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THE KILLING POWER OF THE LAW.
THE KILLING POWER OF THE LAW.
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Rom. 7. 9. For I was once alive without the Law, but when the Commandment came, sin revived, and I died.
Rom. 7. 9. For I was once alive without the Law, but when the Commandment Come, since revived, and I died.
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IN these words the Apostle shewes Two things; First, What a jolly man he thought himself to be whilst he was a Pharisee,
IN these words the Apostle shows Two things; First, What a jolly man he Thought himself to be while he was a Pharisee,
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before the Lord wrought upon him by the Law:
before the Lord wrought upon him by the Law:
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Secondly, What a miserable wretched creature he saw himself to be when the Lord took him in hand,Secondly, What a miserable wretched creature he saw himself to be when the Lord took him in hand,
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and discovered his sins unto him, before the Law came home unto him, and convinced his Conscience;
and discovered his Sins unto him, before the Law Come home unto him, and convinced his Conscience;
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he thought himself to be alive, but when the commandment came, sin revived, and he died.
he Thought himself to be alive, but when the Commandment Come, since revived, and he died.
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1. In the former we may observe Two things: First, The jolliness of the Apostle, he thought himself to be alive;
1. In the former we may observe Two things: First, The jolliness of the Apostle, he Thought himself to be alive;
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I was alive without the Law, I was a Pharisee, and thought my self to be alive, I fasted twice a week,
I was alive without the Law, I was a Pharisee, and Thought my self to be alive, I fasted twice a Week,
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and prayed every day, and made long prayers each day;
and prayed every day, and made long Prayers each day;
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when he considered how he walked thus in all the Ordinances of God, he thought if this was not to be alive, he knew not what it was to be alive;
when he considered how he walked thus in all the Ordinances of God, he Thought if this was not to be alive, he knew not what it was to be alive;
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I was alive once without the Law.
I was alive once without the Law.
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Secondly, We have here the cause why he had this good conceit of himself, it was because he was without the law, the law of God had not convinced him, it had not discovered his miserable and wretched estate unto him;
Secondly, We have Here the cause why he had this good conceit of himself, it was Because he was without the law, the law of God had not convinced him, it had not discovered his miserable and wretched estate unto him;
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though he had some understanding in the literal sense of the Law, yet the Law was not yet come home unto him, he was as yet without the law,
though he had Some understanding in the literal sense of the Law, yet the Law was not yet come home unto him, he was as yet without the law,
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and that was the reason of that good conceit he had of himself, he did esteem himself to be alive.
and that was the reason of that good conceit he had of himself, he did esteem himself to be alive.
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And then again in the latter part; When the commandment came, sin revived, but I died.
And then again in the latter part; When the Commandment Come, since revived, but I died.
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There we may also observe Two things.
There we may also observe Two things.
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First, The law shewed him what a wretched estate and condition he was in, for all his self conceitednesse, sin revived and I died:
First, The law showed him what a wretched estate and condition he was in, for all his self conceitedness, since revived and I died:
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though I thought before I was alive, yet when the commandement came, sin revived, and I died;
though I Thought before I was alive, yet when the Commandment Come, since revived, and I died;
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I saw I was a dead man, when the Lord took me in hand, to deal with me,
I saw I was a dead man, when the Lord took me in hand, to deal with me,
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and let me see how my case stood before him.
and let me see how my case stood before him.
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Howsoever I thought my self to be in a good case before, now I saw I was but a dead man;
Howsoever I Thought my self to be in a good case before, now I saw I was but a dead man;
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I did not see such evil, and such a masse of corruption before;
I did not see such evil, and such a mass of corruption before;
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but when the Lord discovered my self unto my self, and when I saw the Spiritualnesse of the law,
but when the Lord discovered my self unto my self, and when I saw the Spiritualness of the law,
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then I saw that sin was alive in me, and I died;
then I saw that since was alive in me, and I died;
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when I saw how I ought to behave my self in my affections, and in my inward man,
when I saw how I ought to behave my self in my affections, and in my inward man,
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then sin revived, and I for my part was a dead man, I was fain to come down from those high conceits, and imaginations I had before. Secondly.
then since revived, and I for my part was a dead man, I was fain to come down from those high conceits, and Imaginations I had before. Secondly.
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We have here the cause why he was thus brought down, it was because of the commandment of God which came home unto him, the law of God came home unto his conscience,
We have Here the cause why he was thus brought down, it was Because of the Commandment of God which Come home unto him, the law of God Come home unto his conscience,
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and discovered unto him, how it was with him, and it made him to shake in the apprehension of his own estate, that he was but a dead man,
and discovered unto him, how it was with him, and it made him to shake in the apprehension of his own estate, that he was but a dead man,
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and that he had gone to hell, and perished everlastingly, if he had continued in that estate and condition.
and that he had gone to hell, and perished everlastingly, if he had continued in that estate and condition.
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I intend at this time to treat of the former part, Without the law I was once alive:
I intend At this time to Treat of the former part, Without the law I was once alive:
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and here Two things must be opened: First, what doth the Apostle mean, by without the Law:
and Here Two things must be opened: First, what does the Apostle mean, by without the Law:
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Secondly, What doth he mean when he saith, I was once alive.
Secondly, What does he mean when he Says, I was once alive.
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1. For the first, When the Apostle saith he was without the law, he doth not mean simply, that he did think himself without the Law, that is, without the binding Authority of the Law,
1. For the First, When the Apostle Says he was without the law, he does not mean simply, that he did think himself without the Law, that is, without the binding authority of the Law,
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for so no reasonable creature is, yea, indeed no creature at all is without the law of God,
for so no reasonable creature is, yea, indeed no creature At all is without the law of God,
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for there is a Law of Obedience imposed upon all the creatures and the unreasonable creatures do keep the Law that is imposed upon them by God;
for there is a Law of obedience imposed upon all the creatures and the unreasonable creatures do keep the Law that is imposed upon them by God;
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and howsoever reasonable creatures depart from this law and break it, yet they are under the binding power of this Law;
and howsoever reasonable creatures depart from this law and break it, yet they Are under the binding power of this Law;
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therefore the Apostle doth not thus mean that he was without the Law, therefore we must know, that to be without the law is taken Four wayes:
Therefore the Apostle does not thus mean that he was without the Law, Therefore we must know, that to be without the law is taken Four ways:
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First, To be without the Law, is meant, to be without the promulgation and publishing of the Law,
First, To be without the Law, is meant, to be without the Promulgation and publishing of the Law,
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and so the Heathen only are said to be without the Law, as we may see Rom. 2. 12. there the Heathen are said to be without the Law: that is, without the promulgation of the Law, it was published only to the Jewes upon Mount Sinai, and so Paul was not without the law.
and so the Heathen only Are said to be without the Law, as we may see Rom. 2. 12. there the Heathen Are said to be without the Law: that is, without the Promulgation of the Law, it was published only to the Jews upon Mount Sinai, and so Paul was not without the law.
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Secondly, It is taken in regard of the literal knowledge of the Law, and so ignorant people are said to be without the law of God;
Secondly, It is taken in regard of the literal knowledge of the Law, and so ignorant people Are said to be without the law of God;
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they know not the Law of God;
they know not the Law of God;
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and in this sense Paul was not without the law, he was trained up in the law, he was learned in the law,
and in this sense Paul was not without the law, he was trained up in the law, he was learned in the law,
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for he was brought up at the feet of Gamaliel, Acts 22. 3. so that he had the logical meaning of the law,
for he was brought up At the feet of Gamaliel, Acts 22. 3. so that he had the logical meaning of the law,
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and was able to speak of the points of Religion, better then a thousand millions of carnal men, he had the literal knowledge of the law.
and was able to speak of the points of Religion, better then a thousand millions of carnal men, he had the literal knowledge of the law.
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Thirdly, It is taken in regard of the moral obedience to the law, and so wicked men are said to be without the law,
Thirdly, It is taken in regard of the moral Obedience to the law, and so wicked men Are said to be without the law,
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as we may see, 1 Tim. 1. 9. The law is not given to a righteous man,
as we may see, 1 Tim. 1. 9. The law is not given to a righteous man,
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but to the lawless and disobedient; but to the lawless and disobedient;
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wicked men are lawless, they live as if there were no law, drunkards and prophane persons,
wicked men Are lawless, they live as if there were no law, drunkards and profane Persons,
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as they are said to live without God in the world, so they are said to live without law,
as they Are said to live without God in the world, so they Are said to live without law,
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as if there were no law to bind them;
as if there were no law to bind them;
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they are people that are not to be held within any compasse, they take notice of no command to rule in their hearts, and rectifie their lives;
they Are people that Are not to be held within any compass, they take notice of no command to Rule in their hearts, and rectify their lives;
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and in this sense Paul was not without the law neither, for he lived after the most strict and exact sect of the Pharisees, Phil. 3. 4, 5. If any man think he hath whereof he may trust in the flesh, I much more, circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin,
and in this sense Paul was not without the law neither, for he lived After the most strict and exact sect of the Pharisees, Philip 3. 4, 5. If any man think he hath whereof he may trust in the Flesh, I much more, circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin,
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an Hebrew of the Hebrews, as touching the Law, a Pharisee; an Hebrew of the Hebrews, as touching the Law, a Pharisee;
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he was one that fasted and curbed himself, yea, he kept two Fasts a week, (as those Pharisees did, that were of the better rank) he prayed daily,
he was one that fasted and curbed himself, yea, he kept two Fasts a Week, (as those Pharisees did, that were of the better rank) he prayed daily,
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and performed the duties of Religion, and there was no outward ordinance of the Law, which he performed not;
and performed the duties of Religion, and there was no outward Ordinance of the Law, which he performed not;
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he was one that was conformable to the letter of the law, according as he understood the Law;
he was one that was conformable to the Letter of the law, according as he understood the Law;
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he was morally obedient to the Law; he was no extortioner, nor unjust person; no, he did the works of the Law, and those things contained in the Law;
he was morally obedient to the Law; he was no extortioner, nor unjust person; no, he did the works of the Law, and those things contained in the Law;
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nay, there was no body that could challenge him with any blame;
nay, there was no body that could challenge him with any blame;
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none that were familiar with him, could say any thing to tax him withal, when he was in his ignorance, and blindness;
none that were familiar with him, could say any thing to Tax him withal, when he was in his ignorance, and blindness;
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therefore in this sense he was not without the Law.
Therefore in this sense he was not without the Law.
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Fourthly, Therefore in the Fourth place, we are said to be without the Law in regard of the spiritual sense of the law,
Fourthly, Therefore in the Fourth place, we Are said to be without the Law in regard of the spiritual sense of the law,
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and so Paul was without the law; he did not clearly understand the divine and spiritual sense of the law;
and so Paul was without the law; he did not clearly understand the divine and spiritual sense of the law;
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he did not see the glory and the beauty of the law of God, how it did discover all the breaches of righteousness,
he did not see the glory and the beauty of the law of God, how it did discover all the Breaches of righteousness,
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how it reached to all the inner parts, how contrary the law of God was to all his nature;
how it reached to all the inner parts, how contrary the law of God was to all his nature;
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thus Paul understood not the spiritual nature of the law, he had not the spiritual understanding of the law,
thus Paul understood not the spiritual nature of the law, he had not the spiritual understanding of the law,
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and thus he was without the law. 2. Now for the other words, I was alive once;
and thus he was without the law. 2. Now for the other words, I was alive once;
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1. It is meant here spiritually towards God;
1. It is meant Here spiritually towards God;
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he doth not mean naturally, for he was alive naturally, both before and after the commandment came;
he does not mean naturally, for he was alive naturally, both before and After the Commandment Come;
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but the meaning is, he did not think himself to be such a wretched cursed creature as he was;
but the meaning is, he did not think himself to be such a wretched cursed creature as he was;
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he thought he had the fear of God in him, and true obedience in him;
he Thought he had the Fear of God in him, and true Obedience in him;
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he thought he had a spiritual kinde of life, as we may see Rom. 6. 11. Ye are dead (saith the Apostle) to sin, but are alive to God in Jesus Christ.
he Thought he had a spiritual kind of life, as we may see Rom. 6. 11. You Are dead (Says the Apostle) to since, but Are alive to God in jesus christ.
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And, Rom. 7. 13. Give not your members as weapons unto sin, but give your selves unto God,
And, Rom. 7. 13. Give not your members as weapons unto since, but give your selves unto God,
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as those that are alive from the dead. i.e. As those that have the pure and spiritual life of grace in them:as those that Are alive from the dead. i.e. As those that have the pure and spiritual life of grace in them:
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so Luk. 15. 24. This my son was dead, and is alive again; that is, spiritually alive again;
so Luk. 15. 24. This my son was dead, and is alive again; that is, spiritually alive again;
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he was a dead creature, he was departed from his father, which is the fountain of life;
he was a dead creature, he was departed from his father, which is the fountain of life;
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he was dead in sins and trespasses, he was a dead man, but now he is alive again, he hath spiritual life again.
he was dead in Sins and Trespasses, he was a dead man, but now he is alive again, he hath spiritual life again.
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2. To be alive is taken to be conceitedly so, alive in his own conceit, he hath not true life in him,
2. To be alive is taken to be conceitedly so, alive in his own conceit, he hath not true life in him,
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yet he doth imagine that he hath life in him, he thinks he hath life,
yet he does imagine that he hath life in him, he thinks he hath life,
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and is dead, Rev. 3. 1. I know thy works, thou hast a name thou livest, but thou art dead:
and is dead, Rev. 3. 1. I know thy works, thou hast a name thou Livest, but thou art dead:
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Here the Church of Sardis did imagine she was alive, and others conceived so;
Here the Church of Sardis did imagine she was alive, and Others conceived so;
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she seemed to be alive, and yet notwithstanding was dead, she had no true life in her:
she seemed to be alive, and yet notwithstanding was dead, she had no true life in her:
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she seemed to be alive, not only in the sight of others, but in her own apprehension;
she seemed to be alive, not only in the sighed of Others, but in her own apprehension;
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she seemed to be alive, and yet was dead; now this is the meaning of the words, without the law I was alive once;
she seemed to be alive, and yet was dead; now this is the meaning of the words, without the law I was alive once;
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that is, I thought my self to be alive; I apprehended my self to be no dead man, no damned man;
that is, I Thought my self to be alive; I apprehended my self to be no dead man, no damned man;
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I thought not my self to be under the wrath of God, and one that should perish evermore,
I Thought not my self to be under the wrath of God, and one that should perish evermore,
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if I continued in that estate wherein I was;
if I continued in that estate wherein I was;
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I hoped better things of my self, I saw these signs of grace and life in me,
I hoped better things of my self, I saw these Signs of grace and life in me,
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and I thought I was alive indeed, till the commandment came, till the law of God was pressed upon my conscience, and shewed me the contrary;
and I Thought I was alive indeed, till the Commandment Come, till the law of God was pressed upon my conscience, and showed me the contrary;
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I thought my self to be a very live man, and one that had some hope of eternal happiness,
I Thought my self to be a very live man, and one that had Some hope of Eternal happiness,
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and one that might enter into glory, I took my self to be alive; thus we see the meaning of the words.
and one that might enter into glory, I took my self to be alive; thus we see the meaning of the words.
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Now the Point I intend at this time to insist upon, is the liveliness of a carnal mans heart,
Now the Point I intend At this time to insist upon, is the liveliness of a carnal men heart,
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before the law comes home to him, and is pressed to him, and shews him his damnable estate,
before the law comes home to him, and is pressed to him, and shows him his damnable estate,
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and that he is dead in sins and trespasses, he hath some colour of righteousness, that he is moral and civil,
and that he is dead in Sins and Trespasses, he hath Some colour of righteousness, that he is moral and civil,
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and orderly, and he hath somthing that is like grace and life, he hath some hope towards God,
and orderly, and he hath something that is like grace and life, he hath Some hope towards God,
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and hath some kind of obedience, he seems to be obedient to the commandment of God;
and hath Some kind of Obedience, he seems to be obedient to the Commandment of God;
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before he is humbled by the law of God, he is a live creature.
before he is humbled by the law of God, he is a live creature.
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Here St. Paul shews it by his own example, Without the law I was once alive, noting out unto us,
Here Saint Paul shows it by his own Exampl, Without the law I was once alive, noting out unto us,
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how it is with every unhumbled man, with every unmortified man, that is not yet converted to God, he hath many things to say for himself,
how it is with every unhumbled man, with every unmortified man, that is not yet converted to God, he hath many things to say for himself,
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but he doth not understand the purenesse of the law, the law hath not yet killed him, it hath not yet pulled him flat down before almighty God:
but he does not understand the pureness of the law, the law hath not yet killed him, it hath not yet pulled him flat down before almighty God:
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a man that is unhumbled by the law of God is a live man, he will not be perswaded, that he is a dead, damned creature;
a man that is unhumbled by the law of God is a live man, he will not be persuaded, that he is a dead, damned creature;
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he doth apprehend and hope he hath life, it is so with men, before their conversion, they will not believe that they are damned creatures,
he does apprehend and hope he hath life, it is so with men, before their conversion, they will not believe that they Are damned creatures,
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and they think it uncharitablenesse in any to say they are damned creatures, and dead creatures, they will not believe it;
and they think it uncharitableness in any to say they Are damned creatures, and dead creatures, they will not believe it;
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so long as the law is not charged upon their consciences, so long as they see not how it is with them, they do verily apprehend that they have life in them, their hearts are not killed, their spirits are not dead within them, they are not pulled down in the apprehension of their own cursed estates before Almighty God:
so long as the law is not charged upon their Consciences, so long as they see not how it is with them, they do verily apprehend that they have life in them, their hearts Are not killed, their spirits Are not dead within them, they Are not pulled down in the apprehension of their own cursed estates before Almighty God:
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this is the thing I intend to insist upon.
this is the thing I intend to insist upon.
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2. For the Proof of the point, we may see, 1 Tim. 5. 5. there the Apostle speaking of Widows that lived in pleasure, saith, She that liveth in pleasure, is dead while she is alive;
2. For the Proof of the point, we may see, 1 Tim. 5. 5. there the Apostle speaking of Widows that lived in pleasure, Says, She that lives in pleasure, is dead while she is alive;
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that is, dead in pleasure, dead in sin, dead in the vanity of her own heart,
that is, dead in pleasure, dead in since, dead in the vanity of her own heart,
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and yet such a Widow liveth, she liveth not only a natural life, but she is alive in her own conceit in regard of a spiritual life;
and yet such a Widow lives, she lives not only a natural life, but she is alive in her own conceit in regard of a spiritual life;
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for if she conceived she were a dead creature, a damned creature, it would kill all her pleasure, it would kill the heart of any creature under heaven, it would break the neck of all her pleasure,
for if she conceived she were a dead creature, a damned creature, it would kill all her pleasure, it would kill the heart of any creature under heaven, it would break the neck of all her pleasure,
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but in that she took her pleasure, it was a plain token that she was not killed.
but in that she took her pleasure, it was a plain token that she was not killed.
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Now for the Opening of the Point, I will do these Three things: First, I will shew what this livelinesse is, and wherein it consists.
Now for the Opening of the Point, I will do these Three things: First, I will show what this liveliness is, and wherein it consists.
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Secondly, I will shew what the effects of it are. Thirdly the Uses. First I will shew what this livelinesse is, and it consists in these Three things;
Secondly, I will show what the effects of it Are. Thirdly the Uses. First I will show what this liveliness is, and it consists in these Three things;
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I could branch them into Four, but I will reduce them into Three Heads. 1. First, It consists in the non-appearance of a mans dead, and damned estate:
I could branch them into Four, but I will reduce them into Three Heads. 1. First, It consists in the non-appearance of a men dead, and damned estate:
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So long as a mans dead and damned estate doth not appear unto him, so long a man thinks he is alive,
So long as a men dead and damned estate does not appear unto him, so long a man thinks he is alive,
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and that he is not a dead man, he is not a man that hath the sentence of condemnation lying upon him,
and that he is not a dead man, he is not a man that hath the sentence of condemnation lying upon him,
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so long as the law hath not come, and shewed a man his wretched estate,
so long as the law hath not come, and showed a man his wretched estate,
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and made his damnable estate appear in its own colours unto him, why he is a live man, he conceives himself to be alive because the law of God hath not convinced him of the contrary:
and made his damnable estate appear in its own colours unto him, why he is a live man, he conceives himself to be alive Because the law of God hath not convinced him of the contrary:
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if the law of God doth seise upon a mans heart, and in its own colours appear to a mans eyes,
if the law of God does seize upon a men heart, and in its own colours appear to a men eyes,
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and hold it self as a glasse to a mans understanding, and shews him his wretchednesse,
and hold it self as a glass to a men understanding, and shows him his wretchedness,
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and what a cursed estate he is in before God, this will kill his very heart,
and what a cursed estate he is in before God, this will kill his very heart,
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and break the livelinesse that is in him, and make him burst out into out-cries, Oh! I am a dead man, I am a damned man;
and break the liveliness that is in him, and make him burst out into Outcries, Oh! I am a dead man, I am a damned man;
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so that the livelinesse that is here spoken of, consists in the non-appearance of a mans dead and damnable estate:
so that the liveliness that is Here spoken of, consists in the non-appearance of a men dead and damnable estate:
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As for example, an Adulterer, his damnable estate doth not appear to him, he knows not that he is a dead man, as Prov. 9. 18. He knows not that the dead are there,
As for Exampl, an Adulterer, his damnable estate does not appear to him, he knows not that he is a dead man, as Curae 9. 18. He knows not that the dead Are there,
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and that her guests are in the depth of hell: and that her guests Are in the depth of hell:
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when he goes to lie with his Whore, and commit his wickednesse, he doth not think that they are dead and damned men that are there,
when he Goes to lie with his Whore, and commit his wickedness, he does not think that they Are dead and damned men that Are there,
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nor that they are in the pit of Hell.
nor that they Are in the pit of Hell.
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Though his Conscience may tell him, that he is wicked, and sinful, and wretched, and that he is half dead;
Though his Conscience may tell him, that he is wicked, and sinful, and wretched, and that he is half dead;
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yet he is not a dead man, he is not absolutely a dead man, he doth not know this:
yet he is not a dead man, he is not absolutely a dead man, he does not know this:
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It may be he will confesse it, Lord, I am a dead man, Lord, I am a damned man;
It may be he will confess it, Lord, I am a dead man, Lord, I am a damned man;
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it may be he will confesse this in his prayer, because he hath some light,
it may be he will confess this in his prayer, Because he hath Some Light,
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but yet his heart is not taken down, the liveliness of his heart is not killed.
but yet his heart is not taken down, the liveliness of his heart is not killed.
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I will prove it to you:
I will prove it to you:
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for let another man, a Minister of God, or a child of God, say he is a dead man, a damned man, one that lies under the wrath of God, he will deny it,
for let Another man, a Minister of God, or a child of God, say he is a dead man, a damned man, one that lies under the wrath of God, he will deny it,
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and say he is uncharitable, and judgeth hardly, and why may he not be a live man,
and say he is uncharitable, and Judgeth hardly, and why may he not be a live man,
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and a good Christian? he hopes he is, he doth not know that he is a dead man;
and a good Christian? he hope's he is, he does not know that he is a dead man;
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as the wise-man speaks, Prov. 14. 12. There is a way that seemeth right to a man,
as the Wiseman speaks, Curae 14. 12. There is a Way that seems right to a man,
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but the issues thereof are death: but the issues thereof Are death:
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that is, there is a way that seems to be a way of life, and a man seems to be alive that walks in that way;
that is, there is a Way that seems to be a Way of life, and a man seems to be alive that walks in that Way;
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but the truth is, it is a way of death, and a man that goeth in that way is a dead man, and a damned man;
but the truth is, it is a Way of death, and a man that Goes in that Way is a dead man, and a damned man;
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but yet in the mean time, while he walks in that way, it seems to be a way of life unto him;
but yet in the mean time, while he walks in that Way, it seems to be a Way of life unto him;
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there is a non-appearance of the deadnesse, and damnednesse of a mans estate and condition that walks in that way,
there is a non-appearance of the deadness, and damnednesse of a men estate and condition that walks in that Way,
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and therefore it seems to him to be a right way, and a way of life,
and Therefore it seems to him to be a right Way, and a Way of life,
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and there is great hope in him that he shall live for evermore, and many men do walk in that way,
and there is great hope in him that he shall live for evermore, and many men do walk in that Way,
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and therefore it seems to him to be a right way, and a way of life;
and Therefore it seems to him to be a right Way, and a Way of life;
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it seems right to a man, but the end thereof is death:
it seems right to a man, but the end thereof is death:
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and this is the First thing, wherein this liveliness consists, the non-appearance of a mans dead and damned estate.
and this is the First thing, wherein this liveliness consists, the non-appearance of a men dead and damned estate.
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2. Secondly, It consists in Performance; he is able, as he conceives, to do the duties that God commands;
2. Secondly, It consists in Performance; he is able, as he conceives, to do the duties that God commands;
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he hath wisdom and ability at home to go about his affairs; he hath understanding and supply at home;
he hath Wisdom and ability At home to go about his affairs; he hath understanding and supply At home;
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he hath life, and sufficiency to go about these and these duties and performances;
he hath life, and sufficiency to go about these and these duties and performances;
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let the law tell him, he must be sober, he hath life to avoid the Ale-house,
let the law tell him, he must be Sobrium, he hath life to avoid the Alehouse,
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and if he commit a Drunken Act, he would have you think he hath grace to be sorry for it;
and if he commit a Drunken Act, he would have you think he hath grace to be sorry for it;
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and let a man tell him, he is a dead man, he hath no grace in him, no life in him;
and let a man tell him, he is a dead man, he hath no grace in him, no life in him;
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he will tell you, he doth thus and thus, he hears Gods Word, and he Prayes to God,
he will tell you, he does thus and thus, he hears God's Word, and he Prays to God,
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and he Trusts in God, and he Believes in God;
and he Trusts in God, and he Believes in God;
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your telling of him this, doth not kill his heart, he thinks he is alive for all this;
your telling of him this, does not kill his heart, he thinks he is alive for all this;
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nay, let the law of God, come and tell him, He is a dead man for all his doing;
nay, let the law of God, come and tell him, He is a dead man for all his doing;
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this will not kill him neither, so long as the Lord himself doth not open his eyes,
this will not kill him neither, so long as the Lord himself does not open his eyes,
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and clear his eye-sight, and discover his sins, and convince his Conscience;
and clear his eyesight, and discover his Sins, and convince his Conscience;
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though the law say he is a dead man, and a damned man, this doth not kill him, he can wait upon God and perform these and these duties.
though the law say he is a dead man, and a damned man, this does not kill him, he can wait upon God and perform these and these duties.
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Then let the law of God say, He is a dead man for all this, he must deny himself: why so he will;
Then let the law of God say, He is a dead man for all this, he must deny himself: why so he will;
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I confesse, Lord, I am an unrighteous man, a wretched man, a sinful creature, and all my righteousnesse is as menstruous raggs;
I confess, Lord, I am an unrighteous man, a wretched man, a sinful creature, and all my righteousness is as menstruous rags;
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and now he thinks all is well, but the law of God, hath not yet come home unto him,
and now he thinks all is well, but the law of God, hath not yet come home unto him,
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and shewed him his heavie estate, but he is alive in regard of the performance of the duty,
and showed him his heavy estate, but he is alive in regard of the performance of the duty,
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and thinks verily he hath life at home in him; whereas, if the law of God did come home and charge his estate upon him,
and thinks verily he hath life At home in him; whereas, if the law of God did come home and charge his estate upon him,
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and shew him, what obedience the law requires, what severity, and truth in the inward parts, it would break a mans heart,
and show him, what Obedience the law requires, what severity, and truth in the inward parts, it would break a men heart,
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and kill him, notwithstanding all performance:
and kill him, notwithstanding all performance:
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but in the mean time that a mans heart is not killed, and the law hath not given him his deaths wound, he thinks he is alive:
but in the mean time that a men heart is not killed, and the law hath not given him his death's wound, he thinks he is alive:
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Cry aloud, (saith God) lift up thy voice like a trumpet, shew my people their transgressions, Cry aloud, (Says God) lift up thy voice like a trumpet, show my people their transgressions,
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and the house of Israel their sins, Isai. 58. 1. there the Lord looks upon the people as dead, wretched sinners,and the house of Israel their Sins, Isaiah 58. 1. there the Lord looks upon the people as dead, wretched Sinners,
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and abominable people, but yet notwithstanding they thought they were alive in performances, as we may see, vers. 2. Yet they seek me daily,
and abominable people, but yet notwithstanding they Thought they were alive in performances, as we may see, vers. 2. Yet they seek me daily,
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and delight to know my wayes, even as a nation that did righteously, and had not forsaken the statutes of their God:
and delight to know my ways, even as a Nation that did righteously, and had not forsaken the statutes of their God:
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they ask of me the ordinances of Justice, they draw near to me, saying ▪ We have fasted, and thou regardest it not. they ask of me the ordinances of justice, they draw near to me, saying ▪ We have fasted, and thou regardest it not.
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We see here they take delight in approaching unto God, they take delight in Gods Ordinances,
We see Here they take delight in approaching unto God, they take delight in God's Ordinances,
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and seek God early, they can do thus, and thus, and are alive in all performances;
and seek God early, they can do thus, and thus, and Are alive in all performances;
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but that man whose spirit the law hath pulled down, and the Lord hath convinced him of his infinite inability to perform the law, he cannot see any livelinesse in him, unto any performance.
but that man whose Spirit the law hath pulled down, and the Lord hath convinced him of his infinite inability to perform the law, he cannot see any liveliness in him, unto any performance.
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Let any duty come, it kills his heart:
Let any duty come, it kills his heart:
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I should now hear the Word of God, but my heart is unprepared, and my ear uncircumcised, and I cannot hear aright.
I should now hear the Word of God, but my heart is unprepared, and my ear uncircumcised, and I cannot hear aright.
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Let an opportunity be offered to pray, it kills his heart;
Let an opportunity be offered to pray, it kills his heart;
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I should now call upon the Name of the Lord, but I have such a cursed heart I cannot pray, I cannot speak one right word before God.
I should now call upon the Name of the Lord, but I have such a cursed heart I cannot pray, I cannot speak one right word before God.
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Let an occasion be offered of holy conference, it kills his heart;
Let an occasion be offered of holy conference, it kills his heart;
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alas, saith he, I want pure language, my tongue was never touched with a coal from the Altar, my lips have not ability to drop forth savoury speeches, I am not able to speak one syllable aright to Gods glory;
alas, Says he, I want pure language, my tongue was never touched with a coal from the Altar, my lips have not ability to drop forth savoury Speeches, I am not able to speak one syllable aright to God's glory;
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it kills his heart, he sees no life at all in him, unlesse he can have life from without,
it kills his heart, he sees no life At all in him, unless he can have life from without,
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and ability from without, he is dead, all is nothing to him, the law hath taken away the livelinesse that was in him:
and ability from without, he is dead, all is nothing to him, the law hath taken away the liveliness that was in him:
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But he that is not humbled by the law, he is alive, he hath life in himself, it is nothing with him to Pray,
But he that is not humbled by the law, he is alive, he hath life in himself, it is nothing with him to Pray,
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and go to Church, and hear Gods Word, it is nothing, but thrusting to do the duty;
and go to Church, and hear God's Word, it is nothing, but thrusting to do the duty;
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he hath life in him to do duties, and wait upon God in his ordinances,
he hath life in him to do duties, and wait upon God in his ordinances,
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but when the law comes home to him, it plainly lets him see that he hath no life in himself to do any good, he must seek for life and ability from without, else he is a dead man, he can do nothing in this case:
but when the law comes home to him, it plainly lets him see that he hath no life in himself to do any good, he must seek for life and ability from without, Else he is a dead man, he can do nothing in this case:
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David in this case cannot lookup:David in this case cannot lookup:
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Mine iniquities are gone over my head, I cannot look up, Psal. 40. Moses, he is a man of uncircumcised lips,Mine iniquities Are gone over my head, I cannot look up, Psalm 40. Moses, he is a man of uncircumcised lips,
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and cannot speak unto Pharaoh; Paul cannot do any thing that is good, In me dwelleth no good thing, Rom. 7. And so for the rest of Gods people,
and cannot speak unto Pharaoh; Paul cannot do any thing that is good, In me dwells no good thing, Rom. 7. And so for the rest of God's people,
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when the law hath killed them and laid them dead, in regard of any performance, they must have life from without, there is no life at home, no grace at home, no understanding at home, they must go out for all:
when the law hath killed them and laid them dead, in regard of any performance, they must have life from without, there is no life At home, no grace At home, no understanding At home, they must go out for all:
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but a carnal man, he is alive unto all performances.
but a carnal man, he is alive unto all performances.
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Many a man is like unsavoury salt, good for nothing, but to throw upon the dung-hill.
Many a man is like unsavoury salt, good for nothing, but to throw upon the dunghill.
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He never received the Holy Ghost, and yet he will be inducted into a living,
He never received the Holy Ghost, and yet he will be inducted into a living,
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and take Pastoral Charge upon him, as if he were able to performe the Duty of a Minister,
and take Pastoral Charge upon him, as if he were able to perform the Duty of a Minister,
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and take the Charge of Souls upon him. So Ananias will be a husband, and Saphira a wife, Athalia will be a Queen,
and take the Charge of Souls upon him. So Ananias will be a husband, and Sapphira a wife, Athalia will be a Queen,
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and Nimrod a King, and Abimelech a Judge; they are alive to discharge all these duties:
and Nimrod a King, and Abimelech a Judge; they Are alive to discharge all these duties:
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thus men are alive, the Law of God hath not killed their hearts, & pulled down their spirits;
thus men Are alive, the Law of God hath not killed their hearts, & pulled down their spirits;
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it hath not made it appear unto them, what wretched, cursed creatures they are. This is the second thing, wherein this livelynesse consists.
it hath not made it appear unto them, what wretched, cursed creatures they Are. This is the second thing, wherein this livelynesse consists.
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Thirdly, This livelynesse consists in a presumptuous hope; he conceives that he is justified before God, and that God will not damn him, but forgive him his sins.
Thirdly, This livelynesse consists in a presumptuous hope; he conceives that he is justified before God, and that God will not damn him, but forgive him his Sins.
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There is nothing can make a mans heart more full of life, then to think that he is righteous before God,
There is nothing can make a men heart more full of life, then to think that he is righteous before God,
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and that God will not impute his sins unto him: there is nothing can make a man more alive, then this.
and that God will not impute his Sins unto him: there is nothing can make a man more alive, then this.
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If they think they are justified before God, they have then a lively hope, 1 Pet. 1. 3. blessed be God, saith the Apostle, even the Father of the Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy, hath begotten us again, to a lively hope, by the Resurrection of Christ from the dead.
If they think they Are justified before God, they have then a lively hope, 1 Pet. 1. 3. blessed be God, Says the Apostle, even the Father of the Lord jesus christ, which according to his abundant mercy, hath begotten us again, to a lively hope, by the Resurrection of christ from the dead.
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So these men have a hope, that makes them lively, and full of life;
So these men have a hope, that makes them lively, and full of life;
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as a poor man that hath some grounded hope of an Earthly inheritance, it makes the heart lively: Poverty deads the heart;
as a poor man that hath Some grounded hope of an Earthly inheritance, it makes the heart lively: Poverty deads the heart;
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he that hath nothing to maintain himself, and those that belongs unto him, it deads his heart;
he that hath nothing to maintain himself, and those that belongs unto him, it deads his heart;
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but if he hath some hopes of an hundred pound a year, and his hope is grounded,
but if he hath Some hope's of an hundred pound a year, and his hope is grounded,
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if he hath sure hope of it, and he makes no doubt of it; it makes his heart full of life:
if he hath sure hope of it, and he makes no doubt of it; it makes his heart full of life:
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so when a man doth believe that he is in a good case, that he is delivered from death, that he is in the estate of grace,
so when a man does believe that he is in a good case, that he is Delivered from death, that he is in the estate of grace,
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when he hath some probability that God hath justified him from sin;
when he hath Some probability that God hath justified him from since;
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this breeds an hope in him of an eternal Inheritance, and this hope, the consideration of it, makes the soul full of life;
this breeds an hope in him of an Eternal Inheritance, and this hope, the consideration of it, makes the soul full of life;
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There is nothing can make a man more lively, then a hope that he is justified before God,
There is nothing can make a man more lively, then a hope that he is justified before God,
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and that God will not impute his sins unto him.
and that God will not impute his Sins unto him.
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Now when a carnal man conceives he is righteous before God, and that God will forgive him his iniquities, that God will not damn him,
Now when a carnal man conceives he is righteous before God, and that God will forgive him his iniquities, that God will not damn him,
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nor count him a dead & a damned man; so long as a man doth imagin this, he must needs be a lively man;
nor count him a dead & a damned man; so long as a man does imagine this, he must needs be a lively man;
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he is alive in his own apprehension; nay all the delights in the world, cannot make a man so ful of life, as this hope.
he is alive in his own apprehension; nay all the delights in the world, cannot make a man so full of life, as this hope.
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It is not mens following their pleasure, that makes their hearts so full of life;
It is not men's following their pleasure, that makes their hearts so full of life;
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as to have hope that the Lord doth not account them dead men, that they are justified men,
as to have hope that the Lord does not account them dead men, that they Are justified men,
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and righteous men, that they have salvation to shew for, heaven and Eternall happinesse to shew for, that they shall go to heaven.
and righteous men, that they have salvation to show for, heaven and Eternal happiness to show for, that they shall go to heaven.
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But if now the Law were charged upon a man, if he knew that he were a dead man, a damned man, it would pluck down his spirits,
But if now the Law were charged upon a man, if he knew that he were a dead man, a damned man, it would pluck down his spirits,
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and make his spirits dead, for all his pleasures. It is the conceit that men are justified, that makes them so full of life;
and make his spirits dead, for all his pleasures. It is the conceit that men Are justified, that makes them so full of life;
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so long as the Law doth not come home to a man, and point him out in his colours,
so long as the Law does not come home to a man, and point him out in his colours,
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and make it appear to him, that he lyeth under the wrath of Almighty God, that the Lord doth account him an abominable, wretched creature,
and make it appear to him, that he lies under the wrath of Almighty God, that the Lord does account him an abominable, wretched creature,
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so long as he doth not apprehend this;
so long as he does not apprehend this;
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especially if he have any good gifts, and parts, and qualities, and moral obedience to the Law;
especially if he have any good Gifts, and parts, and qualities, and moral Obedience to the Law;
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doing good duties, and a general laying hold upon the promises, and a hope they belong to him;
doing good duties, and a general laying hold upon the promises, and a hope they belong to him;
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this makes him alive, Phil. 3. 9. Paul when he was a Pharisee, and did Moral Duties,
this makes him alive, Philip 3. 9. Paul when he was a Pharisee, and did Moral Duties,
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and performed Moral Obedience to the Law of God, he thought he had righteousnesse of his own;
and performed Moral obedience to the Law of God, he Thought he had righteousness of his own;
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he calls it there, his own righteousnesse, he so apprehended of himself;
he calls it there, his own righteousness, he so apprehended of himself;
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now this is that which makes men alive, when they conceive, that they have some Religion, and some Grace.
now this is that which makes men alive, when they conceive, that they have Some Religion, and Some Grace.
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You shall have many men and women that hate the Servants of God, and yet think they are godly men,
You shall have many men and women that hate the Servants of God, and yet think they Are godly men,
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and have Grace and Life in them.
and have Grace and Life in them.
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We may see it Acts 13. 50. there it is said that the Jews stirred up certain devout and honourable women,
We may see it Acts 13. 50. there it is said that the jews stirred up certain devout and honourable women,
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and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their Coasts: and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their Coasts:
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Though they hated Paul and Barnabas, yet they are said to be devout, and honourable women. They imagined they were very Devout, they conceived they were Religious;
Though they hated Paul and Barnabas, yet they Are said to be devout, and honourable women. They imagined they were very Devout, they conceived they were Religious;
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How many men and women are there, that think they are righteous, and they will do many duties, and take many good courses;
How many men and women Are there, that think they Are righteous, and they will do many duties, and take many good courses;
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in so much, that it would pity a man to think they should goe to hell? they will be very Zealous, they will be very Earnest against Drunkennesse,
in so much, that it would pity a man to think they should go to hell? they will be very Zealous, they will be very Earnest against drunkenness,
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and cry out against the abominations of the times;
and cry out against the abominations of the times;
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they are marvellous devout and godly, and yet a man that is Devout and godly in truth and in deed, they cannot abide him, but hate him.
they Are marvellous devout and godly, and yet a man that is Devout and godly in truth and in deed, they cannot abide him, but hate him.
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Now if the Law should come home unto them, and discover how indeed it is with them;
Now if the Law should come home unto them, and discover how indeed it is with them;
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it would humble their souls, and pull down their spirits, and make them dead;
it would humble their Souls, and pull down their spirits, and make them dead;
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so that this presumptuous hope, that men are in good terms with God, and that God will be merciful to them, and forgive them their sins;
so that this presumptuous hope, that men Are in good terms with God, and that God will be merciful to them, and forgive them their Sins;
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this makes them to be alive.
this makes them to be alive.
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2. We come now to the Second thing, and that is the Effect of this livelynesse, what Effects it works in the heart;
2. We come now to the Second thing, and that is the Effect of this livelynesse, what Effects it works in the heart;
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and the Effects of this Livelynesse are Four.
and the Effects of this Livelynesse Are Four.
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1. First, It makes them sound and heart-whole, like a boyl unlaunched, it is yet sound.
1. First, It makes them found and heart-whole, like a boil unlaunched, it is yet found.
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The true sight of sin, and wrath of God in the soul, is able to break the heart of any man;
The true sighed of since, and wrath of God in the soul, is able to break the heart of any man;
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it is able to dead his spirit, and kill all the livelynesse that is in him,
it is able to dead his Spirit, and kill all the livelynesse that is in him,
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and make him have little life to go on as he doth. But so long as the Law of God is not come home to a man,
and make him have little life to go on as he does. But so long as the Law of God is not come home to a man,
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though he have no title to heaven, though hell be the portion of his cup, yet he is as sound as can be, as heart-whole as may be:
though he have no title to heaven, though hell be the portion of his cup, yet he is as found as can be, as heart-whole as may be:
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let carnal comfort come, he can take it;
let carnal Comfort come, he can take it;
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let pleasures come, he is able to delight himself therewith, and go on in his course as if he ailed nothing, Prov. 18. 14. the Wise man saith, the spirit of a man will sustain his infirmities,
let pleasures come, he is able to delight himself therewith, and go on in his course as if he ailed nothing, Curae 18. 14. the Wise man Says, the Spirit of a man will sustain his infirmities,
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but a wounded spirit, who can bear? When the Lord comes to wound a mans heart with the sight of his sins,but a wounded Spirit, who can bear? When the Lord comes to wound a men heart with the sighed of his Sins,
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and the fearful condition he is in, what a cursed creature he is, having no mercy, and being out of Christ;
and the fearful condition he is in, what a cursed creature he is, having no mercy, and being out of christ;
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having no pardon, no grace, no holinesse, but lyeth under the curse of God:
having no pardon, no grace, no holiness, but lies under the curse of God:
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If the Law thus come home, and wounds his Conscience, he is not able to bear it;
If the Law thus come home, and wounds his Conscience, he is not able to bear it;
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this man, let carnal comforts come, he is not able to take them; it kills the heart.
this man, let carnal comforts come, he is not able to take them; it kills the heart.
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Look as it is with the Stomack, if it can take meat, and digest it, it must needs be alive;
Look as it is with the Stomach, if it can take meat, and digest it, it must needs be alive;
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for if the Stomack be dead, it can digest nothing.
for if the Stomach be dead, it can digest nothing.
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So for the tast, if a mans palat, and all the instruments of the tast be dead, he takes no delight in any meats;
So for the taste, if a men palate, and all the Instruments of the taste be dead, he Takes no delight in any Meats;
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so there is a kind of soundnesse in the Soul, that is the reason why a man can delight in carnal pleasures, in Drinking,
so there is a kind of soundness in the Soul, that is the reason why a man can delight in carnal pleasures, in Drinking,
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and Sporting, and in Profit, and Gain. There is a kind of soundnesse, and livelinesse in the heart;
and Sporting, and in Profit, and Gain. There is a kind of soundness, and liveliness in the heart;
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the heart is not yet broken:
the heart is not yet broken:
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If the Law come, and take the hearts life away, this wil pull down the heart, it will make a mans heart even break, it will pull down his spirit:
If the Law come, and take the hearts life away, this will pull down the heart, it will make a men heart even break, it will pull down his Spirit:
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But a man whom the Law hath not yet humbled, and shewed him his damned estate, his heart is yet whole, and sound.
But a man whom the Law hath not yet humbled, and showed him his damned estate, his heart is yet Whole, and found.
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When the Law of God had but a little killed Ahabs heart, you might see it in his very gate;
When the Law of God had but a little killed Ahabs heart, you might see it in his very gate;
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he went softly, he could not tread so confidently upon the ground, as he was wont to do;
he went softly, he could not tread so confidently upon the ground, as he was wont to do;
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it tamed his very steps, it is wonderful how his heart was broken; it appeared in his very going up and down.
it tamed his very steps, it is wondered how his heart was broken; it appeared in his very going up and down.
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When the Law comes home to a man, it is able to kill his heart, and makes him Soul-sick, and makes him cry out, O the wretchednesse of my heart;
When the Law comes home to a man, it is able to kill his heart, and makes him Soul-sick, and makes him cry out, Oh the wretchedness of my heart;
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it makes a man sick at the heart, it lyes like a heavy Plague upon the heart and conscience, it will make a man sick of his sins, it will make him even at deaths door with his sins;
it makes a man sick At the heart, it lies like a heavy Plague upon the heart and conscience, it will make a man sick of his Sins, it will make him even At death's door with his Sins;
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it will make him say with Paul, when the Commandment came, sin revived, and I dyed.
it will make him say with Paul, when the Commandment Come, since revived, and I died.
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But another man though he hath evident demonstration, that he is a dead man, yet the Law of God hath not pulled down his heart;
But Another man though he hath evident demonstration, that he is a dead man, yet the Law of God hath not pulled down his heart;
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sicknesse will pull down a mans Stomack;
sickness will pull down a men Stomach;
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so when the Law of God comes home to a mans Conscience, and makes him sick, it makes him yield, and pulls down his Stomack.
so when the Law of God comes home to a men Conscience, and makes him sick, it makes him yield, and pulls down his Stomach.
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Many men are crazy, and sickly; and yet they lye not by it, but walk up and down, and go abroad;
Many men Are crazy, and sickly; and yet they lie not by it, but walk up and down, and go abroad;
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but if they were heart sick, it would pull them down, and make them lye by it.
but if they were heart sick, it would pull them down, and make them lie by it.
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So many a carnal man, may have some qualms of sin, but yet their hearts can go abroad after profits,
So many a carnal man, may have Some qualms of since, but yet their hearts can go abroad After profits,
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and pleasures, after vanities, and delights; they can goe abroad for all this.
and pleasures, After vanities, and delights; they can go abroad for all this.
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But when the Law comes home, it will pull down a mans spirit, and make him heart-sick.
But when the Law comes home, it will pull down a men Spirit, and make him heartsick.
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This is the meaning of that place, The whole need not a Physician, but the sick, Mat. 9. 12. Every carnal man,
This is the meaning of that place, The Whole need not a physician, but the sick, Mathew 9. 12. Every carnal man,
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so long as he is not humbled, and broken under the sight of his sins; his heart is yet whole, his spirit is yet sound, he is not yet wounded;
so long as he is not humbled, and broken under the sighed of his Sins; his heart is yet Whole, his Spirit is yet found, he is not yet wounded;
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as the Prophet Isaiah speaks, Isa. 1. 6. from the crown of the head, to the sole of the foot, there is nothing but wounds,
as the Prophet Isaiah speaks, Isaiah 1. 6. from the crown of the head, to the sole of the foot, there is nothing but wounds,
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and swellings, and sores full of corruption; there is no soundnesse in him: and swellings, and sores full of corruption; there is no soundness in him:
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He is indeed full of wounds, but the skin is yet sound, it is not broken, he feels it not;
He is indeed full of wounds, but the skin is yet found, it is not broken, he feels it not;
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the Law hath not yet discovered his estate unto him.
the Law hath not yet discovered his estate unto him.
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This is the first effect of this livelynesse, it makes men to be sound, and heart-whole.
This is the First Effect of this livelynesse, it makes men to be found, and heart-whole.
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2. The Second effect of this livelynesse, when a man is alive in the non-appearance of his dead and damned estate;
2. The Second Effect of this livelynesse, when a man is alive in the non-appearance of his dead and damned estate;
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alive in performance, alive in presumption, and self-justifying, and self-hopes; The effect of it is, that he is fearless;
alive in performance, alive in presumption, and Self-justifying, and self-hopes; The Effect of it is, that he is fearless;
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the more lively, the more fearless. First, the Object must dead the heart, before it can make the heart fear;
the more lively, the more fearless. First, the Object must dead the heart, before it can make the heart Fear;
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so long as the heart is stout, the livelynesse that is in the heart, is able to keep out fear:
so long as the heart is stout, the livelynesse that is in the heart, is able to keep out Fear:
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So the livelinesse of a sinner, makes the heart fearlesse and secure. A man would wonder how any creature durst provoke God;
So the liveliness of a sinner, makes the heart fearless and secure. A man would wonder how any creature durst provoke God;
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it is almost beyond the reach of true reason, how any creature should dare to provoke God;
it is almost beyond the reach of true reason, how any creature should Dare to provoke God;
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to consider what infinite danger he is in, to have the wrath of the God of heaven and earth to hang over his head, to be under the hand of revenging Justice, to pull down all the Woes,
to Consider what infinite danger he is in, to have the wrath of the God of heaven and earth to hang over his head, to be under the hand of revenging justice, to pull down all the Woes,
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and Plagues, and Comminations of God upon the Soul;
and Plagues, and Comminations of God upon the Soul;
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that a man should do this, and yet be secure, it would make a man wonder at it.
that a man should do this, and yet be secure, it would make a man wonder At it.
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But a man that hath this livelynesse, he can provoke God, and yet be secure,
But a man that hath this livelynesse, he can provoke God, and yet be secure,
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as Job 12. 6. those that provoke God are secure, the reason is, the Law of God hath not taken down their hearts, the Law of God hath not deaded their spirits;
as Job 12. 6. those that provoke God Are secure, the reason is, the Law of God hath not taken down their hearts, the Law of God hath not deadened their spirits;
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they are alive in presumption, and imagination, and therefore though they provoke God, they are secure, and fear nothing.
they Are alive in presumption, and imagination, and Therefore though they provoke God, they Are secure, and Fear nothing.
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It is the disquietnesse of a mans heart, that makes him fear;
It is the disquietness of a men heart, that makes him Fear;
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therefore so long as a mans mind is quiet, and is not disturbed, he is fearlesse:
Therefore so long as a men mind is quiet, and is not disturbed, he is fearless:
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So long as the Law hath not disquieted a mans mind, nor broken the rest of a mans Soul,
So long as the Law hath not disquieted a men mind, nor broken the rest of a men Soul,
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nor disturbed his conscience, but tells him, go on in quiet; he spends his dayes in security, he fears nothing;
nor disturbed his conscience, but tells him, go on in quiet; he spends his days in security, he fears nothing;
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whereas, fearfulness, and trembling, and horrible dread, would overwhelm him, if the Law of God should come and take away his life:
whereas, fearfulness, and trembling, and horrible dread, would overwhelm him, if the Law of God should come and take away his life:
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it is fear that deads a mans heart, as we may see Matth. 28. 4. when the Angel of the Lord roled away the stone from Christs Sepulchre, it is said, For fear of the Angel, the Keepers trembled, and became as dead men:
it is Fear that deads a men heart, as we may see Matthew 28. 4. when the Angel of the Lord rolled away the stone from Christ Sepulchre, it is said, For Fear of the Angel, the Keepers trembled, and became as dead men:
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There is the effect of fear;
There is the Effect of Fear;
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if the law did but open mens eyes, and paint out before them how it is with them;
if the law did but open men's eyes, and paint out before them how it is with them;
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how they are liable to Gods wrath, and under the sentence of condemnation: if they were once thus feared, it would make them seem as dead men:
how they Are liable to God's wrath, and under the sentence of condemnation: if they were once thus feared, it would make them seem as dead men:
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the drunkards would be so afraid, that they would become as dead men:
the drunkards would be so afraid, that they would become as dead men:
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All wretched men, all ungrounded Christians, all that are not truly alive towards God, it would make them become as dead men;
All wretched men, all ungrounded Christians, all that Are not truly alive towards God, it would make them become as dead men;
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and it is the deadnesse of the heart that makes men fear, and such a man cannot be secure.
and it is the deadness of the heart that makes men Fear, and such a man cannot be secure.
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Carelesnesse and fear, are two contraries, as Ezek. 30. 9. In that day shall Messengers go forth from me in Ships, to make the carelesse Ethiopian afraid,
Carelessness and Fear, Are two contraries, as Ezekiel 30. 9. In that day shall Messengers go forth from me in Ships, to make the careless Ethiopian afraid,
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and great pain shall come upon them: The Prophet there makes these two contraries; they shall be full of fear, to rouze them out of security:and great pain shall come upon them: The Prophet there makes these two contraries; they shall be full of Fear, to rouse them out of security:
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so the cause why men are carlesse to get repentance, carelesse to get deliverance from sin, carlesse of their walking with God;
so the cause why men Are careless to get Repentance, careless to get deliverance from since, careless of their walking with God;
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the reason is, because of this damnable livelinesse that is in their hearts, they are not yet deaded by the law.
the reason is, Because of this damnable liveliness that is in their hearts, they Are not yet deadened by the law.
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3. Thirdly, Another effect of this livelinesse is this, it makes the heart stiffe; what a deal of stiffnesse is in the hearts of carnal men;
3. Thirdly, another Effect of this liveliness is this, it makes the heart stiff; what a deal of stiffness is in the hearts of carnal men;
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let God forbid sin, they are stiffe, and will still continue in their sins, as the Prophet speaks, the hearts of this people is waxed stiffe, their hearts are marvellous stiffe;
let God forbid since, they Are stiff, and will still continue in their Sins, as the Prophet speaks, the hearts of this people is waxed stiff, their hearts Are marvellous stiff;
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the reason of it is, because the law of God hath not taken away their livelinesse, it hath nor humbled their hearts,
the reason of it is, Because the law of God hath not taken away their liveliness, it hath nor humbled their hearts,
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and pull'd down their spirits, whereas if the law had past upon them, and the consideration of their estate were rooted in their minds, it would make their stoutness to yield,
and pulled down their spirits, whereas if the law had passed upon them, and the consideration of their estate were rooted in their minds, it would make their stoutness to yield,
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and their stiffenesse to come down; infinite is the stiffnesse of a man for want of this work of the law:
and their stiffness to come down; infinite is the stiffness of a man for want of this work of the law:
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tell a vain gallant of his locks, how stiffly will he reason for it? Tell a prophane person of the lewdnesse of his course,
tell a vain gallant of his locks, how stiffly will he reason for it? Tell a profane person of the Lewdness of his course,
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how stiffly will he argue for it? This is for want of this killing work of the law.
how stiffly will he argue for it? This is for want of this killing work of the law.
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4. Fourthly, The last effect of this livelinesse is this, it makes the heart peark, and brisk;
4. Fourthly, The last Effect of this liveliness is this, it makes the heart park, and brisk;
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what a deal of brisknesse, and pearknesse do we see every day in the hearts of men,
what a deal of brisknesse, and pearknesse do we see every day in the hearts of men,
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because their hearts are not taken down? I will give you two or three Instances,
Because their hearts Are not taken down? I will give you two or three Instances,
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If a man have a little knowledge more then others, he is proud, and brisk,
If a man have a little knowledge more then Others, he is proud, and brisk,
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and peark, and he will be some-body, he will be talking, and thinks he hath such a deal of knowledge:
and park, and he will be somebody, he will be talking, and thinks he hath such a deal of knowledge:
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what is the reason of this, that he is so peark? It is because the law hath not made it known unto him, that he knows nothing as he ought to know, 1 Cor. 8. 2. there saith the Apostle, If a man thinks he knows any thing, he knowes nothing as he ought to know.
what is the reason of this, that he is so park? It is Because the law hath not made it known unto him, that he knows nothing as he ought to know, 1 Cor. 8. 2. there Says the Apostle, If a man thinks he knows any thing, he knows nothing as he ought to know.
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If the law of God did shew him he were a beast, and a bruit for all his understanding;
If the law of God did show him he were a beast, and a bruit for all his understanding;
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if it did discover unto him, his blockishnesse, and blindnesse, and ignorance, that he knows nothing of the mysteries of Grace and Salvation, this would pull down his pearknesse;
if it did discover unto him, his blockishness, and blindness, and ignorance, that he knows nothing of the Mysteres of Grace and Salvation, this would pull down his pearknesse;
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take another man that hath more knowledge, and can speak better a thousand times, if the law hath shewed him his estate,
take Another man that hath more knowledge, and can speak better a thousand times, if the law hath showed him his estate,
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and truly humbled him, all his brisknesse is taken away, the law hath taught him such a lesson, that he cannot be peark, Oh! saith he, I know nothing, there is no man more foolish then I, I have not the knowledge of the most high in me;
and truly humbled him, all his brisknesse is taken away, the law hath taught him such a Lesson, that he cannot be park, Oh! Says he, I know nothing, there is no man more foolish then I, I have not the knowledge of the most high in me;
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though he have never so much knowledge, and gifts, and parts, yet the law hath discovered his estate unto him,
though he have never so much knowledge, and Gifts, and parts, yet the law hath discovered his estate unto him,
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and pulled down the pearknesse of his spirit.
and pulled down the pearknesse of his Spirit.
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Again, another man is ready to carp at every word, every little occasion will make him on the top of the house, his heart is so brisk, that it is up upon every little occasion,
Again, Another man is ready to carp At every word, every little occasion will make him on the top of the house, his heart is so brisk, that it is up upon every little occasion,
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but when the law comes home unto him, this will pull down all his pearknesse;
but when the law comes home unto him, this will pull down all his pearknesse;
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alas, he angry at a word speaking? The law hath told him how he hath offended God,
alas, he angry At a word speaking? The law hath told him how he hath offended God,
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and provoked his Spirit from time to time, he is now cooled, from being so peark, to be angry at every word.
and provoked his Spirit from time to time, he is now cooled, from being so park, to be angry At every word.
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So take a man that is full of pleasure and voluptuousnesse, and is ready to be vain and foolish, every pleasure puts life into him,
So take a man that is full of pleasure and voluptuousness, and is ready to be vain and foolish, every pleasure puts life into him,
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but now let the law come, and be charged upon his conscience, and then all his pearknesse is presently down, he is not able to look up, he seeth so many sins, discovered by the law, that he is not able to look up:
but now let the law come, and be charged upon his conscience, and then all his pearknesse is presently down, he is not able to look up, he sees so many Sins, discovered by the law, that he is not able to look up:
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Jam. 5. 1. Go to now ye rich men (saith the Apostle) weep and howle for the misery that shall come upon you. Jam. 5. 1. Go to now you rich men (Says the Apostle) weep and howl for the misery that shall come upon you.
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If the law were charged upon rich men, it would make them weep and howle, rich men are fullest of pleasure and delight,
If the law were charged upon rich men, it would make them weep and howl, rich men Are Fullest of pleasure and delight,
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and farthest from weeping and howling, but if the law were charged upon their consciences, it would make them weep and howle,
and farthest from weeping and howling, but if the law were charged upon their Consciences, it would make them weep and howl,
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and have little heart to be so pleasant.
and have little heart to be so pleasant.
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I come now to the Uses, and the First Ʋse is for Instruction, to shew us the reason,
I come now to the Uses, and the First Ʋse is for Instruction, to show us the reason,
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why there are so many men and women among us, that think themselves alive, that are so secure,
why there Are so many men and women among us, that think themselves alive, that Are so secure,
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and fearlesse, and carelesse, that have their hearts so sound, and their spirits so unbroaken, the reason is,
and fearless, and careless, that have their hearts so found, and their spirits so unbroken, the reason is,
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because the law hath not yet come home, and killed their hearts, 2 Cor. 3. 6. The very letter of the law is able to kill as many of us as are in this estate and condition;
Because the law hath not yet come home, and killed their hearts, 2 Cor. 3. 6. The very Letter of the law is able to kill as many of us as Are in this estate and condition;
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therefore the cause of this livelinesse, and security, is because we are strangers from the law of God, our eyes were never open to behold it, the law of God never came home unto our hearts.
Therefore the cause of this liveliness, and security, is Because we Are Strangers from the law of God, our eyes were never open to behold it, the law of God never Come home unto our hearts.
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The Second Ʋse is this, When we find our hearts to be brisk and peark, let us pray unto God, that he would be pleased to charge his law upon our Consciences: The Second Ʋse is this, When we find our hearts to be brisk and park, let us pray unto God, that he would be pleased to charge his law upon our Consciences:
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Let us buy precious eye-salve, that we may be able to look into the law of God, this will make our hearts that they will not be so wanton,
Let us buy precious eyesalve, that we may be able to look into the law of God, this will make our hearts that they will not be so wanton,
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and our spirits, that they will not be so brisk; though they would never so fain mind earthly things, they cannot.
and our spirits, that they will not be so brisk; though they would never so fain mind earthly things, they cannot.
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If the Lord would be pleased but to charge his law upon the heart, it would make the stoutest spirit to yield.
If the Lord would be pleased but to charge his law upon the heart, it would make the Stoutest Spirit to yield.
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Thirdly, This takes away the imputation that is laid upon the Word of God; many think hardly of the Word of God, it takes away the spirits of men: Thirdly, This Takes away the imputation that is laid upon the Word of God; many think hardly of the Word of God, it Takes away the spirits of men:
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the preaching of the Law, it pulls down the spirits of men, and breaks mens hearts, it makes men have no spirits,
the preaching of the Law, it pulls down the spirits of men, and breaks men's hearts, it makes men have no spirits,
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as they said of Jeremy, thou makest the knees feeble: so the law infeebles the knees, and takes away the spirits of a man;
as they said of Jeremiah, thou Makest the knees feeble: so the law infeebles the knees, and Takes away the spirits of a man;
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why here we see that the law of God will do so, it is the property of the law to do so, wheresoever it comes, it kills the heart,
why Here we see that the law of God will do so, it is the property of the law to do so, wheresoever it comes, it kills the heart,
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and pulls down all the pearknesse of it.
and pulls down all the pearknesse of it.
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The law, it will ever break a mans bones, as David speakes, Let me hear of joy and gladness, that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoyce, Psal. 51. The Lord had broken his very back bone by the law,
The law, it will ever break a men bones, as David speaks, Let me hear of joy and gladness, that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice, Psalm 51. The Lord had broken his very back bone by the law,
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and now he could not rejoyce, Isai. 57. 15. I the Lord dwell with him that is of an humble & contrite spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble:
and now he could not rejoice, Isaiah 57. 15. I the Lord dwell with him that is of an humble & contrite Spirit, to revive the Spirit of the humble:
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when the law of God hath broken a mans heart, and made him contrite, he is a dead man, till the Lord comes to revive him, and raise up his spirit.
when the law of God hath broken a men heart, and made him contrite, he is a dead man, till the Lord comes to revive him, and raise up his Spirit.
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I come now to the Second part of the Text, When the Commandment came, sin revived, and I died.
I come now to the Second part of the Text, When the Commandment Come, since revived, and I died.
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Here also, as in the former part are two things to be expounded:
Here also, as in the former part Are two things to be expounded:
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First, What doth the Apostle here mean by reviving? When the Commandment came, sin revived.
First, What does the Apostle Here mean by reviving? When the Commandment Come, since revived.
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Secondly, What doth he mean by dying; I died?
Secondly, What does he mean by dying; I died?
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When the Law and Commandment came, and discovered me to my self, and shewed me what a damnable thing sin was,
When the Law and Commandment Come, and discovered me to my self, and showed me what a damnable thing since was,
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and what a wretched dead creature I was for committing the same, and how I lay under the guilt thereof, sinne revived, and I died.
and what a wretched dead creature I was for committing the same, and how I lay under the guilt thereof, sin revived, and I died.
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Therefore, what doth the Apostle mean by sin revived? I Answer, The Apostle doth not mean here,
Therefore, what does the Apostle mean by since revived? I Answer, The Apostle does not mean Here,
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as if sin were indeed dead in him, before the commandment came:
as if since were indeed dead in him, before the Commandment Come:
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for sin is alive in every carnal mans heart, before the commandment comes, and therefore he cannot mean thus,
for since is alive in every carnal men heart, before the Commandment comes, and Therefore he cannot mean thus,
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when the commandment came sin revived, as if it were truly, and really dead before;
when the Commandment Come since revived, as if it were truly, and really dead before;
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for his sins were not dead in him, when he was Pharisee, his sins were not mortified,
for his Sins were not dead in him, when he was Pharisee, his Sins were not mortified,
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when he was in his unregenerated estate and condition sin was not dead in him, that cannot be the meaning,
when he was in his unregenerated estate and condition since was not dead in him, that cannot be the meaning,
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as if sin were dead before, and now revived:
as if since were dead before, and now revived:
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But he speaks of the Appearance of the death of sin, though it were not dead before,
But he speaks of the Appearance of the death of since, though it were not dead before,
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yet it did appear to be dead;
yet it did appear to be dead;
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as a Snake in cold weather, though it be alive, yet it appears to be dead, the life of it is in a swound;
as a Snake in cold weather, though it be alive, yet it appears to be dead, the life of it is in a swoon;
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though it hath life, yet the cold benums it, and keeps it from appearing:
though it hath life, yet the cold benumbs it, and keeps it from appearing:
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So before the commandment came, sin was in Paul, but it seemed to have no life but when the commandment came,
So before the Commandment Come, since was in Paul, but it seemed to have no life but when the Commandment Come,
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and discovered plainly, what a dead creature he was, then the life of sin came indeed to be manifested.
and discovered plainly, what a dead creature he was, then the life of since Come indeed to be manifested.
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Now the Law of God doth manifest the life of sin Three wayes; it manifests three lifes of sin:
Now the Law of God does manifest the life of since Three ways; it manifests three life's of since:
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There are three lifes of sin, that appear to the soul, when the law comes.
There Are three life's of since, that appear to the soul, when the law comes.
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1. First, There is the life of Aggravation; the Law of God doth aggravate and point out sinne to the full life of it;
1. First, There is the life of Aggravation; the Law of God does aggravate and point out sin to the full life of it;
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it makes sinne appear in the true nature of it: the true nature of every thing is the life of the thing:
it makes sin appear in the true nature of it: the true nature of every thing is the life of the thing:
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the nature of a man is the life of a man:
the nature of a man is the life of a man:
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Now the law did shew him the nature of his sins, it painted them out to the very life, in their lively colours;
Now the law did show him the nature of his Sins, it painted them out to the very life, in their lively colours;
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this made him see how his sins were aggravated:
this made him see how his Sins were aggravated:
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what a cursed and damned thing sin was, and what a person it was committed against, this made sin appear unto him in the very life of it;
what a cursed and damned thing since was, and what a person it was committed against, this made since appear unto him in the very life of it;
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therefore in the 13. vers. of this Chapter, the Apostle saith, Sin, that it might appear si•, wrought death in me, that sin might be 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 measure sinful by the commandment:
Therefore in the 13. vers. of this Chapter, the Apostle Says, since, that it might appear si•, wrought death in me, that since might be 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 measure sinful by the Commandment:
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that is, when the commandment comes, and is manifested to the soul, it makes the life of sin appear, the life of sin is then manifested, the Law of God like a glasse, doth shew the life of the Commandment,
that is, when the Commandment comes, and is manifested to the soul, it makes the life of since appear, the life of since is then manifested, the Law of God like a glass, does show the life of the Commandment,
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and the very nature of all sinning, and transgressing. Now before the Law came thus home unto him, he could not thus see sin;
and the very nature of all sinning, and transgressing. Now before the Law Come thus home unto him, he could not thus see since;
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he could say, he was a sinner, and had committed these, and these sins:
he could say, he was a sinner, and had committed these, and these Sins:
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But what these sins were, and the exceeding sinfulnesse of these sins, he did not see that.
But what these Sins were, and the exceeding sinfulness of these Sins, he did not see that.
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He had a dead kind of picture of his sins before, but the life thereof was not manifested;
He had a dead kind of picture of his Sins before, but the life thereof was not manifested;
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but the Law of God did make his sin revive, and made him see his sinnes in the life of them.
but the Law of God did make his since revive, and made him see his Sins in the life of them.
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2. Secondly, There is the life of irritation, as I may so call it; or of itching, and egging a man.
2. Secondly, There is the life of irritation, as I may so call it; or of itching, and egging a man.
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This is another life of sin, whereby it is full of operation, and working in the Soul;
This is Another life of since, whereby it is full of operation, and working in the Soul;
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the operation of a thing, is the life of a thing. Now before the Commandment came, sin seemed dead, it wrought indeed many evils in him,
the operation of a thing, is the life of a thing. Now before the Commandment Come, since seemed dead, it wrought indeed many evils in him,
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but he did not think his heart had been so full of life, and so full of activity against Gods Law and commandments.
but he did not think his heart had been so full of life, and so full of activity against God's Law and Commandments.
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Sin seemed to lye dead before, but now when the Commandment came, and set upon his heart,
since seemed to lie dead before, but now when the Commandment Come, and Set upon his heart,
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and began to charge him with better obedience; now his heart grew itching, and marvellous full of life unto lust.
and began to charge him with better Obedience; now his heart grew itching, and marvellous full of life unto lust.
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Hereupon sin egged him the more on to lust:
Hereupon since egged him the more on to lust:
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It is like water, when a man goes about to stop it, it runs the more violently.
It is like water, when a man Goes about to stop it, it runs the more violently.
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So it is with sin in the heart, the more the Law of God goes about to stop it,
So it is with since in the heart, the more the Law of God Goes about to stop it,
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and hinder it, the more eager it is, and the more full of life and working,
and hinder it, the more eager it is, and the more full of life and working,
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as the Apostle speaks, ver. 8. without the Law, sin was dead: there was no such working of sin in my mortal body then:
as the Apostle speaks, ver. 8. without the Law, since was dead: there was no such working of since in my Mortal body then:
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but when the Commandment came, when the Law was charged upon my heart, then sin took occasion hereby to be the more violent,
but when the Commandment Come, when the Law was charged upon my heart, then since took occasion hereby to be the more violent,
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and work in me all manner of Concupiscence:
and work in me all manner of Concupiscence:
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before I committed sin without any check, I had vain thoughts, and foolish courses, and many a lust in my soul,
before I committed since without any check, I had vain thoughts, and foolish courses, and many a lust in my soul,
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and I went to it as if it had been a good thing, not as if it had been evil:
and I went to it as if it had been a good thing, not as if it had been evil:
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But when the Law of God came to shew me the slacknesse of my obedience,
But when the Law of God Come to show me the slackness of my Obedience,
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and to controle me, and convince me, and to stop the course of sin, it wrought all manner of Concupiscence in me;
and to control me, and convince me, and to stop the course of since, it wrought all manner of Concupiscence in me;
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it wrought before in Paul, for it wrought all his security, and all his hardnesse of heart,
it wrought before in Paul, for it wrought all his security, and all his hardness of heart,
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and all his vain thoughts and imaginations:
and all his vain thoughts and Imaginations:
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but this was but a dead kind of working, in comparison of that which it wrought after the Commandment came.
but this was but a dead kind of working, in comparison of that which it wrought After the Commandment Come.
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There are none that have such active Rebellions against the Law and Commandment of God, as those to whom the Law comes;
There Are none that have such active Rebellions against the Law and Commandment of God, as those to whom the Law comes;
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it eggs a man forward, and maks him itch unto Rebellion.
it eggs a man forward, and makes him itch unto Rebellion.
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If a man had asked Paul before, whether he had such a devillish heart against God;
If a man had asked Paul before, whither he had such a devilish heart against God;
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he saw no such matter, he never meant God any hurt when he went on in his course, he thought not that he was so stubborn and rebellious, he did not feel this stubbornnesse and rebellion;
he saw no such matter, he never meant God any hurt when he went on in his course, he Thought not that he was so stubborn and rebellious, he did not feel this stubbornness and rebellion;
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But when the Law came once, it shewed him the venome, and cursed nature of his sins.
But when the Law Come once, it showed him the venom, and cursed nature of his Sins.
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3. The Third life of sin is the worst of all;
3. The Third life of since is the worst of all;
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and that is, the life of Imputation; for here sin is so full of life, that it is not only able to discover unto him, that he is a sinful wretch, and an abominable creature;
and that is, the life of Imputation; for Here since is so full of life, that it is not only able to discover unto him, that he is a sinful wretch, and an abominable creature;
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but to bind him over to wrath and send him to hell, and everlasting destruction. Now it is the Law of God that discovers this life of sinne:
but to bind him over to wrath and send him to hell, and everlasting destruction. Now it is the Law of God that discovers this life of sin:
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before the Law comes, a man hath many vain hopes, that God is merciful, and Christ dyed for sinners,
before the Law comes, a man hath many vain hope's, that God is merciful, and christ died for Sinners,
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and that God will forgive him his sins; he doth not see the imputation of sin:
and that God will forgive him his Sins; he does not see the imputation of since:
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the imputation of sin lying upon the Soul is not clearly discovered, before the Law come;
the imputation of since lying upon the Soul is not clearly discovered, before the Law come;
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for where there is no Law, there is no imputation of sin, Rom. 5. 13. there saith the Apostle, unto the time of the Law, was sin in the world;
for where there is no Law, there is no imputation of since, Rom. 5. 13. there Says the Apostle, unto the time of the Law, was since in the world;
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but sin is not imputed, while there is no Law. but since is not imputed, while there is no Law.
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Before the Law is charged upon the heart, the heart never dreams of the imputation of sin,
Before the Law is charged upon the heart, the heart never dreams of the imputation of since,
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as if he should answer for sin, and be damned for sin for ever:
as if he should answer for since, and be damned for since for ever:
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He thought the contrary before, but now the Law discovers the life of sin unto him,
He Thought the contrary before, but now the Law discovers the life of since unto him,
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and sin revives, and appears to have life to damn him for evermore.
and since revives, and appears to have life to damn him for evermore.
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Sin now appears to have life to cast him off from God, and to bind him over to Everlasting vengeance.
since now appears to have life to cast him off from God, and to bind him over to Everlasting vengeance.
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Thus it was with Paul, when the Commandment came, sin revived;
Thus it was with Paul, when the Commandment Come, since revived;
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I saw sin was alive indeed, and I saw the life of aggravation, I saw the hellish nature of sin, it was painted out to the full;
I saw since was alive indeed, and I saw the life of aggravation, I saw the hellish nature of since, it was painted out to the full;
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I saw the life of irritation, I saw the infinite egging, and itching of sin, how it did work in me;
I saw the life of irritation, I saw the infinite egging, and itching of since, how it did work in me;
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I saw the life of imputation, how all my sins were imputed unto me, and did all lye upon my conscience,
I saw the life of imputation, how all my Sins were imputed unto me, and did all lie upon my conscience,
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and so sin revived, that is the meaning.
and so since revived, that is the meaning.
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Now for the meaning of the Second word, I dyed, that is, I saw I was a dead man;
Now for the meaning of the Second word, I died, that is, I saw I was a dead man;
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I saw plainly, and clearly, that I was but a dead man;
I saw plainly, and clearly, that I was but a dead man;
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I thought I was alive before, because I did good duties, and walked in the Ordinances of God;
I Thought I was alive before, Because I did good duties, and walked in the Ordinances of God;
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and I thought that I might goe for a Christian, and servant of God, as well as another.
and I Thought that I might go for a Christian, and servant of God, as well as Another.
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I did not think I was a dead man, I thought I had some goodnesse in me, some hope of eternal life in me;
I did not think I was a dead man, I Thought I had Some Goodness in me, Some hope of Eternal life in me;
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I did not conclude that I was a dead man. But when the Law of God humbled me, and discovered my estate plainly unto me;
I did not conclude that I was a dead man. But when the Law of God humbled me, and discovered my estate plainly unto me;
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then I saw I was a dead man indeed, my heart failed me, and the livelynesse that was in me before, departed from me.
then I saw I was a dead man indeed, my heart failed me, and the livelynesse that was in me before, departed from me.
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I saw I was a dead man, and had not the Spirit of Christ come and quickned me, I had been a dead man to all eternity;
I saw I was a dead man, and had not the Spirit of christ come and quickened me, I had been a dead man to all eternity;
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I now saw that sin began to revive in me, and I began to be a dead man.
I now saw that since began to revive in me, and I began to be a dead man.
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Thus we see the meaning of the words.
Thus we see the meaning of the words.
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Now the Theame I propounded to you was this, namely, how the Lord converts the will;
Now the Theme I propounded to you was this, namely, how the Lord converts the will;
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and the first work that prepares a man hereunto, is the work of pulling down the will,
and the First work that prepares a man hereunto, is the work of pulling down the will,
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and the pulling down of a mans heart; for the will of man is full of obstinacy, full of livelynesse against the truth, and Commandment of God;
and the pulling down of a men heart; for the will of man is full of obstinacy, full of livelynesse against the truth, and Commandment of God;
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full of livelynesse in sin, and conceives it self to be in a better estate and condition,
full of livelynesse in since, and conceives it self to be in a better estate and condition,
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and so the will is obstinate still.
and so the will is obstinate still.
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Now when it pleaseth God to convert a man, first he pulls down the will of a man, and pulls down his Spirit;
Now when it Pleases God to convert a man, First he pulls down the will of a man, and pulls down his Spirit;
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now here is a Doctrine to make way for this.
now Here is a Doctrine to make Way for this.
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Namely, that when the Lord takes a man in hand to pull him down, to pull down his will, he doth shew him what a dead Creature he is.
Namely, that when the Lord Takes a man in hand to pull him down, to pull down his will, he does show him what a dead Creature he is.
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The Lord by pronouncing a man in his own Bosom, a dead man, a damned man, one that can no way help himself;
The Lord by pronouncing a man in his own Bosom, a dead man, a damned man, one that can no Way help himself;
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he is dead, absolutely dead in his own estate, and in Gods account, all his hopes are rotten;
he is dead, absolutely dead in his own estate, and in God's account, all his hope's Are rotten;
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he is meerly, a dead, damned man: hereby the Lord pulls down his will. We may see this in Paul, before his Conversion;
he is merely, a dead, damned man: hereby the Lord pulls down his will. We may see this in Paul, before his Conversion;
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his will was full of obstinacy and rebellion against God, he would go and make havock of the Church, he would not submit to the will of God;
his will was full of obstinacy and rebellion against God, he would go and make havoc of the Church, he would not submit to the will of God;
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but when the Lord came to work upon him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks:
but when the Lord Come to work upon him, Saul, Saul, why Persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks:
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What wilt thou that I shall do Lord, saith he, Act. 9. 6? Now his will is come down:What wilt thou that I shall do Lord, Says he, Act. 9. 6? Now his will is come down:
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but mark how the Lord puts him off;
but mark how the Lord puts him off;
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The Lord puts him off, and would not give him an answer presently, what he should do;
The Lord puts him off, and would not give him an answer presently, what he should do;
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as who should say, thou hast as yet an obstinate will, thou wilt not do as I command thee:
as who should say, thou hast as yet an obstinate will, thou wilt not do as I command thee:
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I will not tell thee as yet, what I will have thee to do;
I will not tell thee as yet, what I will have thee to doe;
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but go to such a place, and I will Arrest thee there, and charge my Law upon thy Conscience,
but go to such a place, and I will Arrest thee there, and charge my Law upon thy Conscience,
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and shew thee thy dead, and damned estate. And now his will is come down; he bids him be Baptized, and he was so;
and show thee thy dead, and damned estate. And now his will is come down; he bids him be Baptised, and he was so;
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he bids him go and Preach the Gospel, and he did so; now his will is come down.
he bids him go and Preach the Gospel, and he did so; now his will is come down.
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So the prodigal, his heart was marvellous obstinate against his Fathers commandement;So the prodigal, his heart was marvellous obstinate against his Father's Commandment;
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he would be gone from his father, he could not abide to stay in a house where there were such strict courses, he would have his goods and patrimony in his own hand, (as it is the property of every carnal man) he would have his Inheritance in his own hand;
he would be gone from his father, he could not abide to stay in a house where there were such strict courses, he would have his goods and patrimony in his own hand, (as it is the property of every carnal man) he would have his Inheritance in his own hand;
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he would have power, and strength, and ability, and these gifts and parts in his own hand.
he would have power, and strength, and ability, and these Gifts and parts in his own hand.
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But when he is humbled by the Law, he is content to have all in Gods hand, he is content to have all his wisdom there, that he may come thither for it;
But when he is humbled by the Law, he is content to have all in God's hand, he is content to have all his Wisdom there, that he may come thither for it;
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he is content to have all his righteousnesse there, and all his ability, strength, and sufficiency there, that he may come thither for it;
he is content to have all his righteousness there, and all his ability, strength, and sufficiency there, that he may come thither for it;
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all is there, and he sees himself a beggar, if he comes not to God,
all is there, and he sees himself a beggar, if he comes not to God,
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and keeps close to God, and keeps fast to his Covenant, he is a very beggar.
and keeps close to God, and keeps fast to his Covenant, he is a very beggar.
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But this man would have all in his own hands, and goe and squander away all upon his lusts and pleasures,
But this man would have all in his own hands, and go and squander away all upon his Lustiest and pleasures,
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and he would not stay at home with his father.
and he would not stay At home with his father.
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Now when the Law of God came home to him, to shew this man to himself, when he came to himself, as the Text saith (his father did esteem him a dead man before,) But when he came to himself,
Now when the Law of God Come home to him, to show this man to himself, when he Come to himself, as the Text Says (his father did esteem him a dead man before,) But when he Come to himself,
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and saw he was a dead man for going away from his father, the Father of life;
and saw he was a dead man for going away from his father, the Father of life;
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Now his will is come down, I will go to my father, and say, Father I have sinned against Heaven and against thee,
Now his will is come down, I will go to my father, and say, Father I have sinned against Heaven and against thee,
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and am no more worthy to be called thy Son, make me as one of thy hired servants. and am no more worthy to be called thy Son, make me as one of thy hired Servants.
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Luke 15. 17. Here his will is come down;
Luke 15. 17. Here his will is come down;
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he would be gone from his father before, he could not abide to be held in so strictly, he would fain be gone, and be at liberty;
he would be gone from his father before, he could not abide to be held in so strictly, he would fain be gone, and be At liberty;
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he had no mind to stay in his fathers house:
he had no mind to stay in his Father's house:
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But when he came to himself, when the Law shewed him, he was but a dead man, for going from his father;
But when he Come to himself, when the Law showed him, he was but a dead man, for going from his father;
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and going after his lusts and pleasures; now his will is brought down, and it submits, and yields;
and going After his Lustiest and pleasures; now his will is brought down, and it submits, and yields;
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and now he will go to his father, and humble himself before his father, aud say, Father, I have sinned against heaven,
and now he will go to his father, and humble himself before his father, and say, Father, I have sinned against heaven,
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and against thee, &c. Now I desire here to shew you Three things, as I did in the former point. First, Wherein this deadnesse consists.and against thee, etc. Now I desire Here to show you Three things, as I did in the former point. First, Wherein this deadness consists.
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Secondly, What be the effects of this deadness, and how it pulls down the heart. AndSecondly, What be the effects of this deadness, and how it pulls down the heart. And
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Thirdly, The Uses we are to make of it. 1. For the First, Wherein this deadnesse consists:Thirdly, The Uses we Are to make of it. 1. For the First, Wherein this deadness consists:
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and it consists in Three things. First, In deadnesse in being. Secondly, In deadnesse in Gods account.
and it consists in Three things. First, In deadness in being. Secondly, In deadness in God's account.
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Thirdly, In deadness to all doing. Thirdly, In deadness to all doing.
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1. First, It consists in deadnesse in being. When the Law comes, it shews a man indeed to be a dead man, 2 Cor. 3. 6. the letter killeth, saith the Apostle:
1. First, It consists in deadness in being. When the Law comes, it shows a man indeed to be a dead man, 2 Cor. 3. 6. the Letter kills, Says the Apostle:
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the very letter of the Law;
the very Letter of the Law;
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without the Spirit of life, which Christ doth inform it with, when he comes to work upon his children;
without the Spirit of life, which christ does inform it with, when he comes to work upon his children;
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The letter alone, without the Spirit of God, kills a man: now when a man is killed, he is a dead man;
The Letter alone, without the Spirit of God, kills a man: now when a man is killed, he is a dead man;
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he is then fully dead, he hath the very being of a dead man, he is a dead man;
he is then Fully dead, he hath the very being of a dead man, he is a dead man;
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that is his Estate and Condition.
that is his Estate and Condition.
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So when the Law of God comes home to a man, it shews him indeed that he is a dead man.
So when the Law of God comes home to a man, it shows him indeed that he is a dead man.
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The property of the Law, when it is let in to work upon the heart, is to slay a man, I have flain them by the words of my mouth, Hos. 6. 5. The Law which proceeds from Gods mouth, is able to slay a poor sinner,
The property of the Law, when it is let in to work upon the heart, is to slay a man, I have flain them by the words of my Mouth, Hos. 6. 5. The Law which proceeds from God's Mouth, is able to slay a poor sinner,
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and kill him at the heart, and lay him for dead before Almighty God, that he can strive no more;
and kill him At the heart, and lay him for dead before Almighty God, that he can strive no more;
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the reason is, because the Law doth charge the truth of God upon a man.
the reason is, Because the Law does charge the truth of God upon a man.
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Now the Truth is, that every sinner is a dead man, this is the very Truth of it, Rom. 8. 6. To be carnally-minded is death:
Now the Truth is, that every sinner is a dead man, this is the very Truth of it, Rom. 8. 6. To be carnally-minded is death:
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That man is a dead man;
That man is a dead man;
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there is the very death of sin, and hell, and condemnation in that man, that is a Carnal-minded man.
there is the very death of since, and hell, and condemnation in that man, that is a Carnal-minded man.
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Now the Law of God when it comes, doth Charge this Truth upon the Soul, it discovers a man to be in this estate and condition, wherein in truth he is.
Now the Law of God when it comes, does Charge this Truth upon the Soul, it discovers a man to be in this estate and condition, wherein in truth he is.
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2. Secondly, It consists in deadnesse in Gods account. For all a mans presumptions, for all a mans vain hopes that he is justified;
2. Secondly, It consists in deadness in God's account. For all a men presumptions, for all a men vain hope's that he is justified;
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for this is the nature of man, before he is convinced by the Law of God, to justifie himself, ( you are they that justifie your selves, ) not that he is indeed justified;
for this is the nature of man, before he is convinced by the Law of God, to justify himself, (you Are they that justify your selves,) not that he is indeed justified;
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but he falsly applies justification to himself, and he hopes he is justified before God, he is apt to pronounce this hope unto himself, let a Minister tell him of his sins, here is his Salve, God is merciful,
but he falsely Applies justification to himself, and he hope's he is justified before God, he is apt to pronounce this hope unto himself, let a Minister tell him of his Sins, Here is his Salve, God is merciful,
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and Christ came to save sinners.
and christ Come to save Sinners.
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Let Sermons beat upon him from day to day, to humble him, he cannot imagine that he is in a damnable estate;
Let Sermons beatrice upon him from day to day, to humble him, he cannot imagine that he is in a damnable estate;
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Preachers are too harsh, and censorious, and the like. But when the Law comes, it shuts up a man that he cannot get out,
Preachers Are too harsh, and censorious, and the like. But when the Law comes, it shuts up a man that he cannot get out,
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as the Apostle speaks, Gal. 3. 22. The Law hath concluded all under sin:
as the Apostle speaks, Gal. 3. 22. The Law hath concluded all under since:
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that is the nature of the word of God, to shut up a man, that a man is not able to get out:
that is the nature of the word of God, to shut up a man, that a man is not able to get out:
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before the law is charged, the heart hath a thousand starting-holes. Denounce hell, and damnation against it, it hath this starting-hole, that Christ dyed for sinners:
before the law is charged, the heart hath a thousand startingholes. Denounce hell, and damnation against it, it hath this starting-hole, that christ died for Sinners:
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discover plainly that he is a dead man, he hath these starting-holes, he hopes he shall have peace,
discover plainly that he is a dead man, he hath these startingholes, he hope's he shall have peace,
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and he hopes he is not so vile before Almighty God, and he hopes he hath better righteousnesse then you would bear him down with;
and he hope's he is not so vile before Almighty God, and he hope's he hath better righteousness then you would bear him down with;
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and so he hath an evasion to get out: but when the Law comes, and shuts him up, this will tame him.
and so he hath an evasion to get out: but when the Law comes, and shuts him up, this will tame him.
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As we use to tame Lions, and Bears, and such like fierce and cruel creatures, by shutting of them up,
As we use to tame Lions, and Bears, and such like fierce and cruel creatures, by shutting of them up,
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so the Lord tames the heart of a poor creature, when he would pull him down, he shuts him up,
so the Lord tames the heart of a poor creature, when he would pull him down, he shuts him up,
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and layes him in the prison, and in the Gaole, and he hath no way to get out;
and lays him in the prison, and in the Gaol, and he hath no Way to get out;
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he is a dead man, and there is no way to get out, no evasion to escape;
he is a dead man, and there is no Way to get out, no evasion to escape;
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but still he is a dead man, and a damned man, he cannot open his mouth any more, Ezek. 16. 63. That thou mayest remember,
but still he is a dead man, and a damned man, he cannot open his Mouth any more, Ezekiel 16. 63. That thou Mayest Remember,
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and be confounded, and never open thy mouth any more, when I am pacified towards thee,
and be confounded, and never open thy Mouth any more, when I am pacified towards thee,
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for all that thou hast done, saith the Lord God. The Law indeed works thus in the Regenerate, though the Lord be pacified towards them,for all that thou hast done, Says the Lord God. The Law indeed works thus in the Regenerate, though the Lord be pacified towards them,
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yet they shall never open their mouths, never cavil against Gods precepts more, never be so brisk any more.
yet they shall never open their mouths, never cavil against God's Precepts more, never be so brisk any more.
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But so long as a man is in his sins, the Law doth not only convince him that he is dead in himself,
But so long as a man is in his Sins, the Law does not only convince him that he is dead in himself,
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but that he is also dead towards God;
but that he is also dead towards God;
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that God accounts him a dead man, that God is not pacified towards him, but he lies under the wrath of God,
that God accounts him a dead man, that God is not pacified towards him, but he lies under the wrath of God,
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and this pulls him down, and stops his mouth.
and this pulls him down, and stops his Mouth.
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A carnal mans mouth will not be stoped, but he will have some thing to say, some vain hope,
A carnal men Mouth will not be stopped, but he will have Some thing to say, Some vain hope,
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or confidence or other, some pleading, or excusing or other. His mouth will never be stoped, till the Law of God comes;
or confidence or other, Some pleading, or excusing or other. His Mouth will never be stopped, till the Law of God comes;
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and when that comes, that will stop his mouth, and make it appear, that he is guilty before God, Rom. 3. 19. the Apostle saith, Now we know, that whatsoever the Law saith, it saith to them that are under the Law, that every mouth might be stopped,
and when that comes, that will stop his Mouth, and make it appear, that he is guilty before God, Rom. 3. 19. the Apostle Says, Now we know, that whatsoever the Law Says, it Says to them that Are under the Law, that every Mouth might be stopped,
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and all the world may be culpable before God. But before the Law comes, a mans mouth will not be stopped.and all the world may be culpable before God. But before the Law comes, a men Mouth will not be stopped.
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Gen. 20. 3. God came to Abimilech by night, and said, Thou art but a dead man, Gen. 20. 3. God Come to Abimelech by night, and said, Thou art but a dead man,
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because of the woman which thou hast taken, for she is a mans wife: He was a dead man, but he little thought it;Because of the woman which thou hast taken, for she is a men wife: He was a dead man, but he little Thought it;
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he would not believe that he was a dead man; As the Text there speaks of temporal death.
he would not believe that he was a dead man; As the Text there speaks of temporal death.
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So it is true of the other, carnal men are indeed dead men, but they will not believe that they are dead men, and damned men;
So it is true of the other, carnal men Are indeed dead men, but they will not believe that they Are dead men, and damned men;
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they hope for mercy, and cry, peace, peace to their souls;
they hope for mercy, and cry, peace, peace to their Souls;
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but when the Law comes, that knocks off all mens hopes, and layes them for dead in Gods account.
but when the Law comes, that knocks off all men's hope's, and lays them for dead in God's account.
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3. Thirdly, This deadnesse I here speak of, it consists in regard of all manner of doing; when the Law of God hath charged it self upon the conscience,
3. Thirdly, This deadness I Here speak of, it consists in regard of all manner of doing; when the Law of God hath charged it self upon the conscience,
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and discovered to a man, that he is a dead, and a damned man.
and discovered to a man, that he is a dead, and a damned man.
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It makes it now appear unto him, that he is utterly unable to do any thing;
It makes it now appear unto him, that he is utterly unable to do any thing;
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he is in the depth of misery, and he is unable to cry mercy aright, he is not able to make a prayer, no more then a dead man:
he is in the depth of misery, and he is unable to cry mercy aright, he is not able to make a prayer, no more then a dead man:
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he seeth he can no more keep a Sabboth as he ought, than a dead man.
he sees he can no more keep a Sabbath as he ought, than a dead man.
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So for any duty of Religion, he seeth he hath no more life to do it,
So for any duty of Religion, he sees he hath no more life to do it,
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then a dead man hath to do the actions of the living:
then a dead man hath to do the actions of the living:
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as the Apostle speaks, Gal. 2. 19. I am dead to the Law, that I might live unto God.
as the Apostle speaks, Gal. 2. 19. I am dead to the Law, that I might live unto God.
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God made St. Paul alive unto him, but first he charged his Law upon his Conscience,
God made Saint Paul alive unto him, but First he charged his Law upon his Conscience,
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and made him seem to be a dead man to the Law: That he had no life or activity to do any thing pleasing to God:
and made him seem to be a dead man to the Law: That he had no life or activity to do any thing pleasing to God:
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but when the Lord made him alive to himself, then he could do something, nay, he was able to do all things, through the Lord Jesus Christ that strengthned him.
but when the Lord made him alive to himself, then he could do something, nay, he was able to do all things, through the Lord jesus christ that strengthened him.
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But in himself, both still, and before, he was altogether dead to the Law of God;
But in himself, both still, and before, he was altogether dead to the Law of God;
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so that when the Law comes, and shews a mans estate unto him, it shews him his utter inability to the performance of any good duty.
so that when the Law comes, and shows a men estate unto him, it shows him his utter inability to the performance of any good duty.
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The Pharisee will to the Temple as well as the Publican, Saul will sacrifice as well as Samuel; Prophane people will take up the Ordinances of God,
The Pharisee will to the Temple as well as the Publican, Saul will sacrifice as well as Samuel; Profane people will take up the Ordinances of God,
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as if they had life to go through them, as well as the people of God.
as if they had life to go through them, as well as the people of God.
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But when the Law comes, it plainly convinceth a man;
But when the Law comes, it plainly Convinces a man;
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it makes him feel and understand, that he hath no activity, or life to performe any thing pleasing to Almighty God;
it makes him feel and understand, that he hath no activity, or life to perform any thing pleasing to Almighty God;
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a dead man can do nothing, he is cut off from all the actions of the living;
a dead man can do nothing, he is Cut off from all the actions of the living;
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dead men they cannot devise ought, they cannot purpose ought, they cannot work ought.
dead men they cannot devise ought, they cannot purpose ought, they cannot work ought.
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So when the Law of God is charged upon a man, and shews him that he is but a dead man,
So when the Law of God is charged upon a man, and shows him that he is but a dead man,
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and a damned man, now he seeth, he can as well create a world, as make a prayer;
and a damned man, now he sees, he can as well create a world, as make a prayer;
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he can as well remove a Mountain, as do any thing acceptable to God. Such a man will say, I am a dry tree, and cannot grow;
he can as well remove a Mountain, as do any thing acceptable to God. Such a man will say, I am a dry tree, and cannot grow;
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I am lost in the wildernesse of sinne, and cannot get out again. Thus we see wherein this deadness consists.
I am lost in the Wilderness of sin, and cannot get out again. Thus we see wherein this deadness consists.
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2. Now I come to shew you the Effects of this Deadnesse, how it pulls down the heart:
2. Now I come to show you the Effects of this Deadness, how it pulls down the heart:
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this will pull down the heart of a man marvellously, when the Law chargeth this upon him, that he is but a dead man;
this will pull down the heart of a man marvellously, when the Law charges this upon him, that he is but a dead man;
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though the will of man be infinitely unruly, it is wild, it is like the mad man in the Gospel, that the Divil was in, no man was able to bind him, no Chains were able to hold him, no Creature could tame him, Mark 5. 34. So it is with the will of an unregenerate man, his will is marvellous wild, he breaks all bonds,
though the will of man be infinitely unruly, it is wild, it is like the mad man in the Gospel, that the devil was in, no man was able to bind him, no Chains were able to hold him, no Creature could tame him, Mark 5. 34. So it is with the will of an unregenerate man, his will is marvellous wild, he breaks all bonds,
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and snaps all cords in pieces, and casts off the yoak from him. Let God bid him do this, he will not do it;
and snaps all cords in Pieces, and Cast off the yoke from him. Let God bid him do this, he will not do it;
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let him be in a good mood, he is presently out of it again;
let him be in a good mood, he is presently out of it again;
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let him be convinced of his vain hopes, and let him see what a wretched creature he is, he will have vain hopes again;
let him be convinced of his vain hope's, and let him see what a wretched creature he is, he will have vain hope's again;
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his will is infinitely unruly, and desperately wild, the very Divel in hell hath the rule of it;
his will is infinitely unruly, and desperately wild, the very devil in hell hath the Rule of it;
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it is full of life against God and his Commandments, and will never yield while the world stands, till now the Lord comes with his Law,
it is full of life against God and his commandments, and will never yield while the world Stands, till now the Lord comes with his Law,
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and shews a man, that he is a dead man, and a damned man, and shews him that he is under the wrath of God:
and shows a man, that he is a dead man, and a damned man, and shows him that he is under the wrath of God:
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the Law is able to do this, as the Apostle speaks, Rom. 4. 15. The Law causeth wrath, It makes a man appear to lie under the wrath of God, under Gods everlasting displeasure,
the Law is able to do this, as the Apostle speaks, Rom. 4. 15. The Law Causes wrath, It makes a man appear to lie under the wrath of God, under God's everlasting displeasure,
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and in the mouth of hell and damnation;
and in the Mouth of hell and damnation;
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and if God be not merciful to him, and more merciful then to a world of men, he seeth he is a dead man, utterly lost, and undone for ever;
and if God be not merciful to him, and more merciful then to a world of men, he sees he is a dead man, utterly lost, and undone for ever;
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now this will make his spirit yield, and make his heart begin to come in;
now this will make his Spirit yield, and make his heart begin to come in;
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as the Psalmist speaks concerning Princes, He shall cut off the spirit of Prince, he is terrible to the Kings of the earth, Psal. 76. 12. Kings and Princes have stout Spirits;
as the Psalmist speaks Concerning Princes, He shall Cut off the Spirit of Prince, he is terrible to the Kings of the earth, Psalm 76. 12. Kings and Princes have stout Spirits;
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now when the Lord sends but a little terrour into their hearts, he is able to snib their spirits,
now when the Lord sends but a little terror into their hearts, he is able to snib their spirits,
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for all their security, and for all the height of their magnanimity;
for all their security, and for all the height of their magnanimity;
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he is able to cut off all, by sending his terrour into their hearts, so the Law sends terrour into the heart.
he is able to Cut off all, by sending his terror into their hearts, so the Law sends terror into the heart.
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Can there be a greater terrour then to have the Law denounce a man to be a dead man? and that the wrath of God is gone out against him? and that he lyeth in the very mouth of all the Canons of the fury of the most High? This will break the heart of a man,
Can there be a greater terror then to have the Law denounce a man to be a dead man? and that the wrath of God is gone out against him? and that he lies in the very Mouth of all the Canonas of the fury of the most High? This will break the heart of a man,
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if his heart were made of brass, this would break it.
if his heart were made of brass, this would break it.
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Look as it was with the Moabites 2 Sam. 8. 2. They were stout against David, and would not yield and submit unto him;
Look as it was with the Moabites 2 Sam. 8. 2. They were stout against David, and would not yield and submit unto him;
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but when David smote them, and measured them with a cord, and cast them down to the ground;
but when David smote them, and measured them with a cord, and cast them down to the ground;
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when he measured them with two cords to put them to death, and with one full cord to keep them alive;
when he measured them with two cords to put them to death, and with one full cord to keep them alive;
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then saith the Text, the Moabites became Davids servants, and brought him gifts. then Says the Text, the Moabites became Davids Servants, and brought him Gifts.
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So it is with a prophane creature, whilest God lets him goe on, he is stout,
So it is with a profane creature, whilst God lets him go on, he is stout,
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and will not serve God, but his will is altogether crosse, and contrary to Gods will and Commandements;
and will not serve God, but his will is altogether cross, and contrary to God's will and commandments;
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he will not take up those courses that God commands, he will not submit himself to the precisenesse of the Gospel, his will is infinitely crosse in this kind, and marvellous obstinate.
he will not take up those courses that God commands, he will not submit himself to the preciseness of the Gospel, his will is infinitely cross in this kind, and marvellous obstinate.
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But if the Lord takes him in hand, and charge his Law upon his conscience, he puts such terrours into his heart, that he is willing to submit unto God upon any tearms.
But if the Lord Takes him in hand, and charge his Law upon his conscience, he puts such terrors into his heart, that he is willing to submit unto God upon any terms.
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I confesse the Law cannot do this of it self; it cannot thus bring down the will of a man, and mortifie a mans sins:
I confess the Law cannot do this of it self; it cannot thus bring down the will of a man, and mortify a men Sins:
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For if the damned in hell were let loose again, to live here upon earth, they would forget all their former Plagues,
For if the damned in hell were let lose again, to live Here upon earth, they would forget all their former Plagues,
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and Torments, and sin would revive again in them.
and Torments, and since would revive again in them.
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The Law of it self, can only lay some in a swound, it will up again if it be loose:
The Law of it self, can only lay Some in a swoon, it will up again if it be lose:
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the law cannot do this of it self;
the law cannot do this of it self;
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but I speak now of the law, as it is Gods Instrument. Hereby he pulls down the heart of a man, and pulls down his Spirit;
but I speak now of the law, as it is God's Instrument. Hereby he pulls down the heart of a man, and pulls down his Spirit;
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labour will pull down any mans spirit:
labour will pull down any men Spirit:
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when a man is in labour, and pain, and affliction, it will make a mans Stomack come down;
when a man is in labour, and pain, and affliction, it will make a men Stomach come down;
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as we may see, Psal. 107. 11, 12. Because they rebelled against the words of the Lord,
as we may see, Psalm 107. 11, 12. Because they rebelled against the words of the Lord,
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therefore he humbled their heart with labour and heavinesse; then they fell down, but there was no helper: Therefore he humbled their heart with labour and heaviness; then they fell down, but there was no helper:
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Before they were stout against the Lord, and would not hearken unto him, and obey his Commandments;
Before they were stout against the Lord, and would not harken unto him, and obey his commandments;
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now the Lord brought down their heart.
now the Lord brought down their heart.
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But how did he bring them down? he pulld them down by laying labours upon them;
But how did he bring them down? he pulled them down by laying labours upon them;
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labour, and torment, and heavinesse pulled down their hearts.
labour, and torment, and heaviness pulled down their hearts.
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So when the law makes the heart labour under the wrath of God, it lyes labouring,
So when the law makes the heart labour under the wrath of God, it lies labouring,
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and quaking, and shaking, and weltring, and bleeding under the wrath of God; this pulls down the will.
and quaking, and shaking, and weltering, and bleeding under the wrath of God; this pulls down the will.
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And now I come to speak of the Effects it works, in doing of it.
And now I come to speak of the Effects it works, in doing of it.
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1. The First Effect is this, it casts the heart into those woful privations we read of;
1. The First Effect is this, it Cast the heart into those woeful privations we read of;
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there are abundance of comfortable things, which the man which is alive in his own conceit, thinks himself to have.
there Are abundance of comfortable things, which the man which is alive in his own conceit, thinks himself to have.
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Now when the law comes to dead him, it knocks him off from all those comfortable things he seemed to have;
Now when the law comes to dead him, it knocks him off from all those comfortable things he seemed to have;
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whereas he seemed to have some admittance to God in prayer, he could pray to him before,
whereas he seemed to have Some admittance to God in prayer, he could pray to him before,
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but now he sees he is an out-cast, and dares not lift up his eyes to heaven:
but now he sees he is an outcast, and dares not lift up his eyes to heaven:
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Before he hoped that God would have merey on him, and that he had some interest in Christ, and hope of salvation;
Before he hoped that God would have Mercy on him, and that he had Some Interest in christ, and hope of salvation;
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but now he seeth he is lost: Before he seemed to have liberty, and freedom; he could do this, and that, and had a thousand evasions;
but now he sees he is lost: Before he seemed to have liberty, and freedom; he could do this, and that, and had a thousand evasions;
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but now he sees himself a meer captive:
but now he sees himself a mere captive:
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before he thought he had some riches, some goodnesse, but now he seeth he is but a poor begger;
before he Thought he had Some riches, Some Goodness, but now he sees he is but a poor beggar;
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before he had some Fig-leaves to cover him, but now he seeth he is altogether naked;
before he had Some Fig leaves to cover him, but now he sees he is altogether naked;
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before he was heart-whole and sound, he had peace, and comfort, and quietnesse within him, but now he is altogether broken.
before he was heart-whole and found, he had peace, and Comfort, and quietness within him, but now he is altogether broken.
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This is the effect of this deadnesse, it brings all these privations into the soul; death is a privation it self;
This is the Effect of this deadness, it brings all these privations into the soul; death is a privation it self;
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and it brings a hundred privations with it; even a privation of all the priviledges of the living:
and it brings a hundred privations with it; even a privation of all the privileges of the living:
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this the Law doth when it comes. All this while the Soul is lost, and captived, and poor, and blind, and miserable, and naked, and an out-cast;
this the Law does when it comes. All this while the Soul is lost, and captived, and poor, and blind, and miserable, and naked, and an outcast;
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it is utterly undone, and altogether unable to help it self;
it is utterly undone, and altogether unable to help it self;
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and this, as it doth make a man an object of the Gospel, one for whom Christ dyed,
and this, as it does make a man an Object of the Gospel, one for whom christ died,
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as it points out such a man;
as it points out such a man;
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so there is a Finger of the Gospel in it also, when the soul understands the goodnesse of the Gospel,
so there is a Finger of the Gospel in it also, when the soul understands the Goodness of the Gospel,
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and sees it self to be lost for want thereof; yet notwithstanding the first stroke is given by the Law;
and sees it self to be lost for want thereof; yet notwithstanding the First stroke is given by the Law;
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the first stroke that casts the soul into this privation is done by the Law,
the First stroke that Cast the soul into this privation is done by the Law,
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and if the Lord means to convert, there the Gospel begins, Luke 4. 18. The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
and if the Lord means to convert, there the Gospel begins, Lycia 4. 18. The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
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because he hath annointed me, that I should preach the Gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the broken hearted, to preach deliverance to the Captives,
Because he hath anointed me, that I should preach the Gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the broken hearted, to preach deliverance to the Captives,
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and recovering of sight to the blind, that I should set at liberty them that are bruised. and recovering of sighed to the blind, that I should Set At liberty them that Are Bruised.
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When the Law hath humbled a man, and thus brought down his will, then begins the work of the Gospel.
When the Law hath humbled a man, and thus brought down his will, then begins the work of the Gospel.
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As we use to say of natural Philosophy, where natural Philosphy ends, there Physick begins; So where the Law ends, the Gospel begins.
As we use to say of natural Philosophy, where natural Philosophy ends, there Physic begins; So where the Law ends, the Gospel begins.
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Thus we see the first Effect of this deadnesse.
Thus we see the First Effect of this deadness.
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2. Secondly, When the Law hath done this, when the deadnesse the Law hath wrought, hath produced this effect;
2. Secondly, When the Law hath done this, when the deadness the Law hath wrought, hath produced this Effect;
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then the next Effect is this, the Law holds the heart there: when a man is dead, the effect of death is to hold a man there.
then the next Effect is this, the Law holds the heart there: when a man is dead, the Effect of death is to hold a man there.
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There is no redresse, no return, without the Almighty power of God: there is no return to his former life.
There is no redress, no return, without the Almighty power of God: there is no return to his former life.
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So when the Law hath deaded a man, it holds a man there, though a man would never so fain get out, he cannot;
So when the Law hath deadened a man, it holds a man there, though a man would never so fain get out, he cannot;
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he will be snatching at a Christ, and looking at the promises, and be presuming that there is mercy for him;
he will be snatching At a christ, and looking At the promises, and be presuming that there is mercy for him;
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he would fain be brisk again.
he would fain be brisk again.
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But if the Law hath killed him, and made him a dead man, he cannot get out.
But if the Law hath killed him, and made him a dead man, he cannot get out.
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Rom. 7. 6. the Apostle saith, We are delivered from the Law, being dead unto that wherein we were holden. Rom. 7. 6. the Apostle Says, We Are Delivered from the Law, being dead unto that wherein we were held.
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St. Paul could not get out to his livelynesse again, but the Law held him. So it is with the Law, when the Law of God hath humbled a man,
Saint Paul could not get out to his livelynesse again, but the Law held him. So it is with the Law, when the Law of God hath humbled a man,
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and made him a dead man, it holds him there; let the Divel come with all the comforts he can, there is no evasion;
and made him a dead man, it holds him there; let the devil come with all the comforts he can, there is no evasion;
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let his vain neighbors bring what Scriptures they can to cheer him, there is nothing can lift that soul up:
let his vain neighbours bring what Scriptures they can to cheer him, there is nothing can lift that soul up:
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let all profits and pleasures come, they cannot take off his heart, they cannot make him alive again,
let all profits and pleasures come, they cannot take off his heart, they cannot make him alive again,
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unlesse it please the Lord to quicken and revive him.
unless it please the Lord to quicken and revive him.
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2. The next Effect of this deadnesse is, that it makes the heart stiff: when the body is dead, all the members are stiff, the beatings of the pulses cease, and all are stiff.
2. The next Effect of this deadness is, that it makes the heart stiff: when the body is dead, all the members Are stiff, the beatings of the pulses cease, and all Are stiff.
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So when a man is killed by the Law, it makes his head stiff, it breaks off all his arguing,
So when a man is killed by the Law, it makes his head stiff, it breaks off all his arguing,
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and reasoning, and disputing against the Law of God;
and reasoning, and disputing against the Law of God;
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That is against my profit, and that is against my pleasure and that is against my credit;
That is against my profit, and that is against my pleasure and that is against my credit;
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thus the heart is full of life & activity before. But when the Law comes, and shews him he is a dead man:
thus the heart is full of life & activity before. But when the Law comes, and shows him he is a dead man:
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now he is not able to stir, now he can say, what if it be against my profit,
now he is not able to stir, now he can say, what if it be against my profit,
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and pleasure? what if it be against my credit? what if men make a mock at me? I am a dead man if I live not in this course, Psal. 36. 12. there saith the Text, They are fallen that work iniquity, they are cast down and shall not be able to rise.
and pleasure? what if it be against my credit? what if men make a mock At me? I am a dead man if I live not in this course, Psalm 36. 12. there Says the Text, They Are fallen that work iniquity, they Are cast down and shall not be able to rise.
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So when the Law of God comes, and preacheth righteousnesse to a man, and shews him against whom he hath sinned, it makes him a dead man, he cannot stir any more;
So when the Law of God comes, and Preacheth righteousness to a man, and shows him against whom he hath sinned, it makes him a dead man, he cannot stir any more;
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if the Divel bids him reason for his lusts, he dares not do it;
if the devil bids him reason for his Lustiest, he dares not do it;
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if his old company perswade him to his former life and conversation, he dares not do it, Isai. 41. 21. Stand to your cause saith the Lord, bring forth your strong reasons, saith the God of Jacob. You could be reasoning,
if his old company persuade him to his former life and Conversation, he dares not do it, Isaiah 41. 21. Stand to your cause Says the Lord, bring forth your strong Reasons, Says the God of Jacob. You could be reasoning,
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and pleading for your lusts, let us now hear your strong reasons, and arguments. Now this man is a dead man, and a damned man;
and pleading for your Lustiest, let us now hear your strong Reasons, and Arguments. Now this man is a dead man, and a damned man;
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he hath no reason, no plea to alledge, to go on in his former course, this man is killed now.
he hath no reason, no plea to allege, to go on in his former course, this man is killed now.
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4. Fourthly. This deadnesse makes the heart yield; before the Law comes, the heart is marvellous obstinate,
4. Fourthly. This deadness makes the heart yield; before the Law comes, the heart is marvellous obstinate,
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but now when the stiffnesse of it is gone, and the Law hath made him a dead man,
but now when the stiffness of it is gone, and the Law hath made him a dead man,
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now he will yield, 2 Chron. 30. 8. As Hezekiah speaks;
now he will yield, 2 Chronicles 30. 8. As Hezekiah speaks;
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Be not now stiff-necked as your fathers, but give the hand to the Lord, and come into his Sanctuary. Be not now Stiffnecked as your Father's, but give the hand to the Lord, and come into his Sanctuary.
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So when the Lord hath broken the neck of a mans stiffnesse, and hath broken his back-bone, that he cannot stand stiffly out,
So when the Lord hath broken the neck of a men stiffness, and hath broken his backbone, that he cannot stand stiffly out,
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and hath taken away his livelynesse, which was his whale-bone as it were, to uphold him in his strength,
and hath taken away his livelynesse, which was his whalebone as it were, to uphold him in his strength,
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and courage, and in his sins.
and courage, and in his Sins.
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Now his heart is made to yield to God, he cannot now but yield to the Lord.
Now his heart is made to yield to God, he cannot now but yield to the Lord.
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Thus it is with a poor creature, when the law works upon him, he cannot stand out any longer:
Thus it is with a poor creature, when the law works upon him, he cannot stand out any longer:
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It is most true, before the Lord converts a man, he doth take away his stiffnesse,
It is most true, before the Lord converts a man, he does take away his stiffness,
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and make a man a dead man.
and make a man a dead man.
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But you will say, when a man is dead, all his joynts are stiff, his body is cold,
But you will say, when a man is dead, all his Joints Are stiff, his body is cold,
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and grows stiff, but when a man is alive, his joynts are lithe and lively.
and grows stiff, but when a man is alive, his Joints Are Light and lively.
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I Answer, It is true, the law of God cannot take away a mans natural stiffnesse,
I Answer, It is true, the law of God cannot take away a men natural stiffness,
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but his voluntary stiffness is taken away. The voluntary stiffnesse is taken away when he is dead;
but his voluntary stiffness is taken away. The voluntary stiffness is taken away when he is dead;
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when a man was alive, he could shut his hand, and hold it so; he could stretch out his arm, and hold it so:
when a man was alive, he could shut his hand, and hold it so; he could stretch out his arm, and hold it so:
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but when a man is dead, he cannot do so.
but when a man is dead, he cannot do so.
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So it is in this case, although the stiffnesse of nature remain still, yet the voluntary stiffnesse is taken away;
So it is in this case, although the stiffness of nature remain still, yet the voluntary stiffness is taken away;
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the will and heart of a man is out of life; It cannot be stiff towards God.
the will and heart of a man is out of life; It cannot be stiff towards God.
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I confesse the Lord doth not take away all stiffnesse, no not out of his Saints;
I confess the Lord does not take away all stiffness, no not out of his Saints;
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but he takes so much stiffnesse out of the heart, as to make it a prtient, he shall not be voluntarily stiff, he shall not be overcomingly resisting.
but he Takes so much stiffness out of the heart, as to make it a prtient, he shall not be voluntarily stiff, he shall not be overcomingly resisting.
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Divines use to say, That in the first conversion of a sinner, he is meerly a Patient;
Divines use to say, That in the First conversion of a sinner, he is merely a Patient;
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first the Lord makes him a patient, and then converts him, Jer. 31. 19. After I was converted, I repented,
First the Lord makes him a patient, and then converts him, Jer. 31. 19. After I was converted, I repented,
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after I was instructed, I smote upon the thigh, &c. first God made him a patient,After I was instructed, I smote upon the thigh, etc. First God made him a patient,
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and instructed him, and afterwards converted him.
and instructed him, and afterwards converted him.
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The Use of the Point is this, Is it so that the law of God doth make a man a dead man? Then here we may observe the wonderful power of the law;
The Use of the Point is this, Is it so that the law of God does make a man a dead man? Then Here we may observe the wondered power of the law;
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a man hath so much livlinesse in him, so much life and activity, and so many strong conceits, that it is wonderful hard to make him dead;
a man hath so much livlinesse in him, so much life and activity, and so many strong conceits, that it is wondered hard to make him dead;
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therefore the word of God is mighty.
Therefore the word of God is mighty.
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It is said of Apollo, that he did mightily convince the Jewes, Acts, 18. 28. for he was mighty in the Scriptures, there had need be might in the Scriptures to do this.
It is said of Apollo, that he did mightily convince the Jews, Acts, 18. 28. for he was mighty in the Scriptures, there had need be might in the Scriptures to do this.
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What strong reasons had they in regard of flesh and blood that Jesus was not the Christ? What, he the Christ that was born in a manger,
What strong Reasons had they in regard of Flesh and blood that jesus was not the christ? What, he the christ that was born in a manger,
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and hath none but a beggarly company to his kindred? Are not his brethren and kinsfolk with us? None but the tag-rag and refuse of the Country follow him.
and hath none but a beggarly company to his kindred? are not his brothers and kinsfolk with us? None but the tagrag and refuse of the Country follow him.
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What, he that had no form or beauty in him, the Saviour of the world? The Word of God was marvellous powerful, that could convince them of this;
What, he that had no from or beauty in him, the Saviour of the world? The Word of God was marvellous powerful, that could convince them of this;
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so a man that goeth on in his sinful estate and condition, it is a marvellous hard thing to convince him that he is a dead man:so a man that Goes on in his sinful estate and condition, it is a marvellous hard thing to convince him that he is a dead man:
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he hears the Word constantly, and goes on in his Calling diligently, and he hopes that Christ died for him;
he hears the Word constantly, and Goes on in his Calling diligently, and he hope's that christ died for him;
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he is afraid of sin, and his heart trembles to commit sin, and he is sorry for his sins, he is thus, and thus:
he is afraid of since, and his heart trembles to commit since, and he is sorry for his Sins, he is thus, and thus:
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he that hath so many things to plead for himself, what, he a dead man? It is impossible.
he that hath so many things to plead for himself, what, he a dead man? It is impossible.
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Therefore if the law of God be able to convince a man, and make a man a dead man that is so full of life, the law must needs be mighty that can do this;
Therefore if the law of God be able to convince a man, and make a man a dead man that is so full of life, the law must needs be mighty that can do this;
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to dead this man, and kill this man, is a mighty work.
to dead this man, and kill this man, is a mighty work.
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So that we may say, as the Psalmist saith of the Sea and the Mountains, Psal. 114. 5, 6. What ayled thee, O Sea, that thou fleddest? O Jordan,
So that we may say, as the Psalmist Says of the Sea and the Mountains, Psalm 114. 5, 6. What ailed thee, Oh Sea, that thou fleddest? O Jordan,
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why wert thou turned back? Ye Mountains, why leaped ye as Rams, and ye Hills as Lambs? So I may say, What ayleth this poor man that he is now driven from his former courses,why Wertenberg thou turned back? the Mountains, why leapt you as Rams, and you Hills as Lambs? So I may say, What aileth this poor man that he is now driven from his former courses,
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and like the Sea, out of his own Channel? what ayls those Mountains of lusts and corruptions, that were settled upon his soul,
and like the Sea, out of his own Channel? what ails those Mountains of Lustiest and corruptions, that were settled upon his soul,
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as a Mountain upon his Base, what ayle these to move, and stir, and fall away? What ayls the man that was so full of life before, that at one Sermon he is killed? What ayls the man? he came brisk and peark into the Church,
as a Mountain upon his Base, what ail these to move, and stir, and fallen away? What ails the man that was so full of life before, that At one Sermon he is killed? What ails the man? he Come brisk and park into the Church,
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and who but he? He was immoveable from his sinful lusts, and corruptions, and he had this Plea,
and who but he? He was immoveable from his sinful Lustiest, and corruptions, and he had this Plea,
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and that confidence, and was full of life, but by one hours discourse (which it may be another heard as well as he,
and that confidence, and was full of life, but by one hours discourse (which it may be Another herd as well as he,
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and went away as brisk as before, but this mans spirit is deaded, and his heart taken down;
and went away as brisk as before, but this men Spirit is deadened, and his heart taken down;
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what ayls the man now? why the law of God hath done it: See therefore the marvellous power of the law.
what ails the man now? why the law of God hath done it: See Therefore the marvellous power of the law.
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I told you formerly, That when the Law comes home to a mans soul, and is charged upon his Conscience, it casts the heart into all those woful privations we read of in Scripture;
I told you formerly, That when the Law comes home to a men soul, and is charged upon his Conscience, it Cast the heart into all those woeful privations we read of in Scripture;
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a man before he is thus deaded by the law, thinks himself to be possessed of abundance of comforts,
a man before he is thus deadened by the law, thinks himself to be possessed of abundance of comforts,
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but now he seeth himself to be an out-cast, and utterly lost, to be a captive,
but now he sees himself to be an outcast, and utterly lost, to be a captive,
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and poor, and miserable, and blind, and naked; he lies under all these privations: And as the Philosopher saith, That Privation is one of the Principles of Nature:
and poor, and miserable, and blind, and naked; he lies under all these privations: And as the Philosopher Says, That Privation is one of the Principles of Nature:
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Every body (saith he) hath Three Principles, Matter, Form, and Privation:
Every body (Says he) hath Three Principles, Matter, From, and Privation:
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No natural thing can have this or that Form put into it, but it must be deprived of all other Forms,
No natural thing can have this or that From put into it, but it must be deprived of all other Forms,
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as if fire be turned into air, first the form of fire must be taken away,
as if fire be turned into air, First the from of fire must be taken away,
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before it can be turned into air, so it is in Grace, Privation is one of the Principles of Religion;
before it can be turned into air, so it is in Grace, Privation is one of the Principles of Religion;
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before the life of Christ can be brought into a man, there must first be a Privation of all other contrary lifes:
before the life of christ can be brought into a man, there must First be a Privation of all other contrary life's:
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the life of the flesh, that cursed livelinesse of the flesh, the life of sin,
the life of the Flesh, that cursed liveliness of the Flesh, the life of since,
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and the life of the world, whereby a man lives unto the world, and the things of the world.
and the life of the world, whereby a man lives unto the world, and the things of the world.
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A man must be deprived of all other lifes, of all other forms, he must have a Privation of all other forms,
A man must be deprived of all other life's, of all other forms, he must have a Privation of all other forms,
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before the life of Christ can be formed in him.
before the life of christ can be formed in him.
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As for example, Take a man that is wordly wise, put him upon civil Affairs, he is wise enough to order all his businesse;
As for Exampl, Take a man that is wordly wise, put him upon civil Affairs, he is wise enough to order all his business;
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in eating, and drinking, he is wise enough not to distemper himself, wise enough to keep a good diet:
in eating, and drinking, he is wise enough not to distemper himself, wise enough to keep a good diet:
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Put him upon matters of Religion, he is wise there too, he will not be so precise as some are, that are more nice then wise;
Put him upon matters of Religion, he is wise there too, he will not be so precise as Some Are, that Are more Nicaenae then wise;
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he will be moderate, and wise in the Service of God:
he will be moderate, and wise in the Service of God:
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Tell him, that he is one that doth not please God, that he walks to hell-ward, that he hath no care of his Salvation;
Tell him, that he is one that does not please God, that he walks to hellward, that he hath no care of his Salvation;
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he thinks that he is wiser then so.
he thinks that he is Wiser then so.
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Would you make this man a wise man indeed? you can never make him truly a wise man, till you bring a Privation upon him, till he be first deprived of all that wordly wisdom that is in him;
Would you make this man a wise man indeed? you can never make him truly a wise man, till you bring a Privation upon him, till he be First deprived of all that wordly Wisdom that is in him;
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If any man among you seem to be wise (saith the Apostle) let him become a fool that he may be wise, 1 Cor. 3. 18. Let him have first a Privation of all the seeming wisdom he hath, of all the wisdom of the flesh and carnal reason, he must first be a fool,If any man among you seem to be wise (Says the Apostle) let him become a fool that he may be wise, 1 Cor. 3. 18. Let him have First a Privation of all the seeming Wisdom he hath, of all the Wisdom of the Flesh and carnal reason, he must First be a fool,
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or else true wisdome is not able to enter into him: So if a man would be high, he must be first humbled, and brought low;
or Else true Wisdom is not able to enter into him: So if a man would be high, he must be First humbled, and brought low;
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before he can be truly high; a man must be naked; before he can be cloathed; a man must be lost; before he can be found;
before he can be truly high; a man must be naked; before he can be clothed; a man must be lost; before he can be found;
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there are none of you that live in your sins, but you must be stripped of all the forms that are in you;
there Are none of you that live in your Sins, but you must be stripped of all the forms that Are in you;
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there must be a Privation come into you, before true Grace can be formed in you.
there must be a Privation come into you, before true Grace can be formed in you.
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Privation is one of the Principles of Religion, and unlesse you be deprived of all other forms, you cannot have the essential form of Religion come into you;
Privation is one of the Principles of Religion, and unless you be deprived of all other forms, you cannot have the essential from of Religion come into you;
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it is the poor that receive the Gospel:
it is the poor that receive the Gospel:
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when a man is deprived of all other forms, then is he fit to receive the form of the Gospel.
when a man is deprived of all other forms, then is he fit to receive the from of the Gospel.
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When a man is deprived of his own wisdom, he may then receive the wisdom of the Gospel;
When a man is deprived of his own Wisdom, he may then receive the Wisdom of the Gospel;
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when a man is deprived of his own selfconfidence, of his own strength, and sufficiency, then he may receive the strength of the Gospel;
when a man is deprived of his own selfconfidence, of his own strength, and sufficiency, then he may receive the strength of the Gospel;
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when a man is deprived of all other contrary livelinesse, and contrary forms that are opposite to all these,
when a man is deprived of all other contrary liveliness, and contrary forms that Are opposite to all these,
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when a man is deprived of all these, he is capable of the true life of Christ, and the Gospel.
when a man is deprived of all these, he is capable of the true life of christ, and the Gospel.
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I will Instance only in one thing which I named before, and that is poverty:
I will Instance only in one thing which I nam before, and that is poverty:
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a man can never receive Christ, or any impression of the true form of Christianity, till first his Heart be emptied,
a man can never receive christ, or any impression of the true from of Christianity, till First his Heart be emptied,
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and his Will and his Mind be emptied, and his Conscience be emptied, till all other forms be voyded out,
and his Will and his Mind be emptied, and his Conscience be emptied, till all other forms be voided out,
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and he begins to be made poor and nothing in himself, till every room in the soul be naked,
and he begins to be made poor and nothing in himself, till every room in the soul be naked,
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and empty, there is never a room for the kingdom of God to come into the soul;
and empty, there is never a room for the Kingdom of God to come into the soul;
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the kingdom of God is a great thing, and will take up a great deal of room where it comes,
the Kingdom of God is a great thing, and will take up a great deal of room where it comes,
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therefore the Heart, and the Mind, and the Will, and the Affections must be emptied:
Therefore the Heart, and the Mind, and the Will, and the Affections must be emptied:
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the soul must be rid and void of all other things, or else there is no room for the Kingdom of God.
the soul must be rid and void of all other things, or Else there is no room for the Kingdom of God.
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As our Saviour saith Mat. 5. 3. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for they shall receive the Kingdom of God:
As our Saviour Says Mathew 5. 3. Blessed Are the poor in Spirit, for they shall receive the Kingdom of God:
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Then there is room for the Kingdom of God, when the heart is made poor,
Then there is room for the Kingdom of God, when the heart is made poor,
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and all is voided out, the world, and the flesh, and all carnal delights, and pleasures,
and all is voided out, the world, and the Flesh, and all carnal delights, and pleasures,
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and all self-conceitednesse, which the heart was full of. When it was full of the world, there was no room for Gods Kingdom;
and all Self-conceitedness, which the heart was full of. When it was full of the world, there was no room for God's Kingdom;
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but when a man is made poor in Spirit, when he hath a Privation of these things, wherewith his soul was filled;
but when a man is made poor in Spirit, when he hath a Privation of these things, wherewith his soul was filled;
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now there is room for the Kingdom of God;
now there is room for the Kingdom of God;
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the reason is, because a man can never be brought to Christ, till he is pinched with these Privations;
the reason is, Because a man can never be brought to christ, till he is pinched with these Privations;
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before he can never come to Christ, his heart can never be brought to bid so much and stake down so much for Christ,
before he can never come to christ, his heart can never be brought to bid so much and stake down so much for christ,
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as he must do, if ever he come to attain him:
as he must do, if ever he come to attain him:
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unlesse his heart be pinched with poverty, unlesse his heart be void of all these high imaginations he had of himself, he will never come to Christ.
unless his heart be pinched with poverty, unless his heart be void of all these high Imaginations he had of himself, he will never come to christ.
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It is plenty that brings down the market, and scarcity that makes it rise:
It is plenty that brings down the market, and scarcity that makes it rise:
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plentiful years, will make Corn of no price almost, but if there be famine, and scarcity,
plentiful Years, will make Corn of no price almost, but if there be famine, and scarcity,
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and no bread almost to be had, but men are ready to dye for hunger,
and no bred almost to be had, but men Are ready to die for hunger,
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then they wil give any thing, they will give ten shillings a bushel, twenty, nay fourty shillings hath been given for a bushel of Corn,
then they will give any thing, they will give ten shillings a bushel, twenty, nay fourty shillings hath been given for a bushel of Corn,
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as I have read in Chronicles; it is poverty that makes men come to a price.
as I have read in Chronicles; it is poverty that makes men come to a price.
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So must the heart be pinched with Spiritual poverty, else it will not come to Christ;
So must the heart be pinched with Spiritual poverty, Else it will not come to christ;
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men will give nothing for the Kingdom of God, they will not part with a single groat for Christ;
men will give nothing for the Kingdom of God, they will not part with a single groat for christ;
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the prophane Gallant will not part with a lock for Christ;
the profane Gallant will not part with a lock for christ;
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the proud vain fool, will not part with a foolish lace, a foolish fashion for Christ;
the proud vain fool, will not part with a foolish lace, a foolish fashion for christ;
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the drunkard will not foregoe a pot for Christ, men will not part with any thing for Christ;
the drunkard will not forego a pot for christ, men will not part with any thing for christ;
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they will not part with a paultry lust, or base affection for Christ:
they will not part with a paltry lust, or base affection for christ:
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People will not stir, they will not open their purses, they will not open their hearts to give any thing for Christ;
People will not stir, they will not open their purses, they will not open their hearts to give any thing for christ;
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the reason is, their hearts are full already. People count their profits, and pleasures, and lusts, and vanities, and delights, their Jewels;
the reason is, their hearts Are full already. People count their profits, and pleasures, and Lustiest, and vanities, and delights, their Jewels;
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a man must be poor, before he will part with his Jewels;
a man must be poor, before he will part with his Jewels;
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but if a man be throughly pinched with poverty he will part with his old Gold,
but if a man be thoroughly pinched with poverty he will part with his old Gold,
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and Rings, and Jewels, and all;
and Rings, and Jewels, and all;
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but he will never part with his Jewels, till he be forced to it by extremity.
but he will never part with his Jewels, till he be forced to it by extremity.
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So all the lusts of the heart, all the things of the world, that the mind and affections run upon, men account them their Jewels,
So all the Lustiest of the heart, all the things of the world, that the mind and affections run upon, men account them their Jewels,
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and they will not part with them, till they be pinched with poverty.
and they will not part with them, till they be pinched with poverty.
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Thus it was with the Jaylor, Acts 16. 30 when he was pinched with this poverty, he cryes out, Men and brethren, what shall I do to be saved? When his heart was pinched with this poverty, he was content to part with any thing, he was willing to do any thing, to hearken to any terms that he might have mercy:
Thus it was with the Jailor, Acts 16. 30 when he was pinched with this poverty, he cries out, Men and brothers, what shall I do to be saved? When his heart was pinched with this poverty, he was content to part with any thing, he was willing to do any thing, to harken to any terms that he might have mercy:
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So that it is necessary for a man to have all these Privations wrought in his heart,
So that it is necessary for a man to have all these Privations wrought in his heart,
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and be made poor, else he will never take Christ upon those terms whereupon he is offered.
and be made poor, Else he will never take christ upon those terms whereupon he is offered.
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Secondly, Suppose a man should conceive worth to be in Christ;Secondly, Suppose a man should conceive worth to be in christ;
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suppose he should put a great price upon him, yet if a man be not under these Privations,
suppose he should put a great price upon him, yet if a man be not under these Privations,
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if he be not pinched with poverty, with Spiritual need and want; he will never use all means for the attaining of the Kingdome of God.
if he be not pinched with poverty, with Spiritual need and want; he will never use all means for the attaining of the Kingdom of God.
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He will never take himself to all those courses that God hath commanded himself to be sought in.
He will never take himself to all those courses that God hath commanded himself to be sought in.
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It was need that made Ahab send up and down all Countries, and Soiles for water;
It was need that made Ahab send up and down all Countries, and Soils for water;
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it was need that made the rich Woman of S•unem, to hazard her self, and her family,
it was need that made the rich Woman of S•unem, to hazard her self, and her family,
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and houshold in a forraign Country;
and household in a foreign Country;
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she would not have gone a mile of that Journey, but for her poverty, as Divines use to speak.
she would not have gone a mile of that Journey, but for her poverty, as Divines use to speak.
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Let two men go to the Market, the one hath need, the other hath not;
Let two men go to the Market, the one hath need, the other hath not;
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he that hath need, will go whatsoever the weather be, though the weather be never so foul, he will go;
he that hath need, will go whatsoever the weather be, though the weather be never so foul, he will go;
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bread he wants, and bread he must have, and bread he will have;
bred he Wants, and bred he must have, and bred he will have;
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and if he cannot have it at an easie rate, he will part with any thing;
and if he cannot have it At an easy rate, he will part with any thing;
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he will pawn his very cloaths from his back for it. Why? because he, and his wife, and his children want it.
he will pawn his very clothes from his back for it. Why? Because he, and his wife, and his children want it.
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But the other, he will go according as he likes the weather;
But the other, he will go according as he likes the weather;
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if the weather be answerable to his mind, it may be he will go, it may be not;
if the weather be answerable to his mind, it may be he will go, it may be not;
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and when he is there, it may be he will buy, and it may be not;
and when he is there, it may be he will buy, and it may be not;
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according as the price goeth, because he hath no need of it.
according as the price Goes, Because he hath no need of it.
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So it is in Grace, let two men be called upon to seek out for Grace;
So it is in Grace, let two men be called upon to seek out for Grace;
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one doth not feel any great need, he is not pinched with the want of Faith and Repentance,
one does not feel any great need, he is not pinched with the want of Faith and Repentance,
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and Pardon, and Peace of Conscience:
and Pardon, and Peace of Conscience:
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though he want these, yet he is not pinched with the want, his heart is yet full, he is not yet come to this Spiritual poverty.
though he want these, yet he is not pinched with the want, his heart is yet full, he is not yet come to this Spiritual poverty.
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It may be he will come to a Sermon, it may be not; it may be he will part with a Lust, and it may be not;
It may be he will come to a Sermon, it may be not; it may be he will part with a Lust, and it may be not;
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it is according as the bargain pleaseth him; he will never use all means, nor take up all courses that are prescribed:
it is according as the bargain Pleases him; he will never use all means, nor take up all courses that Are prescribed:
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But a man that is ready to starve for want of Christ; as Sisera said, Give me drink or else I perish:
But a man that is ready to starve for want of christ; as Sisera said, Give me drink or Else I perish:
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so, give me Christ or else I perish:
so, give me christ or Else I perish:
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This man will take any course, use any means, he must have Christ, and will have him;
This man will take any course, use any means, he must have christ, and will have him;
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when he comes to the Word, Christ he wants, and Christ he will have, and must have;
when he comes to the Word, christ he Wants, and christ he will have, and must have;
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all Sermons, and all hearing, are but as Oile to the fire, they do but pinch his Soul so much the more, till Christ comes;
all Sermons, and all hearing, Are but as Oil to the fire, they do but pinch his Soul so much the more, till christ comes;
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he must have Christ in his Ordinances, because he is sensible of his Spiritual poverty.
he must have christ in his Ordinances, Because he is sensible of his Spiritual poverty.
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So that it is he which is lost that will be found, it is he which is a captive that will be freed, it is he that is blind that must have his sight,
So that it is he which is lost that will be found, it is he which is a captive that will be freed, it is he that is blind that must have his sighed,
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and it is he that is naked that must be cloathed;
and it is he that is naked that must be clothed;
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he that lies under these woful Privations, he must have the form, he looks after it, he cannot be without it.
he that lies under these woeful Privations, he must have the from, he looks After it, he cannot be without it.
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Thus we see that Privation is necessary for Religion, the true life of Religion can never come into a man, till he be layed under all these woful Privations we read of in Scripture.
Thus we see that Privation is necessary for Religion, the true life of Religion can never come into a man, till he be laid under all these woeful Privations we read of in Scripture.
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But now here is a question which will arise, which those that are godly would be glad to have resolved, and that is this:
But now Here is a question which will arise, which those that Are godly would be glad to have resolved, and that is this:
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Whether these Privations that the Apostle here speaks of, makes a man the formal Object of mercy? St. Paul was alive once before the Law came,
Whither these Privations that the Apostle Here speaks of, makes a man the formal Object of mercy? Saint Paul was alive once before the Law Come,
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but when the law came, and was charged upon his Conscience, it deprived him of his livelynesse,
but when the law Come, and was charged upon his Conscience, it deprived him of his livelynesse,
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and made him a dead man; I dyed saith he.
and made him a dead man; I died Says he.
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Now the Question is this, Whether is such a man the formal Object of mercy? When the Law hath deprived a man of his conceited riches,
Now the Question is this, Whither is such a man the formal Object of mercy? When the Law hath deprived a man of his conceited riches,
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and made him a poor man, and hath proclaimed him a bankrupt, and a begger,
and made him a poor man, and hath proclaimed him a bankrupt, and a beggar,
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and made him a captive, that he is not able to stir one foot, he is not able so much as to think a good thought;
and made him a captive, that he is not able to stir one foot, he is not able so much as to think a good Thought;
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but he lyeth under wrath, and is not able to get out:
but he lies under wrath, and is not able to get out:
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Whether is such a man the formal Object of mercy? I mean, whether is he such a one,
Whither is such a man the formal Object of mercy? I mean, whither is he such a one,
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as the Gospel hath promised deliverance unto? When a man by the law is made a dead Creature,
as the Gospel hath promised deliverance unto? When a man by the law is made a dead Creature,
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and is altogether deprived of life and health;
and is altogether deprived of life and health;
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he hath no life actually, and there is no life actually to be had for him, (for so the law leaves him without any hope of getting any life.) Whether is this man the formal Object of mercy? whether is he such a one as the Gospel doth make promise to of quickning,
he hath no life actually, and there is no life actually to be had for him, (for so the law leaves him without any hope of getting any life.) Whither is this man the formal Object of mercy? whither is he such a one as the Gospel does make promise to of quickening,
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and enriching, and gathering, and finding, and saving, and comforting, and the like? whether is this man the formal Object of mercy? Every man is the Object of mercy,
and enriching, and gathering, and finding, and Saving, and comforting, and the like? whither is this man the formal Object of mercy? Every man is the Object of mercy,
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but whether hath this man got those properties that belong to the actual Object of mercy? The reason why I propound this Question, is this,
but whither hath this man god those properties that belong to the actual Object of mercy? The reason why I propound this Question, is this,
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Because the Scripture seems to make such a one the formal Object of mercy, such a one as mercy is promised to, such a one as the Gospel looks upon,
Because the Scripture seems to make such a one the formal Object of mercy, such a one as mercy is promised to, such a one as the Gospel looks upon,
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as the proper and actual Object of mercy;
as the proper and actual Object of mercy;
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for the Gospel is said to quicken the dead, and to give them life, it is the Letter that killeth, and the Spirit that giveth life, 2 Cor. 3. 6. It giveth life to him that was before a dead man, to him that was killed by the letter.
for the Gospel is said to quicken the dead, and to give them life, it is the letter that kills, and the Spirit that gives life, 2 Cor. 3. 6. It gives life to him that was before a dead man, to him that was killed by the Letter.
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So for poverty, Luke 4. 18. To the poor the Gospel is preached, the Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
So for poverty, Lycia 4. 18. To the poor the Gospel is preached, the Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
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because he hath annointed me to preach the Gospel to the poor, he hath sent me that I should heal the broken hearted,
Because he hath anointed me to preach the Gospel to the poor, he hath sent me that I should heal the broken hearted,
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and preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind: and preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sighed to the blind:
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So that when the law hath made a man a poor man, & hath stripped him of all his conceited riches,
So that when the law hath made a man a poor man, & hath stripped him of all his conceited riches,
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and hath made him a begger, it seems that Christ is anointed to preach mercy to such a one;
and hath made him a beggar, it seems that christ is anointed to preach mercy to such a one;
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it seems that such a one is the formal Object of the Gospel. See Psalm 147. 2. He gathers the out-casts of Israel:
it seems that such a one is the formal Object of the Gospel. See Psalm 147. 2. He gathers the outcasts of Israel:
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when the Law hath made a man an out-cast, it seems he is the formal Object of mercy:
when the Law hath made a man an outcast, it seems he is the formal Object of mercy:
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The Gospel undertakes to gather such people so far lost.
The Gospel undertakes to gather such people so Far lost.
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The Son of man is come to save that which is lost, Matth. 18. 11. he is come for that purpose, it is his Commission, he is sent to save that which is lost;The Son of man is come to save that which is lost, Matthew 18. 11. he is come for that purpose, it is his Commission, he is sent to save that which is lost;
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when the law hath made a man to be a lost man, that he seeth he is utterly undone without mercy, Christ is come to save such people,
when the law hath made a man to be a lost man, that he sees he is utterly undone without mercy, christ is come to save such people,
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and to look upon them as the formal Object of mercy. So for death it self, when a man is made dead by the Law;
and to look upon them as the formal Object of mercy. So for death it self, when a man is made dead by the Law;
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The hour shall come saith our Saviour, and now is, that the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God; The hour shall come Says our Saviour, and now is, that the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God;
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and they that do hear it shall live, John 5. 25. It seems that the Scripture makes such as are made dead by the law,and they that do hear it shall live, John 5. 25. It seems that the Scripture makes such as Are made dead by the law,
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and poor, and blind, and naked, and wretched, and miserable, by reason of the Law being pressed upon them,
and poor, and blind, and naked, and wretched, and miserable, by reason of the Law being pressed upon them,
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and pulling them down with terrours and conviction;
and pulling them down with terrors and conviction;
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it seems such a one is the formal Object of mercy, such a one to whom mercy is promised.
it seems such a one is the formal Object of mercy, such a one to whom mercy is promised.
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I do not mean that he is the formal Object of the invitations of the Gospel, that is most certain, there is no question of that, Come unto me all ye that are weary and heavy laden,
I do not mean that he is the formal Object of the invitations of the Gospel, that is most certain, there is no question of that, Come unto me all you that Are weary and heavy laden,
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and you shall find rest to your souls. and you shall find rest to your Souls.
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Come unto me, all you that are poor, and blind, and naked, and dead, and I will give you life;
Come unto me, all you that Are poor, and blind, and naked, and dead, and I will give you life;
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have you a hard heart, that you cannot free your selves from, come unto me, and I will free you from it;
have you a hard heart, that you cannot free your selves from, come unto me, and I will free you from it;
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have you no power to repent and believe, come unto me, and take mercy upon my terms,
have you no power to Repent and believe, come unto me, and take mercy upon my terms,
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and believe in me, whatsoever weaknesse is in you, I will strengthen you; whatever discomforts and wants lye upon you, I will relieve and chear you.
and believe in me, whatsoever weakness is in you, I will strengthen you; whatever discomforts and Wants lie upon you, I will relieve and cheer you.
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This is certain, the more a man seeth himself a dead man, the more he is the formal Object of the invitation of the Gospel.
This is certain, the more a man sees himself a dead man, the more he is the formal Object of the invitation of the Gospel.
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But the Question is, Whether he is the formal Object of the promises of the Gospel. I Answer No;
But the Question is, Whither he is the formal Object of the promises of the Gospel. I Answer No;
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There is a great deal of difference between legal Privations, and these Privations as they are evangelical,
There is a great deal of difference between Legal Privations, and these Privations as they Are Evangelical,
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as the Gospel makes them before it quickens a man: there is a great deal of difference between a man that is dead, and poor,
as the Gospel makes them before it quickens a man: there is a great deal of difference between a man that is dead, and poor,
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and blind, and naked, and miserable by reason of the law;
and blind, and naked, and miserable by reason of the law;
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and a man that hath these privations wrought in him by the power of the Gospel:
and a man that hath these privations wrought in him by the power of the Gospel:
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when a man is made dead by the law, and sees himself a lost creature by reason that the law plainly shews him his estate and condition, this man may be a reprobate for all this, and go to hell;
when a man is made dead by the law, and sees himself a lost creature by reason that the law plainly shows him his estate and condition, this man may be a Reprobate for all this, and go to hell;
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there is no promise in the Word that God will quicken him, and raise him up;
there is no promise in the Word that God will quicken him, and raise him up;
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Christ is free from any promise in this kind, he may quicken him if he will,
christ is free from any promise in this kind, he may quicken him if he will,
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and not quicken him if he please.
and not quicken him if he please.
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I may say in this sense, as Christ himself saith, Joh. 5. The Son of man quickens whom he will;
I may say in this sense, as christ himself Says, John 5. The Son of man quickens whom he will;
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He is free to quicken whom he will, though a man be made a dead man by the law,
He is free to quicken whom he will, though a man be made a dead man by the law,
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and cry out he is a dead man, and a damned man, though he hath the works of the law,
and cry out he is a dead man, and a damned man, though he hath the works of the law,
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and be terrified, and gastered, and humbled by the law, yet Christ is free from any promise he hath made to these people;
and be terrified, and gastered, and humbled by the law, yet christ is free from any promise he hath made to these people;
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there is never a promise in all the Word, that Christ hath bound himself by to these people to quicken them:
there is never a promise in all the Word, that christ hath bound himself by to these people to quicken them:
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they cannot say there is such a promise in the Word, that Christ will quicken them.
they cannot say there is such a promise in the Word, that christ will quicken them.
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There are plain places in the Scripture, wherein the Lord invites such people, upon condition they will come and believe, and submit to the Gospel;
There Are plain places in the Scripture, wherein the Lord invites such people, upon condition they will come and believe, and submit to the Gospel;
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there is a conditional invitation upon these terms:
there is a conditional invitation upon these terms:
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But that these people shall be quickned, and shall have eternal life given them, there is no such promise;
But that these people shall be quickened, and shall have Eternal life given them, there is no such promise;
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the Lord is free, the Lord hath not bound himself to it;
the Lord is free, the Lord hath not bound himself to it;
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but when a man is dead according as the Gospel makes a man dead before it quickens him,
but when a man is dead according as the Gospel makes a man dead before it quickens him,
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and when a man is poor according as the Gospel makes him poor, and when a man is blind according as the Gospel makes him blind,
and when a man is poor according as the Gospel makes him poor, and when a man is blind according as the Gospel makes him blind,
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now a man is within the compass of Gods promises, he is one that is the formal object of Mercy, he is one that shall have Mercy,
now a man is within the compass of God's promises, he is one that is the formal Object of Mercy, he is one that shall have Mercy,
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and shall have Salvation, and Redemption by Jesus Christ; these dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God, and shall live;
and shall have Salvation, and Redemption by jesus christ; these dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God, and shall live;
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the tongue of these stammerers shall speak plain, the eyes of these blind shall see, these out-casts shall be gathered, these naked shall be cloathed, these lost shall be found, these poor shall be enriched;
the tongue of these stammerers shall speak plain, the eyes of these blind shall see, these outcasts shall be gathered, these naked shall be clothed, these lost shall be found, these poor shall be enriched;
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when a man is dead, so as the Gospel deads a man, before it quickens a man (for the Lord damns a man before he saves a man,
when a man is dead, so as the Gospel deads a man, before it quickens a man (for the Lord damns a man before he saves a man,
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and kills a man before he quickens him) like a good Surgeon, that cuts before he cures;
and kills a man before he quickens him) like a good Surgeon, that cuts before he cures;
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or like a good Physician, that kills a man almost with Physick, so the Lord doth bring a man to deaths door before he quickens him;
or like a good physician, that kills a man almost with Physic, so the Lord does bring a man to death's door before he quickens him;
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it is the Gospel that truly humbles him, and works these privations; and now he is within the compasse of the promise:
it is the Gospel that truly humbles him, and works these privations; and now he is within the compass of the promise:
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now he hath a promise that he shall be quickned, and have supply in regard of all these Privations,
now he hath a promise that he shall be quickened, and have supply in regard of all these Privations,
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but so long as these Privations are only legal, he hath no promise that he shall be quickned,
but so long as these Privations Are only Legal, he hath no promise that he shall be quickened,
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for many are humbled and made dead as it were by the law, and yet shake it off again,
for many Are humbled and made dead as it were by the law, and yet shake it off again,
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and go to their pro••ts, and pleasures, and delights, and hardnesse of heart again;
and go to their pro••ts, and pleasures, and delights, and hardness of heart again;
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many a man hath been gastered by the law, and cryed out of his damned estate and condition,
many a man hath been gastered by the law, and cried out of his damned estate and condition,
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and yet hath got up again, and recovered himself by the world and the things of the world;
and yet hath god up again, and recovered himself by the world and the things of the world;
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and it was ever so of old, as we may see in Cain, the law had discovered him to himself to be a dead man, and a damned man:
and it was ever so of old, as we may see in Cain, the law had discovered him to himself to be a dead man, and a damned man:
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I see my sins are greater then can be forgiven, or are forgiven, or shall be forgiven:I see my Sins Are greater then can be forgiven, or Are forgiven, or shall be forgiven:
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he saw his punishment was intolerable, his condemnation was more then he was able to bear;
he saw his punishment was intolerable, his condemnation was more then he was able to bear;
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From thy presence am I cast out, and a Vagabond shall I be upon the face of the earth, Gen. 4. 14. Yet he was not the formal Object of mercy;From thy presence am I cast out, and a Vagabond shall I be upon the face of the earth, Gen. 4. 14. Yet he was not the formal Object of mercy;
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the Gospel did not quicken him, nor convert him: he was not the formal Object of mercy, for he shook off these terrours again,
the Gospel did not quicken him, nor convert him: he was not the formal Object of mercy, for he shook off these terrors again,
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as we may see in the very same Chapter, and went to building of Cities, and inventing of musick, and other arts and sciences;
as we may see in the very same Chapter, and went to building of Cities, and inventing of music, and other arts and sciences;
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and this quickned, and revived him again: but he never came to true life.
and this quickened, and revived him again: but he never Come to true life.
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So it is with many men, though they be terrified, and gastered, and humbled, and cast down by the law,
So it is with many men, though they be terrified, and gastered, and humbled, and cast down by the law,
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yet they get up again, and run after the world, and after security, and hardnesse of heart again;
yet they get up again, and run After the world, and After security, and hardness of heart again;
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so that such a man is not the formal Object of mercy. 2. Again, we see that many, though they be wrought upon thus by the law,
so that such a man is not the formal Object of mercy. 2. Again, we see that many, though they be wrought upon thus by the law,
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and their eyes be enlightned, and their Consciences awaked, and they see that they are in a wretched and damned estate;
and their eyes be enlightened, and their Consciences awaked, and they see that they Are in a wretched and damned estate;
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yet they scrape together a company of vain hopes, and so heal themselves again.
yet they scrape together a company of vain hope's, and so heal themselves again.
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When they have been terrified by the law, they seek presently for promises, and how they may get up again,
When they have been terrified by the law, they seek presently for promises, and how they may get up again,
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and they would fain get up;
and they would fain get up;
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and they lye at catch at every Sermon, and at every Chapter, and at every Word which a good man speaks;
and they lie At catch At every Sermon, and At every Chapter, and At every Word which a good man speaks;
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and if they can get any hold they catch at it, and so get up a gain and go on:
and if they can get any hold they catch At it, and so get up a gain and go on:
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And when they have got a little comfort, and think they shall do well, they are as carelesse,
And when they have god a little Comfort, and think they shall do well, they Are as careless,
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and as stubborn, and as secure as ever they were;
and as stubborn, and as secure as ever they were;
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they may go on in the profession of Religion, but yet their latter end is worse then their beginning:
they may go on in the profession of Religion, but yet their latter end is Worse then their beginning:
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The unclean Divel may be cast out, but the Divel transforms himself into an angel of light,
The unclean devil may be cast out, but the devil transforms himself into an angel of Light,
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and enters into them, and they go on in doing good duties, but they never have the power of Religion.
and enters into them, and they go on in doing good duties, but they never have the power of Religion.
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Again Thirdly, Many that are humbled by the law, they run away, and never come to Christ,
Again Thirdly, Many that Are humbled by the law, they run away, and never come to christ,
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as Judas when he saw he was condemned, he went and hanged himself, Matth. 27. 3, 5. Some expound it of Christ,
as Judas when he saw he was condemned, he went and hanged himself, Matthew 27. 3, 5. some expound it of christ,
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when he saw Christ was condemned;
when he saw christ was condemned;
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but others expound it of himself, when Judas saw himself was condemned, and that seems to be the meaning of the place;
but Others expound it of himself, when Judas saw himself was condemned, and that seems to be the meaning of the place;
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for Christ was not condemned, nor so much as accused;
for christ was not condemned, nor so much as accused;
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there came not any witnesse against him, till Judas had hanged himself, as we may see if we read that Chapter.
there Come not any witness against him, till Judas had hanged himself, as we may see if we read that Chapter.
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But whether that be the meaning or no, this is true and certain, he saw he was a dead man, he saw he lay under the guilt of his sins,
But whither that be the meaning or no, this is true and certain, he saw he was a dead man, he saw he lay under the guilt of his Sins,
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and he despaired of mercy, and went and hanged himself.
and he despaired of mercy, and went and hanged himself.
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Again Lastly, If such a man were the Object of mercy, then all the damned in hell were the formal Objects of mercy;
Again Lastly, If such a man were the Object of mercy, then all the damned in hell were the formal Objects of mercy;
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for there is never a man in hell, but the law hath its work to the uttermost upon him;
for there is never a man in hell, but the law hath its work to the uttermost upon him;
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it can work a man no lower, it can sink a man no deeper, it can make a man no more miserable,
it can work a man no lower, it can sink a man no Deeper, it can make a man no more miserable,
pn31 vmb vvi dt n1 av-dx av-jc, pn31 vmb vvi dt n1 av-dx jc-jn, pn31 vmb vvi dt n1 av-dx av-dc j,
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then those that are in hell. Now if a dead man by the law should be the formal Object of mercy,
then those that Are in hell. Now if a dead man by the law should be the formal Object of mercy,
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then the damned in hell should be the formal Object of mercy, which cannot be;
then the damned in hell should be the formal Object of mercy, which cannot be;
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for from thence there is no Redemption, Go ye cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the Divel and his angels;
for from thence there is no Redemption, Go you cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his Angels;
c-acp p-acp av pc-acp vbz dx n1, vvb pn22 vvn p-acp j n1, j-vvn p-acp dt n1 cc po31 n2;
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there is no quenching of that fire.
there is no quenching of that fire.
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So that we see, the legal killing of the law, doth not make a man the formal Object of mercy.
So that we see, the Legal killing of the law, does not make a man the formal Object of mercy.
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But yet such a man hath a great deal of advantage, he is before a world of other men, that live secure;
But yet such a man hath a great deal of advantage, he is before a world of other men, that live secure;
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if men were in this estate, they were in a thousand times more likelyhood to be saved.
if men were in this estate, they were in a thousand times more likelihood to be saved.
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If I could hear of people that were gastered, and cast down by the law;
If I could hear of people that were gastered, and cast down by the law;
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that saw themselves without Christ, and without mercy, in the power of Satan, and in the bond of iniquity;
that saw themselves without christ, and without mercy, in the power of Satan, and in the bound of iniquity;
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if they cryed out, I am a dead man, and a damned man, if I dye now at this present, I shall go to hell;
if they cried out, I am a dead man, and a damned man, if I die now At this present, I shall go to hell;
cs pns32 vvd av, pns11 vbm dt j n1, cc dt j-vvn n1, cs pns11 vvb av p-acp d j, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp n1;
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if people were in this estate and condition, there were more hopes of them a thousand times:
if people were in this estate and condition, there were more hope's of them a thousand times:
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there is no hope of people that doe live secure in their sins;
there is no hope of people that do live secure in their Sins;
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so long as the Trumpet of the Law hath not sounded in their ears, so long as the Hammer of the Law hath not sounded upon their hearts, there is no hope of mercy for them.
so long as the Trumpet of the Law hath not sounded in their ears, so long as the Hammer of the Law hath not sounded upon their hearts, there is no hope of mercy for them.
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Therefore now for the clearing of this a little more, let me shew you
Therefore now for the clearing of this a little more, let me show you
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First, What it is to be dead, according as the Gospell makes a man to be a dead man.First, What it is to be dead, according as the Gospel makes a man to be a dead man.
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Secondly, What is the difference between Legal Privation, and Evangelical;Secondly, What is the difference between Legal Privation, and Evangelical;
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and when these Privations are Evangelical, and put a man under the actual Title to mercy, under an actual interest in the promises.
and when these Privations Are Evangelical, and put a man under the actual Title to mercy, under an actual Interest in the promises.
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Thirdly, What Use we are to make of it. For the First, What it is to be Evangelically dead:Thirdly, What Use we Are to make of it. For the First, What it is to be Evangelically dead:
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To be legally dead, is not to be half a quarter so much dead, as to be Evangelically dead,
To be legally dead, is not to be half a quarter so much dead, as to be Evangelically dead,
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so as the Gospel makes a man dead before it quickens him. When a man is Evangelically dead, it makes him more dead by a thousand degrees,
so as the Gospel makes a man dead before it quickens him. When a man is Evangelically dead, it makes him more dead by a thousand Degrees,
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then all the law in the world can make him, it makes him more dead by odds;
then all the law in the world can make him, it makes him more dead by odds;
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when a man is Legally dead, and sees himself to be a damned creature, and whereas he hoped to have mercy, he seeth now he hath none,
when a man is Legally dead, and sees himself to be a damned creature, and whereas he hoped to have mercy, he sees now he hath none,
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and whereas he hoped to go to heaven, he now seeth the gates are shut against him;
and whereas he hoped to go to heaven, he now sees the gates Are shut against him;
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and whereas he hoped he had some good in him, now he sees he hath nothing in him:
and whereas he hoped he had Some good in him, now he sees he hath nothing in him:
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a man would think this were a dead man, but his livelynesse is only in a swound, the law lying upon him, will not let his livelynesse appear,
a man would think this were a dead man, but his livelynesse is only in a swoon, the law lying upon him, will not let his livelynesse appear,
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and if the law should lie upon him for ever, it would never let his livelynesse actually appear;
and if the law should lie upon him for ever, it would never let his livelynesse actually appear;
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but yet he is not throughly dead all this while: as for example.
but yet he is not thoroughly dead all this while: as for Exampl.
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1. Self-conceitednesse, it is not deaded when a man is killed by the law, you would think his conceitednesse were gone:
1. Self-conceitedness, it is not deadened when a man is killed by the law, you would think his conceitedness were gone:
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he was conceited he was a good Christian; but now he sees no such matter: he was conceited before, that he would repent, and God would be merciful to him,
he was conceited he was a good Christian; but now he sees no such matter: he was conceited before, that he would Repent, and God would be merciful to him,
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but now he seeth, he is utterly deprived of mercy, and lies under the wrath of God;
but now he sees, he is utterly deprived of mercy, and lies under the wrath of God;
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you would think now that all his conceitednesse was gone;
you would think now that all his conceitedness was gone;
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but it is but only in a swound all this while, he lies for dead as it were, but he is not dead.
but it is but only in a swoon all this while, he lies for dead as it were, but he is not dead.
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So take a man that is in hell, all his good conceits of mercy, and of himself and his profits,
So take a man that is in hell, all his good conceits of mercy, and of himself and his profits,
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and pleasures, and vanities, and delights, they are all gone now.
and pleasures, and vanities, and delights, they Are all gone now.
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What doth pride profit me? what good do riches do me? what have all my pleasures,
What does pride profit me? what good do riches do me? what have all my pleasures,
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and delights, done me good? all my labour is vanity, and all my delights folly;
and delights, done me good? all my labour is vanity, and all my delights folly;
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one would think all his conceits were clean gone; but they are only in a swound.
one would think all his conceits were clean gone; but they Are only in a swoon.
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If a damned man were out of hell, if the Lord should take off the lash of his law from him, he would have as good a conceit of his profits,
If a damned man were out of hell, if the Lord should take off the lash of his law from him, he would have as good a conceit of his profits,
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and pleasures, and riches again, as ever he had;
and pleasures, and riches again, as ever he had;
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and he would have his carnal reasons against the strictnesse of Religion again, as rief as ever he had;
and he would have his carnal Reasons against the strictness of Religion again, as rief as ever he had;
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they are only laid in a swound, indeed there they shall lie:
they Are only laid in a swoon, indeed there they shall lie:
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a man can never get up again, because the law lies continually upon him, he is continually under the lash of the law;
a man can never get up again, Because the law lies continually upon him, he is continually under the lash of the law;
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and the law holds this picture before his eyes, and shews him his damned estate and condition:
and the law holds this picture before his eyes, and shows him his damned estate and condition:
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but upon such a supposition, that he might come out of hell, his conceits would rise up again.
but upon such a supposition, that he might come out of hell, his conceits would rise up again.
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Prov. 5. 12, 13. Solomon there brings in a man wrought upon by the law, the law discovered him to be a dead man.Curae 5. 12, 13. Solomon there brings in a man wrought upon by the law, the law discovered him to be a dead man.
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How have I hated instruction, and despised correction, and have not obeyed the voice of them that taught me, How have I hated instruction, and despised correction, and have not obeyed the voice of them that taught me,
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nor inclined my eare to them that instructed me? His carnal reasons are now all gone, they are in a swound;nor inclined my ear to them that instructed me? His carnal Reasons Are now all gone, they Are in a swoon;
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they were true instructions that I have hated, they were true reports that I have despised,
they were true instructions that I have hated, they were true reports that I have despised,
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and they were base and damned courses which I have followed.
and they were base and damned courses which I have followed.
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How have I lived? one would think all his foolish conceits now were gone, they are in a swound indeed, and cannot get up.
How have I lived? one would think all his foolish conceits now were gone, they Are in a swoon indeed, and cannot get up.
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But the Gospel will give a man his deaths wound; a man can never have that good conceit of himself he had before;
But the Gospel will give a man his death's wound; a man can never have that good conceit of himself he had before;
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nor of his lusts, and vanities, and profits, and delights; his self-conceitedness hath now got his deaths wound.
nor of his Lustiest, and vanities, and profits, and delights; his Self-conceitedness hath now god his death's wound.
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Secondly For self-confidence, when the law hath humbled a man, his self-confidence is only in a swound;Secondly For selfconfidence, when the law hath humbled a man, his selfconfidence is only in a swoon;
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when he lyeth in hell under the lash of the law, he seemeth to have no power in himself, no life, or activity to any duty.
when he lies in hell under the lash of the law, he seems to have no power in himself, no life, or activity to any duty.
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He sees that he is poor, and weak, and rotten, and wretched.
He sees that he is poor, and weak, and rotten, and wretched.
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A poor creature he is, he seeth it plainly, and all his self-confidence seems to be gone,
A poor creature he is, he sees it plainly, and all his selfconfidence seems to be gone,
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but yet there is a great deal of self-confidence actually in hell, for though they are in hell,
but yet there is a great deal of selfconfidence actually in hell, for though they Are in hell,
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yet they think if they were alive again, what they would do; I would hear the Word, and call upon God;
yet they think if they were alive again, what they would do; I would hear the Word, and call upon God;
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I would repent and not live insin, and not do as I have done;
I would Repent and not live insin, and not do as I have done;
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they think they would do thus, and thus, as it was with Dives, Luke 16. 30. I have five brethren saith he, if one should come to them from the dead, they would repent,
they think they would do thus, and thus, as it was with Dives, Lycia 16. 30. I have five brothers Says he, if one should come to them from the dead, they would Repent,
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and not come where I am. If they knew but as much as I know, they would repent;and not come where I am. If they knew but as much as I know, they would Repent;
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I am sure if they were in my case, they would, if they were in hell where I am,
I am sure if they were in my case, they would, if they were in hell where I am,
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if they knew how certain it is, that they shall come to hell where I am when they dye,
if they knew how certain it is, that they shall come to hell where I am when they die,
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unless they doe repent at the preaching of the Prophets, and hearken to the voice of Gods Ministers,
unless they do Repent At the preaching of the prophets, and harken to the voice of God's Ministers,
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and yield and submit to God; they would do it: I would, if it were my case. This is self-confidence;
and yield and submit to God; they would do it: I would, if it were my case. This is selfconfidence;
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for self-confidence is only laid asleep in hell, and it cannot rise again.
for selfconfidence is only laid asleep in hell, and it cannot rise again.
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It is true, the law may dead a man, and give him three ▪ deaths wounds.
It is true, the law may dead a man, and give him three ▪ death's wounds.
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There are three wounds that the law gives a man.
There Are three wounds that the law gives a man.
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First, It makes it appear that a man is worthy of death, and guilty of death;
First, It makes it appear that a man is worthy of death, and guilty of death;
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the law makes him see his guiltiness.
the law makes him see his guiltiness.
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Secondly, The law pronounceth upon a sinner the sentence of death, as Paul saith of natural death, I received the sentence of death, 2 Cor. 1. 9. that is, I was a dead man, I took my self to be a dead man.
Secondly, The law pronounceth upon a sinner the sentence of death, as Paul Says of natural death, I received the sentence of death, 2 Cor. 1. 9. that is, I was a dead man, I took my self to be a dead man.
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So the law doth make a man to be a dead man, it pronounceth the sentence of death upon him;
So the law does make a man to be a dead man, it pronounceth the sentence of death upon him;
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it doth not only make it appear that he is worthy of death, (for so it may do,
it does not only make it appear that he is worthy of death, (for so it may do,
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and yet he may have hope of mercy) but it makes a man receive the sentence of death,
and yet he may have hope of mercy) but it makes a man receive the sentence of death,
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and to be a dead man: if a man be once condemned, if the sentence of death be passed upon him,
and to be a dead man: if a man be once condemned, if the sentence of death be passed upon him,
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then he is without hope that the Judg will save him, because the sentence of condemnation is passed upon him.
then he is without hope that the Judge will save him, Because the sentence of condemnation is passed upon him.
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A man may see himself worthy of death, and yet hope for mercy, Rom. 1. 31. Therefore the law doth pronounce the sentence of death upon him,
A man may see himself worthy of death, and yet hope for mercy, Rom. 1. 31. Therefore the law does pronounce the sentence of death upon him,
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and makes a man in a second degree dead. Nay, Thirdly, The law makes a man see there is no hope of return;
and makes a man in a second degree dead. Nay, Thirdly, The law makes a man see there is no hope of return;
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as it is with a dead man, when a man is truly dead, there is no return from death, there is no rising again:
as it is with a dead man, when a man is truly dead, there is no return from death, there is no rising again:
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as the Wise-man speaks of the strange women, Prov. 2. 18, 19. Surely her house tendeth to death,
as the Wiseman speaks of the strange women, Curae 2. 18, 19. Surely her house tendeth to death,
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and her paths unto the dead, they that go unto her return not again, neither take they hold of the wayes of life. and her paths unto the dead, they that go unto her return not again, neither take they hold of the ways of life.
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Here the Wise-man sets forth the infinite misery, and damnable estate of such a creature, and the irrecoverableness of such a person, without the extraordinary mercy of God.
Here the Wiseman sets forth the infinite misery, and damnable estate of such a creature, and the irrecoverableness of such a person, without the extraordinary mercy of God.
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Ordinarily, such persons are seldom, or never brought to repentance: ordinarily they are irrecoverable.
Ordinarily, such Persons Are seldom, or never brought to Repentance: ordinarily they Are irrecoverable.
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So the Law makes a man see he is guilty of death, and it passeth the sentence of condemnation upon him,
So the Law makes a man see he is guilty of death, and it passes the sentence of condemnation upon him,
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and it makes him see there is no repeal of that sentence: thus the law leaves him.
and it makes him see there is no repeal of that sentence: thus the law leaves him.
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Now a man would think, Can a man be more dead then thus? How can a man be more dead? Yet he may be a thousand times more dead;
Now a man would think, Can a man be more dead then thus? How can a man be more dead? Yet he may be a thousand times more dead;
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for the livelynesse of a man is but in a swound all this while:
for the livelynesse of a man is but in a swoon all this while:
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a man cannot be brisk, and peark, and self-conceited, he is now laid in a swound, but is not stark dead.
a man cannot be brisk, and park, and self-conceited, he is now laid in a swoon, but is not stark dead.
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But when a man comes to be Evangelically dead, he is more dead a great deale.
But when a man comes to be Evangelically dead, he is more dead a great deal.
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And I will shew you it in these three things. 1. First, He is most dead that is hardest to recover:
And I will show you it in these three things. 1. First, He is most dead that is Hardest to recover:
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Now when a man is legally dead, it is easie to recover that man;
Now when a man is legally dead, it is easy to recover that man;
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let but the lash of the law be taken off, let but God let him alone;
let but the lash of the law be taken off, let but God let him alone;
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and the profits and pleasures of the world, will make him alive again;
and the profits and pleasures of the world, will make him alive again;
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his friends, and vanities, and delights, will put life into him again, it is an easie matter to recover this man;
his Friends, and vanities, and delights, will put life into him again, it is an easy matter to recover this man;
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but let a man be evangellically dead, when the Gospel hath deaded a man, he is a thousand times more dead and a great deal harder to recover, nothing can recover that man but Christ;
but let a man be Evangelically dead, when the Gospel hath deadened a man, he is a thousand times more dead and a great deal harder to recover, nothing can recover that man but christ;
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let all the profits in the world come, they cannot chear him without Christ;
let all the profits in the world come, they cannot cheer him without christ;
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if the devil should come and put into his minde all good conceits, and the good opinion of the world:
if the Devil should come and put into his mind all good conceits, and the good opinion of the world:
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If the Ministers should tell him he is in a good estate, they cannot quicken his heart, he is dead still, he is harder a thousand times to be revived then the other,
If the Ministers should tell him he is in a good estate, they cannot quicken his heart, he is dead still, he is harder a thousand times to be revived then the other,
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as the Apostle saith, Col. 3. 2. 3. Set your affections on things that be above, not on things that are on earth;
as the Apostle Says, Col. 3. 2. 3. Set your affections on things that be above, not on things that Are on earth;
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for ye are dead, and your life is hid in Christ. for you Are dead, and your life is hid in christ.
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The Gospel hath made you dead, and you cannot be revived by any thing but Christ, your life is hid with Christ;
The Gospel hath made you dead, and you cannot be revived by any thing but christ, your life is hid with christ;
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do not you set your affections on things that are below, they can never put life into you,
do not you Set your affections on things that Are below, they can never put life into you,
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therefore let not them take up your minds and affections any more, for your life is in Christ alone.
Therefore let not them take up your minds and affections any more, for your life is in christ alone.
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2. Secondly, He is most dead that life it self, cannot make alive: When a man is but legally dead, the law hath made him a dead man,
2. Secondly, He is most dead that life it self, cannot make alive: When a man is but legally dead, the law hath made him a dead man,
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and killed him, and shewed him he is a damned creature;
and killed him, and showed him he is a damned creature;
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this man, let him have but a little life, or any thought of life come into him, let him have any affections towards God, any seeming desires, it will make him think I am alive:
this man, let him have but a little life, or any Thought of life come into him, let him have any affections towards God, any seeming Desires, it will make him think I am alive:
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But if the Gospel once have made a man a dead man, life it self cannot quicken him, Christ himself cannot make this man a live man in himself,
But if the Gospel once have made a man a dead man, life it self cannot quicken him, christ himself cannot make this man a live man in himself,
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though life come into him, and though he hath life from God, yet he himself is dead.
though life come into him, and though he hath life from God, yet he himself is dead.
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I am dead through the law, (saith Paul ) that I might live unto God; I am dead through the law, (Says Paul) that I might live unto God;
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thus I live, yet not I, but Christ liveth in me, and that life I now live in the flesh, I live by Faith in the Son of God, Gal. 2. 19, 20. When the Gospel had made him dead (for that is the meaning of the words) he was not only dead by the law,
thus I live, yet not I, but christ lives in me, and that life I now live in the Flesh, I live by Faith in the Son of God, Gal. 2. 19, 20. When the Gospel had made him dead (for that is the meaning of the words) he was not only dead by the law,
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but by the power of the Gospel working by the law:
but by the power of the Gospel working by the law:
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Now, saith he, though I have life, and Christ be come into me, and lives in me, yet I do not live:
Now, Says he, though I have life, and christ be come into me, and lives in me, yet I do not live:
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I live, but not I, but it is Christ that liveth in me:
I live, but not I, but it is christ that lives in me:
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I live, yet do not mistake me, I am a dead man, I have no life, it is Christ that liveth in me:
I live, yet do not mistake me, I am a dead man, I have no life, it is christ that lives in me:
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when a man is evangelically dead, it makes a man content, that God should keep life in his hand,
when a man is evangelically dead, it makes a man content, that God should keep life in his hand,
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and keep the purse in his hand, and all in his hand, it makes him content to be without strength and ability,
and keep the purse in his hand, and all in his hand, it makes him content to be without strength and ability,
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and to have nothing in his own hand, but to have all from the Lord;
and to have nothing in his own hand, but to have all from the Lord;
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and he saith, I am a dead man, and if I ever have comfort, I have none in my self, I must go to Christ for comfort,
and he Says, I am a dead man, and if I ever have Comfort, I have none in my self, I must go to christ for Comfort,
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and life, and strength, and ability: and so for power and activity, and riches, and means, & maintenance, and every thing;
and life, and strength, and ability: and so for power and activity, and riches, and means, & maintenance, and every thing;
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it is not my parts and gifts that can help me to them, but I must go to Christ to fetch them;
it is not my parts and Gifts that can help me to them, but I must go to christ to fetch them;
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now it is the desire of mans heart to have life at home, he cannot abide to have life in anothers hands:
now it is the desire of men heart to have life At home, he cannot abide to have life in another's hands:
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and though the law, and hell it self proclaim a man a dead man, and make a man see himself a dead man,
and though the law, and hell it self proclaim a man a dead man, and make a man see himself a dead man,
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yet it cannot kill this Principle, a man would have life and strength in his own hand,
yet it cannot kill this Principle, a man would have life and strength in his own hand,
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and ability, and sufficiency in his own custody;
and ability, and sufficiency in his own custody;
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we may see this Principle in Gods own Children, though this Principle be begun to be killed,
we may see this Principle in God's own Children, though this Principle be begun to be killed,
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yet it rests partly in Gods children, there is still a secret lust in their hearts, to have life,
yet it rests partly in God's children, there is still a secret lust in their hearts, to have life,
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and grace, and strength in their own keeping;
and grace, and strength in their own keeping;
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and if any child of God be negligent in coming to God, it is because of this Principle that remains in him.
and if any child of God be negligent in coming to God, it is Because of this Principle that remains in him.
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3. Thirdly, He is most dead that death hath most power over:
3. Thirdly, He is most dead that death hath most power over:
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Now when a man is legally dead, and the law hath made him a dead man,
Now when a man is legally dead, and the law hath made him a dead man,
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though he be a dead man, yet death hath no power over him, his heart is stubborn still,
though he be a dead man, yet death hath no power over him, his heart is stubborn still,
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and will not look toward Christ and the Gospel, he is still as stubborn as ever he was;
and will not look towards christ and the Gospel, he is still as stubborn as ever he was;
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he will roar and howl, and hear every Sermon, but still he hath a hard heart, the law hath not power to break his heart to powder, and to soften his heart:
he will roar and howl, and hear every Sermon, but still he hath a hard heart, the law hath not power to break his heart to powder, and to soften his heart:
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but when a man is evangelically dead, when the Gospel hath made him dead, as it doth before it quickens a man, it breaks the sturdinesse of a mans heart,
but when a man is evangelically dead, when the Gospel hath made him dead, as it does before it quickens a man, it breaks the sturdiness of a men heart,
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and shatters a man all to pieces;
and shatters a man all to Pieces;
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that is the meaning of that place, Psal. 147. 3. He healeth those that are broken in heart, and bindeth up their sores:
that is the meaning of that place, Psalm 147. 3. He heals those that Are broken in heart, and binds up their sores:
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Now he is thus made a dead man, it makes his heart to burst under the weight of his sins,
Now he is thus made a dead man, it makes his heart to burst under the weight of his Sins,
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and it beats him to powder:
and it beats him to powder:
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but a man that is onely legally dead, he is heart-whole still, and his spirit is as stout against the kind working of the Gospel as ever it was, nay, worse a great deal;
but a man that is only legally dead, he is heart-whole still, and his Spirit is as stout against the kind working of the Gospel as ever it was, nay, Worse a great deal;
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there are none more hardened then those that see themselves dead, damned creatures, by the power of the law, without the power of the Gospel.
there Are none more hardened then those that see themselves dead, damned creatures, by the power of the law, without the power of the Gospel.
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But when the Gospel comes, it breaks the heart to powder, Isa. 57. 15. Thus saith the high and lofty one, He that inhabiteth Eternity, whose name is Holy, I dwell in the high and holy place,
But when the Gospel comes, it breaks the heart to powder, Isaiah 57. 15. Thus Says the high and lofty one, He that Inhabiteth Eternity, whose name is Holy, I dwell in the high and holy place,
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and with him who is of an humble and contrite spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble,
and with him who is of an humble and contrite Spirit, to revive the Spirit of the humble,
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and to give life to them that are of a contrite heart. and to give life to them that Are of a contrite heart.
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This man is the object of Mercy that is evangelically dead, he is the formal object of mercy:
This man is the Object of Mercy that is evangelically dead, he is the formal Object of mercy:
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why? because he is dead with such a kind of death as hath gotten power over him, power to break his heart, to make it an humble and contrite heart:
why? Because he is dead with such a kind of death as hath got power over him, power to break his heart, to make it an humble and contrite heart:
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now saith the Lord, I will revive such a man.
now Says the Lord, I will revive such a man.
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This man is the formal object of mercy ▪ and into him eternal life will come.
This man is the formal Object of mercy ▪ and into him Eternal life will come.
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2. The Second thing I promised to shew you, is the difference between these two, between legal and evangelical Privation.
2. The Second thing I promised to show you, is the difference between these two, between Legal and Evangelical Privation.
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Between one that is legally dead, and one that is dead as the Gospel deads a man before it quickens him.
Between one that is legally dead, and one that is dead as the Gospel deads a man before it quickens him.
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1. First, He that is legally dead lies all along in his death:
1. First, He that is legally dead lies all along in his death:
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but when the Gospel makes a man a dead man, it makes him stand up that he might have life, Ephes. 5. 14. Awake thou that sleepest,
but when the Gospel makes a man a dead man, it makes him stand up that he might have life, Ephesians 5. 14. Awake thou that Sleepest,
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and stand up from the dead, and Christ shall give thee life: He doth not mean, stand up from being dead, but stand up from the dead,and stand up from the dead, and christ shall give thee life: He does not mean, stand up from being dead, but stand up from the dead,
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and then Christ shall give thee life; he means such a standing up from the dead, as before Christ gives him life:
and then christ shall give thee life; he means such a standing up from the dead, as before christ gives him life:
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the Gospel doth thus far awaken a man, though he be more dead a thousand times,
the Gospel does thus Far awaken a man, though he be more dead a thousand times,
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then he that is dead by the law, yet thus far it quickens him, that he stands up from his secure estate:
then he that is dead by the law, yet thus Far it quickens him, that he Stands up from his secure estate:
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when the law comes and shews a man that he is a dead man, he still lies under his sins, he is a dead man,
when the law comes and shows a man that he is a dead man, he still lies under his Sins, he is a dead man,
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and cannot stand up that Christ may give him life. That is the First thing.
and cannot stand up that christ may give him life. That is the First thing.
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2. Secondly, He that is legally dead, made dead only by the law, he is deaf to the Gospel:
2. Secondly, He that is legally dead, made dead only by the law, he is deaf to the Gospel:
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but when a man is evangelically dead, it boors his ears and makes him hear the voice of the Word,
but when a man is evangelically dead, it boors his ears and makes him hear the voice of the Word,
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and not only so, but the voice of Christ in the Word, Isa. 55. 3. Incline your ears and come unto me, hear and your soul shall live:
and not only so, but the voice of christ in the Word, Isaiah 55. 3. Incline your ears and come unto me, hear and your soul shall live:
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He calls those that were evangelically dead, hear, and your soul shall live; they are made able to hear:
He calls those that were evangelically dead, hear, and your soul shall live; they Are made able to hear:
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Let their profits, and old courses, and old companions come and tempt them to walk as they have done, they are deaf of that ear, they cannot go that way to work, no,
Let their profits, and old courses, and old Sodales come and tempt them to walk as they have done, they Are deaf of that ear, they cannot go that Way to work, no,
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now their ears are open heavenwards, seek the Lord, and you shall live, Amos 5. 6. They are made to seek the Lord, thus much life they have:
now their ears Are open heavenwards, seek the Lord, and you shall live, Amos 5. 6. They Are made to seek the Lord, thus much life they have:
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though they are more dead in regard of their own misery, then one that is dead by the law;
though they Are more dead in regard of their own misery, then one that is dead by the law;
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yet thus much life they have put into them, that they will go and seek unto God in the use of the means,
yet thus much life they have put into them, that they will go and seek unto God in the use of the means,
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and follow him up and down, and nothing will satisfy the heart but Christ, they leave no stone unroled, they seek up and down everywhere.
and follow him up and down, and nothing will satisfy the heart but christ, they leave no stone unrolled, they seek up and down everywhere.
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3. Thirdly, He that is legally dead, it is a kind of death to love; but he that is evangelically dead, it is a death of love;
3. Thirdly, He that is legally dead, it is a kind of death to love; but he that is evangelically dead, it is a death of love;
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when the Church in the Canticles was but sensible of the countenance of Christ, she was presently sick of love, I charge you, O ye daughters of Jerusalem,
when the Church in the Canticles was but sensible of the countenance of christ, she was presently sick of love, I charge you, Oh you daughters of Jerusalem,
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if ye find my wel beloved, tell him that I am sick of love, Cant. 5. There is a great deal of difference between sicknesse and death, death is a total privation of life;if you find my well Beloved, tell him that I am sick of love, Cant 5. There is a great deal of difference between sickness and death, death is a total privation of life;
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sicknesse is but a partial privation: now when the Gospel hath wrought upon a man that he hath some of Christ,
sickness is but a partial privation: now when the Gospel hath wrought upon a man that he hath Some of christ,
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and is not deprived of all, that privation makes him sick of love;
and is not deprived of all, that privation makes him sick of love;
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but when the Gospel makes a man see he is dead, and altogether deprived of Christ,
but when the Gospel makes a man see he is dead, and altogether deprived of christ,
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now he is dead of love:
now he is dead of love:
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when a man is legally dead, this is his death that he is damned, and must go to hell;
when a man is legally dead, this is his death that he is damned, and must go to hell;
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this is his death that he hath no mercy, not that he hath not grace, and holiness, and Christ;
this is his death that he hath no mercy, not that he hath not grace, and holiness, and christ;
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but if a man be evangelically dead, this is his death, that he hath not Christ.
but if a man be evangelically dead, this is his death, that he hath not christ.
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The Use is this, If there be any that the law hath made dead, rest not there but labour that the Gospel may make you dead also;
The Use is this, If there be any that the law hath made dead, rest not there but labour that the Gospel may make you dead also;
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when thou art humbled by the law, thou mayest think that mercy is prepared for thee,
when thou art humbled by the law, thou Mayest think that mercy is prepared for thee,
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but thy lusts may recover again, and that damned life that is in thee may recover again;
but thy Lustiest may recover again, and that damned life that is in thee may recover again;
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therefore labour to be more deaded by the Gospel, that thou mayest have a total death begun in thee, that thou mayest have thy deaths wound given thee deep, not only to be in a swoond, but to be dead indeed.
Therefore labour to be more deadened by the Gospel, that thou Mayest have a total death begun in thee, that thou Mayest have thy death's wound given thee deep, not only to be in a swooned, but to be dead indeed.
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Joh. 11. Christ staid four dayes after Lazarus was dead before he would raise him, because he would have him irrecoverably dead before he would raise him:John 11. christ stayed four days After Lazarus was dead before he would raise him, Because he would have him irrecoverably dead before he would raise him:
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Lord, (saith Martha ) he stinstinketh, for he hath been dead four dayes, vers. 39. If he had raised him sooner, his glory had not been so great,Lord, (Says Martha) he stinstinketh, for he hath been dead four days, vers. 39. If he had raised him sooner, his glory had not been so great,
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so thou must labour to be dead indeed, and to be buried, and to be loathsome and abominable,
so thou must labour to be dead indeed, and to be buried, and to be loathsome and abominable,
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and then Christ will quicken thee:
and then christ will quicken thee:
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It is certain that Gods Children have some of this death wrought in them, before they are quickned at all;
It is certain that God's Children have Some of this death wrought in them, before they Are quickened At all;
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for death is before quickning in order of nature:
for death is before quickening in order of nature:
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there must be a corruption of one thing before there can be a generation of another;
there must be a corruption of one thing before there can be a generation of Another;
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there must be a privation of one form, before there can be an introduction of another:
there must be a privation of one from, before there can be an introduction of Another:
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A child of God must be dead before he can be quickned.
A child of God must be dead before he can be quickened.
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Now then, if he will have more life, he must labour to be dead more and more:
Now then, if he will have more life, he must labour to be dead more and more:
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now thou must labour to have this death truly begun to be wrought in thee, thou must labour to have the love of this world and self-conceitednesse altogether dead in thee.
now thou must labour to have this death truly begun to be wrought in thee, thou must labour to have the love of this world and Self-conceitedness altogether dead in thee.
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Hos. 6. 2. After two dayes will he revive us, and the third day will he raise us up, Hos. 6. 2. After two days will he revive us, and the third day will he raise us up,
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and we shall live in his sight: A man may be alive, though he have been seemingly dead twenty four hours;and we shall live in his sighed: A man may be alive, though he have been seemingly dead twenty four hours;
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therefore it is a good custom among us to keep men near two dayes before we bury them, that we may be sure they are throughly dead;
Therefore it is a good custom among us to keep men near two days before we bury them, that we may be sure they Are thoroughly dead;
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for there are many have been buried alive:
for there Are many have been buried alive:
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so after two dayes he will revive us, and the third day he will raise us up:
so After two days he will revive us, and the third day he will raise us up:
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when a man is dead indeed, and hath his liveliness throughly killed in him, then God will revive him;
when a man is dead indeed, and hath his liveliness thoroughly killed in him, then God will revive him;
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if he should revive him before, his glory would not be so great, if he should revive him before he were quite dead;
if he should revive him before, his glory would not be so great, if he should revive him before he were quite dead;
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when Ahab humbled himself, and put on sackcloth, and went softly, a man would have thought he had been dead;
when Ahab humbled himself, and put on Sackcloth, and went softly, a man would have Thought he had been dead;
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but in the next Chapter we may see he is alive again.
but in the next Chapter we may see he is alive again.
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So Ananias, and Sapphira, one would have thought their covetousnesse had been dead, (whether they were any of the three thousand that were pricked at Peters Sermon, I dispute not) but they were pricked and made sensible of their damned estate,
So Ananias, and Sapphira, one would have Thought their covetousness had been dead, (whither they were any of the three thousand that were pricked At Peter's Sermon, I dispute not) but they were pricked and made sensible of their damned estate,
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and pretended to lay down all at the Apostles feet, one would have thought their covetousness had been dead, but yet it was alive:
and pretended to lay down all At the Apostles feet, one would have Thought their covetousness had been dead, but yet it was alive:
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therefore labour that the Gospel may make thee throughly dead.
Therefore labour that the Gospel may make thee thoroughly dead.
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The Spiritual Watch. 2 Tim. 4. 5. Watch thou in all things
The Spiritual Watch. 2 Tim. 4. 5. Watch thou in all things
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IN the verses going before we have 1. The charge that the Apostle gives to Timothy, ver. 1. I charge thee before God,
IN the Verses going before we have 1. The charge that the Apostle gives to Timothy, ver. 1. I charge thee before God,
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and the Lord Jesus Christ, that shall judge the quick and the dead. and the Lord jesus christ, that shall judge the quick and the dead.
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There are many duties we are loath to come unto, and are tempted from; so that we have need of all strong cords to draw us to them.
There Are many duties we Are loath to come unto, and Are tempted from; so that we have need of all strong cords to draw us to them.
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2. We have the thing he gives him this charge for;
2. We have the thing he gives him this charge for;
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and that is, ver. 2. Preach the word in season, and out of season, &c. which duty strongly lyeth upon the Ministers of the Gospel, to hold forth the Word of God, to edifie and convert mens souls.
and that is, ver. 2. Preach the word in season, and out of season, etc. which duty strongly lies upon the Ministers of the Gospel, to hold forth the Word of God, to edify and convert men's Souls.
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3. Here is the reason why he gives him this charge, and that is in the third and fourth verses, For the time will come,
3. Here is the reason why he gives him this charge, and that is in the third and fourth Verses, For the time will come,
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when they will not endure sound Doctrine, &c. The more danger there is among people, the more instant should Ministers be, to preach the Word unto the conscience.when they will not endure found Doctrine, etc. The more danger there is among people, the more instant should Ministers be, to preach the Word unto the conscience.
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Now in the verse I have read unto you, the Apostle perswades Timothy to watchfulnesse;
Now in the verse I have read unto you, the Apostle persuades Timothy to watchfulness;
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as who should say, Though others be careless and negligent, yet I would have thee to be watchful, consider, thou art a Watchman.
as who should say, Though Others be careless and negligent, yet I would have thee to be watchful, Consider, thou art a Watchman.
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Every Christian is to watch over his own wayes, and those that are committed to his charge:
Every Christian is to watch over his own ways, and those that Are committed to his charge:
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but Ministers are watchmen over their people, therefore here is a double reason to move him to watchfulness;
but Ministers Are watchmen over their people, Therefore Here is a double reason to move him to watchfulness;
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both in regard of his own soul, and the people he was set over, Mark. 13. 37. our Saviour saith, What I say to you, I say to all, Watch.
both in regard of his own soul, and the people he was Set over, Mark. 13. 37. our Saviour Says, What I say to you, I say to all, Watch.
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And what Paul saith here to Timothy, I may say to all Christians, Watch in all things.
And what Paul Says Here to Timothy, I may say to all Christians, Watch in all things.
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For the better handling of this point, I will shew you, First, What it is to watch.
For the better handling of this point, I will show you, First, What it is to watch.
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Secondly, The things we must watch. Thirdly, The reasons of it. First, What it is to watch.
Secondly, The things we must watch. Thirdly, The Reasons of it. First, What it is to watch.
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And to watch in Scripture is taken two wayes, Literally, and Spiritually. First, Watching sometimes is taken Literally, and then it signifies a waking, when the time,
And to watch in Scripture is taken two ways, Literally, and Spiritually. First, Watching sometime is taken Literally, and then it signifies a waking, when the time,
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or nature calls not for sleep; for there is a difference between watching, and waking:
or nature calls not for sleep; for there is a difference between watching, and waking:
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we are all awake at this time, or else ought to be, but yet we cannot be said to watch;
we Are all awake At this time, or Else ought to be, but yet we cannot be said to watch;
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but this is to watch, when time or nature calls for sleep.
but this is to watch, when time or nature calls for sleep.
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When a man awaketh all night, or the greatest part of the night, as Luke 2. 8. The Shepherds were watching their flocks by night:
When a man awakes all night, or the greatest part of the night, as Lycia 2. 8. The Shepherd's were watching their flocks by night:
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And this is two fold, either Ordinary, or Extraordinary, Ordinary watching is contrary to immoderatenesse in sleeping.
And this is two fold, either Ordinary, or Extraordinary, Ordinary watching is contrary to immoderateness in sleeping.
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As when a man is sober in eating, and drinking, and other lawful things; so we ought to be sober in our sleep, for it is a dangerous thing,
As when a man is Sobrium in eating, and drinking, and other lawful things; so we ought to be Sobrium in our sleep, for it is a dangerous thing,
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if we suffer immoderate sleep to fall upon us.
if we suffer immoderate sleep to fallen upon us.
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Now Extraordinary watching is contrary to sleep it self, as ordinary watching is contrary to sleepinesse;
Now Extraordinary watching is contrary to sleep it self, as ordinary watching is contrary to sleepiness;
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for it takes away our natural sleep, which otherwise we are to have. And this is for two reasons:
for it Takes away our natural sleep, which otherwise we Are to have. And this is for two Reasons:
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The first is for a Civil end, when we watch with those that are sick, as a duty of Charity;
The First is for a Civil end, when we watch with those that Are sick, as a duty of Charity;
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it is fit that those that are well, should break their natural sleep and rest, to be helpful to those that are sick; this is a Civil end.
it is fit that those that Are well, should break their natural sleep and rest, to be helpful to those that Are sick; this is a Civil end.
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Secondly, There is a Spiritual end of extraordinary watching, and that is, when a man is not only moderate in sleeping, Secondly, There is a Spiritual end of extraordinary watching, and that is, when a man is not only moderate in sleeping,
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but abates himself of that rest he may lawfully take, for a Spiritual end.
but abates himself of that rest he may lawfully take, for a Spiritual end.
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As Saint Peter saith, Watch unto prayer, 1 Pet. 4. 7. and the Church, Lament. 2. 19. watched to humble their souls under Gods hand.
As Saint Peter Says, Watch unto prayer, 1 Pet. 4. 7. and the Church, Lament. 2. 19. watched to humble their Souls under God's hand.
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For sometimes we have need to break our very natural rest, for the good of our souls.
For sometime we have need to break our very natural rest, for the good of our Souls.
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Though we be never so careful, and conscionable in the day time, yet it may so fall out, that the day will not be enough,
Though we be never so careful, and conscionable in the day time, yet it may so fallen out, that the day will not be enough,
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but we must entrench upon the night also, to seek the Lord extraordinarily; but this watching is not here meant, though it be sometimes required.
but we must entrench upon the night also, to seek the Lord extraordinarily; but this watching is not Here meant, though it be sometime required.
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But a Spiritual watching is specially meant, which includes three things in it. First, It doth note a readinesse of minde to be drowzy;
But a Spiritual watching is specially meant, which includes three things in it. First, It does note a readiness of mind to be drowsy;
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for as in natural and literal watching, it doth note a natural proneness to be drowzy, either through the darknesse of the night,
for as in natural and literal watching, it does note a natural proneness to be drowsy, either through the darkness of the night,
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or the heat of the weather, or the like;
or the heat of the weather, or the like;
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so this spiritual watching signifieth unto us, that we are naturally subject to be secure spiritually,
so this spiritual watching signifies unto us, that we Are naturally Subject to be secure spiritually,
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and vain, and idle, and negligent, and have need to be rouzed up:
and vain, and idle, and negligent, and have need to be roused up:
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for indeed all Commandments since the Fall, are such as do not agree with our nature:
for indeed all commandments since the Fallen, Are such as do not agree with our nature:
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as when he commands us to seek the Lord while he may be found, that intimates, that we are by nature apt to put it off,
as when he commands us to seek the Lord while he may be found, that intimates, that we Are by nature apt to put it off,
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and to be careless of making our peace with God;
and to be careless of making our peace with God;
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and when the Lord saith, pray alwayes, it doth imply, how backward we are to that duty,
and when the Lord Says, pray always, it does imply, how backward we Are to that duty,
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how apt to neglect it, or to shuffle it over, and to be luke-warm in it:
how apt to neglect it, or to shuffle it over, and to be lukewarm in it:
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before the Fall when God did bid man do any thing, the bidding of him did imply, that if he were not careful, he was in a possibility of breaking the commandments;
before the Fallen when God did bid man do any thing, the bidding of him did imply, that if he were not careful, he was in a possibility of breaking the Commandments;
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it did not argue a proneness to break them:
it did not argue a proneness to break them:
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but since the Fall, the commandements of God, whatsoever God hath commanded us to do, either for matter or manner of it, it implyeth,
but since the Fallen, the Commandments of God, whatsoever God hath commanded us to do, either for matter or manner of it, it Implies,
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how backward to, and untoward we are in doing it.
how backward to, and untoward we Are in doing it.
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Secondly, Watchfulnesse doth imply a labour and endeavour in our selves, to take off this sinful pronenesse to evil that is in us, Secondly, Watchfulness does imply a labour and endeavour in our selves, to take off this sinful proneness to evil that is in us,
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and to be seriously stirred up, to look after our duty whatsoever it is, both towards God,
and to be seriously stirred up, to look After our duty whatsoever it is, both towards God,
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and towards man, we ought to shake off all untowardnesse of spirit, whereby we are unfit to watch;
and towards man, we ought to shake off all untowardness of Spirit, whereby we Are unfit to watch;
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watchfulnesse implyeth this also, Ephes. 5. 14. Awake thou that sleepest, and stand up from the dead:
watchfulness Implies this also, Ephesians 5. 14. Awake thou that Sleepest, and stand up from the dead:
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as who should say, Shake off thy drowzinesse, and labour to break off this folly of heart, whereby thou goest dreaming on,
as who should say, Shake off thy drowzinesse, and labour to break off this folly of heart, whereby thou goest dreaming on,
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and rouze up thy spirit, and stand upon thy guard. The Third and main thing:
and rouse up thy Spirit, and stand upon thy guard. The Third and main thing:
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This watchfulness doth include some further businesse or duty to bedone that is not yet performed;
This watchfulness does include Some further business or duty to bedone that is not yet performed;
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for watchfulnesse is an act to help forward some further act: As for example, We are bound to remember God in all our wayes;
for watchfulness is an act to help forward Some further act: As for Exampl, We Are bound to Remember God in all our ways;
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the want of this, is the reason we so often sin against God;
the want of this, is the reason we so often since against God;
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now if we did remember God, if we did remember his Holinesse, if we did remember the greatnesse of his Power,
now if we did Remember God, if we did Remember his Holiness, if we did Remember the greatness of his Power,
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and the strictnesse of his Justice against Sin, if we did remember our Death, and what account we are to make before him, this would be a great help to keep us from sin;
and the strictness of his justice against since, if we did Remember our Death, and what account we Are to make before him, this would be a great help to keep us from since;
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now if we would remember this, a special way to help us, is to watch, as Acts 20. 31. Watch and remember, saith the Apostle;
now if we would Remember this, a special Way to help us, is to watch, as Acts 20. 31. Watch and Remember, Says the Apostle;
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he being desirous that they should remember the admonitions and exhortations which he had propounded, he layes down this as a special means to help them hereunto, to watch: So we are to be watchful, that we may be sober in eating and drinking, and all lawful things;
he being desirous that they should Remember the admonitions and exhortations which he had propounded, he lays down this as a special means to help them hereunto, to watch: So we Are to be watchful, that we may be Sobrium in eating and drinking, and all lawful things;
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for how suddenly do distempers break in upon us, unlesse a man look to himself? now watchfulnesse is an excellent help to Sobriety, 1 Thess. 5. 6. Let us watch and be sober:
for how suddenly do distempers break in upon us, unless a man look to himself? now watchfulness is an excellent help to Sobriety, 1 Thess 5. 6. Let us watch and be Sobrium:
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We had need to watch whatsoever we go about, that we may be sober in it;
We had need to watch whatsoever we go about, that we may be Sobrium in it;
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whatsoever wordly businesse we go about in our Callings, we had need to have this watchfulnesse, that we be not over-whelmed,
whatsoever wordly business we go about in our Callings, we had need to have this watchfulness, that we be not overwhelmed,
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and over head and ears in the world, that we may not be intemperate in our eating and drinking, that we may not give our selves too much liberty and freedom in talking and discoursing of the things here below;
and over head and ears in the world, that we may not be intemperate in our eating and drinking, that we may not give our selves too much liberty and freedom in talking and discoursing of the things Here below;
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so we are bound to keep our garments, that our nakednesse may not be seen, that the sins that are up and down in the world do not defile them, that the temptations,
so we Are bound to keep our garments, that our nakedness may not be seen, that the Sins that Are up and down in the world do not defile them, that the temptations,
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and alurements, and occasions we meet withal, and the examples of the times, and such like, do not take away our righteousnesse from us:
and allurements, and occasions we meet withal, and the Examples of the times, and such like, do not take away our righteousness from us:
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now watchfulnesse is an help hereunto, as we may see, Rev. 16. 15. the text saith, Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments:
now watchfulness is an help hereunto, as we may see, Rev. 16. 15. the text Says, Blessed is he that watches, and Keepeth his garments:
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So that watchfulnesse is an excellent help for a further act to be done:
So that watchfulness is an excellent help for a further act to be done:
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when a man hath some duty or other to be done, which the Lord requires should be done with care and diligence, watchfulnesse is a help thereunto,
when a man hath Some duty or other to be done, which the Lord requires should be done with care and diligence, watchfulness is a help thereunto,
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as Hab. 2. 1. the Prophet knowing there was some Prophecy to be bestowed upon them, the Prophet laboured to be in a fit case to receive it;
as Hab. 2. 1. the Prophet knowing there was Some Prophecy to be bestowed upon them, the Prophet laboured to be in a fit case to receive it;
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and that he might so be, I will watch saith he:
and that he might so be, I will watch Says he:
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in a word, watchfulnesse, is an intentive consideratenesse of the heart, when a man doth consider how he is to do every thing,
in a word, watchfulness, is an intentive considerateness of the heart, when a man does Consider how he is to do every thing,
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lest he be surprised either by Satan, or the world, or by his own subtil flesh;
lest he be surprised either by Satan, or the world, or by his own subtle Flesh;
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when a man is considerative, and takes heed to himself, to his thoughts, and his words,
when a man is considerative, and Takes heed to himself, to his thoughts, and his words,
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and all his actions, as our Saviour saith, Take heed, Watch, and Pray, Mark. 13. 33. When he would describe watchfulnesse, what it is, he sets another phrase by it to open it to us, take heed, watch, and pray.
and all his actions, as our Saviour Says, Take heed, Watch, and Pray, Mark. 13. 33. When he would describe watchfulness, what it is, he sets Another phrase by it to open it to us, take heed, watch, and pray.
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There is a kind of heedlessenesse that is apt to cleave to the heart, whereby the heart is carelesse what snares are before it:
There is a kind of heedlessenesse that is apt to cleave to the heart, whereby the heart is careless what snares Are before it:
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now watchfulnesse doth take off this, and maketh a man to take more heed in whatsoever he doth,
now watchfulness does take off this, and makes a man to take more heed in whatsoever he does,
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so that there can be no opportunity of doing good, but he takes it;
so that there can be no opportunity of doing good, but he Takes it;
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no good motion is suggested, but he lyeth at catch to receive it, for this is watchfulnesse.
no good motion is suggested, but he lies At catch to receive it, for this is watchfulness.
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Prov. 8. 33. Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates: Curae 8. 33. Blessed is the man that hears me, watching daily At my gates:
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here you may see watchfulness is expressed, when a man comes into the presence of Christ, waiting to hear whatsoever shall come from Christ,
Here you may see watchfulness is expressed, when a man comes into the presence of christ, waiting to hear whatsoever shall come from christ,
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and there is nothing that drops from the Minister that concerns him, but he is ready to receive it;
and there is nothing that drops from the Minister that concerns him, but he is ready to receive it;
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when a man waits to be ready to obey whatsoever commandment the Lord delivers, and to take heed to avoid whatsoever the Lord forbids. This is watchfulness.
when a man waits to be ready to obey whatsoever Commandment the Lord delivers, and to take heed to avoid whatsoever the Lord forbids. This is watchfulness.
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Now the second thing is, what we must watch? I Answer, We must watch our selves,
Now the second thing is, what we must watch? I Answer, We must watch our selves,
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and all the duties of Religion, and time. First we must watch over our selves.
and all the duties of Religion, and time. First we must watch over our selves.
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Ponder thy pathes, saith the Wise man, Prov. 4. 26. as who should say, Look to thy self; Ponder thy paths, Says the Wise man, Curae 4. 26. as who should say, Look to thy self;
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take heed to every step that it be ordered aright:
take heed to every step that it be ordered aright:
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How soon may a man be turned out of the way? How soon was David carried away into those two great sins of Murther and Adultery? How soon was Peter put besids his Resolution in the high Priests Hall,
How soon may a man be turned out of the Way? How soon was David carried away into those two great Sins of Murder and Adultery? How soon was Peter put besides his Resolution in the high Priests Hall,
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for want of watchfulness? If he had watched and remembred our Saviours item, he had never denied his Master:
for want of watchfulness? If he had watched and remembered our Saviors item, he had never denied his Master:
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A man is marvellous ready to be carried away, therefore we must watch our selves.
A man is marvellous ready to be carried away, Therefore we must watch our selves.
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First, And in particular we must watch our own thoughts: naturally all our thoughts are idle and unprofitable, our minds are apt to spend themselves upon that which will do us no good:
First, And in particular we must watch our own thoughts: naturally all our thoughts Are idle and unprofitable, our minds Are apt to spend themselves upon that which will do us no good:
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we had need therefore to watch over our thoughts, Deut. 15. 9. Beware (saith the text) that there be not an evil thought in thy heart:
we had need Therefore to watch over our thoughts, Deuteronomy 15. 9. Beware (Says the text) that there be not an evil Thought in thy heart:
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Take heed that vain thoughts come not into thy mind, idle thoughts, or wordly thoughts will dead us,
Take heed that vain thoughts come not into thy mind, idle thoughts, or wordly thoughts will dead us,
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and dull us to the service of God, and poyson the heart, and no good thing can dwell in us;
and dull us to the service of God, and poison the heart, and no good thing can dwell in us;
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if we do not look unto our thoughts, the eyes of the Lord are upon our thoughts, therefore watch over thy thoughts.
if we do not look unto our thoughts, the eyes of the Lord Are upon our thoughts, Therefore watch over thy thoughts.
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Secondly, We should watch over the Heart it self: The heart is the very spring, there be the very issues of Life and Death, the actions flow from thence;
Secondly, We should watch over the Heart it self: The heart is the very spring, there be the very issues of Life and Death, the actions flow from thence;
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therefore, Prov. 4. 23. the wiseman saith, Keep thy heart with all keeping:
Therefore, Curae 4. 23. the Wiseman Says, Keep thy heart with all keeping:
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as who should say, Thy heart is deceitful and desperate, it will make thee believe thou art going to heaven,
as who should say, Thy heart is deceitful and desperate, it will make thee believe thou art going to heaven,
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when it leads thee to hell;
when it leads thee to hell;
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if thou be never so well affected for a time, this heart will fly off, it is naturally so naught and reprobate to what is good;
if thou be never so well affected for a time, this heart will fly off, it is naturally so nought and Reprobate to what is good;
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Therefore keep thy heart with all diligence. Therefore keep thy heart with all diligence.
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Thirdly, Watch over thy Words: Psal. 141. 3. Set a watch, O Lord, before the door of my lips.
Thirdly, Watch over thy Words: Psalm 141. 3. Set a watch, Oh Lord, before the door of my lips.
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We must watch our lips, and have a care that our words be agreeable to Gods Word,
We must watch our lips, and have a care that our words be agreeable to God's Word,
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and seasoned with salt, and that we shun all manner of communication, that doth not minister grace to the hearers;
and seasoned with salt, and that we shun all manner of communication, that does not minister grace to the hearers;
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we must take heed lest idle words proceed out of our mouths, for which we must give an account at the day of Judgement;
we must take heed lest idle words proceed out of our mouths, for which we must give an account At the day of Judgement;
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how many times do such words proceed out of our mouths that we would give a world to recal again? only because we do not watch over our words, that they may be such as may tend to edifying,
how many times do such words proceed out of our mouths that we would give a world to Recall again? only Because we do not watch over our words, that they may be such as may tend to edifying,
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and expresse the grace that is within?
and express the grace that is within?
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Fourthly, Again, we should watch over our Senses, we should make a covenant with our eyes, as Job speaks chap. 31. 1. not to look upon a maid; Fourthly, Again, we should watch over our Senses, we should make a Covenant with our eyes, as Job speaks chap. 31. 1. not to look upon a maid;
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when our eyes are looking up and down, though they be not caught with adultery, or such grosssins, yet there is danger to be caught one vvay or other;
when our eyes Are looking up and down, though they be not caught with adultery, or such grosssins, yet there is danger to be caught one Way or other;
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for when a man looks upon the objects of the world, as good, and the like,
for when a man looks upon the objects of the world, as good, and the like,
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how ready is his mind to be carryed after it? men are led by their eyes, they carry the mind and heart with them,
how ready is his mind to be carried After it? men Are led by their eyes, they carry the mind and heart with them,
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therefore we should have a care, that whatsoever comes to our eyes, we make a good use of.
Therefore we should have a care, that whatsoever comes to our eyes, we make a good use of.
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Fiftly, Again, we should set a watch before our Ears, we should take heed what we hear, Fifty, Again, we should Set a watch before our Ears, we should take heed what we hear,
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when we come in company, left we be infected by what is spoken; we should have an hedge about our ears, to stop them from unsavoury things.
when we come in company, left we be infected by what is spoken; we should have an hedge about our ears, to stop them from unsavoury things.
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Doth not the ear taste words, saith Job? we should have tasting ears, that should be able to tast and relish the good words that are spoken,Does not the ear taste words, Says Job? we should have tasting ears, that should be able to taste and relish the good words that Are spoken,
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and hate the contrary, and distast them.
and hate the contrary, and distaste them.
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Lastly, We should watch our selves, over the whole man: Only take heed to thy selfe, Deut. 4. 9. As who should say, This is the only thing; Lastly, We should watch our selves, over the Whole man: Only take heed to thy self, Deuteronomy 4. 9. As who should say, This is the only thing;
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have a care of, watch over thy self, lest thy self undoe thy self; there is no enemie so dangerous unto us as our selves:
have a care of, watch over thy self, lest thy self undo thy self; there is no enemy so dangerous unto us as our selves:
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the Divel in hell cannot do us so much mischief.
the devil in hell cannot do us so much mischief.
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How many corruptions are there in us, to draw us from God, and incite us unto sin? There are abundance of corruptions lying in the heart of man, to make a man unfit for any thing that is good;
How many corruptions Are there in us, to draw us from God, and incite us unto since? There Are abundance of corruptions lying in the heart of man, to make a man unfit for any thing that is good;
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that is, idlenesse in the understanding, it cannot abide to take pains, and exercise it self in Divine matters.
that is, idleness in the understanding, it cannot abide to take pains, and exercise it self in Divine matters.
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There is in the will and affections, covetousness, and abundance of corrupt inclinations, that if a man look not to, it will break forth:
There is in the will and affections, covetousness, and abundance of corrupt inclinations, that if a man look not to, it will break forth:
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So that this is the thing we must watch over, our selves. Secondly, We are to watch over the duties of Religion;
So that this is the thing we must watch over, our selves. Secondly, We Are to watch over the duties of Religion;
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as for example, we are to watch unto prayer, as the Apostle speaks, 1 Pet. 4. 7. we are to watch to meditating,
as for Exampl, we Are to watch unto prayer, as the Apostle speaks, 1 Pet. 4. 7. we Are to watch to meditating,
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and reading, and hearing of the Word of God.
and reading, and hearing of the Word of God.
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Otherwise though we do them for the matter of them, yet we cannot for the right form, and manner of them:
Otherwise though we do them for the matter of them, yet we cannot for the right from, and manner of them:
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though our hearts be in a pretty good tune for the present, yet we cannot hold this frame, if we watch not thereunto.
though our hearts be in a pretty good tune for the present, yet we cannot hold this frame, if we watch not thereunto.
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Rev. 3. 3. is an excellent place, If you will not watch, saith the Text, and hold fast, I will come against thee as a thief in the night: Rev. 3. 3. is an excellent place, If you will not watch, Says the Text, and hold fast, I will come against thee as a thief in the night:
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As who should say, Stir up thy self and watch, that thou maist hold fast; if thou hast got any hatred of sin in thy heart, hold it fast;
As who should say, Stir up thy self and watch, that thou Mayest hold fast; if thou hast god any hatred of since in thy heart, hold it fast;
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if strength against corruption, hold it fast.
if strength against corruption, hold it fast.
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How shall I do that? why watch saith he, or else Christ wil come against thee as a thief.
How shall I do that? why watch Says he, or Else christ will come against thee as a thief.
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If a book be in a mans hand when he is drowzy, it will fall out, he cannot hold it fast;
If a book be in a men hand when he is drowsy, it will fallen out, he cannot hold it fast;
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So when a mans heart is drowzy, and secure it will let go comfort, and any thing that God hath bestowed for the good of the soul; therefore we ought to watch:
So when a men heart is drowsy, and secure it will let go Comfort, and any thing that God hath bestowed for the good of the soul; Therefore we ought to watch:
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if we have any sweet disposition of heart, to go on in the Service of God,
if we have any sweet disposition of heart, to go on in the Service of God,
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and in the duties of Religion, we may go on if we be watchful. And now to branch this into particulars.
and in the duties of Religion, we may go on if we be watchful. And now to branch this into particulars.
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First, We must watch before the Duty. Secondly, We must watch in the Duty. Thirdly, We must watch after the Duty. First, We must watch before the Duty. Secondly, We must watch in the Duty. Thirdly, We must watch After the Duty.
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First, We must watch before the Duty.
First, We must watch before the Duty.
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Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy, Exod. 20. 8 So I may say, remember Prayer, to keep it holy; remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy, Exod 20. 8 So I may say, Remember Prayer, to keep it holy;
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remember Meditation, to keep it holy;
Remember Meditation, to keep it holy;
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remember all the duties of Religion, to keep them holy, and perform them in an holy manner:
Remember all the duties of Religion, to keep them holy, and perform them in an holy manner:
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think of them before you go about the performance of them;
think of them before you go about the performance of them;
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we cannot pray unless we watch unto prayer, unless we be careful, and have our eyes in our heads,
we cannot pray unless we watch unto prayer, unless we be careful, and have our eyes in our Heads,
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before we go about the duty. In the morning as soon as we awake, we should think of prayer;
before we go about the duty. In the morning as soon as we awake, we should think of prayer;
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and when tempted to sin, we should think of prayer.
and when tempted to since, we should think of prayer.
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If I sin, how can I pray unto God? I have ever and anon need to poure out my prayers before God;
If I sin, how can I pray unto God? I have ever and anon need to pour out my Prayers before God;
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now if I commit these and these sins, how can I look up to heaven,
now if I commit these and these Sins, how can I look up to heaven,
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when my conscience doth reproach me for sin? So when we hear the word of God, look to thy foot when thou comest into the house of God, Eccles. 5. 1. that is,
when my conscience does reproach me for since? So when we hear the word of God, look to thy foot when thou Comest into the house of God, Eccles. 5. 1. that is,
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Before thou goest into the House of God to hear the Word of Salvation, see into thine own heart, think whose word it is thou hearest;
Before thou goest into the House of God to hear the Word of Salvation, see into thine own heart, think whose word it is thou Hearst;
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and that thou goest to hear the Word, that shall judge thee at the last day.
and that thou goest to hear the Word, that shall judge thee At the last day.
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When thou comest into the presence of God, take heed lest thou hearest as fools hear;
When thou Comest into the presence of God, take heed lest thou Hearst as Fools hear;
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and take heed lest thou prayest as fools pray; and comest to the Sacrament, as fools use to come;
and take heed lest thou Prayest as Fools pray; and Comest to the Sacrament, as Fools use to come;
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we should watch before the duty, that all things may be in a readinesse, before we come to the performance of it, that we may prevent all things that may hinder us,
we should watch before the duty, that all things may be in a readiness, before we come to the performance of it, that we may prevent all things that may hinder us,
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& be fitted with all things that may help forward the duty; that time, place and all advantages may meet together for the better doing of it.
& be fitted with all things that may help forward the duty; that time, place and all advantages may meet together for the better doing of it.
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Then secondly, We must watch in the duty, as well as before the duty.
Then secondly, We must watch in the duty, as well as before the duty.
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As the Apostle speaks concerning prayer, so I may say concerning all other duties, Continue in prayer, and watch therein with thanksgiving, Col. 4. 2. As we are to watch before, that we may have preparation,
As the Apostle speaks Concerning prayer, so I may say Concerning all other duties, Continue in prayer, and watch therein with thanksgiving, Col. 4. 2. As we Are to watch before, that we may have preparation,
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so we must watch in the duty, that we may rightly discharge it;
so we must watch in the duty, that we may rightly discharge it;
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for though a man hath been watchful before the duty, and hath been prepared in some measure,
for though a man hath been watchful before the duty, and hath been prepared in Some measure,
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and fitted, yet you are not without danger.
and fitted, yet you Are not without danger.
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But when you are in prayer, and when you are at the Lords Table, or any other duty;
But when you Are in prayer, and when you Are At the lords Table, or any other duty;
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for all your former preparation, if you be not watchful now, you may fail in some kind or other, and so mar the duty;
for all your former preparation, if you be not watchful now, you may fail in Some kind or other, and so mar the duty;
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therefore we should watch in the duty, that our hearts may be waking in it,
Therefore we should watch in the duty, that our hearts may be waking in it,
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and our mind attentive upon it, that our hearts may be fixed upon that we are about;
and our mind attentive upon it, that our hearts may be fixed upon that we Are about;
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my heart is fixed, my heart is fixed, saith the Prophet David; he was a joyful man, he repeats it again and again;my heart is fixed, my heart is fixed, Says the Prophet David; he was a joyful man, he repeats it again and again;
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as if a man should be jocund, and say, I have got it, I have got it.
as if a man should be jocund, and say, I have god it, I have god it.
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We should get hearts fixed upon the duty, that so we may not have wavering hearts, half off, and half on the duty;
We should get hearts fixed upon the duty, that so we may not have wavering hearts, half off, and half on the duty;
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but that the whole man may be employed about it. Thirdly, We should be watchful after the duty, that we may not lose the benefit,
but that the Whole man may be employed about it. Thirdly, We should be watchful After the duty, that we may not loose the benefit,
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and reward of the duty, lest the subtilties of Satan, and the wiles of our own hearts, do rob us of the fruits of it;
and reward of the duty, lest the subtleties of Satan, and the wiles of our own hearts, do rob us of the fruits of it;
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though a man hears very attentively, and pray, and perform all other duties very enlargedly,
though a man hears very attentively, and pray, and perform all other duties very enlargedly,
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yet when he hath done all, he may lose the comfort and reward of the duty.
yet when he hath done all, he may loose the Comfort and reward of the duty.
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Therefore when we hear the word, we should watch over our hearts, that the souls of the ayre may not pluck it out again, that if we have any quickning, we may not lose it again;
Therefore when we hear the word, we should watch over our hearts, that the Souls of the air may not pluck it out again, that if we have any quickening, we may not loose it again;
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if we have heard any thing that hath helpeld us forward in Grace, we should take heed that we lose not the ground again;
if we have herd any thing that hath helpeld us forward in Grace, we should take heed that we loose not the ground again;
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As the Publican, as soone as he had prayed to God, and performed an Ordinance aright,
As the Publican, as soon as he had prayed to God, and performed an Ordinance aright,
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how careful was he not to lose the benefit thereof? He went to the Temple to pray,
how careful was he not to loose the benefit thereof? He went to the Temple to pray,
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and he was watchful before the duty; thinking, I am now going to pray, and power out my soul before God.
and he was watchful before the duty; thinking, I am now going to pray, and power out my soul before God.
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He was watchful in the duty, for you may see how humbly, and feelingly, and penitently he did pray;
He was watchful in the duty, for you may see how humbly, and feelingly, and penitently he did pray;
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standing a far off, and smiting upon his brest, and not lifting up his eyes to heaven, bewailing the hardness of his own heart,
standing a Far off, and smiting upon his breast, and not lifting up his eyes to heaven, bewailing the hardness of his own heart,
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and rowzing it up, Lord be merciful to me a sinner:
and rousing it up, Lord be merciful to me a sinner:
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and when he had done this, he was careful afterwards, for the Text saith, Luk. 18. 14. As he had prayed for mercy,
and when he had done this, he was careful afterwards, for the Text Says, Luk. 18. 14. As he had prayed for mercy,
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so he was careful to carry it along with him.
so he was careful to carry it along with him.
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He prayed that he might be justified, and as he prayed for it, so he was careful to carry home justification in his bosome.
He prayed that he might be justified, and as he prayed for it, so he was careful to carry home justification in his bosom.
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So when we are at a Sermon, we should watch, that we may go home quickned, and bettered:
So when we Are At a Sermon, we should watch, that we may go home quickened, and bettered:
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and when we are at conference, we should watch that we may return home with the firuit, and benefit of the duty;
and when we Are At conference, we should watch that we may return home with the firuit, and benefit of the duty;
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So for all other Ordinances, we should be careful and watchful, that we may not lose the reward,
So for all other Ordinances, we should be careful and watchful, that we may not loose the reward,
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for the Divel is crafty, and our own hearts are ready to betray us, therefore we had need be watchful;
for the devil is crafty, and our own hearts Are ready to betray us, Therefore we had need be watchful;
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and that is the second thing, we should watch, the duties of Religion. Thirdly, We should watch times and seasons; God knows what miserable things are a coming,
and that is the second thing, we should watch, the duties of Religion. Thirdly, We should watch times and seasons; God knows what miserable things Are a coming,
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therefore what time the Lord allots us, we had need improve it to the best advantage, that we may redeem the time.
Therefore what time the Lord allots us, we had need improve it to the best advantage, that we may Redeem the time.
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How many hours do run from us, before we are aware? How many dayes,
How many hours do run from us, before we Are aware? How many days,
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and months, and years, have we let slip away, and we are little the better? Our time is a special thing,
and months, and Years, have we let slip away, and we Are little the better? Our time is a special thing,
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and therefore we had need to watch it, that we may improve it to the best advantage, that we may be no longer fools,
and Therefore we had need to watch it, that we may improve it to the best advantage, that we may be no longer Fools,
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but wise in the imploying of it.
but wise in the employing of it.
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Secondly, We should watch all the times of Gods anger and displeasure; it is a miserable thing when a man passeth on like a fool, Secondly, We should watch all the times of God's anger and displeasure; it is a miserable thing when a man passes on like a fool,
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and Gods anger come forth, and a man is not provided, hath not a defence for it.
and God's anger come forth, and a man is not provided, hath not a defence for it.
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There be dayes of anger, and visitation, when God comes to visit people for their sins;
There be days of anger, and Visitation, when God comes to visit people for their Sins;
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to visit a parish, to visit a family, to visit a person; and what a woful thing is it, for a man to be drowzy and negligent,
to visit a parish, to visit a family, to visit a person; and what a woeful thing is it, for a man to be drowsy and negligent,
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when Gods anger bursts forth, and so he hath no evidence of comfort to his soul;
when God's anger bursts forth, and so he hath no evidence of Comfort to his soul;
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he knows not how to meet God in the field? But when the wrath of God breaks out in any kind upon his Goods,
he knows not how to meet God in the field? But when the wrath of God breaks out in any kind upon his Goods,
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or Wife, or Children, or Body, or Friends, or any thing, he is at a losse,
or Wife, or Children, or Body, or Friends, or any thing, he is At a loss,
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and knows not what to do;
and knows not what to do;
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he is fain to sink under the hand of God, and hath no refuge to flie unto;
he is fain to sink under the hand of God, and hath no refuge to fly unto;
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therefore we should watch against the day of Gods anger.
Therefore we should watch against the day of God's anger.
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Thirdly, We should watch over the times of Grace, for there be gracious and acceptable times, Thirdly, We should watch over the times of Grace, for there be gracious and acceptable times,
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as the Apostle calls them, 2 Cor. 6. 21. Many times good motions come in:
as the Apostle calls them, 2 Cor. 6. 21. Many times good motions come in:
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Now if we do not watch, to keep them, and nourish them in our hearts, the Lord will passe us by at another time,
Now if we do not watch, to keep them, and nourish them in our hearts, the Lord will pass us by At Another time,
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and we shall not be moved.
and we shall not be moved.
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Sometimes God affects thy heart at a Sermon, and puts in a good resolution to forsake sin, and lead a new life;
Sometime God affects thy heart At a Sermon, and puts in a good resolution to forsake since, and led a new life;
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now have a care to keep these resolutions, and let them not perish in thee, and go out like lightning.
now have a care to keep these resolutions, and let them not perish in thee, and go out like lightning.
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The Lord hath given many a blessed season, and oportunity of mercy, the water was moved,
The Lord hath given many a blessed season, and opportunity of mercy, the water was moved,
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if he would have but stepped in, if he would but have taken hold of the mercy, he might have had it;
if he would have but stepped in, if he would but have taken hold of the mercy, he might have had it;
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but afterwards, he may go mourning, and thirsting, and longing, and never have the mercy offered more;
but afterwards, he may go mourning, and thirsting, and longing, and never have the mercy offered more;
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and it is well if he can be humbled for missing of that mercy, by his neglect,
and it is well if he can be humbled for missing of that mercy, by his neglect,
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and watch for the future the times of Grace. Again we should watch the times of Death; we are all mortal men, must die,
and watch for the future the times of Grace. Again we should watch the times of Death; we Are all Mortal men, must die,
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and Blessed is that servant, whom his Lord when he cometh shall find him so doing, Mat. 24. 5. If any of us should dye,
and Blessed is that servant, whom his Lord when he comes shall find him so doing, Mathew 24. 5. If any of us should die,
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before we are converted, and brought home to God, we perish for ever:
before we Are converted, and brought home to God, we perish for ever:
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Whosoever thou art, if thou die in thy sins with thy dead, hard, unsanctified, unregenerate heart, thou art damned, thou goest to Hell.
Whosoever thou art, if thou die in thy Sins with thy dead, hard, unsanctified, unregenerate heart, thou art damned, thou goest to Hell.
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Therefore watch for the coming of death, that so when it comes, it may not be the King of Terrours,
Therefore watch for the coming of death, that so when it comes, it may not be the King of Terrors,
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and an amazement to thy heart.
and an amazement to thy heart.
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Againe, We must watch for the day of Judgment; as Death leaves us, so Judgment will find us:
Again, We must watch for the day of Judgement; as Death leaves us, so Judgement will find us:
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Therefore we should consider with our selves seriously, the strictnesse of the account we are to give at the dreadful day of the Son of man,
Therefore we should Consider with our selves seriously, the strictness of the account we Are to give At the dreadful day of the Son of man,
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when all works shall be brought to a Touch-stone, and all secrets shall be Preached on the House top.
when all works shall be brought to a Touchstone, and all secrets shall be Preached on the House top.
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It is an excellent thing, when a man doth consider these things before hand; when a man hath looked upon his thoughts, for they shall be Judged;
It is an excellent thing, when a man does Consider these things before hand; when a man hath looked upon his thoughts, for they shall be Judged;
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and upon his speeches, and upon all his wayes, for they shall all be brought before the Judgment Seat of God;
and upon his Speeches, and upon all his ways, for they shall all be brought before the Judgement Seat of God;
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and according as a man hath done, such reward he shall receive for evermore. The next thing, is, the Reasons why we are to Watch.
and according as a man hath done, such reward he shall receive for evermore. The next thing, is, the Reasons why we Are to Watch.
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And the First Reason is, Because we are marvellous prone to be Drowzy in Spiritual things.
And the First Reason is, Because we Are marvellous prove to be Drowsy in Spiritual things.
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In temporal things we are watchful enough; for Covetousnesse, and Pride, and the like, we are very watchful, but in Spiritual things,
In temporal things we Are watchful enough; for Covetousness, and Pride, and the like, we Are very watchful, but in Spiritual things,
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how subject are we to Drowzyness? Paul himself was fain to complain, I know that in me, that is, in my flesh, dwelleth no good thing, Rom. 7. 18. Is thy heart better then Saint Pauls? If he were left to himself, he should be as miserable,
how Subject Are we to drowsiness? Paul himself was fain to complain, I know that in me, that is, in my Flesh, dwells no good thing, Rom. 7. 18. Is thy heart better then Saint Paul's? If he were left to himself, he should be as miserable,
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and proud, and untoward as another; and have as vile an heart as another: and therefore that made him watch.
and proud, and untoward as Another; and have as vile an heart as Another: and Therefore that made him watch.
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Therefore we had need to watch, for how loath are we to be brought to watch? and how unwilling to take such an hard piece of service to do? we are marvellous apt to be secure.
Therefore we had need to watch, for how loath Are we to be brought to watch? and how unwilling to take such an hard piece of service to do? we Are marvellous apt to be secure.
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If Jonah had watched, if he had had a watch over his heart, he would have gone to Nineveh; but for want of watchfulnesse, he ran away.
If Jonah had watched, if he had had a watch over his heart, he would have gone to Nineveh; but for want of watchfulness, he ran away.
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Cant. 5. 2. I sleep, saith the Church, it was not like the sleep of the wicked,Cant 5. 2. I sleep, Says the Church, it was not like the sleep of the wicked,
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and ungodly, for her heart waked, but she was asleep, she was proud, and marvellous secure;
and ungodly, for her heart waked, but she was asleep, she was proud, and marvellous secure;
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there was a great deal of untowardnesse of spirit grew upon her:
there was a great deal of untowardness of Spirit grew upon her:
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And as we are untoward to that which is good, so we are prone to that which is evil;
And as we Are untoward to that which is good, so we Are prove to that which is evil;
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we are glued naturally to the world, and the things of this life, it is an easie thing to draw us away into evill,
we Are glued naturally to the world, and the things of this life, it is an easy thing to draw us away into evil,
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therefore we had need to watch.
Therefore we had need to watch.
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As it is said of the Disciples of Christ in regard of temporal drowziness, so it is with us, in regard of Spiritual drowziness, Mat. 26. 43. He came and found them asleep again, for their eyes were heavy:
As it is said of the Disciples of christ in regard of temporal drowsiness, so it is with us, in regard of Spiritual drowsiness, Mathew 26. 43. He Come and found them asleep again, for their eyes were heavy:
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Though Christ had awakened them, and jogged them, yet they were asleep again, for their eyes were heavy;
Though christ had awakened them, and jogged them, yet they were asleep again, for their eyes were heavy;
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So though the Lord hath awakened us, even now we were awakened by a Crosse, by Sicknesse, by a Sermon, by a Reproof, something or other God hath been pleased to waken us by;
So though the Lord hath awakened us, even now we were awakened by a Cross, by Sickness, by a Sermon, by a Reproof, something or other God hath been pleased to waken us by;
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but all on the suddain we fall asleep again, for our hearts are very heavy:
but all on the sudden we fallen asleep again, for our hearts Are very heavy:
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as it is with an heavy brain, what a doe he hath to keep himself awake? though he pinch himself,
as it is with an heavy brain, what a doe he hath to keep himself awake? though he pinch himself,
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and rowze up himself, yet he hath much adoe to keep his eyes open;
and rouse up himself, yet he hath much ado to keep his eyes open;
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so the heart of man is so drowzy, that he hath much adoe to keep any Grace alive in himself;
so the heart of man is so drowsy, that he hath much ado to keep any Grace alive in himself;
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we are so apt to be so secure, that we had need to watch.
we Are so apt to be so secure, that we had need to watch.
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Zech. 4. 1. the Prophet complains of the drowziness of his heart, The Angel that talked with me, came again and waked me, Zechariah 4. 1. the Prophet complains of the drowsiness of his heart, The Angel that talked with me, Come again and waked me,
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as a man is wakened out of his sleep: when God was talking with him, he fell into a sleep.as a man is wakened out of his sleep: when God was talking with him, he fell into a sleep.
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So when we are in Prayer, we have much adoe to hold out in the duty, we have such vile natures, and cursed dispositions.
So when we Are in Prayer, we have much ado to hold out in the duty, we have such vile nature's, and cursed dispositions.
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How ought we then to watch over our selves?
How ought we then to watch over our selves?
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Secondly, Another reason why we should be watchful, is, because our life is a Warfare, and we do not lie like two Armies in a field, removed one from the other; Secondly, another reason why we should be watchful, is, Because our life is a Warfare, and we do not lie like two Armies in a field, removed one from the other;
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but we lie in the midst of our enemies round about us, and so they are ready to surprise us.
but we lie in the midst of our enemies round about us, and so they Are ready to surprise us.
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The greatest means of doing us mischief, are most commonly those things we have need of;
The greatest means of doing us mischief, Are most commonly those things we have need of;
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as our meat, and drink, and affaires, and callings; we cannot go to prayer, but worldly thoughts are ready to intangle us;
as our meat, and drink, and affairs, and callings; we cannot go to prayer, but worldly thoughts Are ready to entangle us;
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we cannot go to the House of God, but a man is in danger to be intrapped.
we cannot go to the House of God, but a man is in danger to be entrapped.
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There is danger in every thing we go about, by reason of the worlds powerful enticements,
There is danger in every thing we go about, by reason of the world's powerful enticements,
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therefore we had need to stand upon our Guard, and be careful, for else how can we avoid to be suprized,
Therefore we had need to stand upon our Guard, and be careful, for Else how can we avoid to be surprised,
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and led away? this is the reason, why so many sink into Perdition:
and led away? this is the reason, why so many sink into Perdition:
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Many that have given good hopes, many that have promised excellent things, have come to nothing,
Many that have given good hope's, many that have promised excellent things, have come to nothing,
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but have fallen away as the fall of a leafe. Whence comes this, but because they have not been careful and watchful?
but have fallen away as the fallen of a leaf. Whence comes this, but Because they have not been careful and watchful?
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The Divel is watchful, to insnare and intrap us, therefore we should watch to avoid his snares;
The devil is watchful, to ensnare and entrap us, Therefore we should watch to avoid his snares;
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As the Apostle saith, 1 Pet. 5. 8. Be sober and watchful, for your Adversary, the Divel, goeth about like a roaring Lion, seeking whom he may devour:
As the Apostle Says, 1 Pet. 5. 8. Be Sobrium and watchful, for your Adversary, the devil, Goes about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour:
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The Divel is alwayes busie, and therefore we had need watch and busie our selves, and be careful at all times:
The devil is always busy, and Therefore we had need watch and busy our selves, and be careful At all times:
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when we are secure, and consider not God, and consider not the good of our Souls,
when we Are secure, and Consider not God, and Consider not the good of our Souls,
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and the peace of our Consciences; Satan presently hath advantage against us:
and the peace of our Consciences; Satan presently hath advantage against us:
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If the Divel had any thing else to do, it were something, but the Divel hath nothing to do,
If the devil had any thing Else to do, it were something, but the devil hath nothing to do,
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but to hurt us, and lay Siege against us;
but to hurt us, and lay Siege against us;
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All his practice, from the beginning of the world to this day, is to go roaming and ranging up and down to do mischief, it is all his employment, from the beginning of the day to the end thereof;
All his practice, from the beginning of the world to this day, is to go roaming and ranging up and down to do mischief, it is all his employment, from the beginning of the day to the end thereof;
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If he get us alone, he will ensnare us there; if not there, he will ensnare us in company;
If he get us alone, he will ensnare us there; if not there, he will ensnare us in company;
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if he cannot get us there, he will get us in a Sermon, and if any thing falls against our lusts, he will cause our hearts to rise against it.
if he cannot get us there, he will get us in a Sermon, and if any thing falls against our Lustiest, he will cause our hearts to rise against it.
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Now when we do not watch over our selves, we are led away by Satan,
Now when we do not watch over our selves, we Are led away by Satan,
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therefore we had need be careful, for the Divel is alwayes watchful, therefore we should labour to be alwayes provided to resist him.
Therefore we had need be careful, for the devil is always watchful, Therefore we should labour to be always provided to resist him.
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Again, we have the flesh that is continually about us, it is an enemy within us, it is that which doth betray us to the World,
Again, we have the Flesh that is continually about us, it is an enemy within us, it is that which does betray us to the World,
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and the Divel, even our own hearts do betray us, and therefore we had need be careful;
and the devil, even our own hearts do betray us, and Therefore we had need be careful;
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we have enemies from without, and our own hearts within, and all to undo us.
we have enemies from without, and our own hearts within, and all to undo us.
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Take a man that is in a good way, and hath all means, and helps to make him Godly,
Take a man that is in a good Way, and hath all means, and helps to make him Godly,
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though there be no temptation from without, yet he may de damned from his own heart,
though there be no temptation from without, yet he may de damned from his own heart,
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if he be not delivered from it.
if he be not Delivered from it.
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Jam. 1. 14. Every man is tempted by his own lusts, and Jam. 4. 5. The Spirit that is within us lusteth to envy, and covetousness,Jam. 1. 14. Every man is tempted by his own Lustiest, and Jam. 4. 5. The Spirit that is within us Lusteth to envy, and covetousness,
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and security, and vanity, and carnal ease, it lusts after these things, and therefore we had need to watch.
and security, and vanity, and carnal ease, it Lustiest After these things, and Therefore we had need to watch.
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A Third reason is, Because it will do us a great deal of good: for as if we do not watch we are easily surprized,
A Third reason is, Because it will do us a great deal of good: for as if we do not watch we Are Easily surprised,
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so if we do watch it is an easie thing to stand: all our miscarriages in the duties of Religion, lye in security;
so if we do watch it is an easy thing to stand: all our miscarriages in the duties of Religion, lie in security;
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whereas if we were watchful, and would walk with eyes in our heads, and would consider the snares that be laid for us,
whereas if we were watchful, and would walk with eyes in our Heads, and would Consider the snares that be laid for us,
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and consider Gods threatnings, and Commandments, the duties of Religion would be easie:
and Consider God's threatenings, and commandments, the duties of Religion would be easy:
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For if we do not watch the Divel, and the World, and the Flesh have advantage against us;
For if we do not watch the devil, and the World, and the Flesh have advantage against us;
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but if we do watch, this is as it were a fence to the heart, to hedge a man in to keep him safe.
but if we do watch, this is as it were a fence to the heart, to hedge a man in to keep him safe.
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Rev. 3. 2. there is an excellent place, Be watchful, and strengthen the things that remain; Rev. 3. 2. there is an excellent place, Be watchful, and strengthen the things that remain;
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it is the strength of the soul.
it is the strength of the soul.
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When a man watcheth, let a man have but a little grace, suppose a man be marvellously fallen off,
When a man watches, let a man have but a little grace, suppose a man be marvellously fallen off,
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and hath but a little good remaining, a few graces in him; a little faith, a little hope, a little sanctified desire;
and hath but a little good remaining, a few graces in him; a little faith, a little hope, a little sanctified desire;
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he hath but a little strength to go on against sin, if a man doth but now watch,
he hath but a little strength to go on against since, if a man does but now watch,
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if a man do but husband this little, how strong will he be? A little Faith is able to overcome all the Divels in Hell, well managed:
if a man do but husband this little, how strong will he be? A little Faith is able to overcome all the Devils in Hell, well managed:
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a little hope is able to keep a man above water from sinking: a little strength is able to maintain the Combate:
a little hope is able to keep a man above water from sinking: a little strength is able to maintain the Combat:
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a little affection to goodness, if a man have a careful heart to improve it to the uttermost, will go a great way;
a little affection to Goodness, if a man have a careful heart to improve it to the uttermost, will go a great Way;
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if a man did but watch, it would strengthen the things that remaine.
if a man did but watch, it would strengthen the things that remain.
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Though a man were never so infeebled, and come to never so low an ebb, watchfulnesse is a stay and strength to the heart.
Though a man were never so infeebled, and come to never so low an ebb, watchfulness is a stay and strength to the heart.
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Fourthly, Again if we do not watch, we cannot so much as pray to God to forgive us, our consciences tell us, Fourthly, Again if we do not watch, we cannot so much as pray to God to forgive us, our Consciences tell us,
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unlesse the Lord save us, we cannot be saved;
unless the Lord save us, we cannot be saved;
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now how can we expect that God should save us, if we do not pray unto him? and we cannot pray to him to save us, unlesse we watch:
now how can we expect that God should save us, if we do not pray unto him? and we cannot pray to him to save us, unless we watch:
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it is to tempt God, to pray to him to preserve us from evil, when we do not watch over our selves;
it is to tempt God, to pray to him to preserve us from evil, when we do not watch over our selves;
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it is to tempt God, to pray to him to quicken us, when vve deaden our selves;
it is to tempt God, to pray to him to quicken us, when we deaden our selves;
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to intreat God to give us an holy mind, vvhen vve our selves let in vain thoughts.
to entreat God to give us an holy mind, when we our selves let in vain thoughts.
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Therefore see vvhat Christ speaks Mar. 14. 38. Watch & pray, that ye fall not into temptation:
Therefore see what christ speaks Mar. 14. 38. Watch & pray, that you fallen not into temptation:
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as vvho should say, You cannot pray that you may not enter into temptation, you tempt God if you intreat him to do any thing,
as who should say, You cannot pray that you may not enter into temptation, you tempt God if you entreat him to do any thing,
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if you do not vvatch over your ovvn souls.
if you do not watch over your own Souls.
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Though a man hath no Activity to do any good, yet God vvill have him be vvatchful;
Though a man hath no Activity to do any good, yet God will have him be watchful;
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if he mean to purifie a man, he vvill make him purifie himself;
if he mean to purify a man, he will make him purify himself;
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if he mean to keep him from pride, he vvill make his ovvn heart resist pride:
if he mean to keep him from pride, he will make his own heart resist pride:
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therefore watch, that thou enter not into temptation, if thou mean to pray to God, not to lead thee into temptation.
Therefore watch, that thou enter not into temptation, if thou mean to pray to God, not to led thee into temptation.
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But you will say, All a mans watching will do no good, except God watcheth over him, Psal. 127. 1. Except the Lord keep the City, the Watchmen watch in vain.
But you will say, All a men watching will do no good, except God watches over him, Psalm 127. 1. Except the Lord keep the city, the Watchmen watch in vain.
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I answer, 'Tis true indeed, unlesse the Lord keeps a mans soul, all a mans watching is nothing.
I answer, It's true indeed, unless the Lord keeps a men soul, all a men watching is nothing.
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But I tell thee, If thou watchest, thou hast two watchers, thou hast God to watch over thee,
But I tell thee, If thou watchest, thou hast two watchers, thou hast God to watch over thee,
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and thy self to watch over thee;
and thy self to watch over thee;
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thou hast God to watch over thee, and keep thee in all thy wayes, and then thou watchest over thy self,
thou hast God to watch over thee, and keep thee in all thy ways, and then thou watchest over thy self,
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and art sustained by God, so that thou hast two watchers, God above, and thy own soul within thee employed about this work.
and art sustained by God, so that thou hast two watchers, God above, and thy own soul within thee employed about this work.
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A Fourth reason is, Because this is the very means prescribed by God to do us good:
A Fourth reason is, Because this is the very means prescribed by God to do us good:
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It is the very remedy that the Lord of heaven hath appointed unto us to save us from danger, and keep us from falling;
It is the very remedy that the Lord of heaven hath appointed unto us to save us from danger, and keep us from falling;
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the Lord hath sanctified this means to this very end and purpose:
the Lord hath sanctified this means to this very end and purpose:
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therefore when our Saviour Christ would disswade his people from carking and caring for the things of this life, Luke 21. 36. see what means he prescribeth and layeth down to do it, Be watchful (saith he) and pray: the world is ready to get in, therefore watch (saith he) and pray alwayes, that you may be accounted worthy to escape these things:
Therefore when our Saviour christ would dissuade his people from carking and caring for the things of this life, Lycia 21. 36. see what means he prescribeth and Layeth down to do it, Be watchful (Says he) and pray: the world is ready to get in, Therefore watch (Says he) and pray always, that you may be accounted worthy to escape these things:
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So that we see this the means prescribed by God himself, to escape the falling into sin.
So that we see this the means prescribed by God himself, to escape the falling into since.
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Fifthly, Again, We should be so much the more careful in this watch, because no other can watch for us: Fifthly, Again, We should be so much the more careful in this watch, Because no other can watch for us:
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in outward things one man may watch, while another sleepeth; as in sailing, when all the rest are asleep, there is one watcheth;
in outward things one man may watch, while Another Sleepeth; as in sailing, when all the rest Are asleep, there is one watches;
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so in war, when all the Souldiers lye in their tents asleep, it may be some few are watching, that the rest may take their rest:
so in war, when all the Soldiers lie in their tents asleep, it may be Some few Are watching, that the rest may take their rest:
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but it is not so in regard of our souls, one man cannot watch while another man sleeps,
but it is not so in regard of our Souls, one man cannot watch while Another man sleeps,
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but every man must watch over his own heart: If we do not watch our own souls, we shall perish;
but every man must watch over his own heart: If we do not watch our own Souls, we shall perish;
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and if we do not perish everlastingly, we shall have miserable temptations, and evils, and many inconveniences we shall be exposed unto.
and if we do not perish everlastingly, we shall have miserable temptations, and evils, and many inconveniences we shall be exposed unto.
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But some may say, Are not Ministers to watch over us? How then is every man to watch over himself? Ministers are watchmen:
But Some may say, are not Ministers to watch over us? How then is every man to watch over himself? Ministers Are watchmen:
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Son of man, I have made thee a watchman over the house of Israel, saith the Lord to the Prophet Ezekiel, and Heb. 13. 17. The Apostle speaking of Ministers, saith, They watch for your souls?
Son of man, I have made thee a watchman over the house of Israel, Says the Lord to the Prophet Ezekielem, and Hebrew 13. 17. The Apostle speaking of Ministers, Says, They watch for your Souls?
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I Answer, The word in the Original is not for your souls, but over your souls; to watch for a man, is to watch for another that he may not watch;
I Answer, The word in the Original is not for your Souls, but over your Souls; to watch for a man, is to watch for Another that he may not watch;
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as when a man watcheth for his neighbor that his neighbour may not watch:
as when a man watches for his neighbour that his neighbour may not watch:
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but the Ministers are not so to watch for the people, that the people may not watch; but the Ministers are to watch over the people, that they may watch: as when a man watcheth Deer,
but the Ministers Are not so to watch for the people, that the people may not watch; but the Ministers Are to watch over the people, that they may watch: as when a man watches Deer,
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or Hawkes, he watcheth them, that they may watch and not sleep, that so he may tame them:
or Hawks, he watches them, that they may watch and not sleep, that so he may tame them:
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as a man that watcheth with a man which is sick of the Lethargy, which is such a Disease, that if a man be let sleep, he goeth away in his sleep,
as a man that watches with a man which is sick of the Lethargy, which is such a Disease, that if a man be let sleep, he Goes away in his sleep,
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therefore their friends stand about them, to watch over them, that they may not sleep, knowing that if they do sleep, their lives are hazarded;
Therefore their Friends stand about them, to watch over them, that they may not sleep, knowing that if they do sleep, their lives Are hazarded;
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and if they see them but to slumber, they awaken them, lest in their sleep they die, and go away:
and if they see them but to slumber, they awaken them, lest in their sleep they die, and go away:
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So it is with the Ministers of the Gospel, we ought to watch over your souls, that you may not sleep:
So it is with the Ministers of the Gospel, we ought to watch over your Souls, that you may not sleep:
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for you are all sick of the Lethargy of sin, and if ye sleep, you go away,
for you Are all sick of the Lethargy of since, and if you sleep, you go away,
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if you be not careful for heaven, and heavenly things;
if you be not careful for heaven, and heavenly things;
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if you follow vanity and security of heart, and do not take heed to avoid sin, your souls will die,
if you follow vanity and security of heart, and do not take heed to avoid since, your Souls will die,
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therefore the Ministers are to watch over you, and keep you from sleeping, and shew you the danger of it,
Therefore the Ministers Are to watch over you, and keep you from sleeping, and show you the danger of it,
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and labour to awaken you, and keep your eyes waking. The First Use is, To condemne the infinite security that is grown upon people:
and labour to awaken you, and keep your eyes waking. The First Use is, To condemn the infinite security that is grown upon people:
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that though it be so excellent a duty for a man to watch, yet where is the man almost, that is careful of it? They put this duty over to God,
that though it be so excellent a duty for a man to watch, yet where is the man almost, that is careful of it? They put this duty over to God,
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as if it did not belong to them, they will watch over outward things, for plowing,
as if it did not belong to them, they will watch over outward things, for plowing,
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and sowing, and reaping, and the like; but for the good of their souls, they never acquaint themselves with this watching;
and sowing, and reaping, and the like; but for the good of their Souls, they never acquaint themselves with this watching;
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their hearts are like the wildernesse, as the wildernesse is open for all wild-beasts, so their hearts are open for all temptations, that is the reason they have such dead hearts,
their hearts Are like the Wilderness, as the Wilderness is open for all Wild beasts, so their hearts Are open for all temptations, that is the reason they have such dead hearts,
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and cold affections, that is the reason they look so little after salvation and eternal life,
and cold affections, that is the reason they look so little After salvation and Eternal life,
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because people never look after this duty of watchfulness;
Because people never look After this duty of watchfulness;
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nay, they are so far from watching how to be saved, that they watch how the divel may take them;
nay, they Are so Far from watching how to be saved, that they watch how the Devil may take them;
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when a man sins, he wisheth the Divel would help him to more sin:
when a man Sins, he wishes the devil would help him to more since:
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a covetous man is so far from watching over his sin, that he would have more opportunities, and more occasions of getting;
a covetous man is so Far from watching over his since, that he would have more opportunities, and more occasions of getting;
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the Devil cannot come fast enough to fill his heart with these things:
the devil cannot come fast enough to fill his heart with these things:
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So if a man be given to pleasure, he thinks he cannot have enough, but would have more still.
So if a man be given to pleasure, he thinks he cannot have enough, but would have more still.
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Thus people would have the Divel put more corn into the hopper:
Thus people would have the devil put more corn into the hopper:
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they are so far from watching for good, that they watch for evil, they devise evil upon their beds,
they Are so Far from watching for good, that they watch for evil, they devise evil upon their Beds,
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as the Prophet Micah speaks, they are possessed with the spirit of slumber, they have eyes and see not, they have eares and hear not, hearts and understand not;
as the Prophet micah speaks, they Are possessed with the Spirit of slumber, they have eyes and see not, they have ears and hear not, hearts and understand not;
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they do not know what watchfulnesse is, if they do, they are the lesse excusable,
they do not know what watchfulness is, if they do, they Are the less excusable,
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because they practice it not, they do not watch and wake unto Prayer, that they may not enter into temptation,
Because they practice it not, they do not watch and wake unto Prayer, that they may not enter into temptation,
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but are carried away with the world and sin.
but Are carried away with the world and since.
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The Second Use is, To them that are Godly in some measure; that we cannot say they altogether do not watch,
The Second Use is, To them that Are Godly in Some measure; that we cannot say they altogether do not watch,
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yet how negligent are they in this duty? Many Christians are there among us that have some goodnesse in them,
yet how negligent Are they in this duty? Many Christians Are there among us that have Some Goodness in them,
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yet how doth this duty lye unpractised? whence come all the vanities in our minds,
yet how does this duty lie unpractised? whence come all the vanities in our minds,
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and untowardnesse in the Ordinances of God? whence comes all unfruitfulness in our meetings, and unsettlednesse in our Consciences? it is because we do not watch:
and untowardness in the Ordinances of God? whence comes all unfruitfulness in our meetings, and unsettledness in our Consciences? it is Because we do not watch:
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Whence comes it that we are no more ready to good duties? When we are called forth on the sudden to pray or do any thing for the good of Gods Church and People, that we are so unfit to do it, and so backward;
Whence comes it that we Are no more ready to good duties? When we Are called forth on the sudden to pray or do any thing for the good of God's Church and People, that we Are so unfit to do it, and so backward;
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it is for want of watchfulness.
it is for want of watchfulness.
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Nay, what is the reason that we perform not the Worship of God in our Families better,
Nay, what is the reason that we perform not the Worship of God in our Families better,
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but because we do not watch, the very regenerate themselves, what a world of mischief do they do to their own souls,
but Because we do not watch, the very regenerate themselves, what a world of mischief do they do to their own Souls,
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for want of this duty of watchfulness? How do they swell in sin, and are slack in goodnesse,
for want of this duty of watchfulness? How do they swell in since, and Are slack in Goodness,
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and slubber over Gods service? How do they favour themselves too too much, and suffer the dishonour of God, by the wicked? and suffer their own hearts to dishonour him too too much.
and slubber over God's service? How do they favour themselves too too much, and suffer the dishonour of God, by the wicked? and suffer their own hearts to dishonour him too too much.
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Thirdly, The next Ʋse shall be to shew you the Rules that are to be observed in watching, and the Rules are these:
Thirdly, The next Ʋse shall be to show you the Rules that Are to be observed in watching, and the Rules Are these:
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If you would watch over your selves.
If you would watch over your selves.
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First, Count watchfulnesse your very life, and think if you let watchfulnesse go, you let your life go;
First, Count watchfulness your very life, and think if you let watchfulness go, you let your life go;
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for if once watchfulness go, hovv dead are you in Prayer, and hearing the Word of God? So that the security of the heart, vvill be the death of the heart;
for if once watchfulness go, how dead Are you in Prayer, and hearing the Word of God? So that the security of the heart, will be the death of the heart;
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vvherefore if vve vvould go on in vvatching, let us labour to keep this Holy disposition;
Wherefore if we would go on in watching, let us labour to keep this Holy disposition;
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count it your very lives, and think vvith your selves, I let Life go, if I let Watchfulnesse go.
count it your very lives, and think with your selves, I let Life go, if I let Watchfulness go.
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We use to say of Sleep, that it is the brother of Death, and 1 Thes. 5. 6. vve may see the Phrase used by the Apostle;
We use to say of Sleep, that it is the brother of Death, and 1 Thebes 5. 6. we may see the Phrase used by the Apostle;
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vvhere vvaking is put for living, and sleeping, for dying, that is the meaning of the vvords.
where waking is put for living, and sleeping, for dying, that is the meaning of the words.
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So that as sleep, natural sleep, doth lively represent death; so it is vvith Spiritual sleep, vvhich is the death of the soul.
So that as sleep, natural sleep, does lively represent death; so it is with Spiritual sleep, which is the death of the soul.
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Therefore dost thou find thy self to be out of frame, and not vvatch over thy vvayes? then think vvith thy self that thou art a dead man,
Therefore dost thou find thy self to be out of frame, and not watch over thy ways? then think with thy self that thou art a dead man,
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and take up thy vvatch as fast as thou canst again. Secondly, Thou must let thy watch stand Catholically, universally in all duties, and all times; vvatch thereunto, and persevere therein;
and take up thy watch as fast as thou Canst again. Secondly, Thou must let thy watch stand Catholically, universally in all duties, and all times; watch thereunto, and persevere therein;
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vve must not only watch, but Persevere. Be careful in the morning how vve may begin our vvatch;
we must not only watch, but Persevere. Be careful in the morning how we may begin our watch;
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in the day, hovv vve may spend it; at night, hovv vve may end it. So vve must vvatch in all duties;
in the day, how we may spend it; At night, how we may end it. So we must watch in all duties;
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vvhen vve go to Prayer, vve must vvatch in prayer; vvhen you go about your Callings, vvatch about them;
when we go to Prayer, we must watch in prayer; when you go about your Callings, watch about them;
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vvhen vve are alone, vve should be vvatchful;
when we Are alone, we should be watchful;
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and vvhen vve are in Company, vve should be vvatchful, for the Divel, and our ovvn souls, plot a great deal of mischief against us, vve must vvatch in all places;
and when we Are in Company, we should be watchful, for the devil, and our own Souls, plot a great deal of mischief against us, we must watch in all places;
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in our houses, and vvithout doors, and in the fields; vve are still in danger vvheresoever vve are.
in our houses, and without doors, and in the fields; we Are still in danger wheresoever we Are.
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Thirdly, We should proportion our watch, according as the duty is we take in hand, so our vvatching may bee;
Thirdly, We should proportion our watch, according as the duty is we take in hand, so our watching may be;
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there is one kind of vvatching for one kind of duty, another for another. If vve be to go about our callings, then our vvatching must be against distrustfulnesse, and covetousness, and distracting cares;
there is one kind of watching for one kind of duty, Another for Another. If we be to go about our callings, then our watching must be against distrustfulness, and covetousness, and distracting Cares;
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that so vve may not be over head and ears in the vvorld.
that so we may not be over head and ears in the world.
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If our duty be prayer, vve must have an eye to the promises, and take hold on the Lord Jesus Christ,
If our duty be prayer, we must have an eye to the promises, and take hold on the Lord jesus christ,
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and come in his mediation and his onely.
and come in his mediation and his only.
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So vvhatsoever duty it be, if it be hearing of the Word of God, there is a vvatchfulness to be proportionable to it.
So whatsoever duty it be, if it be hearing of the Word of God, there is a watchfulness to be proportionable to it.
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A man should think, the vvord vvill do me no good, unlesse the Lord meet vvith my lusts:
A man should think, the word will do me no good, unless the Lord meet with my Lustiest:
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I have an unmortified heart, and unlesse the Lord vvork upon me, I shall never lie dovvn under him.
I have an unmortified heart, and unless the Lord work upon me, I shall never lie down under him.
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Therefore vve should be vvatchful, that vve may practice, and be able to apply vvhatsoever is spoken to us;
Therefore we should be watchful, that we may practice, and be able to apply whatsoever is spoken to us;
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vve are to keep a due vvatchfulness, for that vvhich is due to one thing is not due to another;
we Are to keep a due watchfulness, for that which is due to one thing is not due to Another;
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that vvhich is sufficient for one, is not for another. Fourthly, Take heed of all things that may hinder Watchfulnesse.
that which is sufficient for one, is not for Another. Fourthly, Take heed of all things that may hinder Watchfulness.
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And first, Take heed of vain Company. If vve will be watchful, we must exercise our selves vvith those that are godly.
And First, Take heed of vain Company. If we will be watchful, we must exercise our selves with those that Are godly.
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To be vvith secure Christians, is the vvay to be secure; this vvill hinder a man:
To be with secure Christians, is the Way to be secure; this will hinder a man:
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A man had better be alone, then be in bad Company, as the Prophet David saith, Psal. 102. 7. I watch and am alone as a Sparrow on the house top:
A man had better be alone, then be in bad Company, as the Prophet David Says, Psalm 102. 7. I watch and am alone as a Sparrow on the house top:
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he was alone, and yet he was watching. A man when he is alone may be watching, rather then when he is in such Company:
he was alone, and yet he was watching. A man when he is alone may be watching, rather then when he is in such Company:
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a man can never look to himself well, unlesse he prize the Communion of Saints. Secondly, A man should be sober;
a man can never look to himself well, unless he prize the Communion of Saints. Secondly, A man should be Sobrium;
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Take heed of Spiritual Drunkenness: Take heed of the cares of this life, and that you be not immoderate in any lawful thing; Take heed of Spiritual drunkenness: Take heed of the Cares of this life, and that you be not immoderate in any lawful thing;
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we should stand upon our guard, and keep our hearts with all manner of keeping;
we should stand upon our guard, and keep our hearts with all manner of keeping;
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if our hearts grow drowzy and idle, and if we neglect Sobriety, then we are gone,
if our hearts grow drowsy and idle, and if we neglect Sobriety, then we Are gone,
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therefore in Scripture these are put together, be sober, and watch, 1 Thess. 5. 6. 1 Pet. 5. 8. I do not mean Drunkennesse with Wine,
Therefore in Scripture these Are put together, be Sobrium, and watch, 1 Thess 5. 6. 1 Pet. 5. 8. I do not mean drunkenness with Wine,
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for there is a Drunkennesse, and not with Wine, as the Prophet speaks, a man may be drunk with the love of the Creature:
for there is a drunkenness, and not with Wine, as the Prophet speaks, a man may be drunk with the love of the Creature:
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if thou lovest thy ease too well, or any thing in the world too well, thou art drunk with it, thy heart is giddy, thou art no more able to Pray,
if thou Lovest thy ease too well, or any thing in the world too well, thou art drunk with it, thy heart is giddy, thou art no more able to Pray,
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or do any thing that's good, then a drunken man is.
or do any thing that's good, then a drunken man is.
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Fifthly, If thou wilt Watch, then set the Lord alwayes before thy eyes: Set the watchman of Israel before thy face, God is called a watcher, Dan. 4. 23. Now if thou wilt watch over thy self, set God before thy face, Fifthly, If thou wilt Watch, then Set the Lord always before thy eyes: Set the watchman of Israel before thy face, God is called a watcher, Dan. 4. 23. Now if thou wilt watch over thy self, Set God before thy face,
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as David did, Psal. 16. 8. I have set God before mine eyes; so alwayes set the Lord before thine eyes.
as David did, Psalm 16. 8. I have Set God before mine eyes; so always Set the Lord before thine eyes.
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Now I come to the last thing, which is an Ʋse of Exhortation; To exhort us to be careful of this Duty, and there is great need of it.
Now I come to the last thing, which is an Ʋse of Exhortation; To exhort us to be careful of this Duty, and there is great need of it.
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First, We all desire to do well.
First, We all desire to do well.
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Now how can we do well at last, unless we watch well all our life time? VVhat is the reason that many are without comfort, not like the Servants of God, full of horrour, Now how can we do well At last, unless we watch well all our life time? What is the reason that many Are without Comfort, not like the Servants of God, full of horror,
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and fear, and quaking? it is because they do not watch, as it was with the Five wise Virgins, they were something wise, not like the foolish, but they slumbred too;
and Fear, and quaking? it is Because they do not watch, as it was with the Five wise Virgins, they were something wise, not like the foolish, but they slumbered too;
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Now when the bridegroom came, there was a cry;
Now when the bridegroom Come, there was a cry;
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they made an outcry, and a skrieking, and an howling, they were undone, the bridegroom was come:
they made an outcry, and a skrieking, and an howling, they were undone, the bridegroom was come:
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one would have thought, they should have rejoyced that the bridegroom was come.
one would have Thought, they should have rejoiced that the bridegroom was come.
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What godly Christians, and Religious People, when the bridegroom comes to fall a howling and a crying? This was because they slumbred,
What godly Christians, and Religious People, when the bridegroom comes to fallen a howling and a crying? This was Because they slumbered,
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whereas if a man be watchful over his life, and careful to keep an humble heart,
whereas if a man be watchful over his life, and careful to keep an humble heart,
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and to honour God, and study how to die comfortably at last, he may rejoyce at the coming of the bridegroom;
and to honour God, and study how to die comfortably At last, he may rejoice At the coming of the bridegroom;
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but because they were in a slumber, there was a cry, therefore as the Apostle Peter saith, 1 Pet. 4. 7. The end of all things is at hand,
but Because they were in a slumber, there was a cry, Therefore as the Apostle Peter Says, 1 Pet. 4. 7. The end of all things is At hand,
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therefore be sober, and watch unto prayer; the Apostle brings this as an Argument: so I may say, the e•• of all things is at hand, therefore be sober, and watch; Therefore be Sobrium, and watch unto prayer; the Apostle brings this as an Argument: so I may say, the e•• of all things is At hand, Therefore be Sobrium, and watch;
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as a Traveller, when the day is almost spent, and he hath a great way to go, he puts spurs to his Horse, and rides the faster;
as a Traveller, when the day is almost spent, and he hath a great Way to go, he puts spurs to his Horse, and rides the faster;
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so the end of all things is at hand, therefore we had need to be the more diligent and watchful, that we may have all things ready; the end comes upon us:
so the end of all things is At hand, Therefore we had need to be the more diligent and watchful, that we may have all things ready; the end comes upon us:
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We have had the Gospel a long time, and God knows how soon we shall have an end thereof;
We have had the Gospel a long time, and God knows how soon we shall have an end thereof;
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therefore how ought we to be careful, as a man that is to write a Letter, may be at first he is something carelesse,
Therefore how ought we to be careful, as a man that is to write a letter, may be At First he is something careless,
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and writes his lines something broad, but when he comes near to the end, and hath a great dea!
and writes his lines something broad, but when he comes near to the end, and hath a great Dream!
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to write, he writes his lines close, and crowds them together:
to write, he writes his lines close, and crowds them together:
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So now when we are coming towards an end, we cannot look that God should alvvayes strive with us, we should now therefore labour to write close,
So now when we Are coming towards an end, we cannot look that God should always strive with us, we should now Therefore labour to write close,
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and to make our Duties thick, and to be enquiring after Grace, wheresoever we come, we think the time is long,
and to make our Duties thick, and to be inquiring After Grace, wheresoever we come, we think the time is long,
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but we may justly fear it is shorter then we imagine;
but we may justly Fear it is shorter then we imagine;
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as when an hour-glass is almost out, a man that sits below, will think there is a great deal to run,
as when an hourglass is almost out, a man that sits below, will think there is a great deal to run,
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but the sand is hollow, and is run out before a man is aware;
but the sand is hollow, and is run out before a man is aware;
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so the Lord so carries himself towards people, that they may think there is a great deal of Patience more,
so the Lord so carries himself towards people, that they may think there is a great deal of Patience more,
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and a great deal of Mercy more to be extended towards them, but when all comes to all, they shall find it lyes hollow,
and a great deal of Mercy more to be extended towards them, but when all comes to all, they shall find it lies hollow,
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and will be out before they are aware.
and will be out before they Are aware.
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Secondly, Consider how sickly and diseased our Souls are; how apt they are to fall into sin: Sickly men are most careful;
Secondly, Consider how sickly and diseased our Souls Are; how apt they Are to fallen into since: Sickly men Are most careful;
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Now our Souls are sick of sin, sick of Pride, sick of Covetousnesse, and Earthly-mindednesse, easily carried away with the sins of the times;
Now our Souls Are sick of since, sick of Pride, sick of Covetousness, and Earthly-mindedness, Easily carried away with the Sins of the times;
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they are sick of pronenesse to do evil, and indisposednesse to that which is good,
they Are sick of proneness to do evil, and indisposedness to that which is good,
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therefore we had need to watch over our souls, we had need be our own Porters.
Therefore we had need to watch over our Souls, we had need be our own Porters.
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Matth. 13. 34. our Saviour Christ doth compare every Christian to a Porter; The Lord of the house takes a great journey, and commands the Porter to watch: Matthew 13. 34. our Saviour christ does compare every Christian to a Porter; The Lord of the house Takes a great journey, and commands the Porter to watch:
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We should all be Porters, and keep the gates of our Souls, for we are alwayes in danger.
We should all be Porters, and keep the gates of our Souls, for we Are always in danger.
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Thirdly, Consider that God hath awakened many of us already, and therefore it is a miserable thing for us to sleep again:
Thirdly, Consider that God hath awakened many of us already, and Therefore it is a miserable thing for us to sleep again:
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wicked and ungodly men that were never converted, and healed, and awakened, and wrought upon, they go to Hell and damnation in a sleepy security;
wicked and ungodly men that were never converted, and healed, and awakened, and wrought upon, they go to Hell and damnation in a sleepy security;
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but when a man hath been once awakened, and hath shaken off sleep, and God hath made him look about him, to see how he might be saved;
but when a man hath been once awakened, and hath shaken off sleep, and God hath made him look about him, to see how he might be saved;
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if this man fall a sleep again, it is a most miserable thing; the latter end of that man will be worse then his beginning.
if this man fallen a sleep again, it is a most miserable thing; the latter end of that man will be Worse then his beginning.
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Fourthly, Consider the badnesse of the Times, and Places, and Families we live in; they are all secure, and therefore we had need be so much the more vvatchful;
Fourthly, Consider the badness of the Times, and Places, and Families we live in; they Are all secure, and Therefore we had need be so much the more watchful;
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and you knovv it is a very hard thing, for a man not to do as others do;
and you know it is a very hard thing, for a man not to do as Others do;
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therefore the Apostle, 1 Thess. 5. 6. vvould not have them sleep as others do, as vvho should say, Others do so;
Therefore the Apostle, 1 Thess 5. 6. would not have them sleep as Others do, as who should say, Others doe so;
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and therefore you have so much the more need to look to your selves, that you may not do as others do.
and Therefore you have so much the more need to look to your selves, that you may not do as Others do.
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THE NEW BIRTH.
THE NEW BIRTH.
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Joh. 3. 6. That which is born of the Flesh is Flesh, but that which is born of the Spirit, is Spirit.
John 3. 6. That which is born of the Flesh is Flesh, but that which is born of the Spirit, is Spirit.
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MY Purpose is to speak of the several VVorks of Gods holy Spirit in the hearts and minds of his chosen;
MY Purpose is to speak of the several Works of God's holy Spirit in the hearts and minds of his chosen;
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they are Gods peculiar people, and therefore he vvill vvork greater Mercies for them, then for any else:
they Are God's peculiar people, and Therefore he will work greater mercies for them, then for any Else:
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Novv the First grand distinguishing vvork of the Holy Ghost in the Elect is Regeneration;
Now the First grand distinguishing work of the Holy Ghost in the Elect is Regeneration;
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he is the Author of Spiritual life in them, they are born of him, though by nature they are born of the flesh, and so are flesh;
he is the Author of Spiritual life in them, they Are born of him, though by nature they Are born of the Flesh, and so Are Flesh;
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and in that estate can never enter into the kingdom of God:
and in that estate can never enter into the Kingdom of God:
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yet vvhen the Spirit of God comes to regenerate them, they come to be Spirit, they come to have a nevv life,
yet when the Spirit of God comes to regenerate them, they come to be Spirit, they come to have a new life,
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and the Spirit of God gives it them:
and the Spirit of God gives it them:
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it is true that Christ is the Author of this life, he procured it by his death, he quickens whom he will,
it is true that christ is the Author of this life, he procured it by his death, he quickens whom he will,
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as he told his Disciples, Joh. 14. 19. Because I live, ye shall live also: Life is derived by Christ to all the Members of Christ;
as he told his Disciples, John 14. 19. Because I live, you shall live also: Life is derived by christ to all the Members of christ;
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for as all in Adam died, Adam is the general root of all, in his loins,
for as all in Adam died, Adam is the general root of all, in his loins,
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and by him they come to be dead in sin;
and by him they come to be dead in since;
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so Christ is the Second Adam, and all that are in his loins, all that are in him, he is a quickning Spirit to them, 1 Cor. 15. 45. The first man Adam was made a living Soul, the second Adam was made a quickning Spirit:
so christ is the Second Adam, and all that Are in his loins, all that Are in him, he is a quickening Spirit to them, 1 Cor. 15. 45. The First man Adam was made a living Soul, the second Adam was made a quickening Spirit:
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Christ is the second Adam, and is a quickning Spirit to all that are in him;
christ is the second Adam, and is a quickening Spirit to all that Are in him;
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God the Father hath appointed him to be the Prince of Life, as Peter tells his Hearers, Act. 3. 15. The Lord Jesus Christ, he is the Prince of life to all the people of God:
God the Father hath appointed him to be the Prince of Life, as Peter tells his Hearers, Act. 3. 15. The Lord jesus christ, he is the Prince of life to all the people of God:
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and therefore Saint John saith, He that hath the Son, hath life;
and Therefore Saint John Says, He that hath the Son, hath life;
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and he that hath not the Son, hath not life, 1 Joh. 5. 12. He is the Father of this new Birth,and he that hath not the Son, hath not life, 1 John 5. 12. He is the Father of this new Birth,
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and he is the daily and continual Father of it:
and he is the daily and continual Father of it:
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He is not a Father for one, or two, or divers years, but Isa. 9. 6. he is called, an everlasting Father, to regenerate a people to God;
He is not a Father for one, or two, or diverse Years, but Isaiah 9. 6. he is called, an everlasting Father, to regenerate a people to God;
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and he doth it by his Resurrection, 1 Pet. 1. 3. This must needs be granted, That Christ must be the Author of this new Life.
and he does it by his Resurrection, 1 Pet. 1. 3. This must needs be granted, That christ must be the Author of this new Life.
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Now you will say, Then why is it attributed to the Spirit? The Text gives it to the Spirit of God, the Holy Ghost;
Now you will say, Then why is it attributed to the Spirit? The Text gives it to the Spirit of God, the Holy Ghost;
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now if Christ be the Author of this new Birth, and the giver of this new Life,
now if christ be the Author of this new Birth, and the giver of this new Life,
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and God the Father hath appointed him to be so, Why is it then here said, That the Spirit doth it? I Answer:and God the Father hath appointed him to be so, Why is it then Here said, That the Spirit does it? I Answer:
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It is given to the Spirit for Three Reasons: First, Because Christ doth it by the Spirit:
It is given to the Spirit for Three Reasons: First, Because christ does it by the Spirit:
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Whatsoever Christ doth without, he doth it by the Spirit: when he cast out Divels here upon Earth, he did it by his Spirit;
Whatsoever christ does without, he does it by the Spirit: when he cast out Devils Here upon Earth, he did it by his Spirit;
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all the outward VVorks that he wrought, he wrought them by his Spirit;
all the outward Works that he wrought, he wrought them by his Spirit;
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and therefore the Spirit is called, the Finger of God, Luk. 11. 20. Now if Christ do this VVork by his Spirit,
and Therefore the Spirit is called, the Finger of God, Luk. 11. 20. Now if christ do this VVork by his Spirit,
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if he do Regenerate all his people by his own Spirit, there is reason why they should be said to be born of the Spirit.
if he do Regenerate all his people by his own Spirit, there is reason why they should be said to be born of the Spirit.
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Secondly, Another Reason is, Because though this life be all from Christ, it is he that begets it;
Secondly, another Reason is, Because though this life be all from christ, it is he that begets it;
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(it is he that is the soul of every Believer, as I may so speak) yet it is the Spirit that is the Bond of Ʋnion;
(it is he that is the soul of every Believer, as I may so speak) yet it is the Spirit that is the Bound of Ʋnion;
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it is the Spirit that joyns Christ and them together, it is the Spirit that tyeth the knot, it is the Spirit that unites and puts them together into one;
it is the Spirit that joins christ and them together, it is the Spirit that tyeth the knot, it is the Spirit that unites and puts them together into one;
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though Christ be life, and eternal life, yet notwithstanding they are all Aliens from Christ, they are all out of Christ, that the Spirit doth not joyn together with Christ:
though christ be life, and Eternal life, yet notwithstanding they Are all Aliens from christ, they Are all out of christ, that the Spirit does not join together with christ:
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they that have not the Spirit of Christ, they are none of his; they are all out of Christ, they are like dead branches out of the Vine;
they that have not the Spirit of christ, they Are none of his; they Are all out of christ, they Are like dead branches out of the Vine;
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it is the Spirit that is the bond of Ʋnion between Christ, and those that are Christs.it is the Spirit that is the bound of Ʋnion between christ, and those that Are Christ.
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Thirdly, Another Reason is, Because the Spirit quickens the Word, whereby this is done:
Thirdly, another Reason is, Because the Spirit quickens the Word, whereby this is done:
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The people of God, the thing that they are born of again, it is the immortal seed of the VVord, 1 Pet. 1. 23. You are born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible;
The people of God, the thing that they Are born of again, it is the immortal seed of the Word, 1 Pet. 1. 23. You Are born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible;
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Now this seed is sowen in all mens hearts, scattered among all the Congregation, but yet it doth not Regenerate all the Congregation;
Now this seed is sown in all men's hearts, scattered among all the Congregation, but yet it does not Regenerate all the Congregation;
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the Reason is, where the Spirit comes, that makes it fruitful, and that makes it to quicken the heart;
the Reason is, where the Spirit comes, that makes it fruitful, and that makes it to quicken the heart;
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and thus you see the meaning of the words, That which is born of the Spirit, is Spirit. Now here are Two Points:
and thus you see the meaning of the words, That which is born of the Spirit, is Spirit. Now Here Are Two Points:
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First, That the Spirit of God, or the Holy Ghost, Regenerates all the people of God;
First, That the Spirit of God, or the Holy Ghost, Regenerates all the people of God;
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whosoever is born again, is born of the Spirit.
whosoever is born again, is born of the Spirit.
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The Second Point is this, That all that are Regenerate, all that are born of the Spirit, they are Spirit;
The Second Point is this, That all that Are Regenerate, all that Are born of the Spirit, they Are Spirit;
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that is, they are spiritual, they are like the Spirit.
that is, they Are spiritual, they Are like the Spirit.
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The First is, That it is the Spirit of God, the Holy Ghost, that doth Regenerate all the people of God;
The First is, That it is the Spirit of God, the Holy Ghost, that does Regenerate all the people of God;
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this is that which makes them to be new Creatures, to be new men, to be altogether different from that they were before;
this is that which makes them to be new Creatures, to be new men, to be altogether different from that they were before;
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this is that which doth distinguish them from themselves, even as much as white from black;
this is that which does distinguish them from themselves, even as much as white from black;
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this is that which doth alienate them from the courses of the world;
this is that which does alienate them from the courses of the world;
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this is that which doth make them to be singular and odde fellows, as if they were of another mould;
this is that which does make them to be singular and odd Fellows, as if they were of Another mould;
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this makes them lead a different kind of life, and follow a different kind of way from all their neighbors,
this makes them led a different kind of life, and follow a different kind of Way from all their neighbours,
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because the Spirit of God works in them;
Because the Spirit of God works in them;
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as Ishmael and Isaac, though Ishmael was born after the flesh, yet Isaac was born after the Spirit,
as Ishmael and Isaac, though Ishmael was born After the Flesh, yet Isaac was born After the Spirit,
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as the Apostle alludes, Gal. 4. 23. that is, one took one kind of course, the other another;
as the Apostle alludes, Gal. 4. 23. that is, one took one kind of course, the other Another;
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one was born one way, the other another way; the Spirit begat one, the Flesh the other;
one was born one Way, the other Another Way; the Spirit begat one, the Flesh the other;
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and this made Ishmael to persecute Isaac, because Isaac could not abide his courses;
and this made Ishmael to persecute Isaac, Because Isaac could not abide his courses;
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they were of different Natures and Dispositions, one was born after the Spirit, the other after the Flesh.
they were of different Nature's and Dispositions, one was born After the Spirit, the other After the Flesh.
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Now here be Six Things I would shew unto you: First, What Regeneration is. Secondly, Why it is so called. Thirdly, Wherein it consists.
Now Here be Six Things I would show unto you: First, What Regeneration is. Secondly, Why it is so called. Thirdly, Wherein it consists.
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Fourthly, The Reasons why the Spirit of God only works this work. Fifthly, How he works it. And Lastly, The Ʋses. First, What Regeneration is:
Fourthly, The Reasons why the Spirit of God only works this work. Fifthly, How he works it. And Lastly, The Ʋses. First, What Regeneration is:
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And it is thus much, namely, The renewing of the whole man, and by degrees completed after the Image of God in Jesus Christ: This is Regeneration;
And it is thus much, namely, The renewing of the Whole man, and by Degrees completed After the Image of God in jesus christ: This is Regeneration;
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and there be Five Things to be opened in it: First, That it is the renewing of a man;
and there be Five Things to be opened in it: First, That it is the renewing of a man;
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It is not every change, there may be abundance of changes and alterations, and yet a man for the main may be the same man he is;
It is not every change, there may be abundance of changes and alterations, and yet a man for the main may be the same man he is;
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a man may be changed from a Drunkard to be sober; from an Adulterer to be chaste;
a man may be changed from a Drunkard to be Sobrium; from an Adulterer to be chaste;
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yet still he is the same man he was before, though there be changes wrought in him:
yet still he is the same man he was before, though there be changes wrought in him:
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but Regeneration is the renewing of a man, the making of a man another man,
but Regeneration is the renewing of a man, the making of a man Another man,
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as the Apostle speaks, 2 Cor. 5. 17. Old things are passed away, and all things are become new:
as the Apostle speaks, 2 Cor. 5. 17. Old things Are passed away, and all things Are become new:
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The Lord doth take away the old frame, and the old affections, and the old inclinations, the old acquaintance, the old course and conversation;
The Lord does take away the old frame, and the old affections, and the old inclinations, the old acquaintance, the old course and Conversation;
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all these things passe away, and the Lord puts in new things in the room thereof, till all things become new;
all these things pass away, and the Lord puts in new things in the room thereof, till all things become new;
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thus it is in this work, as the Apostle speaks, Tit. 3. 5. According to his mercy he saved us by the washing of Regeneration,
thus it is in this work, as the Apostle speaks, Tit. 3. 5. According to his mercy he saved us by the washing of Regeneration,
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and renewing of the Holy Ghost; the Lord removeth the old rubbish, and puts a new fabrick in the room;and renewing of the Holy Ghost; the Lord Removeth the old rubbish, and puts a new fabric in the room;
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as a Goldsmith, he takes a vessel of dishonour and melts it, and makes it a vessel of honour;
as a Goldsmith, he Takes a vessel of dishonour and melts it, and makes it a vessel of honour;
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God doth undo the old workmanship, and makes a new:
God does undo the old workmanship, and makes a new:
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as David saith, Create in me, O Lord, a clean heart, &c. Psal. 51. 10. David thought he had lost all,
as David Says, Create in me, Oh Lord, a clean heart, etc. Psalm 51. 10. David Thought he had lost all,
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therefore he prayeth to God that he may be new cast, that he may be taken all to pieces,
Therefore he Prayeth to God that he may be new cast, that he may be taken all to Pieces,
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as a VVatch-maker takes a VVatch that is out of order, he takes it all to pieces,
as a VVatch-maker Takes a Watch that is out of order, he Takes it all to Pieces,
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and sets it together anew again;
and sets it together anew again;
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so he prayes God to deal with him, he had lost all in sense and feeling,
so he prays God to deal with him, he had lost all in sense and feeling,
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and would have God make him a new workmanship, it is called the renewing of a man, Ezek 11. 19. there is an excellent place, I will give them a new heart, &c. The Lord puts out,
and would have God make him a new workmanship, it is called the renewing of a man, Ezekiel 11. 19. there is an excellent place, I will give them a new heart, etc. The Lord puts out,
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and he puts in, even just as a Suister doth when she works cutworks, she puts out the cloths own threds, and puts in needle-work;
and he puts in, even just as a sister does when she works cutworks, she puts out the clothes own threads, and puts in needlework;
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so the Lord puts out the old heart, and puts in a new heart;
so the Lord puts out the old heart, and puts in a new heart;
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he takes out that which was stark naught, and puts in that which is good and agreeable to his mind:
he Takes out that which was stark nought, and puts in that which is good and agreeable to his mind:
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the old heart is corrupt, and the old man is stark naught, there is nothing good in it;
the old heart is corrupt, and the old man is stark nought, there is nothing good in it;
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these the Lord takes out, and puts in all new: A man is altogether naught and reprobate before;
these the Lord Takes out, and puts in all new: A man is altogether nought and Reprobate before;
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what poor creatures are all people that are not Regenerate, they are all proud, and vain,
what poor creatures Are all people that Are not Regenerate, they Are all proud, and vain,
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and foolish, and wordly, and earthly, and harden their hearts, and are carelesse of Gods wayes, they have no fear of God before their eyes, they are altogether rotten,
and foolish, and wordly, and earthly, and harden their hearts, and Are careless of God's ways, they have no Fear of God before their eyes, they Are altogether rotten,
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how ill-favouredly do they pray? how worldly do they go on in their callings? how unfruitfully do they come to Church? they are all rotten and refractory, they do nothing that right is;
how ill-favoredly do they pray? how worldly do they go on in their callings? how unfruitfully do they come to Church? they Are all rotten and refractory, they do nothing that right is;
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now when the Spirit of God doth make them up, he puts out all old things, and makes them new.
now when the Spirit of God does make them up, he puts out all old things, and makes them new.
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This is the First thing, Regeneration, is the renewing of a man.
This is the First thing, Regeneration, is the renewing of a man.
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Secondly, As it is the renewing of a man, so it is the renewing of the whole man:
Secondly, As it is the renewing of a man, so it is the renewing of the Whole man:
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It is not only in some things, for Saul was another man in some sense;
It is not only in Some things, for Saul was Another man in Some sense;
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but Regeneration is the renewing of the whole man, as the Appostle saith, The God of peace sanctifie you throughout, in body, soul,
but Regeneration is the renewing of the Whole man, as the Apostle Says, The God of peace sanctify you throughout, in body, soul,
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and Spirit, 1 Thess. 5. 23. it is a work upon the whole man;and Spirit, 1 Thess 5. 23. it is a work upon the Whole man;
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our Saviour Christ compares it to leaven, which a woman took and leavened the whole Lump:
our Saviour christ compares it to leaven, which a woman took and leavened the Whole Lump:
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It is like unto Original sin, as Original sin infects the whole man; so Regeneration doth repair and renew the whole man;
It is like unto Original since, as Original since infects the Whole man; so Regeneration does repair and renew the Whole man;
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it is as general and universal, as original sin:
it is as general and universal, as original since:
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the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodnesse, Ephes. 5. 9. It is in all goodnesse;
the fruit of the Spirit is in all Goodness, Ephesians 5. 9. It is in all Goodness;
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in the goodnesse of a mans mind, and in the goodnesse of a mans affections, in the goodnesse of the inclination and disposition, in the goodnesse of the whole man;
in the Goodness of a men mind, and in the Goodness of a men affections, in the Goodness of the inclination and disposition, in the Goodness of the Whole man;
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the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness; the fruit of the Spirit is in all Goodness;
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indeed it begins in the goodnesse of the mind, as the Apostle speaks, Ephes. 4. 23. Be renewed in the Spirit of your minds:
indeed it begins in the Goodness of the mind, as the Apostle speaks, Ephesians 4. 23. Be renewed in the Spirit of your minds:
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Where he calls upon them for this new work;
Where he calls upon them for this new work;
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Put off the old man (saith he) and be renewed in the Spirit of your minds; Put off the old man (Says he) and be renewed in the Spirit of your minds;
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that is the First thing, when a man hath a new mind given unto him, a new knowledge put into his understanding, a man is renewed in knowledge, Col. 3. 10. This is the first thing,
that is the First thing, when a man hath a new mind given unto him, a new knowledge put into his understanding, a man is renewed in knowledge, Col. 3. 10. This is the First thing,
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when God reneweth a mans knowledge and apprehension of things, when a man begins to know the plagues of his own heart,
when God Reneweth a men knowledge and apprehension of things, when a man begins to know the plagues of his own heart,
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and the evils of all his own wayes, now a man begins to see through these things,
and the evils of all his own ways, now a man begins to see through these things,
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and now he begins to see the wayes of God;
and now he begins to see the ways of God;
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and to dive deep beneath the irksomnesse of them, to know the amiablenesse of them, the sweetnesse of them:
and to dive deep beneath the irksomnesse of them, to know the amiableness of them, the sweetness of them:
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the delights of them are hidden from a man, so long as he is unregenerate;
the delights of them Are hidden from a man, so long as he is unregenerate;
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but when God doth begin to regenerate a man, now he begins to discover them to him, that a man seeth what they are:
but when God does begin to regenerate a man, now he begins to discover them to him, that a man sees what they Are:
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he could say before that the wayes of God were good, but he could never taste and find them so;
he could say before that the ways of God were good, but he could never taste and find them so;
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but when a man is renewed, now he seeth the lustre and amiablenesse of them:
but when a man is renewed, now he sees the lustre and amiableness of them:
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so also, he seeth the uglinesse of sin, this was covered before, sin deceived the heart, and carried him after it;
so also, he sees the ugliness of since, this was covered before, since deceived the heart, and carried him After it;
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but now sin begins to be laid stark naked, and a man seeth the deformity of it, here begins Regeneration in the mind;
but now since begins to be laid stark naked, and a man sees the deformity of it, Here begins Regeneration in the mind;
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for the understanding is the key of the Soul, the key of all the Faculties of the Soul, it is like a sluce or flood-gate, pull up that,
for the understanding is the key of the Soul, the key of all the Faculties of the Soul, it is like a sluice or floodgate, pull up that,
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and the water goes out and runs all abroad; so when the Lord doth pluck up this sluce, and lift up a mans heart, and mind, and understanding:
and the water Goes out and runs all abroad; so when the Lord does pluck up this sluice, and lift up a men heart, and mind, and understanding:
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now the waters of life flow into the soul:
now the waters of life flow into the soul:
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this is against them now, that have plenty of knowledge, and yet notwithstanding go no further, that have new minds,
this is against them now, that have plenty of knowledge, and yet notwithstanding go no further, that have new minds,
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and old wills and affections, there is a new brain, but an old heart;
and old wills and affections, there is a new brain, but an old heart;
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this is not regeneration, regeneration (it is true) begins in the understanding, but it runs along in all the soul, it descends into heart and mind, and all the whole man;
this is not regeneration, regeneration (it is true) begins in the understanding, but it runs along in all the soul, it descends into heart and mind, and all the Whole man;
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and therefore it is called a new creature; whosoever is in Christ is a new creature;
and Therefore it is called a new creature; whosoever is in christ is a new creature;
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Behold, I make all things new, (saith Christ) Rev. 21. 5. As Regeneration is the renewing of a man, so it is the renewing of the whole man. Behold, I make all things new, (Says christ) Rev. 21. 5. As Regeneration is the renewing of a man, so it is the renewing of the Whole man.
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Thirdly, It is done by degrees: Though Regeneration be in all parts, yet it is not in all degrees at once;
Thirdly, It is done by Degrees: Though Regeneration be in all parts, yet it is not in all Degrees At once;
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the spirit of God doth renew more and more, and beget a man more and more;
the Spirit of God does renew more and more, and beget a man more and more;
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there is of the old birth a great while, but he doth eat it out more and more,
there is of the old birth a great while, but he does eat it out more and more,
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as the Apostle speaks, 2 Cor. 3. 18. And we all with open face, &c. Mark here, he calls this change glory,
as the Apostle speaks, 2 Cor. 3. 18. And we all with open face, etc. Mark Here, he calls this change glory,
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because it is a glorious creature; as long as a man is not renewed, he is a base creature;
Because it is a glorious creature; as long as a man is not renewed, he is a base creature;
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but when he is renewed, he is a glorious creature:
but when he is renewed, he is a glorious creature:
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Now saith he, when the Lord doth this, he doth it from glory to glory, from one degree to another;
Now Says he, when the Lord does this, he does it from glory to glory, from one degree to Another;
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as this is done by the spirit of God, so he doth it more; he proceeds from little beginnings to greater perfections;
as this is done by the Spirit of God, so he does it more; he proceeds from little beginnings to greater perfections;
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it was not so with Adam, God made him in his full stature at the first, he was a man at the first dash;
it was not so with Adam, God made him in his full stature At the First, he was a man At the First dash;
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but this new creature, is as a Babe conceived in the VVomb, it begins there, and so grows up;
but this new creature, is as a Babe conceived in the VVomb, it begins there, and so grows up;
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As new born babes desire the sincere milk of the Word. As new born babes desire the sincere milk of the Word.
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1 Pet. 2. 2. He is a babe first, and so growes, though it be not a starveling but grovvs,
1 Pet. 2. 2. He is a babe First, and so grows, though it be not a starveling but grows,
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yet it is but a vveak one at first, and must grovv and come to its strength more and more:
yet it is but a weak one At First, and must grow and come to its strength more and more:
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it is like a good husband that begins vvith a little, and ariseth up to a great estate in the end;
it is like a good husband that begins with a little, and arises up to a great estate in the end;
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so Regeneration, makes a man a good husband; puts a little stock into his hands, and makes him rise to a great matter.
so Regeneration, makes a man a good husband; puts a little stock into his hands, and makes him rise to a great matter.
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Fourthly, This is according to the Image of God: It is not all kind of Renewing:
Fourthly, This is according to the Image of God: It is not all kind of Renewing:
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A man may have a new work that he had not before;
A man may have a new work that he had not before;
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but the work of regeneration, as it is a renewing, so it is a renewing after the image of God;
but the work of regeneration, as it is a renewing, so it is a renewing After the image of God;
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man had quite and clean lost the Image of God, which consisted in Righteousness and Holiness;
man had quite and clean lost the Image of God, which consisted in Righteousness and Holiness;
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Now when Gods Spirit comes to regenerate a man, that reneweth him according to this Image:
Now when God's Spirit comes to regenerate a man, that Reneweth him according to this Image:
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As the Apostle speaks, Ephes. 4. 24. That ye put on the new man which is created after his image:
As the Apostle speaks, Ephesians 4. 24. That you put on the new man which is created After his image:
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and how is that? In Righteousness and Holiness. As it is in Nature, though a man be never so godly when he begets a man, he begets him after his image,
and how is that? In Righteousness and Holiness. As it is in Nature, though a man be never so godly when he begets a man, he begets him After his image,
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as he is by nature polluted and unclean: Gen. 5. 3. So Adam begat Seth in his own image:
as he is by nature polluted and unclean: Gen. 5. 3. So Adam begat Seth in his own image:
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so when the Spirit begets a man again, he begets him after his own image, he makes him merciful as his heavenly Father is merciful, Luke 6. 36. and perfect as he is perfect. Matth. 5. ult.
so when the Spirit begets a man again, he begets him After his own image, he makes him merciful as his heavenly Father is merciful, Lycia 6. 36. and perfect as he is perfect. Matthew 5. ult.
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There are none regenerate and born again, but those that are like God, the Lord stamps upon them his own similitude,
There Are none regenerate and born again, but those that Are like God, the Lord stamps upon them his own similitude,
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and makes them like to himself.
and makes them like to himself.
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Fifthly, This is the Image of God in Jesus Christ; who is the express image of his Father;
Fifthly, This is the Image of God in jesus christ; who is the express image of his Father;
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he is the pattern after which this frame is made:
he is the pattern After which this frame is made:
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nay, God did order it should be so from eternity, Rom. 8. 29. Whom he did fore ▪ know, he did predestinate, that they should be conformed to the image of his Son:
nay, God did order it should be so from eternity, Rom. 8. 29. Whom he did before ▪ know, he did predestinate, that they should be conformed to the image of his Son:
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'Tis true, this similitude is not presently made out, it is but by halves as it were;
It's true, this similitude is not presently made out, it is but by halves as it were;
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it is but a poor first draught, and never perfect in this life, but it shall be made perfect, 1 Joh. 3 2, 3. We know when he appears, we shall be like him,
it is but a poor First draught, and never perfect in this life, but it shall be made perfect, 1 John 3 2, 3. We know when he appears, we shall be like him,
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and shall see him as he is;
and shall see him as he is;
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then we shall be perfectly like him, and see him as he is, and know him as he is; then we shall be perfectly like him, and see him as he is, and know him as he is;
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as Paul saith, Col. 3. 2, 3. You are dead, and your life is hid in Christ, &c. Here the work is hardly come to its glory, there is a great deal of basenesse and old rubbish still,
as Paul Says, Col. 3. 2, 3. You Are dead, and your life is hid in christ, etc. Here the work is hardly come to its glory, there is a great deal of baseness and old rubbish still,
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but it shall be glorious before God hath done, it shall come to be perfect then, in the mean time, it is but by degrees;
but it shall be glorious before God hath done, it shall come to be perfect then, in the mean time, it is but by Degrees;
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but the work of regeneration puts a man to go to Christ, and believe in Christ;
but the work of regeneration puts a man to go to christ, and believe in christ;
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You that follow me in Regeneration, &c. saith our Saviour, Matth. 19. 28. When a man is regenerate, regeneration puts a frame into a mans heart to be like unto Christ,You that follow me in Regeneration, etc. Says our Saviour, Matthew 19. 28. When a man is regenerate, regeneration puts a frame into a men heart to be like unto christ,
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and to follow his steps, and his example, that as he hath done, so he may do more and more:
and to follow his steps, and his Exampl, that as he hath done, so he may do more and more:
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this is the work of regeneration, That the Spirit of God works in Gods people, conforming them to the Image of Christ:
this is the work of regeneration, That the Spirit of God works in God's people, conforming them to the Image of christ:
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Yea, Regeneration doth more than repair a man, more than reduce a man to that estate wherein he was in Adam 's loins before the Fall;
Yea, Regeneration does more than repair a man, more than reduce a man to that estate wherein he was in Adam is loins before the Fallen;
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it is the ingrafting of a man into Christ, and the estating a man into the Merits and Priviledges of the Lord Jesus Christ, it is a greater matter,
it is the engrafting of a man into christ, and the estating a man into the Merits and Privileges of the Lord jesus christ, it is a greater matter,
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then the bare restoring of a man to that which he lost, it is the restoring of a man to a better estate; this differences it from Sanctification.
then the bore restoring of a man to that which he lost, it is the restoring of a man to a better estate; this differences it from Sanctification.
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Thus we see what Regeneration is.
Thus we see what Regeneration is.
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Now the Second Thing is, Why it is so called? Why this same blessed work of the renewing of the whole man after the Image of God in Christ Jesus is called Regeneration.
Now the Second Thing is, Why it is so called? Why this same blessed work of the renewing of the Whole man After the Image of God in christ jesus is called Regeneration.
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There be Two Reasons of it.
There be Two Reasons of it.
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First, To shew us how marvellously we are corrupt by Nature: Until the Spirit of God take us in hand, a man is quite rotten, there is no soundnesse left, there is nothing in him will serve, it is not a little melting will serve the turn, it is not a little plaistering,
First, To show us how marvellously we Are corrupt by Nature: Until the Spirit of God take us in hand, a man is quite rotten, there is no soundness left, there is nothing in him will serve, it is not a little melting will serve the turn, it is not a little plastering,
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or patching, or piecing will do the deed:
or patching, or piecing will do the deed:
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though there be a thousand changes in a man, yet if a man be not another man,
though there be a thousand changes in a man, yet if a man be not Another man,
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if he be not a new creature, it is to no effect, it will never bring a man into the kingdom of God;
if he be not a new creature, it is to no Effect, it will never bring a man into the Kingdom of God;
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what saith Christ, Joh. 3. 3. Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God:
what Says christ, John 3. 3. Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God:
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As who should say, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, a man is all to shatters, all to pieces, all rotten,
As who should say, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, a man is all to shatters, all to Pieces, all rotten,
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and unlesse he be born again, and made a new creature, it is impossible he should enter into the kingdom of God;
and unless he be born again, and made a new creature, it is impossible he should enter into the Kingdom of God;
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though a man be never so much altered, he is not in the estate of Grace till he be a new man, till the Lord hath given him a new frame, and a new inclination:
though a man be never so much altered, he is not in the estate of Grace till he be a new man, till the Lord hath given him a new frame, and a new inclination:
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except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God, he cannot see the kingdom of Grace:
except a man be born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God, he cannot see the Kingdom of Grace:
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that is the first dowry of the kingdom of Grace, to give a man a new Being that he never had before:
that is the First dowry of the Kingdom of Grace, to give a man a new Being that he never had before:
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a natural man is just like an old rotten house, that hath not one piece that will serve the turn;
a natural man is just like an old rotten house, that hath not one piece that will serve the turn;
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but a man that will make it an habitable house, must take it all down to the ground,
but a man that will make it an habitable house, must take it all down to the ground,
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and build it up from the ground: so it is here, there is not one piece will serve the turn;
and built it up from the ground: so it is Here, there is not one piece will serve the turn;
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though ye see admirable things in men, though they seem excellent in the eyes of men,
though you see admirable things in men, though they seem excellent in the eyes of men,
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yet they will not serve the turn, they are rotten and stark naught;
yet they will not serve the turn, they Are rotten and stark nought;
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there is an absence of all Good, Rom. 7. 18. Nay besides, there is an universal indisposition in a man,
there is an absence of all Good, Rom. 7. 18. Nay beside, there is an universal indisposition in a man,
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like to a thing that is all rotten and marred, and can never be made up again,
like to a thing that is all rotten and marred, and can never be made up again,
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except it be made spick and span new;
except it be made spick and span new;
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and so it is with a man, he is altogether corrupt, as the Prophet speaks, Isa. 1. from the sole of the foot, to the crown of the head, nothing but bruises and putrified soars;
and so it is with a man, he is altogether corrupt, as the Prophet speaks, Isaiah 1. from the sole of the foot, to the crown of the head, nothing but bruises and Putrified soars;
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take a man that is never so civil, and of fair carriage, so long as he is not a new creature, this is nothing for the entring into the kingdom of God,
take a man that is never so civil, and of fair carriage, so long as he is not a new creature, this is nothing for the entering into the Kingdom of God,
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and being amiable in his sight:
and being amiable in his sighed:
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Nay, Gen. 6. 5. the Text saith, The thoughts of the heart of man are only evil continually, there is nothing sound in a man,
Nay, Gen. 6. 5. the Text Says, The thoughts of the heart of man Are only evil continually, there is nothing found in a man,
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though he daily think of Grace, and think of God, his thoughts cannot be said to be good,
though he daily think of Grace, and think of God, his thoughts cannot be said to be good,
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for the mind whereby he thinks of these things is rotten, and unsavory;
for the mind whereby he thinks of these things is rotten, and unsavoury;
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though he speaks of never so good things, the same things the Saints of God speak of;
though he speaks of never so good things, the same things the Saints of God speak of;
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though he doth the same actions the people of God do;
though he does thee same actions the people of God do;
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though he hears the same VVord, and receive the same Sacraments, he cannot do them aright, they are abomination in Gods sight,
though he hears the same Word, and receive the same Sacraments, he cannot do them aright, they Are abomination in God's sighed,
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therefore when God regenerates a man, he must make him another man then he was before. This speaks natures corruption.
Therefore when God regenerates a man, he must make him Another man then he was before. This speaks nature's corruption.
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Secondly, Because the things of Regeneration are admirably set out by way of this similitude: Natural Generation is generally, sweetly answered in this VVork of Regeneration. Secondly, Because the things of Regeneration Are admirably Set out by Way of this similitude: Natural Generation is generally, sweetly answered in this VVork of Regeneration.
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First, As a man cannot come into the World without Parents, but he must have a Father to beget him,
First, As a man cannot come into the World without Parents, but he must have a Father to beget him,
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so it is in this new Birth: as in the other there was an earthly Father, so here is an heavenly Father,
so it is in this new Birth: as in the other there was an earthly Father, so Here is an heavenly Father,
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as the Author to the Hebrews speaks, Heb. 12. 9. How much rather shall we be subjected to the Father of Spirits? There are two Fathers,
as the Author to the Hebrews speaks, Hebrew 12. 9. How much rather shall we be subjected to the Father of Spirits? There Are two Father's,
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an earthly Father, the Father of the natural and corrupt man, and God the Father of our spirits, that is the Father of our spiritual Nature,
an earthly Father, the Father of the natural and corrupt man, and God the Father of our spirits, that is the Father of our spiritual Nature,
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as many excellent Divines do expound it: though it may be expounded the Father of our Souls;
as many excellent Divines do expound it: though it may be expounded the Father of our Souls;
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yet this is more likely, because here is an opposition between the Father of the Flesh,
yet this is more likely, Because Here is an opposition between the Father of the Flesh,
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and the Father of the Spirits: God himself is the Father of this new work. Secondly, Here is a Mother too;
and the Father of the Spirits: God himself is the Father of this new work. Secondly, Here is a Mother too;
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That Jerusalem which is from above, is the Mother of them all;
That Jerusalem which is from above, is the Mother of them all;
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they are all Zions Children, here is the Womb that these new creatures lye in, Christs Spouse;
they Are all Zions Children, Here is the Womb that these new creatures lie in, Christ Spouse;
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the Lambs wife is their Mother; though the world hate them and her too, yet they love her;
the Lambs wife is their Mother; though the world hate them and her too, yet they love her;
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nay, though the woman be thrown out into the wilderness, yet their hearts run after her;
nay, though the woman be thrown out into the Wilderness, yet their hearts run After her;
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the Regenerate only, are the true born, this is their Mother. Thirdly, As it is in the Natural Birth, There is a shaping in the Womb,
the Regenerate only, Are the true born, this is their Mother. Thirdly, As it is in the Natural Birth, There is a shaping in the Womb,
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before their is a coming into life: before their is a coming into life:
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so it is here, as the Apostle saith, there is a conceiving of a man in the womb,
so it is Here, as the Apostle Says, there is a conceiving of a man in the womb,
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before he is, Gal. 4. 19. My little Children, of whom I travel in Birth, till Christ be formed in you; There is the Conception;
before he is, Gal. 4. 19. My little Children, of whom I travel in Birth, till christ be formed in you; There is the Conception;
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'tis true, wicked men have many Conceptions, but they do not bring forth, Christ is not formed in them;
it's true, wicked men have many Conceptions, but they do not bring forth, christ is not formed in them;
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they may have many stirrings that way, but they perish in the Birth; but Zion travels and brings forth Children, Isa. 66. 8.
they may have many stirrings that Way, but they perish in the Birth; but Zion travels and brings forth Children, Isaiah 66. 8.
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Fourthly, Again, As it is in the Natural Birth, None is brought forth, without the pains of travel;
Fourthly, Again, As it is in the Natural Birth, None is brought forth, without the pains of travel;
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So there be pains in this new Birth, legal terrours which the Reprobate are killed with and die under,
So there be pains in this new Birth, Legal terrors which the Reprobate Are killed with and die under,
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but the godly come forth from under them safe and bettered.
but the godly come forth from under them safe and bettered.
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Fifthly, Again, As it is in the first Birth, the Child that is born and comes into the world, he comes from no Being to a Being, from no Existency to an Existency;
Fifthly, Again, As it is in the First Birth, the Child that is born and comes into the world, he comes from not Being to a Being, from no Existency to an Existency;
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so it is hear in this new Birth, those which were no people, are now made the people of God;
so it is hear in this new Birth, those which were no people, Are now made the people of God;
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those that had no being in Christ, now have a being in him; they are come into a new world, into a new heaven and a new earth;
those that had no being in christ, now have a being in him; they Are come into a new world, into a new heaven and a new earth;
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others live in this world, but they live in a new world.
Others live in this world, but they live in a new world.
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Sixthly, Again, As it is in the first Birth, A m•n comes to have Children, to have Brothers and Sisters;
Sixthly, Again, As it is in the First Birth, A m•n comes to have Children, to have Brother's and Sisters;
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so in this Birth, a man comes to have new Kindred, all the Godly in the world are of his Consanguinity;so in this Birth, a man comes to have new Kindred, all the Godly in the world Are of his Consanguinity;
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though they be counted the Puritans of the Parish, yet they are of his bloud,
though they be counted the Puritans of the Parish, yet they Are of his blood,
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and Christ himself is their Brother, and Abraham is their Father (under God) and Sarah is their Mother; there is a new Kindred.
and christ himself is their Brother, and Abraham is their Father (under God) and Sarah is their Mother; there is a new Kindred.
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Indeed here is the difference, that the Children of the first Birth they are visible,
Indeed Here is the difference, that the Children of the First Birth they Are visible,
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and their lives and courses are visible, and their alliance and kindred is visible, and all that they are and do is visible;
and their lives and courses Are visible, and their alliance and kindred is visible, and all that they Are and do is visible;
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but the Children of the second Birth are not visible:
but the Children of the second Birth Are not visible:
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indeed their persons are visible as well as others, but their life is an invisible thing;
indeed their Persons Are visible as well as Others, but their life is an invisible thing;
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their excellency, their glory, this new creature in them, this is invisible, it is like that River in Spain, which runs fourteen miles under ground;
their excellency, their glory, this new creature in them, this is invisible, it is like that River in Spain, which runs fourteen miles under ground;
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whence they have a Proverb, That the Bridge over the River is fourteen miles long:
whence they have a Proverb, That the Bridge over the River is fourteen miles long:
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So there is a River in Surry that is just the like, it runs under the ground invisible, they cannot see it;
So there is a River in Surrey that is just the like, it runs under the ground invisible, they cannot see it;
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so these new creatures they cannot be seen, their lives run under ground, their lives are hidden with God, indeed their persons,
so these new creatures they cannot be seen, their lives run under ground, their lives Are hidden with God, indeed their Persons,
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and outward actions and courses may be seen; nay, wicked men may do those very outward actions which they do;
and outward actions and courses may be seen; nay, wicked men may do those very outward actions which they do;
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they may Pray together with them, and come to Church together with them, but this new workmanship they cannot see, that runs along under ground, the world seeth it not,
they may Pray together with them, and come to Church together with them, but this new workmanship they cannot see, that runs along under ground, the world sees it not,
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neither can they know it, because they know not Christ the Author of it: Thus we see the second thing, namely, Why it is so called.
neither can they know it, Because they know not christ the Author of it: Thus we see the second thing, namely, Why it is so called.
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Now the Third Thing is, Wherein this blessed Work doth consist: and it consists in Two Things, Joh. 1. 12. The Evangelist saith, To as many as received him, he gave power to become the Sons of God.
Now the Third Thing is, Wherein this blessed Work does consist: and it consists in Two Things, John 1. 12. The Evangelist Says, To as many as received him, he gave power to become the Sons of God.
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Here be Two Things, and both these Regeneration consists of: First, A Passive receiving of Christ, Whosoever receives him.
Here be Two Things, and both these Regeneration consists of: First, A Passive receiving of christ, Whosoever receives him.
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Secondly, An Active Title to God, as to a Father, They have power to become the Sons of God. Secondly, an Active Title to God, as to a Father, They have power to become the Sons of God.
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First, A Passive receiving of Christ;
First, A Passive receiving of christ;
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To as many as received him: for he came to his own and they received him not;
To as many as received him: for he Come to his own and they received him not;
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his own, even his own Elect, would not receive him, till he made them receive him;
his own, even his own Elect, would not receive him, till he made them receive him;
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but as many as received him, as many as were made passively to receive him, did receive him also actively:
but as many as received him, as many as were made passively to receive him, did receive him also actively:
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so that this word implyes the Passive receiving of Christ;
so that this word Implies the Passive receiving of christ;
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for there is none can receive any thing, except it be given him from above, Joh. 3. 27. That is,
for there is none can receive any thing, except it be given him from above, John 3. 27. That is,
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except there be first a passive reception of it:
except there be First a passive reception of it:
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It is a strange phrase, No man can receive Christ, till Christ is first received of him;
It is a strange phrase, No man can receive christ, till christ is First received of him;
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he can never take Christ, till Christ come into him, till Christ ingraft himself into him, and him into Christ;
he can never take christ, till christ come into him, till christ ingraft himself into him, and him into christ;
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this is an act of God, it is a passive receiving of Christ:
this is an act of God, it is a passive receiving of christ:
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the reason is, because all the Graces, and all the Activity of Gods people flowes from this, their Faith, and all;
the reason is, Because all the Graces, and all the Activity of God's people flows from this, their Faith, and all;
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for Faith is an act, which receives from the passive receiving of Christ, as Paul speaks to the Colossians, As you have received Christ, so walk in him;
for Faith is an act, which receives from the passive receiving of christ, as Paul speaks to the colossians, As you have received christ, so walk in him;
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Faith receives Christ, that is an active receiving of Christ, but there was a passive receiving of Christ first;
Faith receives christ, that is an active receiving of christ, but there was a passive receiving of christ First;
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for a man is in Christ first in a passive manner, before he is in him in an active manner, Christ hath taken him already,
for a man is in christ First in a passive manner, before he is in him in an active manner, christ hath taken him already,
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before he can take Christ actually:
before he can take christ actually:
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This is the first Thing wherein this work of Regeneration consists, The Passive receiving of Christ.
This is the First Thing wherein this work of Regeneration consists, The Passive receiving of christ.
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Secondly, It consists in having an active power and •itle to become a Son of God; together with Jesus Christ;
Secondly, It consists in having an active power and •itle to become a Son of God; together with jesus christ;
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These are the Two Things wherein Regeneration consists. I know many Divines branch it otherwise, and make Regeneration to consist otherwise: First, Of Mortification. Secondly, Of Vivification. First, Of Mortification:
These Are the Two Things wherein Regeneration consists. I know many Divines branch it otherwise, and make Regeneration to consist otherwise: First, Of Mortification. Secondly, Of Vivification. First, Of Mortification:
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Whereby the Spirit kills the Lusts of the Flesh more, as Rom. 8. 13. If ye live after the Flesh ye shall die,
Whereby the Spirit kills the Lustiest of the Flesh more, as Rom. 8. 13. If you live After the Flesh you shall die,
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but if ye through the Spirit mortifie the deeds of the Flesh, ye shall live: Mark;but if you through the Spirit mortify the Deeds of the Flesh, you shall live: Mark;
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here is Mortification, and it is done by the Spirit; if you through the spirit mortifie the deeds of the body. Secondly, There is Vivification;
Here is Mortification, and it is done by the Spirit; if you through the Spirit mortify the Deeds of the body. Secondly, There is Vivification;
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that is, when a man doth not only die unto sin, but rise up again to a new life, Rom. 6. 11. Likewise reckon ye your selves to be dead unto sin,
that is, when a man does not only die unto since, but rise up again to a new life, Rom. 6. 11. Likewise reckon you your selves to be dead unto since,
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but alive unto God, through Jesus Christ our Lord. This is the other work of Vivification, when a man is made alive unto God,but alive unto God, through jesus christ our Lord. This is the other work of Vivification, when a man is made alive unto God,
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and is made able by the spirit of God to be alive unto God, and to wind himself out of death into life, by the spirit of the holy One.
and is made able by the Spirit of God to be alive unto God, and to wind himself out of death into life, by the Spirit of the holy One.
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These be the Two Parts whereof many Divines make Regeneration to consist of;
These be the Two Parts whereof many Divines make Regeneration to consist of;
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but though they beat at the same thing, yet I rather make them the Effects and Consequents of Regeneration, as flowing from Regeneration;
but though they beatrice At the same thing, yet I rather make them the Effects and Consequents of Regeneration, as flowing from Regeneration;
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this passive work goeth before, a man never goeth on in mortifying the works of the Flesh,
this passive work Goes before, a man never Goes on in mortifying the works of the Flesh,
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and never raiseth himself up to this heavenly life till he be Regenerated;
and never Raiseth himself up to this heavenly life till he be Regenerated;
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so that regeneration is the first ingrafting of a man into Christ, whereby he is alive, that he may do all these things;
so that regeneration is the First engrafting of a man into christ, whereby he is alive, that he may do all these things;
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it is a power put into him wherby he may believe & repent, so that Believing,
it is a power put into him whereby he may believe & Repent, so that Believing,
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and Repentance, and Mortification, and Vivification are acts of the new creature;
and Repentance, and Mortification, and Vivification Are acts of the new creature;
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a man must therefore be a new creature first, now this is by Regeneration, so that Regeneration consists only of these Two Things:
a man must Therefore be a new creature First, now this is by Regeneration, so that Regeneration consists only of these Two Things:
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First, Of a passive receiving of Christ the Son of God. Secondly, In having a title to be the Son of God;
First, Of a passive receiving of christ the Son of God. Secondly, In having a title to be the Son of God;
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and Regeneration doth not only bring a relative change, but a real change to a man:
and Regeneration does not only bring a relative change, but a real change to a man:
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If you would know the meaning of the phrase, A relative change is this, when there is a change in a man, from that he was before;
If you would know the meaning of the phrase, A relative change is this, when there is a change in a man, from that he was before;
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but the change doth not lye in a man, as the change of Justification:
but the change does not lie in a man, as the change of Justification:
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before he was not Justified, now he is Justified, the man is changed, but he is not changed in himself,
before he was not Justified, now he is Justified, the man is changed, but he is not changed in himself,
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but it stands only in Gods imputation; he is not just in himself, but by imputation just.
but it Stands only in God's imputation; he is not just in himself, but by imputation just.
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Now the real change is, when God doth purifie and make up the defects in a man more and more, that is a real change; so that I say, Regeneration is not only a relative change, whereby God accounts a man as a child;
Now the real change is, when God does purify and make up the defects in a man more and more, that is a real change; so that I say, Regeneration is not only a relative change, whereby God accounts a man as a child;
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but it breeds a real change in a man, it gives a man a spiritual Being;
but it breeds a real change in a man, it gives a man a spiritual Being;
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for the Spirit of God when it comes to work this work, is a fruitful principle of all good in that man more and more:
for the Spirit of God when it comes to work this work, is a fruitful principle of all good in that man more and more:
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Therefore the Apostle saith, The fruits of the Spirit, are joy, peace, long-suffering, &c. Gal. 5. 22. 'Tis true, the Spirit doth not bring forth these Graces till after a man is regenerate,
Therefore the Apostle Says, The fruits of the Spirit, Are joy, peace, long-suffering, etc. Gal. 5. 22. It's true, the Spirit does not bring forth these Graces till After a man is regenerate,
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but by working that Regeneration, which makes the soul to bring forth these fruits, and making the heart an honest heart,
but by working that Regeneration, which makes the soul to bring forth these fruits, and making the heart an honest heart,
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and so a good ground to bring forth these seeds; the Spirit is a fruitful principle of all good in that man.
and so a good ground to bring forth these seeds; the Spirit is a fruitful principle of all good in that man.
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Thus you see the Third Thing, viz. Wherein Regeneration consists.
Thus you see the Third Thing, viz. Wherein Regeneration consists.
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Now the Fourth Thing is the Reasons of this Point, Why the Spirit of God doth work this work of Regeneration.
Now the Fourth Thing is the Reasons of this Point, Why the Spirit of God does work this work of Regeneration.
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The First Reason is, Because it is meerly according to the Will of God:
The First Reason is, Because it is merely according to the Will of God:
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Man hath no power at all, man hath no activity, it is meerly at the pleasure of God,
Man hath no power At all, man hath no activity, it is merely At the pleasure of God,
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whether he will do it or no; Jam. 1. 18. Of his own Will begat he us;
whither he will do it or no; Jam. 1. 18. Of his own Will begat he us;
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he only had an hand in it, he only did it, and it was meerly at his good Will and Pleasure, he might have chosen whether he would have done it or no;
he only had an hand in it, he only did it, and it was merely At his good Will and Pleasure, he might have chosen whither he would have done it or no;
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it is no fruit of our liberty, it is no brood of our breeding, it is meerly the free act of God in a man, Joh. 6. 44. No man cometh to me except the Father draweth him;
it is no fruit of our liberty, it is no brood of our breeding, it is merely the free act of God in a man, John 6. 44. No man comes to me except the Father draws him;
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There Christ sheweth it, this bringing of a man to be in Christ, it cannot be from any man, except the Father draw him;
There christ shows it, this bringing of a man to be in christ, it cannot be from any man, except the Father draw him;
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except he send forth his heavenly Spirit, he can never come to Christ;
except he send forth his heavenly Spirit, he can never come to christ;
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all our sufficiency is from God, we cannot so much as think a good thought, we cannot renew our thoughts, we cannot renew our inclinations,
all our sufficiency is from God, we cannot so much as think a good Thought, we cannot renew our thoughts, we cannot renew our inclinations,
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or our wills, or our affections; we can do nothing of our selves, it is only his work;
or our wills, or our affections; we can do nothing of our selves, it is only his work;
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therefore seeing it is such a special work ▪ it must be only the Spirit of God that must work it;
Therefore seeing it is such a special work ▪ it must be only the Spirit of God that must work it;
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it is a glorious work, a supernatural work;
it is a glorious work, a supernatural work;
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this new Birth, is such a Birth as comes from above, Psal. 110. 3. Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, &c. saith the text, that is, all that are born of God, they are brought forth in the day of Gods power, in the day wherein God is pleased to put forth his power in them;
this new Birth, is such a Birth as comes from above, Psalm 110. 3. Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, etc. Says the text, that is, all that Are born of God, they Are brought forth in the day of God's power, in the day wherein God is pleased to put forth his power in them;
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therefore they are called the seed of Christ, Isa. 53. 10. They are his seed, but unless he begets them by his Spirit, they can never be so;
Therefore they Are called the seed of christ, Isaiah 53. 10. They Are his seed, but unless he begets them by his Spirit, they can never be so;
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Therefore if we consider the greatness of the work, it sheweth plainly, it must needs be the effect of the Will of God,
Therefore if we Consider the greatness of the work, it shows plainly, it must needs be the Effect of the Will of God,
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and his good Pleasure towards man, and therefore must be wrought by the Spirit. Secondly, Another Reason is, Because it is not a work of this world:
and his good Pleasure towards man, and Therefore must be wrought by the Spirit. Secondly, another Reason is, Because it is not a work of this world:
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It is a work of another world, it is none of the creatures of this life, it is beyond the sphere of the activity of any natural agent, they cannot reach it, Joh. 1. 13. Which were born not of the will of the flesh,
It is a work of Another world, it is none of the creatures of this life, it is beyond the sphere of the activity of any natural agent, they cannot reach it, John 1. 13. Which were born not of the will of the Flesh,
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nor of bloud, &c. It is not of mans Will, he cannot so much as Will it,nor of blood, etc. It is not of men Will, he cannot so much as Will it,
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or Desire it effectually, he cannot wish it truly, nay, his heart had rather have the world;
or Desire it effectually, he cannot wish it truly, nay, his heart had rather have the world;
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nay, saith he, It is not of the Will of the Flesh, that is, a man may go and beget another Child in the world,
nay, Says he, It is not of the Will of the Flesh, that is, a man may go and beget Another Child in the world,
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because it is of the Will of the Flesh, it is in the power of the Will of the Flesh, Gods power going along with him,
Because it is of the Will of the Flesh, it is in the power of the Will of the Flesh, God's power going along with him,
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but this is not so, whatsoever a man be, though he hath never so many excellent parts, it is not in the Will of the Flesh to do it:
but this is not so, whatsoever a man be, though he hath never so many excellent parts, it is not in the Will of the Flesh to do it:
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Then again, it is not of Bloud, it is no terrene or earthly thing, this new creature is otherwise made,
Then again, it is not of Blood, it is no terrene or earthly thing, this new creature is otherwise made,
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than any new creature in the world besides, therefore he concludes, it is only born of God, it is God only that is the great Author of this great work, it descends down meerly from above.
than any new creature in the world beside, Therefore he concludes, it is only born of God, it is God only that is the great Author of this great work, it descends down merely from above.
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Thirdly, Because it is so far from being wrought by any power in man, or any counsel in man, Thirdly, Because it is so Far from being wrought by any power in man, or any counsel in man,
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or any endeavours in man, it is so far from that, as that a man is totally against it;
or any endeavours in man, it is so Far from that, as that a man is totally against it;
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A man is an enemy unto it, a man hath reluctancy and repugnancy against it, he would not be regenerate;
A man is an enemy unto it, a man hath reluctancy and repugnancy against it, he would not be regenerate;
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when a man doth think he desires heaven, and to be regenerated of God, he doth apprehend Regeneration in a wrong way,
when a man does think he Desires heaven, and to be regenerated of God, he does apprehend Regeneration in a wrong Way,
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and heaven in a wrong way, so as he apprehends it, he doth Will it; he thinks of heaven as of a fine place, and a place full of pleasure,
and heaven in a wrong Way, so as he apprehends it, he does Will it; he thinks of heaven as of a fine place, and a place full of pleasure,
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and therefore desires it, but that he should alwayes be with God, that he should alwayes be praysing and thinking of God,
and Therefore Desires it, but that he should always be with God, that he should always be praising and thinking of God,
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and minding of God, and have his heart weaned from all other things, and set it on God, this is heaven,
and minding of God, and have his heart weaned from all other things, and Set it on God, this is heaven,
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but he hates these things, and so hates heaven, so he Wills that which he apprehends to be Regeneration;
but he hates these things, and so hates heaven, so he Wills that which he apprehends to be Regeneration;
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but Regeneration, is when a man hath a new heart, and when he is a new man:
but Regeneration, is when a man hath a new heart, and when he is a new man:
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he was wordly before, but he is now brought to be spiritual, he was proud before,
he was wordly before, but he is now brought to be spiritual, he was proud before,
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but he is now come to be humble, but the heart cannot abide this, therefore let the Lord fling in abundance of throws into a natural mans heart, to begin some preparatory work this way, to make a man begin to look out towards heaven, he flings all away, he is weary of them quickly;
but he is now come to be humble, but the heart cannot abide this, Therefore let the Lord fling in abundance of throws into a natural men heart, to begin Some preparatory work this Way, to make a man begin to look out towards heaven, he flings all away, he is weary of them quickly;
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as a man at a Sermon, perhaps may have throws concerning the new Birth, but the corruption of his heart will throw all way, he cannot endure them, they are contrary to the corruption of a mans nature;
as a man At a Sermon, perhaps may have throws Concerning the new Birth, but the corruption of his heart will throw all Way, he cannot endure them, they Are contrary to the corruption of a men nature;
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nay, when God comes to work upon his own people, what a deal of pleading is there with the world, the flesh,
nay, when God comes to work upon his own people, what a deal of pleading is there with the world, the Flesh,
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and the Divel, that they may not be cast out:
and the devil, that they may not be cast out:
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Therefore when Peter saw that through the grace and power of God, this work was wrought in those he wrote unto, 1 Pet. 1. 3. Mark how he speaks, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy, hath begotten us again to a lively hope, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead:
Therefore when Peter saw that through the grace and power of God, this work was wrought in those he wrote unto, 1 Pet. 1. 3. Mark how he speaks, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord jesus christ, which according to his abundant mercy, hath begotten us again to a lively hope, by the resurrection of jesus christ from the dead:
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He lifts up his hands to heaven, and blesseth God that ever this work was wrought;
He lifts up his hands to heaven, and Blesses God that ever this work was wrought;
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he saw so much adoe, and such a stir, and such a deal of opposition;
he saw so much ado, and such a stir, and such a deal of opposition;
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this is a plain sign that it is not of man, it is not of him that willeth,
this is a plain Signen that it is not of man, it is not of him that wills,
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nor of him that runneth, but of God which sheweth mercy, Rom. 9. 16. Neither can man Will,nor of him that Runneth, but of God which shows mercy, Rom. 9. 16. Neither can man Will,
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neither can he run, neither go, nor stir towards it; nay, though God make him go, how apt is he to laggar in the way,
neither can he run, neither go, nor stir towards it; nay, though God make him go, how apt is he to laggar in the Way,
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and draw back again? So you see the Fourth Thing, Why it must needs be the Spirits Work.
and draw back again? So you see the Fourth Thing, Why it must needs be the Spirits Work.
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The Fifth Thing is, How the Spirit of God works this Work. It is after an unspeakable manner:
The Fifth Thing is, How the Spirit of God works this Work. It is After an unspeakable manner:
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Who can declare the noble acts of the Lord? The works of God in Nature are marvellous.
Who can declare the noble acts of the Lord? The works of God in Nature Are marvellous.
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David himself, when he looked upon his natural Birth, the Conception of him in the Womb of his Mother, he wondered at it, Psal. 139. 14. That was a wonderful work,David himself, when he looked upon his natural Birth, the Conception of him in the Womb of his Mother, he wondered At it, Psalm 139. 14. That was a wondered work,
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how much more is this unspeakable, and unutterable? as it is said of our Saviour Christ, Who can declare his generations? So may I say in a lower sense, of this Work, Who can declare this Regeneration of his people? But yet thus far the Scripture doth authorize, and warrant us to go.
how much more is this unspeakable, and unutterable? as it is said of our Saviour christ, Who can declare his generations? So may I say in a lower sense, of this Work, Who can declare this Regeneration of his people? But yet thus Far the Scripture does authorise, and warrant us to go.
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First, That he doth it by the word of Life;
First, That he does it by the word of Life;
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By the Gospel of Salvation, by the Preaching of it, or otherwise according as he pleaseth, that is the immortal seed, 1 Pet. 1. 23. Being born again, not of corruptible seed,
By the Gospel of Salvation, by the Preaching of it, or otherwise according as he Pleases, that is the immortal seed, 1 Pet. 1. 23. Being born again, not of corruptible seed,
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but of incorruptible, by the word of God, &c. And as Paul saith to the Corinthians, Though you have ten thousand instructers,
but of incorruptible, by the word of God, etc. And as Paul Says to the Corinthians, Though you have ten thousand instructers,
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yet you have not many Fathers, for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the Gospel, 1 Cor. 4. 15. As who should say, You are begotten and born again,yet you have not many Father's, for in christ jesus I have begotten you through the Gospel, 1 Cor. 4. 15. As who should say, You Are begotten and born again,
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and you are born again by the Word, and I was an instrument under God of your new Birth, by the Word which I have Preached among you;
and you Are born again by the Word, and I was an Instrument under God of your new Birth, by the Word which I have Preached among you;
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and therefore, 1 Tim. 1. 2. he calls Timothy, His own Son; So Tit. 1. 4. he calls him, His Son in the Faith:
and Therefore, 1 Tim. 1. 2. he calls Timothy, His own Son; So Tit. 1. 4. he calls him, His Son in the Faith:
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that is, he was an instrumental Father under God, by the Doctrine of Faith, to bring him to be a Child of God:
that is, he was an instrumental Father under God, by the Doctrine of Faith, to bring him to be a Child of God:
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so that I say it is done by the Word, Of his own Will hath he begotten us by the Word of truth, Jam. 1. 18. The Spirit of the Lord sanctifies the Word when he is pleased to convert a man, the Word shall shew him what a miserable creature he is by nature;
so that I say it is done by the Word, Of his own Will hath he begotten us by the Word of truth, Jam. 1. 18. The Spirit of the Lord Sanctifies the Word when he is pleased to convert a man, the Word shall show him what a miserable creature he is by nature;
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it sheweth him that flesh and bloud cannot enter into the kingdom of God;
it shows him that Flesh and blood cannot enter into the Kingdom of God;
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it sheweth him that he is utterly forlorn in himself, and past all recovery, and shews him where life is to be had ▪ namely, in Jesus Christ, discovering his worth,
it shows him that he is utterly forlorn in himself, and passed all recovery, and shows him where life is to be had ▪ namely, in jesus christ, discovering his worth,
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and excellency, and necessity, and that all Grace and good is in him, and shews him the freedom of this gracious offer:
and excellency, and necessity, and that all Grace and good is in him, and shows him the freedom of this gracious offer:
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Thus the Spirit of God, when he propounds the Word to the soul, holds it before the eyes and conscience,
Thus the Spirit of God, when he propounds the Word to the soul, holds it before the eyes and conscience,
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and sanctifies it, and puts a power into it, to enter deep into the soul, that it may Conceive in the soul.
and Sanctifies it, and puts a power into it, to enter deep into the soul, that it may Conceive in the soul.
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Secondly, The Lord doth it by an unspeakable working: There is a Divine work which the Lord worketh;
Secondly, The Lord does it by an unspeakable working: There is a Divine work which the Lord works;
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The spirit comes into the soul after the manner of water;
The Spirit comes into the soul After the manner of water;
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as Christ saith, Joh. 3. Except a man be born again of water and the holy Ghost, &c. that is,
as christ Says, John 3. Except a man be born again of water and the holy Ghost, etc. that is,
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unless he be born of the spirit, which worketh in the spirit of a man, as water doth in working upon a foul thing.
unless he be born of the Spirit, which works in the Spirit of a man, as water does in working upon a foul thing.
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Now what this working is we cannot tell; but we can tell you the effects of it:
Now what this working is we cannot tell; but we can tell you the effects of it:
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whereas the soul was rotten and naught before, and impotent to all good; now it begins to have a better disposition and a new power:
whereas the soul was rotten and nought before, and impotent to all good; now it begins to have a better disposition and a new power:
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and whereas it did savour of the things of this life before, now it savours of the things that are above:
and whereas it did savour of the things of this life before, now it savours of the things that Are above:
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but this is a secret kind of working in the soul, therefore it is called the washing, and the laver of it:
but this is a secret kind of working in the soul, Therefore it is called the washing, and the laver of it:
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And the Apostle speaking of the Corinthians, what miserable creatures they were before Regeneration, he named Drunkards, Idolaters, Adulterers, &c. and all manner of filthy persons, Such were some of you (saith he) before your Regeneration, but now you are washed,
And the Apostle speaking of the Corinthians, what miserable creatures they were before Regeneration, he nam Drunkards, Idolaters, Adulterers, etc. and all manner of filthy Persons, Such were Some of you (Says he) before your Regeneration, but now you Are washed,
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and justified, and sanctified in the Name of Christ, 1 Cor. 6. 11. That same washing there, he means by that you are Regenerated;and justified, and sanctified in the Name of christ, 1 Cor. 6. 11. That same washing there, he means by that you Are Regenerated;
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so that Regeneration, it is a supernatural, an unspeakable kind of washing of the soul by the holy Ghost, whereby the soul hath its Corruption washed from it in part,
so that Regeneration, it is a supernatural, an unspeakable kind of washing of the soul by the holy Ghost, whereby the soul hath its Corruption washed from it in part,
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and made clean in part, and way made for all the Graces of Gods spirit to come in now,
and made clean in part, and Way made for all the Graces of God's Spirit to come in now,
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and all the fruits of the spirit to be brought forth:
and all the fruits of the Spirit to be brought forth:
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Thus the Spirit of God works this work, he works it in an ineffable manner by the word of Life and by a secret kind of washing.
Thus the Spirit of God works this work, he works it in an ineffable manner by the word of Life and by a secret kind of washing.
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I come now to the Application of this Point:
I come now to the Application of this Point:
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And first of all, If the Spirit of God be the Regenerater of Gods people, then we may here see the errour of the Papists, Pelagians, and others; And First of all, If the Spirit of God be the regenerator of God's people, then we may Here see the error of the Papists, Pelagians, and Others;
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That set up the Will of man, and put any activity in the Reason, and Judgement,
That Set up the Will of man, and put any activity in the Reason, and Judgement,
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and Wisdom, and Election of man; This Doctrine of theirs is unsound, and contrary to the working of Gods holy spirit:
and Wisdom, and Election of man; This Doctrine of theirs is unsound, and contrary to the working of God's holy Spirit:
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If it be such a work as God sends his own Spirit to do it;
If it be such a work as God sends his own Spirit to do it;
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What man can do it? It is called Regeneration, and this shews it is not of man:
What man can do it? It is called Regeneration, and this shows it is not of man:
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who is able to beget himself, and shape himself in the womb, and dispose of his own body in the belly? Nay more, Can any man beget himself again? The very name of again, shews that it is a work only of God, none but he can do it;
who is able to beget himself, and shape himself in the womb, and dispose of his own body in the belly? Nay more, Can any man beget himself again? The very name of again, shows that it is a work only of God, none but he can do it;
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and we see it plainly, it is wrought no where, but where God himself doth it,
and we see it plainly, it is wrought no where, but where God himself does it,
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and they that have it are able to speak it, that they did not chuse God, but God chose them;
and they that have it Are able to speak it, that they did not choose God, but God chosen them;
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I was found of them that sought me not; I was found of them that sought me not;
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all the souls of his people will subscribe, That it was not in them that willed,
all the Souls of his people will subscribe, That it was not in them that willed,
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or in them that ran, but in God that shewed mercy: It is God only that is the Author of this thing, and none but he.or in them that ran, but in God that showed mercy: It is God only that is the Author of this thing, and none but he.
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Secondly, Again, This should teach us to consider that we have alwayes need of the Spirit of God: Secondly, Again, This should teach us to Consider that we have always need of the Spirit of God:
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If the Spirit of God hath begotten us again, then we have alwayes need of him ▪ it is not in this as in the first Birth;
If the Spirit of God hath begotten us again, then we have always need of him ▪ it is not in this as in the First Birth;
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when the Child is born, though the Father be gone, the Child may subsist; but it is not so here:
when the Child is born, though the Father be gone, the Child may subsist; but it is not so Here:
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but the Spirit of God as he begets a man, so he is fain alwayes to stand by him and bear him up,
but the Spirit of God as he begets a man, so he is fain always to stand by him and bear him up,
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and give him supplies of Grace from day to day:
and give him supplies of Grace from day to day:
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as it is with the Air, the Sun doth not only enlighten it, but it doth every moment give light to it:
as it is with the Air, the Sun does not only enlighten it, but it does every moment give Light to it:
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for suppose the Sun should shine four or five hours in the day, yet if the Sun should with-hold its light, the Air would be dark presently;
for suppose the Sun should shine four or five hours in the day, yet if the Sun should withhold its Light, the Air would be dark presently;
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it is not as it is with Fire, let a man heat the water, though he take away the Fire, the water will keep its heat a while after;
it is not as it is with Fire, let a man heat the water, though he take away the Fire, the water will keep its heat a while After;
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but do but with-hold the light of the Sun, and all is gone in the same moment;
but do but withhold the Light of the Sun, and all is gone in the same moment;
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so it is with this new Creature and the Spirit of God, he doth dwell in the soul,
so it is with this new Creature and the Spirit of God, he does dwell in the soul,
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as the Sun in the Air; his presence warms the soul, and quickens the soul, and inables a man to good,
as the Sun in the Air; his presence warms the soul, and quickens the soul, and inables a man to good,
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and gives a principle of life, and enables to all actions that are good;
and gives a principle of life, and enables to all actions that Are good;
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therefore how should all Gods people carry themselves towards this Spirit? They should have a care that they quench him not,
Therefore how should all God's people carry themselves towards this Spirit? They should have a care that they quench him not,
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nor go against him in any particular.
nor go against him in any particular.
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The Third Ʋse is for all Gods people, in whom God hath wrought this blessed work;
The Third Ʋse is for all God's people, in whom God hath wrought this blessed work;
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the Spirit of God hath regenerated and begotten them again.
the Spirit of God hath regenerated and begotten them again.
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I say to all such persons, Let them endear this Spirit of God, let them not grieve,
I say to all such Persons, Let them endear this Spirit of God, let them not grieve,
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or offend, or displease him, seeing he is such a gracious worker in them:or offend, or displease him, seeing he is such a gracious worker in them:
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Ephes. 1. 13. The Apostle makes this very Inference, in whom after ye believed ye were sealed by the holy Spirit of Promise: Ephesians 1. 13. The Apostle makes this very Inference, in whom After you believed you were sealed by the holy Spirit of Promise:
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that is, whereby you were Regenerated;
that is, whereby you were Regenerated;
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Regeneration is the first seal of the Spirit, whereby he seals Gods good will to a man.
Regeneration is the First seal of the Spirit, whereby he Seals God's good will to a man.
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Now, hath the Spirit of God sealed you? Then do not grieve him, nor cause him to take any indignation against you;
Now, hath the Spirit of God sealed you? Then do not grieve him, nor cause him to take any Indignation against you;
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for though he will never depart from them, whom he hath made new Creatures, yet notwithstanding he may hide his face for a time if we displease him.
for though he will never depart from them, whom he hath made new Creatures, yet notwithstanding he may hide his face for a time if we displease him.
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Yea, Consider, Will any natural Child willingly displease his loving Father? The Spirit of God is thy Father,
Yea, Consider, Will any natural Child willingly displease his loving Father? The Spirit of God is thy Father,
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therefore we should have respect to him.
Therefore we should have respect to him.
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Again, This should be a Motive to Gods people, to be willing to do any thing for God;
Again, This should be a Motive to God's people, to be willing to do any thing for God;
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because he hath made them, as David saith, Psal. 100. 3. This very Consideration, That God hath made us, and re-made us, he hath done that for us that all our own wits could never have done, that the whole world hath not the like (the Lord generally lets the whole World sink in ruine and damnation) should be a Motive to you, to be willing to serve him gladly,
Because he hath made them, as David Says, Psalm 100. 3. This very Consideration, That God hath made us, and remade us, he hath done that for us that all our own wits could never have done, that the Whole world hath not the like (the Lord generally lets the Whole World sink in ruin and damnation) should be a Motive to you, to be willing to serve him gladly,
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and to call upon his Name, to be ready prest to execute any of his Commands, to enter into his presence upon all occasions, seeing it is he that hath made us, and not we our selves. To them that are Ʋnregenerated:
and to call upon his Name, to be ready pressed to execute any of his Commands, to enter into his presence upon all occasions, seeing it is he that hath made us, and not we our selves. To them that Are Ʋnregenerated:
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Here we see where to have Regeneration; it is only in God, and in the Spirit of God, to renew a man,
Here we see where to have Regeneration; it is only in God, and in the Spirit of God, to renew a man,
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and make a man up again:
and make a man up again:
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as David prayed when he had the Spirit, Lord, take not thy holy Spirit from me, Psal. 51. 11. So when a man hath not the Spirit of God, he should pray to God, Lord, Give thy holy Spirit to me,
as David prayed when he had the Spirit, Lord, take not thy holy Spirit from me, Psalm 51. 11. So when a man hath not the Spirit of God, he should pray to God, Lord, Give thy holy Spirit to me,
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and send down thy holy Spirit into my heart, that may work this work in me. and send down thy holy Spirit into my heart, that may work this work in me.
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But it may be many of you will think that you expect this, and desire it,
But it may be many of you will think that you expect this, and desire it,
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and wish it, and use some means.
and wish it, and use Some means.
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I Answer, Then shew it by thy coming unto God for it, from day to day;
I Answer, Then show it by thy coming unto God for it, from day to day;
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will any man say, That Noah did expect that God should deliver him from the Deluge,
will any man say, That Noah did expect that God should deliver him from the Deluge,
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if he had not took that course which God appointed? If he had not built an Ark, certainly we may justly say, That he did not look that God would deliver him.
if he had not took that course which God appointed? If he had not built an Ark, Certainly we may justly say, That he did not look that God would deliver him.
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Therefore it is said of Noah, That as he did expect that God should keep him;
Therefore it is said of Noah, That as he did expect that God should keep him;
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so being warned of God, he built an Ark, &c. Heb. 11. 7. So when a man shall say, That he looks that God should deliver him from his natural estate and condition, that God should renew him, by his Grace and goodness,so being warned of God, he built an Ark, etc. Hebrew 11. 7. So when a man shall say, That he looks that God should deliver him from his natural estate and condition, that God should renew him, by his Grace and Goodness,
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yet if a man will not prepare an Ark:
yet if a man will not prepare an Ark:
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if when a man is Commanded and directed by God what to do, yet he will not come to God, to do that which should be done for him, these men do but deceive their own souls,
if when a man is Commanded and directed by God what to do, yet he will not come to God, to do that which should be done for him, these men do but deceive their own Souls,
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and treasure up indignation against themselves.
and treasure up Indignation against themselves.
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I remember the story of Moses, Exod. 14. when the Children of Israel were in Pi-hahiroth, and the Egyptians were behind them,
I Remember the story of Moses, Exod 14. when the Children of Israel were in Pi-hahiroth, and the egyptians were behind them,
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and the Mountains were on the side that they could not pass, and the Sea was before them,
and the Mountains were on the side that they could not pass, and the Sea was before them,
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and there was notable crying out, Oh! that God would deliver them, now they were dead men, the Egyptians were come out to destroy them, the Mountains were on the side, and the Sea before them:
and there was notable crying out, Oh! that God would deliver them, now they were dead men, the egyptians were come out to destroy them, the Mountains were on the side, and the Sea before them:
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Now mark what an Answer God gives to their cry;
Now mark what an Answer God gives to their cry;
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cause the people to go forward, you keep a crying to me, I pray go forward, you are not yet at the red sea,
cause the people to go forward, you keep a crying to me, I pray go forward, you Are not yet At the read sea,
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but go to the red sea, and when you are there, then cry to me; you are idleing, and lazing, and mistrusting me;
but go to the read sea, and when you Are there, then cry to me; you Are idling, and lazing, and mistrusting me;
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though the red Sea be before them, yet cause them to come thither, and when they are there,
though the read Sea be before them, yet cause them to come thither, and when they Are there,
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then cry for help to me:
then cry for help to me:
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So thou sayest thou desirest that God would Regenerate thee, and quicken thee, and turn thy heart,
So thou Sayest thou Desirest that God would Regenerate thee, and quicken thee, and turn thy heart,
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& vouchsafe thee his holy Spirit, do you so? I say it is very well, the thing is very good,
& vouchsafe thee his holy Spirit, do you so? I say it is very well, the thing is very good,
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but if the desire be sincere, you will take that course God bids you, art thou come to the utmost difficulty? Are not many things to be done which thou refusest to do? Must thou not seek God, more and more carefully? Go forward, go forward,
but if the desire be sincere, you will take that course God bids you, art thou come to the utmost difficulty? are not many things to be done which thou refusest to do? Must thou not seek God, more and more carefully? Go forward, go forward,
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if thou meanest to have help and aid from God, otherwise it is in vain:
if thou Meanest to have help and aid from God, otherwise it is in vain:
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if thou wouldst go on in the wayes of God, and do what God Commands thee, thou shouldst be quickened and renewed.
if thou Wouldst go on in the ways of God, and do what God Commands thee, thou Shouldst be quickened and renewed.
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Fourthly, Another Ʋse is for Examination:Fourthly, another Ʋse is for Examination:
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To examine our selves whether the Word of God hath wrought this for us, yea or no. To examine our selves whither the Word of God hath wrought this for us, yea or no.
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And the first sign is this, If thou beest born again, if thou hast this new Nature,
And the First Signen is this, If thou Best born again, if thou hast this new Nature,
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then it is natural to thee to do good duties, to follow good courses, and to yield obedience to the commandements of God;
then it is natural to thee to do good duties, to follow good courses, and to yield Obedience to the Commandments of God;
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it is not enough for a man to do good duties:
it is not enough for a man to do good duties:
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a natural man, an unregenerate man may do them, but whether is it natural to thee? A proud man may do the actions of humility, a proud man may pull off his Hat,
a natural man, an unregenerate man may do them, but whither is it natural to thee? A proud man may do the actions of humility, a proud man may pull off his Hat,
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and give the time of the day, and speak meanly of himself;
and give the time of the day, and speak meanly of himself;
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a proud man may suffer another to do him wrong, and put up base language, he may do these things,
a proud man may suffer Another to do him wrong, and put up base language, he may do these things,
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but the man is a proud man still, he hath no humble nature;
but the man is a proud man still, he hath no humble nature;
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but the question is, whether it be thy nature to do this? May be thou dost these things for fear, or some by-respects:
but the question is, whither it be thy nature to do this? May be thou dost these things for Fear, or Some by-respects:
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A worldly man may speak of heavenly things, but is thy nature heavenly? A man may think of God,
A worldly man may speak of heavenly things, but is thy nature heavenly? A man may think of God,
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but is thy nature godly? Here is the thing, If a man be regenerate, there is Grace got into a mans nature, Jer. 31. 33. when God regenerates his people, he saith, He will write his laws in their inward parts ▪ he doth not only say they shall do these duties,
but is thy nature godly? Here is the thing, If a man be regenerate, there is Grace god into a men nature, Jer. 31. 33. when God regenerates his people, he Says, He will write his laws in their inward parts ▪ he does not only say they shall do these duties,
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but their very hearts shall carry them, their very hearts shall go to a Sermon, their very souls shall go about the duties of God;
but their very hearts shall carry them, their very hearts shall go to a Sermon, their very Souls shall go about the duties of God;
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as it is with the fire, water may heat, but not by nature; but it is the nature of fire to heat:
as it is with the fire, water may heat, but not by nature; but it is the nature of fire to heat:
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So if a man be Regenerate, it is natural to him to do good duties, Rom. 2. 14. A man by nature may do the things commanded in the Law:
So if a man be Regenerate, it is natural to him to do good duties, Rom. 2. 14. A man by nature may do the things commanded in the Law:
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but here is the question, Whether he doth them with this new nature, this heavenly nature? The old creature may hear,
but Here is the question, Whither he does them with this new nature, this heavenly nature? The old creature may hear,
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and pray, and be sober, and moral, for by nature the Heathen did the things contained in the Law:
and pray, and be Sobrium, and moral, for by nature the Heathen did the things contained in the Law:
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But if a man be Regenerated, as he doth the things contained in the Law and Gospel,
But if a man be Regenerated, as he does the things contained in the Law and Gospel,
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so he doth them with a new nature; as Deut. 5. 29. when the Children of Israel had spoken admirable speeches;
so he does them with a new nature; as Deuteronomy 5. 29. when the Children of Israel had spoken admirable Speeches;
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All that the Lord saith to us we will do; they made goodly professions:All that the Lord Says to us we will do; they made goodly professions:
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now mark what God saith, Oh that there were an heart in this people to keep my commandments!
now mark what God Says, O that there were an heart in this people to keep my Commandments!
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As who should say, These are very good words, and I know that you think what you speak;
As who should say, These Are very good words, and I know that you think what you speak;
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but Oh that this were written in your hearts, that this were natural to you; this will not hold, your hearts are not carried this way.
but O that this were written in your hearts, that this were natural to you; this will not hold, your hearts Are not carried this Way.
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Secondly, If the Spirit of God hath Regenerated a man, then the heart begins to be a good soyl for Grace, and the heart begins to be sutable, Secondly, If the Spirit of God hath Regenerated a man, then the heart begins to be a good soil for Grace, and the heart begins to be suitable,
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so that the heart is fit for Grace; A natural heart is not a proper soyl for Grace:
so that the heart is fit for Grace; A natural heart is not a proper soil for Grace:
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As if a man should bring a Plant from Spain, and set it here in England, it cannot thrive,
As if a man should bring a Plant from Spain, and Set it Here in England, it cannot thrive,
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unlesse a man meet with a soyl that is fit for it:
unless a man meet with a soil that is fit for it:
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So Grace, if it come into the heart, and the heart is not a soyl for it, it can never thrive there,
So Grace, if it come into the heart, and the heart is not a soil for it, it can never thrive there,
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unlesse the heart be Regenerated, and unlesse there be a new nature: there may be admirable things in a natural man, excellent good purposes, and resolutions;
unless the heart be Regenerated, and unless there be a new nature: there may be admirable things in a natural man, excellent good Purposes, and resolutions;
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God may come to him, as a Passenger that lodgeth for a night, but he is gone the next morning;
God may come to him, as a Passenger that lodgeth for a night, but he is gone the next morning;
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he may come as a sojourner, to endure for a while, but here is no dwelling for him, these resolutions,
he may come as a sojourner, to endure for a while, but Here is no Dwelling for him, these resolutions,
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and purposes, and desires cannot last long, that heart will squander them away;
and Purposes, and Desires cannot last long, that heart will squander them away;
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it is like the putting of a new piece into an old garment, Matth. 9. 16. When a man puts a new piece into an old garment, a fine new purpose into an old heart, a new good desire into an old mind, the rent will be worse,
it is like the putting of a new piece into an old garment, Matthew 9. 16. When a man puts a new piece into an old garment, a fine new purpose into an old heart, a new good desire into an old mind, the rend will be Worse,
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for that man will return back again, and will have his lusts, and will be worse then he was before,
for that man will return back again, and will have his Lustiest, and will be Worse then he was before,
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for the heart is not able to hold these:
for the heart is not able to hold these:
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'tis true, in the best hearts of Gods people, is a great deal of unnatural soyl for Grace;
it's true, in the best hearts of God's people, is a great deal of unnatural soil for Grace;
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but there is some of this good new soyl, that Grace now can hold, and shall hold,
but there is Some of this good new soil, that Grace now can hold, and shall hold,
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so that the gates of Hell shall not prevail;
so that the gates of Hell shall not prevail;
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it is not for any goodnesse of the heart, but for the goodnesse of Grace in the heart:
it is not for any Goodness of the heart, but for the Goodness of Grace in the heart:
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there may be transient acts of goodnesse in a wicked man, as Prayer, and such-like transient acts;
there may be Transient acts of Goodness in a wicked man, as Prayer, and suchlike Transient acts;
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but when the transient act is done, there is a conclusion:
but when the Transient act is done, there is a conclusion:
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but nature is permanent and an enduring thing, it is not only to come to Prayer, and then be dead;
but nature is permanent and an enduring thing, it is not only to come to Prayer, and then be dead;
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to come to a Sermon, and then be dead;
to come to a Sermon, and then be dead;
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but it is a permanent thing, a man is godly between Prayer and Prayer, and religious between Sermon and Sermon,
but it is a permanent thing, a man is godly between Prayer and Prayer, and religious between Sermon and Sermon,
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and in all his wayes he sets himself to be good, and well disposed all his dayes.
and in all his ways he sets himself to be good, and well disposed all his days.
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God complains against those that give him transient acts of goodnesse, Oh Ephraim! what shall I do to thee, that art as a morning cloud, & c?
God complains against those that give him Transient acts of Goodness, O Ephraim! what shall I do to thee, that art as a morning cloud, & c?
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Thirdly, If the Spirit of God hath made a man a new nature, then he cannot live in sin, as the Apostle saith, 1 Joh. 3. 9. He that is born of God, sinneth not, &c. he is born of God, Thirdly, If the Spirit of God hath made a man a new nature, then he cannot live in since, as the Apostle Says, 1 John 3. 9. He that is born of God, Sinneth not, etc. he is born of God,
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and it is against his nature to go on in sin; a man cannot go against his nature;
and it is against his nature to go on in since; a man cannot go against his nature;
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'tis true, a man for a little time may go against his nature, as Moses though his nature was mild and meek,
it's true, a man for a little time may go against his nature, as Moses though his nature was mild and meek,
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yet he was transported very much, Hear ye rebels, and shall I bring water out of this rock? he was carried away in his passion,
yet he was transported very much, Hear you rebels, and shall I bring water out of this rock? he was carried away in his passion,
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but he could not hold on in that strain, for it was against his nature;
but he could not hold on in that strain, for it was against his nature;
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so if a man be overcome with any other sin, yet when a man is renewed,
so if a man be overcome with any other since, yet when a man is renewed,
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as a Spring clears it self of the mud, so this new nature is so opposite and contrary to sin, that he cannot go on in sin.
as a Spring clears it self of the mud, so this new nature is so opposite and contrary to since, that he cannot go on in since.
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Fourthly, If the Spirit of God hath wrought this work in thee, then it is pleasant to thee to do the will of God; Fourthly, If the Spirit of God hath wrought this work in thee, then it is pleasant to thee to do the will of God;
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Look what a man is naturally inclined to, it is marvellous pleasant to him to follow it:
Look what a man is naturally inclined to, it is marvellous pleasant to him to follow it:
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As for example, If a mans nature be gluttonous, how pleasing is it for him to satisfie his Appetite? And if a mans nature be given to Intemperance,
As for Exampl, If a men nature be gluttonous, how pleasing is it for him to satisfy his Appetite? And if a men nature be given to Intemperance,
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how pleasing is Excess unto him? And if a mans nature be proud, how pleasing is it to be flattered,
how pleasing is Excess unto him? And if a men nature be proud, how pleasing is it to be flattered,
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and spoken fair, to be reverenced and respected at every word? A man loves these things a-life,
and spoken fair, to be reverenced and respected At every word? A man loves these things alife,
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because they suit with his nature:
Because they suit with his nature:
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So if a man have a new nature, and partakes of the divine nature, how pleasing will Prayer be? And how pleasing will the Word be? how pleasing will Counsels and Exhortations be? how pleasing to be corrected and reproved for sin? How sweet are thy words unto my mouth, saith the Prophet David, Psal. 119. 103. As our Saviour saith, Joh. 4. 34. It is my meat and drink to do his Will that sent me:
So if a man have a new nature, and partakes of the divine nature, how pleasing will Prayer be? And how pleasing will the Word be? how pleasing will Counsels and Exhortations be? how pleasing to be corrected and reproved for since? How sweet Are thy words unto my Mouth, Says the Prophet David, Psalm 119. 103. As our Saviour Says, John 4. 34. It is my meat and drink to do his Will that sent me:
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So I have longed for thy Commandments (saith David ) I have loved to know wherein I might glorifie thee, and be serviceable to thee:
So I have longed for thy commandments (Says David) I have loved to know wherein I might Glorify thee, and be serviceable to thee:
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Now when it is irksom for a man to obey, he cannot abide strictness and preciseness,
Now when it is irksome for a man to obey, he cannot abide strictness and preciseness,
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and he counts it a disgrace to him to deny himself in such a thing, and he goeth to duty like a Bear to the Stake,
and he counts it a disgrace to him to deny himself in such a thing, and he Goes to duty like a Bear to the Stake,
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and he hath no forwardnesse, it is a sign he hath no new nature. Fifthly, If a man be born again, Grace will get the upper hand;
and he hath no forwardness, it is a Signen he hath no new nature. Fifthly, If a man be born again, Grace will get the upper hand;
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when a man meets with lusts, and concupiscence of Soul, though they may exceedingly bear a man down for a time,
when a man meets with Lustiest, and concupiscence of Soul, though they may exceedingly bear a man down for a time,
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and transport a man beyond himself, yet in the end Grace will have the victory and prevail, 1 Joh. 5. 4. He that is born of God, overcomes the world, all temptations of the world, all pul-backs and drawbacks, he that is born of God, he will have the mystery;
and transport a man beyond himself, yet in the end Grace will have the victory and prevail, 1 John 5. 4. He that is born of God, overcomes the world, all temptations of the world, all pull-backs and drawbacks, he that is born of God, he will have the mystery;
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so 1 Joh. 5. 18. the Apostle saith, The wicked one cannot touch a man that is born of God, that is, with a deadly touch, as he toucheth wicked men;
so 1 John 5. 18. the Apostle Says, The wicked one cannot touch a man that is born of God, that is, with a deadly touch, as he touches wicked men;
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he toucheth wicked men so, as he infects them, and poysons them, and carries them away.
he touches wicked men so, as he infects them, and poisons them, and carries them away.
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Sixthly, He that is born of God, he is one that loves the Children of God: Sixthly, He that is born of God, he is one that loves the Children of God:
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If there be any Saint in the parish, any Child of God, there is his affection and bowels most;
If there be any Saint in the parish, any Child of God, there is his affection and bowels most;
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I speak of spiritual affections, for otherwise Grace doth not take away nature, but set it up, having refin'd it.
I speak of spiritual affections, for otherwise Grace does not take away nature, but Set it up, having refined it.
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But I speak of spiritual love, if a man be born of God himself, he loves all others that are born of God, 1 Joh. 5. 1. Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ, is born of God;
But I speak of spiritual love, if a man be born of God himself, he loves all Others that Are born of God, 1 John 5. 1. Whosoever Believeth that jesus is the christ, is born of God;
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and he that loveth him that begat, loveth him also that is begotten. and he that loves him that begat, loves him also that is begotten.
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If a man loves God that begets, he must needs love them that are begotten of God.
If a man loves God that begets, he must needs love them that Are begotten of God.
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Lastly, If a man be born again, then a man labours to do good, and to spread the Knowledge of Jesus Christ, to the glory of God: Lastly, If a man be born again, then a man labours to do good, and to spread the Knowledge of jesus christ, to the glory of God:
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He loves to be communicating that he hath;
He loves to be communicating that he hath;
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he that hath this Spirit, loves to be breathing upon others, and would fain seatter his sweet things up and down where he goeth,
he that hath this Spirit, loves to be breathing upon Others, and would fain seatter his sweet things up and down where he Goes,
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and would fain leave a sweet savour of himself wheresoever he comes; this is the nature of him that is born again and regenerate, to beget others:
and would fain leave a sweet savour of himself wheresoever he comes; this is the nature of him that is born again and regenerate, to beget Others:
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That man is unworthy to be born, by whom another is not born, as we say;
That man is unworthy to be born, by whom Another is not born, as we say;
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when a man is born again, he labours to beget others to God, to be generative,
when a man is born again, he labours to beget Others to God, to be generative,
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and fruitful, and abundant in doing good up and down, he labours to beget his Children, and Family, to God;
and fruitful, and abundant in doing good up and down, he labours to beget his Children, and Family, to God;
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and to draw his neighbours and acquaintance unto God: he would fain have people know Christ, and obey him, and submit unto him.
and to draw his neighbours and acquaintance unto God: he would fain have people know christ, and obey him, and submit unto him.
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Thus you see the signs whereby we may know, Whether we be born again, or no?
Thus you see the Signs whereby we may know, Whither we be born again, or no?
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CHRISTIANS Ingrafting into CHRIST. 1 Cor. 12. 13. For by one Spirit are we all Baptized into one body,
CHRISTIANS Engrafting into CHRIST. 1 Cor. 12. 13. For by one Spirit Are we all Baptised into one body,
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whether we be Jews or Grecians, whether we be bond, or free, and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
whither we be jews or Greeks, whither we be bound, or free, and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
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WEE have spoken of Regeneration, which is a work of the Spirit, and the first implanting of a man into Christ:
we have spoken of Regeneration, which is a work of the Spirit, and the First implanting of a man into christ:
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Now we come to speak of a new work of the Spirit, The implanting of a man into the Church, the Body of Christ,
Now we come to speak of a new work of the Spirit, The implanting of a man into the Church, the Body of christ,
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when the Spirit makes a man to be a Member of the Mystical Body of Jesus Christ;
when the Spirit makes a man to be a Member of the Mystical Body of jesus christ;
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and this is done all under one;
and this is done all under one;
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for being once ingrafted in Christ, we come to be fellow-Members with all those that are Christs;
for being once ingrafted in christ, we come to be Fellow members with all those that Are Christ;
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and this we have here in the Text, By one Spirit we are all Baptized into one Body, &c. The Apostles meaning is this, All we that are the people of God, we are all one Body;
and this we have Here in the Text, By one Spirit we Are all Baptised into one Body, etc. The Apostles meaning is this, All we that Are the people of God, we Are all one Body;
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and the efficient cause of this, is the Spirit of God, it is by the Spirit that we are made thus,
and the efficient cause of this, is the Spirit of God, it is by the Spirit that we Are made thus,
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and the instrumental cause, though it be not here expressed, yet it is implyed, and that is Faith;
and the instrumental cause, though it be not Here expressed, yet it is employed, and that is Faith;
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and the means of confirming this Faith are the Two Sacraments: First, The Sacrament of Baptisme, we are baptized into the same Body.
and the means of confirming this Faith Are the Two Sacraments: First, The Sacrament of Baptism, we Are baptised into the same Body.
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Secondly, The Sacrament of the Lords Supper, intimated in one part of it, namely, the Cup, which is put for the whole,
Secondly, The Sacrament of the lords Supper, intimated in one part of it, namely, the Cup, which is put for the Whole,
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and are made all to drink of the same Cup, we are all of one and the self same Body;
and Are made all to drink of the same Cup, we Are all of one and the self same Body;
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as many as are in Christ, are endued with the same Spirit;
as many as Are in christ, Are endued with the same Spirit;
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not one endued with one Spirit, and another endued with another Spirit, but by one Spirit we are Baptized into one Body;
not one endued with one Spirit, and Another endued with Another Spirit, but by one Spirit we Are Baptised into one Body;
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our Baptisme is one, and our Food one;
our Baptism is one, and our Food one;
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it is altogether one, though our condition in the world be never so different, bond, or free, though our Countrey,
it is altogether one, though our condition in the world be never so different, bound, or free, though our Country,
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and Nation, and Parish be never so various one to another, one of one, and another of another, Jews and Gentiles, we are all baptized into one Body,
and nation, and Parish be never so various one to Another, one of one, and Another of Another, jews and Gentiles, we Are all baptised into one Body,
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and this is done by one and the self-same Spirit. Now to speak of the putting of a man into the Body of Christ:
and this is done by one and the selfsame Spirit. Now to speak of the putting of a man into the Body of christ:
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We will shew you these Five things. First, What this Body of Christ is. Secondly, What this putting of a man into it is.
We will show you these Five things. First, What this Body of christ is. Secondly, What this putting of a man into it is.
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Thirdly, That this is done by the Spirit of God. Fourthly, How the Spirit of God doth it:
Thirdly, That this is done by the Spirit of God. Fourthly, How the Spirit of God does it:
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How a man is made part of the Body of Christ. Fifthly, The Application of the Point.
How a man is made part of the Body of christ. Fifthly, The Application of the Point.
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For the First, What is this Body of Christ, which the Spirit of God doth ingraft his people into? In a word, It is the invisible Church of God:
For the First, What is this Body of christ, which the Spirit of God does ingraft his people into? In a word, It is the invisible Church of God:
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which is a peculiar company of men and women, out of all Nations under heaven predestinated to eternal life, gathered together by the Word,
which is a peculiar company of men and women, out of all nations under heaven predestinated to Eternal life, gathered together by the Word,
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and made all one in Christ: This is the Body of Jesus Christ: so that here are Five Things that are to be opened.
and made all one in christ: This is the Body of jesus christ: so that Here Are Five Things that Are to be opened.
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First, It is the Church of God; as the Apostle saith, Col. 1. 18. He is the Head of the Body, the Church: First, It is the Church of God; as the Apostle Says, Col. 1. 18. He is the Head of the Body, the Church:
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So that the Church is the Body of Christ, that same peculiar company of men and women,
So that the Church is the Body of christ, that same peculiar company of men and women,
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as Saint Peter calls them, You are a chosen generation, a peculiar people, a royal priesthood, 1 Pet. 2. 9. The Author to the Hebrews calls them, The Assembly of the first born ▪ Heb. 12. 23. And Christ himself calls them A little flock, in regard of the multitude of other people that is in the world,
as Saint Peter calls them, You Are a chosen generation, a peculiar people, a royal priesthood, 1 Pet. 2. 9. The Author to the Hebrews calls them, The Assembly of the First born ▪ Hebrew 12. 23. And christ himself calls them A little flock, in regard of the multitude of other people that is in the world,
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and are not of this brotherhood:
and Are not of this brotherhood:
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Now I call this invisible, for though their persons, and courses, and manner of life be seen and known,
Now I call this invisible, for though their Persons, and courses, and manner of life be seen and known,
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and they may be known who they are, yet all of them were never known, nor ever will be;
and they may be known who they Are, yet all of them were never known, nor ever will be;
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there may be more then we can tell, and fewer then we think of;
there may be more then we can tell, and fewer then we think of;
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The foundation of God is sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth who are his, 2 Tim. 2. 19. The Lord had seven thousand in Israel that had not bent their knees to Baal, when Eliah could see never a one:The Foundation of God is sure, having this seal, The Lord Knoweth who Are his, 2 Tim. 2. 19. The Lord had seven thousand in Israel that had not bent their knees to Baal, when Elijah could see never a one:
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So that this is the First Thing; it is the invisible Church of God. Secondly, It's such a company as is gathered out of all Nations under heaven;
So that this is the First Thing; it is the invisible Church of God. Secondly, It's such a company as is gathered out of all nations under heaven;
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As Saint John speaks, Rev. 7. 9. After this, behold and loe, I saw a great multitude of all Nations,
As Saint John speaks, Rev. 7. 9. After this, behold and lo, I saw a great multitude of all nations,
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& Countryes, and Tongues, &c. Though it be a little Flock in respect of the Reprobate;& Countries, and Tongues, etc. Though it be a little Flock in respect of the Reprobate;
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yet it is a great multitude considered in it self:
yet it is a great multitude considered in it self:
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and they stood before the throne, & before the Lambe, with long white Robes, and with Palms in their hands: and they stood before the throne, & before the Lamb, with long white Robes, and with Palms in their hands:
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This white Robe is the Righteousnesse of Christ Jesus imputed, which begets another Righteousnesse which is inherent in some measure;
This white Robe is the Righteousness of christ jesus imputed, which begets Another Righteousness which is inherent in Some measure;
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and the Palms in their hands, is the sign of Victory over Sin, Death, and Hell;
and the Palms in their hands, is the Signen of Victory over since, Death, and Hell;
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and this is a great multitude ▪ and it was out of all Cities, & Nations, and Kindreds of the world;
and this is a great multitude ▪ and it was out of all Cities, & nations, and Kindreds of the world;
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and therefore our Saviour Christ, speaking of his own taking of this company home unto himself at the last day, see what he speaks, Matth. 24. 31. He shall send his Angels with a great sound of a trumpet,
and Therefore our Saviour christ, speaking of his own taking of this company home unto himself At the last day, see what he speaks, Matthew 24. 31. He shall send his Angels with a great found of a trumpet,
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and they shall gather his Elect from the four Winds, from the one end of the Earth to the other: and they shall gather his Elect from the four Winds, from the one end of the Earth to the other:
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The Lord gathers here one, and there another, as a man would gather a Posie in a Garden, here a flower, and there a flower.
The Lord gathers Here one, and there Another, as a man would gather a Posy in a Garden, Here a flower, and there a flower.
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This is Another Thing in the Body of Christ:
This is another Thing in the Body of christ:
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it is a Company gathered out of all Nations, and People, and Places, at one time, or other. it is a Company gathered out of all nations, and People, and Places, At one time, or other.
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Thirdly, This same godly Company, are a Company of Predestinated men unto Eternal life. Thirdly, This same godly Company, Are a Company of Predestinated men unto Eternal life.
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For there are none but the chosen of God that are the true Body of Christ;
For there Are none but the chosen of God that Are the true Body of christ;
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this is a company only of Elect men, and women, and babes;
this is a company only of Elect men, and women, and babes;
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therefore they are called Elect, Rom. 8. 33. They are such a company as are written in the Lamb's Book of life, Rev. 21. 27. Therefore all those that seem to be of God,
Therefore they Are called Elect, Rom. 8. 33. They Are such a company as Are written in the Lamb's Book of life, Rev. 21. 27. Therefore all those that seem to be of God,
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and go a great way with the people of God, and yet turn back, as Orphah from Naomi, Ruth 1. They were never of this number, 1 Joh. 2. 19. They were not of us, they went out from us;
and go a great Way with the people of God, and yet turn back, as Orpah from Naomi, Ruth 1. They were never of this number, 1 John 2. 19. They were not of us, they went out from us;
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if they had been of us, they would have continued with us: if they had been of us, they would have continued with us:
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So that it is only the Elect of God that are of this Company, that are the Members of this Body.
So that it is only the Elect of God that Are of this Company, that Are the Members of this Body.
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Fourthly, It is such a godly Company as is gathered by the Word of God: The Word of God gathers them together; Fourthly, It is such a godly Company as is gathered by the Word of God: The Word of God gathers them together;
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they, as well as other people by nature, are of another Body, of another Corporation, as vile, and as wretched, and as miserable in themselves, if left to themselves;
they, as well as other people by nature, Are of Another Body, of Another Corporation, as vile, and as wretched, and as miserable in themselves, if left to themselves;
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but God found them when he passed by them, and said to them, Live; they were defiled as well as others in their bloud,
but God found them when he passed by them, and said to them, Live; they were defiled as well as Others in their blood,
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but the Lord turned their hearts by the Word, & doth beget them again thereby: This is that immortal seed whereby God doth beget them again unto eternal life.
but the Lord turned their hearts by the Word, & does beget them again thereby: This is that immortal seed whereby God does beget them again unto Eternal life.
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Fifthly, They are such a company as are made one, knit and combined together in Christ;Fifthly, They Are such a company as Are made one, knit and combined together in christ;
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though themselves are never so many, and never so remote and distant from one another, may be they never saw one another,
though themselves Are never so many, and never so remote and distant from one Another, may be they never saw one Another,
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nor ever heard of one another, one lives in one Country, another in another ▪ one in one parish, another in another,
nor ever herd of one Another, one lives in one Country, Another in Another ▪ one in one parish, Another in Another,
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and have little bodily communion, and are not known one to another; may be some of this company are in heaven already, and some upon earth;
and have little bodily communion, and Are not known one to Another; may be Some of this company Are in heaven already, and Some upon earth;
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yet they are all one in Christ, they all meet together in one heart and soul in Christ Jesus, they are all of one minde in him,
yet they Are all one in christ, they all meet together in one heart and soul in christ jesus, they Are all of one mind in him,
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as being all one body, as the Apostle speaks, 1 Cor. 12. 12. and they are all one seed, Gal. 3. 16. Now to Abraham and his seed were the Promises made.
as being all one body, as the Apostle speaks, 1 Cor. 12. 12. and they Are all one seed, Gal. 3. 16. Now to Abraham and his seed were the Promises made.
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He saith not, To seeds, as if they were many; but, To thy seed, as of one, that is Christ: He Says not, To seeds, as if they were many; but, To thy seed, as of one, that is christ:
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that is, which is Christ, and all that are Christs; they are one seed, the seed of the woman;
that is, which is christ, and all that Are Christ; they Are one seed, the seed of the woman;
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indeed all men come forth of the womans loins, the wicked as well as the godly, only here is the difference, The one is the seed of God, the other of the Serpent:
indeed all men come forth of the woman's loins, the wicked as well as the godly, only Here is the difference, The one is the seed of God, the other of the Serpent:
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Now Christ, and all that are Christs, are one and the self-same seed; though they are different in Place, different in Countrey, different in estate and condition;
Now christ, and all that Are Christ, Are one and the selfsame seed; though they Are different in Place, different in Country, different in estate and condition;
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some Jews, some Gentiles, some Bond, some Free, some Noble, some Mean;
Some jews, Some Gentiles, Some Bound, Some Free, Some Noble, Some Mean;
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yet they are all one in Christ Jesus, as the Apostle saith, Gal. 3 28. There is neither Jew nor Grecian, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female;
yet they Are all one in christ jesus, as the Apostle Says, Gal. 3 28. There is neither Jew nor Grecian, there is neither bound nor free, there is neither male nor female;
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for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. for you Are all one in christ jesus.
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'Tis true, you are different among your selves, one is a master, another a servant, one is a rich man, another a poor man, so there is a difference;
It's true, you Are different among your selves, one is a master, Another a servant, one is a rich man, Another a poor man, so there is a difference;
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but they are all one in Christ Jesus, they have all one and the self-same Faith, they have all one and the self-same Father, there is but one Lord,
but they Are all one in christ jesus, they have all one and the selfsame Faith, they have all one and the selfsame Father, there is but one Lord,
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and one Spirit to quicken and unite them all: Thus we see what this Body of Christ is.
and one Spirit to quicken and unite them all: Thus we see what this Body of christ is.
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Now in the Second place, What it is to be put into this Body; to be implanted into it, to be knit into this Body:
Now in the Second place, What it is to be put into this Body; to be implanted into it, to be knit into this Body:
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I Answer, in a few words it is this:
I Answer, in a few words it is this:
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It is a part of a mans Ingrafting into Christ by Faith, whereby a man is ingrafted into the Body of Christ, having one common life with all the rest of the Members for mutual consent, It is a part of a men Engrafting into christ by Faith, whereby a man is ingrafted into the Body of christ, having one Common life with all the rest of the Members for mutual consent,
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and profit, and care, and help, and sympathy, or fellow-feeling. and profit, and care, and help, and Sympathy, or fellow-feeling.
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First, It is a part of a mans ingrafting into Christ; For the ingrafting of a man into Christ,
First, It is a part of a men engrafting into christ; For the engrafting of a man into christ,
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and into the body of Christ, are not Two things, but God doth them by one and the self-same act,
and into the body of christ, Are not Two things, but God does them by one and the selfsame act,
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as you may see, Rom. 12. 5. We being many are one body in Christ, and every one Members one of another:
as you may see, Rom. 12. 5. We being many Are one body in christ, and every one Members one of Another:
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that is, by being Members of Christ, and by being ingrafted into Christ, we come to have fellowship,
that is, by being Members of christ, and by being ingrafted into christ, we come to have fellowship,
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and conjunction, and joyning one with another:
and conjunction, and joining one with Another:
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it must needs be the same work, for the putting a man into Christ in whom are the other Members, that very act makes a man to have fellowship with Christ, together with all the other Members,
it must needs be the same work, for the putting a man into christ in whom Are the other Members, that very act makes a man to have fellowship with christ, together with all the other Members,
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as the Apostle speaks, Rom. 11. 17. Though some of the branches be broken off,
as the Apostle speaks, Rom. 11. 17. Though Some of the branches be broken off,
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and thou being a wilde olive tree, wast grafted in for them, and made partaker of the root: and thou being a wild olive tree, wast grafted in for them, and made partaker of the root:
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When a man is ingrafted into this Olive tree, he is ingrafted with the rest of Christs Members,
When a man is ingrafted into this Olive tree, he is ingrafted with the rest of Christ Members,
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and he doth partake together with the other Members of the same root, and of the same Gifts,
and he does partake together with the other Members of the same root, and of the same Gifts,
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and Graces, God doth both under one:
and Graces, God does both under one:
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Therefore though I handle this after the other, it is because I cannot handle them both at once.
Therefore though I handle this After the other, it is Because I cannot handle them both At once.
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Saint John saith, 1 Joh. 1. 7. If we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another;
Saint John Says, 1 John 1. 7. If we walk in the Light, as he is in the Light, we have fellowship one with Another;
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So that if a man be in Christ, he hath communion with the Body of Christ;
So that if a man be in christ, he hath communion with the Body of christ;
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if he hath fellowship with Christ, he hath fellowship with the Body of Christ;
if he hath fellowship with christ, he hath fellowship with the Body of christ;
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so that you see the Spirit doth both by one and the self-same act, as the Apostle saith, Ephes. 2. 12. Ye were at that time without Christ,
so that you see the Spirit does both by one and the selfsame act, as the Apostle Says, Ephesians 2. 12. You were At that time without christ,
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and aliants from the common-wealth of Israel: and aliants from the commonwealth of Israel:
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It is all one thing to say that a man is out of Christ, and an aliant from the commonwealth of Israel, without that corporation, without that Body, he is no Member of that Body;
It is all one thing to say that a man is out of christ, and an aliant from the commonwealth of Israel, without that corporation, without that Body, he is no Member of that Body;
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therefore it follows on the other side, If a man be in Christ, and ingrafted into Christ,
Therefore it follows on the other side, If a man be in christ, and ingrafted into christ,
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then he is of this society, he is of the common-wealth of the Israel of God:
then he is of this society, he is of the commonwealth of the Israel of God:
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So that this is the First Thing, It is a part of a mans ingrafting into Christ.
So that this is the First Thing, It is a part of a men engrafting into christ.
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Secondly, This likewise is done by Faith: When a man is ingrafted into Christ, he is ingrafted into him by Faith:
Secondly, This likewise is done by Faith: When a man is ingrafted into christ, he is ingrafted into him by Faith:
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As the Apostle saith, Rom. 11. 23. And they also, if they abide not in unbelief, shall be grafted in,
As the Apostle Says, Rom. 11. 23. And they also, if they abide not in unbelief, shall be grafted in,
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for God is able to graft them: As who should say, If ever they have Faith, they are ingrafted into Christ;for God is able to grafted them: As who should say, If ever they have Faith, they Are ingrafted into christ;
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it is Faith that ingrafts a man into Christ, and the same Faith that makes a man to be of the Body of Christ, that puts a man into the number of the Members of Christ;
it is Faith that ingrafts a man into christ, and the same Faith that makes a man to be of the Body of christ, that puts a man into the number of the Members of christ;
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as Paul saith, To Titus my Son in the common Faith, Tit. 1. 4. that is, it is such a Faith as doth not only ingraft this man into Christ,
as Paul Says, To Titus my Son in the Common Faith, Tit. 1. 4. that is, it is such a Faith as does not only ingraft this man into christ,
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but the very self-same Faith, another man having it, it doth ingraft him into the Body of Christ too:
but the very selfsame Faith, Another man having it, it does ingraft him into the Body of christ too:
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So that it is a common Faith, whereby one is ingrafted into the Body of Christ as well as another,
So that it is a Common Faith, whereby one is ingrafted into the Body of christ as well as Another,
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as Act. 2. 44. They were all of one minde, and one heart, they all hung together as one body, they imparted their gifts,
as Act. 2. 44. They were all of one mind, and one heart, they all hung together as one body, they imparted their Gifts,
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and the things they had, even to their very Lands and Goods, one to another; here was a sweet communion:
and the things they had, even to their very Lands and Goods, one to Another; Here was a sweet communion:
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but then, what was the reason of this? What was the Instrument that wrought this? It was Faith;
but then, what was the reason of this? What was the Instrument that wrought this? It was Faith;
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for the text saith, they were believers, or else they could not have done it:
for the text Says, they were believers, or Else they could not have done it:
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And therefore as we are said to come to Christ, so to the Body of Christ,
And Therefore as we Are said to come to christ, so to the Body of christ,
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as Heb. 12. 22. But ye are come to Mount Zion, to the City of the living God, the celestial Jerusalem,
as Hebrew 12. 22. But you Are come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the celestial Jerusalem,
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and to the company of innumerable Angels; and to the congregation of the first born, which are written in heaven.
and to the company of innumerable Angels; and to the congregation of the First born, which Are written in heaven.
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You are come, he speaks of a spiritual coming by Faith: So that this putting into the Body of Christ, is by Faith. You Are come, he speaks of a spiritual coming by Faith: So that this putting into the Body of christ, is by Faith.
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Then in the Third place, It makes a man have a common life with all the rest of the Members of Jesus Christ:
Then in the Third place, It makes a man have a Common life with all the rest of the Members of jesus christ:
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As you may see, Col. 3. 4. When Christ which is our life shall appear, ye also shall appear with him in glory. Christ who is our life;
As you may see, Col. 3. 4. When christ which is our life shall appear, you also shall appear with him in glory. christ who is our life;
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We that are the people of God, Christ is our life, we have one and the self-same life, all one and the self-same minde in the wayes of God;
We that Are the people of God, christ is our life, we have one and the selfsame life, all one and the selfsame mind in the ways of God;
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As it is said, Act. 4. 32. The multitude of them that believed were of one heart and one soul;
As it is said, Act. 4. 32. The multitude of them that believed were of one heart and one soul;
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all the people of God in the whole world would quickly be acquainted if they were brought together,
all the people of God in the Whole world would quickly be acquainted if they were brought together,
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for they are all of one and the self-same disposition and mind;
for they Are all of one and the selfsame disposition and mind;
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As our Saviour speaks to his Father, Joh. 17. 21. That they all may be one,
As our Saviour speaks to his Father, John 17. 21. That they all may be one,
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as thou art in me, and I in thee, so that all they may be one in us: as thou art in me, and I in thee, so that all they may be one in us:
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As the Three Persons in the blessed Trinity are three distinct Persons, and yet are all one;
As the Three Persons in the blessed Trinity Are three distinct Persons, and yet Are all one;
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so in some sense, the Members of the Body of Christ, though they be of several callings and conditions in the world,
so in Some sense, the Members of the Body of christ, though they be of several callings and conditions in the world,
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yet they are all one, that they may be all one as we are one, vers. 21. They all live by the same rule,
yet they Are all one, that they may be all one as we Are one, vers. 21. They all live by the same Rule,
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and walk by the same rule, they are all guided by the same Word, and swayed by the same Commandment, they all walk in one Way, they all Pray by one and the self-same Spirit, they have a life that is common:
and walk by the same Rule, they Are all guided by the same Word, and swayed by the same Commandment, they all walk in one Way, they all Pray by one and the selfsame Spirit, they have a life that is Common:
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look as one lives so lives another; look as one repents, so another repents; look as one believes, so another believes;
look as one lives so lives Another; look as one repents, so Another repents; look as one believes, so Another believes;
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and look as one apprehends of God, and comes before him with affection, and fear, and trembling, so doth another;
and look as one apprehends of God, and comes before him with affection, and Fear, and trembling, so does Another;
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though they never saw one another, yet they all meet in the same life, for they have the same root of life, the same cause of life.
though they never saw one Another, yet they all meet in the same life, for they have the same root of life, the same cause of life.
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In the Fourth place, It makes a man to be of one consent with all the people of God every where;
In the Fourth place, It makes a man to be of one consent with all the people of God every where;
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As you may see, Zeph. 3. 9. For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the Name of the Lord, to serve him with one consent.
As you may see, Zephaniah 3. 9. For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the Name of the Lord, to serve him with one consent.
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The Lord helps them all to Pray after one pure language, and gives them all one pure consent in the Service of God (though it is in different degrees indeed, one ariseth to an higher pitch than another) therefore the Apostle speaks, 1 Cor. 1. 10. Now I beseech you brethren, by the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, that ye speak all the same things, that there be no divisions among you:
The Lord helps them all to Pray After one pure language, and gives them all one pure consent in the Service of God (though it is in different Degrees indeed, one arises to an higher pitch than Another) Therefore the Apostle speaks, 1 Cor. 1. 10. Now I beseech you brothers, by the Name of the Lord jesus christ, that you speak all the same things, that there be no divisions among you:
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As who should say, All the Members of Christ are so, I beseech you endeavour to have this sign of being Members of Christ, be all joyned together in the same mind;
As who should say, All the Members of christ Are so, I beseech you endeavour to have this Signen of being Members of christ, be all joined together in the same mind;
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it is true, that this union, and consent, and agreement, and oneness of heart and mind (as I may call it) is very imperfect,
it is true, that this Union, and consent, and agreement, and oneness of heart and mind (as I may call it) is very imperfect,
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but in some it is more imperfect then it is in other;
but in Some it is more imperfect then it is in other;
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some have attained to a further degree, there is a great deal of unlikeness of affections, a great deal of unlikeness in Prayer, a great deal of unlikeness in Obedience, there is a great deal of jarrings now and then through weakness;
Some have attained to a further degree, there is a great deal of unlikeness of affections, a great deal of unlikeness in Prayer, a great deal of unlikeness in obedience, there is a great deal of jarrings now and then through weakness;
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but as the Apostle saith, As far as we have attained, let us be thus minded, Phil. 3. 15, 16. Let us walk by the same rule, & mind the same things;
but as the Apostle Says, As Far as we have attained, let us be thus minded, Philip 3. 15, 16. Let us walk by the same Rule, & mind the same things;
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the Children of God throughout the whole world, they are of one mind, as far as they have attained,
the Children of God throughout the Whole world, they Are of one mind, as Far as they have attained,
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though in Faith, in Repentance, in new Obedience they differ gradually in their attainments, yet they all agree in this consent of judgment, That sin must be hated, that a man must live in no sin, that a man must yield Obedience to all Gods commandments, that a man must deny himself in all things, that in all things God must be glorified;
though in Faith, in Repentance, in new obedience they differ gradually in their attainments, yet they all agree in this consent of judgement, That since must be hated, that a man must live in no since, that a man must yield obedience to all God's Commandments, that a man must deny himself in all things, that in all things God must be glorified;
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they all agree that we are Members one of another, and that we must love one another,
they all agree that we Are Members one of Another, and that we must love one Another,
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and forgive one another, as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven us; they all agree in this, They are all of one mind:
and forgive one Another, as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven us; they all agree in this, They Are all of one mind:
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and as one is mortified, so is the other; and as one is meek and gentle, so is the other:
and as one is mortified, so is the other; and as one is meek and gentle, so is the other:
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It is truè indeed, one hath attained further then another; but whereunto they have attained, they are all alike minded:
It is truè indeed, one hath attained further then Another; but whereunto they have attained, they Are all alike minded:
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Now whereunto we have not attained, God will reveal it in his good time unto us, saith the Apostle:
Now whereunto we have not attained, God will reveal it in his good time unto us, Says the Apostle:
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May be one seeth such a thing is a duty, which another doth not, yet all see that it is their duty to fear God,
May be one sees such a thing is a duty, which Another does not, yet all see that it is their duty to Fear God,
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and obey him in all their wayes, and they all set themselves to hate and oppose all manner of known sins:
and obey him in all their ways, and they all Set themselves to hate and oppose all manner of known Sins:
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As far as they have attained, they are all of one minde. As Far as they have attained, they Are all of one mind.
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Fifthly, All this is for mutual profit, and help, and care, and sympathy, as you may see delivered by the Apostle, 1 Cor. 12. That it must be for mutual profit, see the seventh vers. The manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal:
Fifthly, All this is for mutual profit, and help, and care, and Sympathy, as you may see Delivered by the Apostle, 1 Cor. 12. That it must be for mutual profit, see the seventh vers. The manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal:
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that is, when the Spirit of God doth manifest himself in one man one way, and in another man another way;
that is, when the Spirit of God does manifest himself in one man one Way, and in Another man Another Way;
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he gives one man (may be) the gift of Teaching, to another man the gift of knowledge;
he gives one man (may be) the gift of Teaching, to Another man the gift of knowledge;
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some have excellent gifts in one kind, some in another (but all have the gifts of new Obedience.) Now look whatsoever gifts they are, whensoever the Spirit doth manifest it self to any Member of the Body of Christ, it is to be helpful and useful to others,
Some have excellent Gifts in one kind, Some in Another (but all have the Gifts of new obedience.) Now look whatsoever Gifts they Are, whensoever the Spirit does manifest it self to any Member of the Body of christ, it is to be helpful and useful to Others,
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so that the Members of Christ need one another, that you may see, vers. 21, 22. The eye cannot say to the hand, I have no need of thee:
so that the Members of christ need one Another, that you may see, vers. 21, 22. The eye cannot say to the hand, I have no need of thee:
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nor the head to the foot, I have no need of thee, &c. We cannot be without the poorest,nor the head to the foot, I have no need of thee, etc. We cannot be without the Poorest,
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and vilest, and contemptiblest Member in the Body; nay, the very life of the Body may depend upon the vilest Members.
and Vilest, and contemptiblest Member in the Body; nay, the very life of the Body may depend upon the Vilest Members.
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So again, That they are to care for one another;
So again, That they Are to care for one Another;
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That you may see in the 25. verse, Lest there should be any division in the Body,
That you may see in the 25. verse, Lest there should be any division in the Body,
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but that the Members should have the same care one for another. but that the Members should have the same care one for Another.
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You see how it is in the Body of a man, the head hath care of the feet, it guides the feet,
You see how it is in the Body of a man, the head hath care of the feet, it guides the feet,
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and the foot hath care of the head, to hold it up, and carry it up and down,
and the foot hath care of the head, to hold it up, and carry it up and down,
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and the hand is useful for the relieving of any part, they have all the same care one of another,
and the hand is useful for the relieving of any part, they have all the same care one of Another,
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so it is in the Body of Christ.
so it is in the Body of christ.
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And for a Sympathy, see it in the 26. verse, Wherefore if one Member suffer, all suffer with it;
And for a sympathy, see it in the 26. verse, Wherefore if one Member suffer, all suffer with it;
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and if one Member rejoyce, all rejoyce with it; all have a fellow-feeling of one anothers necessities and comforts.and if one Member rejoice, all rejoice with it; all have a fellow-feeling of one another's necessities and comforts.
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Therefore when the Spirit of God doth implant a man into the Body of Christ, it is all one with the implanting a man into Christ, he doth give him a common life, one minde and heart, he doth give them all natural help,
Therefore when the Spirit of God does implant a man into the Body of christ, it is all one with the implanting a man into christ, he does give him a Common life, one mind and heart, he does give them all natural help,
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and natural care one of another, for they have need one of another.
and natural care one of Another, for they have need one of Another.
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In the Third place we must shew, That the Spirit doth this, And why he doth it.
In the Third place we must show, That the Spirit does this, And why he does it.
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First, That it is the Spirit that unites and tyeth all these Members together; This makes them hang together;
First, That it is the Spirit that unites and tyeth all these Members together; This makes them hang together;
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therefore it is called, the unity of the Spirit, Eph. 4. 3. He exhorts the Ephesians that were the Members of Christ to keep the unity of the Spirit;
Therefore it is called, the unity of the Spirit, Ephesians 4. 3. He exhorts the Ephesians that were the Members of christ to keep the unity of the Spirit;
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because as the Members of Christ are united to Christ, so they are united mutually by the Spirit;
Because as the Members of christ Are united to christ, so they Are united mutually by the Spirit;
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Therefore take heed (saith the Apostle) to keep the unity of the Spirit, that you may be of one mind, and one heart: Therefore take heed (Says the Apostle) to keep the unity of the Spirit, that you may be of one mind, and one heart:
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Therefore the Apostle speaking of the Body of Christ, he compares it to a building;
Therefore the Apostle speaking of the Body of christ, he compares it to a building;
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A building consists of divers bricks, and stones, and timber, which being joyned together, make up an house:
A building consists of diverse bricks, and stones, and timber, which being joined together, make up an house:
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So the Members of Christ being joyned together, make up an house for God to dwell in:
So the Members of christ being joined together, make up an house for God to dwell in:
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But who makes this? The text saith, the Spirit of God, Eph. 2. 22. The Spirit of God makes up this blessed building, all the elect of God, all the faithful, all the heirs of Grace in the world, are as an house or body.
But who makes this? The text Says, the Spirit of God, Ephesians 2. 22. The Spirit of God makes up this blessed building, all the elect of God, all the faithful, all the Heirs of Grace in the world, Are as an house or body.
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though there be never so many parts in it, yet they make all but one body or house, so it is here;
though there be never so many parts in it, yet they make all but one body or house, so it is Here;
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Now the Spirit unites these, and layes them artificially together, so that they may prop one another.
Now the Spirit unites these, and lays them artificially together, so that they may prop one Another.
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Ezek. 11. 19. The Lord there speaking of his Elect, I will give them (saith he) one heart, and make them of one mind; Ezekiel 11. 19. The Lord there speaking of his Elect, I will give them (Says he) one heart, and make them of one mind;
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How will he do it? I will put a new Spirit within them; And so he makes them to be of one and the self-same mind.
How will he do it? I will put a new Spirit within them; And so he makes them to be of one and the selfsame mind.
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Now the Reason, Why the Spirit of God doth do this, is, First, Because none else besides the Spirit is able to do it:
Now the Reason, Why the Spirit of God does do this, is, First, Because none Else beside the Spirit is able to do it:
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For by nature we are wofully and fearfully different from the Body of Christ, we are of another nature, of another kind, of another life;
For by nature we Are woefully and fearfully different from the Body of christ, we Are of Another nature, of Another kind, of Another life;
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nay, we are contrary to it: all the Members of Christ they are as young sucking children;
nay, we Are contrary to it: all the Members of christ they Are as young sucking children;
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but wicked men, and all men by nature are Lions, and Leopards, and Bears, and Tigers,
but wicked men, and all men by nature Are Lions, and Leopards, and Bears, and Tigers,
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as the Prophet speaks, Isa. 11. 6 ▪ 7. Now the Prophet there speaking how Christ means to effect it, is to unite these together, to make the Lion and the Lamb to have communion together, to make the Bear and the Kid to lye down together:
as the Prophet speaks, Isaiah 11. 6 ▪ 7. Now the Prophet there speaking how christ means to Effect it, is to unite these together, to make the lion and the Lamb to have communion together, to make the Bear and the Kid to lie down together:
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Mark how he sheweth how Christ will do it, in the second verse of the same Chapter, the text saith, The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him; he speaks of Christ;
Mark how he shows how christ will do it, in the second verse of the same Chapter, the text Says, The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him; he speaks of christ;
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that is, whereas this requires a great deal of power to do this, to make a man to be clean contrary to his nature;
that is, whereas this requires a great deal of power to do this, to make a man to be clean contrary to his nature;
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whenas a mans nature is carnal, and wicked, and earthly, to make him of the Body of Christ;
whenas a men nature is carnal, and wicked, and earthly, to make him of the Body of christ;
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therefore saith the text, The Spirit of Might shall be upon him, &c. There is a great deal of Might required to turn their dispositions:
Therefore Says the text, The Spirit of Might shall be upon him, etc. There is a great deal of Might required to turn their dispositions:
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it is a mighty thing to change a man that is a drunkard, a proud person, a wicked wretch;
it is a mighty thing to change a man that is a drunkard, a proud person, a wicked wretch;
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to turn this man topsie-turvy, to make him mind other things, to make him clean another man; this requires infinite wisdom:
to turn this man topsie-turvy, to make him mind other things, to make him clean Another man; this requires infinite Wisdom:
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Therefore the Spirit of Wisdom shall rest upon him to do it; and the Spirit of Knowledge, and the Spirit of the Fear of the Lord;
Therefore the Spirit of Wisdom shall rest upon him to do it; and the Spirit of Knowledge, and the Spirit of the fear of the Lord;
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that is, the Lord Jesus shall put in the Spirit of Fear into mens hearts, and this will turn them, this will alter mens minds, and conversations.
that is, the Lord jesus shall put in the Spirit of fear into men's hearts, and this will turn them, this will altar men's minds, and conversations.
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Secondly, There is none so fit as the Spirit of God to do it: For this Body of Christ, it is a company of Sons and Daughters that God hath up and down in the world, that are able to cry, Abba Father:
Secondly, There is none so fit as the Spirit of God to do it: For this Body of christ, it is a company of Sons and Daughters that God hath up and down in the world, that Are able to cry, Abba Father:
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now who is so fit to do this as the Spirit of the Son? As the Apostle saith, That he might redeem them that were under the Law, that they might receive the Adoption of Sons, Gal. 4. 5.
now who is so fit to do this as the Spirit of the Son? As the Apostle Says, That he might Redeem them that were under the Law, that they might receive the Adoption of Sons, Gal. 4. 5.
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Fourthly, How the Spirit of God doth this; and that is Two wayes, as the Scripture reveals to us.
Fourthly, How the Spirit of God does this; and that is Two ways, as the Scripture reveals to us.
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The One is, By being one and the same Spirit in all the Members of Christ:
The One is, By being one and the same Spirit in all the Members of christ:
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He comes into them, and dwells in them as one and the self-same Spirit, and so makes up this union:
He comes into them, and dwells in them as one and the selfsame Spirit, and so makes up this Union:
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The same Spirit that was in Paul, was in Peter; and so all the rest of the Members of Christ one and the self-same Spirit is in them, 1 Cor. 3. 16. Know ye not that ye are the Temple of God,
The same Spirit that was in Paul, was in Peter; and so all the rest of the Members of christ one and the selfsame Spirit is in them, 1 Cor. 3. 16. Know you not that you Are the Temple of God,
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and that the Spirit dwelleth in you? Therefore look what Spirit of Faith one man hath, another comes to have the same Spirit of Faith;and that the Spirit dwells in you? Therefore look what Spirit of Faith one man hath, Another comes to have the same Spirit of Faith;
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as the Apostle speaks, 2 Cor. 4. 13. We having the same Spirit of Faith with them,
as the Apostle speaks, 2 Cor. 4. 13. We having the same Spirit of Faith with them,
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as it is written, I believe, and therefore I speak; so we believe, and therefore we speak. as it is written, I believe, and Therefore I speak; so we believe, and Therefore we speak.
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Secondly, The Spirit doth this by uniting and tying a knot between these Members: He doth unite them, and make them hang together in one;
Secondly, The Spirit does this by uniting and tying a knot between these Members: He does unite them, and make them hang together in one;
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he makes them to be of one heart, and of one soul by knitting and combining of their hearts altogether:
he makes them to be of one heart, and of one soul by knitting and combining of their hearts altogether:
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Therefore this fellowship is called the fellowship of the Spirit, Phil. 2. 1. Though Paul were far off from Phillippi, yet he could adjure the Phillippians by the fellowship of the Spirit.
Therefore this fellowship is called the fellowship of the Spirit, Philip 2. 1. Though Paul were Far off from Philippi, yet he could adjure the Philippians by the fellowship of the Spirit.
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But you will say, How can this be? Can the people of God have communion and fellowship one with another when they are so far asunder one from another,
But you will say, How can this be? Can the people of God have communion and fellowship one with Another when they Are so Far asunder one from Another,
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and may be never saw one another, may be never heard one of another? how can this be? I say, Very well:
and may be never saw one Another, may be never herd one of Another? how can this be? I say, Very well:
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for the Spirit of God hath a long arm, and is able to make the people of God shake hands,
for the Spirit of God hath a long arm, and is able to make the people of God shake hands,
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though they be a thousand miles sunder; it is the Spirit that tyeth this knot, and unites them together:
though they be a thousand miles sunder; it is the Spirit that tyeth this knot, and unites them together:
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As Paul speaks, Col. 2. 5. Though I be absent in the Flesh, yet I am present with you in the Spirit;
As Paul speaks, Col. 2. 5. Though I be absent in the Flesh, yet I am present with you in the Spirit;
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and methinks I am in your company and meetings; when you meet together; I see you in my mind methinks, and I joy in your order:
and methinks I am in your company and meetings; when you meet together; I see you in my mind methinks, and I joy in your order:
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The Spirit makes the communion between the people of God;
The Spirit makes the communion between the people of God;
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and hence it is that they can love one another, because all the Members are tyed together by one knot;
and hence it is that they can love one Another, Because all the Members Are tied together by one knot;
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and they come to help one another, and do any thing one for another;
and they come to help one Another, and do any thing one for Another;
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even by the very love of the Spirit which they have one towards another, Rom. 15. 30. The Apostle had some need of the good Romans to help him:
even by the very love of the Spirit which they have one towards Another, Rom. 15. 30. The Apostle had Some need of the good Romans to help him:
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Now see how he doth intreat help from them: he desires them by the love of the Spirit, to pray heartily for him:
Now see how he does entreat help from them: he Desires them by the love of the Spirit, to pray heartily for him:
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he knew that the love of the Spirit would be a great motive to them:
he knew that the love of the Spirit would be a great motive to them:
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you know you and I are joyned together by the same Spirit, for the love of the Spirit pray for me. Thus we see,
you know you and I Are joined together by the same Spirit, for the love of the Spirit pray for me. Thus we see,
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First, What this Body of Christ is. Secondly, What the putting a man into this Body is. Thirdly, The Reasons why.
First, What this Body of christ is. Secondly, What the putting a man into this Body is. Thirdly, The Reasons why.
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Fourthly, How the Spirit doth it. Now I come to the Ʋses.
Fourthly, How the Spirit does it. Now I come to the Ʋses.
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And First, Is it so that the Spirit of God doth unite all the Saints of God together in one Body? Then here we may see the reason of the difference of men in the world: The difference of our Congregations;
And First, Is it so that the Spirit of God does unite all the Saints of God together in one Body? Then Here we may see the reason of the difference of men in the world: The difference of our Congregations;
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some companies that hang together are of one mind, another of another mind; the reason is, they have a different Spirit;
Some companies that hang together Are of one mind, Another of Another mind; the reason is, they have a different Spirit;
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but all the Saints of God have the Spirit of God which makes them hang together;
but all the Saints of God have the Spirit of God which makes them hang together;
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and the wicked, they have another Spirit.
and the wicked, they have Another Spirit.
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Secondly, Doth the Spirit of God joyn all the Saints of God together in one Body? Then that which God hath joyned together, let no man put asunder. Secondly, Does the Spirit of God join all the Saints of God together in one Body? Then that which God hath joined together, let no man put asunder.
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It is spoken in regard of man and wife;
It is spoken in regard of man and wife;
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if it be such a horrible thing to part man and wife, then what a horrible thing is it to part Saint and Saint that are joyned together by the Spirit of God;
if it be such a horrible thing to part man and wife, then what a horrible thing is it to part Saint and Saint that Are joined together by the Spirit of God;
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this blessed communion of the Spirit, what a fearful thing is it for a man to root it out? When there shall be heart-burnings and strivings between those that are the children of God, what a fearful thing is this? Is the number of those that fear God so great, that we can spare any? Or are the Graces of Gods Spirit Wilderness Graces, that can walk alone and need no help from,
this blessed communion of the Spirit, what a fearful thing is it for a man to root it out? When there shall be heartburnings and strivings between those that Are the children of God, what a fearful thing is this? Is the number of those that Fear God so great, that we can spare any? Or Are the Graces of God's Spirit Wilderness Graces, that can walk alone and need no help from,
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or can do no good to others? Therefore the Apostle prayeth God in the behalf of the Corinthians, That the Members of Christ may be of one minde,
or can do no good to Others? Therefore the Apostle Prayeth God in the behalf of the Corinthians, That the Members of christ may be of one mind,
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and live in peace, 2 Cor. 13. 11. Thirdly, Here we may see how to try our acquaintance, and whether the company we joyn our selves unto, be good or no: and live in peace, 2 Cor. 13. 11. Thirdly, Here we may see how to try our acquaintance, and whither the company we join our selves unto, be good or no:
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If our company be right, the Spirit of God tyeth the knot;
If our company be right, the Spirit of God tyeth the knot;
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therefore the Apostle will tell you, whether you have the right communion and fellowship, or no;
Therefore the Apostle will tell you, whither you have the right communion and fellowship, or no;
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try the spirits, whether they be of God or no, saith he, If the fellowship we have one with another be not of God,
try the spirits, whither they be of God or no, Says he, If the fellowship we have one with Another be not of God,
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if the Spirit of God do not knit us together, our fellowship is not right. if the Spirit of God do not knit us together, our fellowship is not right.
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1 Joh. 1. 3. there is an excellent place, That they may have fellowship with us (saith he) and truly our fellowship is with the Father,
1 John 1. 3. there is an excellent place, That they may have fellowship with us (Says he) and truly our fellowship is with the Father,
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and with his Son Jesus Christ: As who should say, We would fain have you have fellowship with us;and with his Son jesus christ: As who should say, We would fain have you have fellowship with us;
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and I tell you what kind of fellowship you must have, if you be acquainted with us, you must have fellowship with the father,
and I tell you what kind of fellowship you must have, if you be acquainted with us, you must have fellowship with the father,
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and with the Lord Jesus Christ, for our fellowship is with the Father and his Son Jesus Christ:
and with the Lord jesus christ, for our fellowship is with the Father and his Son jesus christ:
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so that we may see, whether our Company be right or no, by this.
so that we may see, whither our Company be right or no, by this.
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The Last Ʋse is this, Is it so that the Spirit of God joyns all the Saints of God together in one Body? Then we should have a fellow-feeling with all the Members of Christ:
The Last Ʋse is this, Is it so that the Spirit of God joins all the Saints of God together in one Body? Then we should have a fellow-feeling with all the Members of christ:
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Do not say thou art a Member of the Church of England, and not of France, or Germany; do not say thou art a Member of this Parish, but not of another;
Do not say thou art a Member of the Church of England, and not of France, or Germany; do not say thou art a Member of this Parish, but not of Another;
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do not say so, for if thou art a Member of Christ, there is one Body, and one Spirit, Eph. 4. 4. If there be one Body, there must be one Spirit; and therefore we should have a fellow-feeling.
do not say so, for if thou art a Member of christ, there is one Body, and one Spirit, Ephesians 4. 4. If there be one Body, there must be one Spirit; and Therefore we should have a fellow-feeling.
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But how shall we have a fellow-feeling with the Members of Christ? But how shall we have a fellow-feeling with the Members of christ?
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I say, First, We must inform our selves as much as we can concerning one another;
I say, First, We must inform our selves as much as we can Concerning one Another;
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As when the Ark of God was among the Philistims, old Eli, though he gave way too far to his Sons wickednesse,
As when the Ark of God was among the philistines, old Eli, though he gave Way too Far to his Sons wickedness,
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yet was he very careful of the Ark and people of God;
yet was he very careful of the Ark and people of God;
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and therefore (1 Sam. 4. 13, 14.) he went out and sate in the high-way, that so he might hear, in the first place, what was the news;
and Therefore (1 Sam. 4. 13, 14.) he went out and sat in the highway, that so he might hear, in the First place, what was the news;
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and you know how his heart trembled when he heard that the Ark of God was taken:
and you know how his heart trembled when he herd that the Ark of God was taken:
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So it was with David, when any came out of the Camp of Israel, he saith to them, What is done I pray thee? 2 Sam. 1. 4. So we should enquire concerning one another.
So it was with David, when any Come out of the Camp of Israel, he Says to them, What is done I pray thee? 2 Sam. 1. 4. So we should inquire Concerning one Another.
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Secondly, We should visit our fellow-members:
Secondly, We should visit our Fellow members:
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As it is said of Moses. though he were a great Courtier in Pharaoh 's Court, As it is said of Moses. though he were a great Courtier in Pharaoh is Court,
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yet he went out to look upon his Brethrens burthens, Exod. 2. 11. he would be ever and anon steping out to see how his brethren fared,
yet he went out to look upon his Brothers' burdens, Exod 2. 11. he would be ever and anon steeping out to see how his brothers fared,
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and how did this affect his heart with their trouble? Thirdly, We should lay to heart their Afflictions:
and how did this affect his heart with their trouble? Thirdly, We should lay to heart their Afflictions:
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It is a strange thing how the people of God in all ages, have been affected with the Afflictions of the Church; It is a strange thing how the people of God in all ages, have been affected with the Afflictions of the Church;
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nay, though they have not seen it, but only fore-saw what would be afterwards;
nay, though they have not seen it, but only foresaw what would be afterwards;
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as Elisha wept when he fore-saw what cruelty Hazael would use towards the People of Israel, 2 King. 8. 11, 12. So Daniel, Dan. 8. 27. when God revealed the Afflictions of the Church to him two hundred years before it should come to pass,
as Elisha wept when he foresaw what cruelty hazael would use towards the People of Israel, 2 King. 8. 11, 12. So daniel, Dan. 8. 27. when God revealed the Afflictions of the Church to him two hundred Years before it should come to pass,
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yet when he heard of the Affliction that should fall out, the text saith, that Daniel fainted;
yet when he herd of the Affliction that should fallen out, the text Says, that daniel fainted;
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and how can we think that the Spirit of Christ hath united us into one Body,
and how can we think that the Spirit of christ hath united us into one Body,
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when we have not this disposition in our souls?
when we have not this disposition in our Souls?
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OF THE SABBATH. Exod. 20. 8. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
OF THE SABBATH. Exod 20. 8. remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
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THAT which I intend to speak concerning the Sabbath at this time, I will cast into these Propositions:
THAT which I intend to speak Concerning the Sabbath At this time, I will cast into these Propositions:
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The First is this, That there must be some set time for the Worship and immediate Service of God.
The First is this, That there must be Some Set time for the Worship and immediate Service of God.
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Now the Reason why there must be some set time for Gods immediate Worship, is, First, Because all Actions cannot be done at once, but by succession; first one, and then another:
Now the Reason why there must be Some Set time for God's immediate Worship, is, First, Because all Actions cannot be done At once, but by succession; First one, and then Another:
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for a man to perform the duties of Gods Worship in an instant, and to get down the knees of body and soul before his Maker in an instant, this cannot be.
for a man to perform the duties of God's Worship in an instant, and to get down the knees of body and soul before his Maker in an instant, this cannot be.
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Eccles. 3. 1. There is an appointed time for every Action under the Sun: Eccles. 3. 1. There is an appointed time for every Actium under the Sun:
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Then if there be a time for all actions, surely there must be a time for the Worship of God.
Then if there be a time for all actions, surely there must be a time for the Worship of God.
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Secondly, There must be a set time;
Secondly, There must be a Set time;
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Because such is our dulness in the duties of Gods Worship, that we had need to have times set apart for Gods Worship;
Because such is our dullness in the duties of God's Worship, that we had need to have times Set apart for God's Worship;
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there is a great deal of ado required to fix a mans Thoughts upon heaven, to have a fixed apprehension of the Presence of God, these do not only require time,
there is a great deal of ado required to fix a men Thoughts upon heaven, to have a fixed apprehension of the Presence of God, these do not only require time,
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but a great deal of time.
but a great deal of time.
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Secondly, The Second Proposition is this, That as there must be some time for Gods immediate Worship,
Secondly, The Second Proposition is this, That as there must be Some time for God's immediate Worship,
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and Service ▪ so there must be some set time every day, all the dayes of our lives;and Service ▪ so there must be Some Set time every day, all the days of our lives;
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there must be some defined and determinate time for Worship of God every day, at the least morning and evening.
there must be Some defined and determinate time for Worship of God every day, At the least morning and evening.
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David, though he were employed in great affairs, yet he had three times a day to glorifie God in, in his holy Ordinances;David, though he were employed in great affairs, yet he had three times a day to Glorify God in, in his holy Ordinances;
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Three times in the day will I praise thee, Psal. 55. 17.Three times in the day will I praise thee, Psalm 55. 17.
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The Reason of this is, Because men live like Beasts without daily invocation upon God, 2 Chron. 13. 10, 11. Abijah there speaking against Jeroboam the King of Israel,
The Reason of this is, Because men live like Beasts without daily invocation upon God, 2 Chronicles 13. 10, 11. Abijah there speaking against Jeroboam the King of Israel,
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though himself had no great goodness in him, he saith, The Lord is our God, and we offer sacrifices, and burn sweet incense every day; Every day they did it;
though himself had no great Goodness in him, he Says, The Lord is our God, and we offer Sacrifices, and burn sweet incense every day; Every day they did it;
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as who should say, it were a sign that God were not amongst us, if we did not this:
as who should say, it were a Signen that God were not among us, if we did not this:
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he takes it as a principle written in the conscience, though he were a natural man,
he Takes it as a principle written in the conscience, though he were a natural man,
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yet he doth reason thus, that where there is not every day some time for Gods Worship, God is not amongst them.
yet he does reason thus, that where there is not every day Some time for God's Worship, God is not among them.
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Another Reason is, Because every morning God reneweth his Mercies, and every evening they are continued to us,
another Reason is, Because every morning God Reneweth his mercies, and every evening they Are continued to us,
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as the Church saith in the Lamentations ch. 3. 23. Every morning his mercies are renewed to us,
as the Church Says in the Lamentations changed. 3. 23. Every morning his Mercies Are renewed to us,
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and in the evening his compassions fail not; and in the evening his compassions fail not;
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therefore every morning we are to set our selves before God, to ask of him the forgivenesse of our sins;
Therefore every morning we Are to Set our selves before God, to ask of him the forgiveness of our Sins;
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every morning and evening we are to do this.
every morning and evening we Are to do this.
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Psal. 92. 1, 2. David saith, It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, to sing praises to thy Name, O thou most High; Psalm 92. 1, 2. David Says, It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, to sing praises to thy Name, Oh thou most High;
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To sh•w forth thy loving kindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night. To sh•w forth thy loving kindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night.
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And then again God is the Alpha, and Omega, he is the beginning, and the ending of all things,
And then again God is the Alpha, and Omega, he is the beginning, and the ending of all things,
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and of all actions we do;
and of all actions we do;
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God should therefore have the beginning and ending of every day, that the Worship of God may have the start of all other actions;
God should Therefore have the beginning and ending of every day, that the Worship of God may have the start of all other actions;
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it is necessary it should be so, when a man first awakes in the morning, God should be the first thought that should come into his mind;
it is necessary it should be so, when a man First awakes in the morning, God should be the First Thought that should come into his mind;
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As David saith, Psal. 5. 3. My voice will I lift up unto thee in the morning;
As David Says, Psalm 5. 3. My voice will I lift up unto thee in the morning;
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as soon as ever he awakes in the morning his heart is lifted up to God:
as soon as ever he awakes in the morning his heart is lifted up to God:
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so it is good for a man to make the first part of the day holy, that the rest of the day may be thereafter:
so it is good for a man to make the First part of the day holy, that the rest of the day may be thereafter:
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and so as we are to begin the day with the solemn Worship of God,
and so as we Are to begin the day with the solemn Worship of God,
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so we are to end it in the evening, that we may reckon up all our accounts, and make even with God;
so we Are to end it in the evening, that we may reckon up all our accounts, and make even with God;
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as the Apostle saith, Ephes 4. 26. Let not the Sun go down upon your wrath:
as the Apostle Says, Ephesians 4. 26. Let not the Sun go down upon your wrath:
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so let not the Sun go down upon a dead heart, upon a carnal heart, upon a worldly heart;
so let not the Sun go down upon a dead heart, upon a carnal heart, upon a worldly heart;
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but as the Sun goeth down upon our bodies, so let the Sun of Righteousness set upon our hearts, that we may lye down in peace, having all our reckoning made even, and all scores cancelled.
but as the Sun Goes down upon our bodies, so let the Sun of Righteousness Set upon our hearts, that we may lie down in peace, having all our reckoning made even, and all scores canceled.
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The Third Proposition is this, As there must be some time for Gods immediate Service,
The Third Proposition is this, As there must be Some time for God's immediate Service,
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and there must be every day some set time, at least morning and evening, so likewise every whole day, all the dayes of our lives, should be in some manner a Sabbath day to the Lord, we should be holy every day;
and there must be every day Some Set time, At least morning and evening, so likewise every Whole day, all the days of our lives, should be in Some manner a Sabbath day to the Lord, we should be holy every day;
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The Apostle finds fault, Gal. 4. 10 That they observed times, and seasons, and dayes, and months, and years;
The Apostle finds fault, Gal. 4. 10 That they observed times, and seasons, and days, and months, and Years;
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we must not be earthlyminded one day, and heavenly-minded another; but we must be every day holy to the Lord.
we must not be earthlyminded one day, and heavenly-minded Another; but we must be every day holy to the Lord.
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The First Reason is ▪ The Covenant which God hath made with us doth require it:
The First Reason is ▪ The Covenant which God hath made with us does require it:
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that is the end why God saves a man from his sins, and brings him into the kingom of Christ, he takes a solemn Oath from him, That being delivered from the hands of his enemies, he shall serve him without fear, in holiness and righteousness all the dayes of his life:
that is the end why God saves a man from his Sins, and brings him into the Kingdom of christ, he Takes a solemn Oath from him, That being Delivered from the hands of his enemies, he shall serve him without Fear, in holiness and righteousness all the days of his life:
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Every day must be a Sabbath day, whensoever a man gives himself up to God, there is an Oath hangs upon him,
Every day must be a Sabbath day, whensoever a man gives himself up to God, there is an Oath hangs upon him,
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and he breaks this Oath, if he set not upon it with all his might, that every day may be a Sabbath day;
and he breaks this Oath, if he Set not upon it with all his might, that every day may be a Sabbath day;
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he is to be careful to live godly, and religiously in all places, and at all times,
he is to be careful to live godly, and religiously in all places, and At all times,
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and in every action he puts his hand unto;
and in every actium he puts his hand unto;
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a man is not only to make conscience on the seventh day, but every day of his life.
a man is not only to make conscience on the seventh day, but every day of his life.
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The Second Reason is, Because not to make every day an holy day, is the brand of an Hypocrite, it is hypocrisie, Job. 27. 10. Will he alwayes call upon God? To be holy sometimes,
The Second Reason is, Because not to make every day an holy day, is the brand of an Hypocrite, it is hypocrisy, Job. 27. 10. Will he always call upon God? To be holy sometime,
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and not at another time, is the trick of an hypocrite;
and not At Another time, is the trick of an hypocrite;
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will he alwayes call upon God, will that man alwayes obey God and worship him, will he alwayes set himself to keep close with God? No,
will he always call upon God, will that man always obey God and worship him, will he always Set himself to keep close with God? No,
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an hypocrite will not do so ▪ You may know an hypocrite, he hath his fits,
an hypocrite will not do so ▪ You may know an hypocrite, he hath his fits,
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and his pangs, and his moods;
and his pangs, and his moods;
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but a godly man, a sincere hearted man, is one that doth compose himself to keep a constant course in Gods worship;
but a godly man, a sincere hearted man, is one that does compose himself to keep a constant course in God's worship;
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as Act. 24. 16. There saith Paul, Herein do I exercise my self to keep a good conscience alwayes, both towards God and towards man: as Act. 24. 16. There Says Paul, Herein do I exercise my self to keep a good conscience always, both towards God and towards man:
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And as it was the practise of Paul, so of all the Elect people of God, of all sincere Christians in the world, Act. 26. 7. all the Elect of God, all the beloved of God, they did instantly serve God day and night.
And as it was the practice of Paul, so of all the Elect people of God, of all sincere Christians in the world, Act. 26. 7. all the Elect of God, all the Beloved of God, they did instantly serve God day and night.
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Thirdly, Because blessednesse doth consist in this, In keeping every day in some kind as a Sabbath day,
Thirdly, Because blessedness does consist in this, In keeping every day in Some kind as a Sabbath day,
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as the Holy Ghost doth pronounce him blessed, that feareth the Lord alwayes, Prov. 28. 14. and that doth righteousness at all times, Psa. 106. 3. It is true, the Servants of God are sometimes out of the way, they have their swervings and failings,
as the Holy Ghost does pronounce him blessed, that fears the Lord always, Curae 28. 14. and that does righteousness At all times, Psa. 106. 3. It is true, the Servants of God Are sometime out of the Way, they have their swervings and failings,
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but their resolution is to keep a constant course in Gods Worship, and they do strive to humble themselves under the hand of God for their failings,
but their resolution is to keep a constant course in God's Worship, and they do strive to humble themselves under the hand of God for their failings,
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and to be the more wary because of them. Lastly, This is the Sum and Scope of all the Law of Righteousness;
and to be the more wary Because of them. Lastly, This is the Sum and Scope of all the Law of Righteousness;
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it is the very drift and end of all the Ten Commandements, the Lord hath set down in the Decalogue his whole Will and Pleasure, what we are to do all the dayes of our lives, this day,
it is the very drift and end of all the Ten commandments, the Lord hath Set down in the Decalogue his Whole Will and Pleasure, what we Are to do all the days of our lives, this day,
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and that day, as long as we live; and there is no set time, but that we should alwayes obey it;
and that day, as long as we live; and there is no Set time, but that we should always obey it;
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and this is the practise of the godly, alwayes to keep his Commandments, as David, Psal. 16. 8. He set the Lord alwayes before him;
and this is the practice of the godly, always to keep his commandments, as David, Psalm 16. 8. He Set the Lord always before him;
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that is, every day he did make it an holy day, that he might walk as in Gods presence,
that is, every day he did make it an holy day, that he might walk as in God's presence,
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and live as in Gods Courts, that he might do all his worldly businesse as in the presence of God.
and live as in God's Courts, that he might do all his worldly business as in the presence of God.
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The Fourth Proposition is this, As there must be a set time every day, and we are to keep every day as a Sabbath day in some sense,
The Fourth Proposition is this, As there must be a Set time every day, and we Are to keep every day as a Sabbath day in Some sense,
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so there must be a particular special day, set apart for Gods immediate Worship and Service:
so there must be a particular special day, Set apart for God's immediate Worship and Service:
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This is the next Proposition I will prove unto you; for though every day is to be a Sabbath day, yet we have particular callings,
This is the next Proposition I will prove unto you; for though every day is to be a Sabbath day, yet we have particular callings,
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and we have businesse in the world to employ our selves about, so that we cannot be every day hearing of the Word,
and we have business in the world to employ our selves about, so that we cannot be every day hearing of the Word,
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and employing our selves in Prayer and spiritual exercises, though every day we are to keep it holy,
and employing our selves in Prayer and spiritual exercises, though every day we Are to keep it holy,
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yet we cannot be vacant wholly and totally every day;
yet we cannot be vacant wholly and totally every day;
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Now therefore I say, That there is a set day that the Lord hath called for to be devoted unto him;
Now Therefore I say, That there is a Set day that the Lord hath called for to be devoted unto him;
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the very School-men themselves do acknowledge this, and the very Heathen have found it out, They have set a day apart for the Service of their Gods, which they call their holy day, wherein they lay aside all other businesse,
the very Schoolmen themselves do acknowledge this, and the very Heathen have found it out, They have Set a day apart for the Service of their God's, which they call their holy day, wherein they lay aside all other business,
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and set themselves a part to honor and worship their Images and Idols, according to their manner.
and Set themselves a part to honour and worship their Images and Idols, according to their manner.
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Now I will make this good by many Arguments, that God will have a set day, besides the every day Sabbath, he will have a set particular Sabbath for his Worship and Service.
Now I will make this good by many Arguments, that God will have a Set day, beside the every day Sabbath, he will have a Set particular Sabbath for his Worship and Service.
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The First Reason is, Because he will have a little emblem and picture of the kingdom of heaven among his Saints and Children in this ▪ life;
The First Reason is, Because he will have a little emblem and picture of the Kingdom of heaven among his Saints and Children in this ▪ life;
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in the kingdom of heaven there is no buying and selling, no eating and drinking, no worldly businesse, there is nothing but praysing and glorifying of God,
in the Kingdom of heaven there is no buying and selling, no eating and drinking, no worldly business, there is nothing but praising and glorifying of God,
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and speaking of God, and singing of Halelujah unto his holy Name;
and speaking of God, and singing of Hallelujah unto his holy Name;
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there is nothing but enjoying communion with the Lord, and feeding upon him continually, there is nothing but this in the kingdom of heaven;
there is nothing but enjoying communion with the Lord, and feeding upon him continually, there is nothing but this in the Kingdom of heaven;
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Now God will have a little picture of this among his Saints here upon earth:
Now God will have a little picture of this among his Saints Here upon earth:
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You know there remains a rest for the people of God, Heb. 4. 9. It is an express place, the word in the Original is, There remains a Sabbath for the people of God.
You know there remains a rest for the people of God, Hebrew 4. 9. It is an express place, the word in the Original is, There remains a Sabbath for the people of God.
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As who should say, There is a glorious Sabbath that all the Elect of God shall have,
As who should say, There is a glorious Sabbath that all the Elect of God shall have,
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and they are preserved for it, and that is reserved for them, and they shall enter into it,
and they Are preserved for it, and that is reserved for them, and they shall enter into it,
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when this body of death is laid down, and they shall enjoy God face to face, to all eternity, they shall behold him as he is, and have communion with him;
when this body of death is laid down, and they shall enjoy God face to face, to all eternity, they shall behold him as he is, and have communion with him;
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now the Lord will have a little picture of this here in this life;
now the Lord will have a little picture of this Here in this life;
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we cannot have it altogether in this life, for we have mortal bodies, that must be fed,
we cannot have it altogether in this life, for we have Mortal bodies, that must be fed,
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and cloathed, and stand in need of the creature;
and clothed, and stand in need of the creature;
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for mans sin is not yet purged away, but there is a great deal of rubbish still left,
for men since is not yet purged away, but there is a great deal of rubbish still left,
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therefore this cannot be complete here:
Therefore this cannot be complete Here:
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but yet God will have a little picture ot this, even in this life, and that is the Sabbath day, wherein they are to lay aside all the works of their ordinary callings,
but yet God will have a little picture It this, even in this life, and that is the Sabbath day, wherein they Are to lay aside all the works of their ordinary callings,
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and rest from all servil labours, this is Gods day, and we must now call upon him,
and rest from all servile labours, this is God's day, and we must now call upon him,
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and hear what he saith, and wholly employ, and occupy our selves about him, as neer as we possibly can;
and hear what he Says, and wholly employ, and occupy our selves about him, as near as we possibly can;
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but now, this we cannot do every day, for we have Children to look after,
but now, this we cannot do every day, for we have Children to look After,
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and Families to provide for, and there be an hundred occasions to call a man away;
and Families to provide for, and there be an hundred occasions to call a man away;
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it may be a man thinks to go into his Closet, and seek God in private,
it may be a man thinks to go into his Closet, and seek God in private,
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and one occasion or other calls him aside, that he cannot go on;
and one occasion or other calls him aside, that he cannot go on;
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but the Lord will have a little emblem and expression of the kingdom of heaven upon the Sabbath day:
but the Lord will have a little emblem and expression of the Kingdom of heaven upon the Sabbath day:
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therefore the Apostle saith, It remains for us, scil. in the life to come.
Therefore the Apostle Says, It remains for us, scil. in the life to come.
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The Second Reason, why the Lord will have a set day for his Worship and Service besides the every day Sabbath, is because the honour of God doth so require, it doth require that there should be a solemn day for Gods Service;
The Second Reason, why the Lord will have a Set day for his Worship and Service beside the every day Sabbath, is Because the honour of God does so require, it does require that there should be a solemn day for God's Service;
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as Kings, though their subjects are to obey them every day, and keep their Laws every day,
as Kings, though their subject's Are to obey them every day, and keep their Laws every day,
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and if a subject transgress the Laws at any time, he is in danger of the displeasure of the King ▪ but he will have one day of solemnity to his Majesty:
and if a Subject transgress the Laws At any time, he is in danger of the displeasure of the King ▪ but he will have one day of solemnity to his Majesty:
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So God Almighty, though every day we are to tremble before him, and stand in aw of his Word,
So God Almighty, though every day we Are to tremble before him, and stand in awe of his Word,
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and take heed we do not err from his Commandments, yet he will have one solemn day for the honour of his Name, he will have a solemn day, wherein his people shall have nothing else to do,
and take heed we do not err from his commandments, yet he will have one solemn day for the honour of his Name, he will have a solemn day, wherein his people shall have nothing Else to do,
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but to set themselves apart for his Worship;
but to Set themselves apart for his Worship;
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therefore this set day is called, The honourable of the Lord, Isa. 58 13. that is, we must count the Sabbath day an honourable day, a day of honour, wherein Gods Servants should from morning to evening fall down before him,
Therefore this Set day is called, The honourable of the Lord, Isaiah 58 13. that is, we must count the Sabbath day an honourable day, a day of honour, wherein God's Servants should from morning to evening fallen down before him,
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and confess that great is the Lord God:
and confess that great is the Lord God:
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We should wholly dedicate it unto him, seeking of him in Publick and in Private, that we may store up holy affections for all the week following.
We should wholly dedicate it unto him, seeking of him in Public and in Private, that we may store up holy affections for all the Week following.
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Thirdly, Because God sometimes calls for an extraordinary day, and an extraordinary day hath ever relation to an ordinary;
Thirdly, Because God sometime calls for an extraordinary day, and an extraordinary day hath ever Relation to an ordinary;
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if I say this is my extraordinary food and diet, I imply that I have ordinary diet:
if I say this is my extraordinary food and diet, I imply that I have ordinary diet:
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so if the Scripture tells us that God calls for extraordinary dayes, it is an evident Argument, that there be ordinary dayes which he calls for.
so if the Scripture tells us that God calls for extraordinary days, it is an evident Argument, that there be ordinary days which he calls for.
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Now that God calls for extraordinary dayes, it is plain. 1. First, He calls for extraordinary dayes of rejoycing;
Now that God calls for extraordinary days, it is plain. 1. First, He calls for extraordinary days of rejoicing;
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when God compasseth us about with songs of Deliverance, and works wonderful Mercies for us, we ought to set a part a day for rejoycing,
when God Compasseth us about with songs of Deliverance, and works wondered mercies for us, we ought to Set a part a day for rejoicing,
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and delighting in his goodness and favour towards us, and this day is to be an holy day,
and delighting in his Goodness and favour towards us, and this day is to be an holy day,
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as Nehemiah 8. 9. This day is holy unto the Lord your God, mourn not, nor weep;
as Nehemiah 8. 9. This day is holy unto the Lord your God, mourn not, nor weep;
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So that when we are to rejoyce towards God for any spiritual favour towards us, we ought to keep this day an holy day, we ought to employ the hours of the day in labouring to affect our hearts with his kindnesse,
So that when we Are to rejoice towards God for any spiritual favour towards us, we ought to keep this day an holy day, we ought to employ the hours of the day in labouring to affect our hearts with his kindness,
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and labouring to make his goodness to have impression upon us, that we may with cheerfulness run over all our dayes afterwards, that we may adhere unto him the better all our life time.
and labouring to make his Goodness to have impression upon us, that we may with cheerfulness run over all our days afterwards, that we may adhere unto him the better all our life time.
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2. Secondly, As he calls for extraordinary dayes of rejoycing, so he calls for extraordinary dayes of Fasting and Humiliation, and that in Four Cases.
2. Secondly, As he calls for extraordinary days of rejoicing, so he calls for extraordinary days of Fasting and Humiliation, and that in Four Cases.
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1. First, When we fear some heavie judgement to come upon us, or else when some judgement is already upon us:
1. First, When we Fear Some heavy judgement to come upon us, or Else when Some judgement is already upon us:
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may be some heavie judgement is upon us, or else we fear it to come upon us,
may be Some heavy judgement is upon us, or Else we Fear it to come upon us,
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and now we are to set an extraordinary day apart to seek the Lord; as 2 Chron. 20. Jehosaphat proclaimed a Fast, when the Land was in danger:
and now we Are to Set an extraordinary day apart to seek the Lord; as 2 Chronicles 20. Jehoshaphat proclaimed a Fast, when the Land was in danger:
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Suppose the Lord should take away the Gospel, and the feet of those that bring glad tydings should be turned from us,
Suppose the Lord should take away the Gospel, and the feet of those that bring glad tidings should be turned from us,
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then should we Fast in those dayes, we should grieve before God, and bewail the loss of his Mercies and Favours;
then should we Fast in those days, we should grieve before God, and bewail the loss of his mercies and Favours;
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that we may have his Goodnesse to quicken us, and keep us, and uphold us in the want of them.
that we may have his goodness to quicken us, and keep us, and uphold us in the want of them.
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2. Secondly, In case that we want some Mercy that we cannot well be without, in such a case as this,
2. Secondly, In case that we want Some Mercy that we cannot well be without, in such a case as this,
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if ordinary seeking will not do the deed, we ought to set apart an extraordinary time to prevail with God;
if ordinary seeking will not do the deed, we ought to Set apart an extraordinary time to prevail with God;
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as Ezra, he was in danger of the enemy, and if he should go to Jerusalem, the enemy would set upon him;
as Ezra, he was in danger of the enemy, and if he should go to Jerusalem, the enemy would Set upon him;
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now, thought he, if I should go to the King, though he were very great with the King of Persia, at that time,
now, Thought he, if I should go to the King, though he were very great with the King of Persiam, At that time,
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yet thought he, if I should go to the King for a Band of Souldiers, he would think our God were a weak God;
yet Thought he, if I should go to the King for a Band of Soldiers, he would think our God were a weak God;
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I have told him what a strong God we have, and that he is ready to help all those that trust in him;
I have told him what a strong God we have, and that he is ready to help all those that trust in him;
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now if I should go to him for a Band of Souldiers, he might think that our God were not able to deliver us,
now if I should go to him for a Band of Soldiers, he might think that our God were not able to deliver us,
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and it would be a great dishonour to God;
and it would be a great dishonour to God;
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therefore he set a day a part for a Fast, and laboured to get aid and help from heaven, Ezra 8. 21. So when a Child of God is exceedingly afflicted with any crosse or temptation,
Therefore he Set a day a part for a Fast, and laboured to get aid and help from heaven, Ezra 8. 21. So when a Child of God is exceedingly afflicted with any cross or temptation,
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and he shall wonderfully dishonour God, and cast a snare upon them that fear his Name, in this case he is bound to seek God extraordinarily,
and he shall wonderfully dishonour God, and cast a snare upon them that Fear his Name, in this case he is bound to seek God extraordinarily,
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and if the ordinary means that God hath appointed will not prevail, he is to set a part a Fast to seek him extraordinarily.
and if the ordinary means that God hath appointed will not prevail, he is to Set a part a Fast to seek him extraordinarily.
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3. Thirdly, If we be assaulted from hell, and Satan, and our own hearts, with strong temptations,
3. Thirdly, If we be assaulted from hell, and Satan, and our own hearts, with strong temptations,
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then we are to seek God extraordinarily, as it was with Paul, when the Messenger of Satan was sent to buffet him,
then we Are to seek God extraordinarily, as it was with Paul, when the Messenger of Satan was sent to buffet him,
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when he lay under some heavy temptation, either unto Pride, or Lust, or Uncleannesse, some prick in the flesh, that the Lord sent upon him,
when he lay under Some heavy temptation, either unto Pride, or Lust, or Uncleanness, Some prick in the Flesh, that the Lord sent upon him,
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and let him be encountered withal;
and let him be encountered withal;
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then Paul sought God in a solemn manner, more then ever he did at other times, 2 Cor. 12. 8. For this I besought God thrice.
then Paul sought God in a solemn manner, more then ever he did At other times, 2 Cor. 12. 8. For this I besought God thrice.
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4. Fourthly, In case a man is to do some notable service, he is to enter into some new Calling;
4. Fourthly, In case a man is to do Some notable service, he is to enter into Some new Calling;
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or if the Lord doth put him upon some new service, that doth require some more then ordinary help,
or if the Lord does put him upon Some new service, that does require Some more then ordinary help,
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now a man is to seek God by Fasting and Prayer, as you may see it was with Barnabas and Paul when they entred into the Ministery, Acts 13. 3. Now the reason why I name these things is to shew you, that sometimes God will have an extraordinary set day for his immediate worship and service,
now a man is to seek God by Fasting and Prayer, as you may see it was with Barnabas and Paul when they entered into the Ministry, Acts 13. 3. Now the reason why I name these things is to show you, that sometime God will have an extraordinary Set day for his immediate worship and service,
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when we are to lay aside all other businesse, and set our selves apart, to call upon his Name, and seek him.
when we Are to lay aside all other business, and Set our selves apart, to call upon his Name, and seek him.
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The thing I gather from hence is this, If there be an extraordinary set day, then there must be an ordinary set day for Gods immediate Service.
The thing I gather from hence is this, If there be an extraordinary Set day, then there must be an ordinary Set day for God's immediate Service.
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Another Argument is taken from the Equity of it, and that stands Two wayes:
another Argument is taken from the Equity of it, and that Stands Two ways:
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1. First, It is very equal when as we have six dayes to provide for our selves,
1. First, It is very equal when as we have six days to provide for our selves,
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and for the maintenance of our bodies, God gives us divers dayes for that;
and for the maintenance of our bodies, God gives us diverse days for that;
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now Equity doth require that we should give one day to him, we having several dayes;
now Equity does require that we should give one day to him, we having several days;
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it is equity that he should have at least one for himself: Therefore this doth aggravate our sins exceedingly, if we give not this day to God.
it is equity that he should have At least one for himself: Therefore this does aggravate our Sins exceedingly, if we give not this day to God.
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Did not this aggravate the sin of Adam, in eating of the forbidden fruit? in that God gave him liberty to eat freely of all other trees in the garden,
Did not this aggravate the since of Adam, in eating of the forbidden fruit? in that God gave him liberty to eat freely of all other trees in the garden,
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and for bad him only the eating of that one? Now what excuse could Adam have for not abstaining from that one? So here, God having given us divers dayes for the good of our bodies,
and for bad him only the eating of that one? Now what excuse could Adam have for not abstaining from that one? So Here, God having given us diverse days for the good of our bodies,
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and for means and maintenance of the things of this life; equity requires, that we should not touch Gods day, nor set our foot upon it,
and for means and maintenance of the things of this life; equity requires, that we should not touch God's day, nor Set our foot upon it,
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nor turn our eyes away from it, we ought to remember it; as Joseph said in regard of his Mistris, when she enticed him to folly;
nor turn our eyes away from it, we ought to Remember it; as Joseph said in regard of his Mistress, when she enticed him to folly;
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mark how he answers the temptation, My Master hath put all things into my hands that are in the house, he hath with-held nothing from me but only thee his Wife, and that is equal,
mark how he answers the temptation, My Master hath put all things into my hands that Are in the house, he hath withheld nothing from me but only thee his Wife, and that is equal,
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and reasonable, how therefore shall I do this great wickedness, and sin against God? Gen. 3. 9. So should we say,
and reasonable, how Therefore shall I do this great wickedness, and since against God? Gen. 3. 9. So should we say,
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when we are tempted to break the Lords day, we should say, The Lord hath not imposed any day besides, the Lord hath given us all the six dayes for our use,
when we Are tempted to break the lords day, we should say, The Lord hath not imposed any day beside, the Lord hath given us all the six days for our use,
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how therefore shall I do this great wickednesse, and sin against God with worldly thoughts,
how Therefore shall I do this great wickedness, and since against God with worldly thoughts,
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and speeches, and actions upon that day? It stands with very good equity that it should be so.
and Speeches, and actions upon that day? It Stands with very good equity that it should be so.
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2. Secondly, It stands with equity, in regard of our Souls;
2. Secondly, It Stands with equity, in regard of our Souls;
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if our bodies which are the worser part, have several dayes for their use, then how much more should the soul have one day, which is a thousand times more worth then the body? You know what Christ saith, What will it profit a man to gain the whole world,
if our bodies which Are the Worse part, have several days for their use, then how much more should the soul have one day, which is a thousand times more worth then the body? You know what christ Says, What will it profit a man to gain the Whole world,
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and lose his own soul? Matth. 16 26. Our souls are more worth then our bodies,and loose his own soul? Matthew 16 26. Our Souls Are more worth then our bodies,
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and we have more need to seek out for Holinesse and Grace for them, and to be well provided for in regard of them,
and we have more need to seek out for Holiness and Grace for them, and to be well provided for in regard of them,
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then for any thing in this present world; if we want meat, we can but starve;
then for any thing in this present world; if we want meat, we can but starve;
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if we want cloaths, we can but famish; if we want outward things, we can but temporally perish;
if we want clothes, we can but famish; if we want outward things, we can but temporally perish;
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but if we want Grace and the Favour of God, we perish for ever.
but if we want Grace and the Favour of God, we perish for ever.
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Now if there be six dayes allowed for the good of our bodies, how much more should we be willing to have one day for the good of our souls, specially considering what need we have thereof? This Argument our Saviour Christ useth to prove the Sabbath, Mark 2. 27. The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath:
Now if there be six days allowed for the good of our bodies, how much more should we be willing to have one day for the good of our Souls, specially considering what need we have thereof? This Argument our Saviour christ uses to prove the Sabbath, Mark 2. 27. The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath:
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The Sabbath was made for man, as meat was made for the body;
The Sabbath was made for man, as meat was made for the body;
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and a man cannot be without food, no more can the soul be without the Sabbath;
and a man cannot be without food, no more can the soul be without the Sabbath;
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so that we see, there must be a solemn day set a part for Gods Worship and Service.
so that we see, there must be a solemn day Set a part for God's Worship and Service.
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The Fifth Proposition is this, That as there must be a set day for Gods Worship and Service,
The Fifth Proposition is this, That as there must be a Set day for God's Worship and Service,
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so this day must be one of seven, not one of eight, or nine, or five,
so this day must be one of seven, not one of eight, or nine, or five,
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or four, but one of seven;
or four, but one of seven;
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and this, though it be not naturally moral, yet it is positively moral, though it be not natural, written in the heart of man, as a man:
and this, though it be not naturally moral, yet it is positively moral, though it be not natural, written in the heart of man, as a man:
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if he had no teaching, his conscience would find out that he should not be idle, and steal, and commit murther;
if he had no teaching, his conscience would find out that he should not be idle, and steal, and commit murder;
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the Conscience will grope out these Ordinances and Statutes of God;
the Conscience will grope out these Ordinances and Statutes of God;
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and the Conscience will find out that there must be a set day for Gods Worship and Service;
and the Conscience will find out that there must be a Set day for God's Worship and Service;
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the light of nature will find out that, but that it must be one day of seven, that it cannot find out;
the Light of nature will find out that, but that it must be one day of seven, that it cannot find out;
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but I say, that it is the positive law of God, that it must be one of seven.
but I say, that it is the positive law of God, that it must be one of seven.
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Now, Because it is not written in the heart of man, but in the Commandment of God positively delivered to us, and required of us;
Now, Because it is not written in the heart of man, but in the Commandment of God positively Delivered to us, and required of us;
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I can give no other Reason for it, but only the reason taken out of the Scripture;
I can give no other Reason for it, but only the reason taken out of the Scripture;
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there can be no reason taken from the judgment of man, as other Lawes, the very law of Reason will enforce them;
there can be no reason taken from the judgement of man, as other Laws, the very law of Reason will enforce them;
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but there can be no other reason for this, but only out of the Word of God.
but there can be no other reason for this, but only out of the Word of God.
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The Lord hath commanded, six dayes thou shalt labour, and being his Will, it must be performed;
The Lord hath commanded, six days thou shalt labour, and being his Will, it must be performed;
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for God might require six dayes for himself, and leave us but one day; God might have ordained it so;
for God might require six days for himself, and leave us but one day; God might have ordained it so;
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but God intending we should live by the sweat of our brows the Lord was pleased to allow us six dayes;
but God intending we should live by the sweat of our brows the Lord was pleased to allow us six days;
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now he giving us six dayes, doth reserve unto himself one of seven.
now he giving us six days, does reserve unto himself one of seven.
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Secondly, Another Reason is this, As the Lord hath commanded this seventh day, so he saith it is his day, The seventh day, is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God;
Secondly, another Reason is this, As the Lord hath commanded this seventh day, so he Says it is his day, The seventh day, is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God;
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Now then if the seventh day be the Sabbath of the Lord our God, then we must not divert any of the hours,
Now then if the seventh day be the Sabbath of the Lord our God, then we must not divert any of the hours,
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or any part of the day away;
or any part of the day away;
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when our minds run into the world, we must curbe them, and remember that the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord our God.
when our minds run into the world, we must curb them, and Remember that the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord our God.
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Thirdly, Another Reason is, That our Cattel, and Servants, and Children, may rest as well as our selves, they are to labour six dayes,
Thirdly, another Reason is, That our Cattle, and Servants, and Children, may rest as well as our selves, they Are to labour six days,
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and one of seven they are to rest. Another Reason is, Because he hath sanctified it;
and one of seven they Are to rest. another Reason is, Because he hath sanctified it;
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therefore the Lord blessed the seventh day, and hallowed it.
Therefore the Lord blessed the seventh day, and hallowed it.
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Now then, if the Lord hath sanctified the seventh day, and appointed it, if he hath set it a part for that purpose,
Now then, if the Lord hath sanctified the seventh day, and appointed it, if he hath Set it a part for that purpose,
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for spiritual employments, and not to be filled up with any thing else, we are guilty of Sacriledge,
for spiritual employments, and not to be filled up with any thing Else, we Are guilty of Sacrilege,
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if we do not give him this, as Levit. 27. 28. the Lord saith, Whatsoever is devoted unto the Lord, that is most holy unto him;
if we do not give him this, as Levit. 27. 28. the Lord Says, Whatsoever is devoted unto the Lord, that is most holy unto him;
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now God saith, he hath devoted the seventh day to himself, therefore we are to keep it holy:
now God Says, he hath devoted the seventh day to himself, Therefore we Are to keep it holy:
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Nebuchadnezzar, a very heathen, when he knew that the Vessels came out of the Temple of the Lord, he would not employ them to a common use, Dan. 1. 2. He put them into the house of his god; Nebuchadnezzar, a very heathen, when he knew that the Vessels Come out of the Temple of the Lord, he would not employ them to a Common use, Dan. 1. 2. He put them into the house of his god;
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which was the holiest place he had.
which was the Holiest place he had.
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Fifthly, This is necessary, because we are apt to be worldly, and carnal, and non-resident from Prayer,
Fifthly, This is necessary, Because we Are apt to be worldly, and carnal, and nonresident from Prayer,
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and from the Word, and serious humbling of our selves before God, if we be never so little taken off;
and from the Word, and serious humbling of our selves before God, if we be never so little taken off;
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how suddenly do our minds cleave unto the world, and grow vain, and unfit, and distempered? Now if God should not once in seven dayes, have a day to take us off from the world;
how suddenly do our minds cleave unto the world, and grow vain, and unfit, and distempered? Now if God should not once in seven days, have a day to take us off from the world;
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as six dayes are employed in worldly affairs, so if there were not a seventh day to take us off, there would be no hoe with us;
as six days Are employed in worldly affairs, so if there were not a seventh day to take us off, there would be no hoe with us;
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therefore there must be a whole day to accustom us, and habituate us to the Service of God, otherwise we should drown our selves in the world.
Therefore there must be a Whole day to accustom us, and habituate us to the Service of God, otherwise we should drown our selves in the world.
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The Sixth Proposition is this, That as it must be one of seven, so it is not indifferent which of the seven dayes we keep holy,
The Sixth Proposition is this, That as it must be one of seven, so it is not indifferent which of the seven days we keep holy,
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but it must be that day whereupon God rested, therefore it hath the name of a Sabbath; Sabbath is nothing but rest:
but it must be that day whereupon God rested, Therefore it hath the name of a Sabbath; Sabbath is nothing but rest:
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The reason of the name is Two-fold, First, Because God rested upon that day; And Secondly, Because we are to rest upon that day.
The reason of the name is Twofold, First, Because God rested upon that day; And Secondly, Because we Are to rest upon that day.
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The Seventh Proposition is this, That all that is in the fourth Commandment, is not essential to the Commandment, the fourth Commandment delivers only these Two things,
The Seventh Proposition is this, That all that is in the fourth Commandment, is not essential to the Commandment, the fourth Commandment delivers only these Two things,
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First, That God will have a seventh day; Secondly, That this seventh day is to be the day of Gods rest:
First, That God will have a seventh day; Secondly, That this seventh day is to be the day of God's rest:
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This is the whole meaning of the fourth Commandment: now all other particulars in the fourth Commandment, are not essential to the fourth Commandment;
This is the Whole meaning of the fourth Commandment: now all other particulars in the fourth Commandment, Are not essential to the fourth Commandment;
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as that God made Heaven and Earth in six dayes, and rested the seventh day, &c. It is not essential to the fourth Commandment,
as that God made Heaven and Earth in six days, and rested the seventh day, etc. It is not essential to the fourth Commandment,
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but because at that time when God delivered the Decalogue, there was no greater work then the Creation;
but Because At that time when God Delivered the Decalogue, there was no greater work then the Creation;
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and the rest from that work, was the rest from the greatest work in the world;
and the rest from that work, was the rest from the greatest work in the world;
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therefore it was kept upon the last day of the week, upon which God rested from the Creation:
Therefore it was kept upon the last day of the Week, upon which God rested from the Creation:
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Now the meaning of the fourth Commandment, is in the eighth Verse;
Now the meaning of the fourth Commandment, is in the eighth Verse;
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all the other particulars, are but Commentaries to open it to the Jewes, Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy; this is the fourth Commandment:
all the other particulars, Are but Commentaries to open it to the Jews, remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy; this is the fourth Commandment:
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The Sabbath, that is, the day that God rested on and the day that we are to rest upon:The Sabbath, that is, the day that God rested on and the day that we Are to rest upon:
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this is the holy day that is devoted to the Lord;
this is the holy day that is devoted to the Lord;
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now it was kept upon the last day of the week, because God created heaven and earth, and rested upon that day;
now it was kept upon the last day of the Week, Because God created heaven and earth, and rested upon that day;
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and the Creation of heaven and earth was the greatest work that God then had done.
and the Creation of heaven and earth was the greatest work that God then had done.
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But then you will say, Why doth the Commandment say, That in six dayes God created Heaven and Earth,
But then you will say, Why does the Commandment say, That in six days God created Heaven and Earth,
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and rested the seventh day? and rested the seventh day?
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I Answer, It is no strange thing, to see some things in the Commandments which are not essential to them,
I Answer, It is no strange thing, to see Some things in the commandments which Are not essential to them,
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because the Commandments were delivered to the Jewes:
Because the commandments were Delivered to the Jews:
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though they concern the whole world, yet the persons, that actually stood before God, when the Decalogue was delivered, were only the Jewes, Deut. 5. 22. God spake to the Jewes;
though they concern the Whole world, yet the Persons, that actually stood before God, when the Decalogue was Delivered, were only the Jews, Deuteronomy 5. 22. God spoke to the Jews;
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now no wonder, God speaking to the Jewes, did speak divers particulars according to them,
now no wonder, God speaking to the Jews, did speak diverse particulars according to them,
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and in their phrase, which if we had been alive, and they to succeed us, God would have spoken according to us,
and in their phrase, which if we had been alive, and they to succeed us, God would have spoken according to us,
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as he did according to them.
as he did according to them.
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2. Secondly, We see plainly, there are some things in the Commandments, which do not concern the whole world,
2. Secondly, We see plainly, there Are Some things in the commandments, which do not concern the Whole world,
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but only the Nation of the Jewes, as in the first Commandment, I have brought thee out of the Land of Egypt, out of the house of Bondage:
but only the nation of the Jews, as in the First Commandment, I have brought thee out of the Land of Egypt, out of the house of Bondage:
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[ Thou shalt have no other gods but me: ] That is the Commandment;
[ Thou shalt have no other God's but me: ] That is the Commandment;
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but though they, together with the other, were put into the Tables of Stone, yet it concerns only the Jewes.
but though they, together with the other, were put into the Tables of Stone, yet it concerns only the Jews.
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'Tis true indeed, it is a type of our deliverance, that we are delivered from Hell,
It's true indeed, it is a type of our deliverance, that we Are Delivered from Hell,
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and Sin, and Satan, as they were delivered out of Egypt, and the house of Bondage;
and since, and Satan, as they were Delivered out of Egypt, and the house of Bondage;
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but literally these words belong only to the Jews; and the Commandment is this, Thou shalt have no other gods but me;
but literally these words belong only to the jews; and the Commandment is this, Thou shalt have no other God's but me;
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So it is for the fourth Commandment.
So it is for the fourth Commandment.
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Again, There is something in the Fifth Commandment, that doth not concern us, but only them, Honour thy Father and thy Mother, &c. [ That thy dayes may be long in the Land which the thy God giveth thee ] that belongs only to the Jews, it is meant particularly of the Land of Canaan. This then is the effect of the Commandment, Honour thy Father and thy Mother, that thy dayes may be long in the Land of Canaan.
Again, There is something in the Fifth Commandment, that does not concern us, but only them, Honour thy Father and thy Mother, etc. [ That thy days may be long in the Land which the thy God gives thee ] that belongs only to the jews, it is meant particularly of the Land of Canaan. This then is the Effect of the Commandment, Honour thy Father and thy Mother, that thy days may be long in the Land of Canaan.
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So that the first words are the Commandment, and the latter part belongs only to the Jewes:
So that the First words Are the Commandment, and the latter part belongs only to the Jews:
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So Deut. 5. 14. the Fourth Commandment, it was put into the Tables of Stone thus, Remember the seventh day to keep it holy,
So Deuteronomy 5. 14. the Fourth Commandment, it was put into the Tables of Stone thus, remember the seventh day to keep it holy,
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for the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God:
for the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God:
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in it thou shalt do no manner of work, thou nor thy Son nor thy Daughter, &c. that thy man-servant,
in it thou shalt do no manner of work, thou nor thy Son nor thy Daughter, etc. that thy manservant,
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and thy maidservant may rest as well as thou; that belongs to us, as well as to them;and thy maidservant may rest as well as thou; that belongs to us, as well as to them;
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but then it follows, Remember thou wert a servant in the Land of Egypt: Here you see the Jewes have another Argument, besides the Arguments that we have;
but then it follows, remember thou Wertenberg a servant in the Land of Egypt: Here you see the Jews have Another Argument, beside the Arguments that we have;
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but though we have not that Argument, yet the Commandment stands still, and the Commandment is only thus much;
but though we have not that Argument, yet the Commandment Stands still, and the Commandment is only thus much;
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namely, That there must be a Seventh day, and that seventh day God rested upon:
namely, That there must be a Seventh day, and that seventh day God rested upon:
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now whereas the Jewes kept the last day of the week, that was only by a temporary Commandment,
now whereas the Jews kept the last day of the Week, that was only by a temporary Commandment,
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because the making of heaven and earth, was the greatest thing that God had then done,
Because the making of heaven and earth, was the greatest thing that God had then done,
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and God rested from that upon that day; but now if God work a greater work then the Creating of heaven and earth,
and God rested from that upon that day; but now if God work a greater work then the Creating of heaven and earth,
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and rest from that, then by vertue of the fourth Commandment, we are to keep that day holy, upon which he rested from that work.
and rest from that, then by virtue of the fourth Commandment, we Are to keep that day holy, upon which he rested from that work.
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Now I come to the Eighth Proposition, That this Fourth Commandment, concerning a Sabbath day, concerning the keeping of a Seventh day holy, it is a continual Commandment, alwayes to abide in the Church of God;
Now I come to the Eighth Proposition, That this Fourth Commandment, Concerning a Sabbath day, Concerning the keeping of a Seventh day holy, it is a continual Commandment, always to abide in the Church of God;
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I will prove it by divers Arguments, that it was not to continue only in the time of the Jewes,
I will prove it by diverse Arguments, that it was not to continue only in the time of the Jews,
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but it is to abide alwayes in the Church to the coming of the Son of man;
but it is to abide always in the Church to the coming of the Son of man;
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there is not a jot of Ceremony in the fourth Commandment.
there is not a jot of Ceremony in the fourth Commandment.
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The First Reason is, Because God did institute the Sabbath before there was any room for Ceremonies;
The First Reason is, Because God did institute the Sabbath before there was any room for Ceremonies;
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it was commanded to Adam in his Innocency: Now all Ceremonies did prefigure Christ;
it was commanded to Adam in his Innocency: Now all Ceremonies did prefigure christ;
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and before Adam fell, there was no Promise of the Seed of the Woman, nor no need of it,
and before Adam fell, there was no Promise of the Seed of the Woman, nor no need of it,
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and so no need of a Figure to represent it;
and so no need of a Figure to represent it;
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but before Adam fell, the Sabbath was prescribed, Gen. 2. 2, 3. On the seventh day God rested from all that he had made,
but before Adam fell, the Sabbath was prescribed, Gen. 2. 2, 3. On the seventh day God rested from all that he had made,
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so that God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it: so that God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it:
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So that you see God having rested upon this day, he sanctified it, and put holiness upon it;
So that you see God having rested upon this day, he sanctified it, and put holiness upon it;
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therefore we are not to name that Common, which he hath named Holy;
Therefore we Are not to name that Common, which he hath nam Holy;
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now though we do not read of Adams keeping this day, nor Abels, nor Enochs, nor Noahs, nor Abrahams, nor Isaacs, nor Jacobs; yet it doth not follow it was not kept:
now though we do not read of Adams keeping this day, nor Abel's, nor Enochs, nor Noahs, nor Abrahams, nor Isaacs, nor Jacobs; yet it does not follow it was not kept:
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for Moses doth not take in hand to set down the actions of the Fathers, but only generally:
for Moses does not take in hand to Set down the actions of the Father's, but only generally:
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for you see what a short story we have of Methushelah a good man, though he lived a thousand years almost,
for you see what a short story we have of Methuselah a good man, though he lived a thousand Years almost,
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yet we have scarce Three Syllables concerning him.
yet we have scarce Three Syllables Concerning him.
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Now sith Moses did not undertake to set down all that they did, therefore they might keep the Sabbath,
Now sith Moses did not undertake to Set down all that they did, Therefore they might keep the Sabbath,
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though he did not set it down:
though he did not Set it down:
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neither afterwards doth he set it down for 319. years, and 111. years, which 430. years, to the time of the Judges, we have nothing spoken of concerning the Sabbath;
neither afterwards does he Set it down for 319. Years, and 111. Years, which 430. Years, to the time of the Judges, we have nothing spoken of Concerning the Sabbath;
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therefore seeing God did Institute it to Adam in his Innocency, that is enough;
Therefore seeing God did Institute it to Adam in his Innocency, that is enough;
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but what though the Fathers had not kept it holy, doth it therefore follow that we must not keep it holy? They had many wives, doth it therefore follow that we must have many wives? So, suppose they did not sanctifie the seventh day, (though we can see no proof that they did not) yet this is enough, That God did sanctifie it before any Ceremony was.
but what though the Father's had not kept it holy, does it Therefore follow that we must not keep it holy? They had many wives, does it Therefore follow that we must have many wives? So, suppose they did not sanctify the seventh day, (though we can see no proof that they did not) yet this is enough, That God did sanctify it before any Ceremony was.
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Again, Though we do not read that they practised this, yet the Scripture doth intimate to us that they did it.
Again, Though we do not read that they practised this, yet the Scripture does intimate to us that they did it.
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The Second Argument to prove this, is out of Exod. 16. 23. before the Law was delivered upon Mount Sinai, before the Commandment was spoken from Horeb; yet you may see that the Sabbath is spoken of,
The Second Argument to prove this, is out of Exod 16. 23. before the Law was Delivered upon Mount Sinai, before the Commandment was spoken from Horeb; yet you may see that the Sabbath is spoken of,
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and the Lord doth finde fault with Israel, for not keeping of it, which intimateth it was a day they well knew,
and the Lord does find fault with Israel, for not keeping of it, which intimateth it was a day they well knew,
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and the Lord saith afterwards to Moses, How long will ye refuse to keep my Laws and Statutes? As in the 28. vers. the Lord there speaks of a Sabbath,
and the Lord Says afterwards to Moses, How long will you refuse to keep my Laws and Statutes? As in the 28. vers. the Lord there speaks of a Sabbath,
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as a day well known unto them, that it was commanded to be sanctified by them,
as a day well known unto them, that it was commanded to be sanctified by them,
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and this was before the delivering of the Ceremonial Law;
and this was before the delivering of the Ceremonial Law;
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therefore it is not a ceremonial Law, but a positive Law, equipollent with the moral Law.
Therefore it is not a ceremonial Law, but a positive Law, equipollent with the moral Law.
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A Third Reason is, Because it was written by the finger of God in Tabels of stone and put into the Ark, Exod. 31. 18. and Deut. 10. 12. the Commandments were written upon Two tables of stone,
A Third Reason is, Because it was written by the finger of God in Tabels of stone and put into the Ark, Exod 31. 18. and Deuteronomy 10. 12. the commandments were written upon Two tables of stone,
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and by the finger of God;
and by the finger of God;
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Now all Divines, in all ages, agree upon this, that the writing of this Commandment in the Two tables of stone, is an evident Argument of the morality of it.
Now all Divines, in all ages, agree upon this, that the writing of this Commandment in the Two tables of stone, is an evident Argument of the morality of it.
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For as a Reverend Divine saith, Not to think the Fourth Commandment to be moral, is the way to all Atheisme,
For as a Reverend Divine Says, Not to think the Fourth Commandment to be moral, is the Way to all Atheism,
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for if one should say the Fourth Commandment is not moral, but ceremonial;
for if one should say the Fourth Commandment is not moral, but ceremonial;
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another might step up the next year and say the Second, and the Fifth, is not:
Another might step up the next year and say the Second, and the Fifth, is not:
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So that whereas the Law is written by the finger of God in tables of stone,
So that whereas the Law is written by the finger of God in tables of stone,
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if we root it out of the tables of stone, we shall root it out of the heart of man;
if we root it out of the tables of stone, we shall root it out of the heart of man;
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therefore the writing of it in the tables of stone, is an evident Argument of the morality of it to all ages.
Therefore the writing of it in the tables of stone, is an evident Argument of the morality of it to all ages.
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A Fourth Argument is this, The Lord doth urge this Commandment, more then any other Commandment in the Decalogue;
A Fourth Argument is this, The Lord does urge this Commandment, more then any other Commandment in the Decalogue;
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so that a man may question the First, or Second, or any of the Ten as well as this;
so that a man may question the First, or Second, or any of the Ten as well as this;
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for first we know that God hath made this Commandment larger then any of the rest:
for First we know that God hath made this Commandment larger then any of the rest:
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Secondly hee hath made it stronger, and urged it with more arguments then any of the rest. 3. he hath fixed a memento, remember before it:
Secondly he hath made it Stronger, and urged it with more Arguments then any of the rest. 3. he hath fixed a memento, Remember before it:
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As who should say, Be carefull of this, and take heed of forgetting it, take heed of those that shall teach you the contrary, that this Commandment is not morall. 4. It is negatively delivered, and affirmatively;
As who should say, Be careful of this, and take heed of forgetting it, take heed of those that shall teach you the contrary, that this Commandment is not moral. 4. It is negatively Delivered, and affirmatively;
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the other delivered only one way; either affirmatively only, as the Fifth, Honour thy Father and Mother:
the other Delivered only one Way; either affirmatively only, as the Fifth, Honour thy Father and Mother:
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or else negatively only, as all the rest:
or Else negatively only, as all the rest:
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There is never a Commandment delivered both negatively and affirmatively, but only the Fourth, as, Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy; there it is delivered affirmatively:
There is never a Commandment Delivered both negatively and affirmatively, but only the Fourth, as, remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy; there it is Delivered affirmatively:
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And afterwards it is delivered negatively, In it thou shalt do no manner of work, thou,
And afterwards it is Delivered negatively, In it thou shalt do no manner of work, thou,
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nor thy son, nor thy daughter, &c. The Lord hath delivered it both wayes; noting, that this Commandment is equall and equipollent with the other:nor thy son, nor thy daughter, etc. The Lord hath Delivered it both ways; noting, that this Commandment is equal and equipollent with the other:
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and the Lord did this in infinite wisdome, because he had not written this Commandment in the heart of man by the light of nature,
and the Lord did this in infinite Wisdom, Because he had not written this Commandment in the heart of man by the Light of nature,
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therefore the Lord did urge it more with Arguments, that what was wanting in the light of nature, might be supplyed by the pressing of Arguments.
Therefore the Lord did urge it more with Arguments, that what was wanting in the Light of nature, might be supplied by the pressing of Arguments.
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5. Another Argument is, Because if this be not morall, then we have not Ten morall Commandments, there are but Nine: now this is false;
5. another Argument is, Because if this be not moral, then we have not Ten moral commandments, there Are but Nine: now this is false;
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for the Scripture tels us, that the Commandments are Ten, as Deut. 10. 4. it is not an Ecclesiasticall thing,
for the Scripture tells us, that the commandments Are Ten, as Deuteronomy 10. 4. it is not an Ecclesiastical thing,
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but the Lord hath said it, as you may see there:
but the Lord hath said it, as you may see there:
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And he wrote upon the Tables according to the first writing, the Ten Commandments, which the Lord spake unto you in the Mount, out of the midst of the fire. The Lord spake Ten Commandments;And he wrote upon the Tables according to the First writing, the Ten commandments, which the Lord spoke unto you in the Mount, out of the midst of the fire. The Lord spoke Ten commandments;
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now if the Fourth Commandment be not morall, there be not ten Commandments:
now if the Fourth Commandment be not moral, there be not ten commandments:
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And you may as well deny the Articles of the Faith, and the Petitions of the Lords Prayer, as the ten Commandments. The Sixth Argument is this;
And you may as well deny the Articles of the Faith, and the Petitions of the lords Prayer, as the ten commandments. The Sixth Argument is this;
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Christ tels us plainely, that it is a morall Commandment, Matth. 24. 20. Pray (saith he) that your flight be not in the winter, nor on the Sabbath day.
christ tells us plainly, that it is a moral Commandment, Matthew 24. 20. Pray (Says he) that your flight be not in the winter, nor on the Sabbath day.
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Our Saviour Christ here prophesied of the destruction of Jerusalem, which was forty yeares after Christs Ascension,
Our Saviour christ Here prophesied of the destruction of Jerusalem, which was forty Years After Christ Ascension,
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when all Ceremonies were ceased, as Paul had proclaimed before the destruction of Jerusalem, That if any man would be circumcised, Christ should profit him nothing, Galat. 5. 2. That is,
when all Ceremonies were ceased, as Paul had proclaimed before the destruction of Jerusalem, That if any man would be circumcised, christ should profit him nothing, Galatians 5. 2. That is,
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if he would keep the Ceremonial Law:
if he would keep the Ceremonial Law:
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Now Christ bids those that should live forty years after the Ceremonies were ceased, I would have you have a care of the Sabbath,
Now christ bids those that should live forty Years After the Ceremonies were ceased, I would have you have a care of the Sabbath,
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and delight in hearing of the word of God, and meditating upon it, and so forth;
and delight in hearing of the word of God, and meditating upon it, and so forth;
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and if any occasion come that you fall into the hands of your enemies, pray that your flight be not in the Winter, nor on the Sabbath day:
and if any occasion come that you fallen into the hands of your enemies, pray that your flight be not in the Winter, nor on the Sabbath day:
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as who should say, If it be in the Winter, that will do hurt, and be troublesome to your bodies:
as who should say, If it be in the Winter, that will do hurt, and be troublesome to your bodies:
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and so if you fly upon the Sabbath day, that will trouble your consciences, if you regard Gods commandment and the good of your own consciences;
and so if you fly upon the Sabbath day, that will trouble your Consciences, if you regard God's Commandment and the good of your own Consciences;
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if you regard or fear Gods name, it will grieve you to fly on the Sabbath day, whereby you shall be deprived of the Congregation of Gods Saints;
if you regard or Fear God's name, it will grieve you to fly on the Sabbath day, whereby you shall be deprived of the Congregation of God's Saints;
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therefore pray that your flight be not upon that day: Intimating, that it was Morall;
Therefore pray that your flight be not upon that day: Intimating, that it was Moral;
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for if it had been Ceremoniall, he would not have wished them to pray that it might not be upon that day.
for if it had been Ceremonial, he would not have wished them to pray that it might not be upon that day.
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Now whereas our Saviour doth so often condemn the Pharisees in regard of their strictnesse of the Sabbath;
Now whereas our Saviour does so often condemn the Pharisees in regard of their strictness of the Sabbath;
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it is not as if he did disallow the keeping of it; but they were foolishly precise, they strained at a gnat, and swallowed a camel;
it is not as if he did disallow the keeping of it; but they were foolishly precise, they strained At a gnat, and swallowed a camel;
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they crowded out, and regarded not Mercy and Judgment, they would not pull a poor beast out of a pit,
they crowded out, and regarded not Mercy and Judgement, they would not pull a poor beast out of a pit,
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or relieve a poor man upon the Sabbath day:
or relieve a poor man upon the Sabbath day:
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they found fault that a man should be helped from deaths door by our Saviour upon the Sabbath, this was their folly.
they found fault that a man should be helped from death's door by our Saviour upon the Sabbath, this was their folly.
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Now our Saviour did not condemn strict keeping of the Sabbath, but he did condemn their Superstition;
Now our Saviour did not condemn strict keeping of the Sabbath, but he did condemn their Superstition;
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for ever since Adams time, it was lawful to do works of Mercy on the Sabbath, it was Lawful to pull a beast out of the pit,
for ever since Adams time, it was lawful to do works of Mercy on the Sabbath, it was Lawful to pull a beast out of the pit,
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and do works of Mercy, and Necessity upon the Sabbath day.
and do works of Mercy, and Necessity upon the Sabbath day.
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And, whereas the Law saith, The Jews might not kindle a fire on the Sabbath day,
And, whereas the Law Says, The jews might not kindle a fire on the Sabbath day,
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if we were in their case, we might not neither; for they were in the Wildernesse, in an hot Countrey, where they needed no Fire,
if we were in their case, we might not neither; for they were in the Wilderness, in an hight Country, where they needed no Fire,
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and having their Food provided to their hands.
and having their Food provided to their hands.
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And being in an hot Countrey, if they kindled a Fire, it was out of wantonnesse;
And being in an hight Country, if they kindled a Fire, it was out of wantonness;
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but if it had been a cold Countrey, in Adams time, and Abrahams time, and in all times, it was lawful to kindle a Fire.
but if it had been a cold Country, in Adams time, and Abrahams time, and in all times, it was lawful to kindle a Fire.
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Againe, another Argument is this, The very Heathen themselves have ever kept a Sabbath day, though they could not tell which the day was;
Again, Another Argument is this, The very Heathen themselves have ever kept a Sabbath day, though they could not tell which the day was;
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some kept the Eighth day, and some the Ninth, yet they ever kept a Sabbath day:
Some kept the Eighth day, and Some the Ninth, yet they ever kept a Sabbath day:
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Yea, it is certain, many of the Heathen themselves kept the Sabbath after their manner.
Yea, it is certain, many of the Heathen themselves kept the Sabbath After their manner.
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Alexandrinus, a godly Father, that lived but a little after Christ, saith, That the Heathen did count the Seventh day, an Holy day.Alexandrian, a godly Father, that lived but a little After christ, Says, That the Heathen did count the Seventh day, an Holy day.
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And it is related of Alexander Severus Emperour of Rome, though he were a Pagan,
And it is related of Alexander Severus Emperor of Room, though he were a Pagan,
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and Infidel, yet every Sabbath day, he retired from his Warlike affaires, and went up into the Capitol to worship his gods.
and Infidel, yet every Sabbath day, he retired from his Warlike affairs, and went up into the Capitol to worship his God's.
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And it is reported againe in Heathen Histories, our boyes go not to School upon the Sabbath day,
And it is reported again in Heathen Histories, our boys go not to School upon the Sabbath day,
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neither are Humane Arts taught on that day; but we have a Rest upon that day:
neither Are Humane Arts taught on that day; but we have a Rest upon that day:
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Nay, some of the Heathens tell us, That they keep it from the Creation; therefore Philo tells us, That the Sabbath day, is the Creation day:
Nay, Some of the heathens tell us, That they keep it from the Creation; Therefore Philo tells us, That the Sabbath day, is the Creation day:
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and divers other poor people, that never had Scripture, or Prophet, or Minister among them,
and diverse other poor people, that never had Scripture, or Prophet, or Minister among them,
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but went meerly by the light of Nature, and what they had learned from their Ancestors and Fathers, they did keep the Sabbath day.
but went merely by the Light of Nature, and what they had learned from their Ancestors and Father's, they did keep the Sabbath day.
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Nay, one of them saith, That on the Seventh day, all the Host of Heaven and Earth was finished.
Nay, one of them Says, That on the Seventh day, all the Host of Heaven and Earth was finished.
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Therefore seeing the very Heathen have learned to keep this day Holy, it is an Evident Argument, that this is a Moral Commandement.
Therefore seeing the very Heathen have learned to keep this day Holy, it is an Evident Argument, that this is a Moral Commandment.
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I conclude the Proof of this Point, with the saying of our Saviour Christ, Mat. 5. 18. Heaven and Earth shall passe away,
I conclude the Proof of this Point, with the saying of our Saviour christ, Mathew 5. 18. Heaven and Earth shall pass away,
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but not one jot or title of the Law shall passe away: but not one jot or title of the Law shall pass away:
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Marke, our Saviour saith there, that there shall not one jot or title of the Decalogue passe away.
Mark, our Saviour Says there, that there shall not one jot or title of the Decalogue pass away.
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As for the Ceremonial, and Judicial law, they stand not still, but the whole compasse of them is removed, the Ceremonial Law is quite and clean abolished;
As for the Ceremonial, and Judicial law, they stand not still, but the Whole compass of them is removed, the Ceremonial Law is quite and clean abolished;
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and the Judicial Law, in many particulars;
and the Judicial Law, in many particulars;
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therefore our Saviour meant it not of those two Laws, but he speaks of the Decalogue,
Therefore our Saviour meant it not of those two Laws, but he speaks of the Decalogue,
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and he saith, Heaven and Earth shall passe away, before one jot of it shall passe away, much lesse an whole branch be rooted out.
and he Says, Heaven and Earth shall pass away, before one jot of it shall pass away, much less an Whole branch be rooted out.
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And Gal. 3. 10. the Apostle saith, Cursed is every one that continues not in all things that are written in this Law to do them:
And Gal. 3. 10. the Apostle Says, Cursed is every one that continues not in all things that Are written in this Law to do them:
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not only he that continueth not in the first, or second, or third Commandment, but he that continueth not in the fourth,
not only he that Continueth not in the First, or second, or third Commandment, but he that Continueth not in the fourth,
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and fifth, and all the rest.
and fifth, and all the rest.
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And Jam. 2. 10. the Apostle there saith, If a man should keep the whole Law of God,
And Jam. 2. 10. the Apostle there Says, If a man should keep the Whole Law of God,
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and be guilty only in one point, he is guilty of all. and be guilty only in one point, he is guilty of all.
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Suppose thou didst keep the Three first Commandments, and all the Six last, if thou keepest not the Fourth Commandment, thou art guilty of the breach of all the Commandments.
Suppose thou didst keep the Three First commandments, and all the Six last, if thou Keepest not the Fourth Commandment, thou art guilty of the breach of all the commandments.
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I let this passe, and come now to the last Proposition, which is this, That though the last day of the week were kept for the Sabbath, till the coming of Christ,
I let this pass, and come now to the last Proposition, which is this, That though the last day of the Week were kept for the Sabbath, till the coming of christ,
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yet the first day of the week, that seventh day, is now the Lords Day, and is so to continue to the end of the World:
yet the First day of the Week, that seventh day, is now the lords Day, and is so to continue to the end of the World:
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I frame it thus, The change of the seventh day, to the first day of the week, is not by Ecclesiastical Law, or by the Law of man,
I frame it thus, The change of the seventh day, to the First day of the Week, is not by Ecclesiastical Law, or by the Law of man,
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or Apostolical Tradition, but it is by the Institution, and express Commandment of God.
or Apostolical Tradition, but it is by the Institution, and express Commandment of God.
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The first Argument to prove it, is taken out of Psal. 118. 24. It is an Argument used by the Church of God in all Ages, ever since twelve hundred years agoe.
The First Argument to prove it, is taken out of Psalm 118. 24. It is an Argument used by the Church of God in all Ages, ever since twelve hundred Years ago.
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Saint Austin did use it in his time, the Psalmist Prophecieth of the Resurrection of Christ, the Stone which the builders refused, is become the Head-stone of the Corner, this is the Lords doing,
Saint Austin did use it in his time, the Psalmist Prophesieth of the Resurrection of christ, the Stone which the Builders refused, is become the Headstone of the Corner, this is the lords doing,
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and it is marvellous in our eyes. and it is marvellous in our eyes.
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(Our Saviour Christ, Mat. 21. doth expound it of his Crucifying, and Resurrection) This is the day that the Lord hath made, we will be glad and rejoyce in it.
(Our Saviour christ, Mathew 21. does expound it of his Crucifying, and Resurrection) This is the day that the Lord hath made, we will be glad and rejoice in it.
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The Psalmist speaks here of the Resurrection of Christ;
The Psalmist speaks Here of the Resurrection of christ;
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now speaking of this very day, saith he, This is The day that the Lord hath made:
now speaking of this very day, Says he, This is The day that the Lord hath made:
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And we for our part, that are godly, and desire to be built upon this Corner Stone, we will be glad, and rejoyce in it;
And we for our part, that Are godly, and desire to be built upon this Corner Stone, we will be glad, and rejoice in it;
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we will keep it as a glorious day; a day of Thanksgiving, and Rejoycing in God.
we will keep it as a glorious day; a day of Thanksgiving, and Rejoicing in God.
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The thing is plain, see Isa. 56. 1, 2 the Prophet Prophecyeth of the Day of Christ,
The thing is plain, see Isaiah 56. 1, 2 the Prophet Prophesieth of the Day of christ,
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and saith, They are blessed that keep the Sabbath, thus saith the Lord, Keep Judgement,
and Says, They Are blessed that keep the Sabbath, thus Says the Lord, Keep Judgement,
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and Justice, for my Salvation is at hand to come, and my Righteousness is to be revealed:
and justice, for my Salvation is At hand to come, and my Righteousness is to be revealed:
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Blessed is the man that doth this, and keepeth my Sabbaths. This is a Prophecie of the day of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ;Blessed is the man that does this, and Keepeth my Sabbaths. This is a Prophecy of the day of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ;
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and he pronounceth a blessing upon those that keep the Sabbath in those dayes.
and he pronounceth a blessing upon those that keep the Sabbath in those days.
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Again, Isa. 11. 10. it was Prophecied of old, that the first day of the week, should be the Sabbath day, the Lords day:
Again, Isaiah 11. 10. it was Prophesied of old, that the First day of the Week, should be the Sabbath day, the lords day:
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In that day, there shall be a Root of Jesse, which shall stand up for an Ensigne to the people, In that day, there shall be a Root of Jesse, which shall stand up for an Ensign to the people,
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and the Nations shall flie unto it, and his Rest shall be Glorious: Not only the Fathers Rest shall be glorious, when he had Created Heaven, and Earth,and the nations shall fly unto it, and his Rest shall be Glorious: Not only the Father's Rest shall be glorious, when he had Created Heaven, and Earth,
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and rested the seventh day, but Christs Rest also shall be glorious;
and rested the seventh day, but Christ Rest also shall be glorious;
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for all Divines agree, that the Prophet speaks of the Rest of Christ, from the work of Redemption;
for all Divines agree, that the Prophet speaks of the Rest of christ, from the work of Redemption;
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now his Rest shall be glorious.
now his Rest shall be glorious.
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As God the Father Rested from his work, and his Rest was glorious for four thousand years together;
As God the Father Rested from his work, and his Rest was glorious for four thousand Years together;
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so Christs Rest from his work shall be glorious, there shall be glory and honour put upon it,
so Christ Rest from his work shall be glorious, there shall be glory and honour put upon it,
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as well as upon the Rest of the Father, when he Rested from makeing of Heaven and Earth.
as well as upon the Rest of the Father, when he Rested from making of Heaven and Earth.
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Secondly, Another Argument to prove this, is out of Rev. 1. 10. there Saint John speaking of the first day of the week, the Spirit of the Lord calls it the Lords Day, I was in the Spirit on the Lords Day, so that it is not by Apostolical Tradition only, Secondly, another Argument to prove this, is out of Rev. 1. 10. there Saint John speaking of the First day of the Week, the Spirit of the Lord calls it the lords Day, I was in the Spirit on the lords Day, so that it is not by Apostolical Tradition only,
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but by the Institution of God himself, he doth call it the Lords Day, I was in the Spirit upon the Lords Day;
but by the Institution of God himself, he does call it the lords Day, I was in the Spirit upon the lords Day;
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he calls the first day of the week the Lords Day, by the same reason that the Sacrament is called the Lords Supper.
he calls the First day of the Week the lords Day, by the same reason that the Sacrament is called the lords Supper.
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Now the Sacrament is so called, because the Lord Instituted it, and therefore it must be Holy:
Now the Sacrament is so called, Because the Lord Instituted it, and Therefore it must be Holy:
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so the Lords Day is called so, because the Lord Instituted it, and therefore it must be kept Holy.
so the lords Day is called so, Because the Lord Instituted it, and Therefore it must be kept Holy.
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Another Argument is this, Our Saviour Christ himself doth Intitle himself to be the Lord of the Sabbath,
another Argument is this, Our Saviour christ himself does Entitle himself to be the Lord of the Sabbath,
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and therefore able to alter it, and change it, and appoint what businesse is to be done,
and Therefore able to altar it, and change it, and appoint what business is to be done,
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and what not to be done, upon that day;
and what not to be done, upon that day;
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he doth openly profess, that he is Lord of the Sabbath, Mark 2. 28. and John 5. 23. he saith, They shall Honour the Son, as they Honour the Father;
he does openly profess, that he is Lord of the Sabbath, Mark 2. 28. and John 5. 23. he Says, They shall Honour the Son, as they Honour the Father;
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As they honour the Father with a Sabbath, in regard of his Rest from the work of Creation,
As they honour the Father with a Sabbath, in regard of his Rest from the work of Creation,
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so they shall honour the Son with a Sabbath, in regard of his Rest from the work of Redemption, which being compared with Rev. 1. 10. where it is called the Lords Day:
so they shall honour the Son with a Sabbath, in regard of his Rest from the work of Redemption, which being compared with Rev. 1. 10. where it is called the lords Day:
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These two being put together, do plainly prove it.
These two being put together, do plainly prove it.
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Fourthly, Christ himself did command his Apostles to keep this day, it was not by the Apostles counsel, Fourthly, christ himself did command his Apostles to keep this day, it was not by the Apostles counsel,
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as if they would set up this day in the Church, as some would have it,
as if they would Set up this day in the Church, as Some would have it,
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but Christ did command them so to do;
but christ did command them so to do;
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for the Apostles did deliver nothing Generally to the Church, but what they received from the Lord,
for the Apostles did deliver nothing Generally to the Church, but what they received from the Lord,
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as Paul saith, What I have received from the Lord, that I declare unto you, 1 Cor. 11. But I will prove it was the Commandment of Christ to them, by this Argument,
as Paul Says, What I have received from the Lord, that I declare unto you, 1 Cor. 11. But I will prove it was the Commandment of christ to them, by this Argument,
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Because the first day of the week was alwayes kept for the assemblies of the people of God,
Because the First day of the Week was always kept for the assemblies of the people of God,
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before the Apostles durst order any thing in the Church:
before the Apostles durst order any thing in the Church:
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the Apostles never durst undertake to set up any order in the Church, until the Holy Ghost fell upon them in fiery tongues,
the Apostles never durst undertake to Set up any order in the Church, until the Holy Ghost fell upon them in fiery tongues,
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and that was fourty dayes after.
and that was fourty days After.
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Now the first day of the week was kept long before this, John 20. 19. they kept the first day of the week:
Now the First day of the Week was kept long before this, John 20. 19. they kept the First day of the Week:
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and again the next week, ver. 26. they kept the first day of the week; and Luke 24. they kept the first day of the week.
and again the next Week, ver. 26. they kept the First day of the Week; and Lycia 24. they kept the First day of the Week.
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And if you compare three or four places of Scripture together, as Mat. 28. 16. 20. together with John 20. 19. 26. we shall see plainly in John, that they did meet upon the first day of the week,
And if you compare three or four places of Scripture together, as Mathew 28. 16. 20. together with John 20. 19. 26. we shall see plainly in John, that they did meet upon the First day of the Week,
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and in Mat. 28. we shall see that Christ appointed them so to do, it was by his Commandment.
and in Mathew 28. we shall see that christ appointed them so to do, it was by his Commandment.
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Fifthly, Another Argument to prove that it is by Divine Institution, and not by Humane Ordinance, is this, Fifthly, another Argument to prove that it is by Divine Institution, and not by Humane Ordinance, is this,
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Because the Wisdome of Jesus Christ, would never have committed such a weighty thing as this is to the Judgement of man.
Because the Wisdom of jesus christ, would never have committed such a weighty thing as this is to the Judgement of man.
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Certainly the Lord Jesus Christ, before his ascending up unto his Father, would never have left things so raw,
Certainly the Lord jesus christ, before his ascending up unto his Father, would never have left things so raw,
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and uncertain, and imperfect, as to leave such a Branch of such a Sacred Ordinance, to be at the Arbitrament of men, being so apt to take liberty,
and uncertain, and imperfect, as to leave such a Branch of such a Sacred Ordinance, to be At the Arbitrament of men, being so apt to take liberty,
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and so negligent to keep any day Holy, surely the Lord would never have left it to the Arbitrament of men.
and so negligent to keep any day Holy, surely the Lord would never have left it to the Arbitrament of men.
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Therefore we may well conclude, it is to be found in Scripture by Ordination of God;
Therefore we may well conclude, it is to be found in Scripture by Ordination of God;
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for mark what the Apostle saith, As ▪ Moses was faithful in all his house,
for mark what the Apostle Says, As ▪ Moses was faithful in all his house,
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so Christ is faithful in all his house, Heb. 3. 2, 3. He proves that Christ is more faithful then Moses: Now Moses was faithful,so christ is faithful in all his house, Hebrew 3. 2, 3. He Proves that christ is more faithful then Moses: Now Moses was faithful,
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for he delivered the whole mind of God to the people of Israel, there was nothing left out,
for he Delivered the Whole mind of God to the people of Israel, there was nothing left out,
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for time, or place, or manner;
for time, or place, or manner;
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there was not any Ceremony in the worship of God left out, but he delivered all to them, he was faithful.
there was not any Ceremony in the worship of God left out, but he Delivered all to them, he was faithful.
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So Christ is faithful in his house, therefore seeing Christ knew how ready men were to neglect,
So christ is faithful in his house, Therefore seeing christ knew how ready men were to neglect,
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and prophane the Sabbath, plain reason tells us, that he would order it himself.
and profane the Sabbath, plain reason tells us, that he would order it himself.
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Again, Who should Institute any Ordinance in the Church, but only he that is the Head of the Church?
Again, Who should Institute any Ordinance in the Church, but only he that is the Head of the Church?
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Again, Another Argument is this, It hath been the Practice of all holy men since the Apostles daies, to keep this day.
Again, another Argument is this, It hath been the Practice of all holy men since the Apostles days, to keep this day.
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That it was the practice of the Apostles, that you will grant, that they kept the first day of the week.
That it was the practice of the Apostles, that you will grant, that they kept the First day of the Week.
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Now if there were no Argument but this, that the Apostles did keep it, this were enough to prove the change of the day,
Now if there were no Argument but this, that the Apostles did keep it, this were enough to prove the change of the day,
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when we find that the Apostles did sanctifie this day, this were proof enough to stay our mindes;
when we find that the Apostles did sanctify this day, this were proof enough to stay our minds;
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for certainly they had a more Infallible guidance and direction then we have, and they insisted upon this day, 1 Cor. 16. 1. 2. They, ordained,
for Certainly they had a more Infallible guidance and direction then we have, and they insisted upon this day, 1 Cor. 16. 1. 2. They, ordained,
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and John the Divine kept this day, though he were in the place of his banishment, where he could hear no Sermon,
and John the Divine kept this day, though he were in the place of his banishment, where he could hear no Sermon,
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but was all alone, yet he would keep the Sabbath, on the first day of the week,
but was all alone, yet he would keep the Sabbath, on the First day of the Week,
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and the Lord rewarded his sanctifying of this day, by declaring the Revelation unto him, to incourage all good people to go on in keeping this day.
and the Lord rewarded his sanctifying of this day, by declaring the Revelation unto him, to encourage all good people to go on in keeping this day.
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But to leave these, and come to the time of the ancient Fathers, immediately after the Apostles;
But to leave these, and come to the time of the ancient Father's, immediately After the Apostles;
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they all agree upon the first day of the week: Ignatius doth so;
they all agree upon the First day of the Week: Ignatius does so;
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and Saint Austin saith, as the Virgin Mary is among women, so is the first day of the week, among dayes;
and Saint Austin Says, as the Virgae Marry is among women, so is the First day of the Week, among days;
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as she was blessed above women, so is the first day of the week blessed above daies:
as she was blessed above women, so is the First day of the Week blessed above days:
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No man that makes conscience of his wayes, but shall find a blessing upon every day;
No man that makes conscience of his ways, but shall find a blessing upon every day;
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but God hath blessed this day in a more peculiar manner, and the soul that makes conscience of the keeping of it, may by the Covenant of God expect a blessing.
but God hath blessed this day in a more peculiar manner, and the soul that makes conscience of the keeping of it, may by the Covenant of God expect a blessing.
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Now to come to the dead times of Popery, If ever the Sabbath was out of memory,
Now to come to the dead times of Popery, If ever the Sabbath was out of memory,
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and out of date, then was the time;
and out of date, then was the time;
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for then there was a great falling away, a great forsaking, a great declining, and people hearkned to Doctrines of Divels,
for then there was a great falling away, a great forsaking, a great declining, and people hearkened to Doctrines of Devils,
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and Damnable Heresies, and the whole world groaned under Popery:
and Damnable Heresies, and the Whole world groaned under Popery:
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Yet in the dead times of Popery there were abundance of Prophets, the Lord did keep their Judgements entire in this thing,
Yet in the dead times of Popery there were abundance of prophets, the Lord did keep their Judgments entire in this thing,
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as Gregory, and Silvester, and others, though they were Superstitious Papists, yet they say, That the change of the Sabbath, from the last day of the week to the first, is by Divine Institution.
as Gregory, and Silvester, and Others, though they were Superstitious Papists, yet they say, That the change of the Sabbath, from the last day of the Week to the First, is by Divine Institution.
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Now to come to the times of Reformation, here we have abundance of Reverend men beyond the sea, both in Germany, and France, that maintain it is by Divine Institution.
Now to come to the times of Reformation, Here we have abundance of Reverend men beyond the sea, both in Germany, and France, that maintain it is by Divine Institution.
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Another Argument is taken from the Judgements of God;
another Argument is taken from the Judgments of God;
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If men will not hearken to reason, and the examples of the Saints, and Judgement of Divines in all ages,
If men will not harken to reason, and the Examples of the Saints, and Judgement of Divines in all ages,
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yet the Lord will make it appear from heaven, that this is the Lords Day, and the Lord hath sealed it.
yet the Lord will make it appear from heaven, that this is the lords Day, and the Lord hath sealed it.
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First by his Judgements, for the wrath of God hath been revealed from heaven upon those that have prophaned this day:
First by his Judgments, for the wrath of God hath been revealed from heaven upon those that have Profaned this day:
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the Stories in all ages shew it.
the Stories in all ages show it.
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In the Councel of Paris, where Divines out of all Countries in Christendome were met together, to consult about matters of Religion;
In the Council of paris, where Divines out of all Countries in Christendom were met together, to consult about matters of Religion;
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Ministers stepped up, and made complaint, concernining the Sabbath, Let us make a Canon for the sanctifying of the Sabbath day,
Ministers stepped up, and made complaint, concernining the Sabbath, Let us make a Canon for the sanctifying of the Sabbath day,
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for to our knowledg, the Lords wrath hath broken out upon the Countrey for the breach of this day ▪ and one related one story, and another, another;
for to our knowledge, the lords wrath hath broken out upon the Country for the breach of this day ▪ and one related one story, and Another, Another;
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as one told a Story of a Miller, that grinding upon the Sabbath day, a fire brake out,
as one told a Story of a Miller, that grinding upon the Sabbath day, a fire brake out,
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and burnt Mill, and Man, and all.
and burned Mill, and Man, and all.
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Another, of an Husbandman, that going into the field to fetch home his Corn upon the Sabbath day, thunder and lightning brake forth,
another, of an Husbandman, that going into the field to fetch home his Corn upon the Sabbath day, thunder and lightning brake forth,
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and burnt him and his corn.
and burned him and his corn.
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Many such stories were related in that Councel, and the Magdenbergs have a story of a Nobleman, that using to Hunt upon the Sabbath day, the Lord brought it so to passe, that his Wife brought forth a child, with a head just like a dog.
Many such stories were related in that Council, and the Magdeburgs have a story of a Nobleman, that using to Hunt upon the Sabbath day, the Lord brought it so to pass, that his Wife brought forth a child, with a head just like a dog.
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I could relate abundance of Stories beyond sea, but we have enough here at home;
I could relate abundance of Stories beyond sea, but we have enough Here At home;
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the Town of Stratford, in Warwick shire, as it is related in the Practice of Piety, was Burnt three times upon this day.
the Town of Stratford, in Warwick shire, as it is related in the Practice of Piety, was Burned three times upon this day.
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And the Story of the Parris Garden, 1683. they were gathered together this day, to see the sport of the Beasts fighting together,
And the Story of the Paris Garden, 1683. they were gathered together this day, to see the sport of the Beasts fighting together,
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and the Scaffold fell down, and eight were slain, and abundance hurt.
and the Scaffold fell down, and eight were slave, and abundance hurt.
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So there are many more such Examples, I remember my self above a dozen within this half year;
So there Are many more such Examples, I Remember my self above a dozen within this half year;
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the Lord hath revealed his displeasure from heaven, for the breach of this day. Secondly, Again the Lord hath sealed this in the conscience of his people.
the Lord hath revealed his displeasure from heaven, for the breach of this day. Secondly, Again the Lord hath sealed this in the conscience of his people.
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For who are they that break this day, but loose, and vain, and prophane men? And who make conscience of it,
For who Are they that break this day, but lose, and vain, and profane men? And who make conscience of it,
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but those that most fear God, those that God hath most crowned with Righteousnesse and sanctification? they delight in this,
but those that most Fear God, those that God hath most crowned with Righteousness and sanctification? they delight in this,
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and Sanctifie it, and count it Holy to the Lord;
and Sanctify it, and count it Holy to the Lord;
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and the more a man fears God, the more careful he is of the keeping of this day,
and the more a man fears God, the more careful he is of the keeping of this day,
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and the more he is grieved to see it prophaned, either by himself or others, because he hath experience of the blessings of God upon the keeping of this day;
and the more he is grieved to see it Profaned, either by himself or Others, Because he hath experience of the blessings of God upon the keeping of this day;
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no man doth Sanctifie this day conscionably, but he shall find a blessing, therefore it is surely from the Lord.
no man does Sanctify this day Conscionably, but he shall find a blessing, Therefore it is surely from the Lord.
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The First Ʋse is this, Is the first day of the week the Sabbath by Divine Institution? then here we see, that we are to keep a whole day.
The First Ʋse is this, Is the First day of the Week the Sabbath by Divine Institution? then Here we see, that we Are to keep a Whole day.
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The Divel, if he cannot make men keep no day, then it is his policy to make them keep it by halves.
The devil, if he cannot make men keep no day, then it is his policy to make them keep it by halves.
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Oh, say they, Do we not keep the Sabbath? Do we not come to Church,
O, say they, Do we not keep the Sabbath? Do we not come to Church,
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and hear the word, and Divine Service Morning and Evening? Is not this to keep the Sabbath? But if the Lord hath Instituted this day,
and hear the word, and Divine Service Morning and Evening? Is not this to keep the Sabbath? But if the Lord hath Instituted this day,
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then certainly he hath Instituted a whole day. It is madnesse, and want of reason for a man to think the contrary.
then Certainly he hath Instituted a Whole day. It is madness, and want of reason for a man to think the contrary.
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Suppose I hire a man to labour with me for a day, do I not make account he should work one whole day? Suppose I hire a Servant for a year, do I not mean an whole year,
Suppose I hire a man to labour with me for a day, do I not make account he should work one Whole day? Suppose I hire a Servant for a year, do I not mean an Whole year,
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though I put not in the word Whole, yet I suppose he must dwell an whole year with me.
though I put not in the word whole, yet I suppose he must dwell an Whole year with me.
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And if I hire a man for a day, it is for an whole day? so that in Grammatical sense,
And if I hire a man for a day, it is for an Whole day? so that in Grammatical sense,
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when the Scripture saith, Thou shalt Sanctifie the Sabbath day, it is meant a whole day.
when the Scripture Says, Thou shalt Sanctify the Sabbath day, it is meant a Whole day.
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It is not in this, as in other words; any piece of a stone, is stone:
It is not in this, as in other words; any piece of a stone, is stone:
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but in things that signifie the whole, it is not the same, as a day; a part of a day, is not a day:
but in things that signify the Whole, it is not the same, as a day; a part of a day, is not a day:
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the least part of water is water, or of fire is fire; but a part of a day, is not a day;
the least part of water is water, or of fire is fire; but a part of a day, is not a day;
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Remember thou keep holy the Sabbath day; and, I was in the Spirit on the Lords day;
remember thou keep holy the Sabbath day; and, I was in the Spirit on the lords day;
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and, they met together on the first day of the week:
and, they met together on the First day of the Week:
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it is a day, therefore the meaning of the scripture is, that it should be a whole day,
it is a day, Therefore the meaning of the scripture is, that it should be a Whole day,
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and it is so in reason, and therefore we are to keep an whole day:
and it is so in reason, and Therefore we Are to keep an Whole day:
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therefore we should not curtail the Lords day, as the servants of Hanun did the garments of Davids servants.
Therefore we should not curtail the lords day, as the Servants of Hanun did the garments of Davids Servants.
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You know what became of Ananias, and Saphira, that brought but, part, when they should have brought the whole;
You know what became of Ananias, and Sapphira, that brought but, part, when they should have brought the Whole;
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they should have brought the whole price of their inheritance, but they brought but part, therefore the Lord smote them with death:
they should have brought the Whole price of their inheritance, but they brought but part, Therefore the Lord smote them with death:
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so when the Lord requires a whole day, and we give him but a part, we shall bring vengeance upon our own heads.
so when the Lord requires a Whole day, and we give him but a part, we shall bring vengeance upon our own Heads.
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There are divers arguments for it:
There Are diverse Arguments for it:
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First the weeke consists of seven dayes, and he hath given six to us and reserves one day to himself:
First the Week consists of seven days, and he hath given six to us and reserves one day to himself:
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now we wil grant that we have not part of six dayes, but six whole dayes.
now we will grant that we have not part of six days, but six Whole days.
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If you aske a man what, do you work all day? Why yea, the Lord hath given us six dayes, therefore six whole dayes.
If you ask a man what, do you work all day? Why yea, the Lord hath given us six days, Therefore six Whole days.
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Now by the same reason God must have an whole day;
Now by the same reason God must have an Whole day;
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if we take any part of the seventh day then we have more then six dayes, which is contrary to the scripture.
if we take any part of the seventh day then we have more then six days, which is contrary to the scripture.
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Another reason is this, God rested the seventh day: now looke what time God rested, that time we must sanctifie:
another reason is this, God rested the seventh day: now look what time God rested, that time we must sanctify:
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now God rested the seventh day, all of it, he left none of the creation to do upon the seventh day;
now God rested the seventh day, all of it, he left none of the creation to do upon the seventh day;
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he had finished the creation in six dayes, and rested all the seventh day, therefore we must keep the whole day.
he had finished the creation in six days, and rested all the seventh day, Therefore we must keep the Whole day.
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Thirdly, because this is the nature of a Sabbath, to be 24 houres, not to be an artificiall day,
Thirdly, Because this is the nature of a Sabbath, to be 24 hours, not to be an artificial day,
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but to be a naturall day 24 houres together, as you may see Lev. 23. 32. you shall keep the Sabbath from evening to evening;
but to be a natural day 24 hours together, as you may see Lev. 23. 32. you shall keep the Sabbath from evening to evening;
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then the dayes were reckoned from evening to evening from the creation;
then the days were reckoned from evening to evening from the creation;
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though now under the gospel, because Christ arose in the morning, they are reckoned from morning to morning.
though now under the gospel, Because christ arose in the morning, they Are reckoned from morning to morning.
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Fourthly another argument is this, God never ordained dayes half-holy in his Church:
Fourthly Another argument is this, God never ordained days half-holy in his Church:
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indeed the Church of Rome have halfe holy dayes, as Saint Blac•es day, which is to be kept in the fore noon:
indeed the Church of Rome have half holy days, as Saint Blac•es day, which is to be kept in the before noon:
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so they have other dayes that are to be kept in the after-noone, but in the fore-noone they may do what they list:
so they have other days that Are to be kept in the afternoon, but in the forenoon they may do what they list:
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so heathens did, as Ovid saith, the former part of the day is holy, the latter part of the day is not holy;
so Heathens did, as Ovid Says, the former part of the day is holy, the latter part of the day is not holy;
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the Lord hath no such days as these, but all holy dayes in scripture:
the Lord hath not such days as these, but all holy days in scripture:
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if God ever appointed a fast, or new moon, or feast of Tabernacles, whatsoever holy day, he did institute, it was an whole day,
if God ever appointed a fast, or new moon, or feast of Tabernacles, whatsoever holy day, he did institute, it was an Whole day,
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and not a part of a day, therefore much more this solemn day. Again, the judgment of all Divines in all ages hath been concerning an whole day.
and not a part of a day, Therefore much more this solemn day. Again, the judgement of all Divines in all ages hath been Concerning an Whole day.
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I could instance in the fathers, as in Irenaeus, who saith, we are to continue in the Sabbath all the day long,
I could instance in the Father's, as in Irnaeus, who Says, we Are to continue in the Sabbath all the day long,
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for the Lord hath required all the day to be kept holy unto him, and the saints of God have alwayes kept an whole day:
for the Lord hath required all the day to be kept holy unto him, and the Saints of God have always kept an Whole day:
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so Saint Austin saith, It is not enough, that wee keep three or four houres of the day,
so Saint Austin Says, It is not enough, that we keep three or four hours of the day,
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but that we rest the whole day.
but that we rest the Whole day.
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And what rest? not only to rest from our bodily labours, for the beasts keep this Sabbath;
And what rest? not only to rest from our bodily labours, for the beasts keep this Sabbath;
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nor the rest of sport and pastime, for that is the Sabbath of the golden calfe, they ate and drink, and rose up to play:
nor the rest of sport and pastime, for that is the Sabbath of the golden calf, they ate and drink, and rose up to play:
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No, but that thou mayest be vacant to God all the day in prayer and serving of him.
No, but that thou Mayest be vacant to God all the day in prayer and serving of him.
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So in the Councell of Mexicon, there was an assembly of ministers out of all nations in Christendome,
So in the Council of Mexicon, there was an assembly of Ministers out of all Nations in Christendom,
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and they ordained a canon, concerning the Lords day, We ordain, that people keep the whole Lords day holy,
and they ordained a canon, Concerning the lords day, We ordain, that people keep the Whole lords day holy,
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and that they set themselves the whole day to pray to God, and delight in God, and heare his word:
and that they Set themselves the Whole day to pray to God, and delight in God, and hear his word:
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and if a countreyman's servant breake this day, his punishment shall be to be beaten with severe blowes, [ ictubus gravioribus, are the very words of the Councell;and if a countreyman's servant break this day, his punishment shall be to be beaten with severe blows, [ ictubus gravioribus, Are the very words of the Council;
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] and if a Lawyer offer to plead this day, he shall not have the benefit of his pleading or case;
] and if a Lawyer offer to plead this day, he shall not have the benefit of his pleading or case;
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and if a minister breake this day, he shall be excommunicated half a year, and throwne out of the Church,
and if a minister break this day, he shall be excommunicated half a year, and thrown out of the Church,
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and shall not be received into the Church again, but upon great humiliation. and shall not be received into the Church again, but upon great humiliation.
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This was the judgment of Divines in all ages, and it is the observation of a reverend Divine, Musculus, upon Exod. 20. God doth not say, Remember the Sabbath, to keepe it holy;
This was the judgement of Divines in all ages, and it is the observation of a reverend Divine, Musculus, upon Exod 20. God does not say, remember the Sabbath, to keep it holy;
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he that keeps it an hour or two, keeps it holy: but, Remember the Sabbath Day, to keepe it holy;
he that keeps it an hour or two, keeps it holy: but, remember the Sabbath Day, to keep it holy;
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he will have a day kept holy:
he will have a day kept holy:
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Nay Calvin, whom they take to be on their side, to be a patron of their liberty, he himselfe writing upon Deut. 6. upon these words, Remember the Sabbath day, he saith, we are to keep this day, speaking of himselfe,
Nay calvin, whom they take to be on their side, to be a patron of their liberty, he himself writing upon Deuteronomy 6. upon these words, remember the Sabbath day, he Says, we Are to keep this day, speaking of himself,
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and all the people of God,) we are to keepe this day; and not a part of it, but all of it. The second Use is this:
and all the people of God,) we Are to keep this day; and not a part of it, but all of it. The second Use is this:
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we may hence see that sports and pastimes are not agreeable to the Lords day;
we may hence see that sports and pastimes Are not agreeable to the lords day;
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for if the Lord hath forbidden our weekly works on that day, then surely he hath forbidden sports and pastimes.
for if the Lord hath forbidden our weekly works on that day, then surely he hath forbidden sports and pastimes.
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The reason is good, first because our weekly works, are things Commanded at other times, now sports and pastimes ▪ are never Commanded by God, but onely permitted:
The reason is good, First Because our weekly works, Are things Commanded At other times, now sports and pastimes ▪ Are never Commanded by God, but only permitted:
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now if things commanded, and things that are good at sometimes, if these notwithstanding may not be done upon the Lords day,
now if things commanded, and things that Are good At sometime, if these notwithstanding may not be done upon the lords day,
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then much lesse must those be done that are permitted onely Secondly, because weekely works do lesse distract a man from God, then sports and pastimes.
then much less must those be done that Are permitted only Secondly, Because weekly works do less distract a man from God, then sports and pastimes.
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I appeale to any man here present, if he be not more heavenly and better employed,
I appeal to any man Here present, if he be not more heavenly and better employed,
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and lesse distract from good thoughts, and gracious affections, when he is plowing, or sowing, or threshing, then when he is diceing, and carding;
and less distract from good thoughts, and gracious affections, when he is plowing, or sowing, or threshing, then when he is dicing, and carding;
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sports and pastimes beat a man further off from religion, and let a man go to prayer after sports and pastimes, he shall (find himselfe more unfit and unaffected a great deal,
sports and pastimes beatrice a man further off from Religion, and let a man go to prayer After sports and pastimes, he shall (find himself more unfit and unaffected a great deal,
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then he shall when he comes from the works of his calling.
then he shall when he comes from the works of his calling.
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Now if those things that do lesse distract from Gods worship and service are forbidden upon the Sabbath day,
Now if those things that do less distract from God's worship and service Are forbidden upon the Sabbath day,
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then surely much more those things that do more distract, must needs be forbidden upon that day. FINIS.
then surely much more those things that do more distract, must needs be forbidden upon that day. FINIS.
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