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A SERMON Preached One Fast Day, LONDON. In the Year, One thousand six hundred and Seventy. Psalm 97. v. 11. Light is sown for the Righteous.
A SERMON Preached One Fast Day, LONDON. In the Year, One thousand six hundred and Seventy. Psalm 97. v. 11. Light is sown for the Righteous.
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THis Psalm is very consolotary, full of comfort for the Church of God: It is written in an Elegant and Majestick stile. The Psalm begins thus;
THis Psalm is very consolotary, full of Comfort for the Church of God: It is written in an Elegant and Majestic style. The Psalm begins thus;
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The Lord Reigns let the Earth rejoyce. God hath a Superintendency over all humane affairs, he doth what he will:The Lord Reigns let the Earth rejoice. God hath a Superintendency over all humane affairs, he does what he will:
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It is God that sits Lord paramount, he hath a Negative Voice in the Counsel of men, The Lord Reigns, therefore, let the Earth rejoyce: Clouds and darkness are round about him:
It is God that sits Lord paramount, he hath a Negative Voice in the Counsel of men, The Lord Reigns, Therefore, let the Earth rejoice: Clouds and darkness Are round about him:
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Righteousness and Judgements are the habitation of his Throne. Righteousness and Judgments Are the habitation of his Throne.
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s if the Psalmist had said, The Providences of the great God, they are very dark and mysterious, we cannot see what he is doing, Clouds and Darkness are round about him;
s if the Psalmist had said, The Providences of the great God, they Are very dark and mysterious, we cannot see what he is doing, Clouds and Darkness Are round about him;
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but his wayes though they are dark, they are alwayes holy and wife, they are alwayes Righteous, Righteousness and Judgement are the habitation of his Throne.
but his ways though they Are dark, they Are always holy and wife, they Are always Righteous, Righteousness and Judgement Are the habitation of his Throne.
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And so I proceed unto the words I have read, having given this short preface, Light is sown for the Righteous.
And so I proceed unto the words I have read, having given this short preface, Light is sown for the Righteous.
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Let things go how they will, let Providence be never so dark and bloudy, here is the Saint comfort:
Let things go how they will, let Providence be never so dark and bloody, Here is the Saint Comfort:
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God reigns, and he will have a care of his People, and will comfort them in the most dismal times;
God reigns, and he will have a care of his People, and will Comfort them in the most dismal times;
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Light is sown for the Righteous; Light is sown for the Righteous;
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which Tex is like Israels Pillar of Fire in the Wilderness which did give them light.
which Tex is like Israel's Pillar of Fire in the Wilderness which did give them Light.
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It is like the Mariners lanthorn, which gives light in a dark night: whether it be a dark night now, I leave it to you to judg:
It is like the Mariners lantern, which gives Light in a dark night: whither it be a dark night now, I leave it to you to judge:
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Here is the Marriners Lanthorn to give light to you in a dark night. Light is sown for the Righteous.
Here is the Mariners Lantern to give Light to you in a dark night. Light is sown for the Righteous.
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Light, it is here a Metaphor, that is put here for comfort, because Light, when it breaks out it gives abundance of comfort and chearing to the Spirit,Light, it is Here a Metaphor, that is put Here for Comfort, Because Light, when it breaks out it gives abundance of Comfort and cheering to the Spirit,
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as in Scripture Darkness is put for afflictions, Joel 2. 2. A Day of Darkness and Gloominess;
as in Scripture Darkness is put for afflictions, Joel 2. 2. A Day of Darkness and Gloominess;
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that is, a day of afflictions; why so, Light is put for comfort and for joy:
that is, a day of afflictions; why so, Light is put for Comfort and for joy:
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Ester 8. 16. The Jews, they had light, and gladness and joy; so that here see by light in the Text, is meant comfort.Ester 8. 16. The jews, they had Light, and gladness and joy; so that Here see by Light in the Text, is meant Comfort.
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Comfort is sown for the Righteous; it is sown, you know that sowing prepares the earth for harvest.Comfort is sown for the Righteous; it is sown, you know that sowing prepares the earth for harvest.
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Light is sown: that is, joy, and peace, and comfort: it is preparing; the seed is in the ground:Light is sown: that is, joy, and peace, and Comfort: it is preparing; the seed is in the ground:
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Light is sown, and who is this seed of comfort sown for? why in these words, sor the Righteous; the wicked, they have nothing to do with comfort.Light is sown, and who is this seed of Comfort sown for? why in these words, sor the Righteous; the wicked, they have nothing to do with Comfort.
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Those that do sow in sin, shall be sure to reap in sorrow.
Those that do sow in since, shall be sure to reap in sorrow.
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Job 4. 8. Even as I have seen those that plough iniquity, and sow wickedness, reap the same. Job 4. 8. Even as I have seen those that plough iniquity, and sow wickedness, reap the same.
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Oh, they will have a sad harvest at last!
O, they will have a sad harvest At last!
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but saith the Text, Light is sown for the Righteous, for the Godly, for those in whose Spirit there is no guile.
but Says the Text, Light is sown for the Righteous, for the Godly, for those in whose Spirit there is no guile.
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By righteous, I understand such that are really holy upright Christians:
By righteous, I understand such that Are really holy upright Christians:
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God esteems them righteous, who have Christs merits imputed to them, and Christs Spirit imparted to them:
God esteems them righteous, who have Christ merits imputed to them, and Christ Spirit imparted to them:
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the Righteous in the Text, they are such as are upright, sincerely holy, so it is in the next words, Light is sown for the Righteous,
the Righteous in the Text, they Are such as Are upright, sincerely holy, so it is in the next words, Light is sown for the Righteous,
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and gladness for the upright in heart. Those are upright ones in whose Spirit there is no guile.and gladness for the upright in heart. Those Are upright ones in whose Spirit there is no guile.
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In this Text then there are two things observable.
In this Text then there Are two things observable.
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First, Here is something imployed, Light is sown; it implyes this, that the comforts of Gods people may be for a time, like the seed hid under ground; that is implyed clearly.First, Here is something employed, Light is sown; it Implies this, that the comforts of God's people may be for a time, like the seed hid under ground; that is employed clearly.
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Secondly, Here is something exprest, Light is sown: There is this expression, though the comforts of Gods people are for a time hid,Secondly, Here is something expressed, Light is sown: There is this expression, though the comforts of God's people Are for a time hid,
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yet a seed of comfort still remains, Light is sown for them. I shall begin with the first of these;
yet a seed of Comfort still remains, Light is sown for them. I shall begin with the First of these;
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that which is implyed in the Text: That the comforts of Gods people are often times hid, as the seed under ground.
that which is employed in the Text: That the comforts of God's people Are often times hid, as the seed under ground.
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They have not that visible appearance of their comforts; sometimes they are hid, as the seed under ground.
They have not that visible appearance of their comforts; sometime they Are hid, as the seed under ground.
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Now this I shall clear to you in a double sence. First, Their outward comforts may be hid.
Now this I shall clear to you in a double sense. First, Their outward comforts may be hid.
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Secondly, Their Soul comforts, they may be hid for a time, as seed under ground: under the clodds.Secondly, Their Soul comforts, they may be hid for a time, as seed under ground: under the clodds.
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First, The Saints outward comforts may be hid under sickness, their liberty may be hid under restraint, their names maybe hid under reproach;First, The Saints outward comforts may be hid under sickness, their liberty may be hid under restraint, their names maybe hid under reproach;
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thus their outward comforts may be hid.
thus their outward comforts may be hid.
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Secondly, The spiritual comforts of the Godly, they may be hid for a time, as the seed under the clodds:Secondly, The spiritual comforts of the Godly, they may be hid for a time, as the seed under the clodds:
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the Lord may conceal the evidence of his love;
the Lord may conceal the evidence of his love;
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the Lord though he hath the heart of a Father, may have the look of an Enemy, Job 6. 4. The Arrows of the Almighty are within me, the poyson whereof arinks up my spirit: he speaks there of dissertion;
the Lord though he hath the heart of a Father, may have the look of an Enemy, Job 6. 4. The Arrows of the Almighty Are within me, the poison whereof arinks up my Spirit: he speaks there of desertion;
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the Arrows of the Almighty are within me. God hath wounded me. the Arrows of the Almighty Are within me. God hath wounded me.
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It eludes to the Persians, who in their War, did dip the point of their Arrows in Poyson, to make them wound more mortally.
It eludes to the Persians, who in their War, did dip the point of their Arrows in Poison, to make them wound more mortally.
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So saith Job, The Lord hath shot his poysonsome Arrows, and hath wounded me with it, the arrow of dissertion:
So Says Job, The Lord hath shot his poisonsome Arrows, and hath wounded me with it, the arrow of desertion:
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thus you see the spiritual comforts of the Saints, they may be sometimes hid from them.
thus you see the spiritual comforts of the Saints, they may be sometime hid from them.
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But why does the Lord do thus? truly no wonder that the spiritual comforts of believers may be hid, as the seed under ground. But why does the Lord do thus? truly no wonder that the spiritual comforts of believers may be hid, as the seed under ground.
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No, comfort and they may be in dissertion; for, First, The Saints comforts are no better than Christs comforts were;
No, Comfort and they may be in desertion; for, First, The Saints comforts Are no better than Christ comforts were;
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but Christs comforts were hid for a time, when he was in dissertion, and cryed out, My God, my God; he was without comfort;
but Christ comforts were hid for a time, when he was in desertion, and cried out, My God, my God; he was without Comfort;
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and shall we wonder if God eclipse our comfort, and we walk in the dark? did not Christ do so? our comforts are no better than Christs comforts were.
and shall we wonder if God eclipse our Comfort, and we walk in the dark? did not christ do so? our comforts Are no better than Christ comforts were.
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Secondly, The Saints comforts are no better than their graces are, but the graces of the Saints may sometimes be hid,Secondly, The Saints comforts Are no better than their graces Are, but the graces of the Saints may sometime be hid,
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why then may not their comforts? their graces we see are often hid under much corruption,
why then may not their comforts? their graces we see Are often hid under much corruption,
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as Gold is hid under dross; their faith is hid under much unbelief; their humility is hid under much pride;
as Gold is hid under dross; their faith is hid under much unbelief; their humility is hid under much pride;
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their love to Christ is hid under much love of the world:
their love to christ is hid under much love of the world:
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How did David here suffer an eclipse? why now the Saints comforts are no better than their graces are;
How did David Here suffer an eclipse? why now the Saints comforts Are no better than their graces Are;
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if their graces be hid, why may not their comforts be hid too?
if their graces be hid, why may not their comforts be hid too?
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Thirdly, The Saints Crown that is hid, their comforts are no better than their Crown is;Thirdly, The Saints Crown that is hid, their comforts Are no better than their Crown is;
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but their Crown is hid, why may not their Comforts. A Crown is laid up; hid out of sight, 2 Tim. 4. 8. A Crown laid up for me:
but their Crown is hid, why may not their Comforts. A Crown is laid up; hid out of sighed, 2 Tim. 4. 8. A Crown laid up for me:
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a Believers Crown, it is hid from the eyes of the world: the world sees the Saints sufferings, but doth not see their crown:
a Believers Crown, it is hid from the eyes of the world: the world sees the Saints sufferings, but does not see their crown:
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and the Saints Crown is hid from their own eyes too for a while, 1 Job. 3. 2. It does not yet appear what we shall be, our happiness that we hope for, it is hid out of sight:
and the Saints Crown is hid from their own eyes too for a while, 1 Job. 3. 2. It does not yet appear what we shall be, our happiness that we hope for, it is hid out of sighed:
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why, if our crown be hid, why may not our comforts be hid? they are not better than our crown is? But you will say unto me,
why, if our crown be hid, why may not our comforts be hid? they Are not better than our crown is? But you will say unto me,
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but why does the Lord thus hide the comforts of his people? does he intend to bury them? I answer, no:
but why does the Lord thus hide the comforts of his people? does he intend to bury them? I answer, no:
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the Lord is all this while carrying on a desigh of mercy and love to the Saints. Pray observe.
the Lord is all this while carrying on a desigh of mercy and love to the Saints. Pray observe.
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1 st. God hath a design in hiding their temporal comforts from them, & withdrawing them.
1 Saint. God hath a Design in hiding their temporal comforts from them, & withdrawing them.
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Secondly, God hath a design in the hiding the Saints spiritual comforts, and withdrawing them. 1. The Lord hath a design in hideing the temporal comforts of his people;Secondly, God hath a Design in the hiding the Saints spiritual comforts, and withdrawing them. 1. The Lord hath a Design in hiding the temporal comforts of his people;
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God does it for this great end, that he may lessen and unglew their hearts from the world.
God does it for this great end, that he may lessen and unglew their hearts from the world.
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We ost let the world have too great a share in our love.
We ost let the world have too great a share in our love.
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It is a very hard thing to enjoy any temporal mercy, and not make an Idol of it;
It is a very hard thing to enjoy any temporal mercy, and not make an Idol of it;
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and therefore the Lord in wisdome and love, hides and withdraws those comforts of the world from us.
and Therefore the Lord in Wisdom and love, hides and withdraws those comforts of the world from us.
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As, suppose that a husband were beyond the Sea, and he should send his Wife a Jewel,
As, suppose that a husband were beyond the Sea, and he should send his Wife a Jewel,
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and she should be so taken with the Jewel, as quite to forget her husband:
and she should be so taken with the Jewel, as quite to forget her husband:
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was it not time for him to send home for the Jewel again, that she might love him more: So it is here:
was it not time for him to send home for the Jewel again, that she might love him more: So it is Here:
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the Lord inricheth you with temporal mercies, health, and estate, sends you these Jewels;
the Lord enricheth you with temporal Mercies, health, and estate, sends you these Jewels;
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you are apt to fall in love with these Jewels, and forget God that sent them.
you Are apt to fallen in love with these Jewels, and forget God that sent them.
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It is time for God to call home for those Jewels, that he might have more of your love.
It is time for God to call home for those Jewels, that he might have more of your love.
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Secondly, God hath a design in hideing, and withdrawing the spiritual comforts of his People; their spiritual comforts, as,Secondly, God hath a Design in hiding, and withdrawing the spiritual comforts of his People; their spiritual comforts, as,
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First, Perhaps God sees that they cannot bear comfort: comfort is not for all, it is like strong Waters that break the Glass:First, Perhaps God sees that they cannot bear Comfort: Comfort is not for all, it is like strong Waters that break the Glass:
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Joys are strong things, all cannot bear it, no more than a weak eye can bear the Sun. When Peter was upon the Mount of Transfiguration, the glory of Heaven began a little to shine in his eyes, he was transported,
Joys Are strong things, all cannot bear it, no more than a weak eye can bear the Sun. When Peter was upon the Mount of Transfiguration, the glory of Heaven began a little to shine in his eyes, he was transported,
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and said, he knew not what those sugared joyes of Heaven were:
and said, he knew not what those sugared Joys of Heaven were:
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they are so sweet and ravishing, that some have tasted of them and have died, they have not been able to bear them;
they Are so sweet and ravishing, that Some have tasted of them and have died, they have not been able to bear them;
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therefore God hides and withdraws them: all cannot bear comfort.
Therefore God hides and withdraws them: all cannot bear Comfort.
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Secondly, God may hide those spiritual comforts from Believers, for a time, that they may value them the more when they have them. Oh, brethren!
Secondly, God may hide those spiritual comforts from Believers, for a time, that they may valve them the more when they have them. O, brothers!
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Did we come by our comforts easily, as Water at the strst pumping, we should begin to disesteem, and vilifie our comforts; that is our nature.
Did we come by our comforts Easily, as Water At the strst pumping, we should begin to disesteem, and vilify our comforts; that is our nature.
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Though Manna was Angels food, when it grew common, it was slighted, it was dis-esteemed:
Though Manna was Angels food, when it grew Common, it was slighted, it was disesteemed:
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VVhat is this Manna, and who is this Moses? they began to slight the Manna. When Pearls grew common at Rome, they slighted them,What is this Manna, and who is this Moses? they began to slight the Manna. When Pearls grew Common At Room, they slighted them,
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and wore them upon their shoes; so would we do with our spiritual comforts: therefore God, to inhaunce, and raise the price of our spiritual comforts;
and wore them upon their shoes; so would we do with our spiritual comforts: Therefore God, to inhance, and raise the price of our spiritual comforts;
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he does for a time suspend them; hides them, as the seed under ground. Thirdly, God may hide the spiritual comforts of his Children, for trial;
he does for a time suspend them; hides them, as the seed under ground. Thirdly, God may hide the spiritual comforts of his Children, for trial;
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he will try their ingenuity, he will see what metal they are made of, whether they will serve him for himself, and not for comfort only.
he will try their ingenuity, he will see what metal they Are made of, whither they will serve him for himself, and not for Comfort only.
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It is a harlots love, to love the Husbands money and tokens more than his person.
It is a harlots love, to love the Husbands money and tokens more than his person.
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Such as serve God onely for Comforts, they serve God more for his gifts than for himself.
Such as serve God only for Comforts, they serve God more for his Gifts than for himself.
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We do dislike such as will do nothing for us without a Fee;
We do dislike such as will do nothing for us without a Fee;
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God likes not those Christians, who will serve him only when he fees, and bribes them with Comfort.
God likes not those Christians, who will serve him only when he fees, and Bribes them with Comfort.
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Fourthly, God hides his peoples spiritual comfort, that he may quicken the exercise of their Grace.
Fourthly, God hides his peoples spiritual Comfort, that he may quicken the exercise of their Grace.
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Many times Grace is strong, when Comforts are weak;
Many times Grace is strong, when Comforts Are weak;
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Grace is at full-tide, when Comforts are but at a low ebb, Jonah 2. 4. I said I was cast out of thy sight. There he had no comfort.
Grace is At full-tide, when Comforts Are but At a low ebb, Jonah 2. 4. I said I was cast out of thy sighed. There he had no Comfort.
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Yet will I look again to thy holy Temple. There was a strong Faith. Faith and Love, like two starrs, shine brightest in the darkest night.Yet will I look again to thy holy Temple. There was a strong Faith. Faith and Love, like two Stars, shine Brightest in the Darkest night.
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In the night of dissertion, we are taken with Comfort, but God is more taken with the acting of our Grace.
In the night of desertion, we Are taken with Comfort, but God is more taken with the acting of our Grace.
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The truth of it is, when God sometimes gives his people spiritual comfort, why then they are apt to be more remiss in their walking,
The truth of it is, when God sometime gives his people spiritual Comfort, why then they Are apt to be more remiss in their walking,
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and they are not so quick and lively in duty as they were;
and they Are not so quick and lively in duty as they were;
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just like Musicians, as soon as you throw them down mony out of the window, they will leave off playing, you will hear no more Musick.
just like Musicians, as soon as you throw them down money out of the window, they will leave off playing, you will hear no more Music.
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The Lord with-holds comforts from his people sometimes, because he loves to hear the musick of their Graces.
The Lord withholds comforts from his people sometime, Because he loves to hear the music of their Graces.
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Fifthly, God hides the Spiritual comfort of the Saints for a time, that they may be more humble:Fifthly, God hides the Spiritual Comfort of the Saints for a time, that they may be more humble:
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there is nothing the Saints are more apt to be proud of, than spiritual comforts, and enlargement;
there is nothing the Saints Are more apt to be proud of, than spiritual comforts, and enlargement;
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because they look upon those things as most excellent, & therefore their hearts are apt to be lifted up.
Because they look upon those things as most excellent, & Therefore their hearts Are apt to be lifted up.
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Now when God takes away those comforts, and hides them, their hearts begin to be more humble.
Now when God Takes away those comforts, and hides them, their hearts begin to be more humble.
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St. Pauls, danger was, in being lifted up; when he had so many Visions and Revelations.
Saint Paul's, danger was, in being lifted up; when he had so many Visions and Revelations.
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Therefore he had a Thorn in his flesh to humble him.
Therefore he had a Thorn in his Flesh to humble him.
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It was an humbling Thorne. 2 Cor. 10. 12. Lest that I should be exalted above measure, thou hast given me a Thorn in the Elesh.
It was an humbling Thorn. 2 Cor. 10. 12. Lest that I should be exalted above measure, thou hast given me a Thorn in the Flesh.
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When Christians have much joy in their Spirits, they need a thorn in the flesh, to humble them.
When Christians have much joy in their Spirits, they need a thorn in the Flesh, to humble them.
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It is a very hard thing, to be high in joy, and to be low in humility.
It is a very hard thing, to be high in joy, and to be low in humility.
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Oh, what corruption is there in mans heart? God cannot humble a Soul but it grows dejected;
O, what corruption is there in men heart? God cannot humble a Soul but it grows dejected;
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and God cannot comfort him, but he is ready to grow proud:
and God cannot Comfort him, but he is ready to grow proud:
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and therefore he is forced sometimes, to withdraw spiritual comforts, & hide them, as seed under ground. God had rather you should want comfort,
and Therefore he is forced sometime, to withdraw spiritual comforts, & hide them, as seed under ground. God had rather you should want Comfort,
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than that you should be proud with your comforts.
than that you should be proud with your comforts.
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Sixthly, The Lord sometimes hides the spiritual comforts of his people, and they walk in the dark,Sixthly, The Lord sometime hides the spiritual comforts of his people, and they walk in the dark,
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and see no light, that they may long the more to be in Heaven: then their comforts shall be in perfection, and shall never cease;
and see no Light, that they may long the more to be in Heaven: then their comforts shall be in perfection, and shall never cease;
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then the Saints they shall be upon the Mount of Vision, seeing Gods glory ever, and shall never complain more.
then the Saints they shall be upon the Mount of Vision, seeing God's glory ever, and shall never complain more.
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My beloved hath with drawn himself. In Heaven, they shall have nothing but comfort then, because they have nothing but grace.My Beloved hath with drawn himself. In Heaven, they shall have nothing but Comfort then, Because they have nothing but grace.
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The Saints they shall be for ever sunning themselves in the light of Gods countenance. Oh, blessed time!
The Saints they shall be for ever sunning themselves in the Light of God's countenance. O, blessed time!
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Believers, they shall never have an angry word from God more; they shall never see a frown in his face more:
Believers, they shall never have an angry word from God more; they shall never see a frown in his face more:
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the Sun-light of Gods favour will be without clouds, and will never set;
the Sunlight of God's favour will be without Clouds, and will never Set;
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and therefore God lets our comforts be hid, as seed under ground; that we may long for a Spring-time of glory;
and Therefore God lets our comforts be hid, as seed under ground; that we may long for a Springtime of glory;
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when the flowers of spiritual Joy shall be fully ripe, and blown, we shall have comsort, and nothing but comfort.
when the flowers of spiritual Joy shall be Fully ripe, and blown, we shall have Consort, and nothing but Comfort.
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There shall be no more weeping then in Heaven, there shall be joy in Hell. Now to make some Application of this.
There shall be no more weeping then in Heaven, there shall be joy in Hell. Now to make Some Application of this.
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Ʋse 1. Then, if we see not Spiritual joy rising suddenly in our hearts, let us not wonder;Ʋse 1. Then, if we see not Spiritual joy rising suddenly in our hearts, let us not wonder;
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you see God hath a design of love and mercy to his People, who hides Spiritual comforts!
you see God hath a Design of love and mercy to his People, who hides Spiritual comforts!
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If God pleased, he could presently let out the Sun-light of his face; he could presently give us joy;
If God pleased, he could presently let out the Sunlight of his face; he could presently give us joy;
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but he sees it better sometimes to be without it, than have it: the Sun dulls the fuel, and puts it out.
but he sees it better sometime to be without it, than have it: the Sun dulls the fuel, and puts it out.
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The Sun-shine of comfort, makes the fervour of grace abate.
The Sunshine of Comfort, makes the fervour of grace abate.
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Note therefore, God hides the spiritual comforts of his Saints, like seed under ground: He is all this while carrying on a design of mercy, and love to them. To come to the next:
Note Therefore, God hides the spiritual comforts of his Saints, like seed under ground: He is all this while carrying on a Design of mercy, and love to them. To come to the next:
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this thing is implyed in the Text: Comfort may be hid as seed, as seed under clodds.
this thing is employed in the Text: Comfort may be hid as seed, as seed under clodds.
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Secondly, I come to that which is express'd here in the Text:Secondly, I come to that which is expressed Here in the Text:
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Though the comforts of Believers are for a time hid out of sight, as seed under ground: why,
Though the comforts of Believers Are for a time hid out of sighed, as seed under ground: why,
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yet still a seed of comfort remains for the godly: that is express'd in the Text. Light, that is, Comfort is sown for the righteous;
yet still a seed of Comfort remains for the godly: that is expressed in the Text. Light, that is, Comfort is sown for the righteous;
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though comfort is hid for a time, yet there is a seed of comfort still remaining for all the righteous:
though Comfort is hid for a time, yet there is a seed of Comfort still remaining for all the righteous:
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this is, methinks, like a brest of consolation: do but lay your faith to this brest, and you may suck out comfort. This is the observation. The Doctrine is this;
this is, methinks, like a breast of consolation: do but lay your faith to this breast, and you may suck out Comfort. This is the observation. The Doctrine is this;
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That in the midst of all tryals and discomforts of the godly, still there is a seed of comfort left for them, Light is sown for the Righteous.
That in the midst of all trials and discomforts of the godly, still there is a seed of Comfort left for them, Light is sown for the Righteous.
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Psal. 18. 28. For thow wilt light my Candle:
Psalm 18. 28. For thou wilt Light my Candle:
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as if David had said, though at present all my comforts they seem to be blown out:
as if David had said, though At present all my comforts they seem to be blown out:
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why, yet the Lord will light my Candle: Light is sown for the Righteous.
why, yet the Lord will Light my Candle: Light is sown for the Righteous.
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Why, now you will say, Why will the Lord, in great trials of his people, preserve a seed of comfort for them: Light is sown for them.
Why, now you will say, Why will the Lord, in great trials of his people, preserve a seed of Comfort for them: Light is sown for them.
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I answer, God does it for this end, that he may sweeten Religion to them: if nothing were to be seen but sorrow and trouble;
I answer, God does it for this end, that he may sweeten Religion to them: if nothing were to be seen but sorrow and trouble;
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nothing but the dark side of the cloud, and there were no intervals, it would imbitter Religion:
nothing but the dark side of the cloud, and there were no intervals, it would embitter Religion:
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It would cast a prejudice upon the ways of God;
It would cast a prejudice upon the ways of God;
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and therefore the Lord, that he may shew you the beauty and pleasantness in Religion, he does chequer his work,
and Therefore the Lord, that he may show you the beauty and pleasantness in Religion, he does chequer his work,
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and preserve some seeds of comfort in the worst of times: this sweetens Religion, Light is sown for the Righteous.
and preserve Some seeds of Comfort in the worst of times: this sweetens Religion, Light is sown for the Righteous.
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Now, to illustrate this proposition, to clear it to you, in case the Lord does preserve alive seeds of comfort for his people. First, In their outward comfort.
Now, to illustrate this proposition, to clear it to you, in case the Lord does preserve alive seeds of Comfort for his people. First, In their outward Comfort.
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Secondly, In their spiritual agony and dissertion, God preserves a seed of comfort for his people.Secondly, In their spiritual agony and desertion, God preserves a seed of Comfort for his people.
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1. In their outward trouble, in persecutions, in sufferings: why, now God preserves seeds of comfort;
1. In their outward trouble, in persecutions, in sufferings: why, now God preserves seeds of Comfort;
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there are two seeds of comfort sown for the righteous, in time of Persecution. 1. The Promises are seeds of comfort in Persecutions.
there Are two seeds of Comfort sown for the righteous, in time of Persecution. 1. The Promises Are seeds of Comfort in Persecutions.
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There is no promise made to prosperity, but abundance of promises made to persecution, & these promises are seeds of comfort sown for the Righteous.
There is no promise made to Prosperity, but abundance of promises made to persecution, & these promises Are seeds of Comfort sown for the Righteous.
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I will only instance in these four promises. First, God hath promised, that he will moderate the sury of his Enemies;
I will only instance in these four promises. First, God hath promised, that he will moderate the sury of his Enemies;
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he will, in the day of the Rough wind, stay the East wind:
he will, in the day of the Rough wind, stay the East wind:
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God will blunt the edge of their Razor, when their Spirits are sharpened against the Righteous:
God will blunt the edge of their Razor, when their Spirits Are sharpened against the Righteous:
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God will blunt the edge, he will moderate the stroke. Psal. 76. 10. The remainder of wrath thou shalt restrain.
God will blunt the edge, he will moderate the stroke. Psalm 76. 10. The remainder of wrath thou shalt restrain.
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That promise is a seed of Comfort.
That promise is a seed of Comfort.
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Secondly, The Lord hath promised, that he will sanctifie our Afflictions, and Persecutions to us, they shall do us good.Secondly, The Lord hath promised, that he will sanctify our Afflictions, and Persecutions to us, they shall do us good.
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Jer. 24. 5. They shall be carried captive, but it is for their good, to make them holy, brightning their graces, fitting them for glory: fiery trials make good Christians.Jer. 24. 5. They shall be carried captive, but it is for their good, to make them holy, brightening their graces, fitting them for glory: fiery trials make good Christians.
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Thirdly, Promise in Persecution is this, that God will proportion his strength to our tryals: and this promise is a seed of comfort.Thirdly, Promise in Persecution is this, that God will proportion his strength to our trials: and this promise is a seed of Comfort.
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Psal. 7. 39. He is their strength in the time of trouble: either God will lighten our burthens, or will strengthen our faith.Psalm 7. 39. He is their strength in the time of trouble: either God will lighten our burdens, or will strengthen our faith.
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Fourthly, Another promise is this, in Persecution, that God will in his time open the door of deliverance for his People:Fourthly, another promise is this, in Persecution, that God will in his time open the door of deliverance for his People:
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when the Rod of the Persecutor hath done its work, when it hath humbled, and purified the Saints, God he can soon throw away the Rod. 1 Cor. 10. 13. He will with the temptation, make a way to escape.
when the Rod of the Persecutor hath done its work, when it hath humbled, and purified the Saints, God he can soon throw away the Rod. 1 Cor. 10. 13. He will with the temptation, make a Way to escape.
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Never was Gold-smith more curious to observe when the Gold is thorough-refined, to take it out of the furnace,
Never was Goldsmith more curious to observe when the Gold is thorough-refined, to take it out of the furnace,
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than God is to watch the first season, when his People are fit for deliverance, then he will take his gold out of the furnace.
than God is to watch the First season, when his People Are fit for deliverance, then he will take his gold out of the furnace.
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Why, these promises are great seeds of comfort in an hour of Persecution.
Why, these promises Are great seeds of Comfort in an hour of Persecution.
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Secondly, As the promises are seeds of comforts, so Persecution it self does carry in it seeds of comfort for the godly, these two wayes.Secondly, As the promises Are seeds of comforts, so Persecution it self does carry in it seeds of Comfort for the godly, these two ways.
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Persecution it self hath seeds of comfort in it, two wayes.
Persecution it self hath seeds of Comfort in it, two ways.
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First, Persecution ripens the sin of the Enemy, and as their sin doth ripen, so the godlys deliverance does hasten.First, Persecution ripens the since of the Enemy, and as their since does ripen, so the godlys deliverance does hasten.
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Secondly, Persecutions have seeds of comfort in them: as they are a means to distil comfort into the Soul:Secondly, Persecutions have seeds of Comfort in them: as they Are a means to distil Comfort into the Soul:
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The Saints have joy out of sorrow, as Sampson had honey out of the Lion. John 16. 20. You shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy:
The Saints have joy out of sorrow, as Sampson had honey out of the lion. John 16. 20. You shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy:
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by the very Persecution, God will let in more joy into the Soul: your sorrow, saith Christ, shall be turned into joy:
by the very Persecution, God will let in more joy into the Soul: your sorrow, Says christ, shall be turned into joy:
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here is water turned into wine. The Soul hath never so much of God, as in an hour of affliction:
Here is water turned into wine. The Soul hath never so much of God, as in an hour of affliction:
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this made Paul to glory in tribulations, and as a Bird, to sing in Winter. 2 Cor. 7. 4. Thus, you see, the Saints very persecutions do carry in them seeds of comfort for them.
this made Paul to glory in tribulations, and as a Bird, to sing in Winter. 2 Cor. 7. 4. Thus, you see, the Saints very persecutions do carry in them seeds of Comfort for them.
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Light is sown for the Righteous. Secondly, The inward Agony of the Soul, and dissertion: still God preserves a seed of comfort in the Soul:Light is sown for the Righteous. Secondly, The inward Agony of the Soul, and desertion: still God preserves a seed of Comfort in the Soul:
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Light is sown for the Righteous. Light is sown for the Righteous.
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When God hides his face from his people, looks like an enemy, draws a curtain between him and his people;
When God hides his face from his people, looks like an enemy, draws a curtain between him and his people;
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why, yet all this while, in this agony, there is some seed of comfort left in the Soul. But you will say, what seeds are here? These two.
why, yet all this while, in this agony, there is Some seed of Comfort left in the Soul. But you will say, what seeds Are Here? These two.
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1. This is a seed of comfort in dissertion, that God is still a God in Covenant, there is a seed of comfort.
1. This is a seed of Comfort in desertion, that God is still a God in Covenant, there is a seed of Comfort.
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Though the Lord may forsake us in regard of Vision, he will never forsake us in regard of Union.
Though the Lord may forsake us in regard of Vision, he will never forsake us in regard of union.
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The Covenant relation, the Marriage relation still holds, that is a seed of comfort.
The Covenant Relation, the Marriage Relation still holds, that is a seed of Comfort.
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A Husband, he may be gone a long Voyage, he may be a thousand Leagues off from his Wife;
A Husband, he may be gone a long Voyage, he may be a thousand Leagues off from his Wife;
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Oh, but still the Marriage relation holds between them;
O, but still the Marriage Relation holds between them;
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God may be gone, dissert the Soul, but still the Marriage knot is bound, God is a God in Covenant.
God may be gone, dissert the Soul, but still the Marriage knot is bound, God is a God in Covenant.
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Isa. 55. 53. I will make an everlasting Covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David. Isaiah 55. 53. I will make an everlasting Covenant with you, even the sure Mercies of David.
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Beloved, Gods truth is the richest Jewel of his Crown, and he hath laid this Jewel to pawn, in the Covenant;
beloved, God's truth is the Richest Jewel of his Crown, and he hath laid this Jewel to pawn, in the Covenant;
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he hath promised, he hath sworn it, he will be our God eternally.
he hath promised, he hath sworn it, he will be our God eternally.
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Though it is true, we forseit the mercy of the Covenant, yet God will not break the truth of the Covenant.
Though it is true, we forseit the mercy of the Covenant, yet God will not break the truth of the Covenant.
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Psal. 89. 28. My Covenant shall stand fast. Psalm 89. 28. My Covenant shall stand fast.
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The earth does not alwayes stand fast, that is shaken and removed, as in some Earth-quakes:
The earth does not always stand fast, that is shaken and removed, as in Some Earthquakes:
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Oh, but faith God, My Covenant shall stand fast. Mat. 2. 16. The God of Israel faith, that he hates putting away.
O, but faith God, My Covenant shall stand fast. Mathew 2. 16. The God of Israel faith, that he hates putting away.
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God that would not have other men put away their Wives, do you think he will divorce his own Spouse? the Lord hates putting away.
God that would not have other men put away their Wives, do you think he will divorce his own Spouse? the Lord hates putting away.
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Here is seeds of comfort in dissertion. Secondly, In dissertion, in a Spiritual Agony:
Here is seeds of Comfort in desertion. Secondly, In desertion, in a Spiritual Agony:
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why, now grace is a seed of comfort, the tree may be without blossom, and without fruit,
why, now grace is a seed of Comfort, the tree may be without blossom, and without fruit,
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but still it is alive, there is sap in the root of the tree;
but still it is alive, there is sap in the root of the tree;
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there may be vital sap, and grace in the heart, though fruit of joy and assurance be not seen.
there may be vital sap, and grace in the heart, though fruit of joy and assurance be not seen.
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But a disserted soul will ask me this question, when grace appears now in an hour of dissertion, to be a seed of Joy,
But a disserted soul will ask me this question, when grace appears now in an hour of desertion, to be a seed of Joy,
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and a seed of comfort? I answer. First, The Soul mourns for Gods absence, that shews grace.
and a seed of Comfort? I answer. First, The Soul mourns for God's absence, that shows grace.
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It is a sign love is in thy heart, else thou wouldest not Mourn for Gods absence.
It is a Signen love is in thy heart, Else thou Wouldst not Mourn for God's absence.
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When the Sun is gone, the dew falls;
When the Sun is gone, the due falls;
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when God withdraws from the Soul, why then the dew of tears that drops from the eye, ( David felt this mourning, lamenting Gods absence) that is a sign of grace in the heart.
when God withdraws from the Soul, why then the due of tears that drops from the eye, (David felt this mourning, lamenting God's absence) that is a Signen of grace in the heart.
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Secondly, When the Lord hath left thee in dissertion, a Christian hath quite loft his taste to all worldly comforts,Secondly, When the Lord hath left thee in desertion, a Christian hath quite loft his taste to all worldly comforts,
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like one in a Fever, every thing tastes bitter, he takes content in nothing, so long as he cannot enjoy God.
like one in a Fever, every thing tastes bitter, he Takes content in nothing, so long as he cannot enjoy God.
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As Job speaks, I may elude to it, I went mourning without the Sun: so a poor disserted Christian, I go mourning up and down without the Sun;
As Job speaks, I may elude to it, I went mourning without the Sun: so a poor disserted Christian, I go mourning up and down without the Sun;
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God gives me some Star-light, some worldly comfort: what is all this? still in a night of dissertion.
God gives me Some Starlight, Some worldly Comfort: what is all this? still in a night of desertion.
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I went mourning without the Sun, I cannot see Christs face, the Son of Righteousness doth not sbine. I went mourning without the Sun, I cannot see Christ face, the Son of Righteousness does not sbine.
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Is not this a seed of grace? the Soul hath lost its taste to all worldly comfort;
Is not this a seed of grace? the Soul hath lost its taste to all worldly Comfort;
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he cannot taste the sweetness in Friends, and estate, as he could do. 2 Sam. 14. 32. Saith Absolon, Let me see the Kings face.
he cannot taste the sweetness in Friends, and estate, as he could do. 2 Sam. 14. 32. Says Absalom, Let me see the Kings face.
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Oh, nothing will satisfie a poor disserted Soul, but to see the King of Heavens face, to see Gods smiling countenance:
O, nothing will satisfy a poor disserted Soul, but to see the King of Heavens face, to see God's smiling countenance:
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why, this shewes, that the Soul is deeply in love with God, and ready to faint away for him;
why, this shows, that the Soul is deeply in love with God, and ready to faint away for him;
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this grace is a seed of comfort, in an hour of dissertion; thus you see light is sown for the Righteous.
this grace is a seed of Comfort, in an hour of desertion; thus you see Light is sown for the Righteous.
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Both outward troubles, persecutions, inward agonies, dissertions; thus you see, light is sown for the Righteous:
Both outward Troubles, persecutions, inward agonies, Dissertations; thus you see, Light is sown for the Righteous:
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seeds of comfort is still left in that Soul. Let me now come to make some Application;
seeds of Comfort is still left in that Soul. Let me now come to make Some Application;
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and the Lord give a blessing to it. Three several inferences I shall draw from this Doctrine.
and the Lord give a blessing to it. Three several inferences I shall draw from this Doctrine.
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1. See then from hence, my Brethren, the super-abundant goodness of the Lord to his people, in the midst of all their sorrow and sufferings;
1. See then from hence, my Brothers, the superabundant Goodness of the Lord to his people, in the midst of all their sorrow and sufferings;
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still he preserves a seed of comfort for them: light is sown for the Righteous. God does chequer his work with troubles;
still he preserves a seed of Comfort for them: Light is sown for the Righteous. God does chequer his work with Troubles;
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he does intermix comfort like a Limner, who mingles bright colours with dark shadows; I may elude to that Scripture, Zac. 14. 7. I do but elude to it.
he does intermix Comfort like a Limner, who mingles bright colours with dark shadows; I may elude to that Scripture, Zac. 14. 7. I do but elude to it.
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It shall not be day nor night. Neither day, nor night;It shall not be day nor night. Neither day, nor night;
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the people of God, they have some afflictions, so that it is not day, yet they have some seed of comfort in their Souls,
the people of God, they have Some afflictions, so that it is not day, yet they have Some seed of Comfort in their Souls,
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so that it is not night: light is sown for them.
so that it is not night: Light is sown for them.
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The condition of believers in this world is never so bad, but they may spie mercy in it, they may see some light, they may behold a Rainbow in the black cloud.
The condition of believers in this world is never so bad, but they may spy mercy in it, they may see Some Light, they may behold a Rainbow in the black cloud.
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Psal. 148. 7. Though I walk in the borders of trouble, thou wilt revive me. Psalm 148. 7. Though I walk in the borders of trouble, thou wilt revive me.
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Joseph was in prison, there, he was in affliction, but the Lord was with Joseph, there was a seed of comfort.Joseph was in prison, there, he was in affliction, but the Lord was with Joseph, there was a seed of Comfort.
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Paul had a thorn in the flesh, there was his trouble, but God said to him, My grace shall be sufficient for thee; Paul had a thorn in the Flesh, there was his trouble, but God said to him, My grace shall be sufficient for thee;
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there was a seed of comfort. In the Ark, there was laid up the Rod, and Manna together;
there was a seed of Comfort. In the Ark, there was laid up the Rod, and Manna together;
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truly in this life, Gods people, Gods suffering people, with the Rod, taste some Manna. Oh, the goodness of God, that never brings his people so low,
truly in this life, God's people, God's suffering people, with the Rod, taste Some Manna. O, the Goodness of God, that never brings his people so low,
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but still reserves seeds of comfort for them, that they may not murm ure, but rather praise him in their worst condition; that is the first inference.
but still reserves seeds of Comfort for them, that they may not murm ure, but rather praise him in their worst condition; that is the First Inference.
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Secondly, If it be Gods work, and his great design, to sow seeds of comforts for the Righteous;Secondly, If it be God's work, and his great Design, to sow seeds of comforts for the Righteous;
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than what will we think of those, who are sowing seeds of sorrow for the Righeous? Surely these act directly against God, there is a woe belongs to them, that make the heart of the Righteous sad, whom God will not have made sad.
than what will we think of those, who Are sowing seeds of sorrow for the Righteous? Surely these act directly against God, there is a woe belongs to them, that make the heart of the Righteous sad, whom God will not have made sad.
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Ezek. 13. 22. God is sowing light for his people, and these men are laying snares for them:Ezekiel 13. 22. God is sowing Light for his people, and these men Are laying snares for them:
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God is powering in Wine and Oyl into his peoples wounds, and they powre in Vinegar:
God is Pouring in Wine and Oil into his peoples wounds, and they pour in Vinegar:
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these act directly contrary to God, who still would preserve seeds of comfort for the Saints.
these act directly contrary to God, who still would preserve seeds of Comfort for the Saints.
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We read in Scripture of Gods Bottle, & of his Bag;
We read in Scripture of God's Bottle, & of his Bag;
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of Gods Bottle, Psal. 56. 8. and of his Bag, Job 14. 17. The Lord will put the tears of his Saints in his bottle,
of God's Bottle, Psalm 56. 8. and of his Bag, Job 14. 17. The Lord will put the tears of his Saints in his Bottle,
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and he will seal up the sins of the wicked in his bag: such as afflict the righteous, they strike at Christ through his Members sides:
and he will seal up the Sins of the wicked in his bag: such as afflict the righteous, they strike At christ through his Members sides:
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let them take heed, God is making his Bow and Arrows ready to shoot. Psal. 7. 13. The Lord ordains his Arrows against the Persecutors.
let them take heed, God is making his Bow and Arrows ready to shoot. Psalm 7. 13. The Lord ordains his Arrows against the Persecutors.
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Never did any persecutor thrive on that trade, but were broken at last. Domanter, and others ran mad and poysoned themseves.
Never did any persecutor thrive on that trade, but were broken At last. Domanter, and Others ran mad and poisoned themseves.
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If there be either Justice in Heaven, or Fire in Hell, Persecutors shall never go unpunished. That is the second.If there be either justice in Heaven, or Fire in Hell, Persecutors shall never go unpunished. That is the second.
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Thirdly, See here the difference between the wicked and the godly.Thirdly, See Here the difference between the wicked and the godly.
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Oh, here is a great difference, the godly in all their sorrows have seeds of comfort sown for them.
O, Here is a great difference, the godly in all their sorrows have seeds of Comfort sown for them.
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The wicked in all their comfort have seeds of sorrow sown for them:
The wicked in all their Comfort have seeds of sorrow sown for them:
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What are those seeds of forrow, that are sown for the wicked? they are the threatnings of God.
What Are those seeds of forrow, that Are sown for the wicked? they Are the threatenings of God.
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Here be seeds of sorrow, so long as the wicked and those seeds will come up, Psal. 68. 21. God shall wound the head of his enemies,
Here be seeds of sorrow, so long as the wicked and those seeds will come up, Psalm 68. 21. God shall wound the head of his enemies,
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and the hairy scalp of such an one that goeth on in trespasses. Why, this threatning is a seed of sorrow, sown for the wicked.and the hairy scalp of such an one that Goes on in Trespasses. Why, this threatening is a seed of sorrow, sown for the wicked.
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Oh, it is a dreadful thing to be in the number of the wicked; to be of the Devils black-guard:
O, it is a dreadful thing to be in the number of the wicked; to be of the Devils blackguard:
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the sinner he lives every day in fear of arresting;
the sinner he lives every day in Fear of arresting;
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there remains for him, saith the Apoftle, a fearful looking for a Judgment, and fiery indignation, Heb. 10. 27. A wicked man,
there remains for him, Says the Apoftle, a fearful looking for a Judgement, and fiery Indignation, Hebrew 10. 27. A wicked man,
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when he dies, he drops into the grave, & into Hell both at once. God is brewing for the finner a deadly cup;
when he die, he drops into the grave, & into Hell both At once. God is brewing for the finner a deadly cup;
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Oh, it will make him heart sick.
O, it will make him heart sick.
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Psal. 57. 8. In the hand of the Lord, there is a cup, the wine is red, it is full of mixture;Psalm 57. 8. In the hand of the Lord, there is a cup, the wine is read, it is full of mixture;
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the dregs there of, the wicked of the earth shall drink them out: this Wine is the wrath of God.
the dregs there of, the wicked of the earth shall drink them out: this Wine is the wrath of God.
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It is burnt wine, and this cup of wine is full of mixture:
It is burned wine, and this cup of wine is full of mixture:
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what is that mixture in the cup? the worm of Conscience, and the fire of Hell, here is a mixed cup,
what is that mixture in the cup? the worm of Conscience, and the fire of Hell, Here is a mixed cup,
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and the wicked shall be ever drinking of it: yea, the very dregs:
and the wicked shall be ever drinking of it: yea, the very dregs:
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God will never say to the damned in hell, Let this cup pass away from you:
God will never say to the damned in hell, Let this cup pass away from you:
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Methinks this might damp a sinners mirth: there are seeds of sorrows. All the threatnings of God sown for the wicked.
Methinks this might damp a Sinners mirth: there Are seeds of sorrows. All the threatenings of God sown for the wicked.
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It was sad news the Devil brought to Saul, oh, it must needs be bad news, where the Devil is the messenger.
It was sad news the devil brought to Saul, o, it must needs be bad news, where the devil is the Messenger.
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I Sam. 28. 19. Saith the Devil to Saul, Tomorrow thou shalt be with me. There are some sinners in England, that shall be with the Devil before to morrow.
I Sam. 28. 19. Says the devil to Saul, Tomorrow thou shalt be with me. There Are Some Sinners in England, that shall be with the devil before to morrow.
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Here is a cooling Card for wicked men. There is seeds of sorrow, threatnings of God sown for the wicked;
Here is a cooling Carded for wicked men. There is seeds of sorrow, threatenings of God sown for the wicked;
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they will spring up in time. Fourthly, If there be seeds of light and comfort sown for the Righteous;
they will spring up in time. Fourthly, If there be seeds of Light and Comfort sown for the Righteous;
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then when a child of God does not see the flower of comfort, let him rejoyce in the seed of grace;
then when a child of God does not see the flower of Comfort, let him rejoice in the seed of grace;
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when he does not see the flower of comfort, yet let him rejoyce in the seed of grace;
when he does not see the flower of Comfort, yet let him rejoice in the seed of grace;
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this seed will bring comfort in time. Now a child of God will make this objection. Alas!
this seed will bring Comfort in time. Now a child of God will make this objection. Alas!
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I could take comfort, if I culd find the seed of grace in my Soul:
I could take Comfort, if I could find the seed of grace in my Soul:
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but I have such a deal of corruption, that I fear, there are no seeds of grace left now. To this I answer.
but I have such a deal of corruption, that I Fear, there Are no seeds of grace left now. To this I answer.
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There may be seeds of corruption in the heart, where there are seeds of grace.
There may be seeds of corruption in the heart, where there Are seeds of grace.
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The change that grace makes in the Soul, is a real change, but it is not perfect:
The change that grace makes in the Soul, is a real change, but it is not perfect:
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Doth not Paul complain of a body of death, Rom. 7. 23. He who hath most faith, had need pray, Lord, help my unbelief.
Does not Paul complain of a body of death, Rom. 7. 23. He who hath most faith, had need pray, Lord, help my unbelief.
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Alas, our grace in this life, will be mixed with coruption: our wheat is mingled with chaff: our stars with clouds.
Alas, our grace in this life, will be mixed with corruption: our wheat is mingled with chaff: our Stars with Clouds.
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The best Saint alive, is like Jacob, who, though he prevailed with God, yet he went haulting away:
The best Saint alive, is like Jacob, who, though he prevailed with God, yet he went halting away:
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what pride was there in Christs own Disciples, when they were striving which of them could be greatest.
what pride was there in Christ own Disciples, when they were striving which of them could be greatest.
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Luke 22. 24. Christians look not for perfection here;Lycia 22. 24. Christians look not for perfection Here;
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God sees it is good that sin should be left in us a while, to keep our Souls humble.
God sees it is good that since should be left in us a while, to keep our Souls humble.
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Gravel and dung may help to ballast the ship, that it overturns not. Oh! this dung of sin ballasteth a Soul, keeps it very low and humble:
Gravel and dung may help to ballast the ship, that it overturns not. Oh! this dung of since ballasteth a Soul, keeps it very low and humble:
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Say not therefore, thou hast no seed of grace, because thou hast seed of corruption. Let me ask thee this question;
Say not Therefore, thou hast no seed of grace, Because thou hast seed of corruption. Let me ask thee this question;
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Dost not thou mourn for thy sin? Is not a proud, and a dead heart thy burthen? Are not thy eyes a spiritual Limbick, dropping holy tears for sin? and dost not thou prize Christ? couldst not thou be willing to part with all,
Dost not thou mourn for thy since? Is not a proud, and a dead heart thy burden? are not thy eyes a spiritual Limbic, dropping holy tears for since? and dost not thou prize christ? Couldst not thou be willing to part with all,
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for the Pearl of price? and dost not thou maintain a combat with thy corruption? why, that is a sign there is life of grace, else no combat. Dead men do not fight:
for the Pearl of price? and dost not thou maintain a combat with thy corruption? why, that is a Signen there is life of grace, Else no combat. Dead men do not fight:
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Grace is seen as well in resisting sin, as in overcoming it.
Grace is seen as well in resisting since, as in overcoming it.
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Why then, Christian, thou hast the seed of grace in thy Soul, be thankful for this grace,
Why then, Christian, thou hast the seed of grace in thy Soul, be thankful for this grace,
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though thou hast not the seed flower of joy flourishing in thee. Why, look upon the Husbandman;
though thou hast not the seed flower of joy flourishing in thee. Why, look upon the Husbandman;
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when the Husbandman hath sown the seed in the Field, he takes comfort in that seed sown, he knows there will be a crop e're long:
when the Husbandman hath sown the seed in the Field, he Takes Comfort in that seed sown, he knows there will be a crop ever long:
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So, Christian, if thou findest these seeds of grace sown in thy heart, take comfort, there will be a Crop of joy ere long in thy Soul. That is the fourth inference.
So, Christian, if thou Findest these seeds of grace sown in thy heart, take Comfort, there will be a Crop of joy ere long in thy Soul. That is the fourth Inference.
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5 th. Inference. If light and comfort be sown for the Righteous;
5 th. Inference. If Light and Comfort be sown for the Righteous;
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why then here is comfort this day for the Church of God in England; the seed is in the ground,
why then Here is Comfort this day for the Church of God in England; the seed is in the ground,
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and deliverance in Gods due season, shall spring up to the Church. Light is sown; what if I should say, Light is sown for England:
and deliverance in God's due season, shall spring up to the Church. Light is sown; what if I should say, Light is sown for England:
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I would revive your spirits in time of sadness and drooping. Let our faith get above our fear.
I would revive your spirits in time of sadness and drooping. Let our faith get above our Fear.
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Mica 7. 9. Rejoyce not against me, O mine enemie: though I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me. Mica 7. 9. Rejoice not against me, Oh mine enemy: though I fit in darkness, the Lord shall be a Light unto me.
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It is the voice of the Church, Light is sown for the peaple of God, and the Church of God.
It is the voice of the Church, Light is sown for the peaple of God, and the Church of God.
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I consess, things here amongst us, as they have a sad aspect at this day, I would be sensible of our condition.
I confess, things Here among us, as they have a sad aspect At this day, I would be sensible of our condition.
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If we are not sensible of Gods hand, we cannot be humble under it. I would be sensible, gray hairs are here and there;
If we Are not sensible of God's hand, we cannot be humble under it. I would be sensible, grey hairs Are Here and there;
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sad symptoms of Gods displeasure are upon us: our sins grow higher, our trading grows lower;
sad symptoms of God's displeasure Are upon us: our Sins grow higher, our trading grows lower;
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our divisions grow wider, and therefore our seats grow stronger. Oh! how many Judgments of God hath England felt of late years, for its sins; and yet.
our divisions grow wider, and Therefore our seats grow Stronger. Oh! how many Judgments of God hath England felt of late Years, for its Sins; and yet.
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we go on, as it were, in despight of Heaven:
we go on, as it were, in despite of Heaven:
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We do at this day hang out a flag of Defiance against the God of Heaven:
We do At this day hang out a flag of Defiance against the God of Heaven:
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& may we not yet fear, some other Judgments may yet ensue. Poor England, it is like the Ship in the Gospel, almost covered with waves.
& may we not yet Fear, Some other Judgments may yet ensue. Poor England, it is like the Ship in the Gospel, almost covered with waves.
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England lies a bleeding, with the wounds that her sins hath given her; God grant it be not a sickness unto death:England lies a bleeding, with the wounds that her Sins hath given her; God grant it be not a sickness unto death:
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yet, I say, in this day of Mourning, I would not have you mourn, as they without hope.
yet, I say, in this day of Mourning, I would not have you mourn, as they without hope.
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These things may humble us, and set our eyes abroach with tears:
These things may humble us, and Set our eyes abroach with tears:
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yet mourn not, as them without hope. I would come as the Dove, with an Olive leaf of peace in my mouth, to you this day.
yet mourn not, as them without hope. I would come as the Dove, with an Olive leaf of peace in my Mouth, to you this day.
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My Text tells you, Light is sown for the Righteous.
My Text tells you, Light is sown for the Righteous.
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There is a little light, God knows, it is but very little light, we can scarce see it at the Key-hole;
There is a little Light, God knows, it is but very little Light, we can scarce see it At the Keyhole;
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but there is some Light sown for the Righteous. There is three seeds of comfort, for this poor, dying, self-destroying Nation.
but there is Some Light sown for the Righteous. There is three seeds of Comfort, for this poor, dying, Self-destroying nation.
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First, God hath a people in this Land that fears him, and are very dear to him:First, God hath a people in this Land that fears him, and Are very dear to him:
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that is one seed of comfort; they are to him, as the apple of his eye;
that is one seed of Comfort; they Are to him, as the apple of his eye;
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they are the glory of Christ, 2 Cor. 8. 23. As they are called, they are Gods Jewels,
they Are the glory of christ, 2 Cor. 8. 23. As they Are called, they Are God's Jewels,
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and all the rest of the world are but Lumber.
and all the rest of the world Are but Lumber.
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God hath a people dear to him in England. The Lord would have spared Sodom, if there had been but ten Righteous Persons in it:
God hath a people dear to him in England. The Lord would have spared Sodom, if there had been but ten Righteous Persons in it:
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it is to be hoped, there are many tens in England. Were the godly removed, as it is the desire of some, to give them their pass to be gone;
it is to be hoped, there Are many tens in England. Were the godly removed, as it is the desire of Some, to give them their pass to be gone;
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why, God would soon make quick work with the Nation:
why, God would soon make quick work with the nation:
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he would soon break up house in England. Were it not for the Elect, he would soon sink Ship and State,
he would soon break up house in England. Were it not for the Elect, he would soon sink Ship and State,
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but for some of the Elect Jewels in the Ship:
but for Some of the Elect Jewels in the Ship:
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but for their sakes, the Lord may reprieve the Nation, and may adjourn its Funerals a while longer.
but for their sakes, the Lord may reprieve the nation, and may adjourn its Funerals a while longer.
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Secondly, Another seed of Comfort for the Land, is this, The mercies of God in Christ;Secondly, another seed of Comfort for the Land, is this, The Mercies of God in christ;
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that is a seed of comfort. The mercy of God in Christ.
that is a seed of Comfort. The mercy of God in christ.
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What cannot mercy do for a poor Nation? Mercy can throw forth a plank to us, when we are drowning.
What cannot mercy do for a poor nation? Mercy can throw forth a plank to us, when we Are drowning.
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The Sun is not so full of light, as God is full of love. Mercy, it is that which pleaseth God.
The Sun is not so full of Light, as God is full of love. Mercy, it is that which Pleases God.
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Mica 7. 18. Mercy pleaseth thee. Why may we not hope that the Lord will do that which is so pleasing to him, that, which is his recreation, to shew mercy.Mica 7. 18. Mercy Pleases thee. Why may we not hope that the Lord will do that which is so pleasing to him, that, which is his recreation, to show mercy.
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Malice pleaseth the Wicked, but Mercy pleaseth God.
Malice Pleases the Wicked, but Mercy Pleases God.
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Justice is called, Gods strange work, Isa. 28. 21. A strange work. As if the Lord were not used to it.
justice is called, God's strange work, Isaiah 28. 21. A strange work. As if the Lord were not used to it.
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We shall observe in the Scripture, when the Lord is going to shave off the pride of a people;
We shall observe in the Scripture, when the Lord is going to shave off the pride of a people;
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he is said to hire the very Razor.
he is said to hire the very Razor.
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Isa. 7. 20. As if he had none of his own, he was fain to hire one.Isaiah 7. 20. As if he had none of his own, he was fain to hire one.
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When God executeth justice upon a people, he is said to come forth from his place to punish.
When God Executeth Justice upon a people, he is said to come forth from his place to Punish.
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Isa. 26. 21. The Bee doth naturally give honey; it stings only when it is provoked. God doth naturally shew mercy:Isaiah 26. 21. The be does naturally give honey; it stings only when it is provoked. God does naturally show mercy:
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Mercy, my brethren, it is Gods darling attribute, that he delights most of all to magnifie.
Mercy, my brothers, it is God's darling attribute, that he delights most of all to magnify.
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Why, methinks this is a seed of comfort for England. Why may not mercy give the casting voice, to save this Nation? Isa. 63. 9. In his love, and in his pity he redeemed them. In his love and pity.
Why, methinks this is a seed of Comfort for England. Why may not mercy give the casting voice, to save this nation? Isaiah 63. 9. In his love, and in his pity he redeemed them. In his love and pity.
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Mercy does more overflow in God, than sin can in us, or we could never be pardoned.
Mercy does more overflow in God, than since can in us, or we could never be pardoned.
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Oh, but you will say, we are not a people that are fit for mercy:
O, but you will say, we Are not a people that Are fit for mercy:
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what should we do with mercy, that have so abused, and so provoked it? why, to this, I say, mercy hath healing in its wings.
what should we do with mercy, that have so abused, and so provoked it? why, to this, I say, mercy hath healing in its wings.
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It can as well give a Nation repentance, as deliverance. It can as well prepare us for mercy, as bestow mercy.
It can as well give a nation Repentance, as deliverance. It can as well prepare us for mercy, as bestow mercy.
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Mercy hath healing in its wings: why, that is a seed of comfort.
Mercy hath healing in its wings: why, that is a seed of Comfort.
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The third seed of comfort for the Land is this, That Spirit of Prayer, that is yet kept up among Gods people: Prayer ushers in deliverance.
The third seed of Comfort for the Land is this, That Spirit of Prayer, that is yet kept up among God's people: Prayer ushers in deliverance.
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It is the Midwife that helps to deliver the Church, when she is in pangs. Joel 2. 32. whosoever shill call upon the name of the Lord, shall be saved.
It is the Midwife that helps to deliver the Church, when she is in pangs. Joel 2. 32. whosoever shill call upon the name of the Lord, shall be saved.
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The sparkling walls, were their spear walls: and the Bulwark of a Land is Prayer: Prayer it is a seed that is sown in the ears of God.
The sparkling walls, were their spear walls: and the Bulwark of a Land is Prayer: Prayer it is a seed that is sown in the ears of God.
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Nay, in the heart of God. Prayer commands God. Isa. 45. 11. Concerning the work of my hands command ye me. That is, by Prayer.
Nay, in the heart of God. Prayer commands God. Isaiah 45. 11. Concerning the work of my hands command you me. That is, by Prayer.
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Jacob 's Prayer held God, it held him fast. Gen. 32. 26. I will not let thee go, except thou bless me. Jacob is Prayer held God, it held him fast. Gen. 32. 26. I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.
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I but pray observe observe, Moses Prayer seems to have more force and power in it,
I but pray observe observe, Moses Prayer seems to have more force and power in it,
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than Jacobs Prayer had, Exod. 32. 10. Saith God to Moses, Let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them.
than Jacobs Prayer had, Exod 32. 10. Says God to Moses, Let me alone, that my wrath may wax hight against them.
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And Moses sought the Lord, and the Lord repented of the evil. Pray observe, Jacobs Prayer prevailed with God, when God had a mind to shew mercy:And Moses sought the Lord, and the Lord repented of the evil. Pray observe, Jacobs Prayer prevailed with God, when God had a mind to show mercy:
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But Moses Prayer prevailed with God, when God was angry; so that, to speak with reverence, whether God be angry, or whether God be pleased;
But Moses Prayer prevailed with God, when God was angry; so that, to speak with Reverence, whither God be angry, or whither God be pleased;
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Prayer, why that prevails with him: this is a seed of comfort for this poor Nation.
Prayer, why that prevails with him: this is a seed of Comfort for this poor nation.
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There are many, that every day besiege Heaven with Prayer; sends up whole volleys of sighs and groans to Heaven.
There Are many, that every day besiege Heaven with Prayer; sends up Whole volleys of sighs and groans to Heaven.
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Psal. 106. 23. Therefore he said, he would destroy them. Psalm 106. 23. Therefore he said, he would destroy them.
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Had not Moses, his servant, stood in the breach, to turn away his wrath from them.
Had not Moses, his servant, stood in the breach, to turn away his wrath from them.
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Prayer hath influence upon the Almighty. Prayer finds God free, but leaves him bound: especially Christ praying our prayers over again;
Prayer hath influence upon the Almighty. Prayer finds God free, but leaves him bound: especially christ praying our Prayers over again;
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and sprinkling them with his bloud, makes them go up, as sweet incense to Heaven: so that these are seeds of comforts for this poor dying Nation. Light is sown for England.
and sprinkling them with his blood, makes them go up, as sweet incense to Heaven: so that these Are seeds of comforts for this poor dying nation. Light is sown for England.
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Bat here I must insert a caution: and I beseech you to observe. Though there be some light sown for them, yet take this caution; Expect an hour of darkness.
Bat Here I must insert a caution: and I beseech you to observe. Though there be Some Light sown for them, yet take this caution; Expect an hour of darkness.
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It is usually dark before morning. Things are like to be worse with us, before they are better:
It is usually dark before morning. Things Are like to be Worse with us, before they Are better:
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you know, the seed dies in the ground, before it springs up. Things seem to be in a dying condition;
you know, the seed die in the ground, before it springs up. Things seem to be in a dying condition;
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the seed is dying in the ground: e're light comes, expect some darkness. It is Gods usual method, he ushers in deliverance, by great afflictions:
the seed is dying in the ground: ever Light comes, expect Some darkness. It is God's usual method, he ushers in deliverance, by great afflictions:
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he prepares for deliverance by afflictions:
he prepares for deliverance by afflictions:
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he brings his people into the Wilderness, and then he speaks comfortably unto them, Hos. 2. 14. Shall I give you some Scripture instances? There will be some darkness before light do spring up:
he brings his people into the Wilderness, and then he speaks comfortably unto them, Hos. 2. 14. Shall I give you Some Scripture instances? There will be Some darkness before Light do spring up:
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some Scripture instances to clear it up. God gave David a promise of a Kingdom; David shall wear the Crown;
Some Scripture instances to clear it up. God gave David a promise of a Kingdom; David shall wear the Crown;
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I, but before that, David must fly for his life, he must be hunted as a Partridge upon the Mountains:
I, but before that, David must fly for his life, he must be hunted as a Partridge upon the Mountains:
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and afterwards, then he shall wear his Crown. Abraham, he had the promise of a numerous Progeny,
and afterwards, then he shall wear his Crown. Abraham, he had the promise of a numerous Progeny,
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as the Stars of Heaven, but before that, his Wives womb must be barren. Moses, he was to work deliverance for Israel, he was to be their temporal Saviour;
as the Stars of Heaven, but before that, his Wives womb must be barren. Moses, he was to work deliverance for Israel, he was to be their temporal Saviour;
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before his hand wrought any Miracles, his hand must be Leprous. Christ he was to come into the World;
before his hand wrought any Miracles, his hand must be Leprous. christ he was to come into the World;
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there was the great Light of the World:
there was the great Light of the World:
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I, but before that Light came, it was an hour of darkness to the Church of God.
I, but before that Light Come, it was an hour of darkness to the Church of God.
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Isa. 9. 2. Those that dwell in the shadow of death, to them hath the Light shined. Isaiah 9. 2. Those that dwell in the shadow of death, to them hath the Light shined.
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Before Gospel-deliverance, you must expect some sore pangs, and the reason of it is this; here is the reason;
Before Gospel-deliverance, you must expect Some soar pangs, and the reason of it is this; Here is the reason;
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Because God hath a great deal of work yet to do; there is much rubbish to be removed, before Gods spiritual Temple will be built; sins must be brought lower; Superstition must be purg'd away;
Because God hath a great deal of work yet to do; there is much rubbish to be removed, before God's spiritual Temple will be built; Sins must be brought lower; Superstition must be purged away;
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the Devil must be cast out and will not this think you, cause great commotion in the Church? and Convulsion fits, before light springs up:
the devil must be cast out and will not this think you, cause great commotion in the Church? and Convulsion fits, before Light springs up:
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Therefore, look for an hour of darkness.
Therefore, look for an hour of darkness.
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But you will say to me, if it be so, then what shall we do in this hour of darkness? how shall we behave our selves, till this Light doth spring up to the Church? Let us do these three or four things,
But you will say to me, if it be so, then what shall we do in this hour of darkness? how shall we behave our selves, till this Light does spring up to the Church? Let us do these three or four things,
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when it is an hour of darkness.
when it is an hour of darkness.
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1. Let us get into our Chambers, there our great work it lies, between God and our own souls: go into your Chambers:
1. Let us get into our Chambers, there our great work it lies, between God and our own Souls: go into your Chambers:
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Isa. 26. 20. Come, my people, enter thou into thy Chamber, hide thy self. What Chamber, you will say, must we go into?Isaiah 26. 20. Come, my people, enter thou into thy Chamber, hide thy self. What Chamber, you will say, must we go into?
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First, Let us go into the Chamber of our own hearts, by meditation, and by Self-examination.First, Let us go into the Chamber of our own hearts, by meditation, and by Self-examination.
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Let us see how the case stands between God and our own Souls: let us prove our selves, whether we are in the Faith:
Let us see how the case Stands between God and our own Souls: let us prove our selves, whither we Are in the Faith:
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let us be clearing our evidences every day: let us bring our graces to the touch-stone:
let us be clearing our evidences every day: let us bring our graces to the touchstone:
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let us never leave, till we have found out, we have a Covenantinterest with God. When things are dark without, it is good that all should be clear within: that is one Chamber:
let us never leave, till we have found out, we have a Covenantinterest with God. When things Are dark without, it is good that all should be clear within: that is one Chamber:
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we should go to our own hearts.
we should go to our own hearts.
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Secondly, Let us go into the Chamber of Divine promises, and, as it were, lock up our selves with God in these Chambers.Secondly, Let us go into the Chamber of Divine promises, and, as it were, lock up our selves with God in these Chambers.
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Oh, the sweet promises that we should now go unto, and fly unto as a refuge;
O, the sweet promises that we should now go unto, and fly unto as a refuge;
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God hath promised, He will never leave us, nor forsake us. If you do not leave God, he will not leave you.
God hath promised, He will never leave us, nor forsake us. If you do not leave God, he will not leave you.
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God hath promised, He will be our Sun and our shield, Psal. 84. 11. In troublesome times he will be our shield, to defend us:
God hath promised, He will be our Sun and our shield, Psalm 84. 11. In troublesome times he will be our shield, to defend us:
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he will be our Sun, to enlighten us, and comfort us. Let us hide ourselves, by Faith, in these Chambers: by the Promises. That is the first work.
he will be our Sun, to enlighten us, and Comfort us. Let us hide ourselves, by Faith, in these Chambers: by the Promises. That is the First work.
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If an hour of Darkness be, go unto your Chambers.
If an hour of Darkness be, go unto your Chambers.
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Thirdly, Having done this, Let us commit our selves to God, and trust our selves upon his Providence Psalm 45. 5. Commit thy way unto the Lord. Thirdly, Having done this, Let us commit our selves to God, and trust our selves upon his Providence Psalm 45. 5. Commit thy Way unto the Lord.
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Commit thy way to the Lord. In the Hebrew it is, Root thy way upon the Lord.
Commit thy Way to the Lord. In the Hebrew it is, Root thy Way upon the Lord.
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Christians, let us not be too sollicitous about issues and events of things: cast your burthen upon the Lord.
Christians, let us not be too solicitous about issues and events of things: cast your burden upon the Lord.
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So far as care is a duty, take it upon your selves: but so far as care is a burthen, cast it upon God.
So Far as care is a duty, take it upon your selves: but so Far as care is a burden, cast it upon God.
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Again, having done this, got into our Chambers, and rooted our wayes upon the Lord; trusting the issues of things with him:
Again, having done this, god into our Chambers, and rooted our ways upon the Lord; trusting the issues of things with him:
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why then, in this hour of darkness, oh, wait with patience, till Light springs up to the Church;
why then, in this hour of darkness, o, wait with patience, till Light springs up to the Church;
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that is the great work, that now God calls to his people for: wait with patience, do not murmur, but wait: do not wait through unbelief;
that is the great work, that now God calls to his people for: wait with patience, do not murmur, but wait: do not wait through unbelief;
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do not fret through impatience, but wait till Light springs up. It shall spring up in Gods due season:
do not fret through impatience, but wait till Light springs up. It shall spring up in God's due season:
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All the enemies of the Church shall not hinder Light springing up. Deliverance is coming, when Gods time is come.
All the enemies of the Church shall not hinder Light springing up. Deliverance is coming, when God's time is come.
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We read, that when Christ was to rise out of the Grave;
We read, that when christ was to rise out of the Grave;
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though there were a stone upon the door of the Sepulchre, the Angel rowled away that stone, and Christ did arise gloriously.
though there were a stone upon the door of the Sepulchre, the Angel rolled away that stone, and christ did arise gloriously.
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This seems, methinks, to be the time of the Churches Burial, and there seems to be a stone rowling over the Grave:
This seems, methinks, to be the time of the Churches Burial, and there seems to be a stone rolling over the Grave:
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but when the time of her Resurrection is come, God himself will rowl away the stone from the Sepulchre.
but when the time of her Resurrection is come, God himself will roll away the stone from the Sepulchre.
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Cant. 2. 8. It is spoken of Christ, Behold, he comes leaping upon the Mountains, skipping upon the Hills. Cant 2. 8. It is spoken of christ, Behold, he comes leaping upon the Mountains, skipping upon the Hills.
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My brethren, either Jesus Christ will remove the Mountains, or he will come leaping over them: he will deliver his people;
My brothers, either jesus christ will remove the Mountains, or he will come leaping over them: he will deliver his people;
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and till then, let us wait. And that we may get into a waiting posture, consider these two or three things, and so I have done. First, Our betters have waited;
and till then, let us wait. And that we may get into a waiting posture, Consider these two or three things, and so I have done. First, Our betters have waited;
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the Patriarchs of old, they waited, till mercy and light did spring up.
the Patriarchs of old, they waited, till mercy and Light did spring up.
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Why, you know Moses he waited, and Abraham, he waited, and Jacob, he waited, Gen. 49. 18. Saith Jacob, I have waited for thy Salvation, O Lord.
Why, you know Moses he waited, and Abraham, he waited, and Jacob, he waited, Gen. 49. 18. Says Jacob, I have waited for thy Salvation, Oh Lord.
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The people of Israel, they waited four hundred years for deliverance: and if they waited four hundred years, cannot we wait a few hours?
The people of Israel, they waited four hundred Years for deliverance: and if they waited four hundred Years, cannot we wait a few hours?
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Secondly, Wait till Light springs up for the Church: consider, we have a full God to wait upon:Secondly, Wait till Light springs up for the Church: Consider, we have a full God to wait upon:
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a Beggar is content to wait at a rich mans door, there is something still coming.
a Beggar is content to wait At a rich men door, there is something still coming.
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God hath treasures of mercy lying by: he hath more blessings to give, than one;
God hath treasures of mercy lying by: he hath more blessings to give, than one;
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we have a full God to wait upon, and shall not we wait? he Lord is not a sealed sountain,
we have a full God to wait upon, and shall not we wait? he Lord is not a sealed sountain,
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but he is a flowing fountain. Thirdly, The mercies we are in expectation of, they are worthy waiting for;
but he is a flowing fountain. Thirdly, The Mercies we Are in expectation of, they Are worthy waiting for;
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the mercies we have prayed for, and are in expectation of, they are worthy waiting for, to see the golden Fleet of Prayer coming home, with rich return;
the Mercies we have prayed for, and Are in expectation of, they Are worthy waiting for, to see the golden Fleet of Prayer coming home, with rich return;
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is not that worth waiting for? To see; the Lilly and the Rose united; I mean, Truth and Peace.
is not that worth waiting for? To see; the Lily and the Rose united; I mean, Truth and Peace.
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To see wickedness discountenanced, and all its forces disbanded. To see the beauty of Holiness shining in our Christal.
To see wickedness discountenanced, and all its forces disbanded. To see the beauty of Holiness shining in our Crystal.
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To see Jesus Christ riding in Triumph in the Chariots of his Gospel Administration. To see Righteousuess exalted, and, like the Wings of a Dove, covered with Silver.
To see jesus christ riding in Triumph in the Chariots of his Gospel Administration. To see Righteousness exalted, and, like the Wings of a Dove, covered with Silver.
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Fourthly, Wait till Light springs up to the Church;Fourthly, Wait till Light springs up to the Church;
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consider this, the glorious Promises that are made to waiters, Isa. 30. 18. Blessed are all they that wait for him (A waiting condition is a blessed condition.) Isa. 49. 23. They shall not be ashamed that wait for him.
Consider this, the glorious Promises that Are made to waiters, Isaiah 30. 18. Blessed Are all they that wait for him (A waiting condition is a blessed condition.) Isaiah 49. 23. They shall not be ashamed that wait for him.
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We account a mans Bond a very good Security: Those promises they are Gods bonds, and they have a double Seal set to them;
We account a men Bound a very good Security: Those promises they Are God's bonds, and they have a double Seal Set to them;
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the oath of God, and the bloud of God: therefore let us wait patiently; let us wait chearfully, till Light doth spring up, and flourish unto a Harvest Deliverance. FINIS.
the oath of God, and the blood of God: Therefore let us wait patiently; let us wait cheerfully, till Light does spring up, and flourish unto a Harvest Deliverance. FINIS.
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