach thereof!
How Far do we desire to remove death from us? How sad and damping Are the very thoughts thereof to us? What reluctance have we against the very Name of Death? What trembling At the approach thereof!
and carelessness of gaining better assurance of life eternal? Is it not from our inordinate affection to our worldly interest, our Carnal enjoyments and relations? Or is it not from the Conscience of some indulged sin, which we have not effectually mortified? Surely our Consciences will tell the guilty, that some or all of these, are the cause of our averseness, lothness and fears to die.
and carelessness of gaining better assurance of life Eternal? Is it not from our inordinate affection to our worldly Interest, our Carnal enjoyments and relations? Or is it not from the Conscience of Some indulged since, which we have not effectually mortified? Surely our Consciences will tell the guilty, that Some or all of these, Are the cause of our averseness, loathness and fears to die.
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for the commendation of Religion, for the Conviction of Sinners, for the comfort of our own souls, let us shake of these clogs, lay aside these weights,
for the commendation of Religion, for the Conviction of Sinners, for the Comfort of our own Souls, let us shake of these clogs, lay aside these weights,
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Mortifie thy inordinate affections, hold a good Conscience, Clear up thy interest in Christ, and in the Covenant of God, Have thy conversation in Heaven,
Mortify thy inordinate affections, hold a good Conscience, Clear up thy Interest in christ, and in the Covenant of God, Have thy Conversation in Heaven,
and from thence look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall change thy vile body that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, and fear not.
and from thence look for the Saviour, the Lord jesus christ, who shall change thy vile body that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, and Fear not.
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Art thou to encounter death, hast thou apprehensions of its approaches towards thee? And doth thy heart fail for fear hereof? Hear Christ rebuking thee as sometimes he rebuked his disciples, Why art thou fearful, thou of little faith? Let me say to thee for thy encouragement,
Art thou to encounter death, hast thou apprehensions of its Approaches towards thee? And does thy heart fail for Fear hereof? Hear christ rebuking thee as sometime he rebuked his Disciples, Why art thou fearful, thou of little faith? Let me say to thee for thy encouragement,
if thou beest a Christian indeed, as Deborah to Barak when he was to Encounter Sisera. Judg. 4. 14. Up, Is not the Lord gone out before thee? Hath not Christ disarmed thy Enemy? and taken out its sting? Hath not he overcome death,
if thou Best a Christian indeed, as Deborah to Barak when he was to Encounter Sisera. Judges 4. 14. Up, Is not the Lord gone out before thee? Hath not christ disarmed thy Enemy? and taken out its sting? Hath not he overcome death,
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and stand by thee in this thy last conflict? And is not the presence and assistance of Christ enough to encourage thee against fear? Isa. 43. 1. 2. saith God to Jacob, Fear not, when thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee;
and stand by thee in this thy last conflict? And is not the presence and assistance of christ enough to encourage thee against Fear? Isaiah 43. 1. 2. Says God to Jacob, fear not, when thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee;
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In the strength of which promise, say with David, Ds. 23. 4. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of Death, I will fear none evill, for thou art with me.
In the strength of which promise, say with David, Ds. 23. 4. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of Death, I will Fear none evil, for thou art with me.
We read (whether they be the words of God to the Church, or of the Church to God, the sense is the same) Isa. 26. 19. Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise:
We read (whither they be the words of God to the Church, or of the Church to God, the sense is the same) Isaiah 26. 19. Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise:
We read, 1 Sam. 17. Goliah of Gath, that monstrous and terrible Giant, cometh forth before his camp of Philistins and defieth the armies of Israel, who fled from him and were sore afraid,
We read, 1 Sam. 17. Goliath of Gaza, that monstrous and terrible Giant, comes forth before his camp of philistines and defieth the armies of Israel, who fled from him and were soar afraid,
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Did they not then come out of all cities of Israel. Chap. 18. 6, 7. singing and dancing with, Tabrets and joy and instruments of musick, answering one another as they played,
Did they not then come out of all cities of Israel. Chap. 18. 6, 7. singing and dancing with, Tabrets and joy and Instruments of music, answering one Another as they played,
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and take a more exact view of the triumphs and trophies of Death, which it hath erected over the Vanquished Sons and Daughters of men, that have fallen under its power:
and take a more exact view of the Triumphos and trophies of Death, which it hath erected over the Vanquished Sons and Daughters of men, that have fallen under its power:
Consider the poyson, venom, sharpness and power of the deadly sting that is entred into their Souls, strengthened with all the plagues and Curses that are writtten in the book of the Law of a righteous, avenging, and Almighty Judge;
Consider the poison, venom, sharpness and power of the deadly sting that is entered into their Souls, strengthened with all the plagues and Curses that Are written in the book of the Law of a righteous, avenging, and Almighty Judge;
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and then recall your thoughts to the solemn meditation of this happy word, the glad tidings of the Glorious conquest and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, in fellowship with whom you are rescued from the cursed power of this Death and Hell,
and then Recall your thoughts to the solemn meditation of this happy word, the glad tidings of the Glorious conquest and Resurrection of jesus christ, in fellowship with whom you Are rescued from the cursed power of this Death and Hell,
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and whereof you shall be possessed. Your meditations (methinks) cannot but issue with the Apostle's in this greatful, pathetick, and triumphant doxologie.
and whereof you shall be possessed. Your meditations (methinks) cannot but issue with the Apostle's in this grateful, pathetic, and triumphant doxology.
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