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Wilfull Impenitency the grossest Selfe-Murder. EZECH. 18.31, 32. For why will yee dye, O yee house of Israel.
Wilful Impenitency the Grossest Selfe-Murder. EZEKIEL. 18.31, 32. For why will ye die, Oh ye house of Israel.
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THe wicked in this Chapter dispute against God; the Fathers have eaten sower Grapes, and the childrens teeth are set on edge, Our Fathers have sinned, and we are punished ;
THe wicked in this Chapter dispute against God; the Father's have eaten sour Grapes, and the Children's teeth Are Set on edge, Our Father's have sinned, and we Are punished;
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a common cavill in every naturall mans heart, when its urged.
a Common cavil in every natural men heart, when its urged.
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Adam fell and his poor posterity smart for it, if God will needs damne us he may, we have no power for to help it,Adam fell and his poor posterity smart for it, if God will needs damn us he may, we have no power for to help it,
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for who hath resisted his Will? this is mans Syllogisme. God who might send man to hell for an answer, answers calmly.
for who hath resisted his Will? this is men Syllogism. God who might send man to hell for an answer, answers calmly.
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1. By abjuration, as J live sayth the Lord, ye shall not have occasion to use this proverbe any more as Israel. v. 3. 2. By an assertion, the soule that sinneth it shall dye, v. 4. no soule shall dye but only the same that doth sin.
1. By abjuration, as J live say the Lord, you shall not have occasion to use this proverb any more as Israel. v. 3. 2. By an assertion, the soul that Sinneth it shall die, v. 4. no soul shall die but only the same that does sin.
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3. By explication of himselfe, if a man do that which is right, he shall live, vers. 5, 6. if he have bin never so wicked,
3. By explication of himself, if a man do that which is right, he shall live, vers. 5, 6. if he have been never so wicked,
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yet if he returned he shall not dye, v. 21.
yet if he returned he shall not die, v. 21.
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4. By appealing to their consciences, have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should dye saith the Lord? and not that he should returne and live? vers. 23. have I any pleasure, I appeale to all your consciences, have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should dye?
4. By appealing to their Consciences, have I any pleasure At all that the wicked should die Says the Lord? and not that he should return and live? vers. 23. have I any pleasure, I appeal to all your Consciences, have I any pleasure At all that the wicked should die?
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5. By retorting, heare now O house of Jsrael is not my way equall? or are not your wayes rathere unquall? v. 25. 6. By a conclusion ;
5. By retorting, hear now Oh house of Israel is not my Way equal? or Are not your ways rathere unquall? v. 25. 6. By a conclusion;
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therefore I will judge you O house of Jsrael, every one according to his wayes, vers. 30.
Therefore I will judge you Oh house of Israel, every one according to his ways, vers. 30.
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7. By a finall decision of the whole controversie; repent and turne your selves, &c. so iniquity shall not be your ruine, cast away from you all, &c for why will ye die, &c. Where we have these foure things. 1. God disclaimes all cause of their damnation from his secret will, I have no pleasure in the death of him that dyeth.
7. By a final decision of the Whole controversy; Repent and turn your selves, etc. so iniquity shall not be your ruin, cast away from you all, etc. for why will you die, etc. Where we have these foure things. 1. God disclaims all cause of their damnation from his secret will, I have no pleasure in the death of him that Dies.
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2. He removes all cause of their destruction from his revealed will ; repent and turn your selves, &c. so iniquity shall not be your ruine ; 2. He removes all cause of their destruction from his revealed will; Repent and turn your selves, etc. so iniquity shall not be your ruin;
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cast away, &c. 3. He disavowes all cause of their destruction from his permissive will, as though that were gilty, accessary to it;
cast away, etc. 3. He disavows all cause of their destruction from his permissive will, as though that were guilty, accessary to it;
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they can have no colour why they are not wrought upon;
they can have no colour why they Are not wrought upon;
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make you a new heart and a new spirit, Make the fault lie not at his dore, no it lies at your dore, make you a new heart. 4. He casts all the cause of their destruction upon their own rebellious wills. Why will ye dye O house of Jsrael?
make you a new heart and a new Spirit, Make the fault lie not At his door, no it lies At your door, make you a new heart. 4. He Cast all the cause of their destruction upon their own rebellious wills. Why will you die O house of Israel?
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1. What is the cause yee live in your sinnes, and die and perish in your sinnes? is it because I am not mercifull? you know I am gracious and full of mercy and ready to forgive, why then why will ye die O house of Israel?
1. What is the cause ye live in your Sins, and die and perish in your Sins? is it Because I am not merciful? you know I am gracious and full of mercy and ready to forgive, why then why will you die Oh house of Israel?
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2. Is it because I am swift to revenge? you know I am slow to anger, and give you a warning before I consume you;
2. Is it Because I am swift to revenge? you know I am slow to anger, and give you a warning before I consume you;
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why then will ye die O house of Jsrael? why then will you die O house of Israel?
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3. Is it because I will destroy you for Ahaz or Manasses, or Zedekiahs, or Adams sinne? quasi canis peccatum sus dependeret? you know that if the sonne walke not in the fathers sinne, I use to receive him, you can beare me witnesse I call you to a new covenant, why then will ye die O house of Jsrael?
3. Is it Because I will destroy you for Ahaz or Manasses, or Zedekiah's, or Adams sin? quasi canis peccatum sus dependeret? you know that if the son walk not in the Father's sin, I use to receive him, you can bear me witness I call you to a new Covenant, why then will you die O house of Israel?
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4. Is it because ye have no Saviour? you know that the Lambe of God Christ Iesus was slaine for you from the beginning of the World, that you may be saved upon faith.
4. Is it Because you have no Saviour? you know that the Lamb of God christ Iesus was slain for you from the beginning of the World, that you may be saved upon faith.
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5. Is it because ye have no power? ye know I offer you grace and power and ye will not have it;
5. Is it Because you have no power? you know I offer you grace and power and you will not have it;
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why then will ye die, &c. 6. Some Authors alleadge five whies more, why will ye, &c. Is it for this cause or that cause or that? or what cause is it? no cause on Gods side, no, ye may thanke your own wils if you perish;why then will you die, etc. 6. some Authors allege five whies more, why will you, etc. Is it for this cause or that cause or that? or what cause is it? no cause on God's side, no, you may thank your own wills if you perish;
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this, this only accuseth you, you will not be ruled :
this, this only Accuseth you, you will not be ruled:
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you are carelesse of God, Christ, grace, and you will be so, ye are vaine and carnall and obstinate, and ye will bee so ;
you Are careless of God, christ, grace, and you will be so, you Are vain and carnal and obstinate, and you will be so;
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woe unto thee O Ierusalem wilt thou not be made cleane? when shall it once be? Jer. 13.27.
woe unto thee Oh Ierusalem wilt thou not be made clean? when shall it once be? Jer. 13.27.
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he does not say woe unto thee Jerusalem, canst thou not be made clean? but wilt thou not be made clean?
he does not say woe unto thee Jerusalem, Canst thou not be made clean? but wilt thou not be made clean?
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Presuppositions not to be mistaken. 1. Its true that a wicked man cannot repent nor be converted of himselfe ;
Presuppositions not to be mistaken. 1. Its true that a wicked man cannot Repent nor be converted of himself;
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but this cannot only do's not hinder him, if a wicked mans cannot only did hinder him, he might excuse himself before the tribunall of Christ, Lord thou knowest I did my best.
but this cannot only do's not hinder him, if a wicked men cannot only did hinder him, he might excuse himself before the tribunal of christ, Lord thou Knowest I did my best.
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I would have bin ruled by thy word, but I could not; I would have bin bumbled and reformed better then I was, but J could not ;
I would have been ruled by thy word, but I could not; I would have been bumbled and reformed better then I was, but J could not;
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If a wicked mans cannot did hinder him he might excuse himselfe thus.
If a wicked men cannot did hinder him he might excuse himself thus.
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But alas he is not able to say thus without peremptory lying. Lord, I could not chuse but do wickedly, I acted most wretchedly,
But alas he is not able to say thus without peremptory lying. Lord, I could not choose but do wickedly, I acted most wretchedly,
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but I could not otherwise chuse (though it was not in thy power not to be born in originall sinne) yet who necessitated thee to commit such grosse actuall sins.) In Prov. 1.29. they hated knowledge, they did not chuse the feare of the Lord.
but I could not otherwise choose (though it was not in thy power not to be born in original sin) yet who necessitated thee to commit such gross actual Sins.) In Curae 1.29. they hated knowledge, they did not choose the Fear of the Lord.
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They did not use any liberty of will to choose that which was good.
They did not use any liberty of will to choose that which was good.
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What was it because they could not? no, for albeit they could not, yet that was not the cause.
What was it Because they could not? no, for albeit they could not, yet that was not the cause.
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No they would none of my counsell, they despised all my reproofe, v. 30. Marke, the reason,
No they would none of my counsel, they despised all my reproof, v. 30. Mark, the reason,
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why they did not choose, was not because they could not choose, but because they would not.
why they did not choose, was not Because they could not choose, but Because they would not.
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Its true God doth not give them power to believe, and to be renewed;
Its true God does not give them power to believe, and to be renewed;
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but can they say though I wouldse riously, God would not? were they able to say thus? though I desired it heartily, God would not give me grace,
but can they say though I wouldse riously, God would not? were they able to say thus? though I desired it heartily, God would not give me grace,
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then they had some colour to cast it upon God, I would, but God would not. But they cannot cast it upon him.
then they had Some colour to cast it upon God, I would, but God would not. But they cannot cast it upon him.
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How often would I have gathered thee together even as the Hen gathereth her chickens but thou wouldest not? I would sayd God, but you would not;How often would I have gathered thee together even as the Hen gathereth her chickens but thou Wouldst not? I would said God, but you would not;
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nay how often would I but you would not? Mat. 23.37. nay how often would I but you would not? Mathew 23.37.
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Though God be not so willing as to give them all power to believe, and be saved,
Though God be not so willing as to give them all power to believe, and be saved,
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yet he is aforehand with them.
yet he is aforehand with them.
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Its true, if the wicked should will as far as they are able to will, yet their will were not able full out;
Its true, if the wicked should will as Far as they Are able to will, yet their will were not able full out;
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but this doth not excuse them, because God alwayes resolved to be aforehand with them. Indeed as in Mat. 25.29. God gives his servants this rule by which he ever goes towards them;
but this does not excuse them, Because God always resolved to be aforehand with them. Indeed as in Mathew 25.29. God gives his Servants this Rule by which he ever Goes towards them;
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unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance ; unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance;
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speaking of things in eodem genere. But to apply it to a man in the state of nature, is to say grace is given according to workes, which is the very dreggs of Pelagianisme. Yet how ever all, this is a most encouraging intimation. Let any man use the power that God gives him and he shall have more:
speaking of things in Eodem genere. But to apply it to a man in the state of nature, is to say grace is given according to works, which is the very dregs of Pelagianism. Yet how ever all, this is a most encouraging intimation. Let any man use the power that God gives him and he shall have more:
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As he that takes paines for learning :
As he that Takes pains for learning:
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As he that useth meanes to increase his estate, may find in ordinary providence the hand of the diligent makes rich.
As he that uses means to increase his estate, may find in ordinary providence the hand of the diligent makes rich.
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He that useth a penny well makes it two-pence ; hee that useth two pennies very well, makes it a groat. He that uses a penny well makes it twopence; he that uses two pennies very well, makes it a groat.
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So that though there be not such an Infallibilis nexus, that God hath bound himselfe in the use of our naturall abilities to adde supernatural graces, yet undoubtedly he will never be wanting to promote any good worke, till men neglect or contemne. And this leaves men wholly without excuse, and shewes it is not their cannot, but their will not, which betrayes them to their spirituall losses ;
So that though there be not such an Infallible nexus, that God hath bound himself in the use of our natural abilities to add supernatural graces, yet undoubtedly he will never be wanting to promote any good work, till men neglect or contemn. And this leaves men wholly without excuse, and shows it is not their cannot, but their will not, which betrays them to their spiritual losses;
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namely their wilfull rejecting of Gods gracious offers.
namely their wilful rejecting of God's gracious offers.
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Its true God gives the wicked but one Talent, when he giveth his children foure, two at the least, but they cannot say he is austere, reaping where he sowed not, gathering where he strewed not. No, There's the same proportion between one Talent, and gathering one more, as there is betweene two, and the gathering of two others, &c. You know that they are ready to complain, as Christ shewes it in the Parable. Lord, I know that thou wast a bard man, reaping where thou hast not sowen, and gathering where thou hast not strowed ; Its true God gives the wicked but one Talon, when he gives his children foure, two At the least, but they cannot say he is austere, reaping where he sowed not, gathering where he strewed not. No, There's the same proportion between one Talon, and gathering one more, as there is between two, and the gathering of two Others, etc. You know that they Are ready to complain, as christ shows it in the Parable. Lord, I know that thou wast a barred man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strowed;
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But ye remember also the Lords answer. Thou wicked and sloathfull servant, &c. Mat. 25.26.
But you Remember also the lords answer. Thou wicked and slothful servant, etc. Mathew 25.26.
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Marke, he casts the blame upon his wilfulnesse, that he would not take paines for to trade.
Mark, he Cast the blame upon his wilfulness, that he would not take pains for to trade.
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So the wicked complain, alas God hath not sowen any power of conversion in my heart, and will hee looke for to reape it? This is austerenesse and hardnesse of dealing.
So the wicked complain, alas God hath not sown any power of conversion in my heart, and will he look for to reap it? This is austereness and hardness of dealing.
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Oh thou wicked and sloathfull servant, &c. Why didst thou not trade with the Talent that J gave thee? One Talent should beget one,
O thou wicked and slothful servant, etc. Why didst thou not trade with the Talon that J gave thee? One Talon should beget one,
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as well as two beget two, &c. But I gave thee wit, and thou buriedst it in the earth, and hast bin earthly with it. I gave thee knowledge, and thou hast hid it in the earth,
as well as two beget two, etc. But I gave thee wit, and thou buriedst it in the earth, and hast been earthly with it. I gave thee knowledge, and thou hast hid it in the earth,
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and not traded for reformation according to it, &c. Alas thou canst not pleade a cannot, but only a will not.
and not traded for Reformation according to it, etc. Alas thou Canst not plead a cannot, but only a will not.
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Its true, that if one wicked mans will be more willing then another, it is not from himselfe, but from God. For what hast thou that thou hast not received? 1 Cor. 4.7. Its God that maketh one wicked man to differ from another in goodnesse, and to be better then another. One wicked man is a drunkard, and another is better, &c. One wicked man is more wilfull, another is lesse.
Its true, that if one wicked men will be more willing then Another, it is not from himself, but from God. For what hast thou that thou hast not received? 1 Cor. 4.7. Its God that makes one wicked man to differ from Another in Goodness, and to be better then Another. One wicked man is a drunkard, and Another is better, etc. One wicked man is more wilful, Another is less.
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Its God that makes this difference;
Its God that makes this difference;
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yet notwithstanding its his own fault, that he is not so good as his neighbour, especicially when he sits under better helpes then his neighbour.
yet notwithstanding its his own fault, that he is not so good as his neighbour, especially when he sits under better helps then his neighbour.
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The men of Nineveh shall rise up against this generation, and shall condemne it, because they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and behold a greater then Jonah is here.
The men of Nineveh shall rise up against this generation, and shall condemn it, Because they repented At the preaching of Jonah, and behold a greater then Jonah is Here.
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See, this generation was worse then Nineveh. Nineveh repented a great way, even in sackeloth and ashes,
See, this generation was Worse then Nineveh. Nineveh repented a great Way, even in Sackcloth and Ashes,
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but this generation doth not I grant it was God that did make them do more then this generation doth do.
but this generation does not I grant it was God that did make them do more then this generation does doe.
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For all would be alike wilfull if it were not for him.
For all would be alike wilful if it were not for him.
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But yet this generation cannot plead in judgement, Lord thou wast not so gratious unto us,
But yet this generation cannot plead in judgement, Lord thou wast not so gracious unto us,
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as to Nineveh, No. Jesus Christ expresly telleth them.
as to Nineveh, No. jesus christ expressly Telleth them.
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Nineveh shall rise up in judgement against them q. d. Nineveh was not so wilfull as you. Nineveh would, but you would not.
Nineveh shall rise up in judgement against them q. worser. Nineveh was not so wilful as you. Nineveh would, but you would not.
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Our Saviour Christ ascribes it to their wilfullnesse, that they were not so willing as Nineveh. Nineveh would, but you would not.
Our Saviour christ ascribes it to their wilfulness, that they were not so willing as Nineveh. Nineveh would, but you would not.
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Thus you see the suppositions, which I beseech you remember as we go, least perhaps you mistake us.
Thus you see the suppositions, which I beseech you Remember as we go, lest perhaps you mistake us.
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The reason why the wicked do not repent nor come out of their sinnes, is not because they cannot, (though they cannot) but because they will not. The reason why the wicked do not Repent nor come out of their Sins, is not Because they cannot, (though they cannot) but Because they will not.
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Peter saith to Ananias why hath Satan filled thy heart to ly to the holy Ghost, to keepe back part of the price of the Land? was it not once in thy power? Before thou didst promise, 'twas in thy power whether thou wouldst promise or no; Peter Says to Ananias why hath Satan filled thy heart to lie to the holy Ghost, to keep back part of the price of the Land? was it not once in thy power? Before thou didst promise, 'twas in thy power whither thou Wouldst promise or no;
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did any force thee to promise? and when thou hadst promised, did any squeeze the lie out of thy tongue that thou shouldest tell a lie to the Holy Ghost? did any drag thy fingers to the money and force thee to handle it? no, thou wouldst lie, and thou wouldst finger it.
did any force thee to promise? and when thou Hadst promised, did any squeeze the lie out of thy tongue that thou Shouldst tell a lie to the Holy Ghost? did any drag thy fingers to the money and force thee to handle it? no, thou Wouldst lie, and thou Wouldst finger it.
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7 Demonstrations to prove this.
7 Demonstrations to prove this.
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1. The wicked thinke they have power, and yet they will not doe according to their thoughts. What's the reason, they presume to repent another time, 1. The wicked think they have power, and yet they will not doe according to their thoughts. What's the reason, they presume to Repent Another time,
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but because they thinke they have power? what's the reason, they hope to repent on their death beds,
but Because they think they have power? what's the reason, they hope to Repent on their death Beds,
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but because they thinke they have power? or at least that they are able to beg power of Christ Jesus. Now by their own thoughts God will convince them, that they do not give over their sinnes, because they will not ;
but Because they think they have power? or At least that they Are able to beg power of christ jesus. Now by their own thoughts God will convince them, that they do not give over their Sins, Because they will not;
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like the sluggard yet a little more sleepe, yet a little more slumber, yet a little more folding of the hands to sleepe ;
like the sluggard yet a little more sleep, yet a little more slumber, yet a little more folding of the hands to sleep;
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the sluggard, he thinks he can rise time enough, and do all his businesse e're night,
the sluggard, he thinks he can rise time enough, and do all his business ever night,
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though he lie a little longer, and therefore does he presume to lie a while longer;
though he lie a little longer, and Therefore does he presume to lie a while longer;
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So thou art loth to come out of thy sinnes yet ▪ time enough yet thinkst thou, thou hast secret thoughts thou art able to shift for Heaven afterwards, tush an unhappy youth may make a good old man, and a young Saint an old Devill. Hence it is that the whoremaster he can plead, did not David commit adultery too? as though he could yet up againe as well as he;
So thou art loath to come out of thy Sins yet ▪ time enough yet Thinkest thou, thou hast secret thoughts thou art able to shift for Heaven afterwards, tush an unhappy youth may make a good old man, and a young Saint an old devil. Hence it is that the whoremaster he can plead, did not David commit adultery too? as though he could yet up again as well as he;
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the drunkard, was not Noah drunk? as though he were able to repent as well as he.
the drunkard, was not Noah drunk? as though he were able to Repent as well as he.
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The Theife on the Crosse did not he repent at last gaspe? as though he could shift as well at last; The Thief on the Cross did not he Repent At last gasp? as though he could shift as well At last;
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so they thinke they can leave of their sinnes for a need, and therefore the reason why they do not, is onely because they will not. He that thinks he hath a hundred pound of his own in his purse,
so they think they can leave of their Sins for a need, and Therefore the reason why they do not, is only Because they will not. He that thinks he hath a hundred pound of his own in his purse,
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and yet will not give a poore body a halfe penny:
and yet will not give a poor body a half penny:
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what's the reason he will not open his purse to give? because he cannot? No, he thinkes he hath it and can; but he will not;
what's the reason he will not open his purse to give? Because he cannot? No, he thinks he hath it and can; but he will not;
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so the reason why thou art not reformed, is, thou wilt no•.
so the reason why thou art not reformed, is, thou wilt no•.
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2. Demonstration, because thou dost not so much as trye whether thou canst or no. Therefore thou dost not sticke at a cannot, but a will not ;
2. Demonstration, Because thou dost not so much as try whither thou Canst or not. Therefore thou dost not stick At a cannot, but a will not;
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when a master bids his servant carry a sack of Corne to the Mill, I cannot sayes he;
when a master bids his servant carry a sack of Corn to the Mill, I cannot Says he;
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but cant you try sayes his Master, cannot you go about it? no he will not try ; why then he is wilfull;
but Cant you try Says his Master, cannot you go about it? no he will not try; why then he is wilful;
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if his master should see him swetting and striving to carry it, it were something, then he would say he stuck at a cannot ;
if his master should see him swetting and striving to carry it, it were something, then he would say he stuck At a cannot;
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but when he will not be at the paines to try, he stickes at a will not. So thou stickst at a will not, thou dost not every da• in arenam discendere sweat at good duties, thou dost not study and labour every day how to shun all temptations, and prevent all thy sinnes, thou dost not go about the cleansing of thy Family, the purging of thy House, thou wilt not go about it,
but when he will not be At the pains to try, he sticks At a will not. So thou stickest At a will not, thou dost not every da• in arenam discendere sweat At good duties, thou dost not study and labour every day how to shun all temptations, and prevent all thy Sins, thou dost not go about the cleansing of thy Family, the purging of thy House, thou wilt not go about it,
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and therefore the reason is, because that thou wilt not. Nay its all one whether thou hast power yea or no.
and Therefore the reason is, Because that thou wilt not. Nay its all one whither thou hast power yea or no.
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To what end should God give thee power? for thou wilt not use it. Nay how dost thou know but when thou goest about it, thou mayest meet with, To what end should God give thee power? for thou wilt not use it. Nay how dost thou know but when thou goest about it, thou Mayest meet with,
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though some power? but thou wilt not try ;
though Some power? but thou wilt not try;
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cut down thy drunken signe, and trye, never let drinking and swilling be in thy house and trye, set up constant holy conferences and trye ;
Cut down thy drunken Signen, and try, never let drinking and swilling be in thy house and try, Set up constant holy conferences and try;
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frequent Prayer in thy Closet and trye, &c. But I have tryed againe and againe, and yet it will not do;
frequent Prayer in thy Closet and try, etc. But I have tried again and again, and yet it will not do;
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every day try though, si crebro jacias, alias aliud jeceris, though thou hast thrown the Dye a hundred times,
every day try though, si crebro jacias, alias Aliud jeceris, though thou hast thrown the Die a hundred times,
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yet next time may be thou shalt throw a good cast;
yet next time may be thou shalt throw a good cast;
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But thou wilt not try. I would have healed Babell, but shee would not be healed.
But thou wilt not try. I would have healed Babel, but she would not be healed.
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The field of the slothfull is all growen over with Thornes, and Nettles had covered all the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down, Prov. 24.31.
The field of the slothful is all grown over with Thorns, and Nettles had covered all the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down, Curae 24.31.
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whats the reason he hath not a good crop? because the ground would not beare it? no,
whats the reason he hath not a good crop? Because the ground would not bear it? no,
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how does he know? he will not try, hee will not plow it and harrow it, and weed it and manure it, and sow it, he will not try, therefore tis because hee will not.
how does he know? he will not try, he will not blow it and harrow it, and weed it and manure it, and sow it, he will not try, Therefore this Because he will not.
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3. Demonstration, God offers thee many good motions of power, I will helpe thee and I will inable thee, 3. Demonstration, God offers thee many good motions of power, I will help thee and I will inable thee,
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and thou wilt not be helped, God casts in these good motions and thou casts them out.
and thou wilt not be helped, God Cast in these good motions and thou Cast them out.
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Stand ye in the wayes, and so, aske for the old paths and walke therein,
Stand you in the ways, and so, ask for the old paths and walk therein,
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and ye shall find rest to your soules, but they sayd we will not walke therein.
and you shall find rest to your Souls, but they said we will not walk therein.
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O do but aske for the good way and labour to walke in it, I'le helpe you and assist you, Oh doe but ask for the good Way and labour to walk in it, I'll help you and assist you,
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but we will not say they.
but we will not say they.
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I set watchmen over you, saying, hearken to the sound of the Trumpet, but they sayd we will not hearken, vers. 17. This is plaine English as we say, you will not, ye have preaching every Sabbath and every weeke, but ye will not;
I Set watchmen over you, saying, harken to the found of the Trumpet, but they said we will not harken, vers. 17. This is plain English as we say, you will not, you have preaching every Sabbath and every Week, but you will not;
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God sends you good motions every day and houre, but ye will not;
God sends you good motions every day and hour, but you will not;
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when a beggar will not be helpt, why does he starve? what because he cannot chuse? no, he starves because he will starue. O sayest thou, I do heare the word and I cannot heare it better.
when a beggar will not be helped, why does he starve? what Because he cannot choose? no, he starves Because he will starve. Oh Sayest thou, I do hear the word and I cannot hear it better.
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I do pray dayly and I cannot pray better, &c. thus thou retortest upon God, as the unprofitable servant, Lo, there, thou hast that is thine ;
I do pray daily and I cannot pray better, etc. thus thou retortest upon God, as the unprofitable servant, Lo, there, thou hast that is thine;
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Lo, here's the best fayth thy spirit helpes me to, here's the best obedience, that thy power inabled me to, &c. Lo, there thou hast that is thine, thou helpest me with no more.
Lo, here's the best faith thy Spirit helps me to, here's the best Obedience, that thy power enabled me to, etc. Lo, there thou hast that is thine, thou helpest me with no more.
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I was not able to do better, quo ore potes hoc dicere? sayes Gualter, with what face canst thou say thus? is this all that God hath offred to inable thee? ah thou wilfull creature;
I was not able to do better, quo over potes hoc dicere? Says Gualter, with what face Canst thou say thus? is this all that God hath offered to inable thee? ah thou wilful creature;
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The Lord hath offred to helpe thee to a thousand times more, but thou wouldst not be helped.
The Lord hath offered to help thee to a thousand times more, but thou Wouldst not be helped.
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4. Demonstration, God hath not only offred thee power to do more, and thou wilt not take it,
4. Demonstration, God hath not only offered thee power to do more, and thou wilt not take it,
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but also given thee more power and thou wilt not use it, & therefore the reason why thou dost not, is because thou wilt not;
but also given thee more power and thou wilt not use it, & Therefore the reason why thou dost not, is Because thou wilt not;
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God hath given thee one talent of power at the least, why dost thou not put it out to the merchandizers and occupy with it? NONLATINALPHABET sayes Chry. The power that God hath vouchsaft thee is thy talent. Why didst thou not imploy it to the utmost? every Sermon gives thee new power, a new price? so every good counsell gives thee a new power ;
God hath given thee one talon of power At the least, why dost thou not put it out to the merchandizers and occupy with it? Says Chry The power that God hath vouchsafed thee is thy talon. Why didst thou not employ it to the utmost? every Sermon gives thee new power, a new price? so every good counsel gives thee a new power;
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what art thou better? every blessing thou hast had, gives thee a new power, wherein are thou purer? does God give thee but eyes, thou hast more power to glorify him,
what art thou better? every blessing thou hast had, gives thee a new power, wherein Are thou Purer? does God give thee but eyes, thou hast more power to Glorify him,
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then he that hath not, &c. Every mercy helps thee with new power, but wherein dost thou use it? God hath given thee good memory,
then he that hath not, etc. Every mercy helps thee with new power, but wherein dost thou use it? God hath given thee good memory,
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how hast thou stuft it? meanes and maintenance:
how hast thou stuffed it? means and maintenance:
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how hast thou honoured God? why, &c. thine own conscience accuseth thee, thou hast wasted his goods, wasted them upon belly and back, which have devoured more thoughts then ever his worship could have;
how hast thou honoured God? why, etc. thine own conscience Accuseth thee, thou hast wasted his goods, wasted them upon belly and back, which have devoured more thoughts then ever his worship could have;
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thou hast wasted them upon thy credit in the World, and thy pleasure, and thy lusts, and thy fleshly desires.
thou hast wasted them upon thy credit in the World, and thy pleasure, and thy Lustiest, and thy fleshly Desires.
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How is it that I heare this of thee? Thou shalt heare one day of this dismall watchword, give account of thy stewardship,
How is it that I hear this of thee? Thou shalt hear one day of this dismal watchword, give account of thy stewardship,
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for thou mayst be no longer steward. What dost thou talking of thy want of power? I could not do thus,for thou Mayest be no longer steward. What dost thou talking of thy want of power? I could not do thus,
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and I could not do that; where are my goods that I lent thee? give account for thy memory.
and I could not do that; where Are my goods that I lent thee? give account for thy memory.
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Lord, I remember this and that Tale, this and that Bawble;
Lord, I Remember this and that Tale, this and that Bauble;
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thou evill and unprofitable servant thou, and why couldst thou not remember my Commandements as well? give account for thy wit. Lord I have contrived businesses, bargaynes with it, I have jested, quirped, been merry with it;
thou evil and unprofitable servant thou, and why Couldst thou not Remember my commandments as well? give account for thy wit. Lord I have contrived businesses, bargains with it, I have jested, quirped, been merry with it;
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thou evill and unprofitable servant thou, why wouldst thou not be witty for God and for the good of thy soule? &c. God hath given a great deale of more power then ever thou bringest to act, and therefore thou art wilfull.
thou evil and unprofitable servant thou, why Wouldst thou not be witty for God and for the good of thy soul? etc. God hath given a great deal of more power then ever thou bringest to act, and Therefore thou art wilful.
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5. Demonstration, the more power thou hast to repent, the more thy will is against it.
5. Demonstration, the more power thou hast to Repent, the more thy will is against it.
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The more meanes that God doth vouchsafe, the more Preaching, the more knowledge, the more reproofes, the more inlightnings, the more power thou hast to repent, the more thy will is against it.
The more means that God does vouchsafe, the more Preaching, the more knowledge, the more reproofs, the more inlightnings, the more power thou hast to Repent, the more thy will is against it.
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Bernard sayes such a one is a perverse man, that God is feigne to say to, quid faciam tibi? what shall I do unto thee? O Ephraim what shall I do unto thee? for thy righteousnesse goes away like the dew.Bernard Says such a one is a perverse man, that God is feign to say to, quid faciam tibi? what shall I do unto thee? O Ephraim what shall I do unto thee? for thy righteousness Goes away like the due.
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Hos. 6. 4. The more meanes thou enjoyest, the more thy righteousnesse goes away; Hos. 6. 4. The more means thou enjoyest, the more thy righteousness Goes away;
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one would thinke the more the Sunshine of the Gospell ariseth, the more your righteousnesse should encrease, it goes the more away;
one would think the more the Sunshine of the Gospel arises, the more your righteousness should increase, it Goes the more away;
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like the dew, the more the Sun riseth, the more it vanisheth away;
like the due, the more the Sun Riseth, the more it Vanishes away;
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like many of you the more preaching you have the farther ye are off, a man might be acquainted with you heretofore,
like many of you the more preaching you have the farther you Are off, a man might be acquainted with you heretofore,
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but now that you have been soundly rebuked for your sins, the further you flie of;
but now that you have been soundly rebuked for your Sins, the further you fly of;
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nay some of you that were somewhat forward hertofore, are mockers now;
nay Some of you that were somewhat forward heretofore, Are mockers now;
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some of you that were somewhat towardly heretofore, are more coveteous and Waspish, and Passionate, and Worldly, like the weeds the more they are pluckt up the more they doe grow,
Some of you that were somewhat towardly heretofore, Are more covetous and Waspish, and Passionate, and Worldly, like the weeds the more they Are plucked up the more they do grow,
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or like the Earth the more it is washed the dirtier it proves, so the more means ye have to be inabled to good, the wilfuller ye are.
or like the Earth the more it is washed the dirtier it Proves, so the more means you have to be enabled to good, the wilfuller you Are.
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6. Demonstration, because thy cannot is a voluntary cannot ; thou hast wilfully brought the most part of thy cannot upon thee. 6. Demonstration, Because thy cannot is a voluntary cannot; thou hast wilfully brought the most part of thy cannot upon thee.
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I cannot give to the poore sayst thou;
I cannot give to the poor Sayest thou;
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yea but thou hadst it once, and thou hast wilfully spent it, thou hadst Lands and Meanes and commings in,
yea but thou Hadst it once, and thou hast wilfully spent it, thou Hadst Lands and Means and comings in,
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but thou hast spent it at the Alehouse; thou hast consumed it on the game-house. Thus thy cannot is a voluntary cannot; causa •ausae est causa causati ;
but thou hast spent it At the Alehouse; thou hast consumed it on the game-house. Thus thy cannot is a voluntary cannot; causa •ausae est causa causati;
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thy will was the cause of thy cannot, and therefore thy will is the cause of thy not giving to the poore.
thy will was the cause of thy cannot, and Therefore thy will is the cause of thy not giving to the poor.
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I cannot reade sayes one, and no marvile if I be ignorant; but thy Parents would have set thee to Schoole, and thou wouldst be a trewant, therefore thou art willingly ignorant ;
I cannot read Says one, and no marvile if I be ignorant; but thy Parents would have Set thee to School, and thou Wouldst be a trewant, Therefore thou art willingly ignorant;
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I cannot remember a Sermon sayes another, no wonder though I repeat it not in my Family,
I cannot Remember a Sermon Says Another, no wonder though I repeat it not in my Family,
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but forget it as I do;
but forget it as I do;
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but thou hast willingly ram'd it with matters of the World, or hast weakened it with drinking,
but thou hast willingly rammed it with matters of the World, or hast weakened it with drinking,
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and therefore thou art wilfully forgetfull, &c. The unprofitable servant was curst that had layd up his pound safe in a Napkin, hee did not lesson it, nor imbezele it,
and Therefore thou art wilfully forgetful, etc. The unprofitable servant was cursed that had laid up his pound safe in a Napkin, he did not Lesson it, nor imbezele it,
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but onely layd it up, and yet hee was cursed because he did not NONLATINALPHABET sayes Chrysost. hee was cursed because he d•d not double his pound ;
but only laid it up, and yet he was cursed Because he did not Says Chrysostom he was cursed Because he d•d not double his pound;
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ah the wofull estate that thou art in!
ah the woeful estate that thou art in!
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if he were accursed that did lay up his pound, what shall become of thee that dost lessen it? hee did not double his abilities, and therefore he was cursed;
if he were accursed that did lay up his pound, what shall become of thee that dost lessen it? he did not double his abilities, and Therefore he was cursed;
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thou dost not only not double thy abilities, but thou dost lessen them. God hath inabled thee to do many a thing,
thou dost not only not double thy abilities, but thou dost lessen them. God hath enabled thee to do many a thing,
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and now thou art not able, thou hast willingly lessened thine ability ;
and now thou art not able, thou hast willingly lessened thine ability;
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now then thou canst not excuse thy selfe that thou canst not, because thou hast brought this cannot on thy selfe ;
now then thou Canst not excuse thy self that thou Canst not, Because thou hast brought this cannot on thy self;
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Thou canst not weepe at a Sermon but thou couldst once;
Thou Canst not weep At a Sermon but thou Couldst once;
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thou canst not resist such a lust but thou couldst once, and thou hast willingly brought this cannot on thy soule, and therefore this is all the cause because that thou wilt not.
thou Canst not resist such a lust but thou Couldst once, and thou hast willingly brought this cannot on thy soul, and Therefore this is all the cause Because that thou wilt not.
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7. Demonstration, may be thou canst not, yea, but thou art contented with thy cannot, thou canst not be holy and thou art contented not to be, thou canst not crucify thy lust,
7. Demonstration, may be thou Canst not, yea, but thou art contented with thy cannot, thou Canst not be holy and thou art contented not to be, thou Canst not crucify thy lust,
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and thou art contented with this cannot, nay thou wouldst not be able. Sir, I tell you how you may put up this injury if you will;
and thou art contented with this cannot, nay thou Wouldst not be able. Sir, I tell you how you may put up this injury if you will;
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but Sir you shall not make me put it up;
but Sir you shall not make me put it up;
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I will not be directed by you, as it was with desperate Judah, my people love to have it so, Thou art carnall, I will not be directed by you, as it was with desperate Judah, my people love to have it so, Thou art carnal,
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and thou lovest to be so;
and thou Lovest to be so;
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were a man in the stockes and not able to get out, yet if he be contented to be there though he cannot get out, that is not the reason of his staying but hee will not ;
were a man in the stocks and not able to get out, yet if he be contented to be there though he cannot get out, that is not the reason of his staying but he will not;
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thou canst not walke humbly and holily, and thou lovest to have it so, what would you have me so pure forsooth? So then the reason is because that thou wilt not;
thou Canst not walk humbly and holily, and thou Lovest to have it so, what would you have me so pure forsooth? So then the reason is Because that thou wilt not;
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if thy will were not it, thou wouldst never be content with thy cannot ;
if thy will were not it, thou Wouldst never be content with thy cannot;
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the Congregation is bad, and thou Iovest to have it so, the more custome thou shalt have for thy Ale-house;
the Congregation is bad, and thou Iovest to have it so, the more custom thou shalt have for thy Alehouse;
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like a bad Clerke of the Assises, I heard one speake it my selfe, he was glad there was so many Rogues, hee had the more money ;
like a bad Clerk of the Assizes, I herd one speak it my self, he was glad there was so many Rogues, he had the more money;
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so some of you are glad there be so many frequenters of the Ale-bench, yee have the more custome, yee love to have it so, ye cannot reforme the sins of one another,
so Some of you Are glad there be so many frequenters of the Alebench, ye have the more custom, ye love to have it so, you cannot reform the Sins of one Another,
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and yee love to have it so. and ye love to have it so.
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The Presuppositions premised, and the Demonstrations prefixed, it followes now that I lay down the grounds of this necessary truth. (Scil.)
The Presuppositions premised, and the Demonstrations prefixed, it follows now that I lay down the grounds of this necessary truth. (Scil.)
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The reason why a wicked man doth not turne unto God, is not because he cannot (though he cannot) but because he will not. The reason why a wicked man does not turn unto God, is not Because he cannot (though he cannot) but Because he will not.
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He cannot say this at the day of judgement, Lord, thou knowest I left everey sinne that I could,
He cannot say this At the day of judgement, Lord, thou Knowest I left everey sin that I could,
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and I tooke all the best courses that I could to become a new creature, but I could not.
and I took all the best courses that I could to become a new creature, but I could not.
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A wicked man shall not be able to say thus without lying.
A wicked man shall not be able to say thus without lying.
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The man in the Gospel that had not on the Wedding garment, could hee say, Lord, I was not able to go to the shop of the Gospel to seeke one? No. He was speechlesse, Mat. 22.12. God finds out the hypocrite, though but one, and when once discovered hee is confounded and silenced with the guilt of his own wilfulnesse.
The man in the Gospel that had not on the Wedding garment, could he say, Lord, I was not able to go to the shop of the Gospel to seek one? No. He was speechless, Mathew 22.12. God finds out the hypocrite, though but one, and when once discovered he is confounded and silenced with the guilt of his own wilfulness.
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The first Ground.
The First Ground.
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THe first ground is this, which is observed by our learned Divines at the Synod at Dort, namely,
THe First ground is this, which is observed by our learned Divines At the Synod At Dort, namely,
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Every man can do more good then he does, and shun more evil then he does, though I confesse not in a gracious manner. If I can prove this to be true, it will necessarily follow that the reason why a wicked man does not returne, is not because hee cannot, but onely because hee will not. Arguments to prove it.Every man can do more good then he does, and shun more evil then he does, though I confess not in a gracious manner. If I can prove this to be true, it will necessarily follow that the reason why a wicked man does not return, is not Because he cannot, but only Because he will not. Arguments to prove it.
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1. Consider, if a man can do more then he doth ▪ nothing can hinder him from doing more then hee does but his will ;
1. Consider, if a man can do more then he does ▪ nothing can hinder him from doing more then he does but his will;
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when the fire can burne more, it doth burne more, because it hath no will to come between the power of burning and the act of burning to suspend it.
when the fire can burn more, it does burn more, Because it hath no will to come between the power of burning and the act of burning to suspend it.
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The fire is a naturall agent, and therefore burns as much as it can:
The fire is a natural agent, and Therefore burns as much as it can:
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but a man is a voluntary agent, and therefore when he can do a thing and does not, tis because his will comes between to suspend it;
but a man is a voluntary agent, and Therefore when he can do a thing and does not, this Because his will comes between to suspend it;
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So that the reason is this, he will not. Pilate hee had power to crucify Christ, and power not to do it; John 19.10.
So that the reason is this, he will not. Pilate he had power to crucify christ, and power not to do it; John 19.10.
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he had power not to do it, why then does he crucify him? not because he had no power to do otherwise, hee confesses himselfe hee had power to do otherwise,
he had power not to do it, why then does he crucify him? not Because he had no power to do otherwise, he Confesses himself he had power to do otherwise,
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but he crucifyed Christ, because hee would doe so. When a man hath power to do a thing,
but he Crucified christ, Because he would do so. When a man hath power to do a thing,
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or not to do a thing; Its the will that either suspends or determines.
or not to do a thing; Its the will that either suspends or determines.
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2. Consideration, that if a man can do more then he does, and yet will not, he must needes voluntarily hinder himself from doing that which he cannot ; 2. Consideration, that if a man can do more then he does, and yet will not, he must needs voluntarily hinder himself from doing that which he cannot;
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the reason is, because a man must first do that which he can, before he can come to that part which he cannot. Suppose a lame man were to go to London from hence,
the reason is, Because a man must First doe that which he can, before he can come to that part which he cannot. Suppose a lame man were to go to London from hence,
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and not able to go one mile of the journey, but there stands one at the Church-stile, that offers if he will but crawle thither, to carry him;
and not able to go one mile of the journey, but there Stands one At the Church stile, that offers if he will but crawl thither, to carry him;
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he is able to crawle so far as the Church-stile, but he will not;
he is able to crawl so Far as the Church stile, but he will not;
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does not hee voluntarily hinder himselfe from going to London? that which he can do, must be done first, before that which he cannot.
does not he voluntarily hinder himself from going to London? that which he can do, must be done First, before that which he cannot.
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So yee that live in your sinnes, you must first do that which you can, before you can looke that God should helpe you to do that which you cannot ;
So ye that live in your Sins, you must First doe that which you can, before you can look that God should help you to do that which you cannot;
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if thou dost all that thou canst, for ought that thou knowest, Christ though he hath not absolutely engaged himselfe, stands at the Church stile, there ready to helpe thee.
if thou dost all that thou Canst, for ought that thou Knowest, christ though he hath not absolutely engaged himself, Stands At the Church style, there ready to help thee.
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There be men in the World whom hee is resolved to helpe; thou dost not know but thou art the man. There be men in the World whom he is resolved to help; thou dost not know but thou art the man.
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Christ hath not told thee any thing to the contrary, but only he bids thee do what thou canst; christ hath not told thee any thing to the contrary, but only he bids thee doe what thou Canst;
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canst thou not cut off thy long haire? are no Sizers able to cut it? have not you a Tongue in your heads ye that keepe disorders in your Alehouses? cannot you say get you hence ye drunken companions, here's no entertainment for you? you must do that which you can,
Canst thou not Cut off thy long hair? Are not Sizers able to Cut it? have not you a Tongue in your Heads you that keep disorders in your Alehouses? cannot you say get you hence you drunken Sodales, here's no entertainment for you? you must do that which you can,
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before you can expect Christs help to do that which you cannot;
before you can expect Christ help to do that which you cannot;
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and if you will not do that which you can, you do voluntarily hinder your owne selves from doing that which you cannot;
and if you will not do that which you can, you do voluntarily hinder your own selves from doing that which you cannot;
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Joshua could not stand before Ai nor hinder a close Achan from taking the golden wedge ; joshua could not stand before Ai nor hinder a close achan from taking the golden wedge;
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but when it was taken and known, he was able to make him an example. Joshuah he fasted and cryed unto God all day untill night, that the Lord would mercifully save him and all Israel ;
but when it was taken and known, he was able to make him an Exampl. Joshua he fasted and cried unto God all day until night, that the Lord would mercifully save him and all Israel;
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Now heare what answer the Lord gives him, get thee up sayth he, why lyest thou here? Josh. 7.10. Israel hath sinned, go and execute Iustice, go and do that first, and then I will answer thee about Ai ;
Now hear what answer the Lord gives him, get thee up say he, why liest thou Here? Josh. 7.10. Israel hath sinned, go and execute justice, go and do that First, and then I will answer thee about Ai;
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for if Joshuah would not have done what he could, the Lord would never have helpt him to do that which hee could not. So thou prayst for mercy and grace, oh that God would convert thee and pardon thee; get thee up sayes God ;
for if Joshua would not have done what he could, the Lord would never have helped him to do that which he could not. So thou prayst for mercy and grace, o that God would convert thee and pardon thee; get thee up Says God;
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dost thou stand praying for mercy as long as such things and such things are not reformed ? thou hast drunkennesse in thy house, go and reform that;
dost thou stand praying for mercy as long as such things and such things Are not reformed? thou hast Drunkenness in thy house, go and reform that;
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thou art in league with a sort of base lusts, go and reforme them;
thou art in league with a sort of base Lustiest, go and reform them;
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if thou wilt not do that which thou canst, how canst thou be sure God will helpe thee to do that which thou canst not? no thou stickst at a will not, as long as thou refusest to do that.
if thou wilt not do that which thou Canst, how Canst thou be sure God will help thee to do that which thou Canst not? no thou stickest At a will not, as long as thou refusest to do that.
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3. Consider if a man will not do that which hee can, neither will hee do that which he cannot if hee could ;
3. Consider if a man will not do that which he can, neither will he do that which he cannot if he could;
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the servant that will not go five or six miles in a day which he can for his Master,
the servant that will not go five or six miles in a day which he can for his Master,
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neither would he go a hundred miles for his Master if hee could ;
neither would he go a hundred miles for his Master if he could;
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you that can reforme outwardly, at least if you would, and yet will not, neither would you reforme more if you could;
you that can reform outwardly, At least if you would, and yet will not, neither would you reform more if you could;
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ye have money in your purses, cannot you spend it better then upon swilling and drinking and gaming? yee can well enough,
you have money in your purses, cannot you spend it better then upon swilling and drinking and gaming? ye can well enough,
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but yee will not. So yee would do, had you that true riches, Luke 16.11. yee have naturall abilities ;
but ye will not. So ye would do, had you that true riches, Lycia 16.11. ye have natural abilities;
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if ye will not be faithfull in them, so it would be if so be you had better;
if you will not be faithful in them, so it would be if so be you had better;
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ye that have morall and civill endowments, if ye will not be faithfull in them,
you that have moral and civil endowments, if you will not be faithful in them,
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neither would you if God should lend you more, &c. ye are able to avoid swearing and lying,
neither would you if God should lend you more, etc. you Are able to avoid swearing and lying,
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but yee will not, neither would yee avoide all other sinnes if yee could;
but ye will not, neither would ye avoid all other Sins if ye could;
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if a man will not do that which hee can, neither will hee doe that which hee cannot if hee could.
if a man will not do that which he can, neither will he do that which he cannot if he could.
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4. Consider, if a man will not do that which he can, can or cannot •all's one to him, all sticks at his will. I cannot repent and I cannot give over my sinnes sayest thou, 4. Consider, if a man will not do that which he can, can or cannot •all's one to him, all sticks At his will. I cannot Repent and I cannot give over my Sins Sayest thou,
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and I pray thee who told thee that thou canst not ? I am naked sayes Adam, and who tould thee that thou wert naked? sayes God, Gen. 3.11.
and I pray thee who told thee that thou Canst not? I am naked Says Adam, and who told thee that thou Wertenberg naked? Says God, Gen. 3.11.
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So may I say who told thee thou canst not? does not thy own conscience tell thee tis because thou wilt not ? I cannot digge sayes the lazy Steward, and to begge I am ashamed, Luke 16 3. I cannot digge;
So may I say who told thee thou Canst not? does not thy own conscience tell thee this Because thou wilt not? I cannot dig Says the lazy Steward, and to beg I am ashamed, Lycia 16 3. I cannot dig;
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if he had a cudgell about his back, it would make him to digge; to beg I am ashamed, sayes he;
if he had a cudgel about his back, it would make him to dig; to beg I am ashamed, Says he;
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he was not ashamed to cozen his Master of his goods, but hee was ashamed to begge. I have married a Wife and I cannot come, Luke 14.20. No. what did his wife tie his legges? there is a Lyon in the way, I cannot go out sayes the sluggard ;
he was not ashamed to cozen his Master of his goods, but he was ashamed to beg. I have married a Wife and I cannot come, Lycia 14.20. No. what did his wife tie his legs? there is a lion in the Way, I cannot go out Says the sluggard;
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alas thy owne sluggish wilfull wils are this cannot. Can or cannot alls one to them, they never come to trie whether they can, yea or no;
alas thy own sluggish wilful wills Are this cannot. Can or cannot alls one to them, they never come to try whither they can, yea or no;
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the sluggard never lookt out to see the Lyon in the way, but hee dreamt there was one there,
the sluggard never looked out to see the lion in the Way, but he dreamed there was one there,
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and hee was willing to believe it, hee would not go out to see; the idle steward did not trie whether he could digge, yea or no;
and he was willing to believe it, he would not go out to see; the idle steward did not try whither he could dig, yea or no;
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if he had taken the Spade in his hand and gon about the worke, 'twere another matter;
if he had taken the Spade in his hand and gone about the work, 'twere Another matter;
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but I cannot digge sayes he, he never would put it to tryall, but takes another course without trying of that;
but I cannot dig Says he, he never would put it to trial, but Takes Another course without trying of that;
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so that alls one can or cannot, if a man will not do that which he can, can or cannot, alls one to him.
so that alls one can or cannot, if a man will not do that which he can, can or cannot, alls one to him.
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5. Consider, if a man will not do that which hee can, this will make a mans conscience when it comes to speake in sober sadnesse, thanke himselfe for his perishing ;
5. Consider, if a man will not do that which he can, this will make a men conscience when it comes to speak in Sobrium sadness, thank himself for his perishing;
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mens consciences do but jest with them now, while they can say tush tis because I cannot believe, and because I cannot repent;
men's Consciences do but jest with them now, while they can say tush this Because I cannot believe, and Because I cannot Repent;
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but at the houre of conviction or the day of judgement at farthest, then conscience will speake in sober sadnesse;
but At the hour of conviction or the day of judgement At farthest, then conscience will speak in Sobrium sadness;
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when I was hungry yee gave mee no meate sayes Christ, when I was a thirst yee gave mee no drinke, I was a stranger and yee tooke mee not in, sick and in prison and yee visited mee not, Mat. 25.43. marke Christ puts no cannots on their consciences at the day of judgement ;when I was hungry ye gave me no meat Says christ, when I was a thirst ye gave me no drink, I was a stranger and ye took me not in, sick and in prison and ye visited me not, Mathew 25.43. mark christ puts no cannots on their Consciences At the day of judgement;
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could they say, alas, we had never a bit of bread for to do it, never a drop of drinke for to do it? no, you shall see how their consciences were mute ;
could they say, alas, we had never a bit of bred for to do it, never a drop of drink for to do it? no, you shall see how their Consciences were mute;
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they could not say that they could not;
they could not say that they could not;
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could not ye comfort Christs deare members as well as mock them? couldst thou not take them into thy house as well as carnall acquaintance? its worthy observation to consi•er, that generally Gods threatnings do not turn against Cannots, nor his judgements against Cannots, •ut against mens particular sinnes, that they might have avoyded ;
could not you Comfort Christ deer members as well as mock them? Couldst thou not take them into thy house as well as carnal acquaintance? its worthy observation to consi•er, that generally God's threatenings do not turn against Cannots, nor his Judgments against Cannots, •ut against men's particular Sins, that they might have avoided;
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for though mens sinfull consciences doe necessarily incline men to sinne, yet not unto this sinne, nor that sinne, non determinat necessario ad hoc vel illud malum, hic & nunc, say our Brittaine Divines at the Synod.
for though men's sinful Consciences do necessarily incline men to sin, yet not unto this sin, nor that sin, non determinate Necessarily ad hoc vel illud malum, hic & nunc, say our Britain Divines At the Synod.
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Sinfull concupiscence does not necessarily determine men upon these and these sinnes, with the particular circumstances which they live in,
Sinful concupiscence does not necessarily determine men upon these and these Sins, with the particular Circumstances which they live in,
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as this rapine, this lie, &c. thus yee see this will make a sure ground of our Doctrine if so be we can prove it.
as this rapine, this lie, etc. thus ye see this will make a sure ground of our Doctrine if so be we can prove it.
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Every man can do more good then he does, and avoide more evill then hee does.
Every man can do more good then he does, and avoid more evil then he does.
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This is a most certaine and infallible truth, and needs no confirmation, but I will prove it notwithstanding.
This is a most certain and infallible truth, and needs no confirmation, but I will prove it notwithstanding.
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First, because God doth complaine against the wicked for the voluntary doing no more good then they doe ; First, Because God does complain against the wicked for the voluntary doing no more good then they do;
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what so much preaching and no more good? so many meanes and no more fruit? &c. so God cemplaines against Israel, neverthelesse they departed not from the sinnes of Jeroboam, &c. and there remained the groves also in Samaria, 2 Kings 13.6. the grove also;
what so much preaching and no more good? so many means and no more fruit? etc. so God cemplaines against Israel, nevertheless they departed not from the Sins of Jeroboam, etc. and there remained the groves also in Samaria, 2 Kings 13.6. the grove also;
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what not so much as the grove cut downe? and yee must have the sinnes of Jeroboam ;
what not so much as the grove Cut down? and ye must have the Sins of Jeroboam;
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that were enough stubbornesse one would thinke;
that were enough Stubbornness one would think;
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but yee must suffer the grove also? reforme nothing, no, not the grove under your face? see how God girdeth their willfull security that they would do no more good then they did;
but ye must suffer the grove also? reform nothing, no, not the grove under your face? see how God Girdeth their wilful security that they would do no more good then they did;
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not so much as cut down that grove? so many warnings and threatnings, &c. and yet the grove also? yet thy filthy Tongue thy covetousnesse also, &c. not only keep thy other lusts, but thy profanesse also?
not so much as Cut down that grove? so many Warnings and threatenings, etc. and yet the grove also? yet thy filthy Tongue thy covetousness also, etc. not only keep thy other Lustiest, but thy profaneness also?
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Secondly, because otherwise there were no roome for prayse nor dispraise, if a man could do no more good then he does,
Secondly, Because otherwise there were no room for praise nor dispraise, if a man could do no more good then he does,
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nor shun no more evill then hee does, then no man could be praysed nor dispraised ;
nor shun no more evil then he does, then no man could be praised nor dispraised;
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you know that wicked men and women may do many commendable things, at least more commendable ones then others? does not our Saviour discommend Bethsaida and Corazin, in comparison of Tyre and Sidon ;
you know that wicked men and women may do many commendable things, At least more commendable ones then Others? does not our Saviour discommend Bethsaida and Chorazin, in comparison of Tyre and Sidon;
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woe unto thee Corazin, woe unto thee Bethsaida, for if the mighty workes which have beene done in thee, had beene done in Tyre and Sydon, they would have repented in sackcloath and ashes, Mat. 11.21.
woe unto thee Chorazin, woe unto thee Bethsaida, for if the mighty works which have been done in thee, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented in Sackcloth and Ashes, Mathew 11.21.
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might not they have shewed so much repentance at the least ? could not they have put on sackcloath on their loines, and powered ashes on their heads if they would? they might have done so much at the least,
might not they have showed so much Repentance At the least? could not they have put on Sackcloth on their loins, and powered Ashes on their Heads if they would? they might have done so much At the least,
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and honoured the workes and preaching of our Saviour with an outward honour at the least.
and honoured the works and preaching of our Saviour with an outward honour At the least.
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You that have such abundant teaching as yee have, ye might honour the Gospell with some outward honour at the least;
You that have such abundant teaching as ye have, you might honour the Gospel with Some outward honour At the least;
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that would bee more commendable, which most of you will not. Thirdly, because otherwise there would bee no roome for the Sword of the Magistrate ;
that would be more commendable, which most of you will not. Thirdly, Because otherwise there would be no room for the Sword of the Magistrate;
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if a man could omit no more sinne then hee does, then what meanes our Pillaries and Gallowes, &c and other punishments upon Malefactors? will any man be so vaine as to say Achan could not chuse but take the Babylonish Garment ? certainly he might have let it alone if he would;
if a man could omit no more sin then he does, then what means our Pillaries and Gallows, etc. and other punishments upon Malefactors? will any man be so vain as to say achan could not choose but take the Babylonish Garment? Certainly he might have let it alone if he would;
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Why hast thou troubled us sayes J•shuah, Iosh. 7.25.
Why hast thou troubled us Says J•shuah, Joshua 7.25.
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Alas he was not able to answer, oh Sir I could not do otherwise ? No, no;
Alas he was not able to answer, o Sir I could not do otherwise? No, no;
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hee might have omitted it, and therefore the Law of man is favorable to such as offend against their wils;
he might have omitted it, and Therefore the Law of man is favourable to such as offend against their wills;
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it does not hang such as kill against their wils.
it does not hang such as kill against their wills.
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Fourthly, because though a carnall man cannot put of the old man, nor shake off the dominion of sinne in generall, nor deny himselfe, Fourthly, Because though a carnal man cannot put of the old man, nor shake off the dominion of sin in general, nor deny himself,
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but his very nature is sinnefull and fleshly, hee does naturally sinne, yet it is not his nature to commit this sinne at this time, and in this manner ;
but his very nature is sinful and fleshly, he does naturally sin, yet it is not his nature to commit this sin At this time, and in this manner;
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the wickedest man under Heaven goes about his sinne with previall deliberation, and a most free disposition of the meanes ;
the wickedest man under Heaven Goes about his sin with previall deliberation, and a most free disposition of the means;
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the drunkard goes freely into the Ale-house, and calls freely for a jugge or two or three, as his lust is;
the drunkard Goes freely into the Alehouse, and calls freely for a jug or two or three, as his lust is;
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his Host, hee freely suffers these disorders in his house, and freely goes to the Tap and does draw it, &c. Ephraim did willingly walke after the Commandement, Hos. 5.11. The wicked King of Israel commanded them that will worship at Bethell, and they did freely and willingly obey it.
his Host, he freely suffers these disorders in his house, and freely Goes to the Tap and does draw it, etc. Ephraim did willingly walk After the Commandment, Hos. 5.11. The wicked King of Israel commanded them that will worship At Bethell, and they did freely and willingly obey it.
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Pilate willingly contented the people, and therefore hee scourged our Saviour, Mark. 15.15. for though all this was done by the determinate counsell of God, yet Gods counsell put no simple necessity upon his will, hee did freely and willlingly do it;Pilate willingly contented the people, and Therefore he scourged our Saviour, Mark. 15.15. for though all this was done by the determinate counsel of God, yet God's counsel put no simple necessity upon his will, he did freely and willlingly do it;
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the wicked they turne the Grace of God into wantonnesse, Jude 4. marke, the Grace of God;
the wicked they turn the Grace of God into wantonness, U^de 4. mark, the Grace of God;
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Grace whereby they might do more good then they do, and avoide more evill then they do.
Grace whereby they might do more good then they do, and avoid more evil then they do.
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Its true, a wicked man is the servant of sinne, and cannot but sinne, hee is naturally a servant of sinne;
Its true, a wicked man is the servant of sin, and cannot but sin, he is naturally a servant of sin;
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of sinne I say, but he is voluntarily and freely a servant of this sinne;
of sin I say, but he is voluntarily and freely a servant of this sin;
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for the Lord gives him reason, and counsell, and good motions, and many common graces, whereby he may be freed from this or that act,for the Lord gives him reason, and counsel, and good motions, and many Common graces, whereby he may be freed from this or that act,
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but hee will not, he will break out into these and these filthy passionate words, now and then;
but he will not, he will break out into these and these filthy passionate words, now and then;
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say reason what it will, and common grace what it will, he will do it, he will do this, and he will do that.
say reason what it will, and Common grace what it will, he will do it, he will do this, and he will do that.
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I confesse that when a wicked man is desperate and given up of God, then it is otherwise,
I confess that when a wicked man is desperate and given up of God, then it is otherwise,
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then his will is so greedy, that hee cannot take it off; but hee is the more inexcusable because his will is then double.
then his will is so greedy, that he cannot take it off; but he is the more inexcusable Because his will is then double.
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Fifthly, A wicked man can do more good, &c. for a godly regenerate soule may avoide more sinne, then hee does.
Fifthly, A wicked man can do more good, etc. for a godly regenerate soul may avoid more sin, then he does.
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Though God have freed him from the slavery of sinne, and he is become the servant of righteousnesse, Rom. 6.18. neverthelesse they may do more good then they do, and avoide sinne a great deale more then they do;
Though God have freed him from the slavery of sin, and he is become the servant of righteousness, Rom. 6.18. nevertheless they may do more good then they do, and avoid sin a great deal more then they do;
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what man will say that David could not otherwise chuse but commit that adultery which hee did,
what man will say that David could not otherwise choose but commit that adultery which he did,
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and that murder which hee did? I appeale to your consciences yee soules that are godly. When yee pray forgive us our Trespasses, do not ye acknowledge with all that ye have been wanting to the grace of God? Do not ye confesse it with shame that you have given way to sundry temptations that by the grace of God yee might have overcome? And that yee have omitted many a good opportunity, that by the grace of God yee might have made use of ? I deny not but God does irresistibly convert his Elect at the first,
and that murder which he did? I appeal to your Consciences ye Souls that Are godly. When ye pray forgive us our Trespasses, do not you acknowledge with all that you have been wanting to the grace of God? Do not you confess it with shame that you have given Way to sundry temptations that by the grace of God ye might have overcome? And that ye have omitted many a good opportunity, that by the grace of God ye might have made use of? I deny not but God does irresistibly convert his Elect At the First,
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and infallibly carry them on to the end, for the maine, but in particular actions hee does not so;
and infallibly carry them on to the end, for the main, but in particular actions he does not so;
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but though their wills bee now free by grace, yet they may freely sinne, even then when they obey:
but though their wills be now free by grace, yet they may freely sin, even then when they obey:
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and freely obey, even then when they transgresse; and so they are forced to confesse they might avoide more evill then they doe,
and freely obey, even then when they transgress; and so they Are forced to confess they might avoid more evil then they do,
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and do more good then they do.
and do more good then they do.
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Againe A wicked man may do more good then hee does, and avoide more evill then hee does;
Again A wicked man may do more good then he does, and avoid more evil then he does;
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I prove it by induction upon his conscience, By these Particulars. First, for the outward acts of sinne in the members ;I prove it by induction upon his conscience, By these Particulars. First, for the outward acts of sin in the members;
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thus all profane persons, drunkards, &c. yee are all convinced undeniably in your consciences, these are sinnes in the very outward members; voluntas it is domina membrorum ;
thus all profane Persons, drunkards, etc. ye Are all convinced undeniably in your Consciences, these Are Sins in the very outward members; Voluntas it is domina Members;
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can yee say yee cannot passe by an Ale-house when yee turn in? yee cannot come unto Sermons ? your owne legges they shall judge you;
can ye say ye cannot pass by an Alehouse when ye turn in? ye cannot come unto Sermons? your own legs they shall judge you;
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can you say you cannot give over your oathing and lying? &c. your owne Teeth and Lippes shall judge you, &c. If you do not root out these sinnes, its without doubt because ye will not. The Lord hath made al the outward man at the command of the will, and therefore if the outward man be out of order, tis because yee will;
can you say you cannot give over your oathing and lying? etc. your own Teeth and Lips shall judge you, etc. If you do not root out these Sins, its without doubt Because you will not. The Lord hath made all the outward man At the command of the will, and Therefore if the outward man be out of order, this Because ye will;
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NONLATINALPHABET, sayes Chrysost. Let no man say I have but one Talent, and I have no power to be good;
, Says Chrysostom Let no man say I have but one Talon, and I have no power to be good;
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a Talent hath power to go for a Talent, and 12 d.
a Talon hath power to go for a Talon, and 12 worser.
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for a shilling and if it do not, tis because yee will not. Hast thou not power over thine owne outward members vouchsaf'd thee of God? the Lord in mercy lets thy will have a despoticall power over thy members,
for a shilling and if it do not, this Because ye will not. Hast thou not power over thine own outward members vouchsafed thee of God? the Lord in mercy lets thy will have a despotical power over thy members,
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as the Moralists call it, and why canst thou not bridle, them? as Christ said to the Officer that smote him, if I have spoken well,
as the Moralists call it, and why Canst thou not bridle, them? as christ said to the Officer that smote him, if I have spoken well,
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why smitest thou mee? Joh. 18.23. couldst thou not have held in thy fingers? thou art inexcusable then for all thy profane sinnes.why smitest thou me? John 18.23. Couldst thou not have held in thy fingers? thou art inexcusable then for all thy profane Sins.
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Secondly, Thou hast naturall affections in thee, and by them thou mayst do more good then thou dost, and shun more evill then thou dost. Thus all civill Professors are left inexcusable, Canst thou not get more strictnesse of walking, though not for love unto God, yet for love unto thy selfe? bee more frequent in good duties for hope of Heaven, and for feare of Hell? thats better then nothing, better do them so then not at all. Secondly, Thou hast natural affections in thee, and by them thou Mayest do more good then thou dost, and shun more evil then thou dost. Thus all civil Professors Are left inexcusable, Canst thou not get more strictness of walking, though not for love unto God, yet for love unto thy self? be more frequent in good duties for hope of Heaven, and for Fear of Hell? thats better then nothing, better do them so then not At all.
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What cannot a man do for selfe-love and for feare? there is never a duty of Religion,
What cannot a man do for Self-love and for Fear? there is never a duty of Religion,
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but a man may every day do for love unto himselfe and for feare. God hath left these affections in thy soule on purpose.
but a man may every day do for love unto himself and for Fear. God hath left these affections in thy soul on purpose.
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I know this is not enough;
I know this is not enough;
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but what of that? Why dost thou not go so far as thou mayest? what aileth thee that thou canst not tame downe thy pride for feare of Gods judgements,
but what of that? Why dost thou not go so Far as thou Mayest? what aileth thee that thou Canst not tame down thy pride for Fear of God's Judgments,
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and bridle thy base passions for feare of Hell? It is not unknowne that God hath vowed to destroy all the workers of iniquity.
and bridle thy base passion for Fear of Hell? It is not unknown that God hath vowed to destroy all the workers of iniquity.
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Tis not unknowne that he hath prepared Hell for such as thou art, as long as thou livest as thou dost;
This not unknown that he hath prepared Hell for such as thou art, as long as thou Livest as thou dost;
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Thou knowst this is true, and thou knowst God will be as good as his Word ;
Thou Knowest this is true, and thou Knowest God will be as good as his Word;
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and thou art not able to abide it.
and thou art not able to abide it.
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Why dost thou not curbe thy proude stubborne lusts for feare of this Hell? Thats better then nothing;
Why dost thou not curb thy proud stubborn Lustiest for Fear of this Hell? Thats better then nothing;
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if thou canst not do it for love, yet why canst thou not do it for feare? hast thou not as much reason as a brute creature? that is greedy of meate,
if thou Canst not do it for love, yet why Canst thou not do it for Fear? hast thou not as much reason as a brutus creature? that is greedy of meat,
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yet a whip-stick is able to scare him from it;
yet a whip-stick is able to scare him from it;
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an horse is desirous to stand s•ill, yet a spur and a rod is able to make it go faster;
an horse is desirous to stand s•ill, yet a spur and a rod is able to make it go faster;
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and is not Hell more fearfull then all rods? Why dost thou not take heede for feare,
and is not Hell more fearful then all rods? Why dost thou not take heed for Fear,
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least God should send thee to Hell? a sinner and a hypocrite are inexcusable herein; for Hell may feare them;
lest God should send thee to Hell? a sinner and a hypocrite Are inexcusable herein; for Hell may Fear them;
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the sinners in Sion are afraid, fearfulnesse hath surprised the hypocrites; who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings ? Esay 33.14. who of us is able to dwell with everlasting flames? and hypocrites may go so farre;
the Sinners in Sion Are afraid, fearfulness hath surprised the Hypocrites; who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings? Isaiah 33.14. who of us is able to dwell with everlasting flames? and Hypocrites may go so Far;
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feare Hell, and abstaine from a million of sinnes, for feare of these everlasting burnings ; canst thou say thou canst not resist sinne for feare of Gods judgements? No;
Fear Hell, and abstain from a million of Sins, for Fear of these everlasting burnings; Canst thou say thou Canst not resist sin for Fear of God's Judgments? No;
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thou canst resist sinne for fear of lesse evils then so; the feare of mens seeing thee can keepe thee from committing adultery in the market-place,
thou Canst resist sin for Fear of less evils then so; the Fear of men's seeing thee can keep thee from committing adultery in the marketplace,
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and cannot the feare of God restraine thee from it in private? thou darest not transgresse the Kings Lawes for fear of the Gallowse;
and cannot the Fear of God restrain thee from it in private? thou Darest not transgress the Kings Laws for Fear of the Gallows;
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and cannot the feare of Hell restraine thee from transgressing of Gods? Gods displeasure is greater then the Kings? and thou knowest it;
and cannot the Fear of Hell restrain thee from transgressing of God's? God's displeasure is greater then the Kings? and thou Knowest it;
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God is truer in his Law then any mortall man, and thou knowest it:
God is truer in his Law then any Mortal man, and thou Knowest it:
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and fearest thou not me? feare yee not mee? saith the Lord, will yee not tremble at my presence? Jer. 5.22. canst thou say thou art not able to feare him so much as servilely? that is not so;
and Fearest thou not me? Fear ye not me? Says the Lord, will ye not tremble At my presence? Jer. 5.22. Canst thou say thou art not able to Fear him so much as servilely? that is not so;
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for when thou art sick and ready to dye, then thou wilt feare him, then oh thou wouldst faine become a new creature,
for when thou art sick and ready to die, then thou wilt Fear him, then o thou Wouldst feign become a new creature,
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and all out of feare of the great God; and canst thou not now? No, no;
and all out of Fear of the great God; and Canst thou not now? No, no;
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now here be pleasures to be had, and thou wilt have them ; here is the World, and thou wilt carke;
now Here be pleasures to be had, and thou wilt have them; Here is the World, and thou wilt cark;
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here is businesse, and thou wilt be doing, and thou wilt not finde leasure for God.
Here is business, and thou wilt be doing, and thou wilt not find leisure for God.
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No, thou wilt not, canst thou not do this that God bids thee at least out of feare? this is nothing but a lie of Satan, thou wouldst do them all for feare of a man.
No, thou wilt not, Canst thou not do this that God bids thee At least out of Fear? this is nothing but a lie of Satan, thou Wouldst do them all for Fear of a man.
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Suppose there were Lawes made that every man who does not pray in his Family Morning and Evening should assuredly be hanged, whosoever swears an Oath should bee hanged,
Suppose there were Laws made that every man who does not pray in his Family Morning and Evening should assuredly be hanged, whosoever swears an Oath should be hanged,
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as soone as hee hath sworne it; Whosoever breakes out into any bitter rayling speech should suffer death.
as soon as he hath sworn it; Whosoever breaks out into any bitter railing speech should suffer death.
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Suppose I say to all the duties of Religion it were death to omit them,
Suppose I say to all the duties of Religion it were death to omit them,
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and the King had made such a certaine sure Law ▪ I dare say there would be many millions of Professors more in England then there are;and the King had made such a certain sure Law ▪ I Dare say there would be many millions of Professors more in England then there Are;
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rather then yee would be gibbeted, many swearers would never sweare more; many liers never lie more;
rather then ye would be gibbeted, many swearers would never swear more; many liers never lie more;
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many profane househoulders never omit Prayers in their Families more;
many profane househoulders never omit Prayers in their Families more;
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and couldst thou do this for fear of a man ? why canst thou not then do it for fear of the great God?
and Couldst thou do this for Fear of a man? why Canst thou not then do it for Fear of the great God?
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Thirdly, The Lord hath given thee naturall counsell, and naturall reason and prudence, Oh sayst thou I am tempted before I am aware,
Thirdly, The Lord hath given thee natural counsel, and natural reason and prudence, O Sayest thou I am tempted before I am aware,
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and the passion is up before I am aware, I cannot helpe it for my life;
and the passion is up before I am aware, I cannot help it for my life;
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No, I believe thee when the Devill is once up, there is no alaying that fowle Fiend for the present;No, I believe thee when the devil is once up, there is no allaying that fowl Fiend for the present;
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Thou canst not immediately allay it.
Thou Canst not immediately allay it.
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But why canst thou not prevent it with counsell and deliberation? the very Heathens have done this ;
But why Canst thou not prevent it with counsel and deliberation? the very heathens have done this;
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and thou hast advantage of all heathen.
and thou hast advantage of all heathen.
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God hath given thee not only reason in thy head, and a naturall conscience in thy breast,
God hath given thee not only reason in thy head, and a natural conscience in thy breast,
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but also direction in his Word to prevent it, and if thou dost not, thou wilt not ;
but also direction in his Word to prevent it, and if thou dost not, thou wilt not;
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are the lusts of thine appetite violent? why then dost thou not forecast for to reine them? Why dost thou not abstaine from going to Feasts awhile? Why dost thou not stint thy Trencher with so much? If thy lusts be on fire why dost thou feede them with fuell? Are the lusts of anger and wrath predominant in thee? thou rapst out an Oath before thou art aware,
Are the Lustiest of thine appetite violent? why then dost thou not forecast for to reine them? Why dost thou not abstain from going to Feasts awhile? Why dost thou not stint thy Trencher with so much? If thy Lustiest be on fire why dost thou feed them with fuel? are the Lustiest of anger and wrath predominant in thee? thou rapst out an Oath before thou art aware,
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why then dost thou not as Chrysostome would have thee, Set forfeitures for every Oath? Why dost thou not intreat Gods people severely to reprove thee,
why then dost thou not as Chrysostom would have thee, Set forfeitures for every Oath? Why dost thou not entreat God's people severely to reprove thee,
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and exact a fine of thee for every misgoverning word ? Why dost thou not bawke such acquaintance as may occasion thy Tongue to cast out? Oathes why dost thou not club downe thy lusts with argument upon argument? shall I be touchy to be damned,
and exact a fine of thee for every misgoverning word? Why dost thou not bawke such acquaintance as may occasion thy Tongue to cast out? Oaths why dost thou not club down thy Lustiest with argument upon argument? shall I be touchy to be damned,
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and proud to be damned? &c. even arguments of selfe-love are able to knock them downe. I do not know how;
and proud to be damned? etc. even Arguments of Self-love Are able to knock them down. I do not know how;
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No? that's because thou wilt not know, they knew not neither will they understand, Psal. 82.5. so thou knowest not, neither wilt thou understand;
No? that's Because thou wilt not know, they knew not neither will they understand, Psalm 82.5. so thou Knowest not, neither wilt thou understand;
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that's the reason thou still walkest in darknesse ;
that's the reason thou still walkest in darkness;
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why dost not thou oppose thy lusts at first rising? non obtinebis ut desinat si incipere permiseris, sayes Seneca ;
why dost not thou oppose thy Lustiest At First rising? non obtinebis ut Desinat si incipere permiseris, Says Senecca;
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thou canst never get victory except thou be here first in the feild. The Lord hath given thee counsells on this fashion;
thou Canst never get victory except thou be Here First in the field. The Lord hath given thee Counsels on this fashion;
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why dost thou not use them? onely because thou wilt not;
why dost thou not use them? only Because thou wilt not;
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hast thou impediments? Clarancus had them too, but hee overcame them sayes Seneca. Why dost not thou? if thou wilt not, thou dost willingly perish;
hast thou impediments? Clarancus had them too, but he overcame them sayes Senecca. Why dost not thou? if thou wilt not, thou dost willingly perish;
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thou might do more then thou dost, but thou wilt not; and thou mighst shunne more then thou dost, but thou wilt not.
thou might do more then thou dost, but thou wilt not; and thou mighst shun more then thou dost, but thou wilt not.
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Fourthly, because thou wilt say all these things are but naturall and morall and civill, I may perish for all these;
Fourthly, Because thou wilt say all these things Are but natural and moral and civil, I may perish for all these;
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but alas I am not able to do any thing spiritually; I cannot believe, I cannot repent;
but alas I am not able to do any thing spiritually; I cannot believe, I cannot Repent;
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though this be very true, yet thy plea is no excuse;
though this be very true, yet thy plea is no excuse;
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for though they be naturall, yet they are first. First that's in order which is naturall,
for though they be natural, yet they Are First. First that's in order which is natural,
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and afterwards that which is spirituall, and if thou stickest there thou stickest at a will not. and afterwards that which is spiritual, and if thou stickest there thou stickest At a will not.
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The Lord hath taken a sufficient course to humble thee, and thou wilt not be humbled ;
The Lord hath taken a sufficient course to humble thee, and thou wilt not be humbled;
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thou sayest thou canst not obey spititually; I grant it, its most true: nor repent spiritually;
thou Sayest thou Canst not obey spititually; I grant it, its most true: nor Repent spiritually;
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why then wilt thou not be humbled that that canst not, as God said to Pharaoh, how long wilt thou refuse to humble thy selfe before mee? Exodus 10.3. There is an externall humiliation, as Ahabs humiliation;
why then wilt thou not be humbled that that Canst not, as God said to Pharaoh, how long wilt thou refuse to humble thy self before me? Exodus 10.3. There is an external humiliation, as Ahabs humiliation;
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thou mayst come to before that humiliation thou canst not expresse, why art thou not humbled with that which thou mayst? thou Mayest come to before that humiliation thou Canst not express, why art thou not humbled with that which thou Mayest?
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First, then why dost thou not see thy case to be damnable ? Dost thou not know that judgement is past upon all to damnation? Rom. 5.18. all men are damned out of Christ.
First, then why dost thou not see thy case to be damnable? Dost thou not know that judgement is passed upon all to damnation? Rom. 5.18. all men Are damned out of christ.
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Whosoever is not a new creature, is not in Christ, but is a damn'd man to this day;
Whosoever is not a new creature, is not in christ, but is a damned man to this day;
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thou knowest the Lord himselfe doth say thus;
thou Knowest the Lord himself does say thus;
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what hinders thee now from deducting a particular therefrom? If upon all men, then upon mee;
what hinders thee now from deducting a particular therefrom? If upon all men, then upon me;
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if all be damned to this day that are not new creatures in Christ, then I am a damned man to this houre;
if all be damned to this day that Are not new creatures in christ, then I am a damned man to this hour;
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this logicke God doth vouchsafe thee;this logic God does vouchsafe thee;
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why dost thou not reason on this fashion? I am a damned man and a damned woman to this day;
why dost thou not reason on this fashion? I am a damned man and a damned woman to this day;
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if thou wouldst be brought to this passe there might be some hope of thee, but thou wilt not, thou wilt scrape up some hopes or other, thou wilt not beleeve this. Beleeve thus, sayes God ;
if thou Wouldst be brought to this pass there might be Some hope of thee, but thou wilt not, thou wilt scrape up Some hope's or other, thou wilt not believe this. Believe thus, Says God;
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but I will not sayst thou, no, thou wilt have thy lust still, and thou wilt not beleeve this,
but I will not Sayest thou, no, thou wilt have thy lust still, and thou wilt not believe this,
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if thou wouldst believe verily thou art a damned man, because thou art not a new creature in Christ, may be thou wouldst never have done til thou art one, thou wouldst forsake all and follow Christ in all things, but thou wilt not.
if thou Wouldst believe verily thou art a damned man, Because thou art not a new creature in christ, may be thou Wouldst never have done till thou art one, thou Wouldst forsake all and follow christ in all things, but thou wilt not.
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Secondly, but I cannot sayst thou;
Secondly, but I cannot Sayest thou;
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why then wilt thou not dispaire in thy selfe? a man must despaire as he is, otherwise hee can never get into Christ ;
why then wilt thou not despair in thy self? a man must despair as he is, otherwise he can never get into christ;
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as long as a man lives and does after the flesh, hee can have no true hope of mercy or pardon, or any thing;
as long as a man lives and does After the Flesh, he can have no true hope of mercy or pardon, or any thing;
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no hee is a dead man, all the Angels of Heaven cannot help him; if there were a thousand Christs he should perish without them;
no he is a dead man, all the Angels of Heaven cannot help him; if there were a thousand Christ he should perish without them;
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and why wilt thou not despaire in thy selfe? Despaire? God forbid.
and why wilt thou not despair in thy self? Despair? God forbid.
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I'le never despaire while I live, God is more mercifull then so, and I hope I neede not despaire.
I'll never despair while I live, God is more merciful then so, and I hope I need not despair.
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Christ dyed for sinners and I were a foole if I should despaire. Thus thou pleadest with God for thy vaine hopes; christ died for Sinners and I were a fool if I should despair. Thus thou pleadest with God for thy vain hope's;
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but why wilt thou? sayes God, why wilt thou plead with me, thou hast transgressed against me, Jer. 2.29.
but why wilt thou? Says God, why wilt thou plead with me, thou hast transgressed against me, Jer. 2.29.
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Thou pleadest for hopes ▪ and liest in thy sinnes, why wilt thou? marke, the will is set on it, and thou wilt plead;
Thou pleadest for hope's ▪ and liest in thy Sins, why wilt thou? mark, the will is Set on it, and thou wilt plead;
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thou might despaire of thy selfe, but thou wilt not, and therefore thou wilt wilfully perish.thou might despair of thy self, but thou wilt not, and Therefore thou wilt wilfully perish.
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Thirdly, but I cannot pull downe my owne heart, nor master mine one will sayst thou;
Thirdly, but I cannot pull down my own heart, nor master mine one will Sayest thou;
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no? Why then canst thou not goe and resigne it to God? Lord, here is a proud heart, I cannot humble it; Oh;
no? Why then Canst thou not go and resign it to God? Lord, Here is a proud heart, I cannot humble it; O;
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here is a stony heart, I cannot breake it; Lord do thou; here is a rebellious heart ▪ I canno• subdue it. Lord do thou;
Here is a stony heart, I cannot break it; Lord do thou; Here is a rebellious heart ▪ I canno• subdue it. Lord do thou;
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but thou wilt not resigne up this heart, thou wilt not set about it as well as thou canst;
but thou wilt not resign up this heart, thou wilt not Set about it as well as thou Canst;
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they will not frame their doings, to turne unto God, Hos. 5.4. they will not; so thou wilt not frame thy selfe to do it as well as thou canst.
they will not frame their doings, to turn unto God, Hos. 5.4. they will not; so thou wilt not frame thy self to do it as well as thou Canst.
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And therefore thou dost willingly go on, and thou art wholy inexcusable before God ;
And Therefore thou dost willingly go on, and thou art wholly inexcusable before God;
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and when he sends thee to Hell, thou shalt know thine owne will brought thee thither.
and when he sends thee to Hell, thou shalt know thine own will brought thee thither.
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Thou mighst reforme thine outward man, but thou wilt not;
Thou mighst reform thine outward man, but thou wilt not;
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thou mighst bridle thy lusts and thy passions, but thou wilt not, thou mighst take a thousand good opportunities, but thou wilt not.
thou mighst bridle thy Lustiest and thy passion, but thou wilt not, thou mighst take a thousand good opportunities, but thou wilt not.
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And therefore thou hast no excuse before God, thou dost willingly perish.
And Therefore thou hast no excuse before God, thou dost willingly perish.
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Its true thou canst not, may be, but necessity is not it, but thou wilt not ;
Its true thou Canst not, may be, but necessity is not it, but thou wilt not;
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indeed if thou didst every day labour to fight against thy lusts, and resist to the utmost and couldst not,
indeed if thou didst every day labour to fight against thy Lustiest, and resist to the utmost and Couldst not,
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then it were necessity, but thou dost not, nay thou wilt not.
then it were necessity, but thou dost not, nay thou wilt not.
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Hee that resisteth and then cannot, hee may plead, Lord what a wofull necessity of sinning am I in!
He that Resisteth and then cannot, he may plead, Lord what a woeful necessity of sinning am I in!
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but thou givest way to thy lusts a•d therefore thou art inexcusable, and thou do•t willingly perish.
but thou givest Way to thy Lustiest a•d Therefore thou art inexcusable, and thou do•t willingly perish.
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The second Ground. THe second now follows. Every wicked man is slothfull and negligent. Thou evill servant and slothfull, sayes Christ, Mat, 25.26. Thou hast beene lazy with the Talent I gave thee. I gave thee preaching and teaching, and thou hast beene lazy to heare it.
The second Ground. THe second now follows. Every wicked man is slothful and negligent. Thou evil servant and slothful, Says christ, Mathew, 25.26. Thou hast been lazy with the Talon I gave thee. I gave thee preaching and teaching, and thou hast been lazy to hear it.
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I have given thee knowledge of that which is good, and thou hast beene lazy to improve it.
I have given thee knowledge of that which is good, and thou hast been lazy to improve it.
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I have pulled thee to Prayer by the motion of my Spirit, and thou hast beene lazy at the duty.
I have pulled thee to Prayer by the motion of my Spirit, and thou hast been lazy At the duty.
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Thou evill and slothfull servant, I have given thee many a sweet opportunity to be ridde of that base lust that thou are most addicted unto,
Thou evil and slothful servant, I have given thee many a sweet opportunity to be rid of that base lust that thou Are most addicted unto,
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and thou hast beene lazy to take it. This is another ground of this Doctrine.
and thou hast been lazy to take it. This is Another ground of this Doctrine.
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Now if this be so, thou must lay the blame on thine own will, and not on Gods denying thee power ;
Now if this be so, thou must lay the blame on thine own will, and not on God's denying thee power;
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Because sloth is a fault of the will.
Because sloth is a fault of the will.
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I cannot call him a sluggard, that sticks at a cannot but onely him that sticks at a Will not. He that labours and strives as much as hee can, none will call him a sluggard,
I cannot call him a sluggard, that sticks At a cannot but only him that sticks At a Will not. He that labours and strives as much as he can, none will call him a sluggard,
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but him that can labour more and will not. Sloth is a voluntary fault of the will;
but him that can labour more and will not. Sloth is a voluntary fault of the will;
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How long wilt thou sleep O sluggard? Prov. 6.9.How long wilt thou sleep Oh sluggard? Curae 6.9.
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How long wilt thou? its not a fault of impotency, but of will. Five Demonstrations to prove this.
How long wilt thou? its not a fault of impotency, but of will. Five Demonstrations to prove this.
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First, if thou be slothfull to good duties, then thou dost only imagine a company of cannots.
First, if thou be slothful to good duties, then thou dost only imagine a company of cannots.
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I cannot do as I would sayst thou; No;
I cannot do as I would Sayest thou; No;
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why then art thou slothfull, to make more imaginary cannots ? A slothfull man imagines more cannots then there be.
why then art thou slothful, to make more imaginary cannots? A slothful man imagines more cannots then there be.
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I cannot go this journey sayes he, I shall be weary, I shall be rob'd, I shall fall off my horse; I cannot travell it;
I cannot go this journey Says he, I shall be weary, I shall be robbed, I shall fallen off my horse; I cannot travel it;
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the way of a slothfull man ▪ is a hedge of Thornes. But the way of the righteous is made plaine sayes Solomon ;
the Way of a slothful man ▪ is a hedge of Thorns. But the Way of the righteous is made plain Says Solomon;
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the slothfull man he imagines there's a Thorne hedge in his way. I shall be prickt, I cannot get over it;
the slothful man he imagines there's a Thorn hedge in his Way. I shall be pricked, I cannot get over it;
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what? is there a Thorne hedge in the way? No; for the righeous that goes it, hee finds it plaine, hee sees none; no;
what? is there a Thorn hedge in the Way? No; for the righteous that Goes it, he finds it plain, he sees none; no;
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there is no such Thorne-hedge in the way, but he does imagine one;
there is no such Thorn-hedge in the Way, but he does imagine one;
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and therefore his will not is his let, not his cannot, for hee does but imagine a cannot.
and Therefore his will not is his let, not his cannot, for he does but imagine a cannot.
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So dost thou say, I cannot do thus and thus;
So dost thou say, I cannot do thus and thus;
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why then art thou slothfull to imagine more cannots, and Thorne hedges then there are? I cannot live then.
why then art thou slothful to imagine more cannots, and Thorn hedges then there Are? I cannot live then.
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Oh I cannot go so often to Prayer, and if I should do as you say, I should be houted at up and downe;
O I cannot go so often to Prayer, and if I should do as you say, I should be houted At up and down;
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you tell mee I am a Hellhound for my pride and my passions; Oh if I should believe this, I should never have merry day more.
you tell me I am a Hellhound for my pride and my passion; O if I should believe this, I should never have merry day more.
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Alas all these are but imaginary cannots, imaginary Thorne hedges. I cannot be so strict, neither can I put it up.
Alas all these Are but imaginary cannots, imaginary Thorn hedges. I cannot be so strict, neither can I put it up.
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I say thou dost but imagine a company of cannots, and therefore thou wilt not.
I say thou dost but imagine a company of cannots, and Therefore thou wilt not.
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2. Demonstration, Jf thou bee slothfull to good duties, then thou makest every little difficulty a cannot ; 2. Demonstration, If thou be slothful to good duties, then thou Makest every little difficulty a cannot;
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nothing but an impossibility is a cannot. But if thou beest slothfull, thou makest every little difficulty a cannot.
nothing but an impossibility is a cannot. But if thou Best slothful, thou Makest every little difficulty a cannot.
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I cannot turne mine owne heart, nor breake mine own heart;
I cannot turn mine own heart, nor break mine own heart;
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but why then art thou slothfull to make every little diffiuclty a cannot? a slothfull man makes every little difficulty a cannot.
but why then art thou slothful to make every little diffiuclty a cannot? a slothful man makes every little difficulty a cannot.
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The slothfull man will not plow by reason of cold, and therefore shall hee beg in harvest and have nothing. The slothful man will not blow by reason of cold, and Therefore shall he beg in harvest and have nothing.
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Hee will not plough by reason of cold, hee sticks at a very little difficulty, his fingers are so tender forsooth, they must not ake, his Toes are so Lady-like they must not smart, He will not plough by reason of cold, he sticks At a very little difficulty, his fingers Are so tender forsooth, they must not ache, his Toes Are so Ladylike they must not smart,
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because its a little diffcult, therefore hee will not do it; He will not plow by reason of cold.
Because its a little diffcult, Therefore he will not do it; He will not blow by reason of cold.
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Well beg then and yee will;
Well beg then and ye will;
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cannot you endure a little cold? yea, he could indure it, but it would be difficult.
cannot you endure a little cold? yea, he could endure it, but it would be difficult.
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And therefore sayes the Text, he will not Plough by reason of cold. Hee does not stick at an impossibility, for then indeed hee could not.
And Therefore Says the Text, he will not Plough by reason of cold. He does not stick At an impossibility, for then indeed he could not.
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But the slothfull man will not plough by reason of cold; he stickes only at a difficulty, and therefore he will not;
But the slothful man will not plough by reason of cold; he sticks only At a difficulty, and Therefore he will not;
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nay if hee should labour soundly indeed, his very labour would keepe him from being a cold;
nay if he should labour soundly indeed, his very labour would keep him from being a cold;
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the truth is its the labour of ploughing that he is against. And therefore every little cold shall serve for an excuse;
the truth is its the labour of ploughing that he is against. And Therefore every little cold shall serve for an excuse;
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So why art thou slothfull to count every petty difficulty a cannot? Its an uncomfortable thing to be alwayes poring on my sinnes, I cannot abide it, troublesome to be Tongue-tyed.
So why art thou slothful to count every Petty difficulty a cannot? Its an uncomfortable thing to be always poring on my Sins, I cannot abide it, troublesome to be Tongue-tied.
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What not speake a word but onely with warrant from Scripture? I cannot abide it;
What not speak a word but only with warrant from Scripture? I cannot abide it;
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what never helpe my selfe at a dead lift by telling a lie? never right my selfe by a little revenge? never comply nor sort with such and such old acquaintance,
what never help my self At a dead lift by telling a lie? never right my self by a little revenge? never comply nor sort with such and such old acquaintance,
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because they drop out an Oath now and then before they are aware? O I cannot abide it.
Because they drop out an Oath now and then before they Are aware? O I cannot abide it.
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What thus precise? I am not able to abide it.
What thus precise? I am not able to abide it.
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No? cannot, cannot thy stubborne will stoope to a little difficulty? get thee to Hell,
No? cannot, cannot thy stubborn will stoop to a little difficulty? get thee to Hell,
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and see if thou canst abide that, and there thanke thine owne will for thy perishing.
and see if thou Canst abide that, and there thank thine own will for thy perishing.
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3. Demonstration, if thou beest slothfull, then thou turnest thy very abilities into cannots, not onely all difficulties,
3. Demonstration, if thou Best slothful, then thou Turnest thy very abilities into cannots, not only all difficulties,
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but also thine abilities into cannots.
but also thine abilities into cannots.
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Like a drone that is lazy, hee loses his abilities that hee hath. By much slothfulnesse the building decayeth.
Like a drone that is lazy, he loses his abilities that he hath. By much slothfulness the building decayeth.
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Alas I am very dead-hearted sayst thou;
Alas I am very deadhearted Sayest thou;
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nay, but O man the time was when God quickned thee at a Sermon, why didst thou let it decay? the time was when thou wert a little well affected, nay, but Oh man the time was when God quickened thee At a Sermon, why didst thou let it decay? the time was when thou Wertenberg a little well affected,
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why didst thou let it decay? time was when thou wert soberer, and lesse given to wrath and passions;
why didst thou let it decay? time was when thou Wertenberg Soberer, and less given to wrath and passion;
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and why didst thou let these good conditions decay? the Lord gave thee them heretofore,
and why didst thou let these good conditions decay? the Lord gave thee them heretofore,
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and thou hast played the sluggard with them, and therefore now they are decayed.
and thou hast played the sluggard with them, and Therefore now they Are decayed.
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Thy quickning is decayed, thy sorrowes for sinne decayed, thy meltings decayed, through much slothfulnesse the building does decay.
Thy quickening is decayed, thy sorrows for sin decayed, thy meltings decayed, through much slothfulness the building does decay.
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Hee that is slothfull in his worke is brother to a great waster, So thou art a brother to a great waster because thou art slothfull. He that is slothful in his work is brother to a great waster, So thou art a brother to a great waster Because thou art slothful.
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4. Demonstration, If thou beest slothfull then thou dost voluntarily nayle thy selfe unto cannots. 4. Demonstration, If thou Best slothful then thou dost voluntarily nail thy self unto cannots.
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There is many a sinne that now thou art a slave to, that thou mighst have troden under thy foot, but now thou canst not;
There is many a sin that now thou art a slave to, that thou mighst have trodden under thy foot, but now thou Canst not;
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thou mightest have gone further and further on in reformation, if thou hadst held on when thou wert going;
thou Mightest have gone further and further on in Reformation, if thou Hadst held on when thou Wertenberg going;
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like a Coach, its easier to make it runne on when once its going, then stir it, when once it stands still;
like a Coach, its Easier to make it run on when once its going, then stir it, when once it Stands still;
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and now thou canst not, now thou art nayled to it, like the doore to his hinges.
and now thou Canst not, now thou art nailed to it, like the door to his hinges.
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Now thou canst pray and pray and grow nere the better, heare and read and neer the holier,
Now thou Canst pray and pray and grow never the better, hear and read and near the Holier,
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as the dore turneth upon its hinges, so doth the slothfull man on his Bed. The dore goes to and fro, to it goes and fro it goes, it goes may be all the yeere long;
as the door turns upon its hinges, so does the slothful man on his Bed The door Goes to and from, to it Goes and from it Goes, it Goes may be all the year long;
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and still it hangs just upon the same hinges, and after seven yeares travell, it hangs there where it did; its nayled to its hinges.
and still it hangs just upon the same hinges, and After seven Years travel, it hangs there where it did; its nailed to its hinges.
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So tis with a sluggish heart, hee goes to a Prayer and from a Prayer, to a Sermon and from a Sermon, to a good duty and from a good duty;
So this with a sluggish heart, he Goes to a Prayer and from a Prayer, to a Sermon and from a Sermon, to a good duty and from a good duty;
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and still he hangs just on the same hinges. He hath gotten no ground, is just where hee was;
and still he hangs just on the same hinges. He hath got no ground, is just where he was;
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so thou art just at the same passe, after a thousand prayers and a thousand Sermons,
so thou art just At the same pass, After a thousand Prayers and a thousand Sermons,
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and millions of good duties, still thou hangest on thy old duties, neere the more pure to this houre.
and millions of good duties, still thou hangest on thy old duties, near the more pure to this hour.
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5. Demonstration, Sloth is a lazy putting forth by halves of that power one hath. This also is the very nature of Sloth.
5. Demonstration, Sloth is a lazy putting forth by halves of that power one hath. This also is the very nature of Sloth.
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When a man hath more power then hee shewes, but hee is lazy to put it all forth.
When a man hath more power then he shows, but he is lazy to put it all forth.
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The Scripture uses a comparison of a man, that hides his hand in his bosome,
The Scripture uses a comparison of a man, that hides his hand in his bosom,
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and though hee have meat standing before him, yet hee will not so much as bring it to his mouth.
and though he have meat standing before him, yet he will not so much as bring it to his Mouth.
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A slothfull man hideth his hand in his bosome, and will not bring it to his mouth.
A slothful man Hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not bring it to his Mouth.
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What? why does hee starve? because hee hath not any meate? No; The meate standeth before him;
What? why does he starve? Because he hath not any meat? No; The meat Stands before him;
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because hee hath not any hands? no, hee hath a hand in his bosome;
Because he hath not any hands? no, he hath a hand in his bosom;
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because his hand hath the dead Palsy, and hee not able to stirre it? No, hee will not put it forth.
Because his hand hath the dead Palsy, and he not able to stir it? No, he will not put it forth.
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Hee will not bring it to his mouth, sayes the Text ;He will not bring it to his Mouth, Says the Text;
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So when thou art praying thou wilt not put thy selfe forth, when thou art reforming thou dost not put thy selfe forth;
So when thou art praying thou wilt not put thy self forth, when thou art reforming thou dost not put thy self forth;
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when thou art about any good service thou dost not put thy selfe forth;
when thou art about any good service thou dost not put thy self forth;
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here is a Sabbath before thee, and a Sacrament before thee, but thou wilt not reach it to thy mouth;
Here is a Sabbath before thee, and a Sacrament before thee, but thou wilt not reach it to thy Mouth;
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thou wilt not put thy selfe forth.
thou wilt not put thy self forth.
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The Lord tells thee this sinne will breake thy necke, and thou wilt not so much as reach it to thy mouth,The Lord tells thee this sin will break thy neck, and thou wilt not so much as reach it to thy Mouth,
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nor apply it to thy heart;
nor apply it to thy heart;
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may be it would humble thee and feed thee, but thou wilt not reach it to thy mouth;
may be it would humble thee and feed thee, but thou wilt not reach it to thy Mouth;
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what a deale of power hast thou? but thou putst it forth by the halves, when thou art examining thy conscience, thou putst thy selfe forth by the halves, thou mightst put thy self forth many degrees more, but thou wilt not.
what a deal of power hast thou? but thou puttest it forth by the halves, when thou art examining thy conscience, thou puttest thy self forth by the halves, thou Mightest put thy self forth many Degrees more, but thou wilt not.
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Oh beloved, this same point will strike the World dumbe before God, even this, why did yee not put your selves forth to the uttmost? Thou hast somewhat more in thee then by reason of thy lazinesse thou dost put forth.
O Beloved, this same point will strike the World dumb before God, even this, why did ye not put your selves forth to the utmost? Thou hast somewhat more in thee then by reason of thy laziness thou dost put forth.
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There is more then by reason of Sluggishnesse thou puttest forth. There is more then by reason of Sluggishness thou puttest forth.
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First, its a signe it is in thee, because when God does convert a sinner, he does not put in new powers and faculties into the soule ; First, its a Signen it is in thee, Because when God does convert a sinner, he does not put in new Powers and faculties into the soul;
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he does not put in a new faculty of thinking and understanding, and willing and affecting, and remembring ; No;
he does not put in a new faculty of thinking and understanding, and willing and affecting, and remembering; No;
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the soule hath these faculties already, understanding, already and thinking already, and remembring and desiring already, and willing already;
the soul hath these faculties already, understanding, already and thinking already, and remembering and desiring already, and willing already;
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but God does not put in new faculties, but turnes them that are there unto himselfe like a watch out of frame, the wheeles are there still, the spring still, and every parcell there still;
but God does not put in new faculties, but turns them that Are there unto himself like a watch out of frame, the wheels Are there still, the spring still, and every parcel there still;
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but all out of frame, and the artist sets them in frame; so the soule hath them in it;
but all out of frame, and the artist sets them in frame; so the soul hath them in it;
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True it requires the omnipotent power of God to turn all these faculties to him. Notwithstanding thou dost voluntarily turne them unto other things, and not unto God.
True it requires the omnipotent power of God to turn all these faculties to him. Notwithstanding thou dost voluntarily turn them unto other things, and not unto God.
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They are every one in thee, as thou art a man.
They Are every one in thee, as thou art a man.
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But God may not have them, nay and thou mightst put them forth to more then thou dost.
But God may not have them, nay and thou Mightest put them forth to more then thou dost.
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Other things can have them superfluously, but God may not have them. (I intend not a power of doing the least good in a gracious manner,
Other things can have them superfluously, but God may not have them. (I intend not a power of doing the least good in a gracious manner,
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nor to engage God to give thee grace only.) nor to engage God to give thee grace only.)
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Secondly, its a signe it is in thee. (I meane still so farre forth as to demonstrate thee slothfull.) I say its a signe it is in thee,
Secondly, its a Signen it is in thee. (I mean still so Far forth as to demonstrate thee slothful.) I say its a Signen it is in thee,
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because thou canst shew as great power otherwise.
Because thou Canst show as great power otherwise.
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When a servant can runne a race for his sport, why will he not on his Masters errand when hee bids him? Its a signe it is in him,
When a servant can run a raze for his sport, why will he not on his Masters errand when he bids him? Its a Signen it is in him,
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and he will not put it forth.
and he will not put it forth.
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Canst thou not spare an houre every day for private Prayer unto God, sometime for to meditate and belabour thy heart? Thou canst spare twice as much for thy belly and thy back, and thy profits.
Canst thou not spare an hour every day for private Prayer unto God, sometime for to meditate and belabour thy heart? Thou Canst spare twice as much for thy belly and thy back, and thy profits.
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Canst thou not shed teares for thy sinnes? Thou canst shed teares for madnesse, and wrath, and vexation.
Canst thou not shed tears for thy Sins? Thou Canst shed tears for madness, and wrath, and vexation.
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Canst thou not tell how to glorify God? Oh my parts are very shallow, gifts very small, &c. But thou art wise to do evill, They are wise to do evill,
Canst thou not tell how to Glorify God? O my parts Are very shallow, Gifts very small, etc. But thou art wise to do evil, They Are wise to do evil,
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but do good they have no knowledge. but do good they have no knowledge.
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Its a signe it is in thee, but thou wi•• not. Thou canst not speake for God, thou canst not be angry against sinne,
Its a Signen it is in thee, but thou wi•• not. Thou Canst not speak for God, thou Canst not be angry against sin,
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nor lay to heart the miseries of Gods Church? No? but thou canst finde thy Tongue fast enough for to raile, and clamour;
nor lay to heart the misery's of God's Church? No? but thou Canst find thy Tongue fast enough for to rail, and clamour;
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and thou canst even burst with anger when thou art crost.
and thou Canst even burst with anger when thou art crossed.
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Its a signe its in thee, a signe there is wit enough in thee, and ability enough in thee to take paynes.
Its a Signen its in thee, a Signen there is wit enough in thee, and ability enough in thee to take pains.
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Thou hast it for other things, but thou wilt not put it forth for the Lord.
Thou hast it for other things, but thou wilt not put it forth for the Lord.
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Oh how does this provoke the most highest! That strangers should devoure all thy strength. Like Ephraim, strangers devoured all his strength.
O how does this provoke the most highest! That Strangers should devour all thy strength. Like Ephraim, Strangers devoured all his strength.
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God might have none of it, but strangers and strange lusts could have it;
God might have none of it, but Strangers and strange Lustiest could have it;
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the World can have thy paines and thy cares, the things of the World they can have thy thoughts and thy strength, and not J sayes Christ.
the World can have thy pains and thy Cares, the things of the World they can have thy thoughts and thy strength, and not J sayes christ.
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As a Master complaines of his refractory servant, you can do it for your selfe, and do it for others;
As a Master complains of his refractory servant, you can do it for your self, and do it for Others;
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but you will not do it for me, a signe it is in thee, but thou wilt not put it forth.
but you will not do it for me, a Signen it is in thee, but thou wilt not put it forth.
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Thirdly, a signe it is in thee, for thou canst shew it to when thou listest ; Thirdly, a Signen it is in thee, for thou Canst show it to when thou listest;
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like a sluggard that will worke at idle times, so thou canst serve God when thou hast nothing else to do.
like a sluggard that will work At idle times, so thou Canst serve God when thou hast nothing Else to do.
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Like Pharaohs conceit of the Jsraelites, That they would serve God because they had nothing else to do.
Like Pharaohs conceit of the Israelites, That they would serve God Because they had nothing Else to do.
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Yee are idle, idle yee are, therefore yee say, let us go and do sacrifice unto God. Ye Are idle, idle ye Are, Therefore ye say, let us go and do sacrifice unto God.
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Because they had nothing else to do;
Because they had nothing Else to do;
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So when thou hast nothing else to do with thy Tongue then thou canst give it to God ;
So when thou hast nothing Else to do with thy Tongue then thou Canst give it to God;
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nothing else to do with thy thoughts, then thou canst thinke of God ;
nothing Else to do with thy thoughts, then thou Canst think of God;
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when thou hast no use of a lie then thou canst tell truth, &c. a signe it is in thee, it is not the telling of the truth;
when thou hast no use of a lie then thou Canst tell truth, etc. a Signen it is in thee, it is not the telling of the truth;
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it is not the speaking very gently and modestly that is not in thee to do;
it is not the speaking very gently and modestly that is not in thee to do;
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but thou wilt not put it forth;
but thou wilt not put it forth;
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nay thou canst be soundly provoked while some are in company, and yet still as quiet as may be, a signe it is in thee.
nay thou Canst be soundly provoked while Some Are in company, and yet still as quiet as may be, a Signen it is in thee.
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Fourthly, a signe it is in thee, but thou art so sluggish thou wilt not put it forth;
Fourthly, a Signen it is in thee, but thou art so sluggish thou wilt not put it forth;
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because the rod is able to whip it out of thee. Because the rod is able to whip it out of thee.
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Like a Boy that is idle and can say nothing, yet his Master is able to whip it out of him,
Like a Boy that is idle and can say nothing, yet his Master is able to whip it out of him,
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then hee can say it very roundly.
then he can say it very roundly.
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So thou canst not thinke of these things, yet let God lash thee and whip thee with sicknesse, or with the pangs of death, Then O I have beene a Drunkard,
So thou Canst not think of these things, yet let God lash thee and whip thee with sickness, or with the pangs of death, Then Oh I have been a Drunkard,
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and I have beene nought, I have beene wicked, and Oh if God would recover mee, I would not for a world sinne so as I have done;
and I have been nought, I have been wicked, and O if God would recover me, I would not for a world sin so as I have done;
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Then thou canst weepe, and then thou canst cry, and then O for the Minister. A signe it is in thee,
Then thou Canst weep, and then thou Canst cry, and then Oh for the Minister. A Signen it is in thee,
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for a rod puts in no new, but onely lashes up that which lay there;
for a rod puts in no new, but only Lashes up that which lay there;
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as the Twigges of the rod have no vertue in them to put learning into the Boy,
as the Twigs of the rod have no virtue in them to put learning into the Boy,
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but its a signe it was in him. Ah thou wretch thou, thy blood lies on thine owne head;
but its a Signen it was in him. Ah thou wretch thou, thy blood lies on thine own head;
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why then dost thou not now put thy selfe forth? Thou canst, but Oh it killes thee to thinke now of taking paynes, after such things.
why then dost thou not now put thy self forth? Thou Canst, but O it kills thee to think now of taking pains, After such things.
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It kills thee now to goe to thy beads and lie at weeping crosse, and be so holy forsooth.
It kills thee now to go to thy beads and lie At weeping cross, and be so holy forsooth.
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Oh it kills thee now to take paines here abouts, like the sluggard, the desire of the sluggard kills him,
O it kills thee now to take pains Here about, like the sluggard, the desire of the sluggard kills him,
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for his hands refuse to labour. Hee desires to have a crop, but it kills him to go to the Plough ; for his hands refuse to labour. He Desires to have a crop, but it kills him to go to the Plough;
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hee desires to have his markets, but it kills him to go thither. So thou desirest, to go to Heaven, but it kills thee to take paines;
he Desires to have his Markets, but it kills him to go thither. So thou Desirest, to go to Heaven, but it kills thee to take pains;
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Mortification, Selfe-Denyall, Repentance, Humiliation, Examination of Conscience, Reformation of life; Oh these kill thee to thinke of them.
Mortification, Selfe-Denyall, Repentance, Humiliation, Examination of Conscience, Reformation of life; O these kill thee to think of them.
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A signe much is in thee, but it killes thee to put it forth.
A Signen much is in thee, but it kills thee to put it forth.
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Fifthly, A signe it is in thee because thou canst do a hundred times more then when thou art pleased; Fifthly, A Signen it is in thee Because thou Canst do a hundred times more then when thou art pleased;
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like a wilfull lazy servant, you could do it better if you were pleased sayes his Master.like a wilful lazy servant, you could do it better if you were pleased sayes his Master.
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So as long as thou art pleased thou canst be more religious, a signe it is in thee.
So as long as thou art pleased thou Canst be more religious, a Signen it is in thee.
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Rhehoboams his first yeares were religious;Rhehoboams his First Years were religious;
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Peter Martyr observes, 〈 ◊ 〉 was well pleased that same while hee saw it was for the establishing of his kingdome. And the Levits came to him, from Jeroboam, so long hee was pleased,Peter Martyr observes, 〈 ◊ 〉 was well pleased that same while he saw it was for the establishing of his Kingdom. And the Levits Come to him, from Jeroboam, so long he was pleased,
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and then hee was religious, but afterwards not;
and then he was religious, but afterwards not;
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and why not afterwards too? Its a signe it was in him, but he was not well pleased ;
and why not afterwards too? Its a Signen it was in him, but he was not well pleased;
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So Joash did right in the sight of the Lord all the dayes of Jehoiada.
So Joash did right in the sighed of the Lord all the days of Jehoiada.
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Why? then hee was well pleased with Religion, for it helpt him to root out Athaliahs faction ;
Why? then he was well pleased with Religion, for it helped him to root out Athaliahs faction;
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Jehoiada had beene the Saveiour of his life, the helpe of him to the Kingdome, the Lord protector of his Nonage, the establisher of his Scepter. Jehoiada had been the Saveiour of his life, the help of him to the Kingdom, the Lord protector of his Nonage, the establisher of his Sceptre.
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All this while Religion did please him, but afterwards he would not do right in the sight of the Lord.
All this while Religion did please him, but afterwards he would not do right in the sighed of the Lord.
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Why? because other things now pleased him better; but its a signe it was in him.
Why? Because other things now pleased him better; but its a Signen it was in him.
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They on the rock, they could heare, and professe as long as the Gospell did please them, they heard it with joy, that pleased them well.
They on the rock, they could hear, and profess as long as the Gospel did please them, they herd it with joy, that pleased them well.
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Yee know joy is a very pleasing thing, and then they could be forward to professe it. Ye know joy is a very pleasing thing, and then they could be forward to profess it.
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A signe it was in them, but in time of affliction and persecution, nay now the Gospell did not please them, and therefore they fall off. So thou canst love a child of God as long as he pleaseth thee,
A Signen it was in them, but in time of affliction and persecution, nay now the Gospel did not please them, and Therefore they fallen off. So thou Canst love a child of God as long as he Pleases thee,
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nay thou canst commend him for his holinesse; O its a credit to thee to be acquainted with such a one.
nay thou Canst commend him for his holiness; Oh its a credit to thee to be acquainted with such a one.
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But when some thing does not please thee, then thou canst hate him in thy heart;
But when Some thing does not please thee, then thou Canst hate him in thy heart;
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all these are signes it is in thee, but thou wilt not put it forth. Sixthly, a signe it is in thee, because thou wilt shew it in Hell;
all these Are Signs it is in thee, but thou wilt not put it forth. Sixthly, a Signen it is in thee, Because thou wilt show it in Hell;
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there Dives shall shew it was in him to have regarded a godly poore Lazarus, to have respected the salvation of his five brethren :there Dives shall show it was in him to have regarded a godly poor Lazarus, to have respected the salvation of his five brothers:
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there hee shall shew it was in him to feare Hell more then he did. Then the wicked shall say;
there he shall show it was in him to Fear Hell more then he did. Then the wicked shall say;
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What hath pride profited us? And what have riches and meanes advantaged us? Then they shall see it was in them not to count them for hypocrites, What hath pride profited us? And what have riches and means advantaged us? Then they shall see it was in them not to count them for Hypocrites,
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and Fooles and mad-Men that were more religious then themselves. Wee fooles counted their life madnesse, and wee had them in derision;
and Fools and madmen that were more religious then themselves. we Fools counted their life madness, and we had them in derision;
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and lo they are received amongst the Saints, Wisd. 5.3, 4, 5. And therefore it is in thee,and lo they Are received among the Saints, Wisdom 5.3, 4, 5. And Therefore it is in thee,
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why then wilt thou not put thy selfe forth? I say this will strike you all dumbe before God at the last day;
why then wilt thou not put thy self forth? I say this will strike you all dumb before God At the last day;
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why would you not put you selves forth? And how do you stand lazing and idling out the dayes of your owne peace !
why would you not put you selves forth? And how do you stand lazing and idling out the days of your own peace!
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Yee cannot have any one excuse. First, Yee cannot say no body hired you ; Ye cannot have any one excuse. First, Ye cannot say no body hired you;
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Indeed the carefullest servant in the World must of necessity be idle when none will imploy him;
Indeed the carefullest servant in the World must of necessity be idle when none will employ him;
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why stand you here idle all the day long? No man hath hired us Lord, Math. 20.6. marke they have an excuse that they were never hired into the Vineyard. That was more necessary idlenesse; but you have beene hired;
why stand you Here idle all the day long? No man hath hired us Lord, Math. 20.6. mark they have an excuse that they were never hired into the Vineyard. That was more necessary idleness; but you have been hired;
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nay you were hired very earley in the morning, and therefore why stand you here idle all the day long?
nay you were hired very earley in the morning, and Therefore why stand you Here idle all the day long?
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Secondly, now thou art in Gods Vineyard, thou canst not say I cannot professe. I cannot profit by hearing, nor profit by praying, &c. Thou canst not say so;
Secondly, now thou art in God's Vineyard, thou Canst not say I cannot profess. I cannot profit by hearing, nor profit by praying, etc. Thou Canst not say so;
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for why dost thou not labour? in all labour there is profit. Never did a man labour but some profit or other hee did get;
for why dost thou not labour? in all labour there is profit. Never did a man labour but Some profit or other he did get;
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but thou wouldst not labour, but thou stoodest lazing and idling. Faine wouldst thou be saved; but thou Wouldst not labour, but thou stoodst lazing and idling. Fain Wouldst thou be saved;
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faine escape Hell and damnation, and oh that this were to labour for it. Like the sluggad that desireth a harvest, and yet is idle; O utinam hoc esset laborare ;
feign escape Hell and damnation, and o that this were to labour for it. Like the sluggad that Desires a harvest, and yet is idle; O utinam hoc esset laborare;
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Hee lies loytering and playing, and oh that this were to labour! Oh that this were to plough and to sow!
He lies loitering and playing, and o that this were to labour! O that this were to plough and to sow!
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If his Bed were the Plough, and his Pillow the Teeme, hee would then drive it well? So dost thou, utinam hoc esset resipiscere, thou goest on minding the things of this life, carking and caring &c. Ʋtinam hoc esset resipiscere. O that this were to repent,
If his Bed were the Plough, and his Pillow the Teem, he would then drive it well? So dost thou, utinam hoc esset resipiscere, thou goest on minding the things of this life, carking and caring etc. Ʋtinam hoc esset resipiscere. Oh that this were to Repent,
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and this were to go to Heaven thou art negligent of Prayer and Faith and holinesse, Christ Jesus save mee ;
and this were to go to Heaven thou art negligent of Prayer and Faith and holiness, christ jesus save me;
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Thus cryes the drunkard, Christ save mee, and thus the worldling, Christ Jesus forgive mee. Thus like a sluggard thou wishest;
Thus cries the drunkard, christ save me, and thus the worldling, christ jesus forgive me. Thus like a sluggard thou wishest;
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O that this were believing and serving of God. Like the sluggard I say, O that this were to labour;
Oh that this were believing and serving of God. Like the sluggard I say, Oh that this were to labour;
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thou mighst profit if thou wouldst labour; in all labour is profit ; but thou wilt not labour, and therefore inexcusable.
thou mighst profit if thou Wouldst labour; in all labour is profit; but thou wilt not labour, and Therefore inexcusable.
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O what a speechlesse creature shall thou be before God at the last day! This is the second ground of the Doctrine;
O what a speechless creature shall thou be before God At the last day! This is the second ground of the Doctrine;
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The reason why a wicked man does not turne unto God, is not because hee cannot, but because hee will not.
The reason why a wicked man does not turn unto God, is not Because he cannot, but Because he will not.
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I say the ground of it is this. Every wicked man is slothfull and negligent. Stirre up your selves yee whose heart the Lord hath awakened;
I say the ground of it is this. Every wicked man is slothful and negligent. Stir up your selves ye whose heart the Lord hath awakened;
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Though the wicked bee slothfull, will yee be slothfull also? O what infinite reason hath the Lord to correct us, every one of us all? How wofully slothfull are our hearts !
Though the wicked be slothful, will ye be slothful also? O what infinite reason hath the Lord to correct us, every one of us all? How woefully slothful Are our hearts!
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I cannot master my unruly heart sayes one, and I cannot cast out this same hard hearted Devill ;
I cannot master my unruly heart Says one, and I cannot cast out this same hard hearted devil;
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Thus wee say like the Disciples of Christ wee could not cast him out. O faithlesse Generation,
Thus we say like the Disciples of christ we could not cast him out. Oh faithless Generation,
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how long shall I bee with you sayes Christ. Cannot cast him out? Why? hee could go out by Praying and Fasting ;
how long shall I be with you Says christ. Cannot cast him out? Why? he could go out by Praying and Fasting;
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So these same distempers of heart, these frozen-hearted Devills would go out soone enough by Fasting and praying;
So these same distempers of heart, these frozen-hearted Devils would go out soon enough by Fasting and praying;
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but Oh wee are so lazy thereat, and so cold and so dead and so drowsy, wee doe not take paynes.
but O we Are so lazy thereat, and so cold and so dead and so drowsy, we do not take pains.
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There is teaching in abundance, and why cannot wee learne? There is misery enough on the Church, and why cannot wee mourne? There is woe enough a comming,
There is teaching in abundance, and why cannot we Learn? There is misery enough on the Church, and why cannot we mourn? There is woe enough a coming,
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and why cannot wee provide for't aforehand? God will whip out these lazy weedes out of us, if wee belong to him ; O it provokes him!
and why cannot we provide fored aforehand? God will whip out these lazy weeds out of us, if we belong to him; Oh it provokes him!
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as Vineger to the Teeth, and smoke to the Eyes, so is the sluggard to him that sends him. Ah thou lazy drone; as Vinegar to the Teeth, and smoke to the Eyes, so is the sluggard to him that sends him. Ah thou lazy drone;
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this 'tis to send a leaden-heeld drone of ones errand;
this it's to send a leaden-heeld drone of ones errand;
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it makes the Master looke as sowerly on him, as if hee had drunken a Porringer of Vineger. So beloved, this our sloth to good things it does deepely provoke God;
it makes the Master look as sowerly on him, as if he had drunken a Porringer of Vinegar. So Beloved, this our sloth to good things it does deeply provoke God;
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there is many a mercy wee lose, because of our sloth;
there is many a mercy we loose, Because of our sloth;
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many a grace wee never attaine, nay many a crosse and many a trouble do wee get by reason of our sloth.
many a grace we never attain, nay many a cross and many a trouble do we get by reason of our sloth.
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Oh let us stirre up our selves, and blow up the sparkes that are under the embers, or else it will be evill and bitter, that God will make us to suffer.
O let us stir up our selves, and blow up the sparks that Are under the embers, or Else it will be evil and bitter, that God will make us to suffer.
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And you that live in your sinnes, let mee tell you; yee can never looke for mercy except yee shake of your sloth ;
And you that live in your Sins, let me tell you; ye can never look for mercy except ye shake of your sloth;
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yee may desire to be converted, and pardoned and saved, and so forth; but the soule of the sluggard desireth and hath not.
ye may desire to be converted, and pardoned and saved, and so forth; but the soul of the sluggard Desires and hath not.
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But the diligent shall be made fat. 'Tis the diligent, the diligent onely that shall be fatted with grace;
But the diligent shall be made fat. It's the diligent, the diligent only that shall be fatted with grace;
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but yee may desire all dayes of your life, but yee shall never have grace, except yee take paines.
but ye may desire all days of your life, but ye shall never have grace, except ye take pains.
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Nay your owne raynes shall torment you in Hell ; Oh how did I idle out my time, and let slip occasions;
Nay your own reins shall torment you in Hell; O how did I idle out my time, and let slip occasions;
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and I could die, and I would to hell, and I would not do otherwise, and woe is mee that ever I was borne, &c.
and I could die, and I would to hell, and I would not do otherwise, and woe is me that ever I was born, etc.
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The Third Ground. A wicked man will not set himselfe to use all the meanes that hee may.
The Third Ground. A wicked man will not Set himself to use all the means that he may.
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HE is not onely slothfull in the use of the same, nor onely will he not do as much good as hee may, but also hee will not so much as use the meanes constantly in any fashion.
HE is not only slothful in the use of the same, nor only will he not do as much good as he may, but also he will not so much as use the means constantly in any fashion.
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I cannot saith hee repent, nor be such a new creature as you talke of; Why then wilt thou not use the meanes? This makes thee inexcusable.
I cannot Says he Repent, nor be such a new creature as you talk of; Why then wilt thou not use the means? This makes thee inexcusable.
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All the whole World both godly and ungodly have a cannot ;
All the Whole World both godly and ungodly have a cannot;
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indeed the ungodly their cannot is larger and beginnes sooner, but the godly their cannot is much lessened, and beginnes further off. The Lord inables them to go further then all the wicked of the World;
indeed the ungodly their cannot is larger and begins sooner, but the godly their cannot is much lessened, and begins further off. The Lord inables them to go further then all the wicked of the World;
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but beyond that there beginnes their cannot. I say all the whole World have their cannot;
but beyond that there begins their cannot. I say all the Whole World have their cannot;
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I call that the meanes of grace, which is between their Can and their cannot. As Prayers and hearing the Word,
I call that the means of grace, which is between their Can and their cannot. As Prayers and hearing the Word,
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and studying, and meditating, &c. The Lord seeing all men in their cannots, hath appointed such meanes as they can, whereby they are to seeke unto God, to do that which they cannot. Now a child of God whose cannot is in some measure healed by grace, hee can pray in faith, and heare in faith, &c. And therefore Prayer in faith, hearing Gods Word in faith, &c. are his meanes to get more;
and studying, and meditating, etc. The Lord seeing all men in their cannots, hath appointed such means as they can, whereby they Are to seek unto God, to do that which they cannot. Now a child of God whose cannot is in Some measure healed by grace, he can pray in faith, and hear in faith, etc. And Therefore Prayer in faith, hearing God's Word in faith, etc. Are his means to get more;
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hee cannot obey more, nor believe more, but he uses these meanes that hee may.
he cannot obey more, nor believe more, but he uses these means that he may.
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But a wicked man his cannot is larger, hee cannot pray in faith, and do these in faith,
But a wicked man his cannot is larger, he cannot pray in faith, and do these in faith,
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and therefore the faithfull doing of these duties are not his meanes. I cannot do so sayes hee;
and Therefore the faithful doing of these duties Are not his means. I cannot do so Says he;
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No, but thou mayest set upon them all, and do them in as good manner as thou canst;
No, but thou Mayest Set upon them all, and do them in as good manner as thou Canst;
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that is thy meanes. Though thou canst not pray in faith, yet thou canst set up constant Prayers in thy Family though, such as they are ;
that is thy means. Though thou Canst not pray in faith, yet thou Canst Set up constant Prayers in thy Family though, such as they Are;
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Thou canst not conferre with grace, but thou canst conferre about grace every day;
Thou Canst not confer with grace, but thou Canst confer about grace every day;
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thou canst not repeat the Word to thy Houshold in faith, but thou canst repeate it, in as good a manner as thou art able, that is thy meanes. Now if thou wilt not use the meanes thou stickest at a will not ;
thou Canst not repeat the Word to thy Household in faith, but thou Canst repeat it, in as good a manner as thou art able, that is thy means. Now if thou wilt not use the means thou stickest At a will not;
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and when thou, dost perish thou must thanke thine owne will, thou stickst at a will not. The first question Christ askes thee is this, what canst thou do? As when the sonnes of Zebedee beg'd to sit one on the right hand,
and when thou, dost perish thou must thank thine own will, thou stickest At a will not. The First question christ asks thee is this, what Canst thou do? As when the Sons of Zebedee begged to fit one on the right hand,
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and the other on the left, this they could not, except God did vouchsafe them a new gift.
and the other on the left, this they could not, except God did vouchsafe them a new gift.
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But what can yee do? sayes Christ, are yee able to drinke of the Cup that I am to drinke off,
But what can ye do? Says christ, Are ye able to drink of the Cup that I am to drink off,
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and bee Baptized with the Baptisme that I am Baptized with? Wee are able say they, Mat. 20.22, 23. Yee shall indeed drinke, &c. Marke, he puts them to do that which they can,and be Baptised with the Baptism that I am Baptised with? we Are able say they, Mathew 20.22, 23. Ye shall indeed drink, etc. Mark, he puts them to do that which they can,
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and then bids them leave that which they cannot unto God.
and then bids them leave that which they cannot unto God.
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I say the the first question Christ askes thee is, what canst thou do? I cannot be a Saint, Lord help me to mercy, &c. Yea but what canst thou do? Canst thou not use these and these meanes, I appoint thee? If thou wilt not do them, neither will I helpe thee.
I say the the First question christ asks thee is, what Canst thou do? I cannot be a Saint, Lord help me to mercy, etc. Yea but what Canst thou do? Canst thou not use these and these means, I appoint thee? If thou wilt not do them, neither will I help thee.
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This is the nature of meanes to be a meanes to that which one cannot ; A child of God can pray in faith, but hee cannot master such a lust,
This is the nature of means to be a means to that which one cannot; A child of God can pray in faith, but he cannot master such a lust,
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and therefore hee prayeth in faith that he may.
and Therefore he Prayeth in faith that he may.
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Hee can heare the word preached in faith, but hee cannot get his heart to it as hee would,
He can hear the word preached in faith, but he cannot get his heart to it as he would,
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and therefore hee heareth in faith that hee may. Doing these in faith are the meanes;
and Therefore he hears in faith that he may. Doing these in faith Are the means;
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now this is not the meanes of the wicked, for they cannot do any thing in faith, but their meanes is to set about them at least that they may.
now this is not the means of the wicked, for they cannot do any thing in faith, but their means is to Set about them At least that they may.
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I cannot pray in faith sayst thou, yea: but thou canst set up constant Prayers in thy Family though, such as they are;
I cannot pray in faith Sayest thou, yea: but thou Canst Set up constant Prayers in thy Family though, such as they Are;
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thou canst not cast off thy sinnes in faith, thou mayst cast them of though;
thou Canst not cast off thy Sins in faith, thou Mayest cast them of though;
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a godly man may do these things in faith, and therefore that is his meanes. But that which is his can is thy cannot,
a godly man may do these things in faith, and Therefore that is his means. But that which is his can is thy cannot,
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and that which is his meanes thou must use meanes unto. and that which is his means thou must use means unto.
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Thou must pray that thou may pray in faith, repeate the Word that thou mayst repeate it in faith; Thou must pray that thou may pray in faith, repeat the Word that thou Mayest repeat it in faith;
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reforme thy life that thou mayst reforme it in faith: and seeke the Lord that thou mayst seek him in faith.
reform thy life that thou Mayest reform it in faith: and seek the Lord that thou Mayest seek him in faith.
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Now if thou wilt not set upon the meanes, thou stickst at a will not;
Now if thou wilt not Set upon the means, thou stickest At a will not;
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I confesse here is the difference, the godly have a promise upon their using of the meanes, they using them in faith;
I confess Here is the difference, the godly have a promise upon their using of the means, they using them in faith;
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but thou hast no promise, yet who knowes what God may do? As the King of Nineveh said, lets cry mightily to God;but thou hast no promise, yet who knows what God may do? As the King of Nineveh said, lets cry mightily to God;
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lets cast away these and these sinnes, who knowes if God will turne and repent? Jon. 3.9. hee had no promise, hee could not tell whether God would forgive.
lets cast away these and these Sins, who knows if God will turn and Repent? Jon. 3.9. he had no promise, he could not tell whither God would forgive.
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He would set upon the means, hee would cry mightily; and it hit well;
He would Set upon the means, he would cry mightily; and it hit well;
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for God spared the City, if thou wilt not set upon the meanes, thou dost wilfully perish;for God spared the city, if thou wilt not Set upon the means, thou dost wilfully perish;
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and here I cleared two things ▪ 1. That God appoints every man the meanes that hee may use, hee may use those meanes that God commands him as meanes, 2. That if hee will not, hee does wilfully perish.
and Here I cleared two things ▪ 1. That God appoints every man the means that he may use, he may use those means that God commands him as means, 2. That if he will not, he does wilfully perish.
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Arguments to prove a wicked man may use the meanes that God appointeth as meanes.
Arguments to prove a wicked man may use the means that God appoints as means.
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I cannot heare the preaching of the Word sayest thou, I am deafe, I cannot heare Sermons,
I cannot hear the preaching of the Word Sayest thou, I am deaf, I cannot hear Sermons,
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then that is not thy meanes; reading which thou canst, and meditating which thou canst is thy meanes.
then that is not thy means; reading which thou Canst, and meditating which thou Canst is thy means.
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Every man may use the meanes that God does appoint him as meanes.
Every man may use the means that God does appoint him as means.
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First, because its the very nature of meanes to come betweene ones can and his cannot and therefore they are called media, because they come in in the midst betweene a mans can and his cannot. First, Because its the very nature of means to come between ones can and his cannot and Therefore they Are called media, Because they come in in the midst between a men can and his cannot.
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By what meanes may I go up to London? flying in the Aire is not my meanes.
By what means may I go up to London? flying in the Air is not my means.
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No, that is a Birds meanes and not mine, for I cannot do it; but my meanes is going if I have legges:
No, that is a Birds means and not mine, for I cannot do it; but my means is going if I have legs:
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or riding, if they be not able; or carrying, if I cannot ride.
or riding, if they be not able; or carrying, if I cannot ride.
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Every mans mediums come in betweene that which hee can and that which hee cannot, and he is to use them, that, that which he cannot he may be inabled to do.
Every men mediums come in between that which he can and that which he cannot, and he is to use them, that, that which he cannot he may be enabled to do.
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Secondly, because God does not exhort men like a company of stockes and stones, but as men that are edifyable by his words.
Secondly, Because God does not exhort men like a company of stocks and stones, but as men that Are edifyable by his words.
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If there were no meanes they could possibly use, they were like stockes and stones.
If there were no means they could possibly use, they were like stocks and stones.
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If they had no eares as meanes to let it in, no understanding as meanes to conceive it;
If they had no ears as means to let it in, no understanding as means to conceive it;
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no power of willing at least to set about it, then wee should preach to a company of stockes.
no power of willing At least to Set about it, then we should preach to a company of stocks.
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There must be some meanes propounded, that men are inabled to use (though by any power of their owne they cannot do it graciously) or else as good preach to a company of stockes.
There must be Some means propounded, that men Are enabled to use (though by any power of their own they cannot do it graciously) or Else as good preach to a company of stocks.
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Now God protests hee drawes men as men may be drawne; I draw them with the cords of a man.
Now God protests he draws men as men may be drawn; I draw them with the cords of a man.
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Hos. 11 4. That is with such cords as a man may be drawn with ; not like a company of stockes and of stones;Hos. 11 4. That is with such cords as a man may be drawn with; not like a company of stocks and of stones;
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if yee have but the carnall reason of a man, these cords they would draw you.
if ye have but the carnal reason of a man, these cords they would draw you.
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God drawes you like men, with the cords of a man;
God draws you like men, with the cords of a man;
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indeed in the quickning of the heart, and in point of repentance, a man is no more active then a stone.
indeed in the quickening of the heart, and in point of Repentance, a man is no more active then a stone.
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But when he drawes you to the meanes, hee drawes you like men, and therefore ye may come if ye will,
But when he draws you to the means, he draws you like men, and Therefore you may come if you will,
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and if ye be but men, these cords are cords to draw men. Thirdly, because Gods anger is very reasonable ;
and if you be but men, these cords Are cords to draw men. Thirdly, Because God's anger is very reasonable;
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when a Master is angry with a servant, that may do a thing and yet will not, wee call his anger a very reasonable anger.
when a Master is angry with a servant, that may do a thing and yet will not, we call his anger a very reasonable anger.
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I know Gods anger is very reasonable, for things which thou canst not; because once hee gave thee power;
I know God's anger is very reasonable, for things which thou Canst not; Because once he gave thee power;
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but when hee commendeth the meanes, now his anger is very reasonable. Wee our owne selves count this anger very reasonable in the like case;
but when he commends the means, now his anger is very reasonable. we our own selves count this anger very reasonable in the like case;
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what will hee not do it? No not use the meanes for to do it? Would not this anger any body? Say wee so for these things sake comes the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience, Eph. 5.6.what will he not do it? No not use the means for to do it? Would not this anger any body? Say we so for these things sake comes the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience, Ephesians 5.6.
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That is for adultery, for fornication, for vaine words, and vaine hopes to be saved, for these things comes the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.
That is for adultery, for fornication, for vain words, and vain hope's to be saved, for these things comes the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.
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Hee does not say for not being renewed, for not being converted, but for these things comes the wrath of God forth.
He does not say for not being renewed, for not being converted, but for these things comes the wrath of God forth.
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He's angry for that, but his wrath comes generally forth upon men for these things, because they will not use the meanes ;
He's angry for that, but his wrath comes generally forth upon men for these things, Because they will not use the means;
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They will not give over those sinnes which are the hinderances to conversion. This is very reasonable;
They will not give over those Sins which Are the hindrances to conversion. This is very reasonable;
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if a man were not able to do it, there would be some shew at least of unreasonablenesse in Gods anger;
if a man were not able to do it, there would be Some show At least of unreasonableness in God's anger;
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but there is not any shew of unreasonablenesse in his anger, when men will not buckle to the meanes which they may. When God commanded the Egyptians to submit and be humbled, they would not;
but there is not any show of unreasonableness in his anger, when men will not buckle to the means which they may. When God commanded the egyptians to submit and be humbled, they would not;
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he commanded them at least to use the meanes, to let his people go, and they would not.
he commanded them At least to use the means, to let his people go, and they would not.
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You shall see how the Text sayes his anger now was very reasonable; there is a sweet phrase, Psal. 78.50. Hee made a way to his anger ;
You shall see how the Text Says his anger now was very reasonable; there is a sweet phrase, Psalm 78.50. He made a Way to his anger;
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in the Hebrew 'tis hee weighed a path to his anger. Hee weigted it in a ballance ;
in the Hebrew it's he weighed a path to his anger. He weigted it in a balance;
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marke how reasonably and proportionably God is angry.
mark how reasonably and proportionably God is angry.
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Hee puts his anger and mens sinnes in a ballance, and weighs out the right measure of anger.
He puts his anger and men's Sins in a balance, and weighs out the right measure of anger.
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When a servant forceth a Master to be angry whether he will or no, hee cannot complaine his Masters anger is unreasonable;
When a servant forceth a Master to be angry whither he will or no, he cannot complain his Masters anger is unreasonable;
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hee may go of his errands and he will not, he may do this busines and hee will not;
he may go of his errands and he will not, he may do this business and he will not;
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if hee cannot do the businesse it selfe, yet he may use the meanes, and he will not.
if he cannot do the business it self, yet he may use the means, and he will not.
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Now his Masters anger is very reasonable, because hee forceth him to be angry;
Now his Masters anger is very reasonable, Because he forceth him to be angry;
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as the churning of Milke bringeth forth butter, so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife. Prov. 30.33.
as the churning of Milk brings forth butter, so the forcing of wrath brings forth strife. Curae 30.33.
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Hee does even charme his Masters passions, and hee forces the same, as a charmer forcing the Milke to become Butter,
He does even charm his Masters passion, and he forces the same, as a charmer forcing the Milk to become Butter,
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so hee forces ones kindnesse to become anger; and therefore the anger is very reasonable. So God is very reasonable in his anger;
so he forces ones kindness to become anger; and Therefore the anger is very reasonable. So God is very reasonable in his anger;
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wilt thou not use the meanes to be quickned? Suppose thou canst not quicken thy selfe, but wilt thou not see about the meanes? This churneth the Lords anger, and his anger is very reasonable.
wilt thou not use the means to be quickened? Suppose thou Canst not quicken thy self, but wilt thou not see about the means? This churneth the lords anger, and his anger is very reasonable.
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Fourthly, Gods offer of his Kingdome to the wicked is serious ;
Fourthly, God's offer of his Kingdom to the wicked is serious;
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if they were sencelesse and quite dead, and could do nothing, his offer were not serious;
if they were senseless and quite dead, and could do nothing, his offer were not serious;
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should a man offer a hundred pound to a dead carcasse, here is a hundred pound for you,
should a man offer a hundred pound to a dead carcase, Here is a hundred pound for you,
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if youle take it, i'le give it you.
if yowl take it, I'll give it you.
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This offer were not serious, because the dead carkasse is not able to stirre, but is sencelesse.
This offer were not serious, Because the dead carcase is not able to stir, but is senseless.
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True, in matter of conversion it selfe, a man is as dead as a carkasse. Neverthelesse hee is not absolutely a dead carkasse to all use of the meanes ;
True, in matter of conversion it self, a man is as dead as a carcase. Nevertheless he is not absolutely a dead carcase to all use of the means;
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hee hath the life of nature, and reason, and of sence, and therefore when God offers his kingdome in the meanes, this offer is serious.
he hath the life of nature, and reason, and of sense, and Therefore when God offers his Kingdom in the means, this offer is serious.
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Turne you at my reproofe, behold I will poore out my spirit unto you, Prov. 1.23.Turn you At my reproof, behold I will poor out my Spirit unto you, Curae 1.23.
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Hee speakes there even of reprobates and all, and hee seriously offers them his spirit, and therefore they might have gone about the meanes, but they would not;
He speaks there even of Reprobates and all, and he seriously offers them his Spirit, and Therefore they might have gone about the means, but they would not;
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vocatio dei est seria, as our Divines do all say, and therefore the meanes hee appointeth may be used.Vocatio dei est Seria, as our Divines do all say, and Therefore the means he appoints may be used.
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Fifthly, because Gods reproofes are very equall ; Fifthly, Because God's reproofs Are very equal;
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should a man reprove a criple for not running, this reproofe were not equall, because hee is not able to do it.
should a man reprove a cripple for not running, this reproof were not equal, Because he is not able to do it.
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I grant when God reproves the wicked for being sinfull, such reproofes are all equall : though they be not able to be without sinne;
I grant when God reproves the wicked for being sinful, such reproofs Are all equal: though they be not able to be without sin;
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but then equality is grounded upon something before, namely upon their voluntary apostacy and inability in Adam.
but then equality is grounded upon something before, namely upon their voluntary apostasy and inability in Adam.
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But when God reproves them for not setting about the meanes, his reprofes then are very equall,
But when God reproves them for not setting about the means, his reproofs then Are very equal,
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and the equality is grounded upon their wilfulnesse present ; will yee not feare mee? sayes God; I do this and this;
and the equality is grounded upon their wilfulness present; will ye not Fear me? Says God; I do this and this;
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marke his reproofe is very equall.
mark his reproof is very equal.
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God reproves Israel for not observing his Statutes, saying the Statutes of Omri are kept. Mic. 6.16.
God reproves Israel for not observing his Statutes, saying the Statutes of Omri Are kept. Mic. 6.16.
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You can observe his statutes, why cannot you set about mine? hee sets up a Temple, you can go constantly to it,
You can observe his statutes, why cannot you Set about mine? he sets up a Temple, you can go constantly to it,
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why cannot you go constantly to mine? The reproofe was very equall. If thou wilt not set upon the meanes, thou art most equally condemned.
why cannot you go constantly to mine? The reproof was very equal. If thou wilt not Set upon the means, thou art most equally condemned.
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I cannot preach so often as some do, nor be so much resident as some are.
I cannot preach so often as Some do, nor be so much resident as Some Are.
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No? Why wilt thou not give over one of thy two livings then? Thou art able to do that;
No? Why wilt thou not give over one of thy two livings then? Thou art able to do that;
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if thou'lt not set upon the meanes, thy condemnation is equall.
if Thou'lt not Set upon the means, thy condemnation is equal.
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Thus I have confirmed this first point, namely that the wicked may use those meanes that the Lord commands them as meanes.
Thus I have confirmed this First point, namely that the wicked may use those means that the Lord commands them as means.
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In the second place I shewed that this being thus, thy condemnation must be wilfull if thou wilt not use all the meanes. Arguments to prove it.
In the second place I showed that this being thus, thy condemnation must be wilful if thou wilt not use all the means. Arguments to prove it.
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First, The Lord will not helpe that man by a miracle to go that hath legges to go and will not ;
First, The Lord will not help that man by a miracle to go that hath legs to go and will not;
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Thou sayst thou wouldst faine go to Heaven;
Thou Sayest thou Wouldst feign go to Heaven;
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tell mee what legges hath God given thee? What meanes hath hee lent thee? If thou wilt not use them, the Lord will never helpe thee without.
tell me what legs hath God given thee? What means hath he lent thee? If thou wilt not use them, the Lord will never help thee without.
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Had the Israelites had any meanes to have gotten over Jordan, as Ships or Barkes, Boates,
Had the Israelites had any means to have got over Jordan, as Ships or Barks, Boats,
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or Bridges, or Fords, and they would not, hee would never have helpt them over without. You know the Lord parted the waters, Josh. 3.13. but if they had refused the meanes, hee would not have kept them on this manner without:
or Bridges, or Fords, and they would not, he would never have helped them over without. You know the Lord parted the waters, Josh. 3.13. but if they had refused the means, he would not have kept them on this manner without:
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if they had food sufficient in the Wildernesse to eate, and they would not, hee would not have rained food downe upon them;
if they had food sufficient in the Wilderness to eat, and they would not, he would not have reigned food down upon them;
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had they had Shoomakers and Drapers, and cloath sufficient to come by, and they would not, he would never have miraculously have helpt the garments from wearing. Its a tempting of God,
had they had Shoemakers and Drapers, and cloth sufficient to come by, and they would not, he would never have miraculously have helped the garments from wearing. Its a tempting of God,
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when thou hast the meanes and wilt not be diligent in them, to desire God to help thee without;
when thou hast the means and wilt not be diligent in them, to desire God to help thee without;
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thou wouldst have thy children Gods children, thy family Christs family;
thou Wouldst have thy children God's children, thy family Christ family;
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then use the meanes. Set up the constant invocation of Gods Name, Morning and Evening among them;
then use the means. Set up the constant invocation of God's Name, Morning and Evening among them;
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set up Reading, set up Catechising, and every good thing: or thou canst never expect it.
Set up Reading, Set up Catechising, and every good thing: or thou Canst never expect it.
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Wouldst thou be holy, and heavenly? then use the meanes;
Wouldst thou be holy, and heavenly? then use the means;
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Talk of Heaven in thy meetings, reason about grace, inquire of good soules And how may I come by an humble heart? How may I get faith,
Talk of Heaven in thy meetings, reason about grace, inquire of good Souls And how may I come by an humble heart? How may I get faith,
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and be lead by the spirit? If thou wilt not be constant in the use of the meanes, all thy prayers to God are nothing but temptings.
and be led by the Spirit? If thou wilt not be constant in the use of the means, all thy Prayers to God Are nothing but temptings.
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Thou art troubled with by thoughts, thou sayst thou wouldst faine be delivered therefrom;
Thou art troubled with by thoughts, thou Sayest thou Wouldst feign be Delivered therefrom;
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then use the meanes, be not so long without God every houre, pray every day oftner, strive in the duty the harder;
then use the means, be not so long without God every hour, pray every day oftener, strive in the duty the harder;
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if thou wilt not use the meanes, God will never helpe thee without. Thou art full of thy doubtings, thou sayst thou heartily desirest to be freed;
if thou wilt not use the means, God will never help thee without. Thou art full of thy doubtings, thou Sayest thou heartily Desirest to be freed;
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then use the meanes, or thou liest: give over thy broad walking ▪ thy broad acquaintance ;
then use the means, or thou liest: give over thy broad walking ▪ thy broad acquaintance;
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those that have no more holinesse in them then the stock are thy bosomest friends;
those that have no more holiness in them then the stock Are thy bosomest Friends;
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if thou wilt not use the meanes, God will never assure thee without, nor convert thee without;
if thou wilt not use the means, God will never assure thee without, nor convert thee without;
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if Dives his five brethren will not heare Moses and the Prophets, they shall have no miracle from the dead, Luke 16.18. if God lend thee the meanes, hee will not save thee without.
if Dives his five brothers will not hear Moses and the prophets, they shall have no miracle from the dead, Lycia 16.18. if God lend thee the means, he will not save thee without.
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Secondly, God will not bate a farthing of the price hee sets thee at ; when a Tradesman hath once set his lowest price, hee will not goe lower.
Secondly, God will not bore a farthing of the price he sets thee At; when a Tradesman hath once Set his lowest price, he will not go lower.
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Now the use of the meanes, are Gods lowest price, the Lord will not bate a farthing of that;
Now the use of the means, Are God's lowest price, the Lord will not bore a farthing of that;
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wherefore is a price put into the hand of a foole, Pro. 17.16. the meanes of grace are this price, and the price is in thy hands, when the Lord vouchsafes thee the meanes, heele not bate thee a farthing of this price. Wherefore is a price put into the hand of a fool, Pro 17.16. the means of grace Are this price, and the price is in thy hands, when the Lord vouchsafes thee the means, heel not bore thee a farthing of this price.
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He sets this price on his mercies and graces, thou must use all the meanes; not as though grace might be valued;
He sets this price on his Mercies and graces, thou must use all the means; not as though grace might be valued;
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no it exceedeth all prices, or as though grace were not free. Yea, its free and without price:
no it exceeds all Princes, or as though grace were not free. Yea, its free and without price:
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its fit though that this price should be set upon the almes, that the proud beggar should choose to receive it;
its fit though that this price should be Set upon the alms, that the proud beggar should choose to receive it;
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if thou wilt not give the price that God hath put into thy hand, thou art worthy to misse it;
if thou wilt not give the price that God hath put into thy hand, thou art worthy to miss it;
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I will give so much, and labour so much, and pray so much, and reforme so much. No, no;
I will give so much, and labour so much, and pray so much, and reform so much. No, no;
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that will not do, Christ will have tother odde penny too;
that will not do, christ will have tother odd penny too;
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thy filthy speaking must off, and thy base passions and old curses must off, heele have thee stoope to all his holy meanes;
thy filthy speaking must off, and thy base passion and old curses must off, heel have thee stoop to all his holy means;
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wouldst thou have it cheaper? Mine owne children and Saints never had it cheaper. Not Abraham, Isaac, nor Jacob, nor Paul ;
Wouldst thou have it cheaper? Mine own children and Saints never had it cheaper. Not Abraham, Isaac, nor Jacob, nor Paul;
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they were faine to use all holy meanes, to abandon every lust, to set up every duty, invocation in their families meditation in their hearts, examination in their consciences, holy communication in mouthes, none of my Saints had it cheaper.
they were feign to use all holy means, to abandon every lust, to Set up every duty, invocation in their families meditation in their hearts, examination in their Consciences, holy communication in mouths, none of my Saints had it cheaper.
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And thou makest a mock of them for praying so much, and professing so much,
And thou Makest a mock of them for praying so much, and professing so much,
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so much hearing, and so much gadding after Sermons, &c. Well, well, i'le not bate thee one duty,
so much hearing, and so much gadding After Sermons, etc. Well, well, I'll not bore thee one duty,
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nor one lust, nor one carnall desire, i'le have thee set about all or thou shall never have mercy.
nor one lust, nor one carnal desire, I'll have thee Set about all or thou shall never have mercy.
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Yea, but I cannot finde in my heart to put up this, nor to be abridged of this,
Yea, but I cannot find in my heart to put up this, nor to be abridged of this,
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and shall Christ and thou part for one single farthing? Perish then, and go and thanke thine will for it in Hell.
and shall christ and thou part for one single farthing? Perish then, and go and thank thine will for it in Hell.
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God is resolved upon this price, and this is the lowest. God is resolved upon this price, and this is the lowest.
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Thirdly, God will never be brought out of his walke, thou canst never looke that God should come out of his walke to shew thee any mercy, or give thee any grace. Thirdly, God will never be brought out of his walk, thou Canst never look that God should come out of his walk to show thee any mercy, or give thee any grace.
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Now the way wherein God walkes is the meanes of grace and of salvation ;
Now the Way wherein God walks is the means of grace and of salvation;
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There thou must looke for God, or thou canst have no hope for to finde him.
There thou must look for God, or thou Canst have no hope for to find him.
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Suppose a poore Petitioner should come with his petition to the King ;
Suppose a poor Petitioner should come with his petition to the King;
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he can never looke to have the King come downe hither to Rochford to to grant it him;
he can never look to have the King come down hither to Rochford to to grant it him;
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No, hee must go up to the King. The King is at Court at White-Hall, and there he may have him;
No, he must go up to the King. The King is At Court At Whitehall, and there he may have him;
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if he will not go thither, he is wilfull, and if his petition be not granted he may thanke his owne will.
if he will not go thither, he is wilful, and if his petition be not granted he may thank his own will.
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So thou canst not looke to fetch God out of his owne walke, the meanes of grace and salvation, endeavour to obey him, prayings cryings, seekings, &c. These and the other meanes of salvation are his walke, these are the wayes wherein they must wait to finde God, if they would have him; So thou Canst not look to fetch God out of his own walk, the means of grace and salvation, endeavour to obey him, prayings cryings, seekings, etc. These and the other means of salvation Are his walk, these Are the ways wherein they must wait to find God, if they would have him;
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in the way of thy judgements have we waited for thee. Isa. 26.8. There the godly wait for the Lord, in the way where his walke is;in the Way of thy Judgments have we waited for thee. Isaiah 26.8. There the godly wait for the Lord, in the Way where his walk is;
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hee will not bee spoken with, but onely there in his walke. he will not be spoken with, but only there in his walk.
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If thou wilt not seeke him there, thou mayst thanke thine own will, if thou missest him;
If thou wilt not seek him there, thou Mayest thank thine own will, if thou missest him;
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yee that are negligent to hold out in Gods wayes, yee can never looke to finde mercy while yee live.
ye that Are negligent to hold out in God's ways, ye can never look to find mercy while ye live.
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Pray for mercy, and cry for mercy, and grone for mercy, yee must looke to perish without it,
prey for mercy, and cry for mercy, and groan for mercy, ye must look to perish without it,
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if yee will not seek it in his wayes; youle seeke him in some, but you will not seeke him in all ;
if ye will not seek it in his ways; yowl seek him in Some, but you will not seek him in all;
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assure your selves then you shall misse of him, do you thinke the King will come to you, to grant your petitions? you must go up to him,
assure your selves then you shall miss of him, do you think the King will come to you, to grant your petitions? you must go up to him,
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and take him where hee is to be spoken with. God will not be spoken with but onely in his wayes;
and take him where he is to be spoken with. God will not be spoken with but only in his ways;
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the Jewes received Sacraments enough, every meales meat is as a new Sacrament in the Wildernesse, afterwards they prayed prayers enough,the Jews received Sacraments enough, every meals meat is as a new Sacrament in the Wilderness, afterwards they prayed Prayers enough,
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but I will not heare you sayes God;
but I will not hear you Says God;
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neere tell mee of your seeking for mercy, wash you, make you cleane, put away from you the evill of your doings, learne to do well;
near tell me of your seeking for mercy, wash you, make you clean, put away from you the evil of your doings, Learn to do well;
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come now and lets reason together; if your sinnes be a red as Scarlet, I'le whiten them. come now and lets reason together; if your Sins be a read as Scarlet, I'll whiten them.
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Now heele be spoken with, if you wilt come hither;
Now heel be spoken with, if you wilt come hither;
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What not erect his feare up in his family? not give over thy base carnall consorts? keepe such disorders under thy roofe? and in thy life sweare still? and give place to the Devill still? cursed passions still? mock at my children still? Dost thou walke in these wayes and hope to finde good? No;
What not erect his Fear up in his family? not give over thy base carnal consorts? keep such disorders under thy roof? and in thy life swear still? and give place to the devil still? cursed passion still? mock At my children still? Dost thou walk in these ways and hope to find good? No;
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as good cut off a doggs neck as give him sacrifice of prayers, as long as you walke in your own wayes. Esay 66.3. you must seeke him in the wayes that hee walkes in, and not chuse your owne wayes, heele never come out of his way for any of you all;
as good Cut off a Dogs neck as give him sacrifice of Prayers, as long as you walk in your own ways. Isaiah 66.3. you must seek him in the ways that he walks in, and not choose your own ways, heel never come out of his Way for any of you all;
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what shall I do Lord? sayes Saul ; he would faine have spoken with God there. No, no;
what shall I do Lord? Says Saul; he would feign have spoken with God there. No, no;
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go to Ananias, &c. if thou wilt not seek him in his way, thou art well served if thou missest him.
go to Ananias, etc. if thou wilt not seek him in his Way, thou art well served if thou missest him.
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I beseech you consider this point, you can never looke to be saved, except youle set your selves to do what you may,
I beseech you Consider this point, you can never look to be saved, except yowl Set your selves to do what you may,
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and use all those meanes that you may;and use all those means that you may;
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for though the use of the meanes does not save you, yet they are the way;
for though the use of the means does not save you, yet they Are the Way;
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though not causa regnandi, yet via regni ; and if you wil not constantly use them, you can never have his Kingdome. Reasons of it.
though not causa regnandi, yet via Regni; and if you will not constantly use them, you can never have his Kingdom. Reasons of it.
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First, because Heaven is an end, and an end can never be gotten without meanes ; the end is eternall life. Rom. 6.22. eternall life is an end, and therefore except the means be all used, you can never attaine it.
First, Because Heaven is an end, and an end can never be got without means; the end is Eternal life. Rom. 6.22. Eternal life is an end, and Therefore except the means be all used, you can never attain it.
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Secondly, God hath annexed it to the means ; all Heaven and Earth can never separate them;
Secondly, God hath annexed it to the means; all Heaven and Earth can never separate them;
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either use all the meanes that God hath appointed, or else hee hath decreed it, yee shall never be saved.
either use all the means that God hath appointed, or Else he hath decreed it, ye shall never be saved.
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When he hath once appointed these and these shall be your meanes, these shall you use for't, yee shall never be saved without them.
When he hath once appointed these and these shall be your means, these shall you use fored, ye shall never be saved without them.
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When God hath appointed their abiding in the ship a meanes of their escape, you shall see what Paul sayes,
When God hath appointed their abiding in the ship a means of their escape, you shall see what Paul Says,
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except these abide in the ship, yee cannot be saved.
except these abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved.
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Act. 27. So tis for Heaven, except ye abide in the meanes, ye cannot be saved.Act. 27. So this for Heaven, except you abide in the means, you cannot be saved.
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Thirdly, Every soule must give an account before God ▪ how hee hath used the meaners, Whether hee hath used them all yea or no.
Thirdly, Every soul must give an account before God ▪ how he hath used the meaner's, Whither he hath used them all yea or no.
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And according as the account is hee can give, so shall his judgement be. God hath sworne this, as I live saith the Lord;
And according as the account is he can give, so shall his judgement be. God hath sworn this, as I live Says the Lord;
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God hath pawned his owne life upon this, that thus it shall be.
God hath pawned his own life upon this, that thus it shall be.
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As J live saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to mee, and every tongue shall confesse to God, every one of us all shall give an accompt unto God, Rom 14.11.12. every one of us, God will exempt none, wee must all be brought to an accompt for these things;
As J live Says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God, every one of us all shall give an account unto God, Rom 14.11.12. every one of us, God will exempt none, we must all be brought to an account for these things;
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will not thy heart bow to it? As I live sayth the Lord; I'le make every knee bow to it;
will not thy heart bow to it? As I live say the Lord; I'll make every knee bow to it;
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I'le make you bow or I'le breake you for ever;
I'll make you bow or I'll break you for ever;
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as good do it as not, for ye shall give an accompt whether ye have done it or no.
as good do it as not, for you shall give an account whither you have done it or no.
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Fourthly, beloved, God will not set up another dore into Heaven for any man in the World ;
Fourthly, Beloved, God will not Set up Another door into Heaven for any man in the World;
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either come in at this or you shall never come in. Heele never make another Bible ;
either come in At this or you shall never come in. Heel never make Another bible;
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either be ruled by this or by none;
either be ruled by this or by none;
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Heele never chalke out another way, either go this way or chuse and perish in thy wilfulnesse. The drunkards way shall never be his way;
Heel never chalk out Another Way, either go this Way or choose and perish in thy wilfulness. The drunkards Way shall never be his Way;
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the worldings way shall never be his, nor the lazy Gospellers his, nor the carelesse professors his, hee'le never change wayes,
the Worldlings Way shall never be his, nor the lazy Evangelists his, nor the careless professors his, he'll never change ways,
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nor are my wayes your wayes, Esay ▪ 55.8. you must amend your wayes. Jer. 7.3. and come into his way, or yee shall never escape the evill to come;
nor Are my ways your ways, Isaiah ▪ 55.8. you must amend your ways. Jer. 7.3. and come into his Way, or ye shall never escape the evil to come;
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can there be any reasonabler way then this? Proofes.
can there be any reasonabler Way then this? Proofs.
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First, Some of the meanes that God hath appointed you may do them without labour, you may do them with ease;
First, some of the means that God hath appointed you may do them without labour, you may do them with ease;
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do but say I will, and it is done.
do but say I will, and it is done.
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What labour is it to say, company-keepers shall not sit drinking in my house? There is nere an Alehouse in your Towne,
What labour is it to say, Company-keepers shall not fit drinking in my house? There is never an Alehouse in your Town,
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but if they will, may root out disorders from their houses, their owne wills do destroy them;
but if they will, may root out disorders from their houses, their own wills do destroy them;
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Its no labour in the World to do this, and will ye not do it? perish then and thank your own wils.
Its no labour in the World to do this, and will you not do it? perish then and thank your own wills.
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Secondly, Some of the meanes that God hath appointed, are easier then them ; onely that you would give way to another to do them;
Secondly, some of the means that God hath appointed, Are Easier then them; only that you would give Way to Another to do them;
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may be the wife would have prayers in the family if the husband would give way.
may be the wife would have Prayers in the family if the husband would give Way.
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The Minister would teach you if you would give way; The Lord Jesus might worke many things in you, if you would give way;
The Minister would teach you if you would give Way; The Lord jesus might work many things in you, if you would give Way;
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this a lesse then to will.
this a less then to will.
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You that have good Wives, who would reforme sundry things if you would give way, &c. I beseech you apply it particularly to yourselves, your ruin is wilfull if ye yeild not, and will not give way.
You that have good Wives, who would reform sundry things if you would give Way, etc. I beseech you apply it particularly to yourselves, your ruin is wilful if you yield not, and will not give Way.
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Thirdly, Some of the meanes are yet easier, for some of the meanes of grace are better for you,
Thirdly, some of the means Are yet Easier, for Some of the means of grace Are better for you,
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even in your worldly and carnall respects.
even in your worldly and carnal respects.
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You'l say, that's the easiest of all for a man to favour himselfe, and his flesh.
You'll say, that's the Easiest of all for a man to favour himself, and his Flesh.
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As for example the reforming of your gaming, dicing, carding in your Innes, your drunkennesse and bezeling o're the pot, your pride and your geigawes, and the like;
As for Exampl the reforming of your gaming, dicing, carding in your Inns, your Drunkenness and bezeling over the pot, your pride and your geigawes, and the like;
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would not this favour your purses, and be more agreeable to your very carnall respects? And therefore you that do not reforme these, you pluck wilfull perdition on your heads.
would not this favour your purses, and be more agreeable to your very carnal respects? And Therefore you that do not reform these, you pluck wilful perdition on your Heads.
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Fourthly, some of the meanes of grace, its harder to omit them then to use them.
Fourthly, Some of the means of grace, its harder to omit them then to use them.
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Many of you meet with more hardships in the omission then you could light upon in the practice of them;
Many of you meet with more hardships in the omission then you could Light upon in the practice of them;
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I need not instance, the particulars are very familiar. Fifthly, Some of the meanes of grace, be they hard, yet they are but hard;
I need not instance, the particulars Are very familiar. Fifthly, some of the means of grace, be they hard, yet they Are but hard;
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they are not impossible for you to use ;they Are not impossible for you to use;
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They will aske no more then a litlle labour and diligence, and therefore omitted only by reason of will-nots.
They will ask no more then a litlle labour and diligence, and Therefore omitted only by reason of will-nots.
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I hope by this time you see clearely the truth of this ground. If yee will not set your selves to use the meanes of grace and salvation,
I hope by this time you see clearly the truth of this ground. If ye will not Set your selves to use the means of grace and salvation,
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when yee die, you must needs lay the blame on your wills ; And why will yee so? Why will yee die O house of Israel? when ye die, you must needs lay the blame on your wills; And why will ye so? Why will ye die Oh house of Israel?
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But notwithstanding the evidence of this truth;
But notwithstanding the evidence of this truth;
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The wisdome of the flesh which is enmity against God, fills carnall mindes with many objections against it;The Wisdom of the Flesh which is enmity against God, fills carnal minds with many objections against it;
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from all which I shall endeavour to vindicate it, by answering them all in order.
from all which I shall endeavour to vindicate it, by answering them all in order.
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THe first Objection is drawne those from Scriptures which say that they cannot. From their own willingnesse, they would, but they cannot. THe First Objection is drawn those from Scriptures which say that they cannot. From their own willingness, they would, but they cannot.
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Is from their own desires, they desire to do it, but they are not able. Is from their own Desires, they desire to do it, but they Are not able.
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Is from their resolutions, they purpose, but whether they will or no, they are feine to break their good purposes. Is from their resolutions, they purpose, but whither they will or no, they Are feign to break their good Purposes.
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Is from their good endeavours (as they say) they labour against their sinnes, Is from their good endeavours (as they say) they labour against their Sins,
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and yet they are transported into them, to sweare before they are aware, to be overtaken in company, &c. We will answer them in order.
and yet they Are transported into them, to swear before they Are aware, to be overtaken in company, etc. We will answer them in order.
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As to the first Objection from the Scriptures which say they cannot, I answer. Indeed the Scripture speakes of five Cannots. First, Of a naturall cannot ; As to the First Objection from the Scriptures which say they cannot, I answer. Indeed the Scripture speaks of five Cannots. First, Of a natural cannot;
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every man is borne by nature under a cannot believe, and a cannot see God. But there is difference betweene thy cannot repent, and thy doest not repent;
every man is born by nature under a cannot believe, and a cannot see God. But there is difference between thy cannot Repent, and thy dost not Repent;
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there is difference twixt these two.
there is difference betwixt these two.
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The cause of thy cannot is one thing, and the cause of thy doest not is another.
The cause of thy cannot is one thing, and the cause of thy dost not is Another.
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The cause of thy cannot is the carnalnesse of nature, but the cause of thy doest not is the wilfulnesse of thy will. The naturall man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God,
The cause of thy cannot is the carnalness of nature, but the cause of thy dost not is the wilfulness of thy will. The natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God,
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for they are foolishnesse to him ; neither indeed can hee for they are spiritually discerned, 1 Cor. 2.14. where the Apostle makes a different cause of a naturall mans cannot, and his does not ;for they Are foolishness to him; neither indeed can he for they Are spiritually discerned, 1 Cor. 2.14. where the Apostle makes a different cause of a natural men cannot, and his does not;
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when he speakes of his cannot, hee tells us the cause of that is, because grace is spirituall and he is carnall.
when he speaks of his cannot, he tells us the cause of that is, Because grace is spiritual and he is carnal.
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Neirher indeed can hee, because they are spiritually discerned;
Neither indeed can he, Because they Are spiritually discerned;
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but when he speakes of his does not, you see he alledges a different cause of his does not. The naturall man does not receive the things of the spirit of God, they are foolishnesse unto him; He counts them all foolish;
but when he speaks of his does not, you see he alleges a different cause of his does not. The natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, they Are foolishness unto him; He counts them all foolish;
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He is so wilfull in his own carnall reason, that he counts it folly to deny it;
He is so wilful in his own carnal reason, that he counts it folly to deny it;
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thou canst not do thus and thus dost thou say? Why then wilt you count it folly to do so? when a man crosses thee of thy will, thou countst it folly to put it up;
thou Canst not do thus and thus dost thou say? Why then wilt you count it folly to do so? when a man Crosses thee of thy will, thou countest it folly to put it up;
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I were a foole if I should be so precise as some be; I were a foole if I should not suffer a little disorder in my house,
I were a fool if I should be so precise as Some be; I were a fool if I should not suffer a little disorder in my house,
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as long as I gaine by it. This is meere wilfulnesse ;
as long as I gain by it. This is mere wilfulness;
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this, and not a cannot, is a cause of thy doest not, Thou canst not indeed because thou art carnall,
this, and not a cannot, is a cause of thy dost not, Thou Canst not indeed Because thou art carnal,
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but thy cannot is dead and not operative; thy will is the cause of thy does not.
but thy cannot is dead and not operative; thy will is the cause of thy does not.
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Like the wilfull blind blinde man, Hee was blinde and would not open his eye-lids. Like the wilful blind blind man, He was blind and would not open his eyelids.
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He could not see, but his cannot lay dead, for hee would not open his eye-lids;
He could not see, but his cannot lay dead, for he would not open his eyelids;
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his cannot is not operative till he will open his eye-lids.
his cannot is not operative till he will open his eyelids.
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If he could see, yet he could not till he would open his eye-lids, so thou wilt not open thine eyelids.
If he could see, yet he could not till he would open his eyelids, so thou wilt not open thine eyelids.
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Secondly, the Scripture speakes of a deliberate cannot, when a man cannot do a thing, onely because hee cannot finde in his heart to do it.
Secondly, the Scripture speaks of a deliberate cannot, when a man cannot do a thing, only Because he cannot find in his heart to do it.
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Thou canst not repent of this and that sinne and forsake it, the truth is; thy cannot is this, thou canst not finde in thy heart to forgoe it.
Thou Canst not Repent of this and that sin and forsake it, the truth is; thy cannot is this, thou Canst not find in thy heart to forgo it.
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Such a couse is so profitable and pleasing to thy flesh, thou canst not finde in thy heart to abandon it, thou canst not finde in thy heart to be friends with such a one;
Such a couse is so profitable and pleasing to thy Flesh, thou Canst not find in thy heart to abandon it, thou Canst not find in thy heart to be Friends with such a one;
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to part with thy vanities, or to abridge thy selfe of thine angry speeches when thou art stird, &c. Thou canst not finde in thy heart to do it.
to part with thy vanities, or to abridge thy self of thine angry Speeches when thou art stirred, etc. Thou Canst not find in thy heart to do it.
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As the Jewes, you cannot believe, sayes Christ, because yee seeke honour one from another. Joh. 5.44. they would feine be well thought of, of all their acquaintance, and therefore they could not finde in their heart to believe in Christ. Oh that would make thee to be out of favour with the Pharisees, and to be counted basely of in the World.
As the Jews, you cannot believe, Says christ, Because ye seek honour one from Another. John 5.44. they would feign be well Thought of, of all their acquaintance, and Therefore they could not find in their heart to believe in christ. O that would make thee to be out of favour with the Pharisees, and to be counted basely of in the World.
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Therefore they could not finde in their heart to believe; now this is no excuse;
Therefore they could not find in their heart to believe; now this is no excuse;
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thou canst not turne unto God, thou canst not find in thy heart to part with thy lusts, this is thy cannot.
thou Canst not turn unto God, thou Canst not find in thy heart to part with thy Lustiest, this is thy cannot.
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Thirdly, the Scripture speakes of a judiciall cannot, as a rogue cannot go, because for his loytering the Magistrate hath lockt him in the stockes ; Thirdly, the Scripture speaks of a judicial cannot, as a rogue cannot go, Because for his loitering the Magistrate hath locked him in the stocks;
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This does not excuse thee one jot, shall the villaine be wilfull in his loytering,
This does not excuse thee one jot, shall the villain be wilful in his loitering,
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and then complaine of the Magistrate that he is not able to go about his worke? I cannot go about my worke sayes hee;
and then complain of the Magistrate that he is not able to go about his work? I cannot go about my work Says he;
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and who bad him be so idle as not to go about it, when he might? Thou hast gone on may be wilfully in thy sinnes,
and who bade him be so idle as not to go about it, when he might? Thou hast gone on may be wilfully in thy Sins,
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and now the Lord hath inflicted a judiciall cannot unto thee.
and now the Lord hath inflicted a judicial cannot unto thee.
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Thou canst not come out of thy sins, nay the Lord hath cast this cannot upon thee in judgement ;
Thou Canst not come out of thy Sins, nay the Lord hath cast this cannot upon thee in judgement;
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he hath set thee in the stockes for thy wilfull security.
he hath Set thee in the stocks for thy wilful security.
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As the wicked Jewes they could not believe sayes the Text, because Isaiah sayth, hee hath blinded their eyes,
As the wicked Jews they could not believe Says the Text, Because Isaiah say, he hath blinded their eyes,
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and hardened their hearts, Joh. 12.39, 40. could they excuse themselves for their cannot? No the Lord had set them in the stocks for their wilfullnesse and security? They could not believe,and hardened their hearts, John 12.39, 40. could they excuse themselves for their cannot? No the Lord had Set them in the stocks for their wilfulness and security? They could not believe,
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for they had wilfully provoked the Lord to cast this cannot upon them in judgement.
for they had wilfully provoked the Lord to cast this cannot upon them in judgement.
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Fourthly, the Scripture speakes of a compounded cannot. A cannot in sensu composito as we call it;
Fourthly, the Scripture speaks of a compounded cannot. A cannot in sensu composito as we call it;
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a cannot in a compounded sence. As a drunkard cannot tender his family, his poore Wife and children, No;
a cannot in a compounded sense. As a drunkard cannot tender his family, his poor Wife and children, No;
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as long as he lyes blowsing on the Alebench, he cannot, in a compounded sence he cannot.as long as he lies blowsing on the Alebench, he cannot, in a compounded sense he cannot.
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Aristotle sets it out by sitting; Aristotle sets it out by sitting;
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he that is sitting cannot walke, that is as long as he is sitting he cannot walke.
he that is sitting cannot walk, that is as long as he is sitting he cannot walk.
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As Christ sayth of a carnall man hee cannot bee my Disciple ;
As christ say of a carnal man he cannot be my Disciple;
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he cannot in a compounded sence, he that commeth to mee and hates not father and mother and wife and children,
he cannot in a compounded sense, he that comes to me and hates not father and mother and wife and children,
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yea and his owne life ▪ cannot be my Disciple. Luke 14.26.yea and his own life ▪ cannot be my Disciple. Luke 14.26.
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he cannot indeed as long as he stands upon these termes, My father will not love me,
he cannot indeed as long as he Stands upon these terms, My father will not love me,
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and my mother will not like me; if I should be one of your Disciples, my friends would not owne me:
and my mother will not like me; if I should be one of your Disciples, my Friends would not own me:
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I must do as I do or I cannot keepe my wife and children.
I must do as I do or I cannot keep my wife and children.
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Indeed as long as thou standst on these termes thou canst not be a Disciple of Christ;
Indeed as long as thou Standest on these terms thou Canst not be a Disciple of christ;
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thou canst not in a compounded sence ; but if thou wouldst divide it thou mightst; no man can serve two masters, Mat. 6.24. marke compound them together and he cannot.
thou Canst not in a compounded sense; but if thou Wouldst divide it thou Mightest; no man can serve two Masters, Mathew 6.24. mark compound them together and he cannot.
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But if he would give over one, he might serve the other; thou canst not thou sayest. No;
But if he would give over one, he might serve the other; thou Canst not thou Sayest. No;
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I yeeld thee in a compounded sence thou canst not, thou canst not as long as thou art thus carelesse as thou art,
I yield thee in a compounded sense thou Canst not, thou Canst not as long as thou art thus careless as thou art,
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as long as thou favourest thy selfe in such and such lusts, thou canst not;
as long as thou favourest thy self in such and such Lustiest, thou Canst not;
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The compounding of thy security and lazines with Religion, that is the reason why thou canst not, this is it that makes our prayers hard,The compounding of thy security and laziness with Religion, that is the reason why thou Canst not, this is it that makes our Prayers hard,
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and our repentings hard, our believings and all our performances hard; because we would faine be compounding.
and our repentings heard, our believings and all our performances hard; Because we would feign be compounding.
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We have much adoe to pray, our hearts can hardly be brought to wrastle, much adoe to be humbled, our wils will hardly stoope;
We have much ado to pray, our hearts can hardly be brought to wrestle, much ado to be humbled, our wills will hardly stoop;
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if it were not for these compoundings, these duties were easy.
if it were not for these compoundings, these duties were easy.
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And what excuse hast thou hence? none at all, for its a cannot onely in the compounded sence that thou makest it.
And what excuse hast thou hence? none At all, for its a cannot only in the compounded sense that thou Makest it.
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Fifthly, the Scripture speaks of a humbling cannot, a cannot not to bolster thee up in thy excuses, Fifthly, the Scripture speaks of a humbling cannot, a cannot not to bolster thee up in thy excuses,
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but only to humble thee, that thou mayest be driven out of thy selfe unto God.
but only to humble thee, that thou Mayest be driven out of thy self unto God.
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A servant cannot live except it be his Masters pleasure to take pitty on him;
A servant cannot live except it be his Masters pleasure to take pity on him;
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Is this any pretence to him to anger his Master? or to be negligent of his Masters commands? nay rather it forceth him to be so much the more carefull to obey him,
Is this any pretence to him to anger his Master? or to be negligent of his Masters commands? nay rather it forceth him to be so much the more careful to obey him,
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and to be humble before him.
and to be humble before him.
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So the Scripture sayes that thou canst not without God, except God shew mercy on thee, to convert thee and save thee, thou canst not be accepted of him.
So the Scripture Says that thou Canst not without God, except God show mercy on thee, to convert thee and save thee, thou Canst not be accepted of him.
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All this is to humble thee, not to helpe thee with excuses. All this is to humble thee, not to help thee with excuses.
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Tush I cannot do as his Ministers do bid me, I cannot mortify these sins, I cannot be so strict, this is too much precisenesse you speake of.
Tush I cannot do as his Ministers do bid me, I cannot mortify these Sins, I cannot be so strict, this is too much preciseness you speak of.
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O murmur not, this cannot is onely to bumble thee; murmure not among your selves. No man can come to mee except the father draw him, Ioh. 6.43.44. This is no reason why thou shouldst murmur or cavill, or be stubborne as thou art, thou canst not come at Christ exeept the father take pity on thee to draw thee.Oh murmur not, this cannot is only to bumble thee; murmur not among your selves. No man can come to me except the father draw him, John 6.43.44. This is no reason why thou Shouldst murmur or cavil, or be stubborn as thou art, thou Canst not come At christ exeept the father take pity on thee to draw thee.
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Thou hast so much the more reason to be humbled, and not to go on wittingly and willfully as thou doest.
Thou hast so much the more reason to be humbled, and not to go on wittingly and wilfully as thou dost.
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Canst thou not be holy, and saved, except he be pleased to pitty thee? in what a wofull case then art thou to provoke him as thou dost? So much shall suffice for the first Objection, drawne out of the Scripture.
Canst thou not be holy, and saved, except he be pleased to pity thee? in what a woeful case then art thou to provoke him as thou dost? So much shall suffice for the First Objection, drawn out of the Scripture.
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The second thing thou objectest, is thy willingnesse; thou wouldest as thou pretendest, but thou canst not. I answer thee for this.The second thing thou objectest, is thy willingness; thou Wouldst as thou pretendest, but thou Canst not. I answer thee for this.
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First, may be its the will of thy conscience, and not the will of thy heart ;
First, may be its the will of thy conscience, and not the will of thy heart;
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thy heart is carnall and unacquainted with God, and so its contented to be, only thy conscience would have thee grow better and more heavenly;
thy heart is carnal and unacquainted with God, and so its contented to be, only thy conscience would have thee grow better and more heavenly;
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but thy heart will not yeeld; and therefore all thy willings are nothings but deludings ; they are only the willings of conscience and not of thy heart.
but thy heart will not yield; and Therefore all thy willings Are nothings but deludings; they Are only the willings of conscience and not of thy heart.
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Thou art chasing and fretting every foot, thy conscience tells thee thou shouldst not, thou art praying carnally every day;
Thou art chasing and fretting every foot, thy conscience tells thee thou Shouldst not, thou art praying carnally every day;
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when thou hast done, conscience sayes thou shouldst pray holyer then so;
when thou hast done, conscience Says thou Shouldst pray Holier then so;
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conscience would, but thou wilt not, conscience would have thee get assurance for Heaven, but thou wilt not be at the paines.conscience would, but thou wilt not, conscience would have thee get assurance for Heaven, but thou wilt not be At the pains.
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Alas, this makes thee inexcusable, for now thou condemnest thy selfe, and yet wilt sinne ;
Alas, this makes thee inexcusable, for now thou Condemnest thy self, and yet wilt sin;
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thou art inexcusable O man whosoever thou art that judgest, for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thy selfe. Rom. 2.11. marke, when a man condemneth himselfe he is then inexcusable. (I do not now quote it for the particular the Apostle does instance in there for judging another,) for the truth is the same, whatsoever sinne we do instance in, the truth is this that Paul grounds his speech on.
thou art inexcusable Oh man whosoever thou art that Judges, for wherein thou Judges Another, thou Condemnest thy self. Rom. 2.11. mark, when a man Condemneth himself he is then inexcusable. (I do not now quote it for the particular the Apostle does instance in there for judging Another,) for the truth is the same, whatsoever sin we do instance in, the truth is this that Paul grounds his speech on.
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Hee that condemneth himselfe in a sinne, and yet will go on in it; that man is inexcusable. He that Condemneth himself in a sin, and yet will go on in it; that man is inexcusable.
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What now hast thou gotten by thy plea? thou wouldst, thou sayest;
What now hast thou got by thy plea? thou Wouldst, thou Sayest;
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this makes thy sinne to be worse in that thy conscience would, and yet for all that thou wilt not.
this makes thy sin to be Worse in that thy conscience would, and yet for all that thou wilt not.
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Secondly, may be its a copulative will ;
Secondly, may be its a copulative will;
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thou hast a will to repent and be godly, but it is with a copulative will.
thou hast a will to Repent and be godly, but it is with a copulative will.
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Repentance and some lust, godlinesse and some lust ;Repentance and Some lust, godliness and Some lust;
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thou wouldst faine please the Lord and thine own lust too, be religious and proud too, believe in Christ and covet too,
thou Wouldst feign please the Lord and thine own lust too, be religious and proud too, believe in christ and covet too,
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and be vaine too, &c. Thou hast a will, but it is a copulative will, to serve God and do this too;
and be vain too, etc. Thou hast a will, but it is a copulative will, to serve God and do this too;
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Pish, cannot I serue God and do this too? No, no; this same copulative will is a flat contradiction.
Pish, cannot I serve God and do this too? No, no; this same copulative will is a flat contradiction.
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Couple light and darknesse? Christ and Beliall, 2 Cor. 6.15. Its a contradiction to imagine to couple them, for they cannot possibly be coupled.
Couple Light and darkness? christ and Belial, 2 Cor. 6.15. Its a contradiction to imagine to couple them, for they cannot possibly be coupled.
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And therefore this same copulative will is nothing but a mockery, and the truth still is this thou wilt not?
And Therefore this same copulative will is nothing but a mockery, and the truth still is this thou wilt not?
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Thirdly, May be thou hast a woulding will, this is no will, but onely a velleity ;
Thirdly, May be thou hast a woulding will, this is no will, but only a velleity;
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so thou hast a woulding will. I would do as well as any other but I cannot;
so thou hast a woulding will. I would do as well as any other but I cannot;
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to speake properly this is no will, for its onely that will wherewith fooles will things impossible ;
to speak properly this is no will, for its only that will wherewith Fools will things impossible;
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I would I were at London, with a wish sayes he;
I would I were At London, with a wish Says he;
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I would I could flie as well as an Eagle. These things are impossible, and therefore its no will, but meere folly;
I would I could fly as well as an Eagl. These things Are impossible, and Therefore its no will, but mere folly;
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thus may be thou willest grace, I would with all my heart I could do as God sayes, God knowes my heart, my will is good, I would be better then I am;
thus may be thou willest grace, I would with all my heart I could do as God Says, God knows my heart, my will is good, I would be better then I am;
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And yet thy conscience can call for something or other to be mended, and thou wilt not.
And yet thy conscience can call for something or other to be mended, and thou wilt not.
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This is an impossibility, and therefore no will;
This is an impossibility, and Therefore no will;
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like the foole that would sit in his chaire, and I would I were at London, he would faine be at London and sit still. So thou sittest at the same passe, I would I were in Christ ;
like the fool that would fit in his chair, and I would I were At London, he would feign be At London and fit still. So thou Sittest At the same pass, I would I were in christ;
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thou wouldst faine be in Christ, and yet thou art loth to stir out of that base temper thou art in.
thou Wouldst feign be in christ, and yet thou art loath to stir out of that base temper thou art in.
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This is an impossibility, a folly and no will;
This is an impossibility, a folly and no will;
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woulding and no willing. I grant the Saints of God have their wouldings, and their would does go further then their wil;woulding and not willing. I grant the Saints of God have their wouldings, and their would does go further then their will;
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their wil is absolutely set to be holy, and they would be holy. Their will is deeply to be humbled, and they would be deeper;their will is absolutely Set to be holy, and they would be holy. Their will is deeply to be humbled, and they would be Deeper;
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their would is grounded upon a will, they will in some measure and they would go further.
their would is grounded upon a will, they will in Some measure and they would go further.
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I will, oh that I could will more. But thou that liest in thy sinfull estate, thy would is pure folly.
I will, o that I could will more. But thou that liest in thy sinful estate, thy would is pure folly.
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A would grounded upon a will not is foppish; the Saints would is grounded upon a will ;
A would grounded upon a will not is foppish; the Saints would is grounded upon a will;
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but thine, the roote at bottome is this thou wilt not. but thine, the root At bottom is this thou wilt not.
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Fourthly, may be thou hast a generall metaphysicall will, but to come to particulars, there thou wilt not. I hate the Saints of God? God forbid? I'le never hate them while I live;
Fourthly, may be thou hast a general metaphysical will, but to come to particulars, there thou wilt not. I hate the Saints of God? God forbid? I'll never hate them while I live;
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and yet come to this Saint and that Saint;
and yet come to this Saint and that Saint;
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him thou wilt hate; him? Hee is the veriest hypocrite in the Country, and keepes more adoe then needs.him thou wilt hate; him? He is the veriest hypocrite in the Country, and keeps more ado then needs.
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Thus thy will is good to a company of metaphysicall Saints in the cloulds; but those that are Gods Saints in particular, thou mockest. Thus thy will is good to a company of metaphysical Saints in the Clouds; but those that Are God's Saints in particular, thou Mockest.
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I be stubborne against the Commandements of God? I will not be stubborne against them;
I be stubborn against the commandments of God? I will not be stubborn against them;
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yea but this and that Commandement thou wilt not observe.
yea but this and that Commandment thou wilt not observe.
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Thou wilt not thinke best of them of whom thou shouldst, nor take up that carriage in meetings that thou shouldst;
Thou wilt not think best of them of whom thou Shouldst, nor take up that carriage in meetings that thou Shouldst;
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thou hast a good will to the Commandements in affection, but thy will stands against the particulars of them. Generalls are but Notions,
thou hast a good will to the commandments in affection, but thy will Stands against the particulars of them. Generals Are but Notions,
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when they are abstracted from the particulars. when they Are abstracted from the particulars.
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And therefore thy will is but a Notion; the will when it willeth indeed, willeth particulars, this particular duty, this particular Ordinance. Indeed good in the general is the object of the will, but when the will comes to will in the exercise of it it pitcheth on particulars.
And Therefore thy will is but a Notion; the will when it wills indeed, wills particulars, this particular duty, this particular Ordinance. Indeed good in the general is the Object of the will, but when the will comes to will in the exercise of it it pitcheth on particulars.
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Fifthly, thou hast no true will, I speake still to the carnall, I say thou hast no true will, because if thou truly didst will, thou couldst ;
Fifthly, thou hast no true will, I speak still to the carnal, I say thou hast no true will, Because if thou truly didst will, thou Couldst;
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if thou didst truly will to believe, and will to be a new creature, thou couldst;
if thou didst truly will to believe, and will to be a new creature, thou Couldst;
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for the will it hath potentiam execuvtiuam, so far as it will, &c. It hath an executing power to go so far as it wills;
for the will it hath potentiam execuvtiuam, so Far as it will, etc. It hath an executing power to go so Far as it wills;
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if thou didst truly and really will to speak holy, thy will would make thy tongue to put it in execution.
if thou didst truly and really will to speak holy, thy will would make thy tongue to put it in execution.
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If thou hadst a will, thy will would command execution, my tongue shall speake the praise of the Lord sayes David, Psal, 119.171.172.
If thou Hadst a will, thy will would command execution, my tongue shall speak the praise of the Lord Says David, Psalm, 119.171.172.
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my soule it shall prayse thee vers. 175. I grant the woulding of the will goes further then all execution can go, to will is present with me, my soul it shall praise thee vers. 175. I grant the woulding of the will Goes further then all execution can go, to will is present with me,
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but how to performe that which is good, I finde not, Rom. 7.18. I quote this place the rather because many wrest it to their own destruction. Oh sayes a wicked man, I have a a good will, I would as Paul sayes, but J cannot performe, thus men misinterpret this place;but how to perform that which is good, I find not, Rom. 7.18. I quote this place the rather Because many wrest it to their own destruction. O sayes a wicked man, I have a a good will, I would as Paul Says, but J cannot perform, thus men misinterpret this place;
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for looke how far Paul would, he could performe, for the will hath potentiam executricem and an imperative force over the man.
for look how Far Paul would, he could perform, for the will hath potentiam executricem and an imperative force over the man.
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What he did will, he did performe, he performed it in his heart and tongue and hand, &c. but he would draw his will forwarder then it was,
What he did will, he did perform, he performed it in his heart and tongue and hand, etc. but he would draw his will forwarder then it was,
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but he could not, his very will was partly unwilling, hee could not indeed performe so much as he would, that is, he could not draw on his will so strongly as he would.
but he could not, his very will was partly unwilling, he could not indeed perform so much as he would, that is, he could not draw on his will so strongly as he would.
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His will was not perfectly sanctified, no Saint in this World hath any perfect completenesse of will;
His will was not perfectly sanctified, no Saint in this World hath any perfect completeness of will;
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and therefore his performance is not perfect because his will is not perfect.
and Therefore his performance is not perfect Because his will is not perfect.
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I say if thy will be converted to God, thou thy selfe art converted to God, obedience ever goes as far as the will.
I say if thy will be converted to God, thou thy self art converted to God, Obedience ever Goes as Far as the will.
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And therefore if thou art willing, its certaine thou art obedient ; if yee be willing and obedient sayes the Text, Isay 1.19.
And Therefore if thou art willing, its certain thou art obedient; if ye be willing and obedient Says the Text, Saiah 1.19.
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whosoever is willing to obey, that man does obey in some measure, because the will hath power of execution,
whosoever is willing to obey, that man does obey in Some measure, Because the will hath power of execution,
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and the whole man at command.
and the Whole man At command.
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This is the reason why Divines say, that the sincerity of the will is the condition of the Gospell ;
This is the reason why Divines say, that the sincerity of the will is the condition of the Gospel;
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wherefore if thou beest not obedient, neither art thou willing to obey, all the powers of thy soule and all the members of thy body, thy will hath an actus imperativus to command them.
Wherefore if thou Best not obedient, neither art thou willing to obey, all the Powers of thy soul and all the members of thy body, thy will hath an actus imperativus to command them.
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Now if thy will will not command them to yeild, thou art not so much as willing at all;
Now if thy will will not command them to yield, thou art not so much as willing At all;
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if a Justice of peace should tell me he would give me a Warrant, and yet when all comes to all, he will not command his clark for to write it,
if a justice of peace should tell me he would give me a Warrant, and yet when all comes to all, he will not command his clark for to write it,
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nor his own hand for to pen it, I see plainly he will not.
nor his own hand for to pen it, I see plainly he will not.
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Dost thou say I would obey Christ, and J would deny selfe, why then dost thou not command thy Clerke for to writ it? If thy will will not command tongue, Tongue thou shalt never talke so unprofitably as thou hast done,
Dost thou say I would obey christ, and J would deny self, why then dost thou not command thy Clerk for to writ it? If thy will will not command tongue, Tongue thou shalt never talk so unprofitably as thou hast done,
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and Eare thou shalt never hearken after vanity as thou hast done; and thoughts, Thoughts yee shall never run at rovers as yee have done.
and Ear thou shalt never harken After vanity as thou hast done; and thoughts, Thoughts ye shall never run At rovers as ye have done.
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Jf your will were but willing, it would command your whole soule, soule thou shalt not do as thou hast done ;If your will were but willing, it would command your Whole soul, soul thou shalt not do as thou hast done;
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as Davids will commanded his soule O my soule blesse the Lord, and forget thou not all his benefits, Psalme 103.2. nay he commanded all that was in him, all that is in me, blesse his holy name, vers. 1. So if thou wert willing, thy will would command all thy soule;
as Davids will commanded his soul Oh my soul bless the Lord, and forget thou not all his benefits, Psalm 103.2. nay he commanded all that was in him, all that is in me, bless his holy name, vers. 1. So if thou Wertenberg willing, thy will would command all thy soul;
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soule, thou shalt not be so seldome at the throne of grace at thou art, &c. thus much of the second objection drawn from the will. Objection the third.
soul, thou shalt not be so seldom At the throne of grace At thou art, etc. thus much of the second objection drawn from the will. Objection the third.
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But thou desirest to do it, and therefore thou doest not stick at a will not.
But thou Desirest to do it, and Therefore thou dost not stick At a will not.
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I answer thee, who can tell best what is in thee, God or thine owne heart ? verily the Lord that did make it, is likeliest to know best.
I answer thee, who can tell best what is in thee, God or thine own heart? verily the Lord that did make it, is likeliest to know best.
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Now the Lord sayes peremptorily thou desirest not grace;
Now the Lord Says peremptorily thou Desirest not grace;
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yea and thy heart sayes it too, and the Lord heares it, though thou hearest it not;
yea and thy heart Says it too, and the Lord hears it, though thou Hearst it not;
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they say unto God depart from us, we desire not the knowledge of thy wayes, Job. 21.14. Neverthelesse because thou standest so stoutly upon it, that thou dost desire grace, I'le tell thee the reason of thy mistake.
they say unto God depart from us, we desire not the knowledge of thy ways, Job. 21.14. Nevertheless Because thou Standest so stoutly upon it, that thou dost desire grace, I'll tell thee the reason of thy mistake.
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First, thou hast putative or thinking desires, thou thinkst thou desirest, and therefore thou art mistaken;
First, thou hast putative or thinking Desires, thou Thinkest thou Desirest, and Therefore thou art mistaken;
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like Seneca's young scholler, that said he desired to be good.
like Seneca's young scholar, that said he desired to be good.
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I do not say sayth he, he lies, but putat se cupere, He thinkes hee desires ; so thou sayest thou desirest.
I do not say say he, he lies, but putat se cupere, He thinks he Desires; so thou Sayest thou Desirest.
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I will not say thou lyest, but thou thinkst thou dost so; now alas thy thoughts are the vainest things in the World.
I will not say thou liest, but thou Thinkest thou dost so; now alas thy thoughts Are the vainest things in the World.
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How long shall vaine thoughts lodge within thee. Jer. 4.14. thy thoughts are very vaine, there is no trusting to them. How long shall vain thoughts lodge within thee. Jer. 4.14. thy thoughts Are very vain, there is no trusting to them.
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Naaman thought, I thought sayth he, but how wide his thought was the story declares.Naaman Thought, I Thought say he, but how wide his Thought was the story declares.
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Haman thought, hee thought in his heart sayes the Text, but his thoughts came to nothing but a Gallowse and a Ha•er. Haman Thought, he Thought in his heart Says the Text, but his thoughts Come to nothing but a Gallows and a Ha•er.
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Ishbibenos thought, but you know what his thoughts did come unto;Ishbibenos Thought, but you know what his thoughts did come unto;
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it fell fowle on his owne head, nothing is more vain then the thoughts of carnall mens hearts;
it fell fowl on his own head, nothing is more vain then the thoughts of carnal men's hearts;
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so thou thinkest thou desirest, alas thy thought is but vanity.
so thou Thinkest thou Desirest, alas thy Thought is but vanity.
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Secondly, thou hast ignorant desires ▪ thou dost desire to be one of Gods Saints, thou desirest it ignorantly;
Secondly, thou hast ignorant Desires ▪ thou dost desire to be one of God's Saints, thou Desirest it ignorantly;
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for when thou comest to see who the Saints be, namely, such and such whom thou conceivest to be strange people and Puritans,
for when thou Comest to see who the Saints be, namely, such and such whom thou conceivest to be strange people and Puritans,
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then thou hast no desire to be one.
then thou hast no desire to be one.
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Thou desirest to go after Christ, thou dost ignorantly desire it, for when thou seest thou must take up this crosse, then thou hast no desire thereunto;
Thou Desirest to go After christ, thou dost ignorantly desire it, for when thou See thou must take up this cross, then thou hast no desire thereunto;
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as the Prophet speakes of Christ in the person of the wicked:
as the Prophet speaks of christ in the person of the wicked:
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when we shall see him, there is no beauty that wee should desire him, Esay 53.2. thou desirest with ignorant desires before thou seest who he is;
when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him, Isaiah 53.2. thou Desirest with ignorant Desires before thou See who he is;
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but when thou seest who he is, thou dost not desire him.
but when thou See who he is, thou dost not desire him.
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Thou desirest his grace, thou desirest to believe and repent, and to put up injuries, these are ignorant desires before thou seest what they be;
Thou Desirest his grace, thou Desirest to believe and Repent, and to put up injuries, these Are ignorant Desires before thou See what they be;
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but when thou seest what they be, what the injury is that thou shouldst put up,
but when thou See what they be, what the injury is that thou Shouldst put up,
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then thou dost not desire to put it up;
then thou dost not desire to put it up;
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what the sinne is that thou shouldst leave, then thou dost not desire for to leave it;
what the sin is that thou Shouldst leave, then thou dost not desire for to leave it;
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when thou seest them, then thou dost not desire them. When we shall see him, there is no beauty that wee should desire him.
when thou See them, then thou dost not desire them. When we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.
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Thirdly, thou hast wandering desires. Oh sayth one, you have a happy turne, you have good Preaching,
Thirdly, thou hast wandering Desires. O say one, you have a happy turn, you have good Preaching,
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and good meanes to be godly, and be edifyed. I desire to be so; but alas our Minister does not Preach, and we have a dumbe dogge ;
and good means to be godly, and be edified. I desire to be so; but alas our Minister does not Preach, and we have a dumb dog;
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and I am in a very wicked place, If I were as you are, I should count my selfe happy.
and I am in a very wicked place, If I were as you Are, I should count my self happy.
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God knowes, I desire heartily the edification of my soule; thus thy desires wander after other mens cases;
God knows, I desire heartily the edification of my soul; thus thy Desires wander After other men's cases;
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and thou wilt not stirre out for thine owne. and thou wilt not stir out for thine own.
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How dost thou desire to be edified, when thou wilt not stir out two or three miles to be edifyed? Thy desires are like wandering vagrants, that will be everywhere wandring,
How dost thou desire to be edified, when thou wilt not stir out two or three miles to be edified? Thy Desires Are like wandering vagrants, that will be everywhere wandering,
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but only there where they should be. So thy desires go roving up and down, and you are happy,
but only there where they should be. So thy Desires go roving up and down, and you Are happy,
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and he is happy, and thou art unwilling in the meane time to labour, where and how God hath appointed thee:
and he is happy, and thou art unwilling in the mean time to labour, where and how God hath appointed thee:
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These are none but gadding, wandring desires; better is the sight of the eyes then the wandring of the desire. Eccl. 6.9. thy desires wander abroad to a roming company of wishes, but thou wilt not observe that which God gives thee to see;
These Are none but gadding, wandering Desires; better is the sighed of the eyes then the wandering of the desire. Ecclesiastes 6.9. thy Desires wander abroad to a roaming company of wishes, but thou wilt not observe that which God gives thee to see;
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thus much of the third objection, drawn from desire. The fourth Objection. Thou resolvest and hast good purposes, but oh thou canst not performe them.
thus much of the third objection, drawn from desire. The fourth Objection. Thou resolvest and haste good Purposes, but o thou Canst not perform them.
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I answer thee, do but consider what thy purpose is, and thou shalt see how thou art cozened;
I answer thee, do but Consider what thy purpose is, and thou shalt see how thou art cozened;
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these purposes thou speak'st of are only voluntates de futuro. I will hereafter looke to it better then J have done heretofore.
these Purposes thou Speakest of Are only Voluntates de futuro. I will hereafter look to it better then J have done heretofore.
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Hereafter J will, I purpose, that is hereafter I will; alas: this will for hereafter is no will. Hereafter J will, I purpose, that is hereafter I will; alas: this will for hereafter is no will.
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First, because its onely to shuffell of the willing for the present.
First, Because its only to shuffell of the willing for the present.
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Now the heart is unwilling to obey, and therefore it puts of the Commandment to hereafter, not for any such desire that it hath to do it hereafter,
Now the heart is unwilling to obey, and Therefore it puts of the Commandment to hereafter, not for any such desire that it hath to do it hereafter,
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but only because it is unwilling to do it for the present. Like a man that is unwilling to lend, I'll lend you hereafter sayes he;
but only Because it is unwilling to do it for the present. Like a man that is unwilling to lend, I'll lend you hereafter Says he;
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say not unto thy Nighbour goe and come againe, and to morrow I will give thee, say not unto thy Neighbour go and come again, and to morrow I will give thee,
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when thou hast it by thee, Pro. 3.28. his purpose to lend him to morrow, was only because he would shuffell of the lending to day.when thou hast it by thee, Pro 3.28. his purpose to lend him to morrow, was only Because he would shuffell of the lending to day.
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And therefore this purpose of willing hereafter, is no will at all, but only to shuffell of the willing for the present.
And Therefore this purpose of willing hereafter, is no will At all, but only to shuffell of the willing for the present.
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Thou hast the opportunity by thee, why dost thou not take it? thou hast the temptation by thee,
Thou hast the opportunity by thee, why dost thou not take it? thou hast the temptation by thee,
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why dost thou not resist it? dost thou say thou hast a will for hereafter, that is but a gull, that thou mayest not will for the present.
why dost thou not resist it? dost thou say thou hast a will for hereafter, that is but a gull, that thou Mayest not will for the present.
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Secondly, this will for hereafter is no will, because it goes without Gods ; no will can go without God.
Secondly, this will for hereafter is no will, Because it Goes without God's; no will can go without God.
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Gods will is now, he would have thee now and thou wilt not ; thou wilt hereafter, but then may be he will not.God's will is now, he would have thee now and thou wilt not; thou wilt hereafter, but then may be he will not.
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He that will not when he may, when he will he shall have nay;
He that will not when he may, when he will he shall have nay;
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afterwards thou wouldst faine be converted, and pardoned, &c. Lord open to me, nay but O man, when J would thou wouldst not ;
afterwards thou Wouldst feign be converted, and pardoned, etc. Lord open to me, nay but Oh man, when J would thou Wouldst not;
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now thou wouldst, but I will not, thy will is for hereafter goes, without Gods, and therefore tis no will.
now thou Wouldst, but I will not, thy will is for hereafter Goes, without God's, and Therefore this no will.
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Thirdly, thy will for hereafter is no will, because thou shalt misse those suppositions that thou willedst upon.
Thirdly, thy will for hereafter is no will, Because thou shalt miss those suppositions that thou willedst upon.
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First, Thou supposest thou shalt have fewer temptations hereafter. O when these troubles are over, and these temptations are over, I will;
First, Thou Supposest thou shalt have fewer temptations hereafter. Oh when these Troubles Are over, and these temptations Are over, I will;
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nay but O man when these are all over, new ones will come. And if the temptations for the present be a hinderance, some temptation or other as bad thou shalt meet with, that shall hinder thee hereafter much more,
nay but Oh man when these Are all over, new ones will come. And if the temptations for the present be a hindrance, Some temptation or other as bad thou shalt meet with, that shall hinder thee hereafter much more,
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and therefore this supposition is false. Secondly, thou supposest thou shalt be fitter hereafter ; but, qui non est bodie cras minius aptus erit.
and Therefore this supposition is false. Secondly, thou Supposest thou shalt be fitter hereafter; but, qui non est body cras minius Apt erit.
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if thou beest not fit now, much lesse wilt thou be afterwards ; thoult be unfitter and unfitter;
if thou Best not fit now, much less wilt thou be afterwards; thoult be unfitter and unfitter;
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like meat the longer it is kept, the unfitter tis to be eaten, and therefore this supposition is false too.
like meat the longer it is kept, the unfitter this to be eaten, and Therefore this supposition is false too.
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Fourthly, thy will for hereafter is no will, but a mockery.
Fourthly, thy will for hereafter is no will, but a mockery.
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Antigonus NONLATINALPHABET, Antigonus J will give, this is not good in mens Lawes, much lesse in Gods. Dabo, I will give;Antigonus, Antigonus J will give, this is not good in men's Laws, much less in God's Dabo, I will give;
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this is no gift, sayes the Law. So resipiscam, I will repent, this is no repentance, sayes God;
this is no gift, Says the Law. So resipiscam, I will Repent, this is no Repentance, Says God;
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thus you see this objection is nothing, never tell me of thy purposes, thy purposes art willings for hereafter,
thus you see this objection is nothing, never tell me of thy Purposes, thy Purposes art willings for hereafter,
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and they are no wills at all. The fifth Objection. Thou endeavourest and labourest to serve God and to be saved I answer thee, Alas;
and they Are no wills At all. The fifth Objection. Thou endeavourest and labourest to serve God and to be saved I answer thee, Alas;
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Is this to labour for grace and for Heaven, when thou labourest so idly? as God sayd of that fasting; Is this to labour for grace and for Heaven, when thou labourest so idly? as God said of that fasting;
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so may I say of thy labour, Is this the fast that J have chosen? to afflict a mans selfe for a day? So, is this the labour that I have chosen? To labour so as thou labourest? but I need not to insist on this plea, thy conscience is able to answer it.
so may I say of thy labour, Is this the fast that J have chosen? to afflict a men self for a day? So, is this the labour that I have chosen? To labour so as thou labourest? but I need not to insist on this plea, thy conscience is able to answer it.
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Thou labour? thy conscience knowes well enough thou art lazy, thou dost not labour for holinesse;
Thou labour? thy conscience knows well enough thou art lazy, thou dost not labour for holiness;
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so then thine impenitency is willfull, and thy damnation willfull and thy ruine wilfull. To conclude then, understand all that you will not hear and obey.
so then thine impenitency is wilful, and thy damnation wilful and thy ruin wilful. To conclude then, understand all that you will not hear and obey.
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First, that your destruction is from selfe, you cannot cast it upon God; he offers you the meanes to escape it, and you will not, Hos. 13.9.
First, that your destruction is from self, you cannot cast it upon God; he offers you the means to escape it, and you will not, Hos. 13.9.
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Secondly, your destruction is most just, you cannot alleadge severity or cruelty; no; your selves are the cruell ones.
Secondly, your destruction is most just, you cannot allege severity or cruelty; no; your selves Are the cruel ones.
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You judge your own selves unto Hell.
You judge your own selves unto Hell.
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The Lord presseth the Gospell of grace upon you, and you put it off. Acts 13.46.
The Lord Presseth the Gospel of grace upon you, and you put it off. Acts 13.46.
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Thirdly, your destruction is inexcusable, you have nothing to excuse you;
Thirdly, your destruction is inexcusable, you have nothing to excuse you;
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God hath taken way all clokes of excuses, he hath offered you saving knowledge and you would not ;
God hath taken Way all cloaks of excuses, he hath offered you Saving knowledge and you would not;
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a Christ and you would not; good motions, counsels, threatnings, and you would not. Your mouthes are quite stopped when you perish, Mat. 22.12.
a christ and you would not; good motions, Counsels, threatenings, and you would not. Your mouths Are quite stopped when you perish, Mathew 22.12.
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Fourthly, your destruction is unavoydable; if you would have relented and yeilded, there might have beene hope, but you would not.
Fourthly, your destruction is unavoidable; if you would have relented and yielded, there might have been hope, but you would not.
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You have hardned your necks, and what's that but a will not? Therefore you shall be destroyed without remedy, Prov. 29.1. Fifthly, your destruction is pittilesse ;
You have hardened your necks, and what's that but a will not? Therefore you shall be destroyed without remedy, Curae 29.1. Fifthly, your destruction is pitiless;
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what eye can pitty you? Will, will have will, though Will will have woe, as we say;
what eye can pity you? Will, will have will, though Will will have woe, as we say;
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not God, nor Angels, nor Saints, no eye can pity you. If the theife will steale and will to the Gallowse, let him go;
not God, nor Angels, nor Saints, no eye can pity you. If the thief will steal and will to the Gallows, let him go;
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he is no object of pity; as we say of a wilfull man, no tale can tune him to take heed,
he is no Object of pity; as we say of a wilful man, no tale can tune him to take heed,
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so no meanes can tune you to take heed; and therefore when you rue it, you cannot be pittied. Sixthly, your destruction is grievous ;
so no means can tune you to take heed; and Therefore when you rue it, you cannot be pitied. Sixthly, your destruction is grievous;
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of all plagues, none will fret more, then those which one hath wilfully puld on himselfe.
of all plagues, none will fret more, then those which one hath wilfully pulled on himself.
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You'le one day gnash your own teeth, curse your owne wills, banne your own hearts; woe is me, I am under the rod, and my selfe gathered it;
You'll one day gnash your own teeth, curse your own wills, ban your own hearts; woe is me, I am under the rod, and my self gathered it;
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in Hell, and my selfe kindled it. I might have prevented it, but J would not. Now followes Applicationin Hell, and my self kindled it. I might have prevented it, but J would not. Now follows Application
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Learne instruction then, least yee perish wilfully;
Learn instruction then, lest ye perish wilfully;
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reforme as much as you may, downe with all your disorders, stumbling blockes of iniquities, and all the Idols of your hearts, and cast them into the brooke Kidron. Set up good courses as much as you may, use all the means to salvation as humbly as you may; reform as much as you may, down with all your disorders, stumbling blocks of iniquities, and all the Idols of your hearts, and cast them into the brook Kidron. Set up good courses as much as you may, use all the means to salvation as humbly as you may;
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let not any family be without the due worship of God in it. Fathers, suffer not sinne on your children, nor Masters on your servants;
let not any family be without the due worship of God in it. Father's, suffer not sin on your children, nor Masters on your Servants;
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lie not, sweare not, covet not, omit not the exercises of hope, least yee justly, inexcusably, unavoydably, pittilesly perish,
lie not, swear not, covet not, omit not the exercises of hope, lest ye justly, inexcusably, avoidable, pittilesly perish,
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and so reproach your own wills for ever in Tophet ;
and so reproach your own wills for ever in Tophet;
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as David then sayd unto Salomon, after hee had set him businesses to do, arise therefore and be doing,
as David then said unto Solomon, After he had Set him businesses to do, arise Therefore and be doing,
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and the Lord be with thee sayes he, 1 Chron. 22.16. So I may say to you, arise and be doing;and the Lord be with thee Says he, 1 Chronicles 22.16. So I may say to you, arise and be doing;
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up, set about it, use no excuses, humble your selves before God, see your misery and bewayle it,
up, Set about it, use no excuses, humble your selves before God, see your misery and bewail it,
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and the Lord be with you.
and the Lord be with you.
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BUt may be you will say, this Doctrine is Pelagianisme, or Arminianisme, at least. Nay then, let me tell you tis Arminianisme to hold the contrary.
BUt may be you will say, this Doctrine is Pelagianism, or Arminianism, At least. Nay then, let me tell you this Arminianism to hold the contrary.
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You make your wills to be your owne, and free for to will, that say your will is to repent, but you cannot. You make your wills to be your own, and free for to will, that say your will is to Repent, but you cannot.
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And if God should give you a posse, yee professe your selves to be of the Pelagian heresye, if God should give you a power, you would adde the will.
And if God should give you a posse, ye profess your selves to be of the Pelagian heresy, if God should give you a power, you would add the will.
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To passe over this and so to go on.
To pass over this and so to go on.
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Except the beliefe of this truth do sinke into thy heart, thou canst never soundly be humbled; Except the belief of this truth do sink into thy heart, thou Canst never soundly be humbled;
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if thou shouldst say Lord I would faine have repented all this while, but I could not, thou never soundly wert humbled ▪ a man is never humbled as long as hee excuses himselfe ; if thou Shouldst say Lord I would feign have repented all this while, but I could not, thou never soundly Wertenberg humbled ▪ a man is never humbled as long as he excuses himself;
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thou sayest I would be holier, I would pray better, and I would reform more, but I cannot;
thou Sayest I would be Holier, I would pray better, and I would reform more, but I cannot;
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this is to fall to excuses, and not to be humbled; For, First, thou excusest thy selfe for all transgressions besides originall.
this is to fallen to excuses, and not to be humbled; For, First, thou excusest thy self for all transgressions beside original.
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A man must be humbled for his actuall sinnes as well as his originall, and count himselfe inexcusable for one as well as tother.
A man must be humbled for his actual Sins as well as his original, and count himself inexcusable for one as well as tother.
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But thou pitchest all thy humiliation upon thy Apostacy in Adam, if now thou pleadest a cannot.
But thou pitchest all thy humiliation upon thy Apostasy in Adam, if now thou pleadest a cannot.
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Lord, I confesse I was conceived in sinne, but now I cannot doe with all; I cannot doe otherwise though I would never so faine.
Lord, I confess I was conceived in sin, but now I cannot do with all; I cannot do otherwise though I would never so feign.
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I cannot but drinke now and then and be drunke, I cannot but rap out an Oath now and then in my haste, &c. I confesse I brought this cannot upon mee in the loynes of Adam ;
I cannot but drink now and then and be drunk, I cannot but rap out an Oath now and then in my haste, etc. I confess I brought this cannot upon me in the loins of Adam;
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but upon the supposall of that dost thou bid me give over my sinnes? J cannot; this is not to be humbled, but to fall to excuses.
but upon the supposal of that dost thou bid me give over my Sins? J cannot; this is not to be humbled, but to fallen to excuses.
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Its true, actuall corruption which naturally flowes from original requires that one and selfe same humiliation that originall does.
Its true, actual corruption which naturally flows from original requires that one and self same humiliation that original does.
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But otherwise thou must be humbled with a new humiliation for thine actuall transgressions, or else thou art not humbled but pleadst excuses.
But otherwise thou must be humbled with a new humiliation for thine actual transgressions, or Else thou art not humbled but pleadest excuses.
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David humbles himselfe for both, with one humiliation for the one, Psal. 51.5.David humbles himself for both, with one humiliation for the one, Psalm 51.5.
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whith another for the other, vers. 3. But as long as thou pleadst on this fashion, thou excusest thy selfe for thy actuall sinnes, and never art humbled.
vuhith Another for the other, vers. 3. But as long as thou pleadest on this fashion, thou excusest thy self for thy actual Sins, and never art humbled.
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Nay secondly, thou excusest thy selfe for thy originall sinne too. Lord, I would be without sinne, but J cannot, if I could I would;
Nay secondly, thou excusest thy self for thy original sin too. Lord, I would be without sin, but J cannot, if I could I would;
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belike then if it had beene thy case as it was Adams thou wouldst not have eaten of the forbidden fruit.
belike then if it had been thy case as it was Adams thou Wouldst not have eaten of the forbidden fruit.
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And therefore it was his fault and not thine, thou wouldst not have sinned if thou couldst have otherwise chused.
And Therefore it was his fault and not thine, thou Wouldst not have sinned if thou Couldst have otherwise chused.
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And therefore thou excusest thy selfe for that too;
And Therefore thou excusest thy self for that too;
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for thou sayst thou wouldst not have sinned if thou hadst beene as hee, he sinned when he might have otherwise chused;
for thou Sayest thou Wouldst not have sinned if thou Hadst been as he, he sinned when he might have otherwise chused;
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but thou wouldst not have done so. Thus thou excusest thy selfe for thine originall sinne too;
but thou Wouldst not have done so. Thus thou excusest thy self for thine original sin too;
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And therefore thou canst not be humbled as long as thou pleadst thus ;And Therefore thou Canst not be humbled as long as thou pleadest thus;
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the truth is thou didst willingly sinne as well as Adam• God made man upright, but they have sought out many inventions. Eccl. 7.29. hee speaketh of Adams being upight; God made Adam upright;
the truth is thou didst willingly sin as well as Adam• God made man upright, but they have sought out many Inventions. Ecclesiastes 7.29. he speaks of Adams being upight; God made Adam upright;
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hee does not say but man hath found out many inventions, as though it were his fault alone that was created upright.
he does not say but man hath found out many Inventions, as though it were his fault alone that was created upright.
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No, God made man upright but they, marke, hee casts the blame upon every man as well as Adam. But they have sought out many inventions.
No, God made man upright but they, mark, he Cast the blame upon every man as well as Adam. But they have sought out many Inventions.
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Thus we must be humbled for our originall corruption; but thou canst not be humbled as long as thou pleadst on this manner;
Thus we must be humbled for our original corruption; but thou Canst not be humbled as long as thou pleadest on this manner;
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no thou excusest thy selfe, and therefore thou wert never yet humbled.
no thou excusest thy self, and Therefore thou Wertenberg never yet humbled.
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Nay thirdly, thou excusest thy selfe for every sinne, thou makest all thy sinnes to be nothing but infirmi•es, as though Pauls case were thine; Nay Thirdly, thou excusest thy self for every sin, thou Makest all thy Sins to be nothing but infirmi•es, as though Paul's case were thine;
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the good which J would do, that do J not, and the evill which J would not do, that do I. the good which J would do, that do J not, and the evil which J would not do, that do I.
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I would be godlier then I am, but I cannot; and therefore thou makest all thy sinnes to be infirmities.
I would be godlier then I am, but I cannot; and Therefore thou Makest all thy Sins to be infirmities.
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What is a sinne of infirmity but a sinne the will protesteth against? thou sayest that thy will protesteth against every of thy sinnes, thou wouldst leave them, but thou canst not. What is a sin of infirmity but a sin the will protesteth against? thou Sayest that thy will protesteth against every of thy Sins, thou Wouldst leave them, but thou Canst not.
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See then how far thou art from sound humiliation;
See then how Far thou art from found humiliation;
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thy presumptuous sinnes are all nothing with thee, thy stubbornesse nothing, and thy wilfulnesse nothing, no all thy sinnes are infirmities.
thy presumptuous Sins Are all nothing with thee, thy Stubbornness nothing, and thy wilfulness nothing, no all thy Sins Are infirmities.
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Nay thou makest thy sinnes to be purely and only infirmities, invincible infirmities ; invincible infirmities are the most excusable of all.
Nay thou Makest thy Sins to be purely and only infirmities, invincible infirmities; invincible infirmities Are the most excusable of all.
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Now when thou sayest thou stickest at a Cannot, thou makest thy sinnes not onely infirmities, but also invincible infirmities;
Now when thou Sayest thou stickest At a Cannot, thou Makest thy Sins not only infirmities, but also invincible infirmities;
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such as thou canst not possibly avoide, thou wouldst faine avide them but thou canst not;
such as thou Canst not possibly avoid, thou Wouldst feign avid them but thou Canst not;
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and therefore if thou goest this way to work thou canst never be humbled. Nay fourthly, Thou commendest thy selfe more then God ;
and Therefore if thou goest this Way to work thou Canst never be humbled. Nay fourthly, Thou commendest thy self more then God;
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nay if ever God should inable thee and give thee power to be a new creature, thou makest thy selfe more beholding to thy selfe then to God.
nay if ever God should inable thee and give thee power to be a new creature, thou Makest thy self more beholding to thy self then to God.
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The will is more then the power; the will to believe and repent and convert, is more then the power;
The will is more then the power; the will to believe and Repent and convert, is more then the power;
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Actus secundus est nobilior actu primo. Actus secundus est nobilior Acts primo.
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To be able to believe and to bee able to repent and become a new Creature, these are but first acts. To be able to believe and to be able to Repent and become a new Creature, these Are but First acts.
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If God would helpe thee to these, thou sayst thou wouldst adde tother. Thou wouldst believe and thou wouldst convert, and thou wouldst be a new creature;
If God would help thee to these, thou Sayest thou Wouldst add tother. Thou Wouldst believe and thou Wouldst convert, and thou Wouldst be a new creature;
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if God would give thee the power, thou wouldst adde the act. And therefore thou commendest thy selfe more then God;
if God would give thee the power, thou Wouldst add the act. And Therefore thou commendest thy self more then God;
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for in morall powers which have a further reference unto act, the act is more noble then the power. for in moral Powers which have a further Referente unto act, the act is more noble then the power.
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The truth is, the will is better then the power of doing; and both is of God, and so the Apostle does shew it.
The truth is, the will is better then the power of doing; and both is of God, and so the Apostle does show it.
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Its Gods that worketh in you, speaking of the Saints; Its God that worketh in you both the will and the deed, Phil. 1.13. marke, the will and the deed.
Its God's that works in you, speaking of the Saints; Its God that works in you both the will and the deed, Philip 1.13. mark, the will and the deed.
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First the will and then power to bring it into deed; the will is the primary blessing of God.
First the will and then power to bring it into deed; the will is the primary blessing of God.
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And this is the reason why a child of Gods estate is now better under Christ,
And this is the reason why a child of God's estate is now better under christ,
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then it was before in innocency, for then hee had onely power if hee would; and now both the will and the deede. then it was before in innocency, for then he had only power if he would; and now both the will and the deed.
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I say this is the truth, the will is more then the power;
I say this is the truth, the will is more then the power;
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and therefore thou wert never humbled in thy life, that pleadst, O I would if I could ▪ thou makest thy selfe more beholding to self then to God, if God should ever convert thee;
and Therefore thou Wertenberg never humbled in thy life, that pleadest, Oh I would if I could ▪ thou Makest thy self more beholding to self then to God, if God should ever convert thee;
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and therefore thou art not yet capable of conversion; why? thou art not yet humbled, but standst at proud termes with the Lord.
and Therefore thou art not yet capable of conversion; why? thou art not yet humbled, but Standest At proud terms with the Lord.
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Nay fifthly, thou canst not so much as pray to God for a will, thou art so proud, that thou art conceited thou hast that already. Nay fifthly, thou Canst not so much as pray to God for a will, thou art so proud, that thou art conceited thou hast that already.
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I have as good a will to be good as any body else, but I cannot possibly do as I would;
I have as good a will to be good as any body Else, but I cannot possibly do as I would;
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So that all thy prayers to God are a mockery. The godly humble soule prayes as the ancient Church used to pray;
So that all thy Prayers to God Are a mockery. The godly humble soul prays as the ancient Church used to pray;
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Lord give mee a will to bee good which my will is set against. But thou canst not pray so, thou art a richer begger then so;Lord give me a will to be good which my will is Set against. But thou Canst not pray so, thou art a Richer beggar then so;
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for thou had a good will already thou thinkest. A man cannot pray for a thing the lack wherof hee is not sensible thereof;
for thou had a good will already thou Thinkest. A man cannot pray for a thing the lack whereof he is not sensible thereof;
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if any man lack wisedome, let him aske it of God, James 1.5. Hee cannot pray for a thing if hee do not thinke that hee lacks it;if any man lack Wisdom, let him ask it of God, James 1.5. He cannot pray for a thing if he do not think that he lacks it;
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Nor thou for a will, for thou dost not thinke that thou lackst it. Nay if God should convert thee thou canst not give him thanks for converting thee; for thy will needed none;
Nor thou for a will, for thou dost not think that thou Lackest it. Nay if God should convert thee thou Canst not give him thanks for converting thee; for thy will needed none;
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may be thou wilt pray for possibilities till thou hast them, and give him thanks for possibilities when thou hast them,
may be thou wilt pray for possibilities till thou hast them, and give him thanks for possibilities when thou hast them,
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but thou canst not pray for a will, for thou thinkest thou hast it; nor give him thankes for thy will, for that is thine owne.
but thou Canst not pray for a will, for thou Thinkest thou hast it; nor give him thanks for thy will, for that is thine own.
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So that thou art Devilishly proud ; never humbled since thou wert borne.
So that thou art Devilishly proud; never humbled since thou Wertenberg born.
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Nay thou art so proud that all thy Prayers are but mockeries, and thy giving of thankes is a mockery.
Nay thou art so proud that all thy Prayers Are but mockeries, and thy giving of thanks is a mockery.
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How canst thou look that God should convert thee, when as thy proud heart tells God before hand, thou wouldst not thanke him if hee should. How Canst thou look that God should convert thee, when as thy proud heart tells God before hand, thou Wouldst not thank him if he should.
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Nay sixthly, thou castest all the blame upon God ;
Nay sixthly, thou Chastest all the blame upon God;
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for its even just as if thou shouldst say, I cannot helpe it if God be not pleased to inable mee,
for its even just as if thou Shouldst say, I cannot help it if God be not pleased to inable me,
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how can I helpe it? my will is as good as anothers, such and such are so forward and so Heavenly, God gives them the power;
how can I help it? my will is as good as another's, such and such Are so forward and so Heavenly, God gives them the power;
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but my will God knowes is as good as theirs, I would faine do as well as the best, bus I Cannot;
but my will God knows is as good as theirs, I would feign do as well as the best, bus I Cannot;
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O if God would inable mee, I would. O beloved take deede of these conceits, for yee cast all the blame upon God ;
O if God would inable me, I would. O Beloved take deed of these conceits, for ye cast all the blame upon God;
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whereas the blame is in your selves, yee would not be inabled. I say yee cast all the blame upon God.
whereas the blame is in your selves, ye would not be enabled. I say ye cast all the blame upon God.
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First, because yee cast the blame upon nature, its my nature, and I cannot; I would, but its my nature and I cannot.
First, Because ye cast the blame upon nature, its my nature, and I cannot; I would, but its my nature and I cannot.
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Thou layest the blame upon thy nature, and therefore thou castest the blame upon God for not helping thee to a better nature;
Thou layest the blame upon thy nature, and Therefore thou Chastest the blame upon God for not helping thee to a better nature;
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it is God that justly determines mens natures. Ones nature is more cholerick, anothers more fearfull, anothers more lazy, anothers more lustfull.it is God that justly determines men's nature's. Ones nature is more choleric, another's more fearful, another's more lazy, another's more lustful.
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Dost thou lay the blame upon nature, my nature is more subject to choler, and wrath? Alas, thou layest blame upon God.
Dost thou lay the blame upon nature, my nature is more Subject to choler, and wrath? Alas, thou layest blame upon God.
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For its hee that disposeth of mens natures;
For its he that Disposeth of men's nature's;
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and therefore, thou takest part with those wretches that said, why hast thou made mee thus? Rom. 9.20.
and Therefore, thou Takest part with those wretches that said, why hast thou made me thus? Rom. 9.20.
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thou layest the blame upon God, I would not do thus, but onely tis my nature, and I cannot helpe it.
thou layest the blame upon God, I would not do thus, but only this my nature, and I cannot help it.
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No. And wilt thou lay the blame upon God? No ▪ no; this is thy nature and thou art contented with this nature.
No. And wilt thou lay the blame upon God? No ▪ no; this is thy nature and thou art contented with this nature.
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Secondly, Thou dost cast the blame upon temptations, it is my hard hap to fall upon temptations. Secondly, Thou dost cast the blame upon temptations, it is my hard hap to fallen upon temptations.
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I was tempted or I would not have done it;
I was tempted or I would not have done it;
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this is to cast the blame upon God too, for it is his providence to order temptations.
this is to cast the blame upon God too, for it is his providence to order temptations.
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Such and such temptations for one man, such and such for another, such now and such then.
Such and such temptations for one man, such and such for Another, such now and such then.
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Its the providence of God that disposeth which and which temptations every man shall have.
Its the providence of God that Disposeth which and which temptations every man shall have.
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One shall have temptations to Pride, another temptations to Wrath, another to Revenge, another to Coveteousnesse. Its true;
One shall have temptations to Pride, Another temptations to Wrath, Another to Revenge, Another to Covetousness. Its true;
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God tempteth no man, but hee orders the temptations of men. God tempts no man, but he order the temptations of men.
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Let no man say hee is tempted of God, James 1.13 for God tempteth no man. Let no man say he is tempted of God, James 1.13 for God tempts no man.
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No, every man is tempted to sinne by his owne lusts. Thus thou wouldst say if thou wert humbled;
No, every man is tempted to sin by his own Lustiest. Thus thou Wouldst say if thou Wertenberg humbled;
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but thou layest the blame upon God; it was long of temptations that I did it.
but thou layest the blame upon God; it was long of temptations that I did it.
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This is as if thou shouldst say 'twas long of God, that I did it, because 'twas Gods providence that suffered these temptations to bee layd for thee.
This is as if thou Shouldst say 'twas long of God, that I did it, Because 'twas God's providence that suffered these temptations to be laid for thee.
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Thirdly, because thou layest the blame upon the times, the times are very bad. I would not goe in this fashion, but onely that the times require it.
Thirdly, Because thou layest the blame upon the times, the times Are very bad. I would not go in this fashion, but only that the times require it.
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I would be more given to fasting and repeating the Word, &c. I would willingly be more forward then I am but the times are very bad;
I would be more given to fasting and repeating the Word, etc. I would willingly be more forward then I am but the times Are very bad;
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This is to lay the blame upon God too, for God setteth every mans time. This is to lay the blame upon God too, for God sets every men time.
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If I had beene in Christs time, or Pauls time, or Queene Elizabeths time, I would have done thus and thus.
If I had been in Christ time, or Paul's time, or Queen Elizabeths time, I would have done thus and thus.
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Thou layest the blame upon God, for God setteth every mans time;
Thou layest the blame upon God, for God sets every men time;
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When God from eternity made his common place-Booke of all the whole World, hee appointed such and such to live first, such next ▪ and such last;
When God from eternity made his Common place-Booke of all the Whole World, he appointed such and such to live First, such next ▪ and such last;
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Such and such to live here, and such there; Such at Rochford, and such at London ;
Such and such to live Here, and such there; Such At Rochford, and such At London;
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so sayes the Apostle, hee hath made of one bloud all Nations of men, to dwell on all the face of the Earth;
so Says the Apostle, he hath made of one blood all nations of men, to dwell on all the face of the Earth;
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and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitations, Acts 17.26. marke, hee hath appointed the times ▪ and the places.and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitations, Acts 17.26. mark, he hath appointed the times ▪ and the places.
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The times when they shall live, and the places where. God setteth mens times; and therefore thou which layest the blame upon the times, layest the blame upon God.
The times when they shall live, and the places where. God sets men's times; and Therefore thou which layest the blame upon the times, layest the blame upon God.
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Fourthly, because thou layest the blame upon this Commandement, if it were any Commandement but this, J would do it ; But this I cannot do;
Fourthly, Because thou layest the blame upon this Commandment, if it were any Commandment but this, J would do it; But this I cannot do;
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if it were any other injury but this, any disgrace but this, I could willingly put it up,
if it were any other injury but this, any disgrace but this, I could willingly put it up,
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but I cannot put up this; if it were any duty but this;
but I cannot put up this; if it were any duty but this;
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I would doe any thing but this, but to roote out all disorders out of my house alas I cannot doe this, I cannot live,
I would do any thing but this, but to root out all disorders out of my house alas I cannot do this, I cannot live,
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as good keepe no Inne at all, as not suffer men to call for what they would, I cannot doe this;
as good keep no Inn At all, as not suffer men to call for what they would, I cannot do this;
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this is to cast the blame upon God too, that he should make such a Commandment as this, he should have done well to have made another Law, and penned another Gospel, and then I would have kept it:this is to cast the blame upon God too, that he should make such a Commandment as this, he should have done well to have made Another Law, and penned Another Gospel, and then I would have kept it:
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thou layest the blame upon God for it is God that made all these commandments, these are the commandments of the Lord, Deut. 6.1. The Lord made all the commandments, and this too, and therefore if thou layest the blame upon this, thou layest the blame upon God.
thou layest the blame upon God for it is God that made all these Commandments, these Are the Commandments of the Lord, Deuteronomy 6.1. The Lord made all the Commandments, and this too, and Therefore if thou layest the blame upon this, thou layest the blame upon God.
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Fiftly, because thou layest the blame upon ill fortune and bad lucke, it was my ill fortune to marry a shrew, Fifty, Because thou layest the blame upon ill fortune and bad luck, it was my ill fortune to marry a shrew,
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and I cannot but fret and lie out of doores. Alas, marriages are made in heaven, and God had decreed them;
and I cannot but fret and lie out of doors. Alas, marriages Are made in heaven, and God had decreed them;
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thus thou layest the blame upon God, twas my ill fortune to miscarry, to light upon such a companion, to be so overtaken as I was, I would willingly have had it to have been otherwise,
thus thou layest the blame upon God, it my ill fortune to miscarry, to Light upon such a Companion, to be so overtaken as I was, I would willingly have had it to have been otherwise,
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but I had not the lucke of it, and it fell out very unluckily;
but I had not the luck of it, and it fell out very unluckily;
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thus thou committest two evils, thou playest the Atheist in speaking of fortune, like them in the Prophet that prepared a table for fortune as the word signifies, Esay. 65.11.
thus thou Committest two evils, thou playest the Atheist in speaking of fortune, like them in the Prophet that prepared a table for fortune as the word signifies, Isaiah. 65.11.
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I say thou committest two evils, one in calling it fortune, the other, thou layest the blame upon God,
I say thou Committest two evils, one in calling it fortune, the other, thou layest the blame upon God,
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for that which thou profoundly callest fortune and lucke, it's NONLATINALPHABET sayes Aristotle, the very Heathen is able to tell it is God, and the Scripture puts it for Gods providence ;
for that which thou profoundly Callest fortune and luck, it's Says Aristotle, the very Heathen is able to tell it is God, and the Scripture puts it for God's providence;
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and therefore when thou layest the blame upon ill fortune, thou layest the blame upon God,
and Therefore when thou layest the blame upon ill fortune, thou layest the blame upon God,
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so that hence yee may see, that thou canst never be humbled as long as thou pleadest on this wise before God.
so that hence ye may see, that thou Canst never be humbled as long as thou pleadest on this wise before God.
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I would very willingly, but I cannot:
I would very willingly, but I cannot:
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I say thou canst never be humbled, because this is to lay the blame upon God.
I say thou Canst never be humbled, Because this is to lay the blame upon God.
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Indeed a child of God, that of unwilling is made willing, he may plead a cannot before Christ without laying the blame upon God. Indeed a child of God, that of unwilling is made willing, he may plead a cannot before christ without laying the blame upon God.
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Lord, I can't humble my proud heart, nor crucifie this bewitching lust of mine, Lord I am not able to do it, I beseech thee to helpe me.
Lord, I can't humble my proud heart, nor crucify this bewitching lust of mine, Lord I am not able to do it, I beseech thee to help me.
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I say a child of God that is sincerely willing to do it, may plead a cannot before Christ;
I say a child of God that is sincerely willing to do it, may plead a cannot before christ;
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nay Christ his promise can nowhere be applied, but where the soule can truly plead a cannot.
nay christ his promise can nowhere be applied, but where the soul can truly plead a cannot.
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He giveth power to the faint, to him that hath no might I will increase strength, Isay. 40.29. when the soule lies tugging and pulling at his heart and cannot pull it up, striving and endeavouring and using all holy meanes and cannot, its even faint with pulling and tugging at that which it cannot.
He gives power to the faint, to him that hath no might I will increase strength, Saiah 40.29. when the soul lies tugging and pulling At his heart and cannot pull it up, striving and endeavouring and using all holy means and cannot, its even faint with pulling and tugging At that which it cannot.
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As ye know twil make any man faint to be tugging at a milstone, which he cannot pull up.
As you know 'twill make any man faint to be tugging At a millstone, which he cannot pull up.
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When the soul lies thus at a cannot, I will give power saies Christ, though it have no strength, I will inable it:
When the soul lies thus At a cannot, I will give power Says christ, though it have no strength, I will inable it:
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a child of God that is willing may pleade a cannot, without laying the blame upon God, but then he humbles his soule for all his former will nots, nay for his too too many will nots for the present. a child of God that is willing may plead a cannot, without laying the blame upon God, but then he humbles his soul for all his former will nots, nay for his too too many will nots for the present.
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But thou canst never be humbled while thou livest, if thou pleadst thus a cannot, because thou layest the blame upon God.
But thou Canst never be humbled while thou Livest, if thou pleadest thus a cannot, Because thou layest the blame upon God.
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Nay sixthly, thou canst not be humbled because thou dost not onely lay the blame upon God for thy sinnes, but thou findest fault with all gods proceedings ; Nay sixthly, thou Canst not be humbled Because thou dost not only lay the blame upon God for thy Sins, but thou Findest fault with all God's proceedings;
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it is as if thou shouldest say, why does he bid me repent, when he knowes I cannot? why does he yet complaine? Rom. 9.19.
it is as if thou Shouldst say, why does he bid me Repent, when he knows I cannot? why does he yet complain? Rom. 9.19.
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he knowes that I cannot, why does he wooe me to do that which I cannot? or promise me blessings if I doe,
he knows that I cannot, why does he woo me to do that which I cannot? or promise me blessings if I do,
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when he knowes that I cannot? why does he helpe me to more and more knowledge? he does but hurt me with knowledge,
when he knows that I cannot? why does he help me to more and more knowledge? he does but hurt me with knowledge,
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and make my sinnes to be worse, which I cannot forsake. My sinnes are now against knowledge, and Ministers tell me that is worse;
and make my Sins to be Worse, which I cannot forsake. My Sins Are now against knowledge, and Ministers tell me that is Worse;
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this is all that I get by your preaching; nay thou findest fault with all Gods corrections:
this is all that I get by your preaching; nay thou Findest fault with all God's corrections:
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why does he punish me for not doing of that which I cannot? thus thou art far from being humbled;
why does he Punish me for not doing of that which I cannot? thus thou art Far from being humbled;
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the truth is, thou mightest get a great deale by knowledge, by exhortations, and reproofes and corrections, but thou wilt not:
the truth is, thou Mightest get a great deal by knowledge, by exhortations, and reproofs and corrections, but thou wilt not:
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is it not easier to leave a sinne when thou knowest it, then when thou art ignorant of it? to be moved when thou art exhorted,
is it not Easier to leave a sin when thou Knowest it, then when thou art ignorant of it? to be moved when thou art exhorted,
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then when thou art not admonished at all? to forsake a sinfull course when once God hath imbittered it to thy flesh by corrections,
then when thou art not admonished At all? to forsake a sinful course when once God hath imbittered it to thy Flesh by corrections,
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then when it was sweet? is it not easier to give over drunkennesse, when thy excesse is bitter to thy stomacke,
then when it was sweet? is it not Easier to give over Drunkenness, when thy excess is bitter to thy stomach,
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then when it it was pleasant? so it is with every other sin, thou mighst get a great deale of God by every one of Gods dealings, but thou wilt not.
then when it it was pleasant? so it is with every other since, thou mighst get a great deal of God by every one of God's dealings, but thou wilt not.
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Why should you be stricken any more? yee will revolt more and more, Esay. 1.5. Ye will saies God, this is Gods language he finds fault with thy will, but thou findst fault with his will ;Why should you be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more, Isaiah. 1.5. the will Says God, this is God's language he finds fault with thy will, but thou Findest fault with his will;
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why does he smite me more and more, I cannot but revolt? I cannot doe as he would have mee;
why does he smite me more and more, I cannot but revolt? I cannot do as he would have me;
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may be thy lusts are more mannerly then to say thus;
may be thy Lustiest Are more mannerly then to say thus;
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but this secret grumbling is in thee, if thou sayest that thou stickest at a cannot,
but this secret grumbling is in thee, if thou Sayest that thou stickest At a cannot,
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and therefore thou canst not be humbled.
and Therefore thou Canst not be humbled.
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In the second place, if it be thus, the reason why thou dost not amend, is not because thou canst not, but because thou wilt not. In the second place, if it be thus, the reason why thou dost not amend, is not Because thou Canst not, but Because thou wilt not.
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See here then the deceit of thy heart. If God would give me grace, I would willingly doe any thing;
See Here then the deceit of thy heart. If God would give me grace, I would willingly do any thing;
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this is nothing but the deceitfulnesse of thy heart, which is deceitfull above all things. For thy heart does but here lye unto God ;
this is nothing but the deceitfulness of thy heart, which is deceitful above all things. For thy heart does but Here lie unto God;
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I would very faine, if God would inable me; thou lyest; God knowes it is not so:
I would very feign, if God would inable me; thou liest; God knows it is not so:
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like the willfull Jewes, they would be Gods people, they would stay themselves upon God;
like the wilful Jews, they would be God's people, they would stay themselves upon God;
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God tels them in effect they lyed, I knew thou wert obstinate, and thy neck is an iron sinew,
God tells them in Effect they lied, I knew thou Wertenberg obstinate, and thy neck is an iron sinew,
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and thy brow brasse, Isay. 48.4. wouldst thou beleive in me? no, no, I know thou art obstinate and wilt not ;and thy brow brass, Saiah 48.4. Wouldst thou believe in me? no, no, I know thou art obstinate and wilt not;
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so God knowes thou art obstinate.
so God knows thou art obstinate.
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I cannot see this is a sinne to say faith and troth, I cannot see tis a sinne not to pray daily in my family, not to repeate the sermon every Sabboth:
I cannot see this is a sin to say faith and troth, I cannot see this a sin not to pray daily in my family, not to repeat the sermon every Sabbath:
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If I could see it were a sinne I would mend it;
If I could see it were a sin I would mend it;
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no, no, thou lyest to God, thou art obstinate and thou wouldest not have it a sinne, and thou wilt not beleive it,
no, no, thou liest to God, thou art obstinate and thou Wouldst not have it a sin, and thou wilt not believe it,
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and if thou didst know it to be one, thou wouldest not reforme it. Secondly, hereby thou dodgest with God, and thou temptest the Lord.
and if thou didst know it to be one, thou Wouldst not reform it. Secondly, hereby thou dodgest with God, and thou temptest the Lord.
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If God would give me grace I would doe it; this is nothing but dallying and trifling with the Lord;
If God would give me grace I would do it; this is nothing but dallying and trifling with the Lord;
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for why dost thou not set about it and try every day what thou canst doe? If God would but quicken me and perswade me,
for why dost thou not Set about it and try every day what thou Canst do? If God would but quicken me and persuade me,
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and compell me, and inable me, I would doe it.
and compel me, and inable me, I would do it.
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Alas thou dodgest with God as the people in the Gospel, if he will come downe from the crosse we will beleive in him, Mat. 27.42. they had no will to beleive in him, this was nothing but dodging:
Alas thou dodgest with God as the people in the Gospel, if he will come down from the cross we will believe in him, Mathew 27.42. they had no will to believe in him, this was nothing but dodging:
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Christ had done enough for them to make them believe, if they had any such will, christ had done enough for them to make them believe, if they had any such will,
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and this was nothing but a pretence of their deceitfull heart.
and this was nothing but a pretence of their deceitful heart.
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Thirdly, hereby thou shufflest of the word, when thou hast heard it, God give me grace to do so as he hath taught me this day,
Thirdly, hereby thou shufflest of the word, when thou hast herd it, God give me grace to do so as he hath taught me this day,
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alas I cannot my selfe, God give me grace, and so shufflest it off, and think'st no more of it:
alas I cannot my self, God give me grace, and so shufflest it off, and Thinkest not more of it:
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like (those you call) godfathers in some places, as soon as ever they are charged at the Font to looke to the child,
like (those you call) Godfathers in Some places, as soon as ever they Are charged At the Font to look to the child,
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and see him brought up in religion, they presently goe and put off the charge on the Father, I pray you take the charge upon you:
and see him brought up in Religion, they presently go and put off the charge on the Father, I pray you take the charge upon you:
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so thou layest the charge at Gods doore, when God gives thee any duty in charge, thou layest it at his doore,
so thou layest the charge At God's door, when God gives thee any duty in charge, thou layest it At his door,
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as though it stucke there, and there thou lettest it lie, not s••ing about it to doe it;
as though it stuck there, and there thou Lettest it lie, not s••ing about it to do it;
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God give me grace, repentance is his gift, and if he doe not give it, I cannot repent, I would but I cannot,
God give me grace, Repentance is his gift, and if he do not give it, I cannot Repent, I would but I cannot,
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if he do not give it:
if he do not give it:
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the speech is very good and becomes a godly soule that makes conscience of the meanes to say it,
the speech is very good and becomes a godly soul that makes conscience of the means to say it,
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but this is thy shuffling to lay it at Gods doore, as though it stuck there;
but this is thy shuffling to lay it At God's door, as though it stuck there;
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God tels thee plainly it does not sticke at him, he would have all to come unto repentance, 2. Pet. 3.9. but thou wilt not come, and this is the deceit of thy heart to shuffle it from thee.
God tells thee plainly it does not stick At him, he would have all to come unto Repentance, 2. Pet. 3.9. but thou wilt not come, and this is the deceit of thy heart to shuffle it from thee.
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In the third place, is it so, that the reason why thou dost not amend, is not because thou canst not,
In the third place, is it so, that the reason why thou dost not amend, is not Because thou Canst not,
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but onely because thou wilt not? Oh then my Brethren learn to be humbled. This point calls for great humiliation.
but only Because thou wilt not? O then my Brothers Learn to be humbled. This point calls for great humiliation.
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First, here lies especially the pride of the heart, not in mens cannots, but their will nots ;
First, Here lies especially the pride of the heart, not in men's cannots, but their will nots;
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when a soule does whatsoever it can, reformes as much as it can, uses as many meanes as it can,
when a soul does whatsoever it can, reforms as much as it can, uses as many means as it can,
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and as often as it can, this is not a proud heart :
and as often as it can, this is not a proud heart:
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but a proud heart is that especially which stickest at •• will not. If ye will not heare, my soule shall weepe in secret places for your pride, Jer. 13.17.
but a proud heart is that especially which stickest At •• will not. If you will not hear, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride, Jer. 13.17.
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marke, for your pride, if you will not, he does not say if you cannot, my soule shall weepe for your pride,
mark, for your pride, if you will not, he does not say if you cannot, my soul shall weep for your pride,
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if ye stick at a cannot, but if yee stick at a will not;
if you stick At a cannot, but if ye stick At a will not;
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do not thinke this point does lift up mens wills, no, this point does as much beat at the humbling of the will, as any point under heaven;do not think this point does lift up men's wills, no, this point does as much beatrice At the humbling of the will, as any point under heaven;
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for here lies all the pride of the will, and therefore here yee must be humbled.
for Here lies all the pride of the will, and Therefore Here ye must be humbled.
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Secondly, here lies especially the hardning of the heart :
Secondly, Here lies especially the hardening of the heart:
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when a man stickes at a cannot, he does not more and more harden his heart,
when a man sticks At a cannot, he does not more and more harden his heart,
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but onely stickes at the same hardnesse he had.
but only sticks At the same hardness he had.
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Beloved, thou dost then harden thy heart when thou wilt not obey, and therefore here's most need of thy humbling, to be humbled for thy will nots ;
beloved, thou dost then harden thy heart when thou wilt not obey, and Therefore here's most need of thy humbling, to be humbled for thy will nots;
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its said of Pharaoh he hardned his heart, Exod. 9.34. what followes? He would not let the children of Israel goe:
its said of Pharaoh he hardened his heart, Exod 9.34. what follows? He would not let the children of Israel go:
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thy will nots these are they that harden thy heart;
thy will nots these Are they that harden thy heart;
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doest thou complaine of the hardnesse of thy heart? O goe and humble thy soule for thy will nots, these are the hardners of thy heart,
dost thou complain of the hardness of thy heart? O go and humble thy soul for thy will nots, these Are the hardners of thy heart,
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nay let me tell thee, thou hast no hardnesse of heart, no more then an infant or a babe,
nay let me tell thee, thou hast no hardness of heart, no more then an infant or a babe,
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but onely that which thy will nots have made thee, and therefore thou hast great reason to be humbled for thy will nots.
but only that which thy will nots have made thee, and Therefore thou hast great reason to be humbled for thy will nots.
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Thirdly, here lies especially the stubbornnesse of the heart ;
Thirdly, Here lies especially the stubbornness of the heart;
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when a child that is commanded by his Parent to obey stickes at a cannot, he obeyes as farre as he can,
when a child that is commanded by his Parent to obey sticks At a cannot, he obeys as Far as he can,
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but onely he sticks at a cannot, he is not stubborne; stubbornnesse is when one stickes at a will not ;
but only he sticks At a cannot, he is not stubborn; stubbornness is when one sticks At a will not;
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if a man have a stubborne sonne which will not obey the voice of his Father, Deut. 21.18. so here lies especially the stubbornenesse of thy heart, and therefore here's most humiliation required.
if a man have a stubborn son which will not obey the voice of his Father, Deuteronomy 21.18. so Here lies especially the stubbornenesse of thy heart, and Therefore here's most humiliation required.
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Fourthly, here lies the greatest despisings of the Commandments of God ; authority is never so much despised as when men will not submit to it:
Fourthly, Here lies the greatest despisings of the commandments of God; Authority is never so much despised as when men will not submit to it:
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a father's despised when a sonne will not heare him; and a master's despised when his servant will not do as he bids him;
a Father's despised when a son will not hear him; and a Masters despised when his servant will not do as he bids him;
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nay a commandment cannot be despised but by wil nots, it may be omitted, and not obeyed by cannots, but it cannot be despised but by will nots;
nay a Commandment cannot be despised but by will nots, it may be omitted, and not obeyed by cannots, but it cannot be despised but by will nots;
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if yee shall despise my statutes, so that ye will not do all my commandments, &c. Levit. 26.15. O what infinite reason hast thou to be humbled, that despisest the Lord? He cannot endure that men should despise him;
if ye shall despise my statutes, so that you will not do all my Commandments, etc. Levit. 26.15. O what infinite reason hast thou to be humbled, that Despisest the Lord? He cannot endure that men should despise him;
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he can put up any other wrong rather then this, that men should despise him: but to be sleighted and despised he will not, cannot endure it.
he can put up any other wrong rather then this, that men should despise him: but to be sleighted and despised he will not, cannot endure it.
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For three transgressions of Judah, and for foure I will not turne away the punishment thereof,For three transgressions of Judah, and for foure I will not turn away the punishment thereof,
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because they have despised the law of the Lord, Amos. 2 4. he will not turne away the punishment of this sinne, when men do despise him;
Because they have despised the law of the Lord, Amos. 2 4. he will not turn away the punishment of this sin, when men do despise him;
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what infinite need then hast thou to be humbled under thy will not, thou despisest the commandment.
what infinite need then hast thou to be humbled under thy will not, thou Despisest the Commandment.
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Heres a word to you that are godly ;
Heres a word to you that Are godly;
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O what mercy hath the Lord shewed to you, and how ought you to be thankfull! Oh what mercy hath the Lord showed to you, and how ought you to be thankful!
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never was there such mercy as this, to shew mercy to the wilfull :
never was there such mercy as this, to show mercy to the wilful:
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O woefull soule, be his misery never so great, hee's not the fit object of mercy;
Oh woeful soul, be his misery never so great, he's not the fit Object of mercy;
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for though misery be mercies object, Note yet joyn'd with wilfullnes it's not to be pittied:
for though misery be Mercies Object, Note yet joined with wilfulness it's not to be pitied:
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you have been as wilfull as any, all cut out of the same rocke;
you have been as wilful as any, all Cut out of the same rock;
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the Lord hath not onely helpt you to mercy and grace, but also to a will to take it. When Lot was unwilling to goe out of Sodome, the Lord tooke him by the arme, and carried him perforce;
the Lord hath not only helped you to mercy and grace, but also to a will to take it. When Lot was unwilling to go out of Sodom, the Lord took him by the arm, and carried him perforce;
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now now see how the Text expresses it:
now now see how the Text Expresses it:
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the Angels tooke hold of his hand, the Lord being mercifull unto him ▪ and they brought him forth, Gen. 19 16. As if he should say, would you faine stay? you shall not;
the Angels took hold of his hand, the Lord being merciful unto him ▪ and they brought him forth, Gen. 19 16. As if he should say, would you feign stay? you shall not;
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would you stand lingring to be consumed with fire and brimstone? you shall not: the Lord was mercifull to him whether he would or no.
would you stand lingering to be consumed with fire and brimstone? you shall not: the Lord was merciful to him whither he would or no.
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So you had no mercy on your selves, but the Lord had;
So you had no mercy on your selves, but the Lord had;
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yee were wilfull against mercie, and the Lord fastned mercy on you, whether you would or no;
ye were wilful against mercy, and the Lord fastened mercy on you, whither you would or no;
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he commanded his loving kindnesse, Psalm. 42.8. goe mercy and seize on them, goe loving kindnesse, and make them take yee ;
he commanded his loving kindness, Psalm. 42.8. go mercy and seize on them, go loving kindness, and make them take ye;
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not as though God converted you against your wills: for when he converted you, your unwillingnesse was taken away;
not as though God converted you against your wills: for when he converted you, your unwillingness was taken away;
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but he made you of unwilling, willing. Oh the infinite mercy of God, and the infinite cause you have to be thankefull.
but he made you of unwilling, willing. O the infinite mercy of God, and the infinite cause you have to be thankful.
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In the fifth place, to you that stand out in your wilfullnesse still; In the fifth place, to you that stand out in your wilfulness still;
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is it so that yee sticke at a will not? then be exhorted to be much in abasing your selves before the Lord:
is it so that ye stick At a will not? then be exhorted to be much in abasing your selves before the Lord:
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your stoutnesse is intolerable, that you dare set up the briars and thornes against God in battle ;
your stoutness is intolerable, that you Dare Set up the briers and thorns against God in battle;
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down with them and be wise:
down with them and be wise:
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you harden your own hearts, and disable your selves more and more for repenting of it;
you harden your own hearts, and disable your selves more and more for repenting of it;
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ye despise the Lords name, by the stubbornenesse of your froward will, you can never be saved except your wils stoop:
you despise the lords name, by the stubbornenesse of your froward will, you can never be saved except your wills stoop:
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before Christ will meddle with a soule, hee'l first aske, art thou willing? as he ask'd the blind man, what wilt thou that I doe unto thee? Lord saies he that I may receive my sight, Luk. 18.41.
before christ will meddle with a soul, he'll First ask, art thou willing? as he asked the blind man, what wilt thou that I do unto thee? Lord Says he that I may receive my sighed, Luk. 18.41.
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So the first question he puts to thee is, what wilt thou? Lord that I may be humble, converted, purged:
So the First question he puts to thee is, what wilt thou? Lord that I may be humble, converted, purged:
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if thou beest willfull, though he never take thee in hand, but leave thee to thy selfe, he will be justified in thine eternall confusion.
if thou Best wilful, though he never take thee in hand, but leave thee to thy self, he will be justified in thine Eternal confusion.
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First, Is it not enough that thou hast willingly fallen in Adam, but thou must willingly stand out againe? God now calls thee to meanes of grace, thou hast stood out once all ready,
First, Is it not enough that thou hast willingly fallen in Adam, but thou must willingly stand out again? God now calls thee to means of grace, thou hast stood out once all ready,
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and wilt thou be wilfull to stand out againe? as Israel, though in a mistake, said to their brethren, is the iniquity of Peor too little for us, from the which we are not cleansed to this day? but that yee must turne away this day too? Iosh. 22.17.
and wilt thou be wilful to stand out again? as Israel, though in a mistake, said to their brothers, is the iniquity of Peor too little for us, from the which we Are not cleansed to this day? but that ye must turn away this day too? Joshua 22.17.
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So may I say, is your willing apostacy in Adam too little for you, from the which yee are not cleansed to this day? but yee must willingly stand out against Christ too?
So may I say, is your willing apostasy in Adam too little for you, from the which ye Are not cleansed to this day? but ye must willingly stand out against christ too?
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Secondly, consider the very Saints of God that have not halfe so many wil nots as you, that sticke more truly at a cannot ;
Secondly, Consider the very Saints of God that have not half so many will nots as you, that stick more truly At a cannot;
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I would doe the good but I cannot. I say the very Saints of God they labour to humble themselves every day:
I would do the good but I cannot. I say the very Saints of God they labour to humble themselves every day:
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O wretched man that I am saies Paul, Rom. 7.24. does Paul cry out, Oh wretched man that I am? he was a Saint of God, and heire of heaven, and sure of blisse ;Oh wretched man that I am Says Paul, Rom. 7.24. does Paul cry out, O wretched man that I am? he was a Saint of God, and heir of heaven, and sure of bliss;
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does he cry out of himselfe, that he was wretched? oh what infinite need then hast thou to be humbled!
does he cry out of himself, that he was wretched? o what infinite need then hast thou to be humbled!
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Thou art yet a child of hell, an heire of damnation, wilfull in thy sinnes to this houre, Oh wretched man that • am !
Thou art yet a child of hell, an heir of damnation, wilful in thy Sins to this hour, O wretched man that • am!
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Thirdly, consider the more shamfull ones sinne is, the more reason to be humbled ; thy sinne is most shamefull;
Thirdly, Consider the more shameful ones sin is, the more reason to be humbled; thy sin is most shameful;
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for thou corruptest thy selfe, they have corrupted themselves, Deut. 32.5. so thou corruptest thy selfe, thy will corrupteth it selfe.
for thou corruptest thy self, they have corrupted themselves, Deuteronomy 32.5. so thou corruptest thy self, thy will corrupteth it self.
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Nay fourthly, consider ther's no greater shame then to make away ones selfe ; thou destroyest thy selfe;
Nay fourthly, Consider ther's no greater shame then to make away ones self; thou destroyest thy self;
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Oh Israel thou hast destroy'd thy selfe. O Israel thou hast destroyed thy self.
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More credit to be stab'd by the high way, nay more credit to be hanged on a Patibulum as a Malafactor, then to murder ones selfe. Put him into a hole, drive a stake through his body, set a Monument of shame on him. (I do not know whether it be so among you,
More credit to be stabbed by the high Way, nay more credit to be hanged on a Patibulum as a Malafactor, then to murder ones self. Put him into a hold, drive a stake through his body, Set a Monument of shame on him. (I do not know whither it be so among you,
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but) it is so in some places, when a man murders himselfe.
but) it is so in Some places, when a man murders himself.
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So thou dost murder thy selfe, nay more thy best selfe; thou makest away thy soule. So thou dost murder thy self, nay more thy best self; thou Makest away thy soul.
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Be vext then with thy wicked will, what a madde man am I? I will have this lust,
Be vexed then with thy wicked will, what a mad man am I? I will have this lust,
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and I will have that passion, like the people, wee will have a King over us ;
and I will have that passion, like the people, we will have a King over us;
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no sayes Samuel, the Lord your God, is your King ; no Says Samuel, the Lord your God, is your King;
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nay but wee will have a King. So thou art wilfull, and thou wilt do thus;
nay but we will have a King. So thou art wilful, and thou wilt do thus;
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Oh do not do it, the Lord hath forbidden thee? Nay but I will do it.
O do not do it, the Lord hath forbidden thee? Nay but I will do it.
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Thus thou art wilfull, and thou wilt to Hell; vex thine owne heart with this.
Thus thou art wilful, and thou wilt to Hell; vex thine own heart with this.
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When a wilfull Malefactor, comes afterwards to know that if hee had not beene wilfull the judge would have saved him, Oh how will it vex him !
When a wilful Malefactor, comes afterwards to know that if he had not been wilful the judge would have saved him, O how will it vex him!
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hee could even rend his owne haire and teare his owne flesh, what a madde •an was I!
he could even rend his own hair and tear his own Flesh, what a mad •an was I!
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I forsooke mine owne Clerg• so thou forsakest thine owne Clergy, •••e owne mercy; they that observe lying vanities forsake their owne mercy, Jonah 2.8. vexe thine owne heart with it, say I have forsaken mine owne mercy.
I forsook mine own Clerg• so thou forsakest thine own Clergy, •••e own mercy; they that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy, Jonah 2.8. vex thine own heart with it, say I have forsaken mine own mercy.
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Fifthly, consider if you would but vex your owne soules with this serious consideration, it would make you kick your lust under foote, and cry out upon them, out upon you, get yee hence,
Fifthly, Consider if you would but vex your own Souls with this serious consideration, it would make you kick your lust under foot, and cry out upon them, out upon you, get ye hence,
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as they cryed out upon their Idols, Esay 30.22. get yee hence, yet yee hence; here is no entertainment for you from henceforth.
as they cried out upon their Idols, Isaiah 30.22. get ye hence, yet ye hence; Here is no entertainment for you from henceforth.
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I forsake mine owne mercy as long as I keepe you.
I forsake mine own mercy as long as I keep you.
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Having shewed you that except your beliefe of this point be rooted in your hearts, yee can never be humbled;
Having showed you that except your belief of this point be rooted in your hearts, ye can never be humbled;
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FIrst, because hereby you excuse your selves from all your transgressions besides originall. Nay secondly, yee excuse your selves for your originall sin too.
First, Because hereby you excuse your selves from all your transgressions beside original. Nay secondly, ye excuse your selves for your original since too.
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Nay thirdly, you make all your sinnes to be nothing but infirmities, invincible infirmities. Nay fourthly, you commend your selves more then God.
Nay Thirdly, you make all your Sins to be nothing but infirmities, invincible infirmities. Nay fourthly, you commend your selves more then God.
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Nay fifthly, you block up the way to the throne of grace. Nay sixthly, you cast all the blame upon God.
Nay fifthly, you block up the Way to the throne of grace. Nay sixthly, you cast all the blame upon God.
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First, because you lay the blame upon nature. Secondly, because you cast the blame on temptations.
First, Because you lay the blame upon nature. Secondly, Because you cast the blame on temptations.
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Thirdly, because you lay the blame on the times. Fourthly, because you lay the blame upon the Commandement.
Thirdly, Because you lay the blame on the times. Fourthly, Because you lay the blame upon the Commandment.
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Nay seventhly, you finde fault with all the dealings of God. Oh take heed then of these base pleas and pretences; for
Nay seventhly, you find fault with all the dealings of God. O take heed then of these base pleasant and pretences; for
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That I may interpose foure or five particulars unnamed.
That I may interpose foure or five particulars unnamed.
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First, this same pleading is the cause why you are lazy and idle in the use of the meanes;
First, this same pleading is the cause why you Are lazy and idle in the use of the means;
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namely because yee suffer your hearts to plead, Oh wee cannot do thus. We cannot beat downe this evill;
namely Because ye suffer your hearts to plead, O we cannot do thus. We cannot beatrice down this evil;
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why did the unjust Steward refuse honest labour to worke for his living. J cannot digge sayes hee, Luke 16.3. therefore hee refused to labour;
why did the unjust Steward refuse honest labour to work for his living. J cannot dig Says he, Lycia 16.3. Therefore he refused to labour;
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so this is the cause why yee pray no more, and reforme no more, &c. Yee set your hearts thus to pleade, I cannot do it;
so this is the cause why ye pray no more, and reform no more, etc. Ye Set your hearts thus to plead, I cannot do it;
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This is the reason why yee are backward to labour;
This is the reason why ye Are backward to labour;
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how know yee what may be done if yee would buckle to labour? but alas, J cannot do it say you;
how know ye what may be done if ye would buckle to labour? but alas, J cannot do it say you;
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and therefore yee are dead and dull and sluggish to every good Ordinance. Shake off these lazy hearted pleas, otherwise yee'l never buckle to labour.
and Therefore ye Are dead and dull and sluggish to every good Ordinance. Shake off these lazy hearted pleasant, otherwise yee'l never buckle to labour.
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Secondly, this same pleading brings up an ill report upon piety and godlinesse ; generally men thinke religion is so ircksome, and holinesse is impossible.
Secondly, this same pleading brings up an ill report upon piety and godliness; generally men think Religion is so irksome, and holiness is impossible.
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Wee cannot be Saints, and wee are not able to be so holy; these pleas bring an evill report on Religion.
we cannot be Saints, and we Are not able to be so holy; these pleasant bring an evil report on Religion.
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Like the spies that brought an evill report upon Canaan. Num. 13.23. What sayes the Text in the verse going before? we be not able to get it, say they, verse 31. this made the rest of the people thinke hardly of their going into Canaan ;
Like the spies that brought an evil report upon Canaan. Num. 13.23. What Says the Text in the verse going before? we be not able to get it, say they, verse 31. this made the rest of the people think hardly of their going into Canaan;
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they generally thought it was to very little end. Oh they were not able to winne it;
they generally Thought it was to very little end. O they were not able to win it;
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so yee bring an evill report upon the Heavenly Canaan, the flesh is too strong, the divell too strong, temptations too strong,
so ye bring an evil report upon the Heavenly Canaan, the Flesh is too strong, the Devil too strong, temptations too strong,
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and its impossible to grapple with them all, wee are not able to get mastery. I say this brings up an evill report on Religion, yee discourage one another.
and its impossible to grapple with them all, we Are not able to get mastery. I say this brings up an evil report on Religion, ye discourage one Another.
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I cannot get quickning, and I cannot deny my selfe.
I cannot get quickening, and I cannot deny my self.
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Yee bring up an evill report upon these duties, and yee are guilty of the evill report that goes up and down.
Ye bring up an evil report upon these duties, and ye Are guilty of the evil report that Goes up and down.
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Thirdly, this same pleading is a murmuring against God. q. d.
Thirdly, this same pleading is a murmuring against God. q. worser.
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why d•es God give mee such Commandements, that I cannot observe? Why does he charge mee to root out a lust that I cannot root out? this is to murmur against God.why d•es God give me such commandments, that I cannot observe? Why does he charge me to root out a lust that I cannot root out? this is to murmur against God.
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Like those murmuring Disciples in the Gospell, when they were told they must feed upon Christ,
Like those murmuring Disciples in the Gospel, when they were told they must feed upon christ,
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and as the body feeds upon meate, so your soules must feede upon Christ ;
and as the body feeds upon meat, so your Souls must feed upon christ;
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this is a hard saying, who can heare it say they? Christ construed this speech to be murmuring, Joh. 6.60.61. Wee cannot do this, and this is so hard we are not able to do it.
this is a hard saying, who can hear it say they? christ construed this speech to be murmuring, John 6.60.61. we cannot do this, and this is so hard we Are not able to do it.
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The Text sayes it was murmuring, when Jesus knew in himselfe that his Disciples murmured at it ;
The Text Says it was murmuring, when jesus knew in himself that his Disciples murmured At it;
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that pleading of a cannot was a murmuring. So when thou grumblest on this manner I cannot walk thus, I cannot believe thus, &c. this is to murmur against God,
that pleading of a cannot was a murmuring. So when thou grumblest on this manner I cannot walk thus, I cannot believe thus, etc. this is to murmur against God,
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nay this will bring thee to Apostacy at last, if thou suffer thy heart to plead thus.
nay this will bring thee to Apostasy At last, if thou suffer thy heart to plead thus.
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May be now thou art a forward professor, yet beest thou never so forward, and favourest any lust,
May be now thou art a forward professor, yet Best thou never so forward, and favourest any lust,
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and I cannot give it over, I cannot root it out, &c. I say this will breake thy neck at the last,
and I cannot give it over, I cannot root it out, etc. I say this will break thy neck At the last,
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if thou dost not looke to it.
if thou dost not look to it.
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So it was with those forenamed Disciples, they were very forward Professors, for they were the Disciples of Christ sayes the Text;
So it was with those forenamed Disciples, they were very forward Professors, for they were the Disciples of christ Says the Text;
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yet those Disciples, they went away back and walked no more with Christ, vers. 66. their pleading of their cannots, drove them to Apostacy; they went away back.
yet those Disciples, they went away back and walked no more with christ, vers. 66. their pleading of their cannots, drove them to Apostasy; they went away back.
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So thou wilt goe away back, and fall into Apostacy if thou suffer thy heart to stand pleading of cannots in this manner.
So thou wilt go away back, and fallen into Apostasy if thou suffer thy heart to stand pleading of cannots in this manner.
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Fourthly, this is the sawsiest excuse of all excuses, many sinners excuse their own selves, but there is more mannerlinesse in all their excuses ;
Fourthly, this is the sawsiest excuse of all excuses, many Sinners excuse their own selves, but there is more mannerliness in all their excuses;
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I pray thee have mee excused sayes one. I have bought five yoake of Oxen, and I pray thee have mee excused ;
I pray thee have me excused sayes one. I have bought five yoke of Oxen, and I pray thee have me excused;
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sayes the other, I have bought a purchase, I pray thee have mee excused.
Says the other, I have bought a purchase, I pray thee have me excused.
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These though wretched excusers and turned out from all mercy, yet they were somewhat more mannerly ;
These though wretched excusers and turned out from all mercy, yet they were somewhat more mannerly;
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but I cannot come, sayest thou; I have married a Wife, and J cannot come, Luke 14.20.
but I cannot come, Sayest thou; I have married a Wife, and J cannot come, Lycia 14.20.
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this is a most sawcy excuse, thou tellest Christ in plaine termes, I cannot come, q.d. yee may even save your labour to invite,
this is a most saucy excuse, thou Tellest christ in plain terms, I cannot come, Q.d ye may even save your labour to invite,
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for this is the short and long, as we say, I cannot come. This I put in only by the by.
for this is the short and long, as we say, I cannot come. This I put in only by the by.
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I shewed you some of the deceits of the heart in pleading these cannots. First, How it lies unto God.
I showed you Some of the Deceits of the heart in pleading these cannots. First, How it lies unto God.
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Secondly, how it dallies with God. Thirdly, how hereby it puts off the word.
Secondly, how it dallies with God. Thirdly, how hereby it puts off the word.
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And then I shewed you the strong reason we have to be humbled under these will-nots.
And then I showed you the strong reason we have to be humbled under these will-nots.
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First, because heere cheifly lies the pride of the heart, not in mens Cannots, but in their will-nots, Jer. 13.17.
First, Because Here chiefly lies the pride of the heart, not in men's Cannots, but in their will-nots, Jer. 13.17.
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Secondly, here lies cheifly the hardning of the heart, Ex. 9.34.35. Thirdly, here lies cheifly the stubbornenesse of the heart, Deut. 21.18.
Secondly, Here lies chiefly the hardening of the heart, Ex. 9.34.35. Thirdly, Here lies chiefly the stubbornenesse of the heart, Deuteronomy 21.18.
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Fourthly, here lies chiefly the greatest despising of the Commandements of God, Levit 26.15.
Fourthly, Here lies chiefly the greatest despising of the commandments of God, Levit 26.15.
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Fifthly, now to go on, here lies the reason why Divines say that the conversion of a sinner is a harder worke then the Creation of Heaven and Earth ; for thus they do reason.
Fifthly, now to go on, Here lies the reason why Divines say that the conversion of a sinner is a harder work then the Creation of Heaven and Earth; for thus they do reason.
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When God created Heaven and Earth, hee had nothing to resist him;
When God created Heaven and Earth, he had nothing to resist him;
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as hee had nothing to helpe him, (he made all of nothing) so he had nothing to resist him.
as he had nothing to help him, (he made all of nothing) so he had nothing to resist him.
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There was but one difficulty in the creation of Heaven and Earth ; but in the conversion of a sinner there be two difficulties.
There was but one difficulty in the creation of Heaven and Earth; but in the conversion of a sinner there be two difficulties.
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First, here is the same difficulty that was in creation, for God makes a Convert of nothing ;
First, Here is the same difficulty that was in creation, for God makes a Convert of nothing;
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he had nothing to helpe him, not one thought, not one desire, not one good inclination,
he had nothing to help him, not one Thought, not one desire, not one good inclination,
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and therefore the Scripture calles it a new creation ; whosoever is in Christ is a new creature, 2 Cor 5.17. that is, is created anew.
and Therefore the Scripture calls it a new creation; whosoever is in christ is a new creature, 2 Cor 5.17. that is, is created anew.
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And therefore, there was nothing praeixistent, no not one thought, all the thoughts of men are onely evill, and that continually.
And Therefore, there was nothing praeixistent, no not one Thought, all the thoughts of men Are only evil, and that continually.
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So there is the same difficulty, that was in the Creation of Heaven and Earth; and then
So there is the same difficulty, that was in the Creation of Heaven and Earth; and then
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Secondly, there is another difficulty more then there was in the Creation;
Secondly, there is Another difficulty more then there was in the Creation;
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for as there was nothing praexistent to helpe, so there was nothing to resist. But here is something to resist, the will it resisteth ;
for as there was nothing praexistent to help, so there was nothing to resist. But Here is something to resist, the will it Resisteth;
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now the Cannot does not resist. No, the bestowing of the new powers is no more then another Creation.
now the Cannot does not resist. No, the bestowing of the new Powers is no more then Another Creation.
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But the changing of the will is more then another Creation; for the will it resisteth, yea and it sets all the soule a resisting. But the changing of the will is more then Another Creation; for the will it Resisteth, yea and it sets all the soul a resisting.
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Carnall reason resisteth, carnall desires they resist, all the soule it resisteth; and the greatest resistance of all is the resistance of the will ;
Carnal reason Resisteth, carnal Desires they resist, all the soul it Resisteth; and the greatest resistance of all is the resistance of the will;
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for the will is the utmost strength of the soule.
for the will is the utmost strength of the soul.
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And therefore here lies the infinite difficulty of the conversion of a sinner, namely in the turning of the will;
And Therefore Here lies the infinite difficulty of the conversion of a sinner, namely in the turning of the will;
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it requireth more power, then was required to the creation of Heaven and Earth.
it requires more power, then was required to the creation of Heaven and Earth.
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God puts himselfe forth more when hee converteth a sinner, then when hee created a World;
God puts himself forth more when he Converts a sinner, then when he created a World;
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and therefore the Scripture calles the day of conversion of mens wills, the day of his power.
and Therefore the Scripture calls the day of conversion of men's wills, the day of his power.
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Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, Psal. 110 3. In the day of thy power; marke;
Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, Psalm 110 3. In the day of thy power; mark;
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its called a day of Gods power, when hee converteth a people to be willing. Why? because the will did resist him;
its called a day of God's power, when he Converts a people to be willing. Why? Because the will did resist him;
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nay God had his owne selfe to resist him, anger steps in his way to resist him. nay God had his own self to resist him, anger steps in his Way to resist him.
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Convert him not Lord, his wilfulnesse hath anger'd thee; Justice stept in to resist him, save him not Lord, his sinnes have dishonoured thee.
Convert him not Lord, his wilfulness hath angered thee; justice stepped in to resist him, save him not Lord, his Sins have dishonoured thee.
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Nay, he had his mercy to resist him; mercy steps in, Lord hee hath abused mee, save him not.
Nay, he had his mercy to resist him; mercy steps in, Lord he hath abused me, save him not.
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Indeed had a sinner yeilded as soone as hee sinned, mercy would not resist him; but mercy had bee dealing with him, and hee abused all mercy.
Indeed had a sinner yielded as soon as he sinned, mercy would not resist him; but mercy had bee dealing with him, and he abused all mercy.
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And therefore hee had mercy to resist, nay and wisdome one would thinke to resist too, what a wilfull foole? pitty him not Lord.
And Therefore he had mercy to resist, nay and Wisdom one would think to resist too, what a wilful fool? pity him not Lord.
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There is no reason hee should be pitied, if hee will perish let him perish. I say in the conversion of a sinner, as there was nothing to assist him,
There is no reason he should be pitied, if he will perish let him perish. I say in the conversion of a sinner, as there was nothing to assist him,
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so there was all to resist. so there was all to resist.
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The will does resist him, nay God had himselfe as I may so speake to resist him;
The will does resist him, nay God had himself as I may so speak to resist him;
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yea, and mercy to resist him; it was not so in the Creation of Heaven and Earth.
yea, and mercy to resist him; it was not so in the Creation of Heaven and Earth.
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The creature had never provoked God not to create it; The creature had never provoked God not to create it;
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but the sinner hath provoked God never to convert him, so that now God must have power over himselfe if hee meane to convert him.but the sinner hath provoked God never to convert him, so that now God must have power over himself if he mean to convert him.
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Oh then what infinite reason hast thou to be humbled;
O then what infinite reason hast thou to be humbled;
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thou resistest God, as Stephen told the Jewes, you have alwayes resisted the Holy Ghost, Acts 7.51. so thou hast resisted Gods spirit, yea, thy will does resist him, and that is the strongest thing to resist in the World.
thou resistest God, as Stephen told the Jews, you have always resisted the Holy Ghost, Acts 7.51. so thou hast resisted God's Spirit, yea, thy will does resist him, and that is the Strongest thing to resist in the World.
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His word comes to convert thee, and thou dost resist his motions, his mercies, his corrections, his ordinances and all holy meanes to convert thee, thou dost resist them;
His word comes to convert thee, and thou dost resist his motions, his Mercies, his corrections, his ordinances and all holy means to convert thee, thou dost resist them;
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nay his spirit contendeth within thee, and thou d•st resist him.
nay his Spirit contendeth within thee, and thou d•st resist him.
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I gave you five things to consider, what it is to sticke at your wil nots.
I gave you five things to Consider, what it is to stick At your will nots.
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I beseech you consider yet further,
I beseech you Consider yet further,
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First, If you will not, Gods Ministers have discharged their duties, and have left your blood on your owne heads ;
First, If you will not, God's Ministers have discharged their duties, and have left your blood on your own Heads;
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they can goe no further if you will not:
they can go no further if you will not:
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the Groome can but carry the Steed unto watering as we say, if he will not drinke he cannot helpe it;
the Groom can but carry the Steed unto watering as we say, if he will not drink he cannot help it;
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so they can't helpe it, your blood lies upon your owne heads, they have discharged their duties.
so they can't help it, your blood lies upon your own Heads, they have discharged their duties.
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When Abrahams servant objected, and how if the woman will not? Abraham he answers, if the woman will not be willing, then thou shalt be cleare from my oath. Gen. 24.8.
When Abrahams servant objected, and how if the woman will not? Abraham he answers, if the woman will not be willing, then thou shalt be clear from my oath. Gen. 24.8.
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So Lord, how if they will not? may we say, nay if they will not, let them chuse, thou art cleare;
So Lord, how if they will not? may we say, nay if they will not, let them choose, thou art clear;
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the Lord hath sworne us to preach, and teach, and exhort, and reprove, and invite you to grace;
the Lord hath sworn us to preach, and teach, and exhort, and reprove, and invite you to grace;
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but if we doe so, and you will not, we can't helpe it, your blood is on your owne heads ;
but if we do so, and you will not, we can't help it, your blood is on your own Heads;
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wee have discharged our oath and our duty, we would be glad that you would; but if now you will not, we have discharged our duties. Nay,
we have discharged our oath and our duty, we would be glad that you would; but if now you will not, we have discharged our duties. Nay,
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Secondly, if you will not, the Gospel hath delivered its errand, yee are guilty of your owne everlasting perdition ;
Secondly, if you will not, the Gospel hath Delivered its errand, ye Are guilty of your own everlasting perdition;
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the Gospel hath delivered its message, and this is the message, Whosoever will, let him take of the water of life freely, Revelat. 22.17. This message hath been delivered to you often;
the Gospel hath Delivered its message, and this is the message, Whosoever will, let him take of the water of life freely, Revelation 22.17. This message hath been Delivered to you often;
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its the last exhortation in the whole Bible: its the last exhortation in the Whole bible:
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like one in the evening of the market, he is even about to take downe his standing; like one in the evening of the market, he is even about to take down his standing;
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I have told you my lowest price, if you will have it, take it; if not, chuse, I must be gone.
I have told you my lowest price, if you will have it, take it; if not, choose, I must be gone.
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So this is the end of Gods booke ; as if he should say, I am even a closing up my booke, speake quickly,
So this is the end of God's book; as if he should say, I am even a closing up my book, speak quickly,
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if yee will, come, and welcome ; but if not, I am gone. If yet you will not, you will not submit;
if ye will, come, and welcome; but if not, I am gone. If yet you will not, you will not submit;
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nay but you will have your lusts, and your stomackes will not come downe, you will not stirre a jot beyond your painted civility and formality;
nay but you will have your Lustiest, and your stomachs will not come down, you will not stir a jot beyond your painted civility and formality;
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you will not be more conscionable then you have been, nor frequent holy duties more then you have done:
you will not be more conscionable then you have been, nor frequent holy duties more then you have done:
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nor get more holinesse then you have done, then if Will will have will, Will must winne woe ;
nor get more holiness then you have done, then if Will will have will, Will must win woe;
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the Gospel hath delivered its message. Nay, Thirdly, if you will not; the blood of Jesus Christ hath done that it came for :
the Gospel hath Delivered its message. Nay, Thirdly, if you will not; the blood of jesus christ hath done that it Come for:
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it came to tender you mercy upon very easie termes ;
it Come to tender you mercy upon very easy terms;
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to offer you grace and pardon, and salvation and Heaven, and all upon very free cost. If you had rather that sinne should be your master, then that Christ should be your master ;
to offer you grace and pardon, and salvation and Heaven, and all upon very free cost. If you had rather that sin should be your master, then that christ should be your master;
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if you will not hearken and obey, I say the blood of Christ hath done that which it came for;
if you will not harken and obey, I say the blood of christ hath done that which it Come for;
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and your soules shall know yee shall be worse offered:
and your Souls shall know ye shall be Worse offered:
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you have knowledge of the truth, Christ hath offered you very faire, and you cannot but know it,
you have knowledge of the truth, christ hath offered you very fair, and you cannot but know it,
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and yet you will not submit to it; assure your selves you shall be worse offered:
and yet you will not submit to it; assure your selves you shall be Worse offered:
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for next to your wil nots, comes Christ leaving you desolate. As Christ told Jerusalem, I would, but you would not ;
for next to your will nots, comes christ leaving you desolate. As christ told Jerusalem, I would, but you would not;
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what followes? Behold your house is left unto you desolate, Mat. 23.37.38. So Christ would, and you would not;
what follows? Behold your house is left unto you desolate, Mathew 23.37.38. So christ would, and you would not;
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he he hath given you gracious offers, but you will not: therefore you may look to be worse offered, your soules to be desolate. Nay,
he he hath given you gracious offers, but you will not: Therefore you may look to be Worse offered, your Souls to be desolate. Nay,
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Fourthly, If you will not, yee murder your own soules ; when a man hath murdred himselfe, the Coroner comes and he does sit on him,
Fourthly, If you will not, ye murder your own Souls; when a man hath murdered himself, the Coroner comes and he does fit on him,
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and he enquires and he examines, and who hath murthered this man? and when he findes that it was himselfe that did murther him,
and he enquires and he examines, and who hath murdered this man? and when he finds that it was himself that did murder him,
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so he concludes, and that man is branded for murthering of himselfe; so you murther your owne soules.
so he concludes, and that man is branded for murdering of himself; so you murder your own Souls.
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The Jewes their soules were all murdred ; well, when the Coroner sate on them, he concluded they had murdred themselves:
The Jews their Souls were all murdered; well, when the Coroner sat on them, he concluded they had murdered themselves:
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O Israel thou hast destroyed thy selfe, Hos. 13.9.Oh Israel thou hast destroyed thy self, Hos. 13.9.
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So if the Coroner set on thee, its most certaine he shall finde thou hast murdred thine owne selfe;
So if the Coroner Set on thee, its most certain he shall find thou hast murdered thine own self;
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O what a company of you is there, your soules are quite murdred; one in one sinne, another in another;
Oh what a company of you is there, your Souls Are quite murdered; one in one sin, Another in Another;
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who hath murdred these men? not God, he was ready to helpe them: not the Minister, he did use all meanes to save them ;
who hath murdered these men? not God, he was ready to help them: not the Minister, he did use all means to save them;
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he hath not been wanting to teach them and exhort them. No, your own selves have murdred your selves;
he hath not been wanting to teach them and exhort them. No, your own selves have murdered your selves;
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you would be carnall, and you would be proud, and you would not lie downe to the word :you would be carnal, and you would be proud, and you would not lie down to the word:
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when the Coroner sits on you, he must necessarily conclude, you have murdred your selves; your owne wils have condemned you.
when the Coroner sits on you, he must necessarily conclude, you have murdered your selves; your own wills have condemned you.
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You remember what exhortations we gave you.
You Remember what exhortations we gave you.
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As ever you regard mercy to humble your soules, we told you the first question Christ askes, is,
As ever you regard mercy to humble your Souls, we told you the First question christ asks, is,
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if yee be willing, as he ask'd the blind man, what wilt thou? Luke. 18.41. if thou beest not willing, hee'l never take thee in hand:if ye be willing, as he asked the blind man, what wilt thou? Luke. 18.41. if thou Best not willing, he'll never take thee in hand:
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the subjects of the kingdome of grace must be willing. Christ will never come into a soule, where his will may be affronted by another;the subject's of the Kingdom of grace must be willing. christ will never come into a soul, where his will may be affronted by Another;
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Heaven cannot beare two sunnes, nor one hearts two wills : Heaven cannot bear two suns, nor one hearts two wills:
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if thy will be not crucified, and made agreeable to Christs, Christ cannot dwell in thy heart;
if thy will be not Crucified, and made agreeable to Christ, christ cannot dwell in thy heart;
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there would be two contrary wills in one heart; and this cannot be: if Christ come;
there would be two contrary wills in one heart; and this cannot be: if christ come;
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he will have these and these lusts turned away, which thou wouldest faine keepe; he will have this done and that done, and thou wilt not:
he will have these and these Lustiest turned away, which thou Wouldst feign keep; he will have this done and that done, and thou wilt not:
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two contrary wills can never stand together. No, if thy will be contrary to Christ, Christs Will, wil be contrary to thine;two contrary wills can never stand together. No, if thy will be contrary to christ, Christ Will, will be contrary to thine;
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if thy will be to do that which will offend him, his Will will be to doe that which will vex thee;
if thy will be to do that which will offend him, his Will will be to do that which will vex thee;
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If ye will walke contrary to me, I will also walke contrary to you, Levit. 26.23.24. No, no, your wils they must bow, or Christ wil not take you in hand;If you will walk contrary to me, I will also walk contrary to you, Levit. 26.23.24. No, no, your wills they must bow, or christ will not take you in hand;
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the wil is the general presupposition of all the whole gospel: the will is the general presupposition of all the Whole gospel:
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the summe of the whole Gospel is this, to deny a mans selfe and take up Christs crosse and so follow him; the sum of the Whole Gospel is this, to deny a men self and take up Christ cross and so follow him;
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now see the wil is presupposed as ready; if any man wil come after me, let him deny himself, &c. Luke. 9.23. ne're a commandment of the gospel, ne're a promise, ne're an one passage but presupposes the wil;
now see the will is presupposed as ready; if any man will come After me, let him deny himself, etc. Lycia. 9.23. never a Commandment of the gospel, never a promise, never an one passage but presupposes the will;
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Christ will not open his mouth except thy will be brought downe.
christ will not open his Mouth except thy will be brought down.
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A few words to you that are the redeemed of Lord, and so Ile make a conclusion of all. A few words to you that Are the redeemed of Lord, and so I'll make a conclusion of all.
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I pray God smite home this point into your hearts;
I pray God smite home this point into your hearts;
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for though your wils be tamed and subdued in regard of the wicked, you doe not stand out as they doe, neverthelesse observe you this point:
for though your wills be tamed and subdued in regard of the wicked, you do not stand out as they do, nevertheless observe you this point:
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ther's many a Canaanite that remaines still in our bosomes, that we may thanke our owne wils for not rooting out.
ther's many a Canaanite that remains still in our bosoms, that we may thank our own wills for not rooting out.
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We doe not put our selves forth so much as we might, nor labour in the Lord so seriously as we might,
We do not put our selves forth so much as we might, nor labour in the Lord so seriously as we might,
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nor walk so close as we might;
nor walk so close as we might;
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oh beloved these these same wil nots doe us all the mischiefe that ever is done us. For
o Beloved these these same will nots do us all the mischief that ever is done us. For
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First, Wee never sinne against gospel but onely upon wil nots ;
First, we never sin against gospel but only upon will nots;
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indeed we sinne against the law in every of our cannots, but we never sinne against the Gospel,
indeed we sin against the law in every of our cannots, but we never sin against the Gospel,
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but onely in our wil nots.
but only in our will nots.
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The gospel requires nothing of a believer, but that which it gives him, and therefore we never sinne against the gospel, but onely in our wil nots:
The gospel requires nothing of a believer, but that which it gives him, and Therefore we never sin against the gospel, but only in our will nots:
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this is the voice of the gospel NONLATINALPHABET if any man will, Iohn. 7.17.
this is the voice of the gospel if any man will, John. 7.17.
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Oh then let us stirre up our selves, shall we sinne against gospel? and sin against mercy?
O then let us stir up our selves, shall we sin against gospel? and since against mercy?
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Secondly, We can never displease God but onely upon wil nots. I speake onely upon Gods people;
Secondly, We can never displease God but only upon will nots. I speak only upon God's people;
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we can never staine our acceptance with God, but onely in our wil nots;
we can never stain our acceptance with God, but only in our will nots;
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though we cannot but sinne in our prayers, but sinne in our duties, but sin in every thing that we doe ▪ yet this does not staine our acceptance with God,though we cannot but sin in our Prayers, but sin in our duties, but since in every thing that we do ▪ yet this does not stain our acceptance with God,
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nor blemish it one whit, when God hath our wills:
nor blemish it one whit, when God hath our wills:
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for if there be a willing minde, it is accepted according to that which a man hath,
for if there be a willing mind, it is accepted according to that which a man hath,
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and not according to that which a man hath not, 2 Cor. 8.12. But when God would have us mend this, and we will not;and not according to that which a man hath not, 2 Cor. 8.12. But when God would have us mend this, and we will not;
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and reforme that and we will not;
and reform that and we will not;
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we let security and sloth breake in to our wils, here and here onely doe wee desplease our good God, this is a maine thing to consider;
we let security and sloth break in to our wills, Here and Here only do we desplease our good God, this is a main thing to Consider;
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is there but one thing wherein we may displease God, and shall we not take heed of that!
is there but one thing wherein we may displease God, and shall we not take heed of that!
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Thirdly, Conscience can never condemne us but onely upon wil nots ;
Thirdly, Conscience can never condemn us but only upon will nots;
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when a child of God sinnes, and he cannot otherwise choose, his conscience can never condemne him.
when a child of God Sins, and he cannot otherwise choose, his conscience can never condemn him.
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A child of Gods cannots, be they never so many, nay if they were millions more then they are, they never hinder sincerity ;
A child of God's cannots, be they never so many, nay if they were millions more then they Are, they never hinder sincerity;
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sincerity is rooted onely in the will, it is our wil not that is the breach of sincerity, and therefore here onely the conscience condemnes ;
sincerity is rooted only in the will, it is our will not that is the breach of sincerity, and Therefore Here only the conscience condemns;
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does our conscience reproach us in our wayes? let us thanke our wil nots for this;
does our conscience reproach us in our ways? let us thank our will nots for this;
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have we little peace? it is because o' the rebellion of our wil nots.
have we little peace? it is Because oF the rebellion of our will nots.
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Ah, ah, this is an infinite evill, for it hinders our comforts, it hinders our boldnesse of accesse to the throne of Gods grace, it hinders our patience,
Ah, ah, this is an infinite evil, for it hinders our comforts, it hinders our boldness of access to the throne of God's grace, it hinders our patience,
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and every good duty, this does us infinite hurt;
and every good duty, this does us infinite hurt;
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it stabbes to the heart, and wounds our very soule, when our conscience affordeth little peace, O it hinders very grievously;
it stabs to the heart, and wounds our very soul, when our conscience affords little peace, Oh it hinders very grievously;
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all this is long of our wil nots, because wee will not be so carefull and so circumspect as we might.
all this is long of our will nots, Because we will not be so careful and so circumspect as we might.
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Fourthly, God can never be angry with us but onely upon wil nots ; its true as long as a man is not in Christ, all the score stands,
Fourthly, God can never be angry with us but only upon will nots; its true as long as a man is not in christ, all the score Stands,
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and God is angry for all;
and God is angry for all;
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but God is angry for nothing but wil nots in his children, as Nehemiah saies of Gods people in Judah, they would not heare,
but God is angry for nothing but will nots in his children, as Nehemiah Says of God's people in Judah, they would not hear,
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therefore God gave them up into the hand of the people of the land, Nehem. 9.30. God is not angry with his people for cannots, but onely for their wil nots;Therefore God gave them up into the hand of the people of the land, Nehemiah 9.30. God is not angry with his people for cannots, but only for their will nots;
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it is for our wilnots that God does not so goe out with our Ministers, nor so quicken his word to your hearts.
it is for our wilnots that God does not so go out with our Ministers, nor so quicken his word to your hearts.
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It is for our wil nots that he threatens our land, and beginnes to abridge us of our spirituall food, It is for our will nots that he threatens our land, and begins to abridge us of our spiritual food,
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and shewes ominous signes of his departing away from us, and are wee not even sicke unto death for these Will nots? We complaine of our deadnesse,and shows ominous Signs of his departing away from us, and Are we not even sick unto death for these Will nots? We complain of our deadness,
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and what trow wee is the cause, but our wil nots? we complaine of our corruptions and of the leanenesse of our soules,
and what trow we is the cause, but our will nots? we complain of our corruptions and of the leanenesse of our Souls,
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and whom may we thanke, but our wil nots? we might grow more then we doe, what lets us,
and whom may we thank, but our will nots? we might grow more then we do, what lets us,
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but our wil nots? What makes some of us goe downe the winde? as we say;
but our will nots? What makes Some of us go down the wind? as we say;
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but because we will not stand on our guards.
but Because we will not stand on our guards.
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These, these, brethren, these wil nots of ours, are the reason why God is provoked against us.
These, these, brothers, these will nots of ours, Are the reason why God is provoked against us.
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O let us put forth our selves, and shake of these wil nots, least anger breake out, and there be no remedy;
Oh let us put forth our selves, and shake of these will nots, lest anger break out, and there be no remedy;
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for ones crooked servant to be stubborne, it is but his kinde: but for ones childe to be stubborne, this angers the father indeed. FINIS.
for ones crooked servant to be stubborn, it is but his kind: but for ones child to be stubborn, this anger's the father indeed. FINIS.
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