A discourse of the gospel of peace and of the government of our own spirits being the substance of divers sermons from Ephes. VI, 15 and Prov. XVI, 32 / lately preached by John Faldo ...
But that we may the better understand the sense and scope of the Text, we must look back to verse 10. Here the Apostle begins that Paragraph wherewith he shuts up, and concludes this Epistle;
But that we may the better understand the sense and scope of the Text, we must look back to verse 10. Here the Apostle begins that Paragraph wherewith he shuts up, and concludes this Epistle;
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Verse 11. Put on the whole armour of God, is an advice which gives the true exposition of being str•ng in the Lord, and in the power of his might, according to the sense of verse 10. It is not only to have ▪ our dependance on the immediate Divine Grace and Assistance;
Verse 11. Put on the Whole armour of God, is an Advice which gives the true exposition of being str•ng in the Lord, and in the power of his might, according to the sense of verse 10. It is not only to have ▪ our dependence on the immediate Divine Grace and Assistance;
2dly, As this Armour put on, and in its due exercise hath an energy and efficacy to its designed ends, above and beyond all humane or natural causality, agreeable to a Divine and Supernatural Power.
2dly, As this Armour put on, and in its due exercise hath an energy and efficacy to its designed ends, above and beyond all humane or natural causality, agreeable to a Divine and Supernatural Power.
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and puts upon it that countenance which is its chief beauty, strength and glory. This Armour of God, which is the power of his might, is compleat Armour;
and puts upon it that countenance which is its chief beauty, strength and glory. This Armour of God, which is the power of his might, is complete Armour;
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no part wanting, no part to be neglected, but taken to us, and put on: And indeed any one part unarmed, is sufficient to expose us to wounds and death.
no part wanting, no part to be neglected, but taken to us, and put on: And indeed any one part unarmed, is sufficient to expose us to wounds and death.
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'tis to that purpose, this excellent Armour is provided for them. Stand therefore, having, &c. Having said what I judged meet of the Christians spiritual Armour in general;
it's to that purpose, this excellent Armour is provided for them. Stand Therefore, having, etc. Having said what I judged meet of the Christians spiritual Armour in general;
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The Christian life is in Scripture often represented by a walk, a journey: But as 'tis a spiritual warfare, its motions may well be rendred a spiritual March, under the Command and Banner of our Lord Jesus, the Captain of our Salvation.
The Christian life is in Scripture often represented by a walk, a journey: But as it's a spiritual warfare, its motions may well be rendered a spiritual March, under the Command and Banner of our Lord jesus, the Captain of our Salvation.
It was a special evidence of God's care and Providence over Israel in their journyings in the Wilderness, that their Shooes did not wax old on their feet, neither did their feet swell in all the forty years they continued there.
It was a special evidence of God's care and Providence over Israel in their journeyings in the Wilderness, that their Shoes did not wax old on their feet, neither did their feet swell in all the forty Years they continued there.
It is prophesied of the promised Seed of the Woman, That the Serpent (meaning the Devil) should bruise his heel; which doth imply, that his progress in the way,
It is prophesied of the promised Seed of the Woman, That the Serpent (meaning the devil) should bruise his heel; which does imply, that his progress in the Way,
And it is not without some intimation, that his Disciples and followers in the way of their duty, should meet with the same hard measures from Satan and his instruments:
And it is not without Some intimation, that his Disciples and followers in the Way of their duty, should meet with the same hard measures from Satan and his Instruments:
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These considerations might tempt such, whose hearts are engaged to enter into, and walk in the holy ways of the Lord, to hesitate at the prospect of these unpleasing encounters:
These considerations might tempt such, whose hearts Are engaged to enter into, and walk in the holy ways of the Lord, to hesitate At the prospect of these unpleasing encounters:
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and assured Countenance as becomes the Servants of the Lord, the followers of the Lamb, and those who, in the obedience of Faith, press toward the mark, the prize of our high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
and assured Countenance as becomes the Servants of the Lord, the followers of the Lamb, and those who, in the Obedience of Faith, press towards the mark, the prize of our high calling of God in christ jesus.
and our temptations and adversities will no more pierce and wound, than the Swords and Bullets that aim at that Body which is inclosed in Armour of proof. We may hold on our way thorow thick and thin,
and our temptations and adversities will no more pierce and wound, than the Swords and Bullets that aim At that Body which is enclosed in Armour of proof. We may hold on our Way thorough thick and thin,
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No wise man will undertake either of these ▪ but he will first be prepared with what is meet to carry him thorow (if possible) both safely and comfortably.
No wise man will undertake either of these ▪ but he will First be prepared with what is meet to carry him thorough (if possible) both safely and comfortably.
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The cure of that sin and misery derived from the fall, the methods of Divine wisdom in the prosecuting the gracious end of reconciliation between God and sinful undone Man:
The cure of that since and misery derived from the fallen, the methods of Divine Wisdom in the prosecuting the gracious end of reconciliation between God and sinful undone Man:
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But we are not to restrain the Sense of this term Gospel, to the mere Priviledges of the Covenant of Grace, in which Sinners become interested by sincere Evangelical and saving Faith:
But we Are not to restrain the Sense of this term Gospel, to the mere Privileges of the Covenant of Grace, in which Sinners become interested by sincere Evangelical and Saving Faith:
Some Men impose Titles on their Books, that have but little concern in the Books themselves. This is not their Wisdom, but their Vanity, and the Readers utter disappointment.
some Men impose Titles on their Books, that have but little concern in the Books themselves. This is not their Wisdom, but their Vanity, and the Readers utter disappointment.
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7thly, Answer a great Objection against, and Reflection upon this Doctrine, from the sad Expeperience of the unpeaceable Condition of the World, where,
7thly, Answer a great Objection against, and Reflection upon this Doctrine, from the sad Expeperience of the unpeaceable Condition of the World, where,
And this is none of the least of its Excellencies, that where it is, all things contrary to us are either absent: or we are so fortifi'd, that they cannot hurt or distress us.
And this is none of the least of its Excellencies, that where it is, all things contrary to us Are either absent: or we Are so fortified, that they cannot hurt or distress us.
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The fallen Angels, and our first Parents, had enough in those stations wherein God had placed them, to fill their capacity, to answer the utmost of their affections:
The fallen Angels, and our First Parents, had enough in those stations wherein God had placed them, to fill their capacity, to answer the utmost of their affections:
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That expression of the Psalmist, He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, is a compleat representation of Peace: A sufficiency, plenty enough to answer necessity, and kindle a delight:
That expression of the Psalmist, He makes me to lie down in green pastures, is a complete representation of Peace: A sufficiency, plenty enough to answer necessity, and kindle a delight:
What is the cause that all men that hear the Gospel of Peace, are not immediately changed into its image: I mean their Souls blessed with its Peace? It must be either from their disbelief of the real existence of those good things proposed there,
What is the cause that all men that hear the Gospel of Peace, Are not immediately changed into its image: I mean their Souls blessed with its Peace? It must be either from their disbelief of the real existence of those good things proposed there,
And that likeness of God, which is a congruity of the glorified creature to all the Divine perfections, renders it capable of satisfaction in that God, between whom and such a Soul there is so exact and compleat an agreement. SECT. III. Ʋpon what Considerations the Gospel is call'd the Gospel of Peace.
And that likeness of God, which is a congruity of the glorified creature to all the Divine perfections, renders it capable of satisfaction in that God, between whom and such a Soul there is so exact and complete an agreement. SECT. III. Ʋpon what Considerations the Gospel is called the Gospel of Peace.
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Glory to God in the highest, takes the first place, next to that peace on earth, and lastly, good will towards men: of which, this Peace is the highest evidence and expression.
Glory to God in the highest, Takes the First place, next to that peace on earth, and lastly, good will towards men: of which, this Peace is the highest evidence and expression.
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In Christ's state or humiliation, The chastisement of our peace was upon him. In his state of exaltation he is said to be (according to the type) Melchisedech king of Salem:
In Christ's state or humiliation, The chastisement of our peace was upon him. In his state of exaltation he is said to be (according to the type) Melchizedek King of Salem:
3dly, Its Proposals, and Tenders, and Treaties, are Peace. Peace is the Pearl it offers: The great business its Ministers and Ambassadors are to treat of:
3dly, Its Proposals, and Tenders, and Treaties, Are Peace. Peace is the Pearl it offers: The great business its Ministers and ambassadors Are to Treat of:
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And they are unworthy of the name of Ministers of the Gospel, who so far forget its errand and their own, as to neglect the blessed work of Peace-makers: But of all others, they who contradict it so far, as instead of tendering and treating God 's Peace, vent their own Passions to serve their own Parties, Factions, and Carnal Interests.
And they Are unworthy of the name of Ministers of the Gospel, who so Far forget its errand and their own, as to neglect the blessed work of Peacemakers: But of all Others, they who contradict it so Far, as instead of tendering and treating God is Peace, vent their own Passion to serve their own Parties, Factions, and Carnal Interests.
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to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoak? Read but Preaching instead of Fasting:
to lose the bans of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every yoke? Read but Preaching instead of Fasting:
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4thly, The Gospel Commands and wooes Peace, and directs us into the way of it. The Lord doth not by his Gospel commend it to us, and leave •• there, but he commands it also:
4thly, The Gospel Commands and Woes Peace, and directs us into the Way of it. The Lord does not by his Gospel commend it to us, and leave •• there, but he commands it also:
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God has told us afore-hand it shall be so, tho' he has not told us the persons by name. The unbelief of the body of the Jews (the Apostle saith) shall not make the faith of God of none effect.
God has told us aforehand it shall be so, though he has not told us the Persons by name. The unbelief of the body of the jews (the Apostle Says) shall not make the faith of God of none Effect.
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Consider the Promises made to the Son of God, upon his undertaking the gracious work of reconciliation: And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob,
Consider the Promises made to the Son of God, upon his undertaking the gracious work of reconciliation: And he said, It is a Light thing that thou Shouldst be my servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob,
This certain infallible efficacy that was certain and future, before it had any actual being, methinks is hard to be reconciled to that opinion, that leaves all reconciling saving successes of the Gospel of Peace, to uncertain Contingencies; which is to say, it might,
This certain infallible efficacy that was certain and future, before it had any actual being, methinks is hard to be reconciled to that opinion, that leaves all reconciling Saving Successes of the Gospel of Peace, to uncertain Contingencies; which is to say, it might,
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The last Consideration I offer, upon which it is, or may very congruously be called the Gospel of Peace, is, That it is the only revealed way of Peace.
The last Consideration I offer, upon which it is, or may very congruously be called the Gospel of Peace, is, That it is the only revealed Way of Peace.
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I am neither so adventurous or uncharitable, as to utter any Sentence against the more honest Heathen, who lived up to their light, which God hath not denounced in the Patent writings of his Word.
I am neither so adventurous or uncharitable, as to utter any Sentence against the more honest Heathen, who lived up to their Light, which God hath not denounced in the Patent writings of his Word.
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But, that there is no other name given under Heaven among men, but the name of Jesus Christ, whereby we must be saved, is the express Text. So much for the Considerations upon which it may be said to be the Gospel of Peace.
But, that there is no other name given under Heaven among men, but the name of jesus christ, whereby we must be saved, is the express Text. So much for the Considerations upon which it may be said to be the Gospel of Peace.
CHAP. III. SECT. I. Who, or what the Peace of the Gospel hath respect unto. I Shall determine this, First Negatively. Secondly Positively. Negatively first,
CHAP. III. SECT. I. Who, or what the Peace of the Gospel hath respect unto. I Shall determine this, First Negatively. Secondly Positively. Negatively First,
They never sinned, and therefore never brake their Peace with God, nor among themselves: And therefore need no Gospel, nor other means to reconcile them.
They never sinned, and Therefore never brake their Peace with God, nor among themselves: And Therefore need no Gospel, nor other means to reconcile them.
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In knowledg and sagacity, as admits not the wisest of men to any comparison: In duration immortal, whereas man begins to dye as soon as he begins to live:
In knowledge and sagacity, as admits not the Wisest of men to any comparison: In duration immortal, whereas man begins to die as soon as he begins to live:
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1st. As they were placed in an higher station, and their fall was accordingly greater. 2dly, They had greater ability to stand, whereas man had but a bare sufficiency.
1st. As they were placed in an higher station, and their fallen was accordingly greater. 2dly, They had greater ability to stand, whereas man had but a bore sufficiency.
If a means of reconciliation and recovery had not been found out for man, one intire Tribe of intelligent creatures would have been missing in Heaven for ever, there being but two in all; Angels, and men.
If a means of reconciliation and recovery had not been found out for man, one entire Tribe of intelligent creatures would have been missing in Heaven for ever, there being but two in all; Angels, and men.
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Let him consider this Divine practical Comment on those words, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.
Let him Consider this Divine practical Comment on those words, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.
Let men take heed, that under pretence of magnifying the goodness of God, by extending it beyond the Gospel line, that they do not divest him of his soveraignty, and more than question his truth.
Let men take heed, that under pretence of magnifying the Goodness of God, by extending it beyond the Gospel line, that they do not divest him of his sovereignty, and more than question his truth.
God himself determines the Controversie on Job 's side, viz. That his friends had not spoken right of God as his servant Job. He pardons Job 's friends,
God himself determines the Controversy on Job is side, viz. That his Friends had not spoken right of God as his servant Job. He Pardons Job is Friends,
but Job must deal in the atonement. SECT. II. To answer positively, first, The Peace the Gospel is concerned in, is a Peace or Reconciliation of the Divine Attributes, in reference to fallen man's happiness.
but Job must deal in the atonement. SECT. II To answer positively, First, The Peace the Gospel is concerned in, is a Peace or Reconciliation of the Divine Attributes, in Referente to fallen Man's happiness.
Not that they were ever at any jar among themselves: But the Case of fallen Man was such, That upon the supposal of God's design of Grace and Mercy to him, his justice and faithfulness must needs demurr to it;
Not that they were ever At any jar among themselves: But the Case of fallen Man was such, That upon the supposal of God's Design of Grace and Mercy to him, his Justice and faithfulness must needs demur to it;
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Man's sin expos'd him to death as a penalty, not only by the Law of nature, but by the sentence expresly pass'd against him by God himself, in case he should eat of the Tree of the knowledg of good and evil.
Man's since exposed him to death as a penalty, not only by the Law of nature, but by the sentence expressly passed against him by God himself, in case he should eat of the Tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
Here was a sad dilemma, a difficult knot: But the Gospel declares how the knot was untied. That Divine Wisdom and Love by the mutual consent of God the Father,
Here was a sad dilemma, a difficult knot: But the Gospel declares how the knot was untied. That Divine Wisdom and Love by the mutual consent of God the Father,
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for which end in due time he was made man, took on him the seed of Abraham, was wounded for our transgressions, bruised for our iniquities. The chastisement of our peace was upon him, With his stripes we are healed. God laid on him the iniquities of us all.
for which end in due time he was made man, took on him the seed of Abraham, was wounded for our transgressions, Bruised for our iniquities. The chastisement of our peace was upon him, With his stripes we Are healed. God laid on him the iniquities of us all.
Hereby God was at a just and honourable liberty, yea, under a just and merciful obligation; to erect a new Covenant, a Covenant of Grace; more easie and secure terms of life and happiness.
Hereby God was At a just and honourable liberty, yea, under a just and merciful obligation; to erect a new Covenant, a Covenant of Grace; more easy and secure terms of life and happiness.
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God sending his own son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin condemned sin in the flesh, that the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the spirit.
God sending his own son in the likeness of sinful Flesh, and for since condemned since in the Flesh, that the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit.
This reconciliation of the Divine Attributes, and the methods of it, in rendring Man salvable, notwithstanding the impossibility of his being so, by the severe,
This reconciliation of the Divine Attributes, and the methods of it, in rendering Man salvable, notwithstanding the impossibility of his being so, by the severe,
and strict execution of the first Law, or Covenant, is declared to us by the Gospel: without which we could have had no such satisfaction to build our Faith on as the gracious Promise of God.
and strict execution of the First Law, or Covenant, is declared to us by the Gospel: without which we could have had no such satisfaction to built our Faith on as the gracious Promise of God.
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Whereas by these methods revealed in the Gospel, the Grace contained therein appears more rational, and many great objections removed out of the way of our Faith.
Whereas by these methods revealed in the Gospel, the Grace contained therein appears more rational, and many great objections removed out of the Way of our Faith.
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But notwithstanding all Man's guilt and misery, there is a remedy in the Gospel: Peace for sinful, miserable, impotent Man, with the Almighty and provoked God.
But notwithstanding all Man's guilt and misery, there is a remedy in the Gospel: Peace for sinful, miserable, impotent Man, with the Almighty and provoked God.
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The great Doctrine of the Gospel is, Peace with God through Jesus Christ: preaching peace by Jesus Christ. And hath committed to us the word of reconciliation;
The great Doctrine of the Gospel is, Peace with God through jesus christ: preaching peace by jesus christ. And hath committed to us the word of reconciliation;
This is the substance and grand design of the Gospel, to make peace between God and Man. Other designs of Peace it has, and declares; but this carries the preference:
This is the substance and grand Design of the Gospel, to make peace between God and Man. Other designs of Peace it has, and declares; but this carries the preference:
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God cannot look on sinners peaceably, without anger; nor sinners on God without terrour; 'tis the light of the Gospel discovers the face of God, shining in the face of Jesus Christ.
God cannot look on Sinners peaceably, without anger; nor Sinners on God without terror; it's the Light of the Gospel discovers the face of God, shining in the face of jesus christ.
and compliance with this Peace with God upon Gospel terms. It is the power of God to salvation to every one that believeth. SECT. III. 3dly, A Gospel of Peace with a man's own Conscience.
and compliance with this Peace with God upon Gospel terms. It is the power of God to salvation to every one that Believeth. SECT. III. 3dly, A Gospel of Peace with a Man's own Conscience.
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And the same Conscience that told him he was naked, remembred him of the Law he had transgressed, the penalty of death incurred thereby, the loss of Divine favour, his being exposed to intollerable and inevitable vengeance. The same Conscience made such application of these direful considerations, that as he fled from the presence of the offended God,
And the same Conscience that told him he was naked, remembered him of the Law he had transgressed, the penalty of death incurred thereby, the loss of Divine favour, his being exposed to intolerable and inevitable vengeance. The same Conscience made such application of these direful considerations, that as he fled from the presence of the offended God,
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and carried its Hell in his bosom wherever he goes, wherever he is, in his downlying, his up-rising, his worship, his reading, his meditations, his table, his cups,
and carried its Hell in his bosom wherever he Goes, wherever he is, in his downlying, his uprising, his worship, his reading, his meditations, his table, his cups,
The sprinkling of the Blood of Jesus which the Gospel discovers and applies, will be the sinners Passover. Where that is found on the Door-posts, Conscience has no power to smite with death.
The sprinkling of the Blood of jesus which the Gospel discovers and Applies, will be the Sinners Passover. Where that is found on the Door-posts, Conscience has no power to smite with death.
but of our own misunderstanding the Gospel, or our own hearts. And Conscience being an human faculty, can reflect no further than enlightened by the understanding:
but of our own misunderstanding the Gospel, or our own hearts. And Conscience being an human faculty, can reflect no further than enlightened by the understanding:
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But that Spirit of God which is the Spirit of the Gospel, does ordinarily, and will (when 'tis congruous to divine wisdom) cause our spirits to joyn issue with his evidence of peace, where we are truly reconciled to God.
But that Spirit of God which is the Spirit of the Gospel, does ordinarily, and will (when it's congruous to divine Wisdom) cause our spirits to join issue with his evidence of peace, where we Are truly reconciled to God.
For besides our peace with Conscience as to our state for eternity, and general reconciliation with God, we are concern'd to preserve it with respect to particular actions,
For beside our peace with Conscience as to our state for eternity, and general reconciliation with God, we Are concerned to preserve it with respect to particular actions,
It is such a peace the Gospel derives to us when sincerely embraced, as makes all calm within, exclusive of perturbation from any cause, or consideration whatsoever.
It is such a peace the Gospel derives to us when sincerely embraced, as makes all Cam within, exclusive of perturbation from any cause, or consideration whatsoever.
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But the Gospel of Peace embraced, and applied in its directions, promises and comforts, will maintain an inward peace and tranquility against all their assaults.
But the Gospel of Peace embraced, and applied in its directions, promises and comforts, will maintain an inward peace and tranquillity against all their assaults.
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but the consideration of the shines of divine favour, and the shadow of Gods protection (which the Gospel only could discover to him) could sufficiently secure him in the midst of his dangers from all disturbing cares or fears;
but the consideration of the shines of divine favour, and the shadow of God's protection (which the Gospel only could discover to him) could sufficiently secure him in the midst of his dangers from all disturbing Cares or fears;
that promise is a branch of the Gospel-Covenant, Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee. To have a God alsufficient, such a God in Covenant to stay upon, is sure enough to keep the mind steady.
that promise is a branch of the Gospel covenant, Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee. To have a God All-sufficient, such a God in Covenant to stay upon, is sure enough to keep the mind steady.
or as the Greek, Shall garrison your hearts, or secure them with a power able to give a good account of that peace it is are charged with. SECT. IV. The Gospel of Jesus Christ hath an efficacy to obtain, and maintain peace with men;
or as the Greek, Shall garrison your hearts, or secure them with a power able to give a good account of that peace it is Are charged with. SECT. IV. The Gospel of jesus christ hath an efficacy to obtain, and maintain peace with men;
For he that hath wrought us for the self-same thing is God, who hath also given unto us of his Spirit. And as they have but one heaven, their journeys end;
For he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who hath also given unto us of his Spirit. And as they have but one heaven, their journeys end;
so they have but one way, the obedience of faith; tho with respect of different stations, conditions, circumstances, understandings also, they may not tread just in the same track.
so they have but one Way, the Obedience of faith; though with respect of different stations, conditions, Circumstances, understandings also, they may not tread just in the same track.
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He leaves them peace as a legacy, and leaves as his last and dying command (when his love wrought highest, and his sufferings for them were within a few hours of their hottest) that they would do that in remembrance of him which is the Symbol of the most principal union and motives of love and peace one with another:
He leaves them peace as a legacy, and leaves as his last and dying command (when his love wrought highest, and his sufferings for them were within a few hours of their hottest) that they would do that in remembrance of him which is the Symbol of the most principal Union and motives of love and peace one with Another:
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and severe censures on the one hand, and contempts on the other, which the eminent and holy Austin elegantly resolves into these few words, In necessariis unitas, in nonnecessariis libertas, in omnibus charitas.
and severe censures on the one hand, and contempts on the other, which the eminent and holy Austin elegantly resolves into these few words, In necessariis unitas, in nonnecessariis Libertas, in omnibus charitas.
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Indeed the Gospel represents Christians so disposed by grace, that if it be diligently improved and exerted, all that court and complement, that benign, obliging deportment, that civilizes and reconciles the world by art, will be found in Christians,
Indeed the Gospel represents Christians so disposed by grace, that if it be diligently improved and exerted, all that court and compliment, that benign, obliging deportment, that civilizes and reconciles the world by art, will be found in Christians,
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To conclude, these are the Gospel representations of Christian engagements and dispositions to peace among themselves, which if they were all drawn to the life upon its professors, the whole Christian world would be the terra pacata, Zion would be a peaceable habitation.
To conclude, these Are the Gospel representations of Christian engagements and dispositions to peace among themselves, which if they were all drawn to the life upon its professors, the Whole Christian world would be the terra pacata, Zion would be a peaceable habitation.
All its lively stones would quietly lie in their order, in this Temple of God on earth. They would no more disturb each others peace, nor justle into anothers place.
All its lively stones would quietly lie in their order, in this Temple of God on earth. They would no more disturb each Others peace, nor justle into another's place.
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Whatever men may pretend unto, for bearing the name of Christianity, they may measure their distance from the thing it self, or their approaches to it, much, by the peaceableness of their spirits, and deportment towards their brethren.
Whatever men may pretend unto, for bearing the name of Christianity, they may measure their distance from the thing it self, or their Approaches to it, much, by the peaceableness of their spirits, and deportment towards their brothers.
Let them who make earnings for their pleasure, or their profit, by smiting their fellow-servants, consider the Contents of Mat. 24. ver. 49. to the end of the Chapt. But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My Lord delayeth his coming,
Let them who make earnings for their pleasure, or their profit, by smiting their Fellow servants, Consider the Contents of Mathew 24. ver. 49. to the end of the Chapter But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My Lord delayeth his coming,
So far as this Text concerns Ministers, whom certainly it concerns as deeply as any; it aggravates their cruelty to their fellow-servants, by its being joyned with their own sensuality and luxury.
So Far as this Text concerns Ministers, whom Certainly it concerns as deeply as any; it aggravates their cruelty to their Fellow servants, by its being joined with their own sensuality and luxury.
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And I need not use many words to perswade the present age, that those who have dealt such severe blows to good men, have ordinarily been very complaisant and fellowly with the worst,
And I need not use many words to persuade the present age, that those who have dealt such severe blows to good men, have ordinarily been very complaisant and fellowly with the worst,
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yet the worst of men not to be wholly abandoned, but their shreds of goodness to be acknowledged, and their necessities supplied from a sincere benevolence.
yet the worst of men not to be wholly abandoned, but their shreds of Goodness to be acknowledged, and their necessities supplied from a sincere benevolence.
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This peaceable and benign spirit to evil men, the Gospel teaches us to be the image of God, that wherein consists a principal part of Godliness or God-likeness.
This peaceable and benign Spirit to evil men, the Gospel Teaches us to be the image of God, that wherein consists a principal part of Godliness or Godlikeness.
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Were the Lessons and Principles of the Gospel more lively represented by the conversations of its professors, it would in a great degree abate the hatred and injuries of the worst of men.
Were the Lessons and Principles of the Gospel more lively represented by the conversations of its professors, it would in a great degree abate the hatred and injuries of the worst of men.
Tho they have no principles of Grace, it would work on the remains of good nature. These men (said the Amorites of Jacobs Family) are peaceable with us: therefore let them dwell in the land, and trade with us.
Though they have no principles of Grace, it would work on the remains of good nature. These men (said the amorites of Jacobs Family) Are peaceable with us: Therefore let them dwell in the land, and trade with us.
and all its secret wards, but 'tis also a lesson of experience: Saul was a bitter enemy to good David, but when he had an evident proof of Davids fidelity, his tenderness, a spirit free from base revenge: How did it take with him? What a flood of Pathetical expressions of a heart moved with the undeserved kindness of this good man David, did it wring out of him? Is this thy voice, my Son David!
and all its secret wards, but it's also a Lesson of experience: Saul was a bitter enemy to good David, but when he had an evident proof of Davids Fidis, his tenderness, a Spirit free from base revenge: How did it take with him? What a flood of Pathetical expressions of a heart moved with the undeserved kindness of this good man David, did it wring out of him? Is this thy voice, my Son David!
But if the Gospel of Peace (in the life and practice of it) do sometime reconcile an enemy, change his heart; how much more may it chain up his hands, or make him let fall his weapons of offence;
But if the Gospel of Peace (in the life and practice of it) do sometime reconcile an enemy, change his heart; how much more may it chain up his hands, or make him let fallen his weapons of offence;
especially, if we arrive to those more noble heights of Evangelical generosity, as to love our enemies, bless them that curse us, pray for them that persecute us, and despitefully use us;
especially, if we arrive to those more noble heights of Evangelical generosity, as to love our enemies, bless them that curse us, pray for them that persecute us, and despitefully use us;
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If we wish evil to them that hate and abuse us, let our prayers be turn'd into the greatest curse that can fall upon our selves. If this be not our meaning when we utter this Petition to God, we are most gross hypocrites,
If we wish evil to them that hate and abuse us, let our Prayers be turned into the greatest curse that can fallen upon our selves. If this be not our meaning when we utter this Petition to God, we Are most gross Hypocrites,
All its articles that concern the Promises on Gods part, the terms and conditions of enjoying them on mans part, are all of Gods sole authority and disposing.
All its Articles that concern the Promises on God's part, the terms and conditions of enjoying them on men part, Are all of God's sole Authority and disposing.
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No man on earth, nor Angel in Heaven, had any thing to do in their composure. God did never treat with any man to agree about the terms of the Covenant of Grace,
No man on earth, nor Angel in Heaven, had any thing to do in their composure. God did never Treat with any man to agree about the terms of the Covenant of Grace,
As the Law of Commandments on Mount Sinai, so the Law of Grace, and Covenant of Promise from Mount Zion, was so compleated by God alone, that no room was,
As the Law of commandments on Mount Sinai, so the Law of Grace, and Covenant of Promise from Mount Zion, was so completed by God alone, that no room was,
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This peace as to the Covenant on which 'tis founded, is called a Covenant of promise, to denote that, 'tis not terms of justice or equity on our part that hath any concern in it, any plea to make, 'tis all as freely and fully Gods, as gift it self.
This peace as to the Covenant on which it's founded, is called a Covenant of promise, to denote that, it's not terms of Justice or equity on our part that hath any concern in it, any plea to make, it's all as freely and Fully God's, as gift it self.
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But yet that assistance, influence, vigour, by which we perform them, is so little our own, so much above the power of corrupted nature, that man is divested of all pretence of glorying, or pretending to it.
But yet that assistance, influence, vigour, by which we perform them, is so little our own, so much above the power of corrupted nature, that man is divested of all pretence of glorying, or pretending to it.
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A peace that is neither patched up for unholy ends, nor by any unholy 〈 ◊ 〉 There is nothing in it unbecoming the Divine being on the one hand, nor man on the other.
A peace that is neither patched up for unholy ends, nor by any unholy 〈 ◊ 〉 There is nothing in it unbecoming the Divine being on the one hand, nor man on the other.
No temptation to any thing that is indecert, except it be uncomely to part with a leprosie, or a shame to be ashamed of things most shameful; or a sin to be sanctified; or an unhappiness to be saved;
No temptation to any thing that is indecert, except it be uncomely to part with a leprosy, or a shame to be ashamed of things most shameful; or a since to be sanctified; or an unhappiness to be saved;
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To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness, that he might be just, and the justifier of him that believeth in Jesus. Fourthly, 'Tis a faithful peace.
To declare, I say, At this time his righteousness, that he might be just, and the justifier of him that Believeth in jesus. Fourthly, It's a faithful peace.
As the Gospel tells us the best (as far as words can express, and such narrow souls as we at present can apprehend) so it tells us the worst we may meet with in this way of Gospelholiness.
As the Gospel tells us the best (as Far as words can express, and such narrow Souls as we At present can apprehend) so it tells us the worst we may meet with in this Way of gospel holiness.
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The Gospel tells you of the sweets of peace with God through Jesus Christ, and it tells you also of the enmities of the world, wherein you must expect to live as lambs among wolves.
The Gospel tells you of the sweets of peace with God through jesus christ, and it tells you also of the enmities of the world, wherein you must expect to live as Lambs among wolves.
and crucifie the flesh with its affections and lusts. In short, it tells you of God being your Father, the unsearchable riches of Christ your portion, the holy spirit your companion and comforter; but also that you must wholly resign your selves to the will of God, and your Redeemer;
and crucify the Flesh with its affections and Lustiest. In short, it tells you of God being your Father, the unsearchable riches of christ your portion, the holy Spirit your Companion and comforter; but also that you must wholly resign your selves to the will of God, and your Redeemer;
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The whole Fabrick is composed by Divine Wisdom, and defended by Divine power, and derived to the Saints by the Word and Oath of the only true God, imprinted in their souls by the Holy Spirit of Grace and Peace.
The Whole Fabric is composed by Divine Wisdom, and defended by Divine power, and derived to the Saints by the Word and Oath of the only true God, imprinted in their Souls by the Holy Spirit of Grace and Peace.
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'Tis not a peace grounded on sensuality, legal righteousness, or superstition; all which are but rowling sands, and all the peace built on them will soon disband,
It's not a peace grounded on sensuality, Legal righteousness, or Superstition; all which Are but rolling sands, and all the peace built on them will soon disband,
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It is a sad Consideration of the Peace of carnal Worldlings, of all men unreconciled to God, that 'tis within a very narrow compass so imprisoned to present exterior things, that if they dare to step in their serious Meditations beyond these narrow Bounds, their Peace is in no small hazard.
It is a sad Consideration of the Peace of carnal Worldlings, of all men unreconciled to God, that it's within a very narrow compass so imprisoned to present exterior things, that if they Dare to step in their serious Meditations beyond these narrow Bounds, their Peace is in no small hazard.
If they consider Eternity, it looks to them, either very dark, empty and naked, or furnished with those Treasures of wrath they have heaped up by Sin and Unbelief, against the day of Wrath.
If they Consider Eternity, it looks to them, either very dark, empty and naked, or furnished with those Treasures of wrath they have heaped up by since and Unbelief, against the day of Wrath.
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But this blessed Peace of the Gospel gives the Soul that delightful freedom, that well-grounded security, that it can with an assured mind take its turn in any of these quarters. 'Tis its daily Conversation.
But this blessed Peace of the Gospel gives the Soul that delightful freedom, that well-grounded security, that it can with an assured mind take its turn in any of these quarters. It's its daily Conversation.
Thence it is she fetches her chief Supports and Comfor• ▪ It is this World is her Prison, the Body her •ns, and Remain-corruptions her Tormenters. •••er Sallies into those Regions which are so bad Airs to an unregenerate Soul, are her Recreations and Reliefs. Such a Person who embraces the Gospel with all that belongs to it, can look inward,
Thence it is she Fetches her chief Supports and Comfor• ▪ It is this World is her Prison, the Body her •ns, and Remain-corruptions her Tormenters. •••er Sallies into those Regions which Are so bad Airs to an unregenerate Soul, Are her Recreations and Reliefs. Such a Person who embraces the Gospel with all that belongs to it, can look inward,
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if his Conscience be dim-sighted, or partial, he loves it not so well, but he will apply himself to the Supream Lord, in those honest Expressions of the Psalmist, Search me, O God, and know my heart. Try me, and know my thoughts;
if his Conscience be dimsighted, or partial, he loves it not so well, but he will apply himself to the Supreme Lord, in those honest Expressions of the Psalmist, Search me, Oh God, and know my heart. Try me, and know my thoughts;
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The more free, frequent and genuine his thoughts are of the Divine Being, the more full and ravishing are his Delights and Satisfactions. All those Attributes and Perfections of Glory, which are a terror to unsanctified Souls, shine upon him in the Face of Jesus Christ.
The more free, frequent and genuine his thoughts Are of the Divine Being, the more full and ravishing Are his Delights and Satisfactions. All those Attributes and Perfections of Glory, which Are a terror to unsanctified Souls, shine upon him in the Face of jesus christ.
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He beholds that Justice and Power, that frowns so terribly on an unconverted Sinner reconciled to him, greatning and confirming his Felicity, transforming his Soul into the Divine Image, ravishing it from 〈 ◊ 〉 World and himself;
He beholds that justice and Power, that frowns so terribly on an unconverted Sinner reconciled to him, greatning and confirming his Felicity, transforming his Soul into the Divine Image, ravishing it from 〈 ◊ 〉 World and himself;
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It is his chief support and stay, while in this Wilderness and Dungeon, that he shall behold his Face in righteousness, he shall be satisfied, when he shall awake with his likeness. Death is therefore become desirable.
It is his chief support and stay, while in this Wilderness and Dungeon, that he shall behold his Face in righteousness, he shall be satisfied, when he shall awake with his likeness. Death is Therefore become desirable.
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He can read that Text with a Comment to his own unexpressible advantage, And delivered them who through fear of Death, were all their life-time subject to Bondage.
He can read that Text with a Comment to his own unexpressible advantage, And Delivered them who through Fear of Death, were all their lifetime Subject to Bondage.
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Its Meditations have these, as its principal Effects. That he beholds in that Misery the evil of Sin, even of his own, the rich distinguishing and indearing Grace of God.
Its Meditations have these, as its principal Effects. That he beholds in that Misery the evil of since, even of his own, the rich distinguishing and endearing Grace of God.
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Like generous Wine poured into the glass by a skilful hand, it will sparkle and have the Mo•on• and Countenance that will affect the Eye and Tast with what is exceedingly grateful.
Like generous Wine poured into the glass by a skilful hand, it will sparkle and have the Mo•on• and Countenance that will affect the Eye and Taste with what is exceedingly grateful.
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It is a secret silent thing, that which the stranger intermedleth not with. It breaks not out into the vain and foolish Demonstrations of a wine-sprung - mind.
It is a secret silent thing, that which the stranger intermeddleth not with. It breaks not out into the vain and foolish Demonstrations of a wine-sprung - mind.
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It decorates the countenance with signs of an inward Pleasure, a delightful Scene acted on the Stage of the Mind: Its great Concerns are with God and its self, whose Communion is purely Spiritual. He that drinketh of the water that I shall give him, it shall be in him a well of water, springing up to eternal life.
It decorates the countenance with Signs of an inward Pleasure, a delightful Scene acted on the Stage of the Mind: Its great Concerns Are with God and its self, whose Communion is purely Spiritual. He that Drinketh of the water that I shall give him, it shall be in him a well of water, springing up to Eternal life.
That which remains, is our Duty and Concern, scil. to be reconciled to God. Now then we are Embassadors for Christ, as tho God did beseech you by us.
That which remains, is our Duty and Concern, scil. to be reconciled to God. Now then we Are ambassadors for christ, as though God did beseech you by us.
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Upon this Consideration, we are to go out into the high ways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that is, to the Gentiles, and the vilest of sinners among the Gentiles,
Upon this Consideration, we Are to go out into the high ways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that is, to the Gentiles, and the Vilest of Sinners among the Gentiles,
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But if all those will not do, we must lay the Damnation that follows, at their own Doors, their Blood, the Blood of their Souls upon their own Heads; their want of Peace is just on Gods, wilful on their parts.
But if all those will not do, we must lay the Damnation that follows, At their own Doors, their Blood, the Blood of their Souls upon their own Heads; their want of Peace is just on God's, wilful on their parts.
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In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him, who worketh all things after the Counsel of his own will.
In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him, who works all things After the Counsel of his own will.
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The Foundation of our Peace, and the Gospel methods of it, were not laid in Faith foreseen: Were not laid in the Ideas, Imaginations or Contrivances of Man or Angel; none of these ever thought of,
The Foundation of our Peace, and the Gospel methods of it, were not laid in Faith foreseen: Were not laid in the Ideas, Imaginations or Contrivances of Man or Angel; none of these ever Thought of,
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There was nothing before this Counsel and Purpose either in order of time or causality. In short, the eternal Thought and divine Grace conceived it in God himself;
There was nothing before this Counsel and Purpose either in order of time or causality. In short, the Eternal Thought and divine Grace conceived it in God himself;
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there was the first beginning, the first cause of the Gospel of Peace. Secondly, It had its foundation in that agreement that was made between God the Father,
there was the First beginning, the First cause of the Gospel of Peace. Secondly, It had its Foundation in that agreement that was made between God the Father,
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The Father proposed to the Son, the Son consented to the Father, what should be done and suffered by the Son, in the Name, and by the Authority of the Father.
The Father proposed to the Son, the Son consented to the Father, what should be done and suffered by the Son, in the Name, and by the authority of the Father.
These words may sufficiently determine who and what the Prophecy in this Chapter concerns; and that it is the Redemption of Sinners, Jews and Gentiles, by Jesus Christ;
These words may sufficiently determine who and what the Prophecy in this Chapter concerns; and that it is the Redemption of Sinners, jews and Gentiles, by jesus christ;
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according to the Capitulation between the Father and the Son, here expressed. As the result of this Covenant and Law, to which the Son of God submitted:
according to the Capitulation between the Father and the Son, Here expressed. As the result of this Covenant and Law, to which the Son of God submitted:
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The 8th of the Proverbs, expresses the same things, with the great Contentment the Son took in the Prospect and Contemplation of his Converse with the Sons of Men,
The 8th of the Proverbs, Expresses the same things, with the great Contentment the Son took in the Prospect and Contemplation of his Converse with the Sons of Men,
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I will add only the depositing these promises of eternal Life, and other subordinate Blessings of the new Covenant, in the hands of the Son of God, upon this Covenant of Redemption, which (to me) is the only Sense these words are capable of;
I will add only the depositing these promises of Eternal Life, and other subordinate Blessings of the new Covenant, in the hands of the Son of God, upon this Covenant of Redemption, which (to me) is the only Sense these words Are capable of;
viz. In hope of eternal life, which God that cannot lie, promised before the World began. And on this account many were actually saved, before Christs actual purchase.
viz. In hope of Eternal life, which God that cannot lie, promised before the World began. And on this account many were actually saved, before Christ actual purchase.
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The third foundation of the Gospel of peace was laid, in the Son of Gods actually performing his part of the Covenant of redemption, and the improvements of it.
The third Foundation of the Gospel of peace was laid, in the Son of God's actually performing his part of the Covenant of redemption, and the improvements of it.
and agreement with the Father ingaged to discharge, I mean his taking, or assuming the human nature, more especially the seed of Abraham; and in that nature, not only to fulfil personally and actively the Law of nature as a man,
and agreement with the Father engaged to discharge, I mean his taking, or assuming the human nature, more especially the seed of Abraham; and in that nature, not only to fulfil personally and actively the Law of nature as a man,
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But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the Angels, for the suffering of death, Crowned with glory and honour, that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
But we see jesus, who was made a little lower than the Angels, for the suffering of death, Crowned with glory and honour, that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
For it became him for whom are all things, and by whom are all things in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the Captain of their Salvation perfect through sufferings.
For it became him for whom Are all things, and by whom Are all things in bringing many Sons unto glory, to make the Captain of their Salvation perfect through sufferings.
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It is disputed what need there is of Christs active obedience, for laying the foundation of merit of this Gospel of peace, and the blessings contained therein;
It is disputed what need there is of Christ active Obedience, for laying the Foundation of merit of this Gospel of peace, and the blessings contained therein;
he undertaking them not by any necessity of nature, but by consent, was made under the Law; both of them had the nature of a free act in them, and as such were meritorious.
he undertaking them not by any necessity of nature, but by consent, was made under the Law; both of them had the nature of a free act in them, and as such were meritorious.
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But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him:
But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear herd, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him:
Man in his integrity had a natural light, whereby he could discern his whole duty (except that which concerned the Tree of Knowledg, which was of positive obligation) and also what he might expect from God,
Man in his integrity had a natural Light, whereby he could discern his Whole duty (except that which concerned the Tree of Knowledge, which was of positive obligation) and also what he might expect from God,
Therefore, as to all things that concern our new Covenant-state, we are said to be built upon the foundation of the Prophets and Apostles, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner-stone. i. e.
Therefore, as to all things that concern our new Covenant state, we Are said to be built upon the Foundation of the prophets and Apostles, jesus christ himself being the chief cornerstone. i. e.
It is to be noted as a special expression of the favour of God, that there was but a very short space of time betwixt the breach of the peace between God and his creature man,
It is to be noted as a special expression of the favour of God, that there was but a very short Molle of time betwixt the breach of the peace between God and his creature man,
The next Gospel-revelation we read of was in the sacrifice of Abel, which we may presume was in compliance with some Divine express obligation, and perhaps its ends explained.
The next Gospel revelation we read of was in the sacrifice of Abel, which we may presume was in compliance with Some Divine express obligation, and perhaps its ends explained.
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And Circumcision the token of the Covenant, which signified that Gospel - sanctification, and separation to God, from sin, and the ungodly world, which by faith wrought in the heart and life, is the condition of the Covenant of Grace on our part,
And Circumcision the token of the Covenant, which signified that Gospel - sanctification, and separation to God, from since, and the ungodly world, which by faith wrought in the heart and life, is the condition of the Covenant of Grace on our part,
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the first dawnings which shined in the Old Testament brighter and brighter, until the perfect day of the New Testament Meridian-glory, according to those words, God who at sundry times,
the First dawnings which shined in the Old Testament Brighter and Brighter, until the perfect day of the New Testament Meridian-glory, according to those words, God who At sundry times,
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and divers manners, spake in times past unto the Fathers by the Prophets, hath in these last days spoken to us by his Son, — the brightness of his glory,
and diverse manners, spoke in times passed unto the Father's by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken to us by his Son, — the brightness of his glory,
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This was the next step, which tho wholly Hieroglyphical, and therefore dark, yet the order and number of them were such as gave an account in their language of Jesus Christ in all his Offices;
This was the next step, which though wholly Hieroglyphical, and Therefore dark, yet the order and number of them were such as gave an account in their language of jesus christ in all his Offices;
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So that it might well be called Evangelium velatum; and indeed it was so to the Jews, for when they read, to this day the vail is upon their heart. Ʋnto this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the Old Testament.
So that it might well be called Evangelium velatum; and indeed it was so to the jews, for when they read, to this day the Vail is upon their heart. Ʋnto this day remains the same Vail untaken away in the reading of the Old Testament.
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Balaam (tho a bad man) a Prophet of a great good, The Star that should arise out of Jacob. Moses speaks of a Prophet like unto him, that God would raise up.
balaam (though a bad man) a Prophet of a great good, The Star that should arise out of Jacob. Moses speaks of a Prophet like unto him, that God would raise up.
Fourthly, This Gospel of peace was revealed in the greatest clearness and perfection that we are capable of in this world, by Jesus Christ and his Apostles, in the matter contained in the New Testament.
Fourthly, This Gospel of peace was revealed in the greatest clearness and perfection that we Are capable of in this world, by jesus christ and his Apostles, in the matter contained in the New Testament.
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The matter of the Gospel revealed in the New Testament, would have been comparatively but a dead stock, a sealed Book without this Ministry. Most men might say of it,
The matter of the Gospel revealed in the New Testament, would have been comparatively but a dead stock, a sealed Book without this Ministry. Most men might say of it,
as the Eunuch of the Prophesie he read, How can I understand unless some one should guide me? To the preaching of this New Testament-revelation in the due sense, construction and application of it, our Lord Jesus promised to be with his Ministers successively to the end of the world.
as the Eunuch of the Prophesy he read, How can I understand unless Some one should guide me? To the preaching of this New testament revelation in the due sense, construction and application of it, our Lord jesus promised to be with his Ministers successively to the end of the world.
These are now (especially the fixed Pastors of particular Churches) the Stars in Christs right hand, the Ambassadors Liegier of the Prince of Peace, to expound his mind, to prosecute the instructions of his Word, to promote his interest in the heads, hearts, and lives of men.
These Are now (especially the fixed Pastors of particular Churches) the Stars in Christ right hand, the ambassadors Liegier of the Prince of Peace, to expound his mind, to prosecute the instructions of his Word, to promote his Interest in the Heads, hearts, and lives of men.
for that is unproptable for you. SECT. III. Sixthly, This Gospel of peace is yet farther revealed, by the Ministry of the Spirit accompanying that of the Word.
for that is unproptable for you. SECT. III. Sixthly, This Gospel of peace is yet farther revealed, by the Ministry of the Spirit accompanying that of the Word.
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The matter of Gospel-revelation, is in the Scriptures so entire, and compleat, as admits of nothing new; but it doth admit of such a revelation of its sense, and genuine consequence,
The matter of Gospel revelation, is in the Scriptures so entire, and complete, as admits of nothing new; but it does admit of such a Revelation of its sense, and genuine consequence,
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For the first of these, the natural abilities may go far, and acquired learning may help it on much farther, without any special assistance of the Spirit of God;
For the First of these, the natural abilities may go Far, and acquired learning may help it on much farther, without any special assistance of the Spirit of God;
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yet the assistance of the Spirit in its common work may and does so mend the market, that they that are blessed therewith, may pierce much deeper, and with much more ease into the sense of Gospel-truths than those under the same circumstances otherwise, can do without it.
yet the assistance of the Spirit in its Common work may and does so mend the market, that they that Are blessed therewith, may pierce much Deeper, and with much more ease into the sense of Gospel truths than those under the same Circumstances otherwise, can do without it.
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And if the genius and skill in those far lower things, scil. of Gold, Silver, Brass, was imputed to the instructions of the Spirit of God, much more doth it by its assistance advance the intellect in what is more sublime, and doth more properly belong to it.
And if the genius and skill in those Far lower things, scil. of Gold, Silver, Brass, was imputed to the instructions of the Spirit of God, much more does it by its assistance advance the intellect in what is more sublime, and does more properly belong to it.
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which is not so barren as the former may be, but a kind of impression and efficacy, which strikes the spiritual sense with some experience of that goodness and •ower,
which is not so barren as the former may be, but a kind of impression and efficacy, which strikes the spiritual sense with Some experience of that Goodness and •ower,
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And it may be are no way able to express it intelligibly to others, or form any distinct conception of it to themselves. As it is with Infants and Children, who do by a sensation of the sweetness of the breastmilk understand its goodness and difference from other things,
And it may be Are no Way able to express it intelligibly to Others, or from any distinct conception of it to themselves. As it is with Infants and Children, who do by a sensation of the sweetness of the Breastmilk understand its Goodness and difference from other things,
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I must say somewhat to that revelation of the Gospel, by which it is not only opened to the understanding, so as to form in it some due conceptions of it,
I must say somewhat to that Revelation of the Gospel, by which it is not only opened to the understanding, so as to from in it Some due conceptions of it,
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but also by the work of the Spirit of God enlivening and animating the Truths of the Gospel, the will and affections are prevailed on to embrace and conform themselves to them;
but also by the work of the Spirit of God enlivening and animating the Truths of the Gospel, the will and affections Are prevailed on to embrace and conform themselves to them;
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And the lowest degree is so glorious, that where it is wrought in the Ministry of the Gospel, it implies no less than the Spirit of the Lord working in it and by it. And indeed when all is said, this conforming the heart to the love and prevailing practical embraces of the Gospel,
And the lowest degree is so glorious, that where it is wrought in the Ministry of the Gospel, it Implies no less than the Spirit of the Lord working in it and by it. And indeed when all is said, this conforming the heart to the love and prevailing practical embraces of the Gospel,
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and preach Evangelical Truths with no mean accuracy and instruction to others, and yet themselves be chained up to a worldly sensual affection and conversation, is the sad and common experience.
and preach Evangelical Truths with no mean accuracy and instruction to Others, and yet themselves be chained up to a worldly sensual affection and Conversation, is the sad and Common experience.
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and may go so far in conviction on the conscience and judgment, as that we may thereby be prevailed on to approve the things of the Gospel as excellent.
and may go so Far in conviction on the conscience and judgement, as that we may thereby be prevailed on to approve the things of the Gospel as excellent.
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But to open the heart fill'd with enmity to God and Godliness, to receive the truth as it is in Jesus, to a living godly in Christ Jesus; there must be more than the will and good inclination of the best of faln men.
But to open the heart filled with enmity to God and Godliness, to receive the truth as it is in jesus, to a living godly in christ jesus; there must be more than the will and good inclination of the best of fallen men.
The Gospel by its rational construction may reveal its truth to us, but it cannot rise so high without a higher spring, as to form this light into an answerable disposition in the soul, which the Scripture calls the new birth, and the new creature. For we are Gods workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works.
The Gospel by its rational construction may reveal its truth to us, but it cannot rise so high without a higher spring, as to from this Light into an answerable disposition in the soul, which the Scripture calls the new birth, and the new creature. For we Are God's workmanship, created in christ jesus unto good works.
The present powers and faculties of our souls are too narrow to receive, and too weak to bear those manifestations and impressions of the glory of the reconciled face of God.
The present Powers and faculties of our Souls Are too narrow to receive, and too weak to bear those manifestations and impressions of the glory of the reconciled face of God.
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It is reserved to that state to know as we are known, to see that God face to face, the beholding whom in such a manner and measure, will compleat our likeness to him.
It is reserved to that state to know as we Are known, to see that God face to face, the beholding whom in such a manner and measure, will complete our likeness to him.
The Gospel is now revealed to us, as to its ultimate end, the enjoyment of God reconciled, but in dark and general expressions comparatively, to what it will be in Heaven.
The Gospel is now revealed to us, as to its ultimate end, the enjoyment of God reconciled, but in dark and general expressions comparatively, to what it will be in Heaven.
We shall be sensible in Heaven that not the half was told us of what we shall there know and sensate. The secrets of its wisdom and grace will be found more than double to that which is,
We shall be sensible in Heaven that not the half was told us of what we shall there know and sensate. The secrets of its Wisdom and grace will be found more than double to that which is,
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and the oppositions and unpeaceableness that hath arisen upon its first entrance into the world; obviated and answered. SECT. I. THAT there hath been frequently commotions, unpeaceableness, and violent oppositions, upon the first entrance of the Gospel into the several parts of the world;
and the oppositions and Unpeaceableness that hath arisen upon its First Entrance into the world; obviated and answered. SECT. I. THAT there hath been frequently commotions, Unpeaceableness, and violent oppositions, upon the First Entrance of the Gospel into the several parts of the world;
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but of its event. There is not the least seed in this Gospel that doth naturally, and of its self produce any thing unpeaceable, any thing of hatred, discord, or contention.
but of its event. There is not the least seed in this Gospel that does naturally, and of its self produce any thing unpeaceable, any thing of hatred, discord, or contention.
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but sin that it might appear sin, working death in me, by that which is good, &c. In short, the viciousness, Idolatry, ignorance, blind zeal of those to whom it came, took occasion from the Gospel for those disturbances,
but since that it might appear since, working death in me, by that which is good, etc. In short, the viciousness, Idolatry, ignorance, blind zeal of those to whom it Come, took occasion from the Gospel for those disturbances,
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how comes it to pass that there is so much evil of Affliction and Misery in the World? The answer is ready, There is nothing but what is good that derives from God,
how comes it to pass that there is so much evil of Affliction and Misery in the World? The answer is ready, There is nothing but what is good that derives from God,
as its Original; and all evil of Affliction hath another Spring, which is Sin. And tho God be the most principal efficient Cause of all the Sorrows of Men;
as its Original; and all evil of Affliction hath Another Spring, which is Sin. And though God be the most principal efficient Cause of all the Sorrows of Men;
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yet the original Cause, is ab extra. All good and goodness that derives to the Creature, is originally in God, it hath its first cause in his Love, Goodness, Benignity:
yet the original Cause, is ab extra. All good and Goodness that derives to the Creature, is originally in God, it hath its First cause in his Love, goodness, Benignity:
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or give some general Causes of such sad events, where the Gospel enters, and then the more special Causes of unpeaceableness in the several places to be instanced in, and in individual Persons also.
or give Some general Causes of such sad events, where the Gospel enters, and then the more special Causes of Unpeaceableness in the several places to be instanced in, and in Individu Persons also.
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From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts, that War in your members? The Gospel is not only designed and adapted to save,
From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your Lustiest, that War in your members? The Gospel is not only designed and adapted to save,
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And that which is the greatest Misery, and of all other to be bemoaned is, that Sin, the Corruption of Nature, hath so far insinuated it self into our good Opinion, hath so much of advantage by Nature, Custom,
And that which is the greatest Misery, and of all other to be bemoaned is, that since, the Corruption of Nature, hath so Far insinuated it self into our good Opinion, hath so much of advantage by Nature, Custom,
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and long time of Possession; hath so assimilated us to its own deformed hateful Image, that we are fond of its mis-rule, and proud of its Chains; 'tis become our familiar; and tho it be the worst of the Devil himself, we are perswaded it will do us no harm.
and long time of Possession; hath so assimilated us to its own deformed hateful Image, that we Are found of its misrule, and proud of its Chains; it's become our familiar; and though it be the worst of the devil himself, we Are persuaded it will do us no harm.
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Therefore the Scripture speaking our Language and Sense, calls the wretched Members of the old Man, or Natures Corruption, our right Eyes, and our right Hands; and the mortifying Sin, our Death and Crucifying; and the restraint of our Lusts, a denying our selves. And can we now wonder at the Opposition rising so high against the Gospel, whose business it is to pluck up these Weeds by the Roots, to purge out this old Leaven, to separate us from those darling Lusts that lie so near our hearts, to commence a War irreconcilable in our own Bowels against this Enemy, that will not be wholly vanquished, till the Fort and Garison it possesses be dissoved? Yea,
Therefore the Scripture speaking our Language and Sense, calls the wretched Members of the old Man, or Nature's Corruption, our right Eyes, and our right Hands; and the mortifying since, our Death and Crucifying; and the restraint of our Lustiest, a denying our selves. And can we now wonder At the Opposition rising so high against the Gospel, whose business it is to pluck up these Weeds by the Roots, to purge out this old Leaven, to separate us from those darling Lustiest that lie so near our hearts, to commence a War irreconcilable in our own Bowels against this Enemy, that will not be wholly vanquished, till the Fort and Garrison it Possesses be dissolved? Yea,
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We have a remarkable Description of Satans Opposition to the Gospel, Rev. 12. First his diligent attendance to destroy Christ himself, the Seed of the Woman, the Church, at his Birth, by the minstry of the ungodly Herod; then in his own Person to ensnare him by his Temptations; either of which having prevailed, the Gospel had been kill'd in the Bud, stifled in the Birth, and plucked up by the Roots. These attempts not succeding, he pursues the Church, drives her into the Wilderness of Affliction by his Persecutions, that the Gospel and its Professors might be so ill accommodated in all ourward appearance, that few should be prevailed on to embrace it so much to their cost. This was the state of the Gospel,
We have a remarkable Description of Satan Opposition to the Gospel, Rev. 12. First his diligent attendance to destroy christ himself, the Seed of the Woman, the Church, At his Birth, by the Ministry of the ungodly Herod; then in his own Person to ensnare him by his Temptations; either of which having prevailed, the Gospel had been killed in the Bud, stifled in the Birth, and plucked up by the Roots. These attempts not succeeding, he pursues the Church, drives her into the Wilderness of Affliction by his Persecutions, that the Gospel and its Professors might be so ill accommodated in all ourward appearance, that few should be prevailed on to embrace it so much to their cost. This was the state of the Gospel,
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or number of adherents by persecution ) he insinuates himself into the Church it self, and by an hypocritical, rotten-hearted generation, aiming at nothing less than the high and holy designs of the Gospel, mingles himself with its sincere professors.
or number of adherents by persecution) he insinuates himself into the Church it self, and by an hypocritical, rotten-hearted generation, aiming At nothing less than the high and holy designs of the Gospel, mingles himself with its sincere professors.
And now he plays his Master-piece by fighting against Christ under his own Colours. Certainly the days of this temptation are the sorest and the perilous times predicted.
And now he plays his Masterpiece by fighting against christ under his own Colours. Certainly the days of this temptation Are the Sorest and the perilous times predicted.
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The word rendred perilous in this Text, may be read difficult, difficult times shall come. And what more difficult to discern than a Devil transformed into an Angel of light; Satan in the appearance of a principal Minister,
The word rendered perilous in this Text, may be read difficult, difficult times shall come. And what more difficult to discern than a devil transformed into an Angel of Light; Satan in the appearance of a principal Minister,
and a zealous promoter of Christ and his Gospel? This new, hypocritical, dangerous, and Tragical Scene is described, v. 7. And there was war in Heaven, Michael and his Angels fought against the Dragon and his Angels,
and a zealous promoter of christ and his Gospel? This new, hypocritical, dangerous, and Tragical Scene is described, v. 7. And there was war in Heaven, Michael and his Angels fought against the Dragon and his Angels,
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yet till Constantine 's time, when much of this world was poured into the lap of the Church, and was a prize thought worth contending for by men whose principles tasted nothing above earth;
yet till Constantine is time, when much of this world was poured into the lap of the Church, and was a prize Thought worth contending for by men whose principles tasted nothing above earth;
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But what it hath done since, is sufficiently apparent; and what it may do for the future, the Providence of God (for ought I know) will be the only Key to open.
But what it hath done since, is sufficiently apparent; and what it may do for the future, the Providence of God (for ought I know) will be the only Key to open.
And where the corruptions of the lusts of men, abetted by worldly interests, and inflamed by the spirit of Satan to such an opposition, do meet, we need not wonder at its unreasonableness and fierceness. We have a common saying of those men who act at a rate of Villany and violence beyond the common rate of human force, That the Devil is in them;
And where the corruptions of the Lustiest of men, abetted by worldly interests, and inflamed by the Spirit of Satan to such an opposition, do meet, we need not wonder At its unreasonableness and fierceness. We have a Common saying of those men who act At a rate of Villainy and violence beyond the Common rate of human force, That the devil is in them;
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the contest and confusion, the disquietness and oppositions cannot likely be short, of what we have seen and heard of. SECT. II. I shall now consider more particularly the causes of this disquietness. First, In the Jewish Church. Secondly, Among the Heathen world.
the contest and confusion, the disquietness and oppositions cannot likely be short, of what we have seen and herd of. SECT. II I shall now Consider more particularly the Causes of this disquietness. First, In the Jewish Church. Secondly, Among the Heathen world.
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First, The causes of disquietness upon the Gospels entrance amongst the Jews: That there was such disquietness and oppositions, is so well known to all that read the Scriptures with any degree of understanding, that I need not give you a syllable for the proof of that. The first cause I shall assign is, The disappointment of their great,
First, The Causes of disquietness upon the Gospels Entrance among the jews: That there was such disquietness and oppositions, is so well known to all that read the Scriptures with any degree of understanding, that I need not give you a syllable for the proof of that. The First cause I shall assign is, The disappointment of their great,
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The mistake that ran current among the Jews, of the true meaning of those Prophetick Texts of Scripture, which prima facie, or literally, spake of the Jewish, or Israelitish Church and their Kings,
The mistake that ran current among the jews, of the true meaning of those Prophetic Texts of Scripture, which prima fancy, or literally, spoke of the Jewish, or Israelitish Church and their Kings,
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and they ran so strong in their minds, that they inquire of him, Wilt thou at this time restore the Kingdom to Israel? meaning that external freedom and glory abovesaid.
and they ran so strong in their minds, that they inquire of him, Wilt thou At this time restore the Kingdom to Israel? meaning that external freedom and glory abovesaid.
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Now the unconverted and worldly - minded Jews could not endure to have their ungrounded expectations so far disappointed and contradicted, as to have a Messias, a King, a Saviour born in a common Inn, Cradled in a Manger; whose condition in the world placed him in the form of a servant, brought up among the Chips, no way concerned or intermedling with worldly Politicks;
Now the unconverted and worldly - minded jews could not endure to have their ungrounded Expectations so Far disappointed and contradicted, as to have a Messias, a King, a Saviour born in a Common Inn, Cradled in a Manger; whose condition in the world placed him in the from of a servant, brought up among the Chips, no Way concerned or intermeddling with worldly Politics;
They commonly covered his purity and glory with the reproach of one born at Nazareth, whence no good thing could be expected, a friend of Publicans and Sinners, the Carpenters Son, a Seducer, a Glutton,
They commonly covered his purity and glory with the reproach of one born At Nazareth, whence no good thing could be expected, a friend of Publicans and Sinners, the Carpenters Son, a Seducer, a Glutton,
But how unreasonable were these causes of quarelling Christ and his Gospel, which were so necessary qualifications of both, seeing that without them the Errand of the Messias into the world would have been wholly frustrate, and their reconciliation to God and eternal Salvation desperate and unattainable? How unreasonable to be offended at the Son of God,
But how unreasonable were these Causes of quarrelling christ and his Gospel, which were so necessary qualifications of both, seeing that without them the Errand of the Messias into the world would have been wholly frustrate, and their reconciliation to God and Eternal Salvation desperate and unattainable? How unreasonable to be offended At the Son of God,
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This was the charge they urged against him, they pretended to be great Loyalists, and very tender of Caesar's interest; altho it is plain that they abhorred his authority over them.
This was the charge they urged against him, they pretended to be great Loyalists, and very tender of Caesar's Interest; although it is plain that they abhorred his Authority over them.
No language was more sweet to them than freedom from his yoke; nor intolerable to their ears than paying him the just acknowledgment of an easie tribute.
No language was more sweet to them than freedom from his yoke; nor intolerable to their ears than paying him the just acknowledgment of an easy tribute.
We may read their hearts thorough all their pretences, in this one passage, If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him, and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and Nation.
We may read their hearts through all their pretences, in this one passage, If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him, and the Roman shall come and take away both our place and nation.
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Jesus Christ had by his Doctrine, Life, and Miracles, given such an evidence of his being sent of God, that their consciences told them no honest heart could withstand. Let them have but their free course,
jesus christ had by his Doctrine, Life, and Miracles, given such an evidence of his being sent of God, that their Consciences told them no honest heart could withstand. Let them have but their free course,
But a slavish unreasonable fear that Caesar would deprive them of their worldly possessions (not any regard to the interest of Caesar, their souls or their God ) raised their hatred of Christ and his Gospel to such a fermentation.
But a slavish unreasonable Fear that Caesar would deprive them of their worldly possessions (not any regard to the Interest of Caesar, their Souls or their God) raised their hatred of christ and his Gospel to such a fermentation.
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But they little thought that by rejecting this Prince of Peace, and his Gospel of Peace, they should so provoke the God of Peace to become their enemy, that he should s•nd against them those very Romans, whom they so much flattered, and they should take away both their place and Nation to this day,
But they little Thought that by rejecting this Prince of Peace, and his Gospel of Peace, they should so provoke the God of Peace to become their enemy, that he should s•nd against them those very Romans, whom they so much flattered, and they should take away both their place and nation to this day,
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When it came to the last trial of their ingenuity, and not only the innocence and excell•ncy of the Lord Jesus pleaded his acceptation, but Pilate a heathen Roman Judg pleads his justification; tells them after all their clamours that he found no fault in him at all;
When it Come to the last trial of their ingenuity, and not only the innocence and excell•ncy of the Lord jesus pleaded his acceptation, but Pilate a heathen Roman Judge pleads his justification; tells them After all their clamours that he found no fault in him At all;
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yet they proceed on the old Topick, the pretence of a mighty regard to Caesar, We have no King but Caesar; tho still at the bottom lay those unworthy principles of unreasonable fear, and selflove;
yet they proceed on the old Topic, the pretence of a mighty regard to Caesar, We have no King but Caesar; though still At the bottom lay those unworthy principles of unreasonable Fear, and Self-love;
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and Caesar too? To be a good Christian, and a good subject, are so far from an inconsistency that the better Christian any man is, the better subject he will be.
and Caesar too? To be a good Christian, and a good Subject, Are so Far from an inconsistency that the better Christian any man is, the better Subject he will be.
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Thirdly, Another cause was that, Christs Doctrine did so much slight and oppose their hypocrisie, and ungrounded expositions, and traditions of the Elders.
Thirdly, another cause was that, Christ Doctrine did so much slight and oppose their hypocrisy, and ungrounded expositions, and traditions of the Elders.
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The Scribes, Pharisees and Elders of the Jews, had so great an opinion and interest with the people, that they became their very shadow; followed their dictates as Oracles,
The Scribes, Pharisees and Elders of the jews, had so great an opinion and Interest with the people, that they became their very shadow; followed their dictates as Oracles,
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If we look into their expositions, how narrow and corrupt were they? How far from that perfect and sincere holiness the Law obliges to? How far from that love to their neighbour (so much the substance of the Law) was that Comment, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy?
If we look into their expositions, how narrow and corrupt were they? How Far from that perfect and sincere holiness the Law obliges to? How Far from that love to their neighbour (so much the substance of the Law) was that Comment, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy?
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What were their Traditions but trifles at best? such as washings before eating, cleansings of cups and vessels? But that of their Corban was the most inhuman, that for a gift to the Temple, which they pretended was to God, they were discharged for ever of any obligation to relieve their own Parents in their greatest necessities or misery.
What were their Traditions but trifles At best? such as washings before eating, cleansings of cups and vessels? But that of their Corban was the most inhuman, that for a gift to the Temple, which they pretended was to God, they were discharged for ever of any obligation to relieve their own Parents in their greatest necessities or misery.
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These with their abominable hypocrisies, the Doctrine of Christ was an enemy to, and for that cause the whole body of the Jews were enemies to that, and its Author.
These with their abominable Hypocrisies, the Doctrine of christ was an enemy to, and for that cause the Whole body of the jews were enemies to that, and its Author.
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but make them stink in the nostrils of God, for seeking by such dissimulations to perfume their reputations with men? What were their Traditions worth, which they did not so much as pretend any authority for, from God;
but make them stink in the nostrils of God, for seeking by such dissimulations to perfume their reputations with men? What were their Traditions worth, which they did not so much as pretend any Authority for, from God;
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2. Of their being the only Church of God in the world, separated from all other Nations and people by Gods choice, with some rites of this signification.
2. Of their being the only Church of God in the world, separated from all other nations and people by God's choice, with Some Rites of this signification.
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No Temple on earth so celebrated as that at Jerusalem, no order of Priesthood, and their Vestments so venerable. But 2dly, and that which added a greater glory, They were Gods own appointment; they had his authority to justifie and sanctifie them,
No Temple on earth so celebrated as that At Jerusalem, no order of Priesthood, and their Vestments so venerable. But 2dly, and that which added a greater glory, They were God's own appointment; they had his Authority to justify and sanctify them,
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Nature was not then so blind as (tho it mistook so greatly the Gods they worshipped) as to mistake so far as to believe that their Deities would accept any worship at their hands, the order and forms of which they receiv'd not first from their Oracles.
Nature was not then so blind as (though it mistook so greatly the God's they worshipped) as to mistake so Far as to believe that their Deities would accept any worship At their hands, the order and forms of which they received not First from their Oracles.
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This Glory of External Typical Rites and Worship, the Gospel utterly stripped them of, and left them to the naked simplicity of Spiritual Worship (except the two positives of the Lords-Supper and Baptism) The time cometh, and now is, that they that worship the Father must worship him in spirit and in truth.
This Glory of External Typical Rites and Worship, the Gospel utterly stripped them of, and left them to the naked simplicity of Spiritual Worship (except the two positives of the Lord's supper and Baptism) The time comes, and now is, that they that worship the Father must worship him in Spirit and in truth.
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In spirit, not in carnal rites, material things without life: In truth, not in shadows and resemblances, which are b•t appearances, not the things themselves.
In Spirit, not in carnal Rites, material things without life: In truth, not in shadows and resemblances, which Are b•t appearances, not the things themselves.
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And indeed we have little cause to wonder at their lothness to part with such a splendid order and worship ( once of Gods appointment) at the call of the Gospel,
And indeed we have little cause to wonder At their loathness to part with such a splendid order and worship (once of God's appointment) At the call of the Gospel,
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and their rising up in opposition to it, for this (tho but supposed) wrong; having so near our doors less things of meer and confessed human invention so hotly contended for.
and their rising up in opposition to it, for this (though but supposed) wrong; having so near our doors less things of mere and confessed human invention so hotly contended for.
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But what reason had they to be offended at the Gospel, for removing beggarly Elements, carnal Ordinances, to make way for Spiritual and real exercises and enjoyments, suited to an intelligent rational soul? What reason to rise up in such a fury, for removing the Picture,
But what reason had they to be offended At the Gospel, for removing beggarly Elements, carnal Ordinances, to make Way for Spiritual and real exercises and enjoyments, suited to an intelligent rational soul? What reason to rise up in such a fury, for removing the Picture,
Isaias was said to be very bold, who dare adventure to deliver a message of this import from God himself, I was found of them that sought me not, I was made manifest to them that inquired not after me.
Isaiah was said to be very bold, who Dare adventure to deliver a message of this import from God himself, I was found of them that sought me not, I was made manifest to them that inquired not After me.
but to carry it to the Gentiles, to break down the partition - wall, to preach a Law from heaven that shined with an equal grace on all mankind, this galled them,
but to carry it to the Gentiles, to break down the partition - wall, to preach a Law from heaven that shined with an equal grace on all mankind, this galled them,
But alas, what evil did the Gospel do in this? what wrong did it to the Jews? Had not the Sun of Righteousness light enought to impart to all the world? and all at one time too, in which he excels the Sun in the Firmament? I shall say no more on this head,
But alas, what evil did the Gospel do in this? what wrong did it to the jews? Had not the Sun of Righteousness Light enough to impart to all the world? and all At one time too, in which he excels the Sun in the Firmament? I shall say no more on this head,
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but the apparent as well as designed conclusion, That this cause of their disquietness on the Gospel approach, was altogether unreasonable. The Gospel was no criminal party to the breach of he peace. SECT. III. The causes of disquietness and opposition among the heathen world, upon the approach of the Gospel of peace into their quarters.
but the apparent as well as designed conclusion, That this cause of their disquietness on the Gospel approach, was altogether unreasonable. The Gospel was no criminal party to the breach of he peace. SECT. III. The Causes of disquietness and opposition among the heathen world, upon the approach of the Gospel of peace into their quarters.
The Scriptures (especially the History of the Acts of the Apostles ) do so fully bear witness to the matter of fact, that I am unwilling to imply a suspition of my Readers unacquaintedness of so notorious a truth;
The Scriptures (especially the History of the Acts of the Apostles) do so Fully bear witness to the matter of fact, that I am unwilling to imply a suspicion of my Readers unacquaintedness of so notorious a truth;
What we read of the man Micah, when his Levite left him, and took his Images with him, is the exact Specimen of the humour of Idolaters, that are (pardon the term) religiously so.
What we read of the man micah, when his Levite left him, and took his Images with him, is the exact Specimen of the humour of Idolaters, that Are (pardon the term) religiously so.
and the Priest, and ye are gone away, and what have I more? What is this that ye say unto me, What aileth thee? All the complaints and emotions of the soul imaginable, are no such extravagant things as to be wondred at in such a case.
and the Priest, and you Are gone away, and what have I more? What is this that you say unto me, What aileth thee? All the complaints and emotions of the soul imaginable, Are no such extravagant things as to be wondered At in such a case.
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And I may here take leave to observe, that as too ordinarily the professors of the one only true God, are criminally and unbecomingly loose, indifferent,
And I may Here take leave to observe, that as too ordinarily the professors of the one only true God, Are criminally and unbecomingly lose, indifferent,
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and false worship, are commonly beyond all measures in the zeal of their Idols and Superstitions. I perceive (said the Apostle of the Athenians) ye are in all things too superstitious.
and false worship, Are commonly beyond all measures in the zeal of their Idols and Superstitions. I perceive (said the Apostle of the Athenians) you Are in all things too superstitious.
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And therefore, tho they had altars to gods, and Lords many, too many, almost innumerable, and their Sacra and Rites so excessive, they must add one altar to the unknown God, that they might compass within their Religion the very Terra incognita of Religion.
And Therefore, though they had Altars to God's, and lords many, too many, almost innumerable, and their Sacra and Rites so excessive, they must add one altar to the unknown God, that they might compass within their Religion the very Terra incognita of Religion.
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This the Apostle expresses by Daemon-fear, which like the Devil is tyrannical, tormenting, holding men always on the rack of doubt that they have not done enough to secure themselves of being accepted.
This the Apostle Expresses by Daemon-fear, which like the devil is tyrannical, tormenting, holding men always on the rack of doubt that they have not done enough to secure themselves of being accepted.
and agreeable to this, were the actions by which they pretended to honour and please them, scil. Feasts, Plays, Drunkenness, obscenities, and vicious excesses.
and agreeable to this, were the actions by which they pretended to honour and please them, scil. Feasts, Plays, drunkenness, obscenities, and vicious Excesses.
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These great and fundamental Truths of the Gospel, were the mysteries hidden from many ages, and which nothing but Divine Revelation Supernatural could make known to us,
These great and fundamental Truths of the Gospel, were the Mysteres hidden from many ages, and which nothing but Divine Revelation Supernatural could make known to us,
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The Heathen had some apprehension that some extraordinary thing was to be done to appease and reconcile to men their angry Deities, but especially the Supream God.
The Heathen had Some apprehension that Some extraordinary thing was to be done to appease and reconcile to men their angry Deities, but especially the Supreme God.
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But their Mediators were their demi-gods, such as were once Heroes among men, whom for their excellent vertues and usefulness when in the world, they placed in heaven as gods of a second rank,
But their Mediators were their demigods, such as were once Heroes among men, whom for their excellent Virtues and usefulness when in the world, they placed in heaven as God's of a second rank,
Therefore as a crucified Christ was a stumbling block to the Jews, so he was to the Greeks foolishness. Foolishness to believe that this Mediator with God would have any such efficacy as the Gospel pretended;
Therefore as a Crucified christ was a stumbling block to the jews, so he was to the Greeks foolishness. Foolishness to believe that this Mediator with God would have any such efficacy as the Gospel pretended;
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For the Christians to tire them, and discourage them from so reproaching, they did hereby let them know that they took it not for their shame, but their glory.
For the Christians to tire them, and discourage them from so reproaching, they did hereby let them know that they took it not for their shame, but their glory.
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That of the Resurrection was d•rided by the learned Athenians. What (said they when the Apostle preached it) will this babler say? No wonder at all this, seeing they lookt on themselves as able to penetrate by their wit and learning into any truth;
That of the Resurrection was d•rided by the learned Athenians. What (said they when the Apostle preached it) will this babbler say? No wonder At all this, seeing they looked on themselves as able to penetrate by their wit and learning into any truth;
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The Christians had large experience of the blessedness our Lord Jesus pronounced of them, of whom all manner of evil was spoken falsly for his name-sake. It was the measure Christ himself met with, who did all things well, who was on earth the infallible Oracle, the Essential and Divine Truth. He was reported to be a Seducer, a Deceiver of the people, a Conjurer,
The Christians had large experience of the blessedness our Lord jesus pronounced of them, of whom all manner of evil was spoken falsely for his namesake. It was the measure christ himself met with, who did all things well, who was on earth the infallible Oracle, the Essential and Divine Truth. He was reported to be a Seducer, a Deceiver of the people, a Conjurer,
It would be too large to recite what some of the Fathers, especially Tertullian, Justin Martyr, and Origen, report of the Slanders the Heathen raised on the Christian Doctrine and practices.
It would be too large to recite what Some of the Father's, especially Tertullian, Justin Martyr, and Origen, report of the Slanders the Heathen raised on the Christian Doctrine and practices.
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As that they had no Religion at all, but were perfect Atheists (which is supposed to be the first cause of the Christians calling their Ministers by the name of Priests, and their Communion-Tables by the name of Altars, for that those who had not these, were thought by the Heathen to acknowledg no God. )
As that they had no Religion At all, but were perfect Atheists (which is supposed to be the First cause of the Christians calling their Ministers by the name of Priests, and their Communion-Tables by the name of Altars, for that those who had not these, were Thought by the Heathen to acknowledge not God.)
The Christians were misrepresented, as guilty of Whoredoms, Incestuous meetings, feeding on human flesh, yea that of innocent infants; which the Heathen maliciously grounded on their Doctrine of eating the flesh of Christ in the Sacrament,
The Christians were misrepresented, as guilty of Whoredoms, Incestuous meetings, feeding on human Flesh, yea that of innocent Infants; which the Heathen maliciously grounded on their Doctrine of eating the Flesh of christ in the Sacrament,
We may see that this way of misrepresenting is not a new, but an old trick of the Devil, who being Satan, so malicious an enemy, turns devil, a false accuser, and accuses, that he may be to the Saints a true Abaddon, their cruel destroyer. And this had been so successful an Engine against the Gospel,
We may see that this Way of Misrepresenting is not a new, but an old trick of the devil, who being Satan, so malicious an enemy, turns Devil, a false accuser, and accuses, that he may be to the Saints a true Abaddon, their cruel destroyer. And this had been so successful an Engine against the Gospel,
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and the Kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ, for the accuser of our br•thren is cast down, which accused th•m before our God day and night.
and the Kingdom of our God, and the power of his christ, for the accuser of our br•thren is cast down, which accused th•m before our God day and night.
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This Context is doubtless to be understood of Satan 's being cast out of the Church on earth, or the Eccl•siastical state. And his accusing of the Saints before God, is of the same sense with that in Job of Satans appearing in the presence of God among the Angels to accuse Job; and as the Text saith, moved God against him, i. e.
This Context is doubtless to be understood of Satan is being cast out of the Church on earth, or the Eccl•siastical state. And his accusing of the Saints before God, is of the same sense with that in Job of Satan appearing in the presence of God among the Angels to accuse Job; and as the Text Says, moved God against him, i. e.
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But I shall here add divers other causes which deserve to be seriously considered and laid to heart. It is no strange thing that the Gospel should meet with opposition from a people perfectly strangers to it,
But I shall Here add diverse other Causes which deserve to be seriously considered and laid to heart. It is no strange thing that the Gospel should meet with opposition from a people perfectly Strangers to it,
But that those who do not only acknowledg the light of nature common to all mankind, or the Scriptures of the Old Testament, common to the Jews and Christians;
But that those who do not only acknowledge the Light of nature Common to all mankind, or the Scriptures of the Old Testament, Common to the jews and Christians;
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and zeal for the Truths contained in the same professed common rule, is not more scandalous and lamentable in its effects, than monstrous in its own nature.
and zeal for the Truths contained in the same professed Common Rule, is not more scandalous and lamentable in its effects, than monstrous in its own nature.
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then the angels shall make an exact, perfect, and eternal separation of the one into the Heaven of the blessed; of the other into the Hell of the accursed.
then the Angels shall make an exact, perfect, and Eternal separation of the one into the Heaven of the blessed; of the other into the Hell of the accursed.
How can it be expected that all should move in a quiet and peaceable order? The principles of the one and the other (notwithstanding the greatest unity in profession that can be imagined) are not only divers, but diametrically opposite, as believers and unbelievers, born of the flesh and of the spirit, such as are of the world,
How can it be expected that all should move in a quiet and peaceable order? The principles of the one and the other (notwithstanding the greatest unity in profession that can be imagined) Are not only diverse, but diametrically opposite, as believers and unbelievers, born of the Flesh and of the Spirit, such as Are of the world,
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such who are sincerely and intirely resigned to God in Christ (which is the true Sanctification ) and such who are inslaved to their corrupt humours and interest.
such who Are sincerely and entirely resigned to God in christ (which is the true Sanctification) and such who Are enslaved to their corrupt humours and Interest.
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Though the adversaries to the Saints shall retain their old natures, yet there shall be from the all-ruling power of God an effectual restraint laid upon them.
Though the Adversaries to the Saints shall retain their old nature's, yet there shall be from the All-ruling power of God an effectual restraint laid upon them.
Tho their hearts shall not be changed, their hands shall be chained by an extraordinary and Divine influence, which the Text intimates to us, For the earth shall be full of the knowledg of the Lord as the waters cover the Sea. The sense of which I suppose to be either that there shall be such an universal knowledg of the Lord as shall convince men of the interest and justice of at least an amicable correspondence with the sincere professors;
Tho their hearts shall not be changed, their hands shall be chained by an extraordinary and Divine influence, which the Text intimates to us, For the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the Sea. The sense of which I suppose to be either that there shall be such an universal knowledge of the Lord as shall convince men of the Interest and Justice of At least an amicable correspondence with the sincere professors;
or, that the sanctifying knowledg of the Lord shall obtain so generally, as that the upright ones shall have so far the ascendant over others as to keep them quiet and peaceable,
or, that the sanctifying knowledge of the Lord shall obtain so generally, as that the upright ones shall have so Far the Ascendant over Others as to keep them quiet and peaceable,
tho against their own natures and inclinations. SECT. II. In and among those that are sincere professors of Christianity, there are too many sources from whence naturally this disquietness arises.
though against their own nature's and inclinations. SECT. II In and among those that Are sincere professors of Christianity, there Are too many sources from whence naturally this disquietness arises.
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If those chief Apostles Peter and Paul, such eminent Saints, had sinful distempers in them to raise a quarrel; and Paul and Silas fell out to a parting, what may be expected from the common rank of Christians? But let us all along take this with us, that it was none of the Gospel, none of their Christianity that was in the fault, but a defect in their compliance with it.
If those chief Apostles Peter and Paul, such eminent Saints, had sinful distempers in them to raise a quarrel; and Paul and Silas fell out to a parting, what may be expected from the Common rank of Christians? But let us all along take this with us, that it was none of the Gospel, none of their Christianity that was in the fault, but a defect in their compliance with it.
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And indeed God has not promised that babes and men shall ever in this world understand alike, but love and sorbearance he hath both commanded to all now,
And indeed God has not promised that babes and men shall ever in this world understand alike, but love and sorbearance he hath both commanded to all now,
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And indeed (as it too often happens) when once a contention and difference is raised, one part will be glad of any pretence true or false to speak evil of the other; and remove to a farther distance from brotherly love;
And indeed (as it too often happens) when once a contention and difference is raised, one part will be glad of any pretence true or false to speak evil of the other; and remove to a farther distance from brotherly love;
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I am afraid this is so Epidemical a disease, that too many better Christians in other respects, will •ind themselves touched with a taint of this peace-breaker. It is a truth that as to fact cannot be ref•lled.
I am afraid this is so Epidemical a disease, that too many better Christians in other respects, will •ind themselves touched with a taint of this peacebreaker. It is a truth that as to fact cannot be ref•lled.
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Yet I shall say of that zeal that, as where 'tis genuine and guided by a due proportion of light and discretion, 'tis the very sparkling beauty and cheerfulness of the Graces;
Yet I shall say of that zeal that, as where it's genuine and guided by a due proportion of Light and discretion, it's the very sparkling beauty and cheerfulness of the Graces;
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It is good to be zealously affected (saith the Apostle) in a good matter. But a zeal not according to knowledg, or according to error, is too commonly a Jewish hard hearted zeal.
It is good to be zealously affected (Says the Apostle) in a good matter. But a zeal not according to knowledge, or according to error, is too commonly a Jewish hard hearted zeal.
The converted Jews had a zeal for the Law, to the prejudice of the Gospel, and the righteousness which is by faith. The unconverted Jews had so great a zeal for Moses against Christ, that they thought they did God good service, by killing his Christian servants.
The converted jews had a zeal for the Law, to the prejudice of the Gospel, and the righteousness which is by faith. The unconverted jews had so great a zeal for Moses against christ, that they Thought they did God good service, by killing his Christian Servants.
and to destroy that Christian love and peace, without which Christianity it self looks more like a fury than the birth of the God and Gospel of love and peace.
and to destroy that Christian love and peace, without which Christianity it self looks more like a fury than the birth of the God and Gospel of love and peace.
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And I have known some among our selves, that have so far buried all truth in some one disputed non-essential, as to distinguish of persons as in or not in the truth, as they have espoused or rejected that, without farther explication.
And I have known Some among our selves, that have so Far buried all truth in Some one disputed non-essential, as to distinguish of Persons as in or not in the truth, as they have espoused or rejected that, without farther explication.
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It may be there was a difference in their Gifts, and Minist•rial abilities, but they and their Gifts were all for Christ, in the edi•ication of the Church.
It may be there was a difference in their Gifts, and Minist•rial abilities, but they and their Gifts were all for christ, in the edi•ication of the Church.
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And sure I am that in all Controversies we shall see never the worse, nor have our light the less clear, for a calm, meek, and quiet spirit. SECT. III. Causes of disquietness arising in the minds of particul•• persons when the Gospel enters into their consciences by its Convictions.
And sure I am that in all Controversies we shall see never the Worse, nor have our Light the less clear, for a Cam, meek, and quiet Spirit. SECT. III. Causes of disquietness arising in the minds of particul•• Persons when the Gospel enters into their Consciences by its Convictions.
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First, It doth in faithfulness and good earnest discover to men the horrors and misery of their condition, in a state of corrupted nature, of alienation from,
First, It does in faithfulness and good earnest discover to men the horrors and misery of their condition, in a state of corrupted nature, of alienation from,
It tells men plainly and convincingly, That all they inherit by their birthright from our first Parents, is but sin, misery, error, impotence, folly,
It tells men plainly and convincingly, That all they inherit by their birthright from our First Parents, is but since, misery, error, impotence, folly,
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and an utter incapacity of being happy; and an exposedness every moment (while in that state) to the just wrath and severity of a wronged, affronted Almighty God:
and an utter incapacity of being happy; and an exposedness every moment (while in that state) to the just wrath and severity of a wronged, affronted Almighty God:
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That all the world is become guilty before God, subject to the curse of the Law, condemned already to the wages of sin, which is death, eternal death. That they are in that state strangers to the Covenant of promise, not having any promise - security of being out of Hell another moment.
That all the world is become guilty before God, Subject to the curse of the Law, condemned already to the wages of since, which is death, Eternal death. That they Are in that state Strangers to the Covenant of promise, not having any promise - security of being out of Hell Another moment.
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Either let men deny the truth of all, or any of these things, and make their denial good, or not blame the Gospel for telling them so great Truths so nearly touching them.
Either let men deny the truth of all, or any of these things, and make their denial good, or not blame the Gospel for telling them so great Truths so nearly touching them.
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without putting these great questions home to themselves, What am I? How came I into being? What errand was I sent into the world about, by that God whose wisdom cannot be supposed to raise such a Fabrick as man, and have no design in it,
without putting these great questions home to themselves, What am I? How Come I into being? What errand was I sent into the world about, by that God whose Wisdom cannot be supposed to raise such a Fabric as man, and have no Design in it,
Will you quarrel the Gospel for this? or your selves who would otherwise have slept on in this wretched state and course, till you had slept the sleep of eternal death,
Will you quarrel the Gospel for this? or your selves who would otherwise have slept on in this wretched state and course, till you had slept the sleep of Eternal death,
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and •ever been awakened, but in unquenchable flames, out of which there is no redemption? you may as w•ll quarrel him as a foe to your peace, who warns you how near you are to a precipice, which you are blindly running unto,
and •ever been awakened, but in unquenchable flames, out of which there is no redemption? you may as w•ll quarrel him as a foe to your peace, who warns you how near you Are to a precipice, which you Are blindly running unto,
It tells us that if we live after the flesh (whatever our knowledg or professions may be) we shall die. That he that believeth not is condemned already.
It tells us that if we live After the Flesh (whatever our knowledge or professions may be) we shall die. That he that Believeth not is condemned already.
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No, nor our personal Evangelical righteousness, or real sanctification, by its own worth or value, but the righteousness of Christ embraced and relied on by faith.
No, nor our personal Evangelical righteousness, or real sanctification, by its own worth or valve, but the righteousness of christ embraced and relied on by faith.
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if not animated by a sincere disposedness to the obedience of faith, a real prevailing respect to all Gods Commandments, both of the first and second Table.
if not animated by a sincere disposedness to the Obedience of faith, a real prevailing respect to all God's commandments, both of the First and second Table.
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That he that is offended at the Cross of Christ, or sufferings in and for adherence to his duty, hath no Gospel - worthiness or meetness for the Kingdom of Heaven.
That he that is offended At the Cross of christ, or sufferings in and for adherence to his duty, hath no Gospel - worthiness or meetness for the Kingdom of Heaven.
That a Sacramental, or Symbolical regeneration by external washing, or baptism, without spiritual real sanctification, is no such regeneration as will secure salvation to us.
That a Sacramental, or Symbolical regeneration by external washing, or Baptism, without spiritual real sanctification, is no such regeneration as will secure salvation to us.
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But if these faithful admonitions of the Gospel cause disquietness in the minds of those who lean on these Bulrushes, and shelter themselves in such deceitful unwarranted refuges, let them not blame the Gospel for telling them their danger, and rowsing them up to a sincere effectual faith and holiness;
But if these faithful admonitions of the Gospel cause disquietness in the minds of those who lean on these Bulrushes, and shelter themselves in such deceitful unwarranted refuges, let them not blame the Gospel for telling them their danger, and rousing them up to a sincere effectual faith and holiness;
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but let them blame their wilful ignorance, error, laziness, love of the flesh's ease, and indulgence and real unbelief that takes up in such hypocrisies, for their disrest.
but let them blame their wilful ignorance, error, laziness, love of the flesh's ease, and indulgence and real unbelief that Takes up in such Hypocrisies, for their disrest.
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'tis as reasonable for such men to expect peace with God, as for malefactors that are in a Goal to expect to be acquitted by the Judg and the Law, merely because they have not wronged one anorher,
it's as reasonable for such men to expect peace with God, as for malefactors that Are in a Goal to expect to be acquitted by the Judge and the Law, merely Because they have not wronged one anorher,
Believe it, th•se who have received the light of the Gospel, and will not live a Gospel-life, they turn that light into fire in their own bosoms, arm Conscience against themselves, breed that worm that will eat out all their comforts,
Believe it, th•se who have received the Light of the Gospel, and will not live a Gospel life, they turn that Light into fire in their own bosoms, arm Conscience against themselves, breed that worm that will eat out all their comforts,
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and by its continual corrodings begin a hell within. If they will hold the truth in unrighteousness, Conscience will break l•se upon them, and accuse and torment them.
and by its continual corrodings begin a hell within. If they will hold the truth in unrighteousness, Conscience will break l•se upon them, and accuse and torment them.
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Thirdly, Where the Gospel is sincerely embraced, disquietness may arise from divers causes. 1. From the want of assurance of their sincerity, and Gods favour.
Thirdly, Where the Gospel is sincerely embraced, disquietness may arise from diverse Causes. 1. From the want of assurance of their sincerity, and God's favour.
No wonder these good hearts are unquiet for the present, while to them, or in their apprehensions they are free among the dead. But this is not the fault of the Gospel,
No wonder these good hearts Are unquiet for the present, while to them, or in their apprehensions they Are free among the dead. But this is not the fault of the Gospel,
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so notwithstanding all the troubles that arise in the mean time to a sincere upright soul, this feli•ity of everlasting rest will be the certain issue.
so notwithstanding all the Troubles that arise in the mean time to a sincere upright soul, this feli•ity of everlasting rest will be the certain issue.
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And for our present militating state, there are in it (while we vigorously press toward that mark) that kind and degree of peace which passes all understanding, with the present satisfaction that arises from the prospect and sense of that perfect peace, that Crown of Glory, Righteousness and Life, which we are nearer to, by every day that passes over our heads.
And for our present militating state, there Are in it (while we vigorously press towards that mark) that kind and degree of peace which passes all understanding, with the present satisfaction that arises from the prospect and sense of that perfect peace, that Crown of Glory, Righteousness and Life, which we Are nearer to, by every day that passes over our Heads.
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but they that contend against the peace of it, or for its truth or peace unpeaceably, give it a back-blow, which is most fatal. It will be somewhat a more happy time when men shall be reputed Christians more or less, according to their peaceable principles, dispositions and deportments towards God and men.
but they that contend against the peace of it, or for its truth or peace unpeaceably, give it a backblow, which is most fatal. It will be somewhat a more happy time when men shall be reputed Christians more or less, according to their peaceable principles, dispositions and deportments towards God and men.
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Certainly for such men, especially in the Pulpit, to vent Sedition, faction, hatred, wrath, enmity, instead of peace on earth, and good will toward men;
Certainly for such men, especially in the Pulpit, to vent Sedition, faction, hatred, wrath, enmity, instead of peace on earth, and good will towards men;
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Know ye not that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? Somewhat I shall say for explaining the last word of this Text, whose misconstruction hath startled many, supposing that it means all those are Castaways, utterly rejected of God who know not that Christ is in them. Whereas the import of the word here is, without proof, or that judgment and sa••city by which it is to be discerned. But we return to the Exhortation.
Know you not that jesus christ is in you, except you be Reprobates? Somewhat I shall say for explaining the last word of this Text, whose misconstruction hath startled many, supposing that it means all those Are Castaways, utterly rejected of God who know not that christ is in them. Whereas the import of the word Here is, without proof, or that judgement and sa••city by which it is to be discerned. But we return to the Exhortation.
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He determines blindfold this great question, whether for or against himself, who doth it without serious and due examination. The Peace of the Gospel in its consolations derives from a reflect act upon our state.
He determines blindfold this great question, whither for or against himself, who does it without serious and due examination. The Peace of the Gospel in its consolations derives from a reflect act upon our state.
Our state as being in the faith, possessed by its principles. Christ in us in his dominion and spirit of Grace, is the promise, from which an enlightned judgment and Conscience draws peace as the improvement and just conclusion.
Our state as being in the faith, possessed by its principles. christ in us in his dominion and Spirit of Grace, is the promise, from which an enlightened judgement and Conscience draws peace as the improvement and just conclusion.
To love God, and truth, and holiness, and live in the exercise and pursuit of them as our main end and business, will hardly leave room for a doubt of our sincerity.
To love God, and truth, and holiness, and live in the exercise and pursuit of them as our main end and business, will hardly leave room for a doubt of our sincerity.
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as not worth both the pursuit and the examination of thine interest in it. SECT. II. The comfort of knowing upon due inquiry that we are interested in the peace of the Gospel.
as not worth both the pursuit and the examination of thine Interest in it. SECT. II The Comfort of knowing upon due inquiry that we Are interested in the peace of the Gospel.
First, The comfort of knowing our interest in the Peace of the Gospel. Every thing, whether good or evil, affects with joy or sorrow as it toucheth us, or is our concern.
First, The Comfort of knowing our Interest in the Peace of the Gospel. Every thing, whither good or evil, affects with joy or sorrow as it touches us, or is our concern.
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To know that this God, this Redeemer, and this Covenant and Gospel of Peace is ours is another kind of pleasure of a higher relish unexpressibly more greateful and comfortable than the most accurate knowledg of all the excellencies that are in them abstracted from our relation to them, and interest in them.
To know that this God, this Redeemer, and this Covenant and Gospel of Peace is ours is Another kind of pleasure of a higher relish unexpressibly more grateful and comfortable than the most accurate knowledge of all the excellencies that Are in them abstracted from our Relation to them, and Interest in them.
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and his infinite perfections, and of the Grace of the Gospel, as a Saint, or an Angel; but this is so sar from contributing to their comfort, that 'tis the very flame of their trouble, they could rather wish they were not, and the cause is, that they know them as a felicity inaccessible by them. Certainly no less comfortable is the knowledg of the Treasures of the Gospel as ours; this unites us to them,
and his infinite perfections, and of the Grace of the Gospel, as a Saint, or an Angel; but this is so sar from contributing to their Comfort, that it's the very flame of their trouble, they could rather wish they were not, and the cause is, that they know them as a felicity inaccessible by them. Certainly no less comfortable is the knowledge of the Treasures of the Gospel as ours; this unites us to them,
I shall add only, that all the good of the life that now is, and that which is to come, we can then put in ballance against the evils and afflictions of this present life.
I shall add only, that all the good of the life that now is, and that which is to come, we can then put in balance against the evils and afflictions of this present life.
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But 2ly, supposing that upon examination we find not an answer of peace, but on the contrary, that in our present state we are in the gall of bitterness, and have no lot in this matter of the Peace of the Gospel.
But 2ly, supposing that upon examination we find not an answer of peace, but on the contrary, that in our present state we Are in the Gall of bitterness, and have no lot in this matter of the Peace of the Gospel.
Had we not better have saved our selves the trouble of searching, than to find an insupportable trouble, a sentence of death upon record against us, that we have nothing to do with peace?
Had we not better have saved our selves the trouble of searching, than to find an insupportable trouble, a sentence of death upon record against us, that we have nothing to do with peace?
for then we supposing no need of the Physician, will not go to him, and will slight him if he come to us. That man that is arrived at a conviction of his present evil state;
for then we supposing no need of the physician, will not go to him, and will slight him if he come to us. That man that is arrived At a conviction of his present evil state;
A second Exhortation well grounded on this Doctrine that the Gospel is a Gospel of Peace, is, That you would not deceive your selves by seeking peace where it is not to be found, nor in any method but what the Gospel proposes.
A second Exhortation well grounded on this Doctrine that the Gospel is a Gospel of Peace, is, That you would not deceive your selves by seeking peace where it is not to be found, nor in any method but what the Gospel proposes.
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Embrace its Mediator in the acknowledgment of all his Offices, of Priest, Prophet, and King; in the chearful submission of your selves to him, to his Merit, and Intercession;
Embrace its Mediator in the acknowledgment of all his Offices, of Priest, Prophet, and King; in the cheerful submission of your selves to him, to his Merit, and Intercession;
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If a wilful hard-hearted living to Sin and Vanity, and being altogether dead while we live, to that God and his righteous Ends, who gave us our Being out of nothing, be to be wicked; every Man and Woman rejecting the Gospel of Christ, are wicked with a witness.
If a wilful hardhearted living to since and Vanity, and being altogether dead while we live, to that God and his righteous Ends, who gave us our Being out of nothing, be to be wicked; every Man and Woman rejecting the Gospel of christ, Are wicked with a witness.
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What are all the Treasures, Honours, Dominion, and Pleasures of the World, but next to nothing? A great part of the World (saith one) is but a Crumb which God casteth to a Dog.
What Are all the Treasures, Honours, Dominion, and Pleasures of the World, but next to nothing? A great part of the World (Says one) is but a Crumb which God Cast to a Dog.
As for the Corruptions of our Natures, our foolish and hurtful Lusts, our Ignorance, Error, hardness of Heart, alienation from God, Indisposition to all Evangelical Goodness, our Deserts or Demerits, which are all the Evils of Affliction we are capable of here, and hereafter:
As for the Corruptions of our Nature's, our foolish and hurtful Lustiest, our Ignorance, Error, hardness of Heart, alienation from God, Indisposition to all Evangelical goodness, our Deserts or Demerits, which Are all the Evils of Affliction we Are capable of Here, and hereafter:
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And are these hard Terms of Life and Peace, of Covenant-Union, and Communion with Christ? Was ever any Man so beside himself to stand on such terms as these? I would accept of,
And Are these hard Terms of Life and Peace, of Covenant-Union, and Communion with christ? Was ever any Man so beside himself to stand on such terms as these? I would accept of,
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I cannot part with my Sores and Stench, my Chains and Fetters, the Plagues and Diseases of my Soul: I would fain be as crooked, perverse, ignorant, deformed as I have been;
I cannot part with my Sores and Stench, my Chains and Fetters, the Plagues and Diseases of my Soul: I would fain be as crooked, perverse, ignorant, deformed as I have been;
CHAP. IX. THE second Doctrine I observe from the Text, is, That there is in the Gospel of Peace sufficient furniture to maintain our peace, in our Christian Course against all Encounters. SECT. I.
CHAP. IX. THE second Doctrine I observe from the Text, is, That there is in the Gospel of Peace sufficient furniture to maintain our peace, in our Christian Course against all Encounters. SECT. I.
He shall give his Angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways; they shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy Foot against a Stone.
He shall give his Angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways; they shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy Foot against a Stone.
for then we go out of God's protection. He never gave a good word to Sin, nor a Promise to us to secure us from the Evil of Sorrow, while we presume into the evil way of Sin. The Devil was an errant Cheat in so deceitfully reciting this Text to our Lord Jesus,
for then we go out of God's protection. He never gave a good word to since, nor a Promise to us to secure us from the Evil of Sorrow, while we presume into the evil Way of Sin. The devil was an errant Cheat in so deceitfully reciting this Text to our Lord jesus,
I shall next give some account of the Furniture of the Gospel, with its Powers and Tendences to maintain our Peace with Men, with our Selves, with our God.
I shall next give Some account of the Furniture of the Gospel, with its Powers and Tendences to maintain our Peace with Men, with our Selves, with our God.
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Its Tende•cies to Peace with our selves, and with God. First, Its Precepts; a Conformity to which, highly contribute to the prevention of Contentions with, or Injuries from Men.
Its Tende•cies to Peace with our selves, and with God. First, Its Precepts; a Conformity to which, highly contribute to the prevention of Contentions with, or Injuries from Men.
and it may signifie that (according to the Gospel) all other matters of Religion or Morals, without Justice and Righteousness in the front, are but mere Ciphers, and stand for nothing. What Precepts more equitable than render to all their due;
and it may signify that (according to the Gospel) all other matters of Religion or Morals, without justice and Righteousness in the front, Are but mere Ciphers, and stand for nothing. What Precepts more equitable than render to all their endue;
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or intended as the Cause. But this Precept of the Gospel duly put in practice, disarms Men of all just causes and pretences of breaking thy Peace, by causing thy Sufferings.
or intended as the Cause. But this Precept of the Gospel duly put in practice, disarms Men of all just Causes and pretences of breaking thy Peace, by causing thy Sufferings.
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This Rule conformed to, would dispose the whole World into an amicable and innocent Converse and deportment, in matters both religious and civil; We should see Halcyon days.
This Rule conformed to, would dispose the Whole World into an amicable and innocent Converse and deportment, in matters both religious and civil; We should see Halcyon days.
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And altho other Men, Men not much pretending to a Gospel-Spirit, are not likely to inslave themselves (as they deem it) to this blessed Rule, which hath the professed Suffrage of the Light of Nature, yet shining thorough the Darkness of all its Corruptions;
And although other Men, Men not much pretending to a Gospel-spirit, Are not likely to enslave themselves (as they deem it) to this blessed Rule, which hath the professed Suffrage of the Light of Nature, yet shining through the Darkness of all its Corruptions;
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thy apparent conformity to it in all thy ways would much win upon them (tho but for shame of the World) to carry it equitably and peaceably towards thee.
thy apparent conformity to it in all thy ways would much win upon them (though but for shame of the World) to carry it equitably and peaceably towards thee.
It obliges to all that is worthily obliging, not only to Grace, but also to Nature: to whatsoever things are true; whatsoever things are venerable; whatsoever things are just; whatsoever things are pure; whatsoever things are lovely;
It obliges to all that is worthily obliging, not only to Grace, but also to Nature: to whatsoever things Are true; whatsoever things Are venerable; whatsoever things Are just; whatsoever things Are pure; whatsoever things Are lovely;
This is not the way to quench the Coals of Injury, but rather by suffering Evil patiently: If one smite thee on the one Cheek, turn the other to him also.
This is not the Way to quench the Coals of Injury, but rather by suffering Evil patiently: If one smite thee on the one Cheek, turn the other to him also.
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and many of the Heathen Philosophers in their Morals maintained it, not only to be lawful but glorious: But what the Jews accounted innocent, and the Heathen a Vertue;
and many of the Heathen Philosophers in their Morals maintained it, not only to be lawful but glorious: But what the jews accounted innocent, and the Heathen a Virtue;
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How did this kind of deportment melt the Heart of that envious and enraged Saul into not only desisting from his Pursuit of David, that upright and useful Servant of his;
How did this kind of deportment melt the Heart of that envious and enraged Saul into not only desisting from his Pursuit of David, that upright and useful Servant of his;
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but turned his Wrath into Repentance; his obdurate Heart into Tears; and his false accusation into a Confession, that David was much his better. Thou (saith he) art more righteous than I;
but turned his Wrath into Repentance; his obdurate Heart into Tears; and his false accusation into a Confessi, that David was much his better. Thou (Says he) art more righteous than I;
This is a Morality which the Gospel highly commends in the Apostles, and the Old Testament in Moses, &c. But the Blessed Son of God, whose Pattern the Gospel commends to us,
This is a Morality which the Gospel highly commends in the Apostles, and the Old Testament in Moses, etc. But the Blessed Son of God, whose Pattern the Gospel commends to us,
as we value the worthy Name of Christian, excelled all in this Point; who gave his Life a ransom for many, and became Man, that he might by his Sufferings deliver us from Wrath to come,
as we valve the worthy Name of Christian, excelled all in this Point; who gave his Life a ransom for many, and became Man, that he might by his Sufferings deliver us from Wrath to come,
Where this is practised, many a Rock of Offence, and provocation to Wrath is removed. Every Man to keep his Place, is an excellent way for every Man to keep his Peace. In order to this the Scriptures commend it as our Duty and Wisdom, from the highest to the lowest.
Where this is practised, many a Rock of Offence, and provocation to Wrath is removed. Every Man to keep his Place, is an excellent Way for every Man to keep his Peace. In order to this the Scriptures commend it as our Duty and Wisdom, from the highest to the lowest.
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'tis an Invasion and Intrusion into Property, a removing the Land-mark: Much more, and more justly provoking is it to Princes, Magistrates and Grandees,
it's an Invasion and Intrusion into Property, a removing the Landmark: Much more, and more justly provoking is it to Princes, Magistrates and Grandees,
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when private Persons, and of as private parts, shall intermeddle with their Arcana's. To study to be quiet, and to mind our own business, according to the Apostle's Rule, are as near of kin as Cause and Effect. And therefore proves this Gospel-Precept an excellent provision,
when private Persons, and of as private parts, shall intermeddle with their Arcana's. To study to be quiet, and to mind our own business, according to the Apostle's Rule, Are as near of kin as Cause and Effect. And Therefore Proves this Gospel-Precept an excellent provision,
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I do not reckon the avoiding downright Sin, or that which is such per se; nor the necessary indispensable Duties themselves, which the Gospel obliges us to, among the Prudentials of a Christian,
I do not reckon the avoiding downright since, or that which is such per se; nor the necessary indispensable Duties themselves, which the Gospel obliges us to, among the Prudentials of a Christian,
Whatever appears to be such, must without farther consideration be embraced, or rejected accordingly. If there be no avoiding of suffering, but at the price of Sin on either hand;
Whatever appears to be such, must without farther consideration be embraced, or rejected accordingly. If there be no avoiding of suffering, but At the price of since on either hand;
what is against a negative Precept is to be excepted; the Precept that forbids Murder, Uncleanness, Lying, &c. forbids it at all times. Neither doth Prudence reach the determination of the question of dispositive Duties, or Habits of Grace;
what is against a negative Precept is to be excepted; the Precept that forbids Murder, Uncleanness, Lying, etc. forbids it At all times. Neither does Prudence reach the determination of the question of dispositive Duties, or Habits of Grace;
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whether we shall love God and fear him, or have a purpose and disposedness to obey all his positive or affirmative Precepts, when, and in what manner they become our Duties.
whither we shall love God and Fear him, or have a purpose and disposedness to obey all his positive or affirmative Precepts, when, and in what manner they become our Duties.
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For 'tis a ridiculous thing to put it to the determination of Prudence, Whether he that is blind, ought to read the Scriptures? or he that is deaf, hear the Word preached? or he that is a Prisoner, to go to the Christian Assemblies abroad? or he that has not any thing to dispose of, should communicate Relief to others?
For it's a ridiculous thing to put it to the determination of Prudence, Whither he that is blind, ought to read the Scriptures? or he that is deaf, hear the Word preached? or he that is a Prisoner, to go to the Christian Assemblies abroad? or he that has not any thing to dispose of, should communicate Relief to Others?
What we may do to avoid suffering, without violating the Rights of God or Man? If there be any room for the Wisdom of the Serpent, 'tis to defend us from the suffering,
What we may do to avoid suffering, without violating the Rights of God or Man? If there be any room for the Wisdom of the Serpent, it's to defend us from the suffering,
Nature teaches to expose an Arm to a blow, to save the Head; to take Medicines, suffer Incisions, Cauterisings, &c. to save our Lives, or preserve, or recover health.
Nature Teaches to expose an Arm to a blow, to save the Head; to take Medicines, suffer Incisions, Cauterisings, etc. to save our Lives, or preserve, or recover health.
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We are exhorted by Christ himself, when persecuted in one City, to fly into another, and rather suffer a voluntary Banishment, than to abide the Oven's Mouth of an unmerciful, persecuting, tempting Adversary.
We Are exhorted by christ himself, when persecuted in one city, to fly into Another, and rather suffer a voluntary Banishment, than to abide the Oven's Mouth of an unmerciful, persecuting, tempting Adversary.
And it is fit to be observed, that this withdrawing was in the very Act of his preaching to the Jews, and from the Temple it self, the most solemn, and the only consecrated place of God's Worship.
And it is fit to be observed, that this withdrawing was in the very Act of his preaching to the jews, and from the Temple it self, the most solemn, and the only consecrated place of God's Worship.
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Thirdly, We may, and ought to order the Circumstances of Time, Place, Number, and the like, (which are alway left to human Prudence) in Religious Actions,
Thirdly, We may, and ought to order the circumstances of Time, Place, Number, and the like, (which Are always left to human Prudence) in Religious Actions,
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This is the due Construction of Affirmative Precepts, that they bind not at all times, i. e. not to be practised always; (for otherwise we must be always praying, hearing, &c. and confound all Duties by performing them at the same instant of Time, which is neither a Duty,
This is the due Construction of Affirmative Precepts, that they bind not At all times, i. e. not to be practised always; (for otherwise we must be always praying, hearing, etc. and confound all Duties by performing them At the same instant of Time, which is neither a Duty,
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Fifthly, We may make use of any good Principles, which our Adversaries, or any of them hold in common with our selves, to conciliate their Friendship, and engage them to our Security. I confess 'tis one Expression,
Fifthly, We may make use of any good Principles, which our Adversaries, or any of them hold in Common with our selves, to conciliate their Friendship, and engage them to our Security. I confess it's one Expression,
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that in order to Hatred and Miseries, an Opinion, a meer Opinion, or peaceable Practice, contrary to our Sentiments, shall weigh so much as to render a Man unworthy our Love, Peace, or to Live:
that in order to Hatred and Misery's, an Opinion, a mere Opinion, or peaceable Practice, contrary to our Sentiments, shall weigh so much as to render a Man unworthy our Love, Peace, or to Live:
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and might avoid without Sin. It were well if we knew the difference of suffering the breach of our outward Peace for Imprudence, from that which is for pure Conscience:
and might avoid without Sin. It were well if we knew the difference of suffering the breach of our outward Peace for Imprudence, from that which is for pure Conscience:
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What higher Expressions of Security in Sufferings can be imagined? And what is the Sense of all but this, that in the midst of Dangers they shall be safe? The God of the Spirits of all Flesh will protect their Spirits from being afflicted, whatever their outward Calamities may be.
What higher Expressions of Security in Sufferings can be imagined? And what is the Sense of all but this, that in the midst of Dangers they shall be safe? The God of the Spirits of all Flesh will Pact their Spirits from being afflicted, whatever their outward Calamities may be.
a Guard like our Glass-Windows (tho of much better Mettal) that lets in the Light, and keeps out the Storm. Be careful in nothing, but in every thing let your Requests be made known to God by Prayer and Supplication with Thanksgiving;
a Guard like our Glass windows (though of much better Metal) that lets in the Light, and keeps out the Storm. Be careful in nothing, but in every thing let your Requests be made known to God by Prayer and Supplication with Thanksgiving;
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And that this Peace, as from God, is such as is like its Name, a Security from him, a Solace to our selves in that Security, 'tis said to be passing all understanding, which refers to the Cause and the Effects also. To the Cause:
And that this Peace, as from God, is such as is like its Name, a Security from him, a Solace to our selves in that Security, it's said to be passing all understanding, which refers to the Cause and the Effects also. To the Cause:
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As it hath that Virtue and Power that is able to fortify to the utmost; which the Greek will afford a more copious Expression of, scil. shall garison your Hearts, &c. The Lord,
As it hath that Virtue and Power that is able to fortify to the utmost; which the Greek will afford a more copious Expression of, scil. shall garrison your Hearts, etc. The Lord,
To this Effect, it is in and upon the Heart and Mind: They shall be preserved intire, there shall be no breaking in upon them: They shall not be pillaged of their Graces, or their Comforts:
To this Effect, it is in and upon the Heart and Mind: They shall be preserved entire, there shall be no breaking in upon them: They shall not be pillaged of their Graces, or their Comforts:
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or rather God by the Gospel, in its Furniture of Precepts, Promises, and adequate Provisions. First, Our support under our suffering, is the well-grounded Contentment it directs and enables to.
or rather God by the Gospel, in its Furniture of Precepts, Promises, and adequate Provisions. First, Our support under our suffering, is the well-grounded Contentment it directs and enables to.
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God forbid (saith the same Apostle) that I should glory, save in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom (or whereby) the World is ▪ crucified to me, and I unto the World.
God forbid (Says the same Apostle) that I should glory, save in the Cross of our Lord jesus christ, by whom (or whereby) the World is ▪ Crucified to me, and I unto the World.
And this being wrought in him by Christ, or (according to the Margin) by the Cross of Christ, the Cross became his Glory; that as it emptied him of the World,
And this being wrought in him by christ, or (according to the Margin) by the Cross of christ, the Cross became his Glory; that as it emptied him of the World,
This is our rejoycing, the Testimony of our Conscience. Believe it, a Man's Conscience has more to do in the keeping or breaking a Man's Peace than all the World beside.
This is our rejoicing, the Testimony of our Conscience. Believe it, a Man's Conscience has more to do in the keeping or breaking a Man's Peace than all the World beside.
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his Work being approved by Conscience, which is to a Man in God's - stead: Let the World say or do what they can, it will bring forth the genuine Fruit of an inward Satisfaction.
his Work being approved by Conscience, which is to a Man in God's - stead: Let the World say or do what they can, it will bring forth the genuine Fruit of an inward Satisfaction.
His Sins are pardoned, and the Evidence of reconciled Divine Favour shines, in all the holy Evangelical Principles that possess his Soul, and in the very Paths he walks in.
His Sins Are pardoned, and the Evidence of reconciled Divine Favour shines, in all the holy Evangelical Principles that possess his Soul, and in the very Paths he walks in.
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and what can tend more to make a Man a quiet Man, than the Contemplation of his being a blessed Man? How can any thing be left behind, where the Sting of Death is plucked out by the roots? Tho it may be he cannot please some implacable Men, God is pleased with him;
and what can tend more to make a Man a quiet Man, than the Contemplation of his being a blessed Man? How can any thing be left behind, where the Sting of Death is plucked out by the roots? Tho it may be he cannot please Some implacable Men, God is pleased with him;
and though they come and go as God sees good in his own Wisdom, for the just Designs of his own Glory, they will leave the Peace of God dwelling and abiding with us.
and though they come and go as God sees good in his own Wisdom, for the just Designs of his own Glory, they will leave the Peace of God Dwelling and abiding with us.
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That Christian's Sight is very dim, and his Heart more dark than the lowest Dungeon his present estate can be reduced unto, that cannot derive sufficient Consolation from all those bright Stars of this kind that shine over his Head. Certainly Believers are not made up all of Faith,
That Christian's Sighed is very dim, and his Heart more dark than the lowest Dungeon his present estate can be reduced unto, that cannot derive sufficient Consolation from all those bright Stars of this kind that shine over his Head. Certainly Believers Are not made up all of Faith,
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that's all that is wanting to confirm our Peace in the worst of Times, and put these words of Triumph first into our Hearts, and then into our Lips, I am crucified with Christ, nevertheless I live;
that's all that is wanting to confirm our Peace in the worst of Times, and put these words of Triumph First into our Hearts, and then into our Lips, I am Crucified with christ, nevertheless I live;
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Fifthly, If all these Considerations prove not effectual by moral suasion, or as they carry in them the highest reason; to work a Christian walking in his Integrity into a quiet and calm Temper of Spirit:
Fifthly, If all these Considerations prove not effectual by moral suasion, or as they carry in them the highest reason; to work a Christian walking in his Integrity into a quiet and Cam Temper of Spirit:
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yea, but such a Faith as will keep it resolved from departing from God, he has ingaged to keep such a Soul in Peace, in perfect Peace. Thou wilt keep him in perfect Peace, whose Mind is stayed on thee, because he trusteth in thee.
yea, but such a Faith as will keep it resolved from departing from God, he has engaged to keep such a Soul in Peace, in perfect Peace. Thou wilt keep him in perfect Peace, whose Mind is stayed on thee, Because he Trusteth in thee.
If (in thy Christian Course) all those holy, harmless, benign, obliging Deportments towards the Adversaries of Evangelical Holiness, which the Gospel directs and assists thee in, cannot make their hard Hearts relent, their Bowels express some Pity toward thee:
If (in thy Christian Course) all those holy, harmless, benign, obliging Deportments towards the Adversaries of Evangelical Holiness, which the Gospel directs and assists thee in, cannot make their hard Hearts relent, their Bowels express Some Pity towards thee:
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Yet there is a reserve within thy self, or with thy God, that will secure thy Peace under all their Pressures. But we have this Treasure in Earthen Vessels, that the excellency of the Power may be of God, and not of us.
Yet there is a reserve within thy self, or with thy God, that will secure thy Peace under all their Pressures. But we have this Treasure in Earthen Vessels, that the excellency of the Power may be of God, and not of us.
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Alway bearing about in our Body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the Life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our Body. SECT. IV. The Gospel Furniture, for preserving a Man's Peace with himself.
Always bearing about in our Body the dying of the Lord jesus, that the Life also of jesus might be made manifest in our Body. SECT. IV. The Gospel Furniture, for preserving a Man's Peace with himself.
and also of the same faculty with it self. For not only the Judgment and Will, the Conscience and Affections may be at a jar one with another, but also the Judgment it self may not only hesitate, but militate with it self.
and also of the same faculty with it self. For not only the Judgement and Will, the Conscience and Affections may be At a jar one with Another, but also the Judgement it self may not only hesitate, but militate with it self.
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I am in a straight betwixt two (saith the Apostle) first to determine which is best (all Circumstances considered) secondly, and consequently, which to choose.
I am in a straight betwixt two (Says the Apostle) First to determine which is best (all circumstances considered) secondly, and consequently, which to choose.
as notwithstanding to preserve the peace and tranquillity of a Man with himself, so as those counter-Motions shall make no Disturbance or Disquiet to him.
as notwithstanding to preserve the peace and tranquillity of a Man with himself, so as those counter-Motions shall make no Disturbance or Disquiet to him.
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To be undetermined in our main Concerns (whatever prospect we have of other things) exposes us to storms within from the Contentions of the greatest Competitors that can have to do with us, or we with them.
To be undetermined in our main Concerns (whatever prospect we have of other things) exposes us to storms within from the Contentions of the greatest Competitors that can have to do with us, or we with them.
or of such like import, are so momentous and weighty, as it may well put a Man upon the wrack. But when these things are adjusted and fixed, all other things are comparatively indifferent.
or of such like import, Are so momentous and weighty, as it may well put a Man upon the wrack. But when these things Are adjusted and fixed, all other things Are comparatively indifferent.
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A sufficient proof of this we have in the Animosities that are in the World in the Concerns of Religion, beyond those which derive from diversities of Opinions in Philosophy, Medicine,
A sufficient proof of this we have in the Animosities that Are in the World in the Concerns of Religion, beyond those which derive from diversities of Opinions in Philosophy, Medicine,
And though our Instance be of disquietness abroad, of Men one against another, yet all arises from those Lusts that war in our Members, and often act the same part among themselves.
And though our Instance be of disquietness abroad, of Men one against Another, yet all arises from those Lustiest that war in our Members, and often act the same part among themselves.
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Having said thus much to clear our way, I shall say somewhat of the sufficiency of Evangelical Light, to help us to determine and fix in our main Concerns.
Having said thus much to clear our Way, I shall say somewhat of the sufficiency of Evangelical Light, to help us to determine and fix in our main Concerns.
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It seems, that Sin and Lust had not yet so far blotted out the Truth of Man's Happiness, consisting in the injoyment of God; but that some notions and sense of it did abide in so bad a Man as Cain, or at least was restored by the Gospel,
It seems, that since and Lust had not yet so Far blotted out the Truth of Man's Happiness, consisting in the enjoyment of God; but that Some notions and sense of it did abide in so bad a Man as Cain, or At least was restored by the Gospel,
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how little may we do, and yet be saved? To enquire only with St. Paul; Lord, what wil• thou have me to do? The way to the Injoyment of our chiefest Good would be much more clear,
how little may we do, and yet be saved? To inquire only with Saint Paul; Lord, what wil• thou have me to do? The Way to the Enjoyment of our chiefest Good would be much more clear,
What does the Gospel speak more clearly, than Reconciliation to God by Jesus Christ, Justification by his Blood, Sanctificatian by his Spirit unto Obebedience,
What does the Gospel speak more clearly, than Reconciliation to God by jesus christ, Justification by his Blood, Sanctificatian by his Spirit unto Obebedience,
and that Faith which embraces all these, and goes to God by Christ alone as the Mediator of the new Covenant? No Man comes to the Father but by me: There is one Mediator betwixt God and Man, the Man Christ Jesus.
and that Faith which embraces all these, and Goes to God by christ alone as the Mediator of the new Covenant? No Man comes to the Father but by me: There is one Mediator betwixt God and Man, the Man christ jesus.
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— Grace and Peace unto you, &c. These things are so easily understood, as were it not for some heavy biass, that Prophecy would pass for performed long since.
— Grace and Peace unto you, etc. These things Are so Easily understood, as were it not for Some heavy bias, that Prophecy would pass for performed long since.
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and gratify their Lusts too, create to themselves an inextricable Labyrinth of Contradictions and Troubles. The way of this Blessedness, and that of Sin, never lie together.
and gratify their Lustiest too, create to themselves an inextricable Labyrinth of Contradictions and Troubles. The Way of this Blessedness, and that of since, never lie together.
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The way of this Blessedness, and that of the otherwise lawful injoyments of the World, often part. What shall the double-minded Man do? How shall he agree with himself in this case? He cannot be satisfied without both, and both he cannot have.
The Way of this Blessedness, and that of the otherwise lawful enjoyments of the World, often part. What shall the double-minded Man do? How shall he agree with himself in this case? He cannot be satisfied without both, and both he cannot have.
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Will not this cruciate his Soul, tear his Thoughts, Affections and Contentments asunder, and set them together by the Ears about their divided and contrary Interests? Will not that Man go forward and backward, sometime in God's Way,
Will not this cruciate his Soul, tear his Thoughts, Affections and Contentment's asunder, and Set them together by the Ears about their divided and contrary Interests? Will not that Man go forward and backward, sometime in God's Way,
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and by and by he breaks over the Hedge? A double-minded Man is unstable in all his ways. He aims at God and the World, injoys neither, no nor himself. Where, according to the Gospel-Rule, the Aim is single and sincere for God;
and by and by he breaks over the Hedge? A double-minded Man is unstable in all his ways. He aims At God and the World, enjoys neither, no nor himself. Where, according to the Gospel rule, the Aim is single and sincere for God;
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all things that tend to that holy and happy End, are in a straight Line, are at an Agreement among themselves; their Way lies together in a happy Concord.
all things that tend to that holy and happy End, Are in a straight Line, Are At an Agreement among themselves; their Way lies together in a happy Concord.
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I will add one notable Instance of him who came to Christ with a Good Master! What good Thing shall I do, that I may have Eternal Life? Here he seems a single-ey'd Man, that aim'd at the one thing necessary,
I will add one notable Instance of him who Come to christ with a Good Master! What good Thing shall I do, that I may have Eternal Life? Here he seems a single-eyed Man, that aimed At the one thing necessary,
Sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and come and follow me, was too hard a Bargain, too great a Price for Treasure in Heaven: He parts with Christ and Treasure in Heaven for his Treasures on Earth, yet with so little satisfaction, that it was a sorrowful parting: He went away sorrowful:
Fell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and come and follow me, was too hard a Bargain, too great a Price for Treasure in Heaven: He parts with christ and Treasure in Heaven for his Treasures on Earth, yet with so little satisfaction, that it was a sorrowful parting: He went away sorrowful:
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They are at variance among themselves: One Error contrary to another, one Lust contrary to another: And he who serves them, and follows their Conduct with greatest fervor, is like to be the most unhappy Man, as they separate him farthest from Peace with God ▪ and with himself.
They Are At variance among themselves: One Error contrary to Another, one Lust contrary to Another: And he who serves them, and follows their Conduct with greatest fervor, is like to be the most unhappy Man, as they separate him farthest from Peace with God ▪ and with himself.
and signifies King of Righteousness. If the Hebrew of the Title, King of Salem, had been also retained, it would have been Melech-Salem; and both interpreted, King of Righteousness, and King of Peace.
and signifies King of Righteousness. If the Hebrew of the Title, King of Salem, had been also retained, it would have been Melech-Salem; and both interpreted, King of Righteousness, and King of Peace.
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And these now considered carry this Truth in their Fore-heads; that where Righteousness has the Dominion, Peace will be the blessed Issue; wherever 'tis extended, to without us,
And these now considered carry this Truth in their Foreheads; that where Righteousness has the Dominion, Peace will be the blessed Issue; wherever it's extended, to without us,
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'Tis said, Col. 1. 13. Who hath delivered us from the Power of Darkness, and hath translated us into the Kingdom of his dear Son. The Power of Darkness, which is, either the Devil,
It's said, Col. 1. 13. Who hath Delivered us from the Power of Darkness, and hath translated us into the Kingdom of his dear Son. The Power of Darkness, which is, either the devil,
They who are Slaves to this Tyranny, must needs be alway quarrelling with themselves: But a Kingdom (and a Kingdom of the dear Son of God especially) is a State of Law, Righteousness, Order, Common-good and Tranquillity, and therefore desireable and peaceable.
They who Are Slaves to this Tyranny, must needs be always quarreling with themselves: But a Kingdom (and a Kingdom of the dear Son of God especially) is a State of Law, Righteousness, Order, Common good and Tranquillity, and Therefore desirable and peaceable.
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Tell me then in sober sadness, if the Gospel understood, and embraced into the Possession of the whole Soul, is not a blessed Mean to that Peace with our selves, which, next to that with God, is our greatest Concern? To apply it more particularly:
Tell me then in Sobrium sadness, if the Gospel understood, and embraced into the Possession of the Whole Soul, is not a blessed Mean to that Peace with our selves, which, next to that with God, is our greatest Concern? To apply it more particularly:
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'Tis hard for them that converse with the Gospel (except Atheism or desperate Hardness of Heart have gotten the ascendant) not to be convinced that there is a God, that God is the God of Peace, that Obedience to the Gospel is the high-way to Peace with God and eternal Life:
It's hard for them that converse with the Gospel (except Atheism or desperate Hardness of Heart have got the Ascendant) not to be convinced that there is a God, that God is the God of Peace, that obedience to the Gospel is the highway to Peace with God and Eternal Life:
and well-grounded Evidences of the Uprightness of thy Heart, and the Goodness of thy State. Fifthly, The Gospel obliges us to a Resignation of our Judgments to the Divine Wisdom,
and well-grounded Evidences of the Uprightness of thy Heart, and the goodness of thy State. Fifthly, The Gospel obliges us to a Resignation of our Judgments to the Divine Wisdom,
If the Light of Nature, corrupted by the Fall, was so far benighted, that the World by Wisdom knew not God; but did as it were feel (or grope) after him, as Men without either Eyes or Light;
If the Light of Nature, corrupted by the Fallen, was so Far benighted, that the World by Wisdom knew not God; but did as it were feel (or grope) After him, as Men without either Eyes or Light;
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and consequently how unpeaceable would all our Agitations be, in quest of those Truths that most concerned us? Whereas now by the Light of the Gospel, we have the Umpirage of the Divine Wisdom and Veracity.
and consequently how unpeaceable would all our Agitations be, in quest of those Truths that most concerned us? Whereas now by the Light of the Gospel, we have the Umpirage of the Divine Wisdom and Veracity.
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There is sufficient in his ipse dixit to determine all Controversies, solve all Difficulties, answer all Objections, fix the Mind upon that Rock of Truth, which is as firm and as stable as its Author.
There is sufficient in his ipse dixit to determine all Controversies, solve all Difficulties, answer all Objections, fix the Mind upon that Rock of Truth, which is as firm and as stable as its Author.
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'tis not to be imputed to the Obscurity of the Text in momentous Matters at least, such as are necessary to Salvation: But to the Pride and corrupt Interests that Men first espouse,
it's not to be imputed to the Obscurity of the Text in momentous Matters At least, such as Are necessary to Salvation: But to the Pride and corrupt Interests that Men First espouse,
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and this will reach it infallibly. Experience proves that Children left to their own Wills and Appetites, are of all others the most froward and troublesom to others, and themselves also.
and this will reach it infallibly. Experience Proves that Children left to their own Wills and Appetites, Are of all Others the most froward and troublesome to Others, and themselves also.
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But when they are risen to a Freedom from parental Tutelage, is all then secure? is there no danger of brutish self-disturbing and self-destroying Passions? Far otherwise:
But when they Are risen to a Freedom from parental Tutelage, is all then secure? is there no danger of brutish self-disturbing and Self-destroying Passion? far otherwise:
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whether he or they to whose Advice or Authority he commits his Will, betray him not to some greater Evils than meer Inconveniences, from the taint of some one or more of the above-named Biasses? But if he do so, I am in a dream waking,
whither he or they to whose advice or authority he commits his Will, betray him not to Some greater Evils than mere Inconveniences, from the taint of Some one or more of the abovenamed Biasses? But if he do so, I am in a dream waking,
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To conclude, I will appeal to the Experiences of all that have trusted God, so far as to try him by this holy Resignation of their whole Soul to his Wisdom and Will,
To conclude, I will appeal to the Experiences of all that have trusted God, so Far as to try him by this holy Resignation of their Whole Soul to his Wisdom and Will,
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The designed Hypocrite aims at deluding others, by Simulation and Dissimulation, i. e. by putting on an appearance of what he is not, and by hiding from others what he really is:
The designed Hypocrite aims At deluding Others, by Simulation and Dissimulation, i. e. by putting on an appearance of what he is not, and by hiding from Others what he really is:
as the Disciples of Christ, every one will suspect himself rather than this Judas; yet in the mean time his Heart reproaches him, his Conscience that sees all, and is under no Temptation to Fear or Flattery, casts in his Teeth, that all his painted laboured outside, is but Sham and Illusion. Beside all this, he finds it a hard Task to carry on the Cheat long without discovery;
as the Disciples of christ, every one will suspect himself rather than this Judas; yet in the mean time his Heart Reproaches him, his Conscience that sees all, and is under no Temptation to fear or Flattery, Cast in his Teeth, that all his painted laboured outside, is but Sham and Illusion. Beside all this, he finds it a hard Task to carry on the Cheat long without discovery;
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But a sincere, upright and free Soul, which the Gospel so much commends, doth not pace it in Trammels, needs no Paint nor Peruque, may spare all those troublesom Artifices.
But a sincere, upright and free Soul, which the Gospel so much commends, does not pace it in Trammels, needs no Paint nor Peruque, may spare all those troublesome Artifices.
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but is somewhat the worse of the two. Our Lord Jesus Christ advises, to wash the inside of the Cup or Platter, that the outside may be clean also; i. e.
but is somewhat the Worse of the two. Our Lord jesus christ advises, to wash the inside of the Cup or Platter, that the outside may be clean also; i. e.
cleanse the Spring, and that will cleanse the Stream, make the Stream like it self without more ado: two works are done in one; whereas the Hypocrite cleansing the outside only, acts but the labour in vain,
cleanse the Spring, and that will cleanse the Stream, make the Stream like it self without more ado: two works Are done in one; whereas the Hypocrite cleansing the outside only, acts but the labour in vain,
and is still like the garnished Sepulchre, fair without, but the inside full of stench and rottenness. SECT. V. The Gospel furnishes us with a sufficiency to maintain our Peace with God. This it doth three ways: First;
and is still like the garnished Sepulchre, fair without, but the inside full of stench and rottenness. SECT. V. The Gospel furnishes us with a sufficiency to maintain our Peace with God. This it does three ways: First;
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If fallen Man had been set upon his Legs again, and every Individual made a Candidate for his own Perfection in fulfilling the Law of Works: But, he not continuing in all things that are written in the Law to fulfil it, must have fallen under the Curse; his Market had been but little amended. Our security of our first Parent, in whose standing or falling He and all his Posterity were concerned;
If fallen Man had been Set upon his Legs again, and every Individu made a Candidate for his own Perfection in fulfilling the Law of Works: But, he not Continuing in all things that Are written in the Law to fulfil it, must have fallen under the Curse; his Market had been but little amended. Our security of our First Parent, in whose standing or falling He and all his Posterity were concerned;
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yet while our Eyes are single, our Aims sincere to please God in all things, God is pleased with us, our Peace is kept with him, His Countenance beholds the upright. Secondly;
yet while our Eyes Are single, our Aims sincere to please God in all things, God is pleased with us, our Peace is kept with him, His Countenance beholds the upright. Secondly;
In case of wilful, known Transgressions, which the Psalmist calls the presumptuous Sin, the great Transgression, which indeed lays our Peace a bleeding; True Evangelical Repentance renewes the Soul to its Integrity in it self, and its Peace with God. If we confess our Sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our Sins,
In case of wilful, known Transgressions, which the Psalmist calls the presumptuous since, the great Transgression, which indeed lays our Peace a bleeding; True Evangelical Repentance renews the Soul to its Integrity in it self, and its Peace with God. If we confess our Sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our Sins,
and to cleanse us from all Ʋnrighteousness. God's Justice to Christ's Purchase, and his Faithfulness to his own Promise oblige him to Forgiveness, and all is Peace again between him and us.
and to cleanse us from all Ʋnrighteousness. God's justice to Christ's Purchase, and his Faithfulness to his own Promise oblige him to Forgiveness, and all is Peace again between him and us.
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Blessed Terms of maintaining Peace with God! That no sooner Repentance has gone so far as a real Purpose, but God will meet the humbled Soul with an answer of Peace.
Blessed Terms of maintaining Peace with God! That no sooner Repentance has gone so Far as a real Purpose, but God will meet the humbled Soul with an answer of Peace.
All that has been said (though short, exceeding short of what is real Truth, revealed Truth in this matter) may be abundantly sufficient to confirm that great Gospel-truth.
All that has been said (though short, exceeding short of what is real Truth, revealed Truth in this matter) may be abundantly sufficient to confirm that great Gospel truth.
These are the Persons (if we could but know them) that are like to hold on their way; to whom the worst of Godliness will be no loss, but great Gain: Who may challenge and defie all Adversaries and Adversities in the Terms of the Apostle, Who shall separate us from the Love of Christ? Shall Tribulation, or Distress,
These Are the Persons (if we could but know them) that Are like to hold on their Way; to whom the worst of Godliness will be no loss, but great Gain: Who may challenge and defy all Adversaries and Adversities in the Terms of the Apostle, Who shall separate us from the Love of christ? Shall Tribulation, or Distress,
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Did Jesus Christ send his Servants as Beasts to the Shambles, run them on the Point of Temptations without a sufficient Security to their greatest Concerns;
Did jesus christ send his Servants as Beasts to the Shambles, run them on the Point of Temptations without a sufficient Security to their greatest Concerns;
such who are unacquainted with the Gospel, or have made no tryal of it in good earnest. If the Flesh were to undertake the Task of Religion, or a willing Mind left to its own feeble Powers, the best of us all would sink under its weight:
such who Are unacquainted with the Gospel, or have made no trial of it in good earnest. If the Flesh were to undertake the Task of Religion, or a willing Mind left to its own feeble Powers, the best of us all would sink under its weight:
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This Doctrine in the second place is of reproof, and First to those who esteem of the Profession of Gospel-holiness and Practice of it in others so far as it goes, to be but Hypocrisy;
This Doctrine in the second place is of reproof, and First to those who esteem of the Profession of gospel holiness and Practice of it in Others so Far as it Goes, to be but Hypocrisy;
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or call it no natural thing but a mere Artifice: but if you will by no means be reconciled to the Belief, that a living Man who hath Principles of sense and motion, should feel and move accordingly, question your living a rational, rather than their living an Evangelical Life.
or call it no natural thing but a mere Artifice: but if you will by no means be reconciled to the Belief, that a living Man who hath Principles of sense and motion, should feel and move accordingly, question your living a rational, rather than their living an Evangelical Life.
And although you may have made some irregular Essayes to taste and relish that Spiritual Food which carries in it their Nourishment, and meets their Taste with an unexpressible Delight, and have made some short Attempts to use their Armour,
And although you may have made Some irregular Essays to taste and relish that Spiritual Food which carries in it their Nourishment, and meets their Taste with an unexpressible Delight, and have made Some short Attempts to use their Armour,
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and an invincible Evidence that 'tis the Gospel of Peace. We find when the Spies sent from the Israelitish Camp to search out the Land of Canaan, they brought back a bad Report of the Land,
and an invincible Evidence that it's the Gospel of Peace. We find when the Spies sent from the Israelitish Camp to search out the Land of Canaan, they brought back a bad Report of the Land,
They said it was a Land that eateth up its Inhabitants, instead of feeding them with Plenty and Dainties: A Land wherein were the Anakims, terrible Men:
They said it was a Land that Eateth up its Inhabitants, instead of feeding them with Plenty and Dainties: A Land wherein were the Anakims, terrible Men:
they must fight for it, and fight against such, before whom they were no more able to stand, than a Grashopper before a Man. Little was God, his Word,
they must fight for it, and fight against such, before whom they were no more able to stand, than a Grasshopper before a Man. Little was God, his Word,
Such an one was Caleb; But my Servant Caleb had another Spirit with him: And what was that but a Spirit agreeing to the Promise of God? And Caleb still'd the People before Moses,
Such an one was Caleb; But my Servant Caleb had Another Spirit with him: And what was that but a Spirit agreeing to the Promise of God? And Caleb stilled the People before Moses,
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and the Promise, such as became God, a very Truth. Such another was the Apostle Paul, None of these things move me, &c. His Mind was neither removed from his Duty,
and the Promise, such as became God, a very Truth. Such Another was the Apostle Paul, None of these things move me, etc. His Mind was neither removed from his Duty,
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than a thousand faint-hearted, unbelieving, flesh-pleasing Professors. The third Improvement shall be for exhortation; First, to the Ʋnregenerate; Secondly, to the Regenerate.
than a thousand fainthearted, unbelieving, Flesh pleasing Professors. The third Improvement shall be for exhortation; First, to the Ʋnregenerate; Secondly, to the Regenerate.
Do not sooth up your selves in a false Opinion that you trust in God, till you dare to try him, by resolving effectually to live godly in Christ Jesus.
Do not sooth up your selves in a false Opinion that you trust in God, till you Dare to try him, by resolving effectually to live godly in christ jesus.
Let your Lives be a due Representation of the Gospel, as that whose Furniture is sufficient to preserve your Souls in Peace against all Encounters in your Christian Course.
Let your Lives be a due Representation of the Gospel, as that whose Furniture is sufficient to preserve your Souls in Peace against all Encounters in your Christian Course.
Do not tempt others to believe there is no such Vertue in the due Improvement of the Gospel by your unquiet Spirits under Afflictions, and too often without any Temptation but your unquiet Hearts. That Physician and his Medicines are not likely to have many Admirers, whose Patients appear little or nothing the better,
Do not tempt Others to believe there is no such Virtue in the due Improvement of the Gospel by your unquiet Spirits under Afflictions, and too often without any Temptation but your unquiet Hearts. That physician and his Medicines Are not likely to have many Admirers, whose Patients appear little or nothing the better,
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I have had much ado to forbear downright chiding some high Professors, who upon a cross Providence in the Concerns of this World, loss of dear Relations, Reflections upon their Reputations, Distempers in their Bodies, Apprehensions of Trouble in and for the Ways of Truth and Godliness, shew as great or greater Distempers and Passions,
I have had much ado to forbear downright chiding Some high Professors, who upon a cross Providence in the Concerns of this World, loss of dear Relations, Reflections upon their Reputations, Distempers in their Bodies, Apprehensions of Trouble in and for the Ways of Truth and Godliness, show as great or greater Distempers and Passion,
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What do these more than others? What do these but reduce the Profession of the Gospel to that low Ebb, which Stoicism was charged with, that for all its great Looks made no difference between its Disciples and others,
What do these more than Others? What do these but reduce the Profession of the Gospel to that low Ebb, which Stoicism was charged with, that for all its great Looks made no difference between its Disciples and Others,
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Be ashamed to trust to your own Prudence, rather than to God's Promise, who will lay out Heaven and Earth and all his infinite Perfections, rather than be worse than his Word.
Be ashamed to trust to your own Prudence, rather than to God's Promise, who will lay out Heaven and Earth and all his infinite Perfections, rather than be Worse than his Word.
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and sit as near you as your Skin to your Back, and as the Quality adheres to its Subject. By your Spirits assisted by God's it must be managed for this great Service.
and fit as near you as your Skin to your Back, and as the Quality adheres to its Subject. By your Spirits assisted by God's it must be managed for this great Service.
And indeed 'tis therefore called the Shield, which covers and is applicable to all the Parts of the Body, from Head to Foot. Our Saviour said to the blind Men, Be it to you according to you Faith imperatively:
And indeed it's Therefore called the Shield, which covers and is applicable to all the Parts of the Body, from Head to Foot. Our Saviour said to the blind Men, Be it to you according to you Faith imperatively:
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Impertinent Applications of Scripture seldom prevail where the Soul refuses to be comforted, or the Arrows of Affliction and sad Apprehensions sink deep. Thirdly, Be careful and watchful:
Impertinent Applications of Scripture seldom prevail where the Soul refuses to be comforted, or the Arrows of Affliction and sad Apprehensions sink deep. Thirdly, Be careful and watchful:
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Let not your Adversary take you napping, or, which is as bad, in a sensless Indifferency. Let not the Devil out do you in these two so necessary Qualities.
Let not your Adversary take you napping, or, which is as bad, in a senseless Indifferency. Let not the devil out do you in these two so necessary Qualities.
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and that Power which God is pleased to joyn himself unto, and thereby renders it like himself Almighty and invincible in its Place, and to its designed Ends. Prayer takes hold on God,
and that Power which God is pleased to join himself unto, and thereby renders it like himself Almighty and invincible in its Place, and to its designed Ends. Prayer Takes hold on God,
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But the Comparison lies not in things of the same kind, and the Determination to which the majus aut minus, the greater or lesser degree of that ought to be given:
But the Comparison lies not in things of the same kind, and the Determination to which the Majus Or minus, the greater or lesser degree of that ought to be given:
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the Mighty to such a Degree that a City (wherein the Power and Policy of many single Persons are met and united, a City walled and munited, and thereby better able to resist Assaults,
the Mighty to such a Degree that a city (wherein the Power and Policy of many single Persons Are met and united, a city walled and munited, and thereby better able to resist Assaults,
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it looks not so big as the other, it may be is not observed, it may be so far as observed by the foolish sensual World, is not approved, but scorned as an abject, pusillanimous thing.
it looks not so big as the other, it may be is not observed, it may be so Far as observed by the foolish sensual World, is not approved, but scorned as an abject, pusillanimous thing.
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than he (let him in other respects be what he will) that hath this for his principal Commendation, that he is a great Conqueror, a Mighty Man in outward carnal Force and Power, and that successful also.
than he (let him in other respects be what he will) that hath this for his principal Commendation, that he is a great Conqueror, a Mighty Man in outward carnal Force and Power, and that successful also.
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It is not said, He that is never angry, or that hath wholly suppressed that Passion or Affection: for, that were (whatever the Stoicks boast) a maim to pure Nature.
It is not said, He that is never angry, or that hath wholly suppressed that Passion or Affection: for, that were (whatever the Stoics boast) a maim to pure Nature.
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For, so did David in his remission of it to his Son Adonijah; And good old Eli, for not mingling more Fire in his Rebukes to his prophane Sons, who by their Wickedness caused the Offerings of the Lord to be abhorred. Yea, God is said to be angry, and Jesus Christ was really so,
For, so did David in his remission of it to his Son Adonijah; And good old Eli, for not mingling more Fire in his Rebukes to his profane Sons, who by their Wickedness caused the Offerings of the Lord to be abhorred. Yea, God is said to be angry, and jesus christ was really so,
than may be found in some mere Animals: And the Spirit of Grace or Human Reason hath no Concern in it at all, no more than is in the stayedness of a Log. It is not by Election,
than may be found in Some mere Animals: And the Spirit of Grace or Human Reason hath no Concern in it At all, no more than is in the sadness of a Log. It is not by Election,
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The due Consideration of the Text will set it beyond all Controversy, that the Goodness of the Person, to whom the Preference is given, derives from a Rule or Government of the Spirit; and therefore is not a meer Disposition how good soever, which we very properly have learned to call a good Humour. And this particular Instance of a Slowness to Anger doth fall under that Goodness of our ruling or governing our Spirits,
The due Consideration of the Text will Set it beyond all Controversy, that the goodness of the Person, to whom the Preference is given, derives from a Rule or Government of the Spirit; and Therefore is not a mere Disposition how good soever, which we very properly have learned to call a good Humour. And this particular Instance of a Slowness to Anger does fallen under that goodness of our ruling or governing our Spirits,
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both included in the same Subject, the same individual Man, a certain Oeconomy, or Ministration of Government in the Microcosm the little World of Man.
both included in the same Subject, the same Individu Man, a certain Oeconomy, or Ministration of Government in the Microcosm the little World of Man.
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Our first Inquiry will be (as it ought to be) what Part of Man it is that carries the Title of the Person He, and bears the Regency? and what that Spirit is, that is,
Our First Inquiry will be (as it ought to be) what Part of Man it is that carries the Title of the Person He, and bears the Regency? and what that Spirit is, that is,
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But here is an Inversion of that Order, or we must allow this Title of the Spirit of Man, to those Parts of the Mind or inward Man that are in the Order of Nature the subjected and inferior.
But Here is an Inversion of that Order, or we must allow this Title of the Spirit of Man, to those Parts of the Mind or inward Man that Are in the Order of Nature the subjected and inferior.
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This the holy Scripture sticks not at in more places than one. In the Words I am expounding, it must be understood of the inferiour Faculties of the Soul;
This the holy Scripture sticks not At in more places than one. In the Words I am expounding, it must be understood of the inferior Faculties of the Soul;
and I shall give two other Scripture-Instances of the same sense, and that will be enough; for we are not now enquiring of the Propriety or Boundaries of Words and Terms,
and I shall give two other Scriptural instances of the same sense, and that will be enough; for we Are not now inquiring of the Propriety or Boundaries of Words and Terms,
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The Words are ▪ Do you think the Scripture saith in vain, the Spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to Envy? The Spirit is said here to lust, which must needs be an Act, Disposition,
The Words Are ▪ Do you think the Scripture Says in vain, the Spirit that dwells in us Lusteth to Envy? The Spirit is said Here to lust, which must needs be an Act, Disposition,
or Understanding, which determines of true or false, good or evil; and the Conscience which accordingly makes the Application to the Will and Affections, to will or nill, to love or hate, &c.
or Understanding, which determines of true or false, good or evil; and the Conscience which accordingly makes the Application to the Will and Affections, to will or nill, to love or hate, etc.
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But here will arise another Question not inferiour in its weight to any of the former, viz. That seeing these superiour Faculties in Man, to which God hath given the Superintendency over the Inferiour, are so weak, blind, wild, brib'd and biassed a thousand ways,
But Here will arise Another Question not inferior in its weight to any of the former, viz. That seeing these superior Faculties in Man, to which God hath given the Superintendency over the Inferior, Are so weak, blind, wild, bribed and biased a thousand ways,
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This Ruler stands in as great need of being ruled and corrected, as those Faculties, the Will and Affections, which of them selves are perfectly blind: Who is the Ruler, and what the Rule of its Government, a Submission and Obedience to which will justly reach the Goodness commended in the Text? SECT. II. I do not forget, nor am insensible of the maze of Difficulties and Contradictions, the Agitation of this Question hath been incumbred with.
This Ruler Stands in as great need of being ruled and corrected, as those Faculties, the Will and Affections, which of them selves Are perfectly blind: Who is the Ruler, and what the Rule of its Government, a Submission and obedience to which will justly reach the goodness commended in the Text? SECT. II I do not forget, nor am insensible of the maze of Difficulties and Contradictions, the Agitation of this Question hath been encumbered with.
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First, That God himself as he is the Original and Author, and (by consequence) the most rightful and absolute Owner, so he is the Supreme and Soveraign Governour and Law-giver to all his Creatures.
First, That God himself as he is the Original and Author, and (by consequence) the most rightful and absolute Owner, so he is the Supreme and Sovereign Governor and Lawgiver to all his Creatures.
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All Power (or Authority) is of God; whether Natural, or Political, or Ecclesiastical, it derives from Him: And whatever other Sanctions of Laws and Commands there may be to oblige a practical and external Conformity;
All Power (or authority) is of God; whither Natural, or Political, or Ecclesiastical, it derives from Him: And whatever other Sanctions of Laws and Commands there may be to oblige a practical and external Conformity;
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Secondly, The Government we are now concerned to understand being natural, hath of all other the most immediate Derivation from God, and the least disputable.
Secondly, The Government we Are now concerned to understand being natural, hath of all other the most immediate Derivation from God, and the least disputable.
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And although the fitness and disposedness of the Judgment or Understanding and Conscience in each rational Creature as created, may sufficiently determine them for that Office of Rule in a Mans self,
And although the fitness and disposedness of the Judgement or Understanding and Conscience in each rational Creature as created, may sufficiently determine them for that Office of Rule in a men self,
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'Tis said of Saul, that he forced himself. This is easily understood by the Context, to be meant of his violating his own Conscience, sinning against the light, dictates,
It's said of Saul, that he forced himself. This is Easily understood by the Context, to be meant of his violating his own Conscience, sinning against the Light, dictates,
Thirdly, The Rule by which the superiour Faculties, the Judgment, or Understanding, and Conscience are to be directed, is Right Reason, and the Word of God supernaturally revealed. I say Right Reason:
Thirdly, The Rule by which the superior Faculties, the Judgement, or Understanding, and Conscience Are to be directed, is Right Reason, and the Word of God supernaturally revealed. I say Right Reason:
And indeed if we consider the Shipwrack of Reason, or of the Light of pure Nature, that is the doleful and apparent Consequence of the Fall: we ought to be concerned to examine every thing with the greater Diligence, that imposes it self under the pretence of that venerable Authority:
And indeed if we Consider the Shipwreck of Reason, or of the Light of pure Nature, that is the doleful and apparent Consequence of the Fallen: we ought to be concerned to examine every thing with the greater Diligence, that imposes it self under the pretence of that venerable authority:
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It hath been the wise and gracious Work of God in favour of Mankind, so maim'd and impotent in this Guide of his Life, to superinduce a new Edition of Light and Truth for our direction in Morals, derived immediately from the Divine Will and Understanding,
It hath been the wise and gracious Work of God in favour of Mankind, so maimed and impotent in this Guide of his Life, to superinduce a new Edition of Light and Truth for our direction in Morals, derived immediately from the Divine Will and Understanding,
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But that Part of the written Word which is properly Evangelical, and which the Light of Nature (how pure and clear soever) could have no prospect of, without the Assistance of supernatural Divine Revelation, hath,
But that Part of the written Word which is properly Evangelical, and which the Light of Nature (how pure and clear soever) could have no prospect of, without the Assistance of supernatural Divine Revelation, hath,
or ought to have, so absolute and independent Dominion over our Understandings and Consciences, that all the Exercise of our Reason thereabout is only to take in the due sense and meaning of those Expressions, by which the Divine Understanding and Wills is communicated to us.
or ought to have, so absolute and independent Dominion over our Understandings and Consciences, that all the Exercise of our Reason thereabouts is only to take in the due sense and meaning of those Expressions, by which the Divine Understanding and Wills is communicated to us.
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and we accordingly acknowledge the Divine Understanding to be infallible, and the Divine Will inculpable; that which derives most purely from God (which generally is his written Word,
and we accordingly acknowledge the Divine Understanding to be infallible, and the Divine Will inculpable; that which derives most purely from God (which generally is his written Word,
Fourthly, That he who with an upright honest Mind, applies himself effectually to ▪ the Conduct and Government of his Affections by his Understanding and Conscience;
Fourthly, That he who with an upright honest Mind, Applies himself effectually to ▪ the Conduct and Government of his Affections by his Understanding and Conscience;
I am not ignorant, that an honest well-meaning Person, who proposes to himself a Government of his Spirit by these Rules and Helps, may in many things miscarry and tread awry.
I am not ignorant, that an honest well-meaning Person, who proposes to himself a Government of his Spirit by these Rules and Helps, may in many things miscarry and tread awry.
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Mis-understandings of the Rule, Mis-applications of it arising from the Ignorance of our selves, and sometimes in the best of Men, the Violence and Ʋnruliness of some Passions or Affections, abetted by various occasions, will render our Conformity to the Rule, many Degrees below Perfection: yet a Mind applying it self to practical Understanding, will not only be positively good,
Misunderstandings of the Rule, Misapplications of it arising from the Ignorance of our selves, and sometime in the best of Men, the Violence and Ʋnruliness of Some Passion or Affections, abetted by various occasions, will render our Conformity to the Rule, many Degrees below Perfection: yet a Mind applying it self to practical Understanding, will not only be positively good,
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Honesty and Simplicity in the Aim will scatter many of those Clouds, and much of that benighting Darkness, which corrupt and base Ends embroil the Understanding withal.
Honesty and Simplicity in the Aim will scatter many of those Clouds, and much of that benighting Darkness, which corrupt and base Ends embroil the Understanding withal.
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The way-faring Men (though Fools) shall not err therein Therein is a Supplement not of the Text. The Sense in short is, that those under the Light of the, Gospel, whose Business it is to be holy and happy shall not miss the main Scope, though they are not so sharp-sighted as many others.
The wayfaring Men (though Fools) shall not err therein Therein is a Supplement not of the Text. The Sense in short is, that those under the Light of thee, Gospel, whose Business it is to be holy and happy shall not miss the main Scope, though they Are not so sharp-sighted as many Others.
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But the Volume of that sacred Testimony is every where furnished with the Commendations of those Men, who were so much Men and Saints, as by the Grace of God, governed their own Spirits, crucified the old Man with its Affections and Lusts, lived by Rule, ordered their Conversations aright.
But the Volume of that sacred Testimony is every where furnished with the Commendations of those Men, who were so much Men and Saints, as by the Grace of God, governed their own Spirits, Crucified the old Man with its Affections and Lustiest, lived by Rule, ordered their Conversations aright.
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for offering strange Fire to the Lord in contempt of his Command) he sanctified the Severity of God, acknowledging by his Silence, that the Breach made on his Family by so stupendious a Judgment was just; so just and necessary as it became him to revere it;
for offering strange Fire to the Lord in contempt of his Command) he sanctified the Severity of God, acknowledging by his Silence, that the Breach made on his Family by so stupendious a Judgement was just; so just and necessary as it became him to revere it;
to be recorded in Scripture under that high Character, Aaron the Saint of the Lord. Job had the greatest Tryals that ever Man had, enough to have routed the Patience,
to be recorded in Scripture under that high Character, Aaron the Saint of the Lord. Job had the greatest Trials that ever Man had, enough to have routed the Patience,
and God a Liar in saying Job was such an upright Man: but by Job 's ruling his Spirit, the Devil was confounded, God and his Servant Job justified ▪ and the Words of the Text are the matter of God's Triumph and Glorying in Job thus ruling and over-ruling his own Spirit.
and God a Liar in saying Job was such an upright Man: but by Job is ruling his Spirit, the devil was confounded, God and his Servant Job justified ▪ and the Words of the Text Are the matter of God's Triumph and Glorying in Job thus ruling and overruling his own Spirit.
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The Agitations of his Soul was like that of the most pure Water, retaining its Clearness, (though shaken) and nothing sullied with those Dregs which lodg in us,
The Agitations of his Soul was like that of the most pure Water, retaining its Clearness, (though shaken) and nothing sullied with those Dregs which lodge in us,
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The highest Instance of the Rule of his Spirit appeared in that Scene which some of his Detracters have dared to charge with the manifest Tokens of Weakness and Pusillanimity.
The highest Instance of the Rule of his Spirit appeared in that Scene which Some of his Detractors have dared to charge with the manifest Tokens of Weakness and Pusillanimity.
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for he was most perfectly innocent, but) as in them he bare the Punishment of our Sins in his own Body and Soul. In all of this Nature he was voluntarily complying therein with his Love to faln Man,
for he was most perfectly innocent, but) as in them he bore the Punishment of our Sins in his own Body and Soul. In all of this Nature he was voluntarily complying therein with his Love to fallen Man,
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And though his Fortitude was infinitely beyond any Man's, by which he could have faced the severest and most terrifying Objects, without the least change of Countenance or depression of his Spirits:
And though his Fortitude was infinitely beyond any Man's, by which he could have faced the Severest and most terrifying Objects, without the least change of Countenance or depression of his Spirits:
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And whereas his ardent Prayer, that if possible that Cup might pass from him, hath been by some Adversaries of Christianity reflected on as a kind of Repentence of his great Undertaking;
And whereas his Ardent Prayer, that if possible that Cup might pass from him, hath been by Some Adversaries of Christianity reflected on as a kind of Repentance of his great Undertaking;
The Spirit and Grace of God which dwelt in our Lord Jesus without measure, did not destroy or abate in him any thing of that which was purely natural.
The Spirit and Grace of God which dwelled in our Lord jesus without measure, did not destroy or abate in him any thing of that which was purely natural.
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But as his Death was accompanied with Pain and Sufferings to such a degree, as answered to what was due to them whom he redeemed, it was to be feared to a degree proportionable.
But as his Death was accompanied with Pain and Sufferings to such a degree, as answered to what was due to them whom he redeemed, it was to be feared to a degree proportionable.
And as this Fear was a part of his Suffering (which was so necessary to his Body and Soul, being made a Sacrifice and Offering for Sin,) so it was but the Motion of pure Nature, of pure natural Affection;
And as this fear was a part of his Suffering (which was so necessary to his Body and Soul, being made a Sacrifice and Offering for since,) so it was but the Motion of pure Nature, of pure natural Affection;
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which to be without is reckoned by the Spirit of God, to be not only a Sin in it self, but also a cause of those that should render the last Days so perilous.
which to be without is reckoned by the Spirit of God, to be not only a since in it self, but also a cause of those that should render the last Days so perilous.
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But herein shined especially the Government our blessed Redeemer had of his own Spirit, that he could give to pure natural Fear such a Scope as became him;
But herein shined especially the Government our blessed Redeemer had of his own Spirit, that he could give to pure natural fear such a Scope as became him;
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of that Divine Law which obliges by both the Light of Nature, and that of Evangelical Grace, to sacrifice some natural Rights to his Glory and the Good of our Brethren;
of that Divine Law which obliges by both the Light of Nature, and that of Evangelical Grace, to sacrifice Some natural Rights to his Glory and the Good of our Brothers;
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so much the more noble and conspicuous was the Government of his Passions, in their not so much as relucting against the Divine Will, abstracting perfectly from such an Evil;
so much the more noble and conspicuous was the Government of his Passion, in their not so much as relucting against the Divine Will, abstracting perfectly from such an Evil;
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He seemed afraid lest his Adversaries should by mistake miss their Prey, or his Friends should feel one Spark of that Fire, which he was designed to embrace and quench in his own Bosom.
He seemed afraid lest his Adversaries should by mistake miss their Prey, or his Friends should feel one Spark of that Fire, which he was designed to embrace and quench in his own Bosom.
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This Cross of our Lord Jesus was the greatest Tryal, and the greatest Proof of the Government and Rule of his Spirit, that in so great a Difference and seeming Contrariety of Duties, he could answer all with that Exactness, as if he had been a mere Intelligence,
This Cross of our Lord jesus was the greatest Trial, and the greatest Proof of the Government and Rule of his Spirit, that in so great a Difference and seeming Contrariety of Duties, he could answer all with that Exactness, as if he had been a mere Intelligence,
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and had nothing of humane Passions or Affections moving in him. This was a most perfect Proof and Exemplar of the Excellency of governing our Spirits. SECT. II. The Goodness of governing our own Spirits, above that of Power over the Persons and Concerns of other Men.
and had nothing of humane Passion or Affections moving in him. This was a most perfect Proof and Exemplar of the Excellency of governing our Spirits. SECT. II The goodness of governing our own Spirits, above that of Power over the Persons and Concerns of other Men.
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obstinately bent to have their Wills how blind and unreasonable soever in themselves, and mischievous and destructive to others? What mighty Vertue or worthy of Praise, to thirst after the Applause of Greatness,
obstinately bent to have their Wills how blind and unreasonable soever in themselves, and mischievous and destructive to Others? What mighty Virtue or worthy of Praise, to thirst After the Applause of Greatness,
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and a remembrance to Posterity as an Heroe, by a mad hair-braind World, who have generally had so poor a Spirit as to flatter Greatness for fear its Weight should otherwise crush them.
and a remembrance to Posterity as an Hero, by a mad Hair-brained World, who have generally had so poor a Spirit as to flatter Greatness for Fear its Weight should otherwise crush them.
Certainly mere Power subduing others, without any Consideration of Right, Justice, or any Vertue (for 'tis such a Power and Domination we speak of) is the most feeble and slavish in it self,
Certainly mere Power subduing Others, without any Consideration of Right, justice, or any Virtue (for it's such a Power and Domination we speak of) is the most feeble and slavish in it self,
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would not rather choose in that dreadful Day to stand before God an humble, meek, self-denying mortified Believer (tho the most obscure Person in the World) who hath endeavoured to live according to a divinely inlightned and sanctified Reason,
would not rather choose in that dreadful Day to stand before God an humble, meek, self-denying mortified Believer (though the most Obscure Person in the World) who hath endeavoured to live according to a divinely enlightened and sanctified Reason,
But he that governs his own Spirit is truly great and generous: His Conflicts are the most just and also the most difficult. It is no great matter for a Man to ride over other Mens Bellies whom he hates, as cross to his Ambition and Self-will: but to turn our Weapons into our own Bosoms,
But he that governs his own Spirit is truly great and generous: His Conflicts Are the most just and also the most difficult. It is no great matter for a Man to ride over other Men's Bellies whom he hates, as cross to his Ambition and Self-will: but to turn our Weapons into our own Bosoms,
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and stab those Lusts that have been dearer to us than our very Souls; those Lusts that were bred and born in us, from the Service of which we have drawn all our sensual Delights,
and stab those Lustiest that have been Dearer to us than our very Souls; those Lustiest that were bred and born in us, from the Service of which we have drawn all our sensual Delights,
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and those sweet Dreams of Felicity wherein we have blessed our selves, and have had our grateful Sentiments, accompanied with the Consent and Applauses of the Generality of Mankind;
and those sweet Dreams of Felicity wherein we have blessed our selves, and have had our grateful Sentiments, accompanied with the Consent and Applauses of the Generality of Mankind;
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especially considering that the Strugles of these inordinate Affections are so strong, continuate, and near to us, that every blow we reach them, we feel the Smart of, at least so long as their Interest is great in us,
especially considering that the Struggles of these inordinate Affections Are so strong, continuate, and near to us, that every blow we reach them, we feel the Smart of, At least so long as their Interest is great in us,
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I will add, what renders it most generous, viz. that this bridling our Affections, and mortifying their corrupt and extravagant Motions, is to reduce our selves to a right and sanctified Reason to serve the Will and Interests of God and his Glory, which is the most becoming an intelligent Being that is his Creature,
I will add, what renders it most generous, viz. that this bridling our Affections, and mortifying their corrupt and extravagant Motions, is to reduce our selves to a right and sanctified Reason to serve the Will and Interests of God and his Glory, which is the most becoming an intelligent Being that is his Creature,
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as 'tis the only genuine Gratitude to, and Acknowledgment of his Creator, and the only wise Method for obtaining Holiness and Happiness which are inseparable.
as it's the only genuine Gratitude to, and Acknowledgment of his Creator, and the only wise Method for obtaining Holiness and Happiness which Are inseparable.
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A governing and bridling a Man's own Spirit, from far less generous Principles, was deemed by the better sort of Heathens more great and glorious than their other Victories.
A governing and bridling a Man's own Spirit, from Far less generous Principles, was deemed by the better sort of heathens more great and glorious than their other Victories.
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but the Christian's is so much more glorious, that the Glory of mere Philosophers is no Glory by reason of that Christian Glory which so far excelleth it.
but the Christian's is so much more glorious, that the Glory of mere Philosophers is no Glory by reason of that Christian Glory which so Far excels it.
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The strong Winds and Storms that beat on my outward Concerns, do not so reach my inward Man as to make any Commotion there, much less so as to remove me through a base Fear of suffering from my Duty.
The strong Winds and Storms that beatrice on my outward Concerns, do not so reach my inward Man as to make any Commotion there, much less so as to remove me through a base fear of suffering from my Duty.
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Another Expression of the same Gospel Hero is, God forbid that I should glory save in the Cross of our Lord Jesus, by whom the World is crucified unto me, and I unto the World.
another Expression of the same Gospel Hero is, God forbid that I should glory save in the Cross of our Lord jesus, by whom the World is Crucified unto me, and I unto the World.
but, 'tis also more mighty, overcomes greater Difficulties, and its very Power as Moral, much more as Christian, has a Goodness in it equal to its Power;
but, it's also more mighty, overcomes greater Difficulties, and its very Power as Moral, much more as Christian, has a goodness in it equal to its Power;
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It may be a pertinent Question, and a just Rebuke to some in some cases, Who made thee thy Brother's Keeper? Who made thee a Lord or a Ruler over Ʋs? But a Man's ruling himself, correcting his own Disorders, was never imputed as a Crime by God or Man.
It may be a pertinent Question, and a just Rebuke to Some in Some cases, Who made thee thy Brother's Keeper? Who made thee a Lord or a Ruler over Ʋs? But a Man's ruling himself, correcting his own Disorders, was never imputed as a Crime by God or Man.
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This Estate seems rather to move Envy than Fear. But there is somewhat certainly in Riches, of which the wise Men saith it answereth all things, that tempts Men to fear also.
This Estate seems rather to move Envy than fear. But there is somewhat Certainly in Riches, of which the wise Men Says it Answers all things, that tempts Men to Fear also.
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Riches and Power are mostly; as much Provender, little Work, and no Bridle to a mettl'd Horse, that kicks and flings at all near him, 'tis Provision for the Flesh to fulfil the Lu•s thereof.
Riches and Power Are mostly; as much Provender, little Work, and no Bridle to a mettled Horse, that kicks and flings At all near him, it's Provision for the Flesh to fulfil the Lu•s thereof.
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That Faith by which we adhere to God's Will, trusting on God's Word; who can as soon die as lie, cease to be God as cease to be true, and can as easily perform his Promises as speak them:
That Faith by which we adhere to God's Will, trusting on God's Word; who can as soon die as lie, cease to be God as cease to be true, and can as Easily perform his Promises as speak them:
That Faith by which we become so united to Christ, as to be his Members; Members of a Divine Head, and Head of Influence, from whom Faith derives a Power, greater and better than ever subsisted in any more Man without it.
That Faith by which we become so united to christ, as to be his Members; Members of a Divine Head, and Head of Influence, from whom Faith derives a Power, greater and better than ever subsisted in any more Man without it.
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A second Principle is Love, a holy, a Divine Love, a Divine Love, as it hath principally a Divine Object, and a Divine Original and Author, and in a way supernatural derived to us.
A second Principle is Love, a holy, a Divine Love, a Divine Love, as it hath principally a Divine Object, and a Divine Original and Author, and in a Way supernatural derived to us.
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This Principle is that which we commonly call Honesty. And indeed that Rule that is governing, that is on the bottom of pure impartial Honesty, must needs excel. The Apostle gives us three Qualifications of what he commends to us; True, honest, just;
This Principle is that which we commonly call Honesty. And indeed that Rule that is governing, that is on the bottom of pure impartial Honesty, must needs excel. The Apostle gives us three Qualifications of what he commends to us; True, honest, just;
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I might add the Principle of Gratitude, the most generous of all, and most abounding in a real Christian, who, in all his ways is designed to acknowledg God;
I might add the Principle of Gratitude, the most generous of all, and most abounding in a real Christian, who, in all his ways is designed to acknowledge God;
The Vessels designed for Glory, must be before prepared unto Glory, wrought for the selfsame thing. Every Imagination and high Thought must (in sincere designation) be brought under the Obedience of Christ.
The Vessels designed for Glory, must be before prepared unto Glory, wrought for the selfsame thing. Every Imagination and high Thought must (in sincere designation) be brought under the obedience of christ.
I know not how Men of any Discretion and impartial Inquiry into their own Hearts, can satisfy themselves of the Sincerity of their Disposition to this Obedience, who do not watch,
I know not how Men of any Discretion and impartial Inquiry into their own Hearts, can satisfy themselves of the Sincerity of their Disposition to this obedience, who do not watch,
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use all means to bring their Affections into order; lest after all their presumptions of their Security for another World, they should prove Cast-aways.
use all means to bring their Affections into order; lest After all their presumptions of their Security for Another World, they should prove Castaways.
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5. The Advantage of governing our own Spirits above Power to subdue others, is, That to the overcoming and subduing others, many Hands are necessary beside our own,
5. The Advantage of governing our own Spirits above Power to subdue Others, is, That to the overcoming and subduing Others, many Hands Are necessary beside our own,
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Whereas the Government of our own Spirits is our own peculiar Act. And although the Honour of every good Act especially is to God, as performed by his Grace;
Whereas the Government of our own Spirits is our own peculiar Act. And although the Honour of every good Act especially is to God, as performed by his Grace;
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Doth not that highly contribute to our Goodness, that so far ranks us above Beasts? And indeed though a Man be a Man as to his essential Considerations, who is a Lawbreaker, a lawless Person, with whom a Law has no regard, and, as such, no effect;
Does not that highly contribute to our goodness, that so Far ranks us above Beasts? And indeed though a Man be a Man as to his essential Considerations, who is a Lawbreaker, a lawless Person, with whom a Law has no regard, and, as such, no Effect;
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Temptation, whether from Men, or from the wicked one, is no Temptation to us, any farther than it finds or begets an Inclination to compliance with it.
Temptation, whither from Men, or from the wicked one, is no Temptation to us, any farther than it finds or begets an Inclination to compliance with it.
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But he that doth not govern and rule his Affections, is like the Chaff driven to and fro with the Wind. Tinder or Gun-powder does not sooner take the Spark faln into it,
But he that does not govern and Rule his Affections, is like the Chaff driven to and from with the Wind. Tinder or Gunpowder does not sooner take the Spark fallen into it,
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Adam in his Integrity, and the glorious Angels had nothing in them that inclined them to Sin. As they came out of God's Hand, there was a pure and entire Goodness in them;
Adam in his Integrity, and the glorious Angels had nothing in them that inclined them to Sin. As they Come out of God's Hand, there was a pure and entire goodness in them;
Their actual Defection, in the first Disposition to Sin, arose from their letting loose the Reins of the Government of their own Spirits, which they ought to have preserved untainted,
Their actual Defection, in the First Disposition to since, arose from their letting lose the Reins of the Government of their own Spirits, which they ought to have preserved untainted,
they know, and Experience tells us, how great a Power of corrupt Affections and Lusts abide within them, insomuch that that Saint and Apostle, Paul, groans out this Complaint;
they know, and Experience tells us, how great a Power of corrupt Affections and Lustiest abide within them, insomuch that that Saint and Apostle, Paul, groans out this Complaint;
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This will hold true from the smallest Family to the greatest Monarchy. No Man so fit to govern others as he that hath first attained to the Government of himself.
This will hold true from the Smallest Family to the greatest Monarchy. No Man so fit to govern Others as he that hath First attained to the Government of himself.
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Happy those Kingdoms, those Countries, Cities, Families, whose Governours act their Parts without perverse unbridled Passions, moving in so exact and regular an Order,
Happy those Kingdoms, those Countries, Cities, Families, whose Governors act their Parts without perverse unbridled Passion, moving in so exact and regular an Order,
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though he come not up to legal Perfection, he will not come short of Evangelical Sincerity; (supposing him acquainted with the Scriptures) he can neither be an Enemy to God in his Mind,
though he come not up to Legal Perfection, he will not come short of Evangelical Sincerity; (supposing him acquainted with the Scriptures) he can neither be an Enemy to God in his Mind,
The Doctrine which asserts the Excellency of ruling our own Spirits, and the Goodness of those who bare this Rule, above all those that have natural Force, by which a Man prevails against others being thus far proved:
The Doctrine which asserts the Excellency of ruling our own Spirits, and the goodness of those who bore this Rule, above all those that have natural Force, by which a Man prevails against Others being thus Far proved:
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that how low soever our Station is in the World, we are capable of this Felicity, that 'tis to be attainned with much greater Certainty, and upon far better Terms:
that how low soever our Station is in the World, we Are capable of this Felicity, that it's to be attained with much greater Certainty, and upon Far better Terms:
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But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself. And who is this godly Man, but he that sincerely endeavours to rule his Affections,
But know that the Lord hath Set apart him that is godly for himself. And who is this godly Man, but he that sincerely endeavours to Rule his Affections,
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and consequently his Life to a Conformity to God's Law? This is the Man that he has marked out for the wise and good Man, meet for his Favour, his Service, his Approbation, and his Portion among Men.
and consequently his Life to a Conformity to God's Law? This is the Man that he has marked out for the wise and good Man, meet for his Favour, his Service, his Approbation, and his Portion among Men.
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Secondly, It reproves those who value themselves by their having other Men under their Feet. This may signify their Might, but not their Goodness at all.
Secondly, It reproves those who valve themselves by their having other Men under their Feet. This may signify their Might, but not their goodness At all.
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The faln Angels are mighty in strength, but what value is to be put on them? Believe it, they that are under Foot may be better Men than those who tread upon their Heads. We read of the wisest among Philosophers, that they have been sold for Slaves; and the greatest Worthies among the Saints have been Martyrs and Confessors;
The fallen Angels Are mighty in strength, but what valve is to be put on them? Believe it, they that Are under Foot may be better Men than those who tread upon their Heads. We read of the Wisest among Philosophers, that they have been sold for Slaves; and the greatest Worthies among the Saints have been Martyrs and Confessors;
Let not the wise Man glory in his Wisdom, nor let the mighty Man glory in his Might, nor the rich Man glory in his Riches. What then should they glory in? In understanding and knowing God, to exercise Lovingkindness, Judgment and Righteousness in the Earth,
Let not the wise Man glory in his Wisdom, nor let the mighty Man glory in his Might, nor the rich Man glory in his Riches. What then should they glory in? In understanding and knowing God, to exercise Lovingkindness, Judgement and Righteousness in the Earth,
Certainly such Men who wear their Spectacles only in their Pockets, or forget to open their Eyes when they move on a Precipice, are as wise and self-consistent as these.
Certainly such Men who wear their Spectacles only in their Pockets, or forget to open their Eyes when they move on a Precipice, Are as wise and self-consistent as these.
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if he cast off those Reins of Government, consult nothing but his own Interest (as Men love to call their unreasonable Appetites) he conforms to the Brute, prostitutes himself to his Sensuality,
if he cast off those Reins of Government, consult nothing but his own Interest (as Men love to call their unreasonable Appetites) he conforms to the Brutus, prostitutes himself to his Sensuality,
Non caret regiâ Potestate, qui corpore suo noverit rationabiliter imperare: That Man (and that Man only) who knows how to govern himself by his own Reason, needs no Royal Authority but his own.
Non caret regiâ Potestate, qui corpore Sue Know rationabiliter Imperare: That Man (and that Man only) who knows how to govern himself by his own Reason, needs no Royal authority but his own.
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Fourthly, It reproves those, whose blind and froward Will and Affections fight against and master the Dictates of the Ʋnderstanding, and Authority of their Consciences.
Fourthly, It reproves those, whose blind and froward Will and Affections fight against and master the Dictates of the Ʋnderstanding, and authority of their Consciences.
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They know but will not acknowledg; they behave themselves notwithstanding their Knowledg, as if they were utterly ignorant, which is an high Aggravation of their Sin:
They know but will not acknowledge; they behave themselves notwithstanding their Knowledge, as if they were utterly ignorant, which is an high Aggravation of their since:
and when by God Men are judicially given up to this Spirit, 'tis a Token of his highest Displeasure in this World, a Reservation in those Chains of Darkness, which are like to hold them till the Judgment of the great Day.
and when by God Men Are judicially given up to this Spirit, it's a Token of his highest Displeasure in this World, a Reservation in those Chains of Darkness, which Are like to hold them till the Judgement of the great Day.
For this Rebellion against their Light God gave them their Swing, and left them to embrace without controul the grossest Follies, and most unbecoming rational Creatures.
For this Rebellion against their Light God gave them their Swing, and left them to embrace without control the Grossest Follies, and most unbecoming rational Creatures.
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That Advice of an Heathen therefore, reverere seipsum, was the Voice of a wise Man for he that hath not an awful regard of the Light and Authority of his own Understanding and Conscience, is a dissolute Wretch, who hath burst the Bands,
That advice of an Heathen Therefore, reverere seipsum, was the Voice of a wise Man for he that hath not an awful regard of the Light and authority of his own Understanding and Conscience, is a dissolute Wretch, who hath burst the Bans,
Fifthly, It reproves them who abandon themselves to the arbitrary Conduct of others without concerning their own Judgments and Ʋnderstandings, in the Tryal of its Truth or Goodness.
Fifthly, It reproves them who abandon themselves to the arbitrary Conduct of Others without Concerning their own Judgments and Ʋnderstandings, in the Trial of its Truth or goodness.
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And I must say that of all Men they run most headlong into Error and Unmanliness, who will be at no farther Pains to consider what becomes them in their Places, what to entertain as their Opinion, what in their Practice;
And I must say that of all Men they run most headlong into Error and Unmanliness, who will be At no farther Pains to Consider what becomes them in their Places, what to entertain as their Opinion, what in their Practice;
but he must call in the greatest offenders against this Law, and submit himself wholly to their conduct? How many in our day go to school to learn the Art of sinning more sinfully,
but he must call in the greatest offenders against this Law, and submit himself wholly to their conduct? How many in our day go to school to Learn the Art of sinning more sinfully,
a turning it up-side down, a most direct and diametrical opposition to the Divine Institution. It is Man's Excellency to rule his own Spirit by a sanctified Reason:
a turning it upside down, a most Direct and diametrical opposition to the Divine Institution. It is Man's Excellency to Rule his own Spirit by a sanctified Reason:
The Scriptures give us many sad Instances of this, of a whole Generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet are not cleansed from their filthiness.
The Scriptures give us many sad Instances of this, of a Whole Generation that Are pure in their own eyes, and yet Are not cleansed from their filthiness.
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Their Judgments are so far polluted, as to justify them from any degree of Faultiness in the greatest degrees of Pollution. It tells us of Men that are wise to do Evil,
Their Judgments Are so Far polluted, as to justify them from any degree of Faultiness in the greatest Degrees of Pollution. It tells us of Men that Are wise to do Evil,
it digs for Riches, but they are earthly Riches, Excesses of shining Clay, extention of Houses, Lands, which one calls Bona scabelli, the good things of God's Footstool,
it digs for Riches, but they Are earthly Riches, Excesses of shining Clay, extension of Houses, Lands, which one calls Bona Scabelli, the good things of God's Footstool,
Nebuchadnezzar thought his Wisdom and Understanding had been bravely imployed, when it had raised such a Morsel for his Ambition as his great Babylon; but God esteemed him a Beast for using his Understanding no better,
Nebuchadnezzar Thought his Wisdom and Understanding had been bravely employed, when it had raised such a Morsel for his Ambition as his great Babylon; but God esteemed him a Beast for using his Understanding no better,
and turns him among the Herd to admonish himself and others to employ it better. But to have our superior Faculties serve mere Sensualities, is yet a greater Abuse.
and turns him among the Heard to admonish himself and Others to employ it better. But to have our superior Faculties serve mere Sensualities, is yet a greater Abuse.
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and the Lusts of the Flesh, by a voluptuous eating, drinking, wearing, hearing, and the touches of Uncleanness, is more base than Bestiality it self;
and the Lustiest of the Flesh, by a voluptuous eating, drinking, wearing, hearing, and the touches of Uncleanness, is more base than Bestiality it self;
for though the highest of their Heaven be the gratifyings of Sense, they know their Measure, and where left to themselves, act most exactly according to that Law of Self-preservation,
for though the highest of their Heaven be the gratifyings of Sense, they know their Measure, and where left to themselves, act most exactly according to that Law of Self-preservation,
Yet Mens Understandings sink lower, even to drudg to Devilism; to contrive for, and to justify Envy, Revenge, Enmity, Cruelty, all manner of Mischief;
Yet Men's Understandings sink lower, even to drudge to Devilism; to contrive for, and to justify Envy, Revenge, Enmity, Cruelty, all manner of Mischief;
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whereas indeed, this Disease is Epidemical, Common, and in some degree Universal. But where this Crime is reigning, 'tis but playing the Fool with all our Cunning, and sinning the more profoundly.
whereas indeed, this Disease is Epidemical, Common, and in Some degree Universal. But where this Crime is reigning, it's but playing the Fool with all our Cunning, and sinning the more profoundly.
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And it seems as if intended to express the ne plus ultra of the possible defection of Man from his Integrity, to have his Mind and Conscience defiled, i. e.
And it seems as if intended to express the ne plus ultra of the possible defection of Man from his Integrity, to have his Mind and Conscience defiled, i. e.
If the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness? SECT. II. We shall next consider some Instructions to our Understandings this Doctrine affords us.
If the Light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness? SECT. II We shall next Consider Some Instructions to our Understandings this Doctrine affords us.
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Not by their Greatness and Might with respect to others, but by that Dominion they have and exercise over their own Spirits. He is an Hero indeed who is his own Master:
Not by their Greatness and Might with respect to Others, but by that Dominion they have and exercise over their own Spirits. He is an Hero indeed who is his own Master:
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He is a Grandee, and as good as he is great, that by his Understanding taking its Light from the Word of God, governs and keeps in order his own Affections.
He is a Grandee, and as good as he is great, that by his Understanding taking its Light from the Word of God, governs and keeps in order his own Affections.
They who judg of Goodness by such outward Appearances as agree to common Opinion and mere Pageantry, judge according to Appearances, but not righteous Judgment.
They who judge of goodness by such outward Appearances as agree to Common Opinion and mere Pageantry, judge according to Appearances, but not righteous Judgement.
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But who are these Excellent ones? why they are Saints, such who exercise themselves (as the Apostle speaks) unto Godliness, have their Heads and Hearts employed to the ordering their Conversation aright, both that without, and that within: Who are upright before God,
But who Are these Excellent ones? why they Are Saints, such who exercise themselves (as the Apostle speaks) unto Godliness, have their Heads and Hearts employed to the ordering their Conversation aright, both that without, and that within: Who Are upright before God,
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'Tis a rare thing to meet with a Man whom you shall be sure to find in the Path of Reason and Christian Duty, who needs no other Motives to be what he ought to be,
It's a rare thing to meet with a Man whom you shall be sure to find in the Path of Reason and Christian Duty, who needs no other Motives to be what he ought to be,
And I would I could say of Professors of the Fear of God, that they were generally a People of this Excellency commended, such as have crucified the Flesh with its Affections and Lusts;
And I would I could say of Professors of the fear of God, that they were generally a People of this Excellency commended, such as have Crucified the Flesh with its Affections and Lustiest;
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True Notions of Truth and Duty, a Track of Ordinances, with some professed Approbations of the things that are excellent, is the utmost Limit of most Mens Religion.
True Notions of Truth and Duty, a Track of Ordinances, with Some professed Approbations of the things that Are excellent, is the utmost Limit of most Men's Religion.
What Crookedness, Perverseness, Worldliness, Sensuality, Pride, Frowardness were the Symptons of their unbridled Spirits long since, continues the same,
What Crookedness, Perverseness, Worldliness, Sensuality, Pride, Frowardness were the Symptoms of their unbridled Spirits long since, continues the same,
There will be this Goodness in its Perfection, there will be no pricking Briars nor grieving Thorns of unmortified unbridled Passions in others, or our selves.
There will be this goodness in its Perfection, there will be no pricking Briers nor grieving Thorns of unmortified unbridled Passion in Others, or our selves.
All there is naked Plainness and perfect Beauty, that needs none of the Masques and Disguises which Men use here to cover those Disorders in their Affections, which they have no Will,
All there is naked Plainness and perfect Beauty, that needs none of the Masques and Disguises which Men use Here to cover those Disorders in their Affections, which they have no Will,
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And of what Sparks or Drops of good we see, or taste here, to raise the Price of Heaven in our Hearts by considering, that all this Goodness will be there in Perfection.
And of what Sparks or Drops of good we see, or taste Here, to raise the Price of Heaven in our Hearts by considering, that all this goodness will be there in Perfection.
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Our Wills have taken no Measures from our Understandings, nor our Understandings from that Law of the whole Creation, scil. to serve the Ends of our Being.
Our Wills have taken no Measures from our Understandings, nor our Understandings from that Law of the Whole Creation, scil. to serve the Ends of our Being.
Not only our Love, Hatred, Joy, Sorrow, Desire, Aversation have been licentious and run riot, been a Sort of Self-movers; but our Wills and Understandings also have quit their Posts,
Not only our Love, Hatred, Joy, Sorrow, Desire, Aversation have been licentious and run riot, been a Sort of Self-movers; but our Wills and Understandings also have quit their Posts,
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We came into this World like corrupted troubled Springs, and have fallen in with the Stream of this Folly, and followed its Current into the dead Sea of Sin and Vanity, we knew not how nor asked why.
We Come into this World like corrupted troubled Springs, and have fallen in with the Stream of this Folly, and followed its Current into the dead Sea of since and Vanity, we knew not how nor asked why.
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Though we have lost the Power and Possession, we have not lost the Right, nor is the Possession irrecoverable. Look into the holy Scriptures, there thou shalt find the Records of thy first Rights,
Though we have lost the Power and Possession, we have not lost the Right, nor is the Possession irrecoverable. Look into the holy Scriptures, there thou shalt find the Records of thy First Rights,
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and the true Constitution of self-Government, with all the Helps thou canst desire to set it upon its Legs again, with a greater Encouragement and Advantage than thou hadst at the Beginning.
and the true Constitution of self-Government, with all the Helps thou Canst desire to Set it upon its Legs again, with a greater Encouragement and Advantage than thou Hadst At the Beginning.
Rouse up thy self therefore, let thy Reason (submitted and devoted to God) take the Throne, lay its Commands on thy Affections, and force their Obedience:
Rouse up thy self Therefore, let thy Reason (submitted and devoted to God) take the Throne, lay its Commands on thy Affections, and force their obedience:
Put a Remark upon the Disorders in the Spirits of others, more especially in thine own, with their Causes, that renders the World involv'd in so much Confusion,
Put a Remark upon the Disorders in the Spirits of Others, more especially in thine own, with their Causes, that renders the World involved in so much Confusion,
what proper rational Evidence is there of Worth or Goodness in any thing because it is ours? Because 'tis our Opinion, our Party, our Relation, our Interest? Yet under this only Consideration,
what proper rational Evidence is there of Worth or goodness in any thing Because it is ours? Because it's our Opinion, our Party, our Relation, our Interest? Yet under this only Consideration,
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or rather from these Motives without any farther consideration, not only the above-named, but our very Sins, Lusts and Follies are passionately espoused.
or rather from these Motives without any farther consideration, not only the abovenamed, but our very Sins, Lustiest and Follies Are passionately espoused.
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I am of Paul, and I of Apollo, and I of Cephas, and I of Christ was no Symptom of well-govern'd Spirits among the Corinthian Professors of Christianity.
I am of Paul, and I of Apollo, and I of Cephas, and I of christ was no symptom of well-governed Spirits among the Corinthian Professors of Christianity.
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And if the Order wherein these Parties are expressed may signify any thing 'tis this, that where Men prefer in the first place their own Passions, Christ will be so far put behind as to become last of all.
And if the Order wherein these Parties Are expressed may signify any thing it's this, that where Men prefer in the First place their own Passion, christ will be so Far put behind as to become last of all.
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and so notorious Follies and unbridled Passions, that the Apostle does not nakedly say they were carnal; but makes them their own Judges, puts it to their own Consciences if they were not so;
and so notorious Follies and unbridled Passion, that the Apostle does not nakedly say they were carnal; but makes them their own Judges, puts it to their own Consciences if they were not so;
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Men when having obtained some Reputation for Learning, Wisdom, Parts, &c. a Spirit of Pride sensually plucks the Reins of their own Spirits out of their Hands:
Men when having obtained Some Reputation for Learning, Wisdom, Parts, etc. a Spirit of Pride sensually plucks the Reins of their own Spirits out of their Hands:
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Who would think that so many should be ambitious of being thought infallible themselves, who seem to be so much against that Character on any? Vain Man would be wise, tho he be born as a wild Asses Colt. It were well if he would be so:
Who would think that so many should be ambitious of being Thought infallible themselves, who seem to be so much against that Character on any? Vain Man would be wise, though he be born as a wild Asses Colt. It were well if he would be so:
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This was certainly a Token that the Spirit of the Lord was gone from him (whether it went to Micaiah or not) and that he had lost also the Rule of his own Spirit.
This was Certainly a Token that the Spirit of the Lord was gone from him (whither it went to Micaiah or not) and that he had lost also the Rule of his own Spirit.
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This impatience of Contradiction has been the cause of many a feverish Heat in some Men, from whose Examples might be expected the most eminent Patterns of Humility. And if we think this ungoverned Spirit is not to be found but in the worst of Men,
This impatience of Contradiction has been the cause of many a feverish Heat in Some Men, from whose Examples might be expected the most eminent Patterns of Humility. And if we think this ungoverned Spirit is not to be found but in the worst of Men,
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and the imputation of a false Prophet, from the Construction Fools would make of that compassionate and tender Mercy, which is alway implied upon Repentance:
and the imputation of a false Prophet, from the Construction Fools would make of that compassionate and tender Mercy, which is always implied upon Repentance:
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Yet so it was, and so unequally, as well as feverish did his Pulse beat, that he justified his Anger against God himself (for who else could he be angry with?) for smiting his Mushroom Gourd,
Yet so it was, and so unequally, as well as feverish did his Pulse beatrice, that he justified his Anger against God himself (for who Else could he be angry with?) for smiting his Mushroom Gourd,
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but could have had Patience enough, and it may be some Pleasure too, to see his Prophecy confirmed, by the Destruction of so many thousand Innocents (among greater Sinners) as dwelt in that great City Nineveh.
but could have had Patience enough, and it may be Some Pleasure too, to see his Prophecy confirmed, by the Destruction of so many thousand Innocents (among greater Sinners) as dwelled in that great city Nineveh.
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I do not, I dare not say, that when there is a just Evidence of our being in an Error, we must not change an Error for a Truth: That were to give unto a perverse Stubbornness, the Honour of a well-principled Stability.
I do not, I Dare not say, that when there is a just Evidence of our being in an Error, we must not change an Error for a Truth: That were to give unto a perverse Stubbornness, the Honour of a well-principled Stability.
they forsake what they formerly held and professed, and upon good grounds too: Only they knew not how to manage them, and are captivated by the Assailant.
they forsake what they formerly held and professed, and upon good grounds too: Only they knew not how to manage them, and Are captivated by the Assailant.
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I find but very few of them (upon such Temptations) who will have recourse to them, to try what satisfaction they can give them against the Adversaries Arguments,
I find but very few of them (upon such Temptations) who will have recourse to them, to try what satisfaction they can give them against the Adversaries Arguments,
Doth not this give abundant evidence, that they are so far chain'd by their precipitate Choice of a new Opinion, that they are afraid of being better informed,
Does not this give abundant evidence, that they Are so Far chained by their precipitate Choice of a new Opinion, that they Are afraid of being better informed,
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I must acknowledg, that it requires much of a Spirit of Wisdom, Love, Meekness, and Impartiality to discharge either of these parts becoming Christians:
I must acknowledge, that it requires much of a Spirit of Wisdom, Love, Meekness, and Impartiality to discharge either of these parts becoming Christians:
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I have no small Opinion of that of Bernard, Omnia enim in confessione lavantur, nisi quod ea quae sponte dicunt aliis, ab aliis patienter audire non possunt.
I have no small Opinion of that of Bernard, Omnia enim in Confessi lavantur, nisi quod ea Quae sponte dicunt Others, ab Others Patienter Audire non possunt.
And whereas Love and Wisdom would, that as bitter Pills are wrapped in Gold, and a sowre Portion made more tolerable by sweetning; so Reproofs should be prefaced with due Commendations, of the goodness and worth of the Person reproved,
And whereas Love and Wisdom would, that as bitter Pills Are wrapped in Gold, and a sour Portion made more tolerable by sweetening; so Reproofs should be prefaced with due Commendations, of the Goodness and worth of the Person reproved,
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This was the great Example of Christ the divine Wisdom, in five of his Epistles to the seven Churches of Asia; worthy to be considered by all in giving Reproof.
This was the great Exampl of christ the divine Wisdom, in five of his Epistles to the seven Churches of Asia; worthy to be considered by all in giving Reproof.
But where is the Reprover that regards so to govern his own Spirit? What Wrath commonly in the Countenance? What biting Words? What remembrances of former and other present Faults? What deafness to all just Justifications? What discomposure and interestedness to Condemn? And as little Judgment and Charity to consider and weigh with our selves before-hand, what may be said for the Person supposed Faulty, by which we should put our selves in his Case.
But where is the Reprover that regards so to govern his own Spirit? What Wrath commonly in the Countenance? What biting Words? What remembrances of former and other present Faults? What deafness to all just Justifications? What discomposure and interestedness to Condemn? And as little Judgement and Charity to Consider and weigh with our selves beforehand, what may be said for the Person supposed Faulty, by which we should put our selves in his Case.
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It was an excellent Spir•t appeared in the Church of Rome, writing an Epistle of Reproof to the Church at Corinth: I will give you a shred for a Sample.
It was an excellent Spir•t appeared in the Church of Rome, writing an Epistle of Reproof to the Church At Corinth: I will give you a shred for a Sample.
Haec Clarissimi, non tantum ut vos officii vestri admoneamus scribimus, sedut nos ipsos commone faciamus; In eodem enim stadio versamur, & certamen idem nobis impendit. i. e.
Haec Clarissimi, non Tantum ut vos Officii Yours admoneamus Scribimus, sedut nos ipsos Common Faciamus; In Eodem enim Stadio versamur, & certamen idem nobis impendit. i. e.
It hath been said of the Grecian Stage-Players, that for that Stageturn they had so furnished themselves with excellent Sentences, that honest and wise Men were ashamed to use them,
It hath been said of the Grecian Stage-Players, that for that Stageturn they had so furnished themselves with excellent Sentences, that honest and wise Men were ashamed to use them,
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Who shall deliver me from the Body of this Death? I take it to be neither boldness nor uncharitableness to affirm, that where with the Knowledg, the Grace of God is in Truth, tho there may be,
Who shall deliver me from the Body of this Death? I take it to be neither boldness nor uncharitableness to affirm, that where with the Knowledge, the Grace of God is in Truth, though there may be,
And that there is such a looseness among Professors this day, from the Paths that are professedly leading to our Duty and true Felicity, needs no secret Search, no elaborate Enquiries to find the sad proof of.
And that there is such a looseness among Professors this day, from the Paths that Are professedly leading to our Duty and true Felicity, needs no secret Search, no elaborate Enquiries to find the sad proof of.
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But when God frown'd on him by adverse Providences, what became of his Confidence? where was his Mountain? He then had a Heart melted like Wax, his Spirit was as Water in a Storm all disordered.
But when God frowned on him by adverse Providences, what became of his Confidence? where was his Mountain? He then had a Heart melted like Wax, his Spirit was as Water in a Storm all disordered.
It is said of our English Nation, that they hurry from one extream to another, are alway Strangers to Moderation. I was so self-indulging as not to believe it a long time, I took my own Nation (as plain Country People do) to be every way worthy, because it was mine own. But if this last Age hath not proved us more than disposed to Extreams, no Nation ever was proved so.
It is said of our English nation, that they hurry from one extreme to Another, Are always Strangers to Moderation. I was so Self-indulging as not to believe it a long time, I took my own nation (as plain Country People do) to be every Way worthy, Because it was mine own. But if this last Age hath not proved us more than disposed to Extremes, no nation ever was proved so.
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When Men have gotten Power, then nothing but Tyranny, Domineering, Scorn, and Contempt of all Mankind except their Superiors: A Spirit full of Revenge and Cruelty;
When Men have got Power, then nothing but Tyranny, Domineering, Scorn, and Contempt of all Mankind except their Superiors: A Spirit full of Revenge and Cruelty;
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nothing more pleasant than to make them, especially who have wronged them, feel how big they now are, by laying all their weight on them, that they may expire in Groans.
nothing more pleasant than to make them, especially who have wronged them, feel how big they now Are, by laying all their weight on them, that they may expire in Groans.
It answers all things, as far as the most violent Passions can carry it, which are become its perfect Slaves. In this Argument there is Field-room enough to fill a Volume.
It answers all things, as Far as the most violent Passion can carry it, which Are become its perfect Slaves. In this Argument there is Field-room enough to fill a Volume.
I would only ask a few Questions, and they are, What thinking Men say, preach and print of the Weight, Worth and necessity of that Measure of the World (if that word may pass for the present) which Men press unto? the Means and Spirits laid out to obtain it? the value of it when the most is made of it that can be possible? Really there is so general a Consent to what the Scripture speaks of its Vanity to those great Ends of Satisfaction, its Snares to intangle in all Evil, its Fumes and Vapours to intoxicate Men both seeking and finding it, desiring and possessing it;
I would only ask a few Questions, and they Are, What thinking Men say, preach and print of the Weight, Worth and necessity of that Measure of the World (if that word may pass for the present) which Men press unto? the Means and Spirits laid out to obtain it? the valve of it when the most is made of it that can be possible? Really there is so general a Consent to what the Scripture speaks of its Vanity to those great Ends of Satisfaction, its Snares to entangle in all Evil, its Fumes and Vapours to intoxicate Men both seeking and finding it, desiring and possessing it;
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that we may call it by all the hard Names imaginable, charge its Idolatrizers with setting their Eyes and Hearts on that which is not, with all the Folly, Wrong to God, Ruin to their own Souls we can express:
that we may call it by all the hard Names imaginable, charge its Idolatrizers with setting their Eyes and Hearts on that which is not, with all the Folly, Wrong to God, Ruin to their own Souls we can express:
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and (it may be) the Conscience of Guilt in this matter, and the Heart resolved notwithstanding to continue it, shall send forth a faint Sigh, and go away a little sad for the present, as the young Man after he had heard from Christ what was not fit for his turn.
and (it may be) the Conscience of Gilded in this matter, and the Heart resolved notwithstanding to continue it, shall send forth a faint Sighs, and go away a little sad for the present, as the young Man After he had herd from christ what was not fit for his turn.
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Where is the Rule and Government of Mens Spirits, that are so perfectly, violently and constantly contrary to those Sentiments? What Account can they give to themselves? or do they dare to call themselves to any Account at all in this matter? Certainly the God of this World cannot but laugh and triumph at this almost universal Folly and Madness, whereby Men with wind and stream are hurried on to serve his malicious Ends. Quem Deus pro malis suis abjicit, fit Diaboli pabulum; quapropter si inescam inimici dari nolumus, non debemus esse terreni:
Where is the Rule and Government of Men's Spirits, that Are so perfectly, violently and constantly contrary to those Sentiments? What Account can they give to themselves? or do they Dare to call themselves to any Account At all in this matter? Certainly the God of this World cannot but laugh and triumph At this almost universal Folly and Madness, whereby Men with wind and stream Are hurried on to serve his malicious Ends. Whom Deus Pro malis suis abjicit, fit Diaboli pabulum; quapropter si inescam Inimici dari nolumus, non debemus esse Terreni:
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What a mad thing is Anger? He that cannot so rule his Spirit, as to preserve it from being at all prevailed on by this Passion, in vain doth he hope afterward to correct it, till it has with the fiercest Horse run it self out of Breath,
What a mad thing is Anger? He that cannot so Rule his Spirit, as to preserve it from being At all prevailed on by this Passion, in vain does he hope afterwards to correct it, till it has with the Fiercest Horse run it self out of Breath,
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It is Furor brevis, it is so void of all Deference to the Understanding, that it will have an absolute Soveraignty or Tyranny; All true it saith, all Good it doth,
It is furor brevis, it is so void of all Deference to the Understanding, that it will have an absolute Sovereignty or Tyranny; All true it Says, all Good it does,
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Solomon himself, a most wise King in his Youth, plaid the fool in his old Age, broke the Bonds of Duty and Loyalty to his God, Equity to his Subjects, and Prudence to himself;
Solomon himself, a most wise King in his Youth, played the fool in his old Age, broke the Bonds of Duty and Loyalty to his God, Equity to his Subject's, and Prudence to himself;
Children before they can speak, can fight, and shew sad Tokens of what they would do, did not their Impotency rather than their Innocency restrain them.
Children before they can speak, can fight, and show sad Tokens of what they would do, did not their Impotency rather than their Innocency restrain them.
Haman would revenge Mordecai 's Contempt, with the utter Destruction of the Jews. Yea, David would leave neither Nabal nor any of his alive that could piss against the Wall,
Haman would revenge Mordecai is Contempt, with the utter Destruction of the jews. Yea, David would leave neither Nabal nor any of his alive that could piss against the Wall,
All these Evidences (and many more that might be added) speak plainly the Ʋnruliness of Mens Spirits, what a poor ineffectual thing the Understanding and Conscience is among Men.
All these Evidences (and many more that might be added) speak plainly the Ʋnruliness of Men's Spirits, what a poor ineffectual thing the Understanding and Conscience is among Men.
As it was before the Floud, the Earth is now filled with Violence, which Men begin, by first violating their own Understandings and Consciences, by neglecting and rejecting the Government of their own Spirits.
As it was before the Flood, the Earth is now filled with Violence, which Men begin, by First violating their own Understandings and Consciences, by neglecting and rejecting the Government of their own Spirits.
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It is a pitiful Slavery to have our Peace, and by consequence our All (for what is any thing to us without Peace ) in the Power of others, of others that are not in their own Power. What an easy and a light thing is it for another,
It is a pitiful Slavery to have our Peace, and by consequence our All (for what is any thing to us without Peace) in the Power of Others, of Others that Are not in their own Power. What an easy and a Light thing is it for Another,
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for every mean, foolish, insignificant Person to give us a bad Word, a wry Look, a neglectful scornful Behaviour, to wrong us in our Goods and good Name.
for every mean, foolish, insignificant Person to give us a bad Word, a wry Look, a neglectful scornful Behaviour, to wrong us in our Goods and good Name.
yea what are the Principles and Habits of Grace or Vertue (we suppose and profess our selves qualified with) good for, without being exerted to Self-government:
yea what Are the Principles and Habits of Grace or Virtue (we suppose and profess our selves qualified with) good for, without being exerted to Self-government:
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Our Understandings and Consciences have a greater Province to take care of, and Conduct than the outward Face of our Conversation, which is exposed to the observation of Men.
Our Understandings and Consciences have a greater Province to take care of, and Conduct than the outward Face of our Conversation, which is exposed to the observation of Men.
Thirdly, That Man that rules his own Spirit, is prepared to all Duties which he understands to be such, to all Injoyments, to possess them and dispose them honestly, holily, comfortably,
Thirdly, That Man that rules his own Spirit, is prepared to all Duties which he understands to be such, to all Enjoyments, to possess them and dispose them honestly, holily, comfortably,
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but for use and service utterly awkward and unfit, that must be brought to another pass before they will move readily in the Road and Path into which the Rider gently directs them.
but for use and service utterly awkward and unfit, that must be brought to Another pass before they will move readily in the Road and Path into which the Rider gently directs them.
and also in the Eyes of God conform to the new Creature, which is said to be God's Workmanship created in Christ Jesus unto good Works, i. e. every way disposed to them.
and also in the Eyes of God conform to the new Creature, which is said to be God's Workmanship created in christ jesus unto good Works, i. e. every Way disposed to them.
And as to our Injoyments, according to the Government we have of our Spirits, they will be serviceable to God's Glory, comfortable to our selves, useful to others.
And as to our Enjoyments, according to the Government we have of our Spirits, they will be serviceable to God's Glory, comfortable to our selves, useful to Others.
Whereas, having the Rule of our own Spirits, these Servants shal not become our Masters nor our Miseries. We shall give them their Lodgings where they ought to be;
Whereas, having the Rule of our own Spirits, these Servants shall not become our Masters nor our Misery's. We shall give them their Lodgings where they ought to be;
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This well-govern'd Spirit hath a sweet Influence also on us, in reference to Afflictions. As our Pleasures in Ease and Injoyments, so our Griefs under Crosses will be moderate.
This well-governed Spirit hath a sweet Influence also on us, in Referente to Afflictions. As our Pleasures in Ease and Enjoyments, so our Griefs under Crosses will be moderate.
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It is a vain thing for any to conclude their Estate good, their Character good who do not take Christ's Yoak on them, who use not their Understandings to direct their Wills,
It is a vain thing for any to conclude their Estate good, their Character good who do not take Christ's Yoke on them, who use not their Understandings to Direct their Wills,
and mortify the Extravagancies and Corruptions of their Affections. SECT. II. Twelve Directions and means for the obtaining the rule and government of our own Spirits.
and mortify the Extravagancies and Corruptions of their Affections. SECT. II Twelve Directions and means for the obtaining the Rule and government of our own Spirits.
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It is this that weighs in the ballance, and brings to the touch-stone that we may discern the quality and quantity of things we are concerned to judg of, and their true tendencies.
It is this that weighs in the balance, and brings to the touchstone that we may discern the quality and quantity of things we Are concerned to judge of, and their true tendencies.
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And there is this eminent difference between rational and irrational Creatures, that the later being conducted by instinct, they move by pure inclination almost as naturally and as necessarily as the fire upwards, and heavy bodies downward:
And there is this eminent difference between rational and irrational Creatures, that the later being conducted by instinct, they move by pure inclination almost as naturally and as necessarily as the fire upward, and heavy bodies downward:
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Whereas man as a rational and intelligent being is committed by the wise Creator to the conduct of his Reason duly improved, to elect or reject as it represents, which necessarily requires Consideration.
Whereas man as a rational and intelligent being is committed by the wise Creator to the conduct of his Reason duly improved, to elect or reject as it represents, which necessarily requires Consideration.
According to this Seneca gives this excellent sentence, Tunc per rationem recte vives, si omnia prius existimes & perpendes & ex natura eorum dignitatem constituas. Then a man lives according to Reason,
According to this Senecca gives this excellent sentence, Tunc per rationem recte vives, si omnia prius existimes & perpendes & ex Nature Their dignitatem constituas. Then a man lives according to Reason,
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The beasts, yea the most dull and stupid of them will act at a more becoming rate than man without consideration. What follows in the next Verse, speaks home to our purpose:
The beasts, yea the most dull and stupid of them will act At a more becoming rate than man without consideration. What follows in the next Verse, speaks home to our purpose:
Thirdly, Inquire effectual•y into the make and constitution of thine own spirit; and especially to find out wherein thy spirit is most inclined to disorder, what inordinate affection is most prevailing in thee.
Thirdly, Inquire effectual•y into the make and constitution of thine own Spirit; and especially to find out wherein thy Spirit is most inclined to disorder, what inordinate affection is most prevailing in thee.
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else he will act at the same rate of indiscretion and disappointment, as the Physitian who prescribes but one and the same remedy and method for all Patients and Diseases.
Else he will act At the same rate of indiscretion and disappointment, as the physician who prescribes but one and the same remedy and method for all Patients and Diseases.
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and the examples of so many Worthies who were already crowned with it, that we would lay aside every weight, and the sin that doth so easily beset us. We must attend to the discharging our selves of all hinderances of our exact and speedy walking with God;
and the Examples of so many Worthies who were already crowned with it, that we would lay aside every weight, and the since that does so Easily beset us. We must attend to the discharging our selves of all hindrances of our exact and speedy walking with God;
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He knew well that if his principal enemy, and he on whom the rest so much depended, were overcome, all the rest would soon be discouraged, routed, and flee.
He knew well that if his principal enemy, and he on whom the rest so much depended, were overcome, all the rest would soon be discouraged, routed, and flee.
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It was no solo•cism in the good old plain hearted Latimer, citing that Text, Watch therefore, for your adversary the Devil walketh about, &c. in his Sermon he bid his hearers learn somewhat of the Devil for shame,
It was no solo•cism in the good old plain hearted Latimer, citing that Text, Watch Therefore, for your adversary the devil walks about, etc. in his Sermon he bid his hearers Learn somewhat of the devil for shame,
The Apostle Paul in his Conversion had as great a blow, and as signal a violence from Heaven against all disobedience to that Jesus, whom before he hated and persecuted, that one would think he should have had every irregular affection wholly mortified;
The Apostle Paul in his Conversion had as great a blow, and as signal a violence from Heaven against all disobedience to that jesus, whom before he hated and persecuted, that one would think he should have had every irregular affection wholly mortified;
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Yet after a while, when its fervor is a little spent, inordinate affections will find work enough to do for all her powers, for every grace, with whatever assistance from without, or from above.
Yet After a while, when its fervor is a little spent, inordinate affections will find work enough to do for all her Powers, for every grace, with whatever assistance from without, or from above.
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the perversness and resistance of these wretched habits may tire our best spirits in every incounter, to no purpose (as we may be tempted to think) this is apt to be wofully dish•artning,
the perverseness and resistance of these wretched habits may tire our best spirits in every encounter, to no purpose (as we may be tempted to think) this is apt to be woefully dish•artning,
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yet when they have been once broken and tamed, how easie, how sweet will the government of thy spirit be to thee? Habits of Grace will apparently prevail.
yet when they have been once broken and tamed, how easy, how sweet will the government of thy Spirit be to thee? Habits of Grace will apparently prevail.
We have so many sad representations of unruly licentious spirits, and voluntiers in all manner of wickedness, that we need not be at the cost and guilt of forcing some into that pit, we would preserve our selves or others from.
We have so many sad representations of unruly licentious spirits, and Volunteers in all manner of wickedness, that we need not be At the cost and guilt of forcing Some into that pit, we would preserve our selves or Others from.
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We have among our selves a custom to put our garments on others backs (especially on theirs who are much of our own make) to understand thereby the better how they will become our own. If we were but as wise and faithful in our soul-concerns, their health and beauty,
We have among our selves a custom to put our garments on Others backs (especially on theirs who Are much of our own make) to understand thereby the better how they will become our own. If we were but as wise and faithful in our soul-concerns, their health and beauty,
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How ugly does wrath and passion, a morose, froward, uncultivated distemper look in another? and is not the same thing in our selves really as deformed? Who thinks that man or womans converse worth having,
How ugly does wrath and passion, a morose, froward, uncultivated distemper look in Another? and is not the same thing in our selves really as deformed? Who thinks that man or woman's converse worth having,
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or rather n•t to be avoided with some inconveniency, who is a thief, a lyar, a tale-bearer, a make-bate, revengeful, proud, contemptuous, a self-lover and pleaser only? If thou canst find any of these bad qualities in thine own spirit, hate them as much as thou dost the same in others;
or rather n•t to be avoided with Some inconveniency, who is a thief, a liar, a talebearer, a makebate, revengeful, proud, contemptuous, a self-lover and pleaser only? If thou Canst find any of these bad qualities in thine own Spirit, hate them as much as thou dost the same in Others;
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and as monstrous and deadly as any of the former, e. g. forgetfulness of God, enmity to the power of Godliness, unbelief, inordinate love of the world, and the like.
and as monstrous and deadly as any of the former, e. g. forgetfulness of God, enmity to the power of Godliness, unbelief, inordinate love of the world, and the like.
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or they are such hardned wretches as to think (or at least venture it) that they may make more bold with God than with the least of ten thousand among sinful mortal men.
or they Are such hardened wretches as to think (or At least venture it) that they may make more bold with God than with the least of ten thousand among sinful Mortal men.
Certainly the belief of a Deity is but a very superficial thing with most. But I hope I have now to deal with thee, who art perswaded to be a man, to behave thy self as such, and as a Christian also.
Certainly the belief of a Deity is but a very superficial thing with most. But I hope I have now to deal with thee, who art persuaded to be a man, to behave thy self as such, and as a Christian also.
Let a farther sense of this God enter thy soul, and it will not be easie for thee willingly or carelesly to give thy self (no not in thy inward man) a scope to any sin.
Let a farther sense of this God enter thy soul, and it will not be easy for thee willingly or carelessly to give thy self (no not in thy inward man) a scope to any since.
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Upon the consideration of the prevalency of the sense of Gods eye on us, those who live at loose, without this Law of restraint, are frequently in Scripture said to forget God,
Upon the consideration of the prevalency of the sense of God's eye on us, those who live At lose, without this Law of restraint, Are frequently in Scripture said to forget God,
We may observe that sickness when it threatens death, or any eminent danger of death, gives men some sense of him with whom they have to do, quickens the thoughts of that account they are to give of themselves to God.
We may observe that sickness when it threatens death, or any eminent danger of death, gives men Some sense of him with whom they have to do, quickens the thoughts of that account they Are to give of themselves to God.
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The justice and goodness of it is beyond all dispute. All thy Objections against it, are but the blind reluctancies, and perverse Cavils of sensuality.
The Justice and Goodness of it is beyond all dispute. All thy Objections against it, Are but the blind Reluctancies, and perverse Cavils of sensuality.
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But when once 'tis come to this plain result, that 'tis both thy duty and happiness to govern thy Spirit to a compliance with the Divine Law, all genuine evidences are on that side,
But when once it's come to this plain result, that it's both thy duty and happiness to govern thy Spirit to a compliance with the Divine Law, all genuine evidences Are on that side,
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The highest expression of this we have in, the man after Gods own Heart: I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy Righteous judgments.
The highest expression of this we have in, the man After God's own Heart: I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy Righteous Judgments.
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Eleventh, Entertain and foster those Evangelical, Vital, powerful Principles in thy Soul, which are the parts of the new Creature, and the Divine Image.
Eleventh, Entertain and foster those Evangelical, Vital, powerful Principles in thy Soul, which Are the parts of the new Creature, and the Divine Image.
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and a walking without their prevailing contradictions, righteously, soberly, and godly in this World; following with the greatest spontaneity and self-gratifying, the Conduct of a Divinely instructed understanding.
and a walking without their prevailing contradictions, righteously, soberly, and godly in this World; following with the greatest spontaneity and self-gratifying, the Conduct of a Divinely instructed understanding.
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In and by our addresses to this founta•n of all good and goodness, we shall meet a sweet calm over-spreading our souls, in a full and delightful resignation of our all to God;
In and by our Addresses to this founta•n of all good and Goodness, we shall meet a sweet Cam overspreading our Souls, in a full and delightful resignation of our all to God;
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and Sow, and be diligent without some hope of a Crop. I am almost confident that the issue of such Applications to the Throne of Grace, do seldom leave the Soul in a known sinful passion.
and Sow, and be diligent without Some hope of a Crop. I am almost confident that the issue of such Applications to the Throne of Grace, do seldom leave the Soul in a known sinful passion.
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And I would not have you think that man prays without faith, that can heartily say, Thy will be done. But I shall also say, that tho all these qualifications of Prayer are thy duty,
And I would not have you think that man prays without faith, that can heartily say, Thy will be done. But I shall also say, that though all these qualifications of Prayer Are thy duty,
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