Great precious promises, or, Some sermons concerning the promises and the right application thereof whereunto are added some other concerning the usefulnesse of faith in advancing sanctification, as also, three more concerning the faith of assurance / by Mr. Andrew Gray ... ; all being revised since his death by some friends, the last impression carefully corrected and amended.
Great and precious Promises. SERMON I. 2 Pet. 1.4. Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises, that by these you might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
Great and precious Promises. SERMON I. 2 Pet. 1.4. Whereby Are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises, that by these you might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
and shall inherit everlasting life, all these are now before his Throne may lay aside their harps and give us leave to sing? Will it not be a mysterie, suppose ye,
and shall inherit everlasting life, all these Are now before his Throne may lay aside their harps and give us leave to sing? Will it not be a mystery, suppose you,
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when he shall behold such Christians within that everlasting rest, that have spent so little of their time in corresponding with God? Will it not be a mystery unto believeing Abraham, when he shall behold such misbelievers, such disputers of the promises of God, advanced to reign with Christ? Will it not be a mystery unto wrestling Iacob, when he shall behold these Christians once crowned with immortal glory, that did so little know what it was as Princes to wrestle with God, till they did prevail:
when he shall behold such Christians within that everlasting rest, that have spent so little of their time in corresponding with God? Will it not be a mystery unto believing Abraham, when he shall behold such misbelievers, such disputers of the promises of God, advanced to Reign with christ? Will it not be a mystery unto wrestling Iacob, when he shall behold these Christians once crowned with immortal glory, that did so little know what it was as Princes to wrestle with God, till they did prevail:
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Will it not be a wonder to patient Iob, when he shall behold such impatient Christians as we have been, entering into that blessed place of repose? Will it not be a mystery unto holy David, when he shall behold such unmortified Christians entering within that City, into which no unclean thing doth enter? Will it not be a mystery unto tender Iosiah, to behold such Christians as we are, that have our hearts dying as a stone within us, entering into Heaven? Will it not be a mysterie unto upright Nathaniel, to behold such hypocriticall Christians as the most part of us are, entering within the holy place,
Will it not be a wonder to patient Job, when he shall behold such impatient Christians as we have been, entering into that blessed place of repose? Will it not be a mystery unto holy David, when he shall behold such unmortified Christians entering within that city, into which no unclean thing does enter? Will it not be a mystery unto tender Josiah, to behold such Christians as we Are, that have our hearts dying as a stone within us, entering into Heaven? Will it not be a mystery unto upright Nathaniel, to behold such hypocritical Christians as the most part of us Are, entering within the holy place,
and to see those that have been cloathed with hypocrisie and guile, now cloathed with the robes of immortal Glory? And will it not be a mysterie unto self denied Paul, when he shall behold so proud and selfish Christians enter into Heaven? Give me leave to say this, go where we will, we shall be matchlesse and singular;
and to see those that have been clothed with hypocrisy and guile, now clothed with the robes of immortal Glory? And will it not be a mystery unto self denied Paul, when he shall behold so proud and selfish Christians enter into Heaven? Give me leave to say this, go where we will, we shall be matchless and singular;
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Within a short time a real Christian shall be exalted above the reach of his misbelieving, a hypocrite shall be depressed below the reach of his faith,
Within a short time a real Christian shall be exalted above the reach of his misbelieving, a hypocrite shall be depressed below the reach of his faith,
But to come to that which we intend to speak to, we told you when first we began our discourse upon that precious and exalting grace of Faith under a twofold notion and consideration. first, As it is justifying:
But to come to that which we intend to speak to, we told you when First we began our discourse upon that precious and exalting grace of Faith under a twofold notion and consideration. First, As it is justifying:
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1. Ye have that fountain and spring from whence the promises do flow, holden forth in the first words of the verse, Whereby, or (as the words may be more fitly rendered) By whom relating unto Jesus Christ who is the original and spring of all the Promises.
1. You have that fountain and spring from whence the promises do flow, held forth in the First words of the verse, Whereby, or (as the words may be more fitly rendered) By whom relating unto jesus christ who is the original and spring of all the Promises.
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2. The properties of the Promises, and these are, 1. The freedom of the promises held forth in that word, Given, whereby are given, which speaketh this, that the promises are free gifts flowing only from good pleasure, 2. Their unchangeablenesse,
2. The properties of the Promises, and these Are, 1. The freedom of the promises held forth in that word, Given, whereby Are given, which speaks this, that the promises Are free Gifts flowing only from good pleasure, 2. Their unchangeableness,
and that is holden forth also in the word, Given, the gifts and calling of God, being without repentance. 3. That they are exceeding great, and the Promises are called great, either in respect of that price that was laid down to purchase the Promises,
and that is held forth also in the word, Given, the Gifts and calling of God, being without Repentance. 3. That they Are exceeding great, and the Promises Are called great, either in respect of that price that was laid down to purchase the Promises,
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Now before we can speak to any of these, we must speak a little unto some things as necessary to be known, in order to the better understanding of all. 1. We shall not dwell long in pointing out unto you what is a promise:
Now before we can speak to any of these, we must speak a little unto Some things as necessary to be known, in order to the better understanding of all. 1. We shall not dwell long in pointing out unto you what is a promise:
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And certain it is, that in this description of the promise, there is a divine harmony betwixt Mercy and Truth, betwixt Righteousnesse and Peace, they kisse one another:
And certain it is, that in this description of the promise, there is a divine harmony betwixt Mercy and Truth, betwixt Righteousness and Peace, they kiss one Another:
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before the accomplishment of the promise, such as that promise of Salvation, it requireth believing as going before it, He that believeth shall be saved ;
before the accomplishment of the promise, such as that promise of Salvation, it requires believing as going before it, He that Believeth shall be saved;
temporal promises are these, that promise some temporal thing unto a Christian, and spiritual promises are these, that promise the bestowing of something that is of everlasting concernment. 3. There are some promises that are not accomplished in this life, such as this, That wee shall see him 〈 ◊ 〉 he is,
temporal promises Are these, that promise Some temporal thing unto a Christian, and spiritual promises Are these, that promise the bestowing of something that is of everlasting concernment. 3. There Are Some promises that Are not accomplished in this life, such as this, That we shall see him 〈 ◊ 〉 he is,
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such was that promise that was given to Abraham, that in his seed should all families of the earth be blessed, and that promise that was given to Rebekah, That the elder should serve the younger :
such was that promise that was given to Abraham, that in his seed should all families of the earth be blessed, and that promise that was given to Rebekah, That the elder should serve the younger:
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1. Because it is hard for a Christian to believe that Christs death reacheth for the purchasing of temporall promises, which more easily he taketh up in spiritual promises;
1. Because it is hard for a Christian to believe that Christ death reaches for the purchasing of temporal promises, which more Easily he Takes up in spiritual promises;
2. In a Christians believing of spiritual promises, there is often some sense and reason that helpeth him to the exercise of Faith, at least, they presse not the contrary;
2. In a Christians believing of spiritual promises, there is often Some sense and reason that Helpeth him to the exercise of Faith, At least, they press not the contrary;
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but to believe a temporal promise, when a Christian is redacted unto a strait, and that he can see no outgate present, sense and reason stands upon the top of his Faith, and presseth him to dispair:
but to believe a temporal promise, when a Christian is redacted unto a strait, and that he can see no outgate present, sense and reason Stands upon the top of his Faith, and Presseth him to despair:
As for instance, when a Christian is living upon the top of a mountain, and knoweth not where to sup at night, to believe that there is a promise upon which he may rest, that he shall not want his food;
As for instance, when a Christian is living upon the top of a mountain, and Knoweth not where to sup At night, to believe that there is a promise upon which he may rest, that he shall not want his food;
Here, he hath not only reason to dispute against, but the strong pinching sense of hunger, both crying out, How can bread be given in the wildernesse ? 3. The tentations that assault a Christian to misbelieve upon temporal promises, they are more subtile and more con-natural to a Christian,
Here, he hath not only reason to dispute against, but the strong pinching sense of hunger, both crying out, How can bred be given in the Wilderness? 3. The tentations that assault a Christian to misbelieve upon temporal promises, they Are more subtle and more connatural to a Christian,
we are ready to yeeld to misbelief then, because we think it is rational, and speaketh the truth. 4. A Christian is often so affrighted by his daily failings,
we Are ready to yield to misbelief then, Because we think it is rational, and speaks the truth. 4. A Christian is often so affrighted by his daily failings,
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or some particular more grosse outbreakings in his life, that howbeit he may (through grace) be helped to believe that the Lord shall make out these promises which concern his eternal salvation,
or Some particular more gross outbreakings in his life, that howbeit he may (through grace) be helped to believe that the Lord shall make out these promises which concern his Eternal salvation,
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and therefore may punish his present failing with the like calamities as he hath done others. 5. There is also much of a natural and carnal self love to a present life, remaining in the best, that we are many times worse to satisfie in our securities for the things of this life,
and Therefore may Punish his present failing with the like calamities as he hath done Others. 5. There is also much of a natural and carnal self love to a present life, remaining in the best, that we Are many times Worse to satisfy in our securities for the things of this life,
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And the last ground of it may be a Christians unacquaintednesse with that lot of exercising Faith upon temporal promises, there being many who think not that there is use for Faith,
And the last ground of it may be a Christians unacquaintedness with that lot of exercising Faith upon temporal promises, there being many who think not that there is use for Faith,
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And this may appear most clearly, in that we find men more easily bear their spirituall wants (even a Christian that is most exercised) then they bear their temporal want;
And this may appear most clearly, in that we find men more Easily bear their spiritual Wants (even a Christian that is most exercised) then they bear their temporal want;
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and more corruption and impatience doth arise from temporal want, then from spiritual want. 2. Consider, That all a Christians duties are turned over into promises:
and more corruption and impatience does arise from temporal want, then from spiritual want. 2. Consider, That all a Christians duties Are turned over into promises:
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This is his Commandment that ye should believe? And is not that turned over in a promise, Ier. 3 19. Thou shalt call me thy Father? The word importeth not only an act of necessity,
This is his Commandment that you should believe? And is not that turned over in a promise, Jeremiah 3 19. Thou shalt call me thy Father? The word imports not only an act of necessity,
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And in the thirteenth of Zechary, at the close, Thou shalt call me thy Father, and so in Ezek. 11.19. Is not mortification a Christians duty, Colos. 3.5. Mortifie therefore your members ;
And in the thirteenth of Zechariah, At the close, Thou shalt call me thy Father, and so in Ezekiel 11.19. Is not mortification a Christians duty, Colos 3.5. Mortify Therefore your members;
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and it is clear from Micah 7.19. I will subdue (said he) all thine iniquities, it is not said, thou must subdue them, but, I will do it, Is not also the knowledge of God a commanded duty? and yet it is turned over in a promise in the Covenant of Grace;
and it is clear from micah 7.19. I will subdue (said he) all thine iniquities, it is not said, thou must subdue them, but, I will do it, Is not also the knowledge of God a commanded duty? and yet it is turned over in a promise in the Covenant of Grace;
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for they shall be all taught of me. Is not the commandement of fear your duty, as is clear from Eccles. 12.13. and yet that is likewise turned over in a promise;
for they shall be all taught of me. Is not the Commandment of Fear your duty, as is clear from Eccles. 12.13. and yet that is likewise turned over in a promise;
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And 2. There is this advantage of it, that all the duties required of a Christian are turned over in promises because by this means, a Christian may go to God when he cannot perform such a duty,
And 2. There is this advantage of it, that all the duties required of a Christian Are turned over in promises Because by this means, a Christian may go to God when he cannot perform such a duty,
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There is this third Consideration that we would propose, that there are some things of a Christian within a promise, that he doth not believe to be within it, especially these three:
There is this third Consideration that we would propose, that there Are Some things of a Christian within a promise, that he does not believe to be within it, especially these three:
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First, the challenges of a Christian are within a promise, when ye are convinced, that is the accomplishment of a promise, this is clear from Isai. 30 21. where convictions and challenges are turned over in a promise;
First, the challenges of a Christian Are within a promise, when you Are convinced, that is the accomplishment of a promise, this is clear from Isaiah 30 21. where convictions and challenges Are turned over in a promise;
and if a Christian could believe that his challenges were the accomplishment of a promise, he might imbrace his challenges, he might see the faithfulnesse of God in his challenges,
and if a Christian could believe that his challenges were the accomplishment of a promise, he might embrace his challenges, he might see the faithfulness of God in his challenges,
and this is clear from Psal. 89 31, 32. wherein in the midst of the promises of •he Covenant of Grace, that promise of visiting their iniquities with rod•, is put in the bosome of them: and from Psal. 119.77. In faithfulnesse hast thou afflicted me ;
and this is clear from Psalm 89 31, 32. wherein in the midst of the promises of •he Covenant of Grace, that promise of visiting their iniquities with rod•, is put in the bosom of them: and from Psalm 119.77. In faithfulness hast thou afflicted me;
Forget not the exhortation, (speaking of the crosse) the word is, Forget not the consolation that speaketh unto you, As if the holy Ghost did say, crosses do yeeld much consolation,
Forget not the exhortation, (speaking of the cross) the word is, Forget not the consolation that speaks unto you, As if the holy Ghost did say, Crosses do yield much consolation,
Yea, there is this advantage further, that if we did believe that our crosses were the accomplishment of a promise, we would be much in advanceing holinesse under our crosse.
Yea, there is this advantage further, that if we did believe that our Crosses were the accomplishment of a promise, we would be much in advancing holiness under our cross.
And there is this, Thirdly, that is within the promises, even your daily food, and the hairs of your head, the hairs of a Christians head are numbered, and within the Covenant.
And there is this, Thirdly, that is within the promises, even your daily food, and the hairs of your head, the hairs of a Christians head Are numbered, and within the Covenant.
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So that ye may see what a high respect Christ hath put upon Christians, that is clear from that word, Psal 111.5 ▪ 8. He hath given meat unto them that fear Him, He will ever be mindfull of His Covenant.
So that you may see what a high respect christ hath put upon Christians, that is clear from that word, Psalm 111.5 ▪ 8. He hath given meat unto them that Fear Him, He will ever be mindful of His Covenant.
It is certain that a Christian is oftentimes put to this, Doth his promise fail for evermore? and cryeth out, Why art thou become unto me as a liar, and as waters that fail ;
It is certain that a Christian is oftentimes put to this, Does his promise fail for evermore? and Cries out, Why art thou become unto me as a liar, and as waters that fail;
as under prosperitie, since we have greater strength to bear the one, then to endure the other. 2. The slothfulnesse of a Christian •o whom the promises are made, this makes the promises to be delayed in their performance,
as under Prosperity, since we have greater strength to bear the one, then to endure the other. 2. The slothfulness of a Christian •o whom the promises Are made, this makes the promises to be delayed in their performance,
the promises they do occasion prayer, as is clear from Exod. 4. last, They believed, and bowed down their heads and worshipped, and from 2 Sam. 7.27. where the great promises being made to David, he cryeth out, Therefore have I found in my heart to pray this prayer unto God, and it is clear from Psal. 119.49. Perform the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
the promises they do occasion prayer, as is clear from Exod 4. last, They believed, and bowed down their Heads and worshipped, and from 2 Sam. 7.27. where the great promises being made to David, he Cries out, Therefore have I found in my heart to pray this prayer unto God, and it is clear from Psalm 119.49. Perform the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
Know that promises are accomplished after delayes, and they have a luster upon them that may compence all the delay. 5. There is this other ground of the delayes of accomplishment of the promises,
Know that promises Are accomplished After delays, and they have a luster upon them that may compence all the Delay. 5. There is this other ground of the delays of accomplishment of the promises,
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to take up your bread and your dink as the accomplishment of your promises, it would make them refreshfull to you. 6. The Lord delayes his promises, that a Christian may be more in the exercise of dependency,
to take up your bred and your dink as the accomplishment of your promises, it would make them refreshful to you. 6. The Lord delays his promises, that a Christian may be more in the exercise of dependency,
And from this I would only say to Christians that are under that exercise, complaining of the want of the performance of the promises, these few things: 1. Believe that the promise shall once be accomplished, that though the vision tarry, yet at last it shall speak.
And from this I would only say to Christians that Are under that exercise, complaining of the want of the performance of the promises, these few things: 1. Believe that the promise shall once be accomplished, that though the vision tarry, yet At last it shall speak.
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And, 3. that promise that cometh after long delays, it hath these three sweet and soul-refreshing attendants. 1. It is performed most seasonbly, a Christian if he will observe, he will see infinite wisdome shining in timeing the accompaniment of the promise to such a particular day:
And, 3. that promise that comes After long delays, it hath these three sweet and Soul-refreshing attendants. 1. It is performed most seasonbly, a Christian if he will observe, he will see infinite Wisdom shining in timing the accompaniment of the promise to such a particular day:
a Christian will be constrained to cry out, if the promise had been fulfilled before there had been no such Art of wisedome appearing in the performance of it. 2. That the promise when it is accomplished, will engage a Christian more in the exercise of •ove,
a Christian will be constrained to cry out, if the promise had been fulfilled before there had been no such Art of Wisdom appearing in the performance of it. 2. That the promise when it is accomplished, will engage a Christian more in the exercise of •ove,
Now we shall shut up our discourse at this •ime, and shall only speak to these six defects of a Christians faith in believing the promi•es. 1. That our faith is impatient, wee •annot stay upon the promise if it be delayed:
Now we shall shut up our discourse At this •ime, and shall only speak to these six defects of a Christians faith in believing the promi•es. 1. That our faith is impatient, we •annot stay upon the promise if it be delayed:
which •peaketh this, That it is impossible for a Christian to believe as he ought, that wanteth the exercise of patience. See Heb. 6.12. Be ye followers of them, who through faith and patience inherit the promise :
which •peaketh this, That it is impossible for a Christian to believe as he ought, that Wants the exercise of patience. See Hebrew 6.12. Be you followers of them, who through faith and patience inherit the promise:
When first the promise cometh to the people of Israel, that they shal go out of Egypt, it is said of them in the fourth Chapter at the close, They believed the Promise, and worshipped:
When First the promise comes to the people of Israel, that they shall go out of Egypt, it is said of them in the fourth Chapter At the close, They believed the Promise, and worshipped:
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and his soul will bee transported with joy after it, and at another time when he shall read that promise again it will be tastelesse as the white of an egge, and as his sorrowfull meat 2. That we are not much in studying the exercise of the thing• that are promised, which certainly would cu• short many of our debates.
and his soul will be transported with joy After it, and At Another time when he shall read that promise again it will be tasteless as the white of an egg, and as his sorrowful meat 2. That we Are not much in studying the exercise of the thing• that Are promised, which Certainly would cu• short many of our debates.
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There is this third defect of our Faith, That we are not diligent, a diligent faith we call this, that after a Christian hath believed, he would be much in the exercise of prayer,
There is this third defect of our Faith, That we Are not diligent, a diligent faith we call this, that After a Christian hath believed, he would be much in the exercise of prayer,
but that the promise may be accomplished notwithstanding of this. •. We have this defect of faith amongst us, That we build our faith more upon sense, •hen upon the word of promise;
but that the promise may be accomplished notwithstanding of this. •. We have this defect of faith among us, That we built our faith more upon sense, •hen upon the word of promise;
and see him as he is, o• that of hearing, when we shall hear these melodious Halelujahs of that innumerable company, which are about the Throne, withou• any jarring amongst them all ▪ o• that of smelling,
and see him as he is, o• that of hearing, when we shall hear these melodious Hallelujahs of that innumerable company, which Are about the Throne, withou• any jarring among them all ▪ o• that of smelling,
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when ye shall be•old that darknesse of wrath, the devil and •is angels, and your fellow prisoners in that •ungeon? Or whether shall your sense of •earing be most tormented in hell,
when you shall be•old that darkness of wrath, the Devil and •is Angels, and your fellow Prisoners in that •ungeon? Or whither shall your sense of •earing be most tormented in hell,
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when ye •hall hear those screighings and howlings •hat shall eternally ascend up before God, •y the souls that are in prison? O but the •reatest enemy would have compassion upon •is enemy, to hear their cryes:
when you •hall hear those screighings and howlings •hat shall eternally ascend up before God, •y the Souls that Are in prison? O but the •reatest enemy would have compassion upon •is enemy, to hear their cries:
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Or, whether •ill ye say the sense of tasting shall be most •ormented, when ye shall drink of these ri•ers of brimstone? Or, will the sense of ••uching,
Or, whither •ill you say the sense of tasting shall be most •ormented, when you shall drink of these ri•ers of brimstone? Or, will the sense of ••uching,
when ye shall eter••lly be, as it were, suffocated with the ••oke of that sulphurious furnace that shall •ever be quenched? O think you if Cain ••ould come from hell and preach that do••rine, that we should not persecute the ••ints, would we listen unto him? If Ab•••on should come from hell,
when you shall eter••lly be, as it were, suffocated with the ••oke of that sulphurous furnace that shall •ever be quenched? O think you if Cain ••ould come from hell and preach that do••rine, that we should not persecute the ••ints, would we listen unto him? If Ab•••on should come from hell,
and should ••each against the evil of ambition, would ye, 〈 ◊ 〉 unto him? And if Achitophel should 〈 ◊ 〉 from the dead and preach that doctrine ••to you, Let not the wise man glory in his ••sdome, would we stop our ears? Or if 〈 ◊ 〉 would come from hell and preach to 〈 ◊ 〉 the evil of hypocrisie, in betraying the 〈 ◊ 〉 of man with a kisse, would we believe 〈 ◊ 〉? Or if Dives that is recorded in the •ospel should come from hell,
and should ••each against the evil of ambition, would you, 〈 ◊ 〉 unto him? And if Ahithophel should 〈 ◊ 〉 from the dead and preach that Doctrine ••to you, Let not the wise man glory in his ••sdome, would we stop our ears? Or if 〈 ◊ 〉 would come from hell and preach to 〈 ◊ 〉 the evil of hypocrisy, in betraying the 〈 ◊ 〉 of man with a kiss, would we believe 〈 ◊ 〉? Or if Dives that is recorded in the •ospel should come from hell,
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SERMON II. 2 Pet. 1.4. Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious Promises, that by these you might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
SERMON II 2 Pet. 1.4. Whereby Are given unto us exceeding great and precious Promises, that by these you might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
There are these two things that we would •ave Christians principally to study. 1. That ye would be much in the study of these wrongs and injuries that ye have done to Christ:
There Are these two things that we would •ave Christians principally to study. 1. That you would be much in the study of these wrongs and injuries that you have done to christ:
And, 2. that ye would be much •n the study of these infinite acts of precious •ondescendency that Christ hath manifested •owards you, that the one may provoke you •nto sorrow and humility,
And, 2. that you would be much •n the study of these infinite acts of precious •ondescendency that christ hath manifested •owards you, that the one may provoke you •nto sorrow and humility,
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though we may say upon the contrary, that we hav• a cursed arte of forgetting them our selves ▪ There are these three things that Christian• doth forget;
though we may say upon the contrary, that we hav• a cursed art of forgetting them our selves ▪ There Are these three things that Christian• does forget;
they forget much Christ, tha• is the great author of the promises, so tha• he may charge them with this, Why have 〈 ◊ 〉 forgotten me? 2. They forget their mercies,
they forget much christ, tha• is the great author of the promises, so tha• he may charge them with this, Why have 〈 ◊ 〉 forgotten me? 2. They forget their Mercies,
And is there not this also th•• testifieth our undervaluings of Christ, tha• we slight so much, secret and retired correspondance and communion with him? 〈 ◊ 〉 suppose there are some that are here, whos• consciences beareth them record, they do not exercise themselves unto godlinesse,
And is there not this also th•• Testifieth our undervaluings of christ, tha• we slight so much, secret and retired correspondance and communion with him? 〈 ◊ 〉 suppose there Are Some that Are Here, whos• Consciences bears them record, they do not exercise themselves unto godliness,
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and such a spirit of undervaluing of Christ? I suppose, that if there were a Chronicle written of all the lives of the Saints that have been since Adams dayes,
and such a Spirit of undervaluing of christ? I suppose, that if there were a Chronicle written of all the lives of the Saints that have been since Adams days,
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and the Christians of this time should read over that Chronicle, when they should begin and read the life of Adam, they might put this to the close of it, my life is not like his,
and the Christians of this time should read over that Chronicle, when they should begin and read the life of Adam, they might put this to the close of it, my life is not like his,
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But to come to the words, we told you at the last occasion tha• we spake upon them, that there were these things concerning the promises holden forth in them. 1. The rise of the promises is holden forth in these words, Whereby, or as we cleared the words may be thus rendered, by whom, which relateth unto Jesus Christ.
But to come to the words, we told you At the last occasion tha• we spoke upon them, that there were these things Concerning the promises held forth in them. 1. The rise of the promises is held forth in these words, Whereby, or as we cleared the words may be thus rendered, by whom, which relateth unto jesus christ.
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There is that second property of the promises, that they are unchangeable, holden forth in that word, Given, the gifts and calling of God being without repentance. And the third property of the promises was, That they were exceeding great ▪ And the fourth, That they were exceeding precious.
There is that second property of the promises, that they Are unchangeable, held forth in that word, Given, the Gifts and calling of God being without Repentance. And the third property of the promises was, That they were exceeding great ▪ And the fourth, That they were exceeding precious.
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The third thing concerning the promises, holden forth in the words, is the advantage• that floweth to a Christian by the promise• that by them they might be made partakers o• the divine nature.
The third thing Concerning the promises, held forth in the words, is the advantage• that flows to a Christian by the promise• that by them they might be made partakers o• the divine nature.
And the last thing concerning them was that time when the promises were especially accomplished, it was then when we had escaped the pollutions of the world throug• lust.
And the last thing Concerning them was that time when the promises were especially accomplished, it was then when we had escaped the pollutions of the world throug• lust.
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and had •ight unto it, it was through the bloud of his •rosse : and it is clear in Ephes. 3.9. that the promises of the Gospel were given unto us in him, that is, through the purchase of him, •nd his merits: and 1 Pet. 1.19. where we are said to be bought by his bloud :
and had •ight unto it, it was through the blood of his •rosse: and it is clear in Ephesians 3.9. that the promises of the Gospel were given unto us in him, that is, through the purchase of him, •nd his merits: and 1 Pet. 1.19. where we Are said to be bought by his blood:
Secondly, Christ may be said to be •he fountain of the Promises, in this respect, •hat hee is the Person unto whom the promises of the Covenant are first made,
Secondly, christ may be said to be •he fountain of the Promises, in this respect, •hat he is the Person unto whom the promises of the Covenant Are First made,
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but as •nto one, that is Christ ; and it is clear from 2 Tim. 1.9. where the promises of Grace •nd Salvation are said to be given unto us in •im before the world was made :
but as •nto one, that is christ; and it is clear from 2 Tim. 1.9. where the promises of Grace •nd Salvation Are said to be given unto us in •im before the world was made:
It is true, •hat the promises are not given to Christ, considered only as the Son of God, (for so he had no other relation to us then the Fa•her of the holy Ghost) but yet they are,
It is true, •hat the promises Are not given to christ, considered only as the Son of God, (for so he had no other Relation to us then the Fa•her of the holy Ghost) but yet they Are,
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first, made to him as the Mediator and head •f his Church, and as that blessed Dayes man, •nd King of Saints, and the Great Lord •eeper of all the Rights of the young heirs of Glory;
First, made to him as the Mediator and head •f his Church, and as that blessed Days man, •nd King of Saints, and the Great Lord •eeper of all the Rights of the young Heirs of Glory;
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Thirdly, There is this •espect, in which Christ may be said to be •he fountain of the promises, that he it is •y whom we have a right unto all the promises;
Thirdly, There is this •espect, in which christ may be said to be •he fountain of the promises, that he it is •y whom we have a right unto all the promises;
If once a soul close with Christ in the Covenant of Promise, there is not one promise in Scripture but he may write this superscription abov• it, This is mine, this is mine.
If once a soul close with christ in the Covenant of Promise, there is not one promise in Scripture but he may write this superscription abov• it, This is mine, this is mine.
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and maketh us t• rest upon them, and to believe them, thi• David did acknowledge, Psal. 119.49. Re•member thy word unto thy servant, upon whic• thou hast caused me to hope :
and makes us t• rest upon them, and to believe them, thi• David did acknowledge, Psalm 119.49. Re•member thy word unto thy servant, upon whic• thou hast caused me to hope:
and it is clear, Ephes. 2.8 ▪ where faith is called the gift of God, eve• faith to believe the promises, it is the roy•• donation and gift of Christ.
and it is clear, Ephesians 2.8 ▪ where faith is called the gift of God, eve• faith to believe the promises, it is the roy•• donation and gift of christ.
Christ giveth us strengt• to obey the condition that is annexed to th• promise, and Christ he infuseth habitua• grace in us, by which we may be helped 〈 ◊ 〉 exercise faith upon the promises;
christ gives us strengt• to obey the condition that is annexed to th• promise, and christ he infuseth habitua• grace in us, by which we may be helped 〈 ◊ 〉 exercise faith upon the promises;
Sixthly ▪ The last respect in which Christ may be sai• to be the fountain of the promises, is, Th•• all the promises of the everlasting Covenan• they have their accomplishment throgh hi• according to that word, 2 Cor. 1.20.
Sixthly ▪ The last respect in which christ may be sai• to be the fountain of the promises, is, Th•• all the promises of the everlasting Covenan• they have their accomplishment through hi• according to that word, 2 Cor. 1.20.
That which secondly we shall speak to from this, that Christ is the fountain of the promises, shall be to presse upon Christians these three excellent and soul concerning duties.
That which secondly we shall speak to from this, that christ is the fountain of the promises, shall be to press upon Christians these three excellent and soul Concerning duties.
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O but if a Christian did believe that the promise that he hath for his daily bread, it was bought with the blood of the second Person of the blessed Trinity, would he not have an high account of that promise? And let me tell you, it is impossible for the promises to be in high account with you, till once ye reduce them unto their •ise, and to their fountain:
Oh but if a Christian did believe that the promise that he hath for his daily bred, it was bought with the blood of the second Person of the blessed Trinity, would he not have an high account of that promise? And let me tell you, it is impossible for the promises to be in high account with you, till once you reduce them unto their •ise, and to their fountain:
and from thence they have •lowed unto you, and then when this is be•ieved, how shall ye sit down and comfort your •elves in the promises, and rejoyce exceeding•y in them.
and from thence they have •lowed unto you, and then when this is be•ieved, how shall you fit down and Comfort your •elves in the promises, and rejoice exceeding•y in them.
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The second duty that we presse upon you •rom this, is, That since Christ is the foun•ain and original of the Promises, be much 〈 ◊ 〉 the application of the Promises:
The second duty that we press upon you •rom this, is, That since christ is the foun•ain and original of the Promises, be much 〈 ◊ 〉 the application of the Promises:
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Then from that ye may infer, I have a right to the promises, and are not these glad tiding•? I know there are some that are under such convictions of their sin, tha• they think it boldness to apply the promises ▪ But I would say this unto you, that if y•• were under sensible convictions of your lostnesse, ye would give a world for an hair o• a promise whereby to hang:
Then from that you may infer, I have a right to the promises, and Are not these glad tiding•? I know there Are Some that Are under such convictions of their since, tha• they think it boldness to apply the promises ▪ But I would say this unto you, that if y•• were under sensible convictions of your lostnesse, you would give a world for an hair o• a promise whereby to hang:
if ye will look to these grea• promises of the everlasting Covenant, are they not given to that Christian that is under a need, Isai. 55.1, 2. and Matth. 11.28 where the great promise of the Gospel 〈 ◊ 〉 given out,
if you will look to these grea• promises of the everlasting Covenant, Are they not given to that Christian that is under a need, Isaiah 55.1, 2. and Matthew 11.28 where the great promise of the Gospel 〈 ◊ 〉 given out,
and the invitation of Jesu• Christ, is unto these that are weary and heav• laden. Christ would account it an excellen• courtesie, that ye would not dispute, bu• believe,
and the invitation of Jesu• christ, is unto these that Are weary and heav• laden. christ would account it an excellen• courtesy, that you would not dispute, bu• believe,
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and that ye would look upon you• necessities as his call to believe the promise ▪ 2. A person that hath a high account of th• Promises, he hath a right to apply the pro•mises:
and that you would look upon you• necessities as his call to believe the promise ▪ 2. A person that hath a high account of th• Promises, he hath a right to apply the pro•mises:
Would yo• •now the reason that Christ is not acounte• matchlesse, it is because of this, our necessities of the promises is not alwayes within our sight,
Would yo• •now the reason that christ is not acounte• matchless, it is Because of this, our necessities of the promises is not always within our sighed,
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to meet with a word of promise born in upon his spirit, that doth uphold him in the day of his triall, he may probably conclude he hath a right to believe that promise. 4 There is that evidence, persons that have an high account of the promises, they have a right to apply the promises, it is an excellent and most concerning work for a Christian to believe the excellency of the promises,
to meet with a word of promise born in upon his Spirit, that does uphold him in the day of his trial, he may probably conclude he hath a right to believe that promise. 4 There is that evidence, Persons that have an high account of the promises, they have a right to apply the promises, it is an excellent and most Concerning work for a Christian to believe the excellency of the promises,
when they are sweet to his taste, and are the refreshing and rejoycing of his heart, that is an undeniable sign that h• hath a right to make use of such promises ▪ Were your souls never refreshed by readin• of the boundlesse Covenant of love, an• the sweet promises that are in it? I woul• have Christians marking these promises tha• have upholden them in their straits, I woul• have them marking the promises that hav• been lively to their souls,
when they Are sweet to his taste, and Are the refreshing and rejoicing of his heart, that is an undeniable Signen that h• hath a right to make use of such promises ▪ Were your Souls never refreshed by readin• of the boundless Covenant of love, an• the sweet promises that Are in it? I woul• have Christians marking these promises tha• have upholden them in their straits, I woul• have them marking the promises that hav• been lively to their Souls,
and 〈 ◊ 〉 would have a Christian marking the time o• the accomplishment of the Promises, i• which he will see infinite wisdome shining i• ordering the accomplishment of the pro•mises to such a time.
and 〈 ◊ 〉 would have a Christian marking the time o• the accomplishment of the Promises, i• which he will see infinite Wisdom shining i• ordering the accomplishment of the pro•mises to such a time.
when the promises are accomplished (as ye will find often in Scripture) and by all this, ye should find such a reviving an• profitable delight in the promises, that should give a very full evidence of your righ• unto them. 6. Lastly,
when the promises Are accomplished (as you will find often in Scripture) and by all this, you should find such a reviving an• profitable delight in the promises, that should give a very full evidence of your righ• unto them. 6. Lastly,
when 〈 ◊ 〉 Christian is convinced, there is no joy to be had under such a crosse but in the faith o• the promises, that is an evidence that th•• person hath a right to the promises.
when 〈 ◊ 〉 Christian is convinced, there is no joy to be had under such a cross but in the faith o• the promises, that is an evidence that th•• person hath a right to the promises.
and your little exercise o• faith? I would pose you with this, when last studied ye to apply any promise of the Covenant of Grace? When last did ye exercise saith upon any of them? Shall I tell you what is the practise of the most part of us, we study perhaps to apply one promise,
and your little exercise o• faith? I would pose you with this, when last studied you to apply any promise of the Covenant of Grace? When last did you exercise Says upon any of them? Shall I tell you what is the practice of the most part of us, we study perhaps to apply one promise,
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The second thing that I shall speak to upon the application of the promise, shall be to propose unto you some rules that ye would make use of in the application of them,
The second thing that I shall speak to upon the application of the promise, shall be to propose unto you Some rules that you would make use of in the application of them,
First, Study these four things, one is the •aithfulnesse and truth of the promises, that •uch a thing is the saying of him that is the faithful witnesse, and Amen :
First, Study these four things, one is the •aithfulnesse and truth of the promises, that •uch a thing is the saying of him that is the faithful witness, and Amen:
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This was the practice of Paul, 1 Tim. 1.15. the way how •e was brought to make application of the promise, was, 1. by laying down that conclusion, this is a faithfull saying; and Rev. •2.
This was the practice of Paul, 1 Tim. 1.15. the Way how •e was brought to make application of the promise, was, 1. by laying down that conclusion, this is a faithful saying; and Rev. •2.
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from the beginning to the 6. verse, when •here are great promises made, and much •poken to the commendation of heaven, this is subjoyned in the 6. verse, These are the faithfull and true sayings of God :
from the beginning to the 6. verse, when •here Are great promises made, and much •poken to the commendation of heaven, this is subjoined in the 6. verse, These Are the faithful and true sayings of God:
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except ye believe the truth of the promises; and this was the practice of David, 2 Sam. 7.28. Thy words are truth, O Lord, he subjoyned th•• unto the actual application of the promises. 2. Study the sweetn•sse and excellency of the promises, this was the practice of Paul, 1 Tim. 1.15. This is a faithfull saying, and then he subjoyneth, and worthy of all acceptation:
except you believe the truth of the promises; and this was the practice of David, 2 Sam. 7.28. Thy words Are truth, Oh Lord, he subjoined th•• unto the actual application of the promises. 2. Study the sweetn•sse and excellency of the promises, this was the practice of Paul, 1 Tim. 1.15. This is a faithful saying, and then he subjoineth, and worthy of all acceptation:
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he had an higher account of the Promises, then to divide the spoil after war. 3. Let the Christian study the necessity that he hath of the promise, that there is no way of winning above that neces•sity but the closing with the promise, an• laying hold upon it. 4. Lastly, A Christi•an would study the suitablenesse that is in th• promise to answer their necessities, that i• they be under need, there is a preciou• way of remedy manifested unto them by these.
he had an higher account of the Promises, then to divide the spoil After war. 3. Let the Christian study the necessity that he hath of the promise, that there is no Way of winning above that neces•sity but the closing with the promise, an• laying hold upon it. 4. Lastly, A Christi•an would study the suitableness that is in th• promise to answer their necessities, that i• they be under need, there is a preciou• Way of remedy manifested unto them by these.
The second rule that we would prescrib• in the application of the promises, is, Tha• ye do not expect sensible comforts immediately after ye have believed the promise, a Christian may apply the promises,
The second Rule that we would prescrib• in the application of the promises, is, Tha• you do not expect sensible comforts immediately After you have believed the promise, a Christian may apply the promises,
and yet he is a believer of the promises in the mean time, as the words following doth clear, Quicken me according to thy word, he layeth claim to the promise,
and yet he is a believer of the promises in the mean time, as the words following does clear, Quicken me according to thy word, he Layeth claim to the promise,
A Christian after he hath believed •he promise, he would put a blank in Christs hand concerning the sweetnesse of the promises to be made out in its own time.
A Christian After he hath believed •he promise, he would put a blank in Christ hand Concerning the sweetness of the promises to be made out in its own time.
but as for sense, as for quickening, as for comforting, as for receiving, ye must put a blank in the hand of Christ to dispense these things to you as he seeth fit.
but as for sense, as for quickening, as for comforting, as for receiving, you must put a blank in the hand of christ to dispense these things to you as he sees fit.
I would say this to a Christian, that ye may oftentimes suspect the promise is not near to be accomplished when reason saith, Behold the word of the Lo•• cometh, and that oftimes the Lord is neare• when we begin to passe a conclusion, the Word is not at hand,
I would say this to a Christian, that you may oftentimes suspect the promise is not near to be accomplished when reason Says, Behold the word of the Lo•• comes, and that Oftimes the Lord is neare• when we begin to pass a conclusion, the Word is not At hand,
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and the time of the accomplishment of the promise is not near ▪ Certainly many times before Christ accomplish the promises, he will learn us to be liv•ing above sense and reason,
and the time of the accomplishment of the promise is not near ▪ Certainly many times before christ accomplish the promises, he will Learn us to be liv•ing above sense and reason,
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And may we not cry out, Who ca• take up the wayes of God, whose wa•es ar• more subtil than the way of an eagle in the ai• or the way of a serpent upon the rock,
And may we not cry out, Who ca• take up the ways of God, whose wa•es ar• more subtle than the Way of an Eagl in the ai• or the Way of a serpent upon the rock,
or the wa• of a ship upon the sea, &c. The fourth rule that we would prescribe unto you in the application of the promises, is, That ye would close absolutely with the promises, I mean, without limiting the only One.
or the wa• of a ship upon the sea, etc. The fourth Rule that we would prescribe unto you in the application of the promises, is, That you would close absolutely with the promises, I mean, without limiting the only One.
we will close with the promise, but with this restraint laid upon Christ, That whensoever we begin to believe the promises, all things might go as we desire:
we will close with the promise, but with this restraint laid upon christ, That whensoever we begin to believe the promises, all things might go as we desire:
and this is the great occasion that we do so frequently reject our confidence, and do refuse our hope when God doth not answer our peremptory expectations.
and this is the great occasion that we do so frequently reject our confidence, and do refuse our hope when God does not answer our peremptory Expectations.
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There is a threefold sight of Christ that a Christian should have when he applyeth the promises, a Christian should have a sight of the boundlesse and condescending love of Christ, that so he may be constrained to hope,
There is a threefold sighed of christ that a Christian should have when he Applieth the promises, a Christian should have a sighed of the boundless and condescending love of christ, that so he may be constrained to hope,
and may be constrained to love. 2. A Christian should eye the faithfulnesse and unchangeableness of Christ, •hat what his blessed lips have spoken, he will also do, and what he hath said, he will likewise bring to passe.
and may be constrained to love. 2. A Christian should eye the faithfulness and unchangeableness of christ, •hat what his blessed lips have spoken, he will also do, and what he hath said, he will likewise bring to pass.
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And O when shall we have occasion to sing that song, What hath God wrought for us, which was the song •hat Balaam sung who yet was but a profane wretch.
And Oh when shall we have occasion to sing that song, What hath God wrought for us, which was the song •hat balaam sung who yet was but a profane wretch.
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6. There is this rule that we would prescribe unto you in the application of the promises, that a Christian after he hath applyed them, he would be much in the exercise of Prayer for the accomplishment of these promises;
6. There is this Rule that we would prescribe unto you in the application of the promises, that a Christian After he hath applied them, he would be much in the exercise of Prayer for the accomplishment of these promises;
And in Ier. 29.10, and 12. where the time is coming, when God would accomplis• his good word (as he speaketh) that is subjoyned in vers. 12. Then shall ye call upon me ▪ and seek after me :
And in Jeremiah 29.10, and 12. where the time is coming, when God would accomplis• his good word (as he speaks) that is subjoined in vers. 12. Then shall you call upon me ▪ and seek After me:
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And Daniel 9.2, 3 ▪ when Daniel knew that the promise 〈 ◊ 〉 near the time of its accomplishment, the• hee set himself by prayer and supplication 〈 ◊ 〉 seek the face of God.
And daniel 9.2, 3 ▪ when daniel knew that the promise 〈 ◊ 〉 near the time of its accomplishment, the• he Set himself by prayer and supplication 〈 ◊ 〉 seek the face of God.
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The smallest mercy that a Christian meeteth with, if he can call it Samuel ▪ that is, The son of prayer, and 〈 ◊ 〉 ye can call it Isaac, that is, The childe of promise, he may then,
The Smallest mercy that a Christian meeteth with, if he can call it Samuel ▪ that is, The son of prayer, and 〈 ◊ 〉 you can call it Isaac, that is, The child of promise, he may then,
O but to eat and drink, taking these things as the accomplishment of the promises, this would make us eat our bread with singleness of heart, and much chearfulnesse.
O but to eat and drink, taking these things as the accomplishment of the promises, this would make us eat our bred with singleness of heart, and much cheerfulness.
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and a Christian is •ot much in the exercise of Prayer in the •ccomplishment of it, one to a hundred if •ee loose not the sanctified use of the accom•lishment of that promise.
and a Christian is •ot much in the exercise of Prayer in the •ccomplishment of it, one to a hundred if •ee lose not the sanctified use of the accom•lishment of that promise.
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And the last word that I would •ay to this, is, That a Christian who believeth •he promises, notwithstanding that dispen•ations seem to contradict it, that promise •hall be made most refreshfull unto his spirit, when it is accomplished.
And the last word that I would •ay to this, is, That a Christian who Believeth •he promises, notwithstanding that dispen•ations seem to contradict it, that promise •hall be made most refreshful unto his Spirit, when it is accomplished.
but it will impare the sweetnesse of •he promise when it is accomplished, ex•ept so far, that the transcendant and free •ove of Christ is seen in the accomplishment •f them, notwithstanding of our misbe•ief.
but it will impare the sweetness of •he promise when it is accomplished, ex•ept so Far, that the Transcendent and free •ove of christ is seen in the accomplishment •f them, notwithstanding of our misbe•ief.
The last rule that I shall offer a Christia• •n his application of the promises, when ye meet with objections that yee cannot answer, but they do silence you;
The last Rule that I shall offer a Christia• •n his application of the promises, when you meet with objections that ye cannot answer, but they do silence you;
The weaknesse of his own body, and the deadnesse of Sarahs womb were so strong objections in the way of the accomplishment of the promises, that he could not answer them;
The weakness of his own body, and the deadness of Sarahs womb were so strong objections in the Way of the accomplishment of the promises, that he could not answer them;
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The third thing that we shall speak to, in relation to the application of the promises, shall be somewhat for helping a Christian that is standing at too great a distance, to get the promises applied.
The third thing that we shall speak to, in Relation to the application of the promises, shall be somewhat for helping a Christian that is standing At too great a distance, to get the promises applied.
When ye begin to apply a promise, ye may be helped in the Faith of applying promises ▪ by beholding these great records of the faithfulnesse of God that are extant.
When you begin to apply a promise, you may be helped in the Faith of applying promises ▪ by beholding these great records of the faithfulness of God that Are extant.
and strengthen you to believe the promises upon this acount. There is that •ord in Exod. 12.41. and 51. It is a most re•arkable saying, At the end of the four hundred •nd thirty-years, on that same very day, (there •as not one day missed after the time that •as set was accomplished) In that same very •ay they came out, and this is marked in ver. 51. •gain:
and strengthen you to believe the promises upon this account. There is that •ord in Exod 12.41. and 51. It is a most re•arkable saying, At the end of the four hundred •nd thirty-years, on that same very day, (there •as not one day missed After the time that •as Set was accomplished) In that same very •ay they Come out, and this is marked in ver. 51. •gain:
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And there is that word 1 Kings 8.56. •here Solomon, when he is singing most •weetly to God, he taketh an observation of •is, Loe (saith he) there hath not failed one •ord that God hath spoken to you by his servant Moses.
And there is that word 1 Kings 8.56. •here Solomon, when he is singing most •weetly to God, he Takes an observation of •is, Lo (Says he) there hath not failed one •ord that God hath spoken to you by his servant Moses.
that ye• study much the excellency of the promise• that is the most noble and excellent way 〈 ◊ 〉 move you to apply the promises, accordin• to that word, Psal. 119.111. I have ma• thy testimonies my heritage for ever ;
that ye• study much the excellency of the promise• that is the most noble and excellent Way 〈 ◊ 〉 move you to apply the promises, accordin• to that word, Psalm 119.111. I have ma• thy testimonies my heritage for ever;
This is clear in Zech. 12.1 ▪ where God going to passe many excelle•• promises, hee ushers in that discourse wi•• high and magestick description of his powe• in that hee streatcheth forth the heavens, 〈 ◊ 〉 layeth the foundation of the earth,
This is clear in Zechariah 12.1 ▪ where God going to pass many excelle•• promises, he ushers in that discourse wi•• high and majestic description of his powe• in that he streatcheth forth the heavens, 〈 ◊ 〉 Layeth the Foundation of the earth,
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and forme• the spirit of man within him. And this 〈 ◊ 〉 the practice of Abraham, Rom. 4.21. the 〈 ◊ 〉 how he came to believe the promise, He 〈 ◊ 〉 him able that had made it, that he 〈 ◊ 〉 perform it.
and forme• the Spirit of man within him. And this 〈 ◊ 〉 the practice of Abraham, Rom. 4.21. the 〈 ◊ 〉 how he Come to believe the promise, He 〈 ◊ 〉 him able that had made it, that he 〈 ◊ 〉 perform it.
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This was the way that 〈 ◊ 〉 came to the faith of the promises, Heb. 11. • ▪ Shee believed, 〈 ◊ 〉 the 〈 ◊ 〉 of it 〈 ◊ 〉 that shee judged him faithfull that had pr••mised.
This was the Way that 〈 ◊ 〉 Come to the faith of the promises, Hebrew 11. • ▪ She believed, 〈 ◊ 〉 the 〈 ◊ 〉 of it 〈 ◊ 〉 that she judged him faithful that had pr••mised.
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Now the last duty that wee would presse •rom this point, that Christ is the fountain of the promises, is, that wee may have an high esteem of the Promiser;
Now the last duty that we would press •rom this point, that christ is the fountain of the promises, is, that we may have an high esteem of the Promiser;
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and if yee will not take with the challenge, let your hearts but an•wer these two or three things: 1. Hath •ot the losse of things in the world affected •our heart more,
and if ye will not take with the challenge, let your hearts but an•wer these two or three things: 1. Hath •ot the loss of things in the world affected •our heart more,
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then ever absence from •hrist did? Hath it not? And can such a •oul say, I have an high account of the Pro•iser? Is it possible, that these that will •ourn more under the absence of their Idols •an for the want of him, that they can have 〈 ◊ 〉 high account of Jesus Christ? I am per••aded of this, there are some Merchants, 〈 ◊ 〉 the losse of their goods at the Sea, hath •••verted them from their nights rest, and 〈 ◊ 〉 absence from Christ never did divert 〈 ◊ 〉 from their sleep one hour.
then ever absence from •hrist did? Hath it not? And can such a •oul say, I have an high account of the Pro•iser? Is it possible, that these that will •ourn more under the absence of their Idols •an for the want of him, that they can have 〈 ◊ 〉 high account of jesus christ? I am per••aded of this, there Are Some Merchant's, 〈 ◊ 〉 the loss of their goods At the Sea, hath •••verted them from their nights rest, and 〈 ◊ 〉 absence from christ never did divert 〈 ◊ 〉 from their sleep one hour.
Is not this true, that the increase 〈 ◊ 〉 wine and oyl, and of silver and gold hath affected your hearts more with joy than ever Christ did? And have you a high esteem of the Promiser? 3. Are you taking delight to entertain fellowship and communion with the Promiser;
Is not this true, that the increase 〈 ◊ 〉 wine and oil, and of silver and gold hath affected your hearts more with joy than ever christ did? And have you a high esteem of the Promiser? 3. are you taking delight to entertain fellowship and communion with the Promiser;
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Is this true? When went you to your prayers, but yee wearied ere yee went away? And have yee a high account of the Promiser? Is not that th• language of your hearts;
Is this true? When went you to your Prayers, but ye wearied ere ye went away? And have ye a high account of the Promiser? Is not that th• language of your hearts;
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if there were n• eye to take notice of you, would you 〈 ◊ 〉 slight secret prayer, would you not sligh• Family Prayer? Wee love not to serve Je•sus Christ.
if there were n• eye to take notice of you, would you 〈 ◊ 〉 slight secret prayer, would you not sligh• Family Prayer? we love not to serve Je•sus christ.
I know there are atheists her• that would love to go to heaven witho•• Faith, Love, Prayer and Repentance, the• would love to go to heaven by a way th•• never one went before them.
I know there Are atheists her• that would love to go to heaven witho•• Faith, Love, Prayer and Repentance, the• would love to go to heaven by a Way th•• never one went before them.
O rememb•• and comfort your selves in the thoughts 〈 ◊ 〉 the blessed day which Christ (after hee 〈 ◊ 〉 past the sentence of condemnation upon 〈 ◊ 〉 wicked) shall go in upon the head of 〈 ◊ 〉 Troups of the first born, hee shall walk 〈 ◊ 〉 before us through the Ports of the New J••rusalem, having Crowns of Immortal Glo•• upon his head,
Oh rememb•• and Comfort your selves in the thoughts 〈 ◊ 〉 the blessed day which christ (After he 〈 ◊ 〉 past the sentence of condemnation upon 〈 ◊ 〉 wicked) shall go in upon the head of 〈 ◊ 〉 Troops of the First born, he shall walk 〈 ◊ 〉 before us through the Ports of the New J••rusalem, having Crowns of Immortal Glo•• upon his head,
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and then shall follow aft•• Him His Angels, and then shall follow aft•• Him the blessed company of the first 〈 ◊ 〉 every one having the Harps of God in the •and,
and then shall follow aft•• Him His Angels, and then shall follow aft•• Him the blessed company of the First 〈 ◊ 〉 every one having the Harps of God in the •and,
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so I say, all the ••rses that are in Deut. 26.27, 28. and all the ••rses that are within the volumn of the Book 〈 ◊ 〉 this Covenant, they shall be yea and Amen 〈 ◊ 〉 a despised Christ,
so I say, all the ••rses that Are in Deuteronomy 26.27, 28. and all the ••rses that Are within the Volume of the Book 〈 ◊ 〉 this Covenant, they shall be yea and Amen 〈 ◊ 〉 a despised christ,
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SERMON III. 2 Pet. 1.4. Whereby are given unt• us exceeding great and precious Promises, that by these you might b• partakers of the divine nature, hav•ing escaped the corruption that is i• the world through lust.
SERMON III. 2 Pet. 1.4. Whereby Are given unt• us exceeding great and precious Promises, that by these you might b• partakers of the divine nature, hav•ing escaped the corruption that is i• the world through lust.
SOmetimes the soul of a Christian do•• move in the paths of God, and in th• wayes towards Zion as the chariots 〈 ◊ 〉 Aminadab, when they are under the so•• enliving and quickening influences of heave• and sometimes the soul of a Christian do•• move in those blessed paths as Pharaohs ch••riots, they drive most heavily, when there•• a cloud between the precious face of Chr••• and them:
Sometime the soul of a Christian do•• move in the paths of God, and in th• ways towards Zion as the chariots 〈 ◊ 〉 Aminadab, when they Are under the so•• enliving and quickening influences of heave• and sometime the soul of a Christian do•• move in those blessed paths as Pharaohs ch••riots, they drive most heavily, when there•• a cloud between the precious face of Chr••• and them:
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there are some th•• Christ carrieth to heaven in a chariot pav•• with love, that all alongs their life they 〈 ◊ 〉 living within sight of that promised La•• and are taken up with the refreshing fo•• tastes of the heavenly joyes;
there Are Some th•• christ Carrieth to heaven in a chariot pav•• with love, that all alongs their life they 〈 ◊ 〉 living within sighed of that promised La•• and Are taken up with the refreshing fo•• tastes of the heavenly Joys;
and such a one was Iob. 3. There are some that Christ carryeth to Heaven in a fiery chariot, that all alongs their life they are under distracting terrours of the most High,
and such a one was Job 3. There Are Some that christ Carrieth to Heaven in a fiery chariot, that all alongs their life they Are under distracting terrors of the most High,
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O fear that •nxious disappointment that many of you (it is like) will meet with? An hypocrite hee hath strong hopes, hee hath strong idols, •nd hee hath strong delusions, these are his three attendants.
O Fear that •nxious disappointment that many of you (it is like) will meet with? an hypocrite he hath strong hope's, he hath strong Idols, •nd he hath strong delusions, these Are his three attendants.
And there are some that Satan carryeth to hell in a chariot of profa•ity and ignorance of God, whose judgement goeth before hand, and they are known that •hey are going there.
And there Are Some that Satan Carrieth to hell in a chariot of profa•ity and ignorance of God, whose judgement Goes before hand, and they Are known that •hey Are going there.
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And there are some •hat Satan carryeth to hell in a chariot of civility, whose Religion stands in this, con•erning the letter of the Law to bee blamelesse.
And there Are Some •hat Satan Carrieth to hell in a chariot of civility, whose Religion Stands in this, con•erning the Letter of the Law to be blameless.
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And certainly, believing of the promises ▪ and studying to exercise faith upon them, 〈 ◊ 〉 that which might prevent many of these damnable soul destroying and murdering delusions that are within some of our beast•.
And Certainly, believing of the promises ▪ and studying to exercise faith upon them, 〈 ◊ 〉 that which might prevent many of these damnable soul destroying and murdering delusions that Are within Some of our beast•.
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O Christians and expectants of He•ven, would you know what is the rise of 〈 ◊ 〉 the sad things that have befallen you in the•• dayes? It is this in short, ye believe not th• promises.
O Christians and expectants of He•ven, would you know what is the rise of 〈 ◊ 〉 the sad things that have befallen you in the•• days? It is this in short, you believe not th• promises.
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O Christian, wh•• is the rise of your little mortification? 〈 ◊ 〉 it not because ye believe not the promises for by them ye should be made partakers 〈 ◊ 〉 the divine nature.
O Christian, wh•• is the rise of your little mortification? 〈 ◊ 〉 it not Because you believe not the promises for by them you should be made partakers 〈 ◊ 〉 the divine nature.
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What a heart is that, O Christian, that can neither believe promises, believe threatnings, nor obey commands? What a heart is that, that can neither sorrow for sin,
What a heart is that, Oh Christian, that can neither believe promises, believe threatenings, nor obey commands? What a heart is that, that can neither sorrow for since,
At the last occasion that we spake upon these words, we spake a little to the first •hing in them, which was the rise and originall of the promises, holden forth in that word, Whereby, or by whom. The second •hing in the words, was the properties of •he promises;
At the last occasion that we spoke upon these words, we spoke a little to the First •hing in them, which was the rise and original of the promises, held forth in that word, Whereby, or by whom. The second •hing in the words, was the properties of •he promises;
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Hence you will see that oft times the tenor of the Covenant of Grace runs upon that strain, I will give you, as i• clear, Ier. 32.39. I will give you one heart, and Ezek. 36.26. I will give you a new heart, and Ezek. 11.19. I will give you ;
Hence you will see that oft times the tenor of the Covenant of Grace runs upon that strain, I will give you, as i• clear, Jeremiah 32.39. I will give you one heart, and Ezekiel 36.26. I will give you a new heart, and Ezekiel 11.19. I will give you;
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Now in speaking upon this first property of the promises, to wit, their freedom, I shall speak a little unto these two, the first thing shall be to point out unto you the way how a Christian may win to the distinct uptaking of the freedom of the promises ▪ and then I shall from thence presse some duties.
Now in speaking upon this First property of the promises, to wit, their freedom, I shall speak a little unto these two, the First thing shall be to point out unto you the Way how a Christian may win to the distinct uptaking of the freedom of the promises ▪ and then I shall from thence press Some duties.
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And in short, as to the first, we conceive that a Christian may win unto the distinct uptaking of the freedom of the promises, by these Considerations. 1. Let a Christian cast his eye upon the sweet rise,
And in short, as to the First, we conceive that a Christian may win unto the distinct uptaking of the freedom of the promises, by these Considerations. 1. Let a Christian cast his eye upon the sweet rise,
this is clear, Deut. 7 ▪ 7. where God giving a reason of all the great things that he had performed for them, he setteth down the rise of it, Because I loved you, saith he:
this is clear, Deuteronomy 7 ▪ 7. where God giving a reason of all the great things that he had performed for them, he sets down the rise of it, Because I loved you, Says he:
and it is clear, 2. Sam. 7.2. where David having received many precious promises, hee setteth down the rise of all these in that verse, For the words sake, saith he, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all these things to make them known to thy servant.
and it is clear, 2. Sam. 7.2. where David having received many precious promises, he sets down the rise of all these in that verse, For the words sake, Says he, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all these things to make them known to thy servant.
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To perform the mercy to Abraham, which is the Promises, and they are so called, because mercy and boundlesse love is the sole fountain and spring of all these promises.
To perform the mercy to Abraham, which is the Promises, and they Are so called, Because mercy and boundless love is the sole fountain and spring of all these promises.
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Secondly, Consider the persons who have right to make use of the promises? Must not the promises be free when the proclamation is upon these tearms, Rev. 22.17.
Secondly, Consider the Persons who have right to make use of the promises? Must not the promises be free when the proclamation is upon these terms, Rev. 22.17.
It is known that Faith is the condition of the promises, and it is certain Christ giveth a Believer that condition as well as hee giveth him the promise, Philip 1 29. To you it is given to believe, and Eph. 2.8 ▪ It is the gift of God :
It is known that Faith is the condition of the promises, and it is certain christ gives a Believer that condition as well as he gives him the promise, Philip 1 29. To you it is given to believe, and Ephesians 2.8 ▪ It is the gift of God:
Hence yee will see in Ezek. 16.60, 61. that when the promises are accomplished, then God requireth confusion and blushing of face, because of their former wayes: and Ezek. 36.31.
Hence ye will see in Ezekiel 16.60, 61. that when the promises Are accomplished, then God requires confusion and blushing of face, Because of their former ways: and Ezekiel 36.31.
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And if there were no other thing to speak the freedome of the promises, but the trysting of the accomplishment of them with such a frame, it were more then suff•cient:
And if there were no other thing to speak the freedom of the promises, but the trysting of the accomplishment of them with such a frame, it were more then suff•cient:
But besides this, see Davids practice, 2 Sam. 7.8. hee readeth the freedome of the promises from his own imperfections, What am I (saith hee) and what is my fathers house, that thou shouldest have brought mee hitherto? And even in the same Text, there is an Emphasis in that word, to us, Whereby are given to us, as if the Apostle did say, to prove that the promises are gifts:
But beside this, see Davids practice, 2 Sam. 7.8. he readeth the freedom of the promises from his own imperfections, What am I (Says he) and what is my Father's house, that thou Shouldst have brought me hitherto? And even in the same Text, there is an Emphasis in that word, to us, Whereby Are given to us, as if the Apostle did say, to prove that the promises Are Gifts:
Fifthly, Yee may read the freedom of the Promises, if yee will consider and take up the infinite fulnesse and all-sufficiency of the Promiser, that there is nothing without himself that can perswade him to give such promises.
Fifthly, Ye may read the freedom of the Promises, if ye will Consider and take up the infinite fullness and All-sufficiency of the Promiser, that there is nothing without himself that can persuade him to give such promises.
when hee is making the Covenant with Abraham, hee putteth it still in the Frontispiece of the Covenant, I am God all-sufficient, as it were, to put off all thoughts of merit that Abraham might have,
when he is making the Covenant with Abraham, he putteth it still in the Frontispiece of the Covenant, I am God All-sufficient, as it were, to put off all thoughts of merit that Abraham might have,
and that Abraham might bee perswaded of this, that there was not any imaginable perfection in himself, that could be the ground and rise of such promises.
and that Abraham might be persuaded of this, that there was not any imaginable perfection in himself, that could be the ground and rise of such promises.
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But when a Christian shall compare himself, and the greatnesse of the promises together, hee cannot but then sing that blessed song, These are the gifts and donations of God,
But when a Christian shall compare himself, and the greatness of the promises together, he cannot but then sing that blessed song, These Are the Gifts and donations of God,
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The first, That since the promises of God, are free, then as you would not destroy your own souls, bee much in making use and application of the Promises:
The First, That since the promises of God, Are free, then as you would not destroy your own Souls, be much in making use and application of the Promises:
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Are not the promises your life? Did not all the Saints that went to heaven before us go to heaven, living upon the promises? There was not a step of Abrahams life,
are not the promises your life? Did not all the Saints that went to heaven before us go to heaven, living upon the promises? There was not a step of Abrahams life,
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The first is this, There are some Christians that will not apply the promises, because they are under the convictions of their own infirmities, and of their own basenesse:
The First is this, There Are Some Christians that will not apply the promises, Because they Are under the convictions of their own infirmities, and of their own baseness:
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for as we cleared the last day, necessity giveth • right in making use of the promises. 2. I would say, I am certainly perswaded, that sensible necessity would cut short many of our formal debates, in closing with the promises, necessities (as ye use to speak) hath no Law, and necessity hath no manners.
for as we cleared the last day, necessity gives • right in making use of the promises. 2. I would say, I am Certainly persuaded, that sensible necessity would Cut short many of our formal debates, in closing with the promises, necessities (as you use to speak) hath not Law, and necessity hath no manners.
Let mee say that to you who will not close with the promises, that if yee were under sensible necessity ▪ if Christ should forbid you to close with such a promise, ye would close with it though hee forbid you,
Let me say that to you who will not close with the promises, that if ye were under sensible necessity ▪ if christ should forbid you to close with such a promise, you would close with it though he forbid you,
and therefore they dare not believe the Promise, especially that promise of closing with Christ, they think they are not under such a deep measure of humiliation, of sorrow for sin,
and Therefore they Dare not believe the Promise, especially that promise of closing with christ, they think they Are not under such a deep measure of humiliation, of sorrow for since,
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There is that, Psal. 40.11, 12. Let thy truth continually preserve mee, that is, let thy promises be accomplished and made lively unto mee, which are my preservation:
There is that, Psalm 40.11, 12. Let thy truth continually preserve me, that is, let thy promises be accomplished and made lively unto me, which Are my preservation:
And there is that second expression which is most wonderfull, Psal. 25 11. David prayeth for the accomplishment of that promise, Pardon my sinne upon that same very account, Because it is great. And I shall give you a third place in which the arguing of Faith is most mysterious, Exod. 33. compared with Exod. 34.9. In the first place, God denieth the accomplishment of that promise, of going up amongst that people :
And there is that second expression which is most wonderful, Psalm 25 11. David Prayeth for the accomplishment of that promise, Pardon my sin upon that same very account, Because it is great. And I shall give you a third place in which the arguing of Faith is most mysterious, Exod 33. compared with Exod 34.9. In the First place, God Denieth the accomplishment of that promise, of going up among that people:
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God said he would not go up because they were a stiff necked people, and Moses desireth him to go up because of this ▪ And there is this, lastly, that wee would say to you, that so much dispute;
God said he would not go up Because they were a stiff necked people, and Moses Desires him to go up Because of this ▪ And there is this, lastly, that we would say to you, that so much dispute;
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and are accomplished, ye would study to be denied to any merit in your selves, which ye may suppose to be the •ise of the giving or accomplishment of the promises.
and Are accomplished, you would study to be denied to any merit in your selves, which you may suppose to be the •ise of the giving or accomplishment of the promises.
There is nothing that a Christian •eceiveth, but it is a fruit of infinit love, there •s not a conviction that trysteth a Christian, •ut it is the fruit of infinite love;
There is nothing that a Christian •eceiveth, but it is a fruit of infinite love, there •s not a conviction that trysteth a Christian, •ut it is the fruit of infinite love;
And therefore, I would presse this upon you, O Christians, •educe all your mercies unto the fountain, •nd there sit down and pen songs of everlast•ng praise to him.
And Therefore, I would press this upon you, Oh Christians, •educe all your Mercies unto the fountain, •nd there fit down and pen songs of everlast•ng praise to him.
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so that if ye had no other thing to com•end your mercy from, but that it is a gift •f the heart of Christ, ye may take it in your •rms upon this account,
so that if you had no other thing to com•end your mercy from, but that it is a gift •f the heart of christ, you may take it in your •rms upon this account,
and by all the blessings and joyes of heaven, and by that love that ye owe unto your precious and immortal souls ▪ that ye would come and imbrace him freely offered to you in the Gospel.
and by all the blessings and Joys of heaven, and by that love that you owe unto your precious and immortal Souls ▪ that you would come and embrace him freely offered to you in the Gospel.
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Christ is not enriched by your hearts, and by giving of your consent to him. 3. This is a Gospel mysterie, that we are to buy without money and without price, and yet to buy with a price, according to that word, Prov. 17.17.
christ is not enriched by your hearts, and by giving of your consent to him. 3. This is a Gospel mystery, that we Are to buy without money and without price, and yet to buy with a price, according to that word, Curae 17.17.
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there is a price put in the hands of fools, to buy wisdom, and what is the meaning of tha•, to buy with price, and buy without price ? It is in short this,
there is a price put in the hands of Fools, to buy Wisdom, and what is the meaning of tha•, to buy with price, and buy without price? It is in short this,
ye would never open your arms again to another lover, if once ye had him between your breasts. O but a sight of him that now is the eternal ravishment of all that are above, would transport your hearts with joy, with delight, and admiration, above all expression.
you would never open your arms again to Another lover, if once you had him between your breasts. Oh but a sighed of him that now is the Eternal ravishment of all that Are above, would transport your hearts with joy, with delight, and admiration, above all expression.
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Is there not an inconsistence, do you suppose between buying and having freely ▪ But I would say this to clear it, Christ is bot• the seller, he is the wares, and he is th• buyer;
Is there not an inconsistence, do you suppose between buying and having freely ▪ But I would say this to clear it, christ is bot• the seller, he is the wares, and he is th• buyer;
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If thou, even thou, at least, in this thy day, •ad known these things that belong unto thy •eace : And Iohn 5.40. Yee will not come to me that ye may have life.
If thou, even thou, At least, in this thy day, •ad known these things that belong unto thy •eace: And John 5.40. Ye will not come to me that you may have life.
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doth hee increase his gain when yee give him your hearts? No cer•ainly, but he cannot endure that madnesse •n you, that ye should forsake your onely gain.
does he increase his gain when ye give him your hearts? No cer•ainly, but he cannot endure that madness •n you, that you should forsake your only gain.
Thirdly, Would you do Christ a joy•ull turn, and make his heart glad? Imbrace him; This is clear, Luke 15.5. that when hee finde•h the sheep that is going astray, He returneth rejoycing. Fourthly, I say no more unto you, would you make all the Persons of the blessed Trinity to rejoyce, would yee make all the Angels of Heaven to •ing, would yee make all the Saints that •re round about the Throne to ex•lt for joy;
Thirdly, Would you do christ a joy•ull turn, and make his heart glad? Embrace him; This is clear, Lycia 15.5. that when he finde•h the sheep that is going astray, He returns rejoicing. Fourthly, I say no more unto you, would you make all the Persons of the blessed Trinity to rejoice, would ye make all the Angels of Heaven to •ing, would ye make all the Saints that •re round about the Throne to ex•lt for joy;
That •ll the Persons of the Trinity may rejoyce, That we may look upon thee. Fourthly, Con•ider but how he hath concescended to give himself at a very low rate:
That •ll the Persons of the Trinity may rejoice, That we may look upon thee. Fourthly, Con•ider but how he hath concescended to give himself At a very low rate:
What will yee give for Christ? O sinners, what will ye give for him? Would yee give the world for Christ? I will tell you what yee will ge• Christ for, ye will get him for a very look, Isa. 45.22. Look unto mee, O all yee ends of the earth:
What will ye give for christ? O Sinners, what will you give for him? Would ye give the world for christ? I will tell you what ye will ge• christ for, you will get him for a very look, Isaiah 45.22. Look unto me, Oh all ye ends of the earth:
And think yee not that is a matchlesse mercy, that the thirty three years sufferings of Christ, all the pains and torture• of his heart, his being under the unsupportable wrath of an offended God, the fruit o• all that should be yours for a look.
And think ye not that is a matchless mercy, that the thirty three Years sufferings of christ, all the pains and torture• of his heart, his being under the unsupportable wrath of an offended God, the fruit o• all that should be yours for a look.
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and therefore he hath Promised to give that to us, that we may give to him, Zech. 12 10. They shall look to mee, that very look yee are to get from Christ,
and Therefore he hath Promised to give that to us, that we may give to him, Zechariah 12 10. They shall look to me, that very look ye Are to get from christ,
but he waiteth for an answer, and doth not take us at our first word: acording to that word, Song. 5.2. I am wet, saith he, with the drops of the morning, and my locks with the dew of the night:
but he waits for an answer, and does not take us At our First word: according to that word, Song. 5.2. I am wet, Says he, with the drops of the morning, and my locks with the due of the night:
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and shee refused you so •any times, would your proud hearts sub•it to take her? And yet how often-times •ath the precious heart of Christ submitted •o many effronts,
and she refused you so •any times, would your proud hearts sub•it to take her? And yet how oftentimes •ath the precious heart of christ submitted •o many effronts,
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Look to these excellent gifts that Christ ••ingeth with him, he bringeth Justification •ith him, and is not that an excellent gift? 〈 ◊ 〉 bringeth Sanctification with him,
Look to these excellent Gifts that christ ••ingeth with him, he brings Justification •ith him, and is not that an excellent gift? 〈 ◊ 〉 brings Sanctification with him,
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and what ••ould ye have more? O but for one saving ••ink of his face, it would make your hearts 〈 ◊ 〉 down your enimity that you have maintained so long. 2. O Christian, that ye ma• close with Christ, do but remember the hap•pinesse that yee will have in imbracing him I told you not long since,
and what ••ould you have more? O but for one Saving ••ink of his face, it would make your hearts 〈 ◊ 〉 down your enmity that you have maintained so long. 2. O Christian, that you ma• close with christ, do but Remember the hap•pinesse that ye will have in embracing him I told you not long since,
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yea, he sha•• put a royal crown upon your head, a crow• of pure Gold; and then that word shall be accomplished to the full, Zech. 9.16. The• shall they be as the stones of a crown lifted 〈 ◊ 〉 and as an ensign upon the land.
yea, he sha•• put a royal crown upon your head, a crow• of pure Gold; and then that word shall be accomplished to the full, Zechariah 9.16. The• shall they be as the stones of a crown lifted 〈 ◊ 〉 and as an ensign upon the land.
and shall 〈 ◊ 〉 them upon those heads never to be remov• again, here we are often put to sigh 〈 ◊ 〉 that lamentation, The crown is fallen from 〈 ◊ 〉 heads, woe unto us for wee have sinned, b• there shall be no more sin to make our crow• to totter. 2. I must tell you, There is • fourfold sute of apparel that yee shall be cloathed with ere long:
and shall 〈 ◊ 〉 them upon those Heads never to be remov• again, Here we Are often put to sighs 〈 ◊ 〉 that lamentation, The crown is fallen from 〈 ◊ 〉 Heads, woe unto us for we have sinned, b• there shall be no more since to make our crow• to totter. 2. I must tell you, There is • fourfold suit of apparel that ye shall be clothed with ere long:
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And did 〈 ◊ 〉 •ver know such a robe as that? Is it not a more excellent robe then the robes of Kings •nd Emperours in the earth, to bee cloathed with praises? Many of them are and shall •e for ever cloathed with infamy and 〈 ◊ 〉.
And did 〈 ◊ 〉 •ver know such a robe as that? Is it not a more excellent robe then the robes of Kings •nd emperors in the earth, to be clothed with praises? Many of them Are and shall •e for ever clothed with infamy and 〈 ◊ 〉.
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O Christian, 〈 ◊ 〉 yee knew your self never so well, ye will •ee forced to cry out, O ▪ is this I? Is this I 〈 ◊ 〉 am now made perfect through his comeli•sse.
O Christian, 〈 ◊ 〉 ye knew your self never so well, you will •ee forced to cry out, Oh ▪ is this I? Is this I 〈 ◊ 〉 am now made perfect through his comeli•sse.
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and then 〈 ◊ 〉 bee walking through these streets that 〈 ◊ 〉 paved with Gold. 3. I shall give you 〈 ◊ 〉 word to think upon, That there are 〈 ◊ 〉 things that shall be your exercise in 〈 ◊ 〉. 1. Yee shall be constantly taken up in ••ndering:
and then 〈 ◊ 〉 be walking through these streets that 〈 ◊ 〉 paved with Gold. 3. I shall give you 〈 ◊ 〉 word to think upon, That there Are 〈 ◊ 〉 things that shall be your exercise in 〈 ◊ 〉. 1. Ye shall be constantly taken up in ••ndering:
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and is it not true, that if Chris• •e now ravished with one of our eyes, Son• 4. ver. 9. much more shall he be ravishe• when both our eyes shall be given to hi• and shall eternally behold him, without go•ing a whoring after other lovers. 2. 〈 ◊ 〉 shall be continually in the exercise of prais• joy and light shall be flowing in,
and is it not true, that if Chris• •e now ravished with one of our eyes, Son• 4. ver. 9. much more shall he be ravishe• when both our eyes shall be given to hi• and shall eternally behold him, without go•ing a whoring After other lovers. 2. 〈 ◊ 〉 shall be continually in the exercise of prais• joy and Light shall be flowing in,
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O but to 〈 ◊ 〉 them, it were a heaven, though we had 〈 ◊ 〉 that blessed lot as to sing with them. 3. 〈 ◊ 〉 shall be continually taken up in the 〈 ◊ 〉 of love:
O but to 〈 ◊ 〉 them, it were a heaven, though we had 〈 ◊ 〉 that blessed lot as to sing with them. 3. 〈 ◊ 〉 shall be continually taken up in the 〈 ◊ 〉 of love:
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and Christ shall be infold you. 4. Ye shal be continually beholding 〈 ◊ 〉 I think it is hardly possible for the Wife to •••member her Husband in heaven,
and christ shall be enfold you. 4. You shall be continually beholding 〈 ◊ 〉 I think it is hardly possible for the Wife to •••member her Husband in heaven,
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though loved him as her own heart, they will 〈 ◊ 〉 taken up in beholding him that sitteth on Throne, they will think it too low an 〈 ◊ 〉 to be taken up with looking upon another in these relations:
though loved him as her own heart, they will 〈 ◊ 〉 taken up in beholding him that Sitteth on Throne, they will think it too low an 〈 ◊ 〉 to be taken up with looking upon Another in these relations:
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O the blessed exercise of these that are now entred within tha• City, and within these Gates, whose name is praise. 5. Ye shall be continually taken up in beholding, ye shall be alwaye• knowing,
O the blessed exercise of these that Are now entered within tha• city, and within these Gates, whose name is praise. 5. You shall be continually taken up in beholding, you shall be alwaye• knowing,
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〈 ◊ 〉 long that day is approaching, and draw••g near, when the Athiests and refusers of •hrist they shall change their faith, they shall •hange their love, they shal change their fear, 〈 ◊ 〉 they shall change their joy;
〈 ◊ 〉 long that day is approaching, and draw••g near, when the Atheists and refusers of •hrist they shall change their faith, they shall •hange their love, they shall change their Fear, 〈 ◊ 〉 they shall change their joy;
But, O think on th•• day when Christ shall sit down in the cloud• and ye shall see his beautifull face, every 〈 ◊ 〉 of which shal be able to captivate your hear• if they were then capable to be ravished 〈 ◊ 〉 the sight.
But, Oh think on th•• day when christ shall fit down in the cloud• and you shall see his beautiful face, every 〈 ◊ 〉 of which shall be able to captivate your hear• if they were then capable to be ravished 〈 ◊ 〉 the sighed.
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SERMON IV. 2 Pet. 1.4. Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious Promises, that by these you might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
SERMON IV. 2 Pet. 1.4. Whereby Are given unto us exceeding great and precious Promises, that by these you might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
THere are three most glorious and excellent gifts that God hath bestowed upon man, there is that comprehensive gift of heaven, Iesus Christ, who is so called, Iohn 4.10.
THere Are three most glorious and excellent Gifts that God hath bestowed upon man, there is that comprehensive gift of heaven, Iesus christ, who is so called, John 4.10.
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A Christian •hat is united unto him by the bloud of Faith ▪ 〈 ◊ 〉 may write this above the head of every promise of the everlasting Covenant, this is •ine, and this is mine.
A Christian •hat is united unto him by the blood of Faith ▪ 〈 ◊ 〉 may write this above the head of every promise of the everlasting Covenant, this is •ine, and this is mine.
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and wee conceive, that our little making use of •hese three excellent gifts, is the great occasion and cause why these four most sad •nd lamentable evils have befallen us. •. The evil of a silent conscience, that though we be profound to commit iniquity, and do love a reward under every green tree, yet our conscience doth not speak nor reprove us;
and we conceive, that our little making use of •hese three excellent Gifts, is the great occasion and cause why these four most sad •nd lamentable evils have befallen us. •. The evil of a silent conscience, that though we be profound to commit iniquity, and doe love a reward under every green tree, yet our conscience does not speak nor reprove us;
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ar• not our mercies Barbarians unto us, speaking to us in an unknown tongue? and yet we may say, there is not a rod nor a mercy a Christian meets with,
ar• not our Mercies Barbarians unto us, speaking to us in an unknown tongue? and yet we may say, there is not a rod nor a mercy a Christian meets with,
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And lastly, there is that evil which hath befallen us, and alas, this is the capestone of all, a silent God, who doth not hearken unto the voice of our cryes,
And lastly, there is that evil which hath befallen us, and alas, this is the capstone of all, a silent God, who does not harken unto the voice of our cries,
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And secondly, that wee live without sight of our selves, and all this, because wee live without a sight of these precious Gifts ▪ Christ and his Promises. But now to the words;
And secondly, that we live without sighed of our selves, and all this, Because we live without a sighed of these precious Gifts ▪ christ and his Promises. But now to the words;
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We to•d you ▪ tha• in them there were these four things holden •orth concerning the promises. 1. The original and fountain of the promises, in that word, Whereby, or by whom : 2. The properties of the promises which we told you, were these four.
We to•d you ▪ tha• in them there were these four things held •orth Concerning the promises. 1. The original and fountain of the promises, in that word, Whereby, or by whom: 2. The properties of the promises which we told you, were these four.
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The second (of which we are to speak at this time) is this, that the promises of the Covenant they are unchangeable, which is imported also in that word ▪ they are given, the gifts of God being indeed without repentance;
The second (of which we Are to speak At this time) is this, that the promises of the Covenant they Are unchangeable, which is imported also in that word ▪ they Are given, the Gifts of God being indeed without Repentance;
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and the point is clear also, from the name that the promises getteth in Scripture, are they no called the sure mercies of David, Isa. 55.3. and are they not sometimes in Scripture called Truth, as wee may see from Micah 7.20.
and the point is clear also, from the name that the promises gets in Scripture, Are they not called the sure Mercies of David, Isaiah 55.3. and Are they not sometime in Scripture called Truth, as we may see from micah 7.20.
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in that it is called an everlasting Covenant, and sometimes a Covenant of Salt, because that Covenant is above the reach of alteration or putrifaction:
in that it is called an everlasting Covenant, and sometime a Covenant of Salt, Because that Covenant is above the reach of alteration or putrefaction:
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This Ioshua taketh notice of, Chap. 23.24. where when he was a dying, There hath not failed (saith he) one thing of all these good things that God hath spoken ;
This Ioshua Takes notice of, Chap. 23.24. where when he was a dying, There hath not failed (Says he) one thing of all these good things that God hath spoken;
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and hee taketh notice of it, Iosh. 21.45. where hee hath tha• same expression again, There hath not failed (saith he) one thing of all the good things that God hath spoken:
and he Takes notice of it, Joshua 21.45. where he hath tha• same expression again, There hath not failed (Says he) one thing of all the good things that God hath spoken:
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and indeed, there is near six thousand years experience that preacheth this truth, the promises are unchangeable, so that wee may now say, The word of the Lord i• tried as silver is purified in a furnace of earth hot seven times :
and indeed, there is near six thousand Years experience that Preacheth this truth, the promises Are unchangeable, so that we may now say, The word of the Lord i• tried as silver is purified in a furnace of earth hight seven times:
but doth not every one of the cloud of witnesse• that have gone before us, leave this testimony upon record, Faithfull is he that hath promised, who will also do it ▪ his promise 〈 ◊ 〉 with the night and with the day, it cannot bee altered, the ordinances of heaven continue to this day, much lesse can this Covenant of love be broken or altered, only wee would have you taking this Caution by the way, that there are some conditional promises that God passeth unto his people ▪ which in the depths of his spotlesse wisdom hee doth not accomplish unto these who never fulfill the condition;
but does not every one of the cloud of witnesse• that have gone before us, leave this testimony upon record, Faithful is he that hath promised, who will also do it ▪ his promise 〈 ◊ 〉 with the night and with the day, it cannot be altered, the ordinances of heaven continue to this day, much less can this Covenant of love be broken or altered, only we would have you taking this Caution by the Way, that there Are Some conditional promises that God passes unto his people ▪ which in the depths of his spotless Wisdom he does not accomplish unto these who never fulfil the condition;
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The second thing that we shall speak to •pon this, that the promises are unchange•ble, shall be to propose these six golden •illars and excellent foundation•, upon which the unchangeablenesse of the promises 〈 ◊ 〉 built.
The second thing that we shall speak to •pon this, that the promises Are unchange•ble, shall be to propose these six golden •illars and excellent foundation•, upon which the unchangeableness of the promises 〈 ◊ 〉 built.
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but he is able to effectuate •nd to bring to passe, Therefore, 2 Cor. 6.8. when God had been passing many ex•ellent promises, he strengtheneth their faith with this, Thus saith the Lord God Almighty:
but he is able to effectuate •nd to bring to pass, Therefore, 2 Cor. 6.8. when God had been passing many ex•ellent promises, he strengtheneth their faith with this, Thus Says the Lord God Almighty:
and the• that word is subjoyned, the Covenant is sure• yea, the Covenant of Grace is such a thing• that there is so much of the arte of heaven• so much of infinite wisdom shining in it, tha• it is called the counsel of God, Heb. 6.17. Tha• ye might know the immutability of his counsel.
and the• that word is subjoined, the Covenant is sure• yea, the Covenant of Grace is such a thing• that there is so much of the art of heaven• so much of infinite Wisdom shining in it, tha• it is called the counsel of God, Hebrew 6.17. Tha• you might know the immutability of his counsel.
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The third golden pillar, is, the infinite love 〈 ◊ 〉 God, that though there be nothing in us tha• can put him to ••complish the promises, ye• he will take an argument from his own love, to make out such a promise to us;
The third golden pillar, is, the infinite love 〈 ◊ 〉 God, that though there be nothing in us tha• can put him to ••complish the promises, ye• he will take an argument from his own love, to make out such a promise to us;
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but when God can bring no argument from us, he can bring an argument from his own love, 〈 ◊ 〉 Deut. 7.7, 8. where giving a reason of the accomplishment of many promises,
but when God can bring no argument from us, he can bring an argument from his own love, 〈 ◊ 〉 Deuteronomy 7.7, 8. where giving a reason of the accomplishment of many promises,
when God is repeating many preciou• promises unto Moses, Hee (as it were) •trengtheneth Moses faith with this, I am, •aith he, that I am, which wee conceive to point sorth the unchangeablenesse of God, •hat what he hath said, he will certainly ac•omplish in its own time,
when God is repeating many preciou• promises unto Moses, He (as it were) •trengtheneth Moses faith with this, I am, •aith he, that I am, which we conceive to point forth the unchangeableness of God, •hat what he hath said, he will Certainly ac•omplish in its own time,
Love, it •aketh the promises, the faithfulnesse and •ower of God accomplisheth the promises, •nd the infinite wisdom of God chooseth the •ost fit time f•r the performing of them.
Love, it •aketh the promises, the faithfulness and •ower of God accomplisheth the promises, •nd the infinite Wisdom of God chooses the •ost fit time f•r the performing of them.
Hence •ou may see, that oftentimes when God is •aking promises to his own, he putteth to ••at word, I that speak in righteousnesse, Isa. 5, 19. and Isa. 63.1.
Hence •ou may see, that oftentimes when God is •aking promises to his own, he putteth to ••at word, I that speak in righteousness, Isaiah 5, 19. and Isaiah 63.1.
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O! must not the ••omises be unchangeable that are made by 〈 ◊ 〉 Father who is the God of Truth? Must 〈 ◊ 〉 the promises bee unchangeable that are ••ceived and merited by the Son, that is •ruth it self,
OH! must not the ••omises be unchangeable that Are made by 〈 ◊ 〉 Father who is the God of Truth? Must 〈 ◊ 〉 the promises be unchangeable that Are ••ceived and merited by the Son, that is •ruth it self,
and the faithfull Witnesse, and •men? Must not the promises be unchange••le that are applyed by the holy Ghost, that 〈 ◊ 〉 the Spirit of Truth? And must not the ••omises bee unchangeable that are made ••own unto us by the Gospel, that is the •ord of Truth? Was there ever any who 〈 ◊ 〉 leave that upon record of God, that he •as unfaithfull in the accomplishment of his ••omises.
and the faithful Witness, and •men? Must not the promises be unchange••le that Are applied by the holy Ghost, that 〈 ◊ 〉 the Spirit of Truth? And must not the ••omises be unchangeable that Are made ••own unto us by the Gospel, that is the •ord of Truth? Was there ever any who 〈 ◊ 〉 leave that upon record of God, that he •as unfaithful in the accomplishment of his ••omises.
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The 〈 ◊ 〉 golden pillar, is, The justice of God, 〈 ◊ 〉 justice, it now putteth him to accompli•• his promises, mercy and righteousnesse ha• now kissed each other:
The 〈 ◊ 〉 golden pillar, is, The Justice of God, 〈 ◊ 〉 Justice, it now putteth him to accompli•• his promises, mercy and righteousness ha• now kissed each other:
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Hence is that wor• 1 Joh. 1.9. He is just and faithful to forgiv• So that now the accomplishment of t•• promises, it is not only an act of love, but 〈 ◊ 〉 is an act of justice also:
Hence is that wor• 1 John 1.9. He is just and faithful to forgiv• So that now the accomplishment of t•• promises, it is not only an act of love, but 〈 ◊ 〉 is an act of Justice also:
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O Christians and Expectants of Heaven, who have Christ in you, the hope of Glory, rejoyce and be exceeding glad that the promises are unchangeable. 1. This is a duty that is pressed from that ground, Heb. 6.18. That by two immutable things we might have strong consolation :
Oh Christians and Expectants of Heaven, who have christ in you, the hope of Glory, rejoice and be exceeding glad that the promises Are unchangeable. 1. This is a duty that is pressed from that ground, Hebrew 6.18. That by two immutable things we might have strong consolation:
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Is not unchangeable written above the head of our promises? Is not unchangeable written upon the head of our blessednesse? Is not unchangeable written above the head of our enjoyment of God? That day is coming when we shall have unchangeable love, unchangeable enjoyment of God,
Is not unchangeable written above the head of our promises? Is not unchangeable written upon the head of our blessedness? Is not unchangeable written above the head of our enjoyment of God? That day is coming when we shall have unchangeable love, unchangeable enjoyment of God,
The second duty we would presse, is this, that ye would sursease and give over your disputings and carnal reasonings about the accomplishment of the promises,
The second duty we would press, is this, that you would sursease and give over your disputings and carnal reasonings about the accomplishment of the promises,
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since the promises of God are unchangeable, ought not we with this to silence misbelief, and all that blind humane reason can say: This is pressed, Heb. 6.16. An oath for confirmation, it is an end of all strife.
since the promises of God Are unchangeable, ought not we with this to silence misbelief, and all that blind humane reason can say: This is pressed, Hebrew 6.16. an oath for confirmation, it is an end of all strife.
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And wee conceive, that dispensations contradicting the truth of the promises, was the occasion of his speaking that word, Psal. 116.11. I said in my haste, all men are liars.
And we conceive, that dispensations contradicting the truth of the promises, was the occasion of his speaking that word, Psalm 116.11. I said in my haste, all men Are liars.
Would ye know the time when the promises are nearest their accomplishment, it is then when we can least see that they are to be accomplished, the promises are never nearer their performance,
Would you know the time when the promises Are nearest their accomplishment, it is then when we can lest see that they Are to be accomplished, the promises Are never nearer their performance,
I grant this may try the strength of the strongest faith, yea, we finde it hath made the best to stagger when they had no probabilities to tell them that the promise shall be accomplished:
I grant this may try the strength of the Strongest faith, yea, we find it hath made the best to stagger when they had no probabilities to tell them that the promise shall be accomplished:
But I would only say to you that do so much consult with probability in the exercise of your faith, these two things. 1. There is nothing too hard for God, this was the very argument that God took to convince Sarah in the 14. vers.
But I would only say to you that do so much consult with probability in the exercise of your faith, these two things. 1. There is nothing too hard for God, this was the very argument that God took to convince Sarah in the 14. vers.
of that 18 Chapter, Is there any thing too hard for God ? And, 2. Faith is never in its native and spirituall exercise, till once probabilities contradict the truth of the promise,
of that 18 Chapter, Is there any thing too hard for God? And, 2. Faith is never in its native and spiritual exercise, till once probabilities contradict the truth of the promise,
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The second ground upon which Christians dispute the accomplishment of the promises, •s their much disputing of their interest in God? Sometimes a Christian will believe • promise,
The second ground upon which Christians dispute the accomplishment of the promises, •s their much disputing of their Interest in God? Sometime a Christian will believe • promise,
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Except a Christian can read his name in the ancient records of heaven, and can seal this conclusion, I am my beloveds, and my beloved he is mine, it will be a hard,
Except a Christian can read his name in the ancient records of heaven, and can seal this conclusion, I am my beloveds, and my Beloved he is mine, it will be a hard,
The fourth ground of a Christians disputing the truth of the promises, is, their mistaking the way how the promises are to be accomplished, There are some that suppose that when ever they close with a promise by faith, there is no more but to enter to the possession of such a promise;
The fourth ground of a Christians disputing the truth of the promises, is, their mistaking the Way how the promises Are to be accomplished, There Are Some that suppose that when ever they close with a promise by faith, there is no more but to enter to the possession of such a promise;
but do not mistake it, between your believing the promise and the accomplishment of it, there may bee sad and dark dayes interveening, according to that word in Mark 10.30. where Christ passing great promises to his Disciples, He, as it were doth adde, do not mistake me that ye shall have these promises without trouble and affliction, Ye shall receive (saith he) an hundred fold in this life with persecutions.
but do not mistake it, between your believing the promise and the accomplishment of it, there may be sad and dark days intervening, according to that word in Mark 10.30. where christ passing great promises to his Disciples, He, as it were does add, do not mistake me that you shall have these promises without trouble and affliction, You shall receive (Says he) an hundred fold in this life with persecutions.
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A Christian when first hee meeteth with a promise, he will cry forth, O I believe, but when •ime is taken for the accomplishment of it, •hen his faith beginneth to faint,
A Christian when First he meeteth with a promise, he will cry forth, Oh I believe, but when •ime is taken for the accomplishment of it, •hen his faith begins to faint,
yea, sometimes Christians they fall in this •a•lt, when they believe a promise, they fix • day for the accomplishment of it, which •f God do not keep, but go over;
yea, sometime Christians they fallen in this •a•lt, when they believe a promise, they fix • day for the accomplishment of it, which •f God do not keep, but go over;
This is clear in the practice of Abraham, where the promise of having a numerous seed being given •o him, Gen. 2.12. the long time before that promise was accomplished in part to him, was the occasion of his misbelief, that hee vented, Gen. 15.3. O Lord, what wilt thou give me, since I go childelesse:
This is clear in the practice of Abraham, where the promise of having a numerous seed being given •o him, Gen. 2.12. the long time before that promise was accomplished in part to him, was the occasion of his misbelief, that he vented, Gen. 15.3. Oh Lord, what wilt thou give me, since I go childelesse:
But yee must know, that before the vision shall speak, there is an appointed time that ye must wait, according to, 1 Pet 5.9, 10. After yee have suffered a while, then the promises shall bee accomplished,
But ye must know, that before the vision shall speak, there is an appointed time that you must wait, according to, 1 Pet 5.9, 10. After ye have suffered a while, then the promises shall be accomplished,
The sixth ground upon which Christians call in question the accomplishment of the promises, is, The consideration of the greatnesse of the thing that is promised,
The sixth ground upon which Christians call in question the accomplishment of the promises, is, The consideration of the greatness of the thing that is promised,
when they compare it with their own worth and deserving, then they begin to dispute, O shall such a thing be, shall unworthy I, shall sinfull I, shall self-destroying I, shall I that am lesse then the least of his mercies, receive the accomplishment of such a mercy ▪ This we may suppose was one ground o• Abrahams misbelief, Gen. 17.18. when h• cryed forth at that same time, when the Lord was giving him the excellent promise of 〈 ◊ 〉 Isaac, O that Ishmael might live:
when they compare it with their own worth and deserving, then they begin to dispute, Oh shall such a thing be, shall unworthy I, shall sinful I, shall Self-destroying I, shall I that am less then the least of his Mercies, receive the accomplishment of such a mercy ▪ This we may suppose was one ground o• Abrahams misbelief, Gen. 17.18. when h• cried forth At that same time, when the Lord was giving him the excellent promise of 〈 ◊ 〉 Isaac, Oh that Ishmael might live:
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And Zach. 8 ▪ 6. this was the ground of their misbelief which God doth sweetly obviate, If i• be wonderfull in the eyes of the remnant of th• people in these dayes, should is also bee wonderfull in mine.
And Zach 8 ▪ 6. this was the ground of their misbelief which God does sweetly obviate, If i• be wonderful in the eyes of the remnant of th• people in these days, should is also be wonderful in mine.
The last ground upon which Christian• dispute the accomplishment of the promises is, When in the time between their believing and the accomplishment of the promise they fall into some grosse iniquity, 〈 ◊ 〉 maketh them exceedingly debate, whethe• the promise shal be accomplished unto them for since they have transgressed the Covenant of God,
The last ground upon which Christian• dispute the accomplishment of the promises is, When in the time between their believing and the accomplishment of the promise they fallen into Some gross iniquity, 〈 ◊ 〉 makes them exceedingly debate, whethe• the promise shall be accomplished unto them for since they have transgressed the Covenant of God,
and have broken their purposes and resolutions, they cannot suppos• God will abide faithfull to them, and 〈 ◊ 〉 accomplish his promises unto them, 〈 ◊ 〉 the only way how to answer this dispute, is to look to the faithfulnesse of God, and 〈 ◊ 〉 that word, 2 Tim 2.13. Though we believ• not, yet God doth abide faithfull, he cannot 〈 ◊ 〉 himself.
and have broken their Purposes and resolutions, they cannot suppos• God will abide faithful to them, and 〈 ◊ 〉 accomplish his promises unto them, 〈 ◊ 〉 the only Way how to answer this dispute, is to look to the faithfulness of God, and 〈 ◊ 〉 that word, 2 Tim 2.13. Though we believ• not, yet God does abide faithful, he cannot 〈 ◊ 〉 himself.
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I shall only say these two word• unto you, 1. Assure your selves of thi• ••at these accomplishments of promises that 〈 ◊ 〉 not through the lively exercise of 〈 ◊ 〉, doth loose much of their sweetnesse, •uch of their luster, and much of their ad••ntage:
I shall only say these two word• unto you, 1. Assure your selves of thi• ••at these accomplishments of promises that 〈 ◊ 〉 not through the lively exercise of 〈 ◊ 〉, does lose much of their sweetness, •uch of their luster, and much of their ad••ntage:
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Sometimes a promise will bee ac••mplished unto a Christian, when he hath 〈 ◊ 〉 been much in the constant lively exer••se of Faith in believing such a promise;
Sometime a promise will be ac••mplished unto a Christian, when he hath 〈 ◊ 〉 been much in the constant lively exer••se of Faith in believing such a promise;
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How little of 〈 ◊ 〉 doth hee see in it, how short is hee in •raises and rendering to the Lord according 〈 ◊ 〉 the good hee hath received? How negli•ent in improving or keeping the mercy, •nd how loath to lay it out for God,
How little of 〈 ◊ 〉 does he see in it, how short is he in •raises and rendering to the Lord according 〈 ◊ 〉 the good he hath received? How negli•ent in improving or keeping the mercy, •nd how loath to lay it out for God,
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and 〈 ◊ 〉 yee would produce all your strong argu•ents why yee should not believe the pro•ises, yee may drown them in this immense •epth, God is unchangeable. Let mee say •ut this further, There are three most re•arkable changes in a Christian, in his ma•ing use of the promises:
and 〈 ◊ 〉 ye would produce all your strong argu•ents why ye should not believe the pro•ises, ye may drown them in this immense •epth, God is unchangeable. Let me say •ut this further, There Are three most re•arkable changes in a Christian, in his ma•ing use of the promises:
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Fi•st, Sometimes •ee will believe the promises and make •pplication of them, and ere many hours •o about, hee will misbelieve that promise •hich presently he believed.
Fi•st, Sometime •ee will believe the promises and make •pplication of them, and ere many hours •o about, he will misbelieve that promise •hich presently he believed.
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Will not some••me a Christian in the morning cry out, I •m my beloveds, and my beloved he is mine, and ere twelve hours come, they will chang• their note and cry out, My hope and 〈 ◊ 〉 strength is perished from the Lord:
Will not some••me a Christian in the morning cry out, I •m my beloveds, and my Beloved he is mine, and ere twelve hours come, they will chang• their note and cry out, My hope and 〈 ◊ 〉 strength is perished from the Lord:
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Some•times a Christian in the morning will cry out My mountain standeth strong, I shall never b• moved, and ere many hours go about, he wi•• change his note,
Some•times a Christian in the morning will cry out My mountain Stands strong, I shall never b• moved, and ere many hours go about, he wi•• change his note,
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Thirdly, Some•times when a Christian will be believing su•• a promise, and resting upon it, he wil (throug• the Spirit of the Lord) see much light an• clearnesse in that promise, hee will take 〈 ◊ 〉 the deep things of God that shineth therei• and at another time hee may come to th• same promise,
Thirdly, Some•times when a Christian will be believing su•• a promise, and resting upon it, he will (throug• the Spirit of the Lord) see much Light an• clearness in that promise, he will take 〈 ◊ 〉 the deep things of God that shines therei• and At Another time he may come to th• same promise,
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The third thing that wee would presse •pon you from the unchangeablenesse of the •romises, is that which by proportion yee •ay gather even from this, that the threat•ings of God are unchangeable ;
The third thing that we would press •pon you from the unchangeableness of the •romises, is that which by proportion ye •ay gather even from this, that the threat•ings of God Are unchangeable;
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these two •re conjoyned, yea, Ioshua seemeth to infer •he unchangeablenesse of the threatnings •rom the unchangeablenesse of the promises, Chap. 23.14 ▪ compared with verse ▪ 15. and •hese two are conjoyned, Zech. 8.14, 15. That as I thought to punish you,
these two •re conjoined, yea, Ioshua seems to infer •he unchangeableness of the threatenings •rom the unchangeableness of the promises, Chap. 23.14 ▪ compared with verse ▪ 15. and •hese two Are conjoined, Zechariah 8.14, 15. That as I Thought to Punish you,
And know this likewise, that the day is coming when that sad word that is in Hos. 7.12. shall bee accomplished, I will chastise them as their Congregation hath heard.
And know this likewise, that the day is coming when that sad word that is in Hos. 7.12. shall be accomplished, I will chastise them as their Congregation hath herd.
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And O yee that live in this place, if all the threatnings that your Congregations hath heard, shall bee accomplished in their time, yee may take up the last words of Baalams song,
And Oh ye that live in this place, if all the threatenings that your Congregations hath herd, shall be accomplished in their time, ye may take up the last words of Baalams song,
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And therefore, since the threa••nings of God are unchangeable, as also th• promises, life and death is set before you and either yee shall bee the Object of •he •••changeable threa•nings of God,
And Therefore, since the threa••nings of God Are unchangeable, as also th• promises, life and death is Set before you and either ye shall be the Object of •he •••changeable threa•nings of God,
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And therefore, I would from th• charge you, that as you would not be help•full to the destruction of your own immo••tal souls, you would not undervalue th• threatnings that ye hear in your Congreg•tions,
And Therefore, I would from th• charge you, that as you would not be help•full to the destruction of your own immo••tal Souls, you would not undervalue th• threatenings that you hear in your Congreg•tions,
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Now there is that fourth duty that we• would presse upon you from this, that th• promises are unchangeable, have an unchange•able love to the Promiser ;
Now there is that fourth duty that we• would press upon you from this, that th• promises Are unchangeable, have an unchange•able love to the Promiser;
let this comme•• the Promiser, let this constrain your hearts t• delight in the Promiser. O what a blessed dispensation of love is this, that an unchangeabl• God should make unchangeable promises u••to changeable Creatures.
let this comme•• the Promiser, let this constrain your hearts t• delight in the Promiser. O what a blessed Dispensation of love is this, that an unchangeabl• God should make unchangeable promises u••to changeable Creatures.
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but know, it i• the blessed design of love, and it hath been • blessed practice of the infinit wisdom of God that when he hath to do with changeable creatures, he will give them unchangeable promises.
but know, it i• the blessed Design of love, and it hath been • blessed practice of the infinite Wisdom of God that when he hath to do with changeable creatures, he will give them unchangeable promises.
And I would once invite you again that you would come near and imbrace thi• unchangeable Promiser: I shall speak these five words that may perswade you.
And I would once invite you again that you would come near and embrace thi• unchangeable Promiser: I shall speak these five words that may persuade you.
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•ea, for one listening of your ear to his •oice ye shall get him: according to that word, Isa. 55.3. Hear, And what of that, •nd your soul shall live ;
•ea, for one listening of your ear to his •oice you shall get him: according to that word, Isaiah 55.3. Hear, And what of that, •nd your soul shall live;
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and as we spake be•ore, ye will get Christ for a look, and is •ot that an easie rate, Isa. 45.22. Look unto 〈 ◊ 〉 all ye ends of the earth and be saved :
and as we spoke be•ore, you will get christ for a look, and is •ot that an easy rate, Isaiah 45.22. Look unto 〈 ◊ 〉 all you ends of the earth and be saved:
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Have ye a desire to take Christ, ye shall get him for that desire; according to that word, Isa. 55.1. Ho every one that thristeth, let him •ome and he that wills let him come :
Have you a desire to take christ, you shall get him for that desire; according to that word, Isaiah 55.1. Ho every one that Thirsteth, let him •ome and he that wills let him come:
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Shall never your cursed hands take the 〈 ◊ 〉 and put to your name to the blessed con•ract of Marriage? Shall never these cursed hearts of ours cry forth, Even so I take him, and do promise to live to him, and to die to him.
Shall never your cursed hands take the 〈 ◊ 〉 and put to your name to the blessed con•ract of Marriage? Shall never these cursed hearts of ours cry forth, Even so I take him, and do promise to live to him, and to die to him.
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O strange, will ye not do it, upon what terms would the world have Christ, is •t possible to have him without a consent to take him? Oh if ye would but open to him, he would condescend to come in unto you,
O strange, will you not do it, upon what terms would the world have christ, is •t possible to have him without a consent to take him? O if you would but open to him, he would condescend to come in unto you,
O what if Christ the precious Gift of Heaven, the eternal admiration of Angels, that branch of Righteousness shall be despised, being offered upon so easie terms;
O what if christ the precious Gift of Heaven, the Eternal admiration of Angels, that branch of Righteousness shall be despised, being offered upon so easy terms;
Cursed shall ye be in your birth, and in yo•• life, and in your death, all the curses of th• Persons of the Trinity will light upon yo• yea, believe it:
Cursed shall you be in your birth, and in yo•• life, and in your death, all the curses of th• Persons of the Trinity will Light upon yo• yea, believe it:
O wife that hath a believin• husband, in the day that the great sentenc• of eternal excommunication from the pre•sence of the Lord, shall bee past against th• undervaluers of Christ, a believing husban• will say amen to that sentence,
Oh wife that hath a believin• husband, in the day that the great sentenc• of Eternal excommunication from the pre•sence of the Lord, shall be passed against th• undervaluers of christ, a believing husban• will say Amen to that sentence,
Now there is this fifth duty that we• would presse upon you from this, That th• promises are unchangeable, that ye woul• be perswaded to make the promises your portion and your inheritance;
Now there is this fifth duty that we• would press upon you from this, That th• promises Are unchangeable, that you woul• be persuaded to make the promises your portion and your inheritance;
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Did ye once know wha• it were to have but Christ a moment between your breasts, ye would cry forth, O! wh• would not love him who is the King of Saints 〈 ◊ 〉 who would not be content to quite all thing• that they might get Christ that noble pearl o• price.
Did you once know wha• it were to have but christ a moment between your breasts, you would cry forth, OH! wh• would not love him who is the King of Saints 〈 ◊ 〉 who would not be content to quite all thing• that they might get christ that noble pearl o• price.
God •ath confirmed his everlasting Covenant •ith an oath, with the Bloud of his Son, by 〈 ◊ 〉 two great broad Seals of heaven, the Sa••ament of Baptism, and the Lords Supper ;
God •ath confirmed his everlasting Covenant •ith an oath, with the Blood of his Son, by 〈 ◊ 〉 two great broad Seals of heaven, the Sa••ament of Baptism, and the lords Supper;
and yet 〈 ◊ 〉 may bee your name, which is in Ephes. 2. Children of disobedience. Or as the •ord is, Children of Imperswasion, wee can••t bee perswaded.
and yet 〈 ◊ 〉 may be your name, which is in Ephesians 2. Children of disobedience. Or as the •ord is, Children of Impersuasion, we can••t be persuaded.
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but their ears, they would close their eyes lest the beauty o• Christ should allure them, they woul• close their cursed ears lest they should be gained and captivate by the sweet enchaunt•ing voice of that blessed Charmer,
but their ears, they would close their eyes lest the beauty o• christ should allure them, they woul• close their cursed ears lest they should be gained and captivate by the sweet enchaunt•ing voice of that blessed Charmer,
And, lastly, wi•• thou tell mee, O Christian and expectant o• heaven, what a day shall it be when all th• unchangeable promises of God shall bee a••complished? What a day shall it bee whe• that promise shall be accomplished, Ye sh•• see him as he is ? What a day shall it b•• when that promise shall bee accomplished ▪ Yee shall bee made like unto him ? What a da• shall it be when that promise shall be accom•plished, yee shall know as yee are known? 〈 ◊ 〉 are ye not longing for the day of the full ac•complishment of the precious promises o• God,
And, lastly, wi•• thou tell me, Oh Christian and expectant o• heaven, what a day shall it be when all th• unchangeable promises of God shall be a••complished? What a day shall it be whe• that promise shall be accomplished, You sh•• see him as he is? What a day shall it b•• when that promise shall be accomplished ▪ Ye shall be made like unto him? What a da• shall it be when that promise shall be accom•plished, ye shall know as ye Are known? 〈 ◊ 〉 Are you not longing for the day of the full ac•complishment of the precious promises o• God,
when yee shall sit down and comfor• your selves in the eternal and unspeakabl• fruition of them? O let us long and wa•• till the day shall bee when that voice shall 〈 ◊ 〉 heard in heaven, That the mysteries of God 〈 ◊ 〉 finished, till the day when that voice sha•• be heard in heaven, Behold, the Bridegroo• cometh, go yee out to meet him.
when ye shall fit down and comfor• your selves in the Eternal and unspeakabl• fruition of them? O let us long and wa•• till the day shall be when that voice shall 〈 ◊ 〉 herd in heaven, That the Mysteres of God 〈 ◊ 〉 finished, till the day when that voice sha•• be herd in heaven, Behold, the Bridegroo• comes, go ye out to meet him.
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And ho• gladly would wee take up our rest on th• side of Iordan. I think if this were th• night that that blessed voice were to be heard in heaven, Behold, the Bridegroo• cometh, go yee out to meet him ;
And ho• gladly would we take up our rest on th• side of Iordan. I think if this were th• night that that blessed voice were to be herd in heaven, Behold, the Bridegroo• comes, go ye out to meet him;
Is not the voice of these that shout for victory heard •mongst them? Is not the voice of these that sing for joy heard among them? Iob doth not now any more complain, Why dost •hou make mee to possesse the iniquities of my •outh,
Is not the voice of these that shout for victory herd •mongst them? Is not the voice of these that sing for joy herd among them? Job does not now any more complain, Why dost •hou make me to possess the iniquities of my •outh,
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and setteth a print upon my heels? David doth now no more complain, Why doth •hy promise fail for evermore, but rather doth •weetly sing, How is thy promise fulfilled for •vermore? Heman doth now no more complain, While I suffer thy terrours I am di••racted, but rather cryeth ou•, While I feel •hy comforts I am ravished.
and sets a print upon my heels? David does now no more complain, Why does •hy promise fail for evermore, but rather does •weetly sing, How is thy promise fulfilled for •vermore? Heman does now no more complain, While I suffer thy terrors I am di••racted, but rather Cries ou•, While I feel •hy comforts I am ravished.
The voice of •ourning is now sweetly gone away, and •he voice of Hallelujah and of eternal prais•ng of him that sitteth upon the Throne is •ow heard in the place of it:
The voice of •ourning is now sweetly gone away, and •he voice of Hallelujah and of Eternal prais•ng of him that Sitteth upon the Throne is •ow herd in the place of it:
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SERMON V. 2 Pet. 1.4. Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious Promises, that by these you might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
SERMON V. 2 Pet. 1.4. Whereby Are given unto us exceeding great and precious Promises, that by these you might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
THere are three cardinal and excellent Graces that are exercised and taken up with the precious promises, there is the excellent grace of Faith, th•• believeth the truth and the goodnesse of th• promise;
THere Are three cardinal and excellent Graces that Are exercised and taken up with the precious promises, there is the excellent grace of Faith, th•• Believeth the truth and the Goodness of th• promise;
If we may be allowe• to speak so, we think these strange revolu•••ons and times we live in, are another Eccl••siastes, which doth fully preach forth th• vanity and emptinesse of all things that ar• below God:
If we may be allowe• to speak so, we think these strange revolu•••ons and times we live in, Are Another Eccl••siastes, which does Fully preach forth th• vanity and emptiness of all things that ar• below God:
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and in f••mishing all the gods of the earth, to bring h•• own to delight themselves in this visib•• Treasure, the promises of the everlasting Covenant, and in him who is the substance of them;
and in f••mishing all the God's of the earth, to bring h•• own to delight themselves in this visib•• Treasure, the promises of the everlasting Covenant, and in him who is the substance of them;
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and now there remains other two to be spoken to, to wit, that the promises are exceeding great, and that they are exceeding precious, a sweet and excellent,
and now there remains other two to be spoken to, to wit, that the promises Are exceeding great, and that they Are exceeding precious, a sweet and excellent,
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And we shall speak unto these two properties toge•her, and shall clear a little this thing, in what respects the promises of the Covenant may be called exceeding great and precious:
And we shall speak unto these two properties toge•her, and shall clear a little this thing, in what respects the promises of the Covenant may be called exceeding great and precious:
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First, They •re exceeding great, in respect of the great price that was laid down to purchase them, •here not being a promise of the everlasting Covenant above the head of which this may not be engraven in great letters, Here is the price and purchase of bloud :
First, They •re exceeding great, in respect of the great price that was laid down to purchase them, •here not being a promise of the everlasting Covenant above the head of which this may not be engraven in great letters, Here is the price and purchase of blood:
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Must they not be great and precious things •hat so wise a Merchant did lay down so infinit a treasure for the purchasing of them 2. They may be called exceeding great an• precious, in respect of those great and pre•cious things that are promised in them.
Must they not be great and precious things •hat so wise a Merchant did lay down so infinite a treasure for the purchasing of them 2. They may be called exceeding great an• precious, in respect of those great and pre•cious things that Are promised in them.
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Is not heave• an eternal enjoyment of God a great an• precious thing? and yet this lyeth withi• the bosome of a promise? Is not the know•ing of God as he is, our perfect conformit• with God, our victory over Idols, great an• excellent things;
Is not heave• an Eternal enjoyment of God a great an• precious thing? and yet this lies withi• the bosom of a promise? Is not the know•ing of God as he is, our perfect conformit• with God, our victory over Idols, great an• excellent things;
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and yet all these are trea•sured up in the promises. 3. They maybe called exceeding great and precious, in re•spect of the great advantage that redound to a Christian through the enjoyment o• them:
and yet all these Are trea•sured up in the promises. 3. They maybe called exceeding great and precious, in re•spect of the great advantage that redound to a Christian through the enjoyment o• them:
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the promises of the everlasting Co•venant (if so we may speak) are the Pensi• that draws the draughts and lineaments o• the Image of Christ upon the soul, it is th• promises of the everlasting Covenant b• which we are changed from glory to glory, 〈 ◊ 〉 it were by the Spirit of the Lord, and as Pete• doth here speak, the promises are such thing• whereby we are made partakers of the divin• nature.
the promises of the everlasting Co•venant (if so we may speak) Are the Pensi• that draws the draughts and lineaments o• the Image of christ upon the soul, it is th• promises of the everlasting Covenant b• which we Are changed from glory to glory, 〈 ◊ 〉 it were by the Spirit of the Lord, and as Pete• does Here speak, the promises Are such thing• whereby we Are made partakers of the divin• nature.
Christ is the fountai• out of which all these promises do spring and can this fountain that is sweet in it se• send forth any bitter waters? must they 〈 ◊ 〉 be precious things that have such a nob•• •escent? as to be streams of love flowing •ut from the Father to the Son,
christ is the fountai• out of which all these promises do spring and can this fountain that is sweet in it se• send forth any bitter waters? must they 〈 ◊ 〉 be precious things that have such a nob•• •escent? as to be streams of love flowing •ut from the Father to the Son,
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and from •im unto us, as the pouring out of the •yntment upon the beard of Aaron which ran •own the head unto the skirts of his gar•ents. 5. They may be called exceeding •recious promises, in respect they,
and from •im unto us, as the pouring out of the •yntment upon the beard of Aaron which ran •own the head unto the skirts of his gar•ents. 5. They may be called exceeding •recious promises, in respect they,
What are these things that faith taketh so •uch delight in, and is suported by? Is •t not the promises of the Covenant: •. They may be called exceeding precious, 〈 ◊ 〉 that they are the things that guideth and ••adeth us to precious Christ.
What Are these things that faith Takes so •uch delight in, and is suported by? Is •t not the promises of the Covenant: •. They may be called exceeding precious, 〈 ◊ 〉 that they Are the things that guideth and ••adeth us to precious christ.
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when he was constrained to cry out, Thy Law is sweeter unto me, then the honey and the honey comb? David in a manner was put to a nonplus, to find out any suitable similitude and significant resemblance, to point out the sweetnesse of the promises;
when he was constrained to cry out, Thy Law is Sweeten unto me, then the honey and the honey comb? David in a manner was put to a nonplus, to find out any suitable similitude and significant resemblance, to point out the sweetness of the promises;
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so that they may say, if wee may allude unto that word, 2 Sam. 19.25. I am this day fourscore years old, and cannot discern between good and evil, can thy servant taste what I eat or what I drink.
so that they may say, if we may allude unto that word, 2 Sam. 19.25. I am this day fourscore Years old, and cannot discern between good and evil, can thy servant taste what I eat or what I drink.
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Lastly, The promises may be called exceeding precious, in that the Sai•t• have a high and matchlesse account of them ▪ Hence that word here rendered Precious, may likewise bee rendered Honourable, which speaketh forth that there is nothing th•• hath so much of the esteem of a Christia• as the promises.
Lastly, The promises may be called exceeding precious, in that the Sai•t• have a high and matchless account of them ▪ Hence that word Here rendered Precious, may likewise be rendered Honourable, which speaks forth that there is nothing th•• hath so much of the esteem of a Christia• as the promises.
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Would ye put wisdom, o• riches, or honour, or what ye will in the ballance with the promises, they would cry forth, what should I profit to gain all these if I lose the promises.
Would you put Wisdom, o• riches, or honour, or what you will in the balance with the promises, they would cry forth, what should I profit to gain all these if I loose the promises.
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We shall say no more of this, but that the promises are indee• that Apple, the eating of which would mak• us in some respect, (and in humility be i• spoken) as God knowing good and evil :
We shall say no more of this, but that the promises Are indee• that Apple, the eating of which would mak• us in Some respect, (and in humility be i• spoken) as God knowing good and evil:
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Th• promises are these things that doth elevat• the soul unto a divine conformity with God• And oh that this might be the fruit of them the promises are as cords let down to soul• sinking in the myrie clay, and in the horrible •it, do but lay hold upon them,
Th• promises Are these things that does elevat• the soul unto a divine conformity with God• And o that this might be the fruit of them the promises Are as cords let down to soul• sinking in the miry clay, and in the horrible •it, do but lay hold upon them,
which is the advantage and •nspeakable gain that floweth to a Christian •hrough the promises, holden forth in these words, That by them ye might be made par•akers of the divine nature ;
which is the advantage and •nspeakable gain that flows to a Christian •hrough the promises, held forth in these words, That by them you might be made par•akers of the divine nature;
but onely it holds •orth this, •hat the soul that is taken up in believing of •he promises, they arise unto a liken•sse and •onformity to Him in Holinesse, Wisedome •nd Righteousnesse.
but only it holds •orth this, •hat the soul that is taken up in believing of •he promises, they arise unto a liken•sse and •onformity to Him in Holiness, Wisdom •nd Righteousness.
And as to these ad•antages that come to a Christian through •he promises: 1. We must lay this for a •round, that the fruit of all cometh to him •hrough believing the promises,
And as to these ad•antages that come to a Christian through •he promises: 1. We must lay this for a •round, that the fruit of all comes to him •hrough believing the promises,
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This is clear •rom the words of the Text; As likewise ••om 2 Cor. 7.1. Having these promises, •early beloved, let us cleanse our selves from 〈 ◊ 〉 filthinesse of the flesh and spirit, perfecting •olinesse in the fear of the Lord.
This is clear •rom the words of the Text; As likewise ••om 2 Cor. 7.1. Having these promises, •early Beloved, let us cleanse our selves from 〈 ◊ 〉 filthiness of the Flesh and Spirit, perfecting •olinesse in the Fear of the Lord.
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First, They lay upon a Christian 〈 ◊ 〉 •ivine bond and obligation to study holinesse, that since Christ hath signified and testifie ▪ His respects unto us, in so ample and larg• a way as to give us such precious promise• we ought to endeavour to study holinesse which is that great reward of love that h• seeketh from us for all things that he hat• bestowed,
First, They lay upon a Christian 〈 ◊ 〉 •ivine bound and obligation to study holiness, that since christ hath signified and testify ▪ His respects unto us, in so ample and larg• a Way as to give us such precious promise• we ought to endeavour to study holiness which is that great reward of love that h• seeks from us for all things that he hat• bestowed,
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Secondly ▪ The strength and furniture of a Christian fo• fulfilling and accomplishing of the work o• Sanctification, lyeth within the promises ▪ Are not the promises of God unto a Christ••an,
Secondly ▪ The strength and furniture of a Christian fo• fulfilling and accomplishing of the work o• Sanctification, lies within the promises ▪ are not the promises of God unto a Christ••an,
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Ther• are several promises of the everlasting Cov••nant that cryeth forth to the Christian, t• him that overcometh will this promise b• accomplished, to him that overcometh sha•• this truth be fulfilled,
Ther• Are several promises of the everlasting Cov••nant that Cries forth to the Christian, t• him that Overcometh will this promise b• accomplished, to him that Overcometh sha•• this truth be fulfilled,
and this doth exceed•ingly provoke a Christian to wrestle with 〈 ◊ 〉 his discouragements he meeteth with in th• way, he burieth all his anxieties within th• circle of his immortall Crown, which h• hopeth for,
and this does exceed•ingly provoke a Christian to wrestle with 〈 ◊ 〉 his discouragements he meeteth with in th• Way, he burieth all his anxieties within th• circle of his immortal Crown, which h• Hopes for,
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and withall, maketh him delight in the performance of it: This is clear from • Sam. 7.27. where David believing the promises, it is subjoyned, Hee found in his heart to pray that prayer unto God ;
and withal, makes him delight in the performance of it: This is clear from • Sam. 7.27. where David believing the promises, it is subjoined, He found in his heart to pray that prayer unto God;
and if any will look unto the words of that prayer, they will see them running in a heavenly and spiritual strain, speaking him one much acquainted with God,
and if any will look unto the words of that prayer, they will see them running in a heavenly and spiritual strain, speaking him one much acquainted with God,
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And we conceive, the faith of the •romises helpeth a Christian in his prayer to •hese four Divine ingredients of that duty. •. It maketh him pray with faith:
And we conceive, the faith of the •romises Helpeth a Christian in his prayer to •hese four Divine ingredients of that duty. •. It makes him pray with faith:
when •nce he buildeth his prayer upon the pro•ises, then he venteth his prayer with much •onfidence of hope, according to that word, •sal. 65.3 ▪ where ye may see a man be•ieving,
when •nce he builds his prayer upon the pro•ises, then he venteth his prayer with much •onfidence of hope, according to that word, •sal. 65.3 ▪ where you may see a man be•ieving,
It i• not said, thou wilt purge them away, or we desire that thou should purge them away, bu• thou shalt, which speaketh forth both the confidence of Faith, and the boldnesse o• Faith:
It i• not said, thou wilt purge them away, or we desire that thou should purge them away, bu• thou shalt, which speaks forth both the confidence of Faith, and the boldness o• Faith:
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when was it that David cryed to God? Was it not when he was believing the promise that past to him of old, we would not plead with God with such remissnesse i• we did believe the promises that are withi• the Covenant.
when was it that David cried to God? Was it not when he was believing the promise that passed to him of old, we would not plead with God with such remissness i• we did believe the promises that Are withi• the Covenant.
and shall no more behold him in the land of the living? when a promise hath been born in upon his spirit, hath supported him and made him to change his song, and to invert his conclusion.
and shall no more behold him in the land of the living? when a promise hath been born in upon his Spirit, hath supported him and made him to change his song, and to invert his conclusion.
This is clear from Psal. 94.18. when I said, my foot slippeth, there is the conclusion of misbelief and dispair, yet thy mercy, O Lord, did hold me up, there is the gate at which faith doth bring in consolation, not from bygone experiences onely;
This is clear from Psalm 94.18. when I said, my foot slippeth, there is the conclusion of misbelief and despair, yet thy mercy, Oh Lord, did hold me up, there is the gate At which faith does bring in consolation, not from bygone experiences only;
Hath not this oftentimes been the song of a Christian in their darkest night, In the multitude of my thoughts within me, thy comforts do delight my soul :
Hath not this oftentimes been the song of a Christian in their Darkest night, In the multitude of my thoughts within me, thy comforts do delight my soul:
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and no doubt that promise that upholdeth a Christian in their doubting and most misbelieving condition, the lively impressions of that promise will remain a long time with him;
and no doubt that promise that upholds a Christian in their doubting and most misbelieving condition, the lively impressions of that promise will remain a long time with him;
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and when first it is born in upon their spirits, they will see no small love shining forth in carving out such a promise to suit with such a providence as they are (it may be) meeting with for the time.
and when First it is born in upon their spirits, they will see no small love shining forth in carving out such a promise to suit with such a providence as they Are (it may be) meeting with for the time.
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The fourth advantage in believing the promise, i•, that thereby we have an excellent help to patience and divine submission under our saddest outward afflictions:
The fourth advantage in believing the promise, i•, that thereby we have an excellent help to patience and divine submission under our Saddest outward afflictions:
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and from Psal. 119.49, 50. where David telling his exercise in the 49. I hope, saith he, in thy word, Immediately he subjoyneth, This is my comfort in mine affliction, as if he had said,
and from Psalm 119.49, 50. where David telling his exercise in the 49. I hope, Says he, in thy word, Immediately he subjoineth, This is my Comfort in mine affliction, as if he had said,
and should have remained without comfort in the day of my adversity, and vers. 92. Vnlesse thy law had been my delight, I should have perished in my afflictions ;
and should have remained without Comfort in the day of my adversity, and vers. 92. Unless thy law had been my delight, I should have perished in my afflictions;
and we conceive in short, the influence which faith upon the promises hath upon the patient bearing of the crosse, may be shown unto you in these two particulars;
and we conceive in short, the influence which faith upon the promises hath upon the patient bearing of the cross, may be shown unto you in these two particulars;
If sense, reason, and misbelief interpret your crosse, they will make you cry out unto God, Why art thou become unto as an enemie, or as a liar, and waters that sail? but if faith that noble Interpreter do interpret your crosses, it will make you cry out, I know the thoughts of his heart, that they are thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give me an expected end.
If sense, reason, and misbelief interpret your cross, they will make you cry out unto God, Why art thou become unto as an enemy, or as a liar, and waters that sail? but if faith that noble Interpreter do interpret your Crosses, it will make you cry out, I know the thoughts of his heart, that they Are thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give me an expected end.
Secondly, It affordeth unto a Christian such soul refreshing consolation in the midst of their afflictions, that in a manner they forget their sorrows, as waters that passe away ;
Secondly, It affords unto a Christian such soul refreshing consolation in the midst of their afflictions, that in a manner they forget their sorrows, as waters that pass away;
and to live as a pilgrime, as is clear from Heb. 11.13. where these two are sweetly linked together, their imbracing of the promises by Faith, and confessing that they were strangers and pilgrims here on earth.
and to live as a pilgrim, as is clear from Hebrew 11.13. where these two Are sweetly linked together, their embracing of the promises by Faith, and confessing that they were Strangers and pilgrim's Here on earth.
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and that there is nothing within this Glob of the World that is not vanity and vexation of spirit, Faith is that prospect through which a Christian hath most clear discoveries of the vanity of all things,
and that there is nothing within this Glob of the World that is not vanity and vexation of Spirit, Faith is that prospect through which a Christian hath most clear discoveries of the vanity of all things,
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and to declare plainly that he seeketh a Countrey. And, 3. It doth exeedingly help him forward in that blessed work of weaning of affections from all things that are here;
and to declare plainly that he seeks a Country. And, 3. It does exceedingly help him forward in that blessed work of weaning of affections from all things that Are Here;
and indeed, more faith of the promises would constrain us all to subscribe that Confession of Faith that is in Heb 11.13. The sixth advantage that attendeth the believing of the promises, is.
and indeed, more faith of the promises would constrain us all to subscribe that Confessi of Faith that is in Hebrew 11.13. The sixth advantage that attends the believing of the promises, is.
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this is clear from Psal. 71.14. But I will hope continu•ally, and then immediately is subjoyned, And will yet praise him more and more ; As likewise from Rom. 15.13. and from 1 Pet ▪ 1.8.
this is clear from Psalm 71.14. But I will hope continu•ally, and then immediately is subjoined, And will yet praise him more and more; As likewise from Rom. 15.13. and from 1 Pet ▪ 1.8.
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If a man would have his way to heaven made pleasant, and while they are sitting by the rivers of Babel, would bee admitted to sing one of the songs of Zion, then ought they •o believe the promises,
If a man would have his Way to heaven made pleasant, and while they Are sitting by the Rivers of Babel, would be admitted to sing one of the songs of Zion, then ought they •o believe the promises,
This is clear from Isa. 38.16. By these things, saith Hezekiah, do men live, (speaking of the promises) and in all these things is the life of my spirit. As likewise from Psal. 119.50. Thy word, saith David, hath quickned mee.
This is clear from Isaiah 38.16. By these things, Says Hezekiah, do men live, (speaking of the promises) and in all these things is the life of my Spirit. As likewise from Psalm 119.50. Thy word, Says David, hath quickened me.
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And what is the great occasion that our hearts are oftentimes dying within us like a stone, and wee are like unto •hose that are free among the dead? Is it •ot because wee do not make use of the promises.
And what is the great occasion that our hearts Are oftentimes dying within us like a stone, and we Are like unto •hose that Are free among the dead? Is it •ot Because we do not make use of the promises.
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What is the reason that wee write •his above the head of the great things of •he everlasting Covenant, this is a Zoar, a little one? Is it not because we do not believe;
What is the reason that we write •his above the head of the great things of •he everlasting Covenant, this is a Zoar, a little one? Is it not Because we do not believe;
great things sometimes to us have no beauty, and there is no comlinesse that appeareth in them why they should be desired ▪ but if we had so much faith as a grain of mustard seed, we would cry forth.
great things sometime to us have no beauty, and there is no comeliness that appears in them why they should be desired ▪ but if we had so much faith as a grain of mustard seed, we would cry forth.
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How excellent are these things that are purchased to the Saints, and how eternally are they mad• up that have a right but to one line of the everlasting Covenant, That is well ordered i• all things and sure.
How excellent Are these things that Are purchased to the Saints, and how eternally Are they mad• up that have a right but to one line of the everlasting Covenant, That is well ordered i• all things and sure.
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according to tha• word, Luk. 1.45. Blessed are they that believe for there shall be a performance of these thing• that are spoken of the Lord unto them.
according to tha• word, Luk. 1.45. Blessed Are they that believe for there shall be a performance of these thing• that Are spoken of the Lord unto them.
And when 〈 ◊ 〉 mercy is the fruit and accomplishment of th• promise, there is a beautiful luster an• dy• upon that mercy, which no arte could 〈 ◊ 〉 on,
And when 〈 ◊ 〉 mercy is the fruit and accomplishment of th• promise, there is a beautiful luster an• dy• upon that mercy, which no art could 〈 ◊ 〉 on,
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Lastly, Besides all these advantages, We •ave these two mentioned in the Text: •. That by them we are partakers of the Di•ine Nature, and are brought up unto tha• •lessed conformity with God, which we had •ost in the fall. 2. That by them we escape •he corruptions in the world through lust:
Lastly, Beside all these advantages, We •ave these two mentioned in the Text: •. That by them we Are partakers of the Di•ine Nature, and Are brought up unto tha• •lessed conformity with God, which we had •ost in the fallen. 2. That by them we escape •he corruptions in the world through lust:
O how •hould this commend the promises unto us, •hat by faith in them, we do all behold with •pen face as in a glasse, the glory of the Lord, •nd are changed into the same from glory to glo•y as it were by the Spirit of the Lord.
O how •hould this commend the promises unto us, •hat by faith in them, we do all behold with •pen face as in a glass, the glory of the Lord, •nd Are changed into the same from glory to glo•y as it were by the Spirit of the Lord.
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Now that which, secondly, we shall speak •o, shall be the advantages that results to a Christian from a spiritual observation of the Lords accomplishing his promises;
Now that which, secondly, we shall speak •o, shall be the advantages that results to a Christian from a spiritual observation of the lords accomplishing his promises;
for here ye see in the Text, the Apostle maketh •n observation of these excellent things that •re the fruit of these precious promises when they are accomplished.
for Here you see in the Text, the Apostle makes •n observation of these excellent things that •re the fruit of these precious promises when they Are accomplished.
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and himself hath done it, being as it were, astonished and overcome with th• apprehensions of the condescendency of God He is put to a non plus, and to what shall 〈 ◊ 〉 say, Psal. 41.8, 9. As we have heard (sait• David) so have wee seen in the City of th• Lord of hosts, That is according to his promise, we have had suitable performance and he subjoyneth, verse 9. that which wa• both their exercise and their advantage, We• have thought of thy loving kindnesse, O God, i• the midst of thy Temple ;
and himself hath done it, being as it were, astonished and overcome with th• apprehensions of the condescendency of God He is put to a non plus, and to what shall 〈 ◊ 〉 say, Psalm 41.8, 9. As we have herd (sait• David) so have we seen in the city of th• Lord of hosts, That is according to his promise, we have had suitable performance and he subjoineth, verse 9. that which wa• both their exercise and their advantage, We• have Thought of thy loving kindness, Oh God, i• the midst of thy Temple;
and unto Iacob by the name of the Almighty, but by the nam• of Iehovah was I not known unto them, tha• is, by the Name of giving an accomplishment unto my promises, that Name was no• discovered unto them,
and unto Iacob by the name of the Almighty, but by the nam• of Jehovah was I not known unto them, tha• is, by the Name of giving an accomplishment unto my promises, that Name was no• discovered unto them,
but should bee mad• known unto their posterity, in the day whe•• •is promises should passe unto performances ▪ •nd hence it is also, that when the Lord is •peaking of the accomplishment of great pro•ises, he doth so often in the Scripture sub••yn that word, Ye shall know that I am Ieho•ah, or the Lord, Isa. 49.23, 52. and 60.16. •nd indeed we do daily find it so;
but should be mad• known unto their posterity, in the day whe•• •is promises should pass unto performances ▪ •nd hence it is also, that when the Lord is •peaking of the accomplishment of great pro•ises, he does so often in the Scripture sub••yn that word, You shall know that I am Ieho•ah, or the Lord, Isaiah 49.23, 52. and 60.16. •nd indeed we do daily find it so;
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for, is not •very accomplshment of a promise, a new •iscovery of the wisdome of God, that shineth 〈 ◊ 〉 the suitable tyming of the accomplishment •f a promise:
for, is not •very accomplshment of a promise, a new •iscovery of the Wisdom of God, that shines 〈 ◊ 〉 the suitable timing of the accomplishment •f a promise:
Is not every accomplishment •f a promise a new discovery of the faithful•esse of God, that hee will not alter that which hath gone out of his mouth? And is •ot every performance of the promise a new •iscovery of the love of God, that hee desir•th to magnifie his mercies above all his work,
Is not every accomplishment •f a promise a new discovery of the faithful•esse of God, that he will not altar that which hath gone out of his Mouth? And is •ot every performance of the promise a new •iscovery of the love of God, that he desir•th to magnify his Mercies above all his work,
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and a new discovery of the power and •mnipotency of God, that can bring forth the •erformance of his promise, notwithstand•ng of all things that are in the way,
and a new discovery of the power and •mnipotency of God, that can bring forth the •erformance of his promise, notwithstand•ng of all things that Are in the Way,
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yea, •ake things that are not to bee, and bringeth to •ought things that are. The third advantage is, That it helpeth 〈 ◊ 〉 •hristian to have high apprehensions, and •ajestick uptakings of God:
yea, •ake things that Are not to be, and brings to •ought things that Are. The third advantage is, That it Helpeth 〈 ◊ 〉 •hristian to have high apprehensions, and •ajestick uptakings of God:
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This is clear, • Tim. 1 ▪ 15 compared with vers. 17. whe•e Paul closing with that promise, That Christ •ame in the world to save sinners, and behold•ng in the accomplishment of it, in himself, •is heart (as it were) i• elevated within •im, and he cryeth forth.
This is clear, • Tim. 1 ▪ 15 compared with vers. 17. whe•e Paul closing with that promise, That christ •ame in the world to save Sinners, and behold•ng in the accomplishment of it, in himself, •is heart (as it were) i• elevated within •im, and he Cries forth.
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There is an Emphasis in that word, Now, 〈 ◊ 〉 if Paul had said, I could never praise and ex•toll him till now, and I am so much bound 〈 ◊ 〉 Christ that I will not delay this exercise on• moment, now I will blesse him,
There is an Emphasis in that word, Now, 〈 ◊ 〉 if Paul had said, I could never praise and ex•toll him till now, and I am so much bound 〈 ◊ 〉 christ that I will not Delay this exercise on• moment, now I will bless him,
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and it is clea• from Mic. 7.18. where the accomplishmen• of the promises that are there, made th• Church cry out, Who is like unto thee, he be•came matchless unto them through the performance of the promises.
and it is clea• from Mic. 7.18. where the accomplishmen• of the promises that Are there, made th• Church cry out, Who is like unto thee, he be•came matchless unto them through the performance of the promises.
And so we conceiv• that these who are much in spiritual observation of the performance of the promises, they will see precious draughts of the Majesty o• God engraven upon them;
And so we conceiv• that these who Are much in spiritual observation of the performance of the promises, they will see precious draughts of the Majesty o• God engraven upon them;
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The fourth advantage is, The observing of the accomplishment of the promises, wil• help a Christian when hee is redacted unto new straits, to be much in the exercise of faith upon God;
The fourth advantage is, The observing of the accomplishment of the promises, wil• help a Christian when he is redacted unto new straits, to be much in the exercise of faith upon God;
We confesse somtimes our former ex•eriences of the faithfulnesse of God, they do •ot support our faith when wee are redacted •nto new difficulties, which is either occasio•ed through the greatnesse of the strait that •e are now put to, (in our apprehensions) •bove that which we were put to before;
We confess sometimes our former ex•eriences of the faithfulness of God, they do •ot support our faith when we Are redacted •nto new difficulties, which is either occasio•ed through the greatness of the strait that •e Are now put to, (in our apprehensions) •bove that which we were put to before;
so •hat though God did deliver us when we were •unning with footmen, yet we have no faith to •elieve that hee shall deliver us when we are •bout to contend with horses :
so •hat though God did deliver us when we were •unning with footmen, yet we have no faith to •elieve that he shall deliver us when we Are •bout to contend with Horses:
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for •his maketh us that we cannot with boldness •ake use of his Word when we are brought •nto a new strait, a guilty conscience is the ••ther of misbelief.
for •his makes us that we cannot with boldness •ake use of his Word when we Are brought •nto a new strait, a guilty conscience is the ••ther of misbelief.
We told you, the giving of the promises occa••oneth joy, and when the promises travelleth 〈 ◊ 〉 birth and bringeth forth, that occasioneth •uch more spiritual joy:
We told you, the giving of the promises occa••oneth joy, and when the promises travelleth 〈 ◊ 〉 birth and brings forth, that occasioneth •uch more spiritual joy:
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And he draweth this excellent conclusio• from it, Therefore my heart greatly rejoycet• and with my soul will I praise him, And we• conceive, that sometimes, that God tryste•• the accomplishment of the promises wi•• some precious manifestation of himself to th• soul, which maketh them to rejoyce with jo• unspeakable, and full of glory ;
And he draws this excellent conclusio• from it, Therefore my heart greatly rejoycet• and with my soul will I praise him, And we• conceive, that sometime, that God tryste•• the accomplishment of the promises wi•• Some precious manifestation of himself to th• soul, which makes them to rejoice with jo• unspeakable, and full of glory;
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so that now many disputings ar• silenced, and many questions now are out o• the way, this is clear Psal. 31.21, 22. Davi• confesseth his quarrelling before,
so that now many disputings ar• silenced, and many questions now Are out o• the Way, this is clear Psalm 31.21, 22. Davi• Confesses his quarreling before,
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And now wee shall only speak a little un•to some duties that wee would presse upo• you, from that which wee have spoken ▪ And the first duty is, That Christians would bee much in waiting for the accomplishmen• of the promises,
And now we shall only speak a little un•to Some duties that we would press upo• you, from that which we have spoken ▪ And the First duty is, That Christians would be much in waiting for the accomplishmen• of the promises,
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and standing upon thei• watch tower untill the vision shall speak ▪ And wee shall only give you these to enforce •t. 1. It is commanded that you should so do:
and standing upon thei• watch tower until the vision shall speak ▪ And we shall only give you these to enforce •t. 1. It is commanded that you should so do:
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and •hat same word is repeated by David, Psal. •1. 24. Bee of good courage, which is that •ame, to wait upon the Lord. 2. These that wait patiently for the accomplishment of •he promises, God will strengthen them to •ait:
and •hat same word is repeated by David, Psalm •1. 24. be of good courage, which is that •ame, to wait upon the Lord. 2. These that wait patiently for the accomplishment of •he promises, God will strengthen them to •ait:
There is indeed a pleasant seeming ▪ ••ntradiction in that verse, hee had said be••re, that the vision would tarry, and yet here 〈 ◊ 〉 •aith, Tho vision will not tarry,
There is indeed a pleasant seeming ▪ ••ntradiction in that verse, he had said be••re, that the vision would tarry, and yet Here 〈 ◊ 〉 •aith, Though vision will not tarry,
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in which ye may see the divini•• both of sense and faith, and that noble contradiction that is between their assertions, Sense asserting that the promise doth tarry too long,
in which you may see the divini•• both of sense and faith, and that noble contradiction that is between their assertions, Sense asserting that the promise does tarry too long,
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and these mercies come unto us with a binding tye of love: this is somewhat pointed at in Isa. 25.9. where the Church cryeth forth, Lo, this is our God, wee have waited for him, wee will bee glad and rejoyce in his salvation ▪ their waiting and expecting of the promise to be accomplished in its time is there the fountain of their song and of their spiritual joy:
and these Mercies come unto us with a binding tie of love: this is somewhat pointed At in Isaiah 25.9. where the Church Cries forth, Lo, this is our God, we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation ▪ their waiting and expecting of the promise to be accomplished in its time is there the fountain of their song and of their spiritual joy:
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he may sometimes rejoyce in •hat threefold mystery of the Gospel, that •o a naturall man can hardly appear other •hen a contradiction. 1 ▪ He may sometimes, • have nothing, and yet I possesse all things ;
he may sometime rejoice in •hat threefold mystery of the Gospel, that •o a natural man can hardly appear other •hen a contradiction. 1 ▪ He may sometime, • have nothing, and yet I possess all things;
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but when •ee casteth his eye unto his spiritual inheri••nce, then hee beholdeth his treasures, and 〈 ◊ 〉 constrained to cry out, I possesse all things. 〈 ◊ 〉 ▪ Sometimes hee may cry forth, I am •ich, and yet I am exeeeding poor ;
but when •ee Cast his eye unto his spiritual inheri••nce, then he beholdeth his treasures, and 〈 ◊ 〉 constrained to cry out, I possess all things. 〈 ◊ 〉 ▪ Sometime he may cry forth, I am •ich, and yet I am exeeeding poor;
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even in the great•st storm, 〈 ◊ 〉 at length hee findeth it true, that hope •aketh not ashamed. 3. Sometime the Chri••an will cry forth ▪ I am alwayes sorrowing, 〈 ◊ 〉 yet alwayes rejoycing :
even in the great•st storm, 〈 ◊ 〉 At length he finds it true, that hope •aketh not ashamed. 3. Sometime the Chri••an will cry forth ▪ I am always sorrowing, 〈 ◊ 〉 yet always rejoicing:
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and that everlasting 〈 ◊ 〉, will make a Christian rejoyce under 〈 ◊ 〉 his disquietmen•s and anxieties in the 〈 ◊ 〉, he can look to the back of time, and behold a glorious inheritance.
and that everlasting 〈 ◊ 〉, will make a Christian rejoice under 〈 ◊ 〉 his disquietmen•s and anxieties in the 〈 ◊ 〉, he can look to the back of time, and behold a glorious inheritance.
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The third duty that we would presse upo• you, is, To long for the day when all the promises of the Covenant of Grace shall receiv• their compleat accomplishment,
The third duty that we would press upo• you, is, To long for the day when all the promises of the Covenant of Grace shall receiv• their complete accomplishment,
There is tha• first come, which is in Matth. 11.28. Com• unto me all ye that are weary and heavy loaden And there is that second come, Isa. 26. Com• my people, enter into the chambers, which is t• entertain that excellent correspondency wit• him in troublesome times:
There is tha• First come, which is in Matthew 11.28. Com• unto me all you that Are weary and heavy loaded And there is that second come, Isaiah 26. Com• my people, enter into the chambers, which is t• entertain that excellent correspondency wit• him in troublesome times:
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And there is th•• third matchlesse come, when Christ shall sa• to his own in the day of their standing befor• the tribunal, Come, O blessed of my Father ▪ Shall we say it, that if we had faith •s a 〈 ◊ 〉 of mustard seed, we would cry forth, Why 〈 ◊ 〉 his chariot so long in coming ;
And there is th•• third matchless come, when christ shall sa• to his own in the day of their standing befor• the tribunal, Come, Oh blessed of my Father ▪ Shall we say it, that if we had faith •s a 〈 ◊ 〉 of mustard seed, we would cry forth, Why 〈 ◊ 〉 his chariot so long in coming;
and did we 〈 ◊ 〉 or made a high account of the matchless pr••mises of the boundlesse Covenant, we wou•• cry forth, O that our time would flee away 〈 ◊ 〉 the ships of desire.
and did we 〈 ◊ 〉 or made a high account of the matchless pr••mises of the boundless Covenant, we wou•• cry forth, Oh that our time would flee away 〈 ◊ 〉 the ships of desire.
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I shall say no more but th•• Christ is gone up with a shout unto heaven, an• shall come again with the sound of a trumpe• sing praises to God, sing praises, sing praises un•• our God, sing praises.
I shall say no more but th•• christ is gone up with a shout unto heaven, an• shall come again with the found of a trumpe• sing praises to God, sing praises, sing praises un•• our God, sing praises.
this •s clear, Ezek. 37. in the fulfilling of the promises that were past to Iudah in their capti•ity, was it not when they were as a valley of dead bones, and their hopes were in a manner cut off for their part, from the 11. verse of •hat chapter, compared with the 12. And 2. That the time of the accomplishment of •he promises, ordinarily i• a praying time:
this •s clear, Ezekiel 37. in the fulfilling of the promises that were passed to Iudah in their capti•ity, was it not when they were as a valley of dead bones, and their hope's were in a manner Cut off for their part, from the 11. verse of •hat chapter, compared with the 12. And 2. That the time of the accomplishment of •he promises, ordinarily i• a praying time:
and •he 10. thus saith the Lord, the time when he will visit them, and perform his good word •o them, in causing them to return, it shall be a time when they shall call upon me, and shall go and pray unto me,
and •he 10. thus Says the Lord, the time when he will visit them, and perform his good word •o them, in causing them to return, it shall be a time when they shall call upon me, and shall go and pray unto me,
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We ought not to limit infinit wisdom, nor to •ay unto him that is infinite in strength, How •an such a thing be ? but answer all objections of misbelief with this, God hath spoken it, •nd he will also do it,
We ought not to limit infinite Wisdom, nor to •ay unto him that is infinite in strength, How •an such a thing be? but answer all objections of misbelief with this, God hath spoken it, •nd he will also do it,
and have chosen thes• words to speak of it, which are a part 〈 ◊ 〉 that excellent Oration and Discourse th•• Paul had before Agrippa in his own defence ▪ In which Oration and Discourse of his, 〈 ◊ 〉 may behold these four things eminently shin•ing: 1. That Godlinesse and good manner are not inconsistent, not contrary one to ano•ther:
and have chosen thes• words to speak of it, which Are a part 〈 ◊ 〉 that excellent Oration and Discourse th•• Paul had before Agrippa in his own defence ▪ In which Oration and Discourse of his, 〈 ◊ 〉 may behold these four things eminently shin•ing: 1. That Godliness and good manner Are not inconsistent, not contrary one to ano•ther:
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then by being seven years in all the Courts of France. This, secondly, that innocent Policy that he made use of in the deliverance of this Oration, which likewise doth appear in the second and third verse of this Chapter, where he endeavours to insinuate & ingratiate himself in the favours of the person before whom he had stood;
then by being seven Years in all the Courts of France. This, secondly, that innocent Policy that he made use of in the deliverance of this Oration, which likewise does appear in the second and third verse of this Chapter, where he endeavours to insinuate & ingratiate himself in the favours of the person before whom he had stood;
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Christ witnessed a glorious confession before Pontius Pilat for him, and he would witnesse a glorious confession before Agrippa for Christ, that since Christ had not denied him in that notable day, he would not now deny precious Christ in this day:
christ witnessed a glorious Confessi before Pontius Pilat for him, and he would witness a glorious Confessi before Agrippa for christ, that since christ had not denied him in that notable day, he would not now deny precious christ in this day:
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Lastly, This shineth in the words that Paul doth set forth, the matchlesse freedom & unspeakable riches of Christ, not onely toward himself in that he did cast the lot of everlasting love toward him;
Lastly, This shines in the words that Paul does Set forth, the matchless freedom & unspeakable riches of christ, not only towards himself in that he did cast the lot of everlasting love towards him;
The first is, to open the eyes of the blind, which in short is even this to give those that are ignorant of God, the spiritual knowledge of the deep mysteries o• the Father, and of the Son:
The First is, to open the eyes of the blind, which in short is even this to give those that Are ignorant of God, the spiritual knowledge of the deep Mysteres o• the Father, and of the Son:
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unto an estate of holinesse, darknesse in Scripture pointing out sin, and light in Scripture pointing ou• holinesse. 3. The bringing us from unde• the power of Satan unto God, the making 〈 ◊ 〉 blessed exchange of captivity and bondage that these who were under the captivity o• Satan, may be under the captivity of Love that those who were under the bondage o• sinne, may bee under the sweet obedience 〈 ◊ 〉 Christ, whose yoke is easie, and whose burde• is light, Matth. 11.30. 4. That person may receive the remission of sins, and the for•givenesse of their iniquity ;
unto an estate of holiness, darkness in Scripture pointing out since, and Light in Scripture pointing ou• holiness. 3. The bringing us from unde• the power of Satan unto God, the making 〈 ◊ 〉 blessed exchange of captivity and bondage that these who were under the captivity o• Satan, may be under the captivity of Love that those who were under the bondage o• sin, may be under the sweet Obedience 〈 ◊ 〉 christ, whose yoke is easy, and whose burde• is Light, Matthew 11.30. 4. That person may receive the remission of Sins, and the for•givenesse of their iniquity;
This is the grea• voice of the Gospel, come to a crucifie• Christ, come to a pardoning Christ, com• to a glorified Christ, Christ hath the pardo• of iniquity in his one hand,
This is the grea• voice of the Gospel, come to a crucifie• christ, come to a pardoning christ, com• to a glorified christ, christ hath the pardo• of iniquity in his one hand,
And the last is in the close of the verse, that persons may receive forgivenesse of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me, that is, that they may have a share of that glorious mansion, of that excellent Kingdome that Christ hath purchased,
And the last is in the close of the verse, that Persons may receive forgiveness of Sins, and inheritance among them which Are sanctified by faith that is in me, that is, that they may have a share of that glorious mansion, of that excellent Kingdom that christ hath purchased,
as it were, Christ cometh not unto us cloathed with the robes of Majesty, but clothed with the robes of Love and advantage, knowing that in this posture he shal most •gain upon our hearts.
as it were, christ comes not unto us clothed with the robes of Majesty, but clothed with the robes of Love and advantage, knowing that in this posture he shall most •gain upon our hearts.
Now in speaking unto that last end of the preaching the Gospel, we shall only according to our present purpose, take notice of this one thing from it, (not intending to prosecute it as it is an end of the Gospel) but as a property of Faith:
Now in speaking unto that last end of the preaching the Gospel, we shall only according to our present purpose, take notice of this one thing from it, (not intending to prosecute it as it is an end of the Gospel) but as a property of Faith:
and the attaining of holinesse, they are sanctified, saith he, through faith in me. We shall not stand long to clear this unto you, it is evident from Act. 15.9. where the Apostle telleth us of purifying their hearts by faith : And likewise, 1 Tim. 1.5. where a pure heart and faith unfeigned, they are joyned and linked together: As likewise, 1 Ioh. 3.3. Every man that hath this hope in him, 〈 ◊ 〉 purifieth himself.
and the attaining of holiness, they Are sanctified, Says he, through faith in me. We shall not stand long to clear this unto you, it is evident from Act. 15.9. where the Apostle Telleth us of purifying their hearts by faith: And likewise, 1 Tim. 1.5. where a pure heart and faith unfeigned, they Are joined and linked together: As likewise, 1 John 3.3. Every man that hath this hope in him, 〈 ◊ 〉 Purifieth himself.
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1. In that it discovereth to the soul th•• matchless excellency, that transcendent beauty, and that surpassing comelinesse that is i• Christ, which sight doth exceedingly perswade the soul to draw that conclusion, Wh•• have I to do any more with idols ? A gloriou• sight of Christ,
1. In that it Discovereth to the soul th•• matchless excellency, that transcendent beauty, and that surpassing comeliness that is i• christ, which sighed does exceedingly persuade the soul to draw that conclusion, Wh•• have I to do any more with Idols? A gloriou• sighed of christ,
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and acquaintance with hi• maketh us lose our acquaintance with ou• idols, and when once we are united unt• Christ by faith, we break that union we ha•• with them.
and acquaintance with hi• makes us loose our acquaintance with ou• Idols, and when once we Are united unt• christ by faith, we break that Union we ha•• with them.
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did ye but once see him who is that glorious Son of righteousnesse, yee would be forced to put in your Amen unto that excellent confession of Faith, Eccles. 1.2. Vanity of vanities, and all is but vanity and vexation of spirit.
did you but once see him who is that glorious Son of righteousness, ye would be forced to put in your Amen unto that excellent Confessi of Faith, Eccles. 1.2. Vanity of vanities, and all is but vanity and vexation of Spirit.
but likewise his holiness, and this doth make the soul fall in love with that excellent thing Sanctification. It is recorded amongst the first steps to sin and misery, that we desired to be as Gods, knowing good and evil;
but likewise his holiness, and this does make the soul fallen in love with that excellent thing Sanctification. It is recorded among the First steps to since and misery, that we desired to be as God's, knowing good and evil;
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and believing of the promises bringeth forth that noble birth, conformity to God, according to tha• word upon which we were speaking, 2 Pet ▪ 1: 4. by believing the promises, (that is the advantage of it) We are by them made partakers of the divine nature.
and believing of the promises brings forth that noble birth, conformity to God, according to tha• word upon which we were speaking, 2 Pet ▪ 1: 4. by believing the promises, (that is the advantage of it) We Are by them made partakers of the divine nature.
5. Faith also believeth the threatning• that are past in Scripture against sin, and the believing them hath an undoubted and strong influence upon the attaining and growth o• Sanctification:
5. Faith also Believeth the threatning• that Are passed in Scripture against since, and the believing them hath an undoubted and strong influence upon the attaining and growth o• Sanctification:
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And be perswaded of it that the faith of the threatnings and of the promises that are in Scripture, would be as 〈 ◊ 〉 threefold cord not easily broken, to restai• you from the acting of iniquity:
And be persuaded of it that the faith of the threatenings and of the promises that Are in Scripture, would be as 〈 ◊ 〉 threefold cord not Easily broken, to restai• you from the acting of iniquity:
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And I shall only say to such that do undervalue the threatnings of God, the day is coming when they shall be constrained to cry out, He hath spoken it, and he hath done it,
And I shall only say to such that do undervalue the threatenings of God, the day is coming when they shall be constrained to cry out, He hath spoken it, and he hath done it,
6. Faith discovereth unto a Christian the noble excellencies, and those spiritual dignities that are in that everlasting estate that is provided for the Saints in light;
6. Faith Discovereth unto a Christian the noble excellencies, and those spiritual dignities that Are in that everlasting estate that is provided for the Saints in Light;
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Faith (as it were) carrieth up the soul to the top of Pisgah, off which it is admitted to behold the promised land, and truely the seeing of these noble things that are provided for the Saints, cannot but make them study holinesse,
Faith (as it were) Carrieth up the soul to the top of Pisgah, off which it is admitted to behold the promised land, and truly the seeing of these noble things that Are provided for the Saints, cannot but make them study holiness,
And I would only ask you this one question ▪ Is it possible that such a delusion as this can overtake you, as to think, that ye who never studied holinesse on earth, shall yet enter into heavens gates.
And I would only ask you this one question ▪ Is it possible that such a delusion as this can overtake you, as to think, that you who never studied holiness on earth, shall yet enter into heavens gates.
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7. Faith hath influence upon the attaining of holinesse in this respect, That it believeth the exceeding great advantages that are promised unto the person that studieth holiness:
7. Faith hath influence upon the attaining of holiness in this respect, That it Believeth the exceeding great advantages that Are promised unto the person that studieth holiness:
Faith it layeth hold upon the truth of the excellent sayings, and maketh the Christian endeavour to attain unto a likenesse and conformity with him, that so he may be admitted to behold his face for all eternity,
Faith it Layeth hold upon the truth of the excellent sayings, and makes the Christian endeavour to attain unto a likeness and conformity with him, that so he may be admitted to behold his face for all eternity,
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And I will give you these three grounds why faith compleaty discovereth the sinfulnesse of sin. 1. Faith letteth us see the person against whom we commit this sin,
And I will give you these three grounds why faith compleaty Discovereth the sinfulness of since. 1. Faith lets us see the person against whom we commit this since,
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or to enter in the lists with such an infinite God? 2. Faith letteth a Christian see these excellent obligations of love that Christ hath imposed upon us;
or to enter in the lists with such an infinite God? 2. Faith lets a Christian see these excellent obligations of love that christ hath imposed upon us;
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And, 2. That Register in which all your acts of offending precious Christ are written, ye would be astonished and ashamed to see so much forgiven you;
And, 2. That Register in which all your acts of offending precious christ Are written, you would be astonished and ashamed to see so much forgiven you;
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there ye would see infinite mercy desiring to rejoyce over Iudgement, and there ye would see the spotlesse riches of that transcendent grace that is in Christ.
there you would see infinite mercy desiring to rejoice over Judgement, and there you would see the spotless riches of that transcendent grace that is in christ.
The second thing that we shall speak to concerning Faiths influence in the attaining Sanctification, shall be to enquire a little unto these things that hinder even Believers from attaining this blessed effect of their Faith;
The second thing that we shall speak to Concerning Faiths influence in the attaining Sanctification, shall be to inquire a little unto these things that hinder even Believers from attaining this blessed Effect of their Faith;
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so that they are constrained somtimes to cry out, I shall once fall by the hand of one of mine iniquities, and when they fight and doth not overcome, they are at last constrained to say, There is no hope.
so that they Are constrained sometimes to cry out, I shall once fallen by the hand of one of mine iniquities, and when they fight and does not overcome, they Are At last constrained to say, There is no hope.
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and no doubt, if a Christian were more taken up in the constant actings of Faith, he should sometimes sing that song, I trusted in God, and I was helped.
and no doubt, if a Christian were more taken up in the constant actings of Faith, he should sometime sing that song, I trusted in God, and I was helped.
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and so they cannot bring forth these noble fruits and effects of Faith. If we were trusting in God with all our hearts, then that promse, Psal. 37.5. should be accomplished to us, Trust in the Lord, and hee shall bring it to passe.
and so they cannot bring forth these noble fruits and effects of Faith. If we were trusting in God with all our hearts, then that promise, Psalm 37.5. should be accomplished to us, Trust in the Lord, and he shall bring it to pass.
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Thridly, There is a strong heart conjunction and soul union between us and our idols: wee are joyned to our idols, and therefore we cannot be easily divorced;
Thirdly, There is a strong heart conjunction and soul Union between us and our Idols: we Are joined to our Idols, and Therefore we cannot be Easily divorced;
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yea, when we are in the heat of the war against them, there is a procuratour within that cryeth, O spare this little one, or this profitable or pleasant one,
yea, when we Are in the heat of the war against them, there is a procurator within that Cries, Oh spare this little one, or this profitable or pleasant one,
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But I confesse, if that union were once dissolved, wee should then bee heard with greatest earnestnesse to cry forth, O blessed bee the Lord that teacheth my hands to fight.
But I confess, if that Union were once dissolved, we should then be herd with greatest earnestness to cry forth, Oh blessed be the Lord that Teaches my hands to fight.
or as the word may be rendered, Make out by unanswerable arguments to your tentations, that you cannot imbrace the unfruitfull works of darknesse, convince your tentations that ye cannot do it:
or as the word may be rendered, Make out by unanswerable Arguments to your tentations, that you cannot embrace the unfruitful works of darkness, convince your tentations that you cannot do it:
O tentation give me ou• ground why I should commit such an iniquitie. And certainly, if we were thus reasoning with our tentations, they should flee before us:
Oh tentation give me ou• ground why I should commit such an iniquity. And Certainly, if we were thus reasoning with our tentations, they should flee before us:
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There is a command for a perfect love to that which is good, and holinesse in that same place, Rom. 12.9. and cleave (saith he) to that which is good ;
There is a command for a perfect love to that which is good, and holiness in that same place, Rom. 12.9. and cleave (Says he) to that which is good;
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or, as the word may be rendered, Be married and glewed to that which is good, let there be an unspeakable and undissolvable knot of union between you and that which is good:
or, as the word may be rendered, Be married and glued to that which is good, let there be an unspeakable and undissolvable knot of Union between you and that which is good:
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but that is the great ground why we advance not in holinesse, we know not the advantage nor diguity, to be made like God. O will ye think on it, What a thing is it for you who are the dust of his feet, to be made conform to him? Seventhly, A Christian is not much in the exercise of other duties that should go along with faith, suspect that faith for presumption, that can act,
but that is the great ground why we advance not in holiness, we know not the advantage nor diguity, to be made like God. Oh will you think on it, What a thing is it for you who Are the dust of his feet, to be made conform to him? Seventhly, A Christian is not much in the exercise of other duties that should go along with faith, suspect that faith for presumption, that can act,
When was it, O Christian and expectant of heaven, that yee was constrained to put up an Eben•zer, and cry forth, Hitherto hath the Lord helped mee ? When was it, O Christian and expectant of heaven, that ye was put to cry forth, God hath arisen, and mine enemies are scattered before my face ? I will tell you what is your practice, ye make such a covenant with your idols,
When was it, Oh Christian and expectant of heaven, that ye was constrained to put up an Eben•zer, and cry forth, Hitherto hath the Lord helped me? When was it, Oh Christian and expectant of heaven, that you was put to cry forth, God hath arisen, and mine enemies Are scattered before my face? I will tell you what is your practice, you make such a Covenant with your Idols,
There is such a Covenant between the graces of the Spirit, especially between faith and Prayer (if so wee may allude) as was made between Ioab and Abishai, 2 Sam. 10.11. one grace,
There is such a Covenant between the graces of the Spirit, especially between faith and Prayer (if so we may allude) as was made between Ioab and Abishai, 2 Sam. 10.11. one grace,
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O! what is the ground that I get not victory over my lusts, and they propose that question to Christ that once the Disciples proposed to him, Why was it that I could not cast out such a devil? And I can give no other answer nor Christ gave to them, it is, because ye have not faith;
OH! what is the ground that I get not victory over my Lustiest, and they propose that question to christ that once the Disciples proposed to him, Why was it that I could not cast out such a Devil? And I can give no other answer nor christ gave to them, it is, Because you have not faith;
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I will tell you six things which if faith overcome, it keepeth the fields, and maketh the Christian sing a song of triumph, even before a compleat victory.
I will tell you six things which if faith overcome, it Keepeth the fields, and makes the Christian sing a song of triumph, even before a complete victory.
when day shall break and all their clouds flee away. 2. Faith helpeth the Christian to see there is much in Christ to make up any losse or disadvantage that they have;
when day shall break and all their Clouds flee away. 2. Faith Helpeth the Christian to see there is much in christ to make up any loss or disadvantage that they have;
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if ye losse your son, or your choisest contentment in the world, Faith will say such a word as Elkana said to Hannah, 1 Sam. 1.8. Is not Christ better to thee then ten sons? The choisest contentments ye can lose, (that is faiths divinity) Christ is worth an hundred of them:
if you loss your son, or your Choicest contentment in the world, Faith will say such a word as Elkana said to Hannah, 1 Sam. 1.8. Is not christ better to thee then ten Sons? The Choicest contentment's you can loose, (that is faiths divinity) christ is worth an hundred of them:
and so this maketh the •oul be ashamed of their impatiency, and to •ive over their fretting at the excellent and •ise dispensations of God. 3. Faith letteth Christian see, that there is not a dispensati•n that hee meeteth with,
and so this makes the •oul be ashamed of their impatiency, and to •ive over their fretting At the excellent and •ise dispensations of God. 3. Faith lets Christian see, that there is not a dispensati•n that he meeteth with,
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I think •hat word, Eccles. 3.11. was never so much •ccomplished as it is in those dayes, and •mongst you, Hee hath set the world in your ••arts, that is the idol that dwelleth and ••dgeth within you:
I think •hat word, Eccles. 3.11. was never so much •ccomplished as it is in those days, and •mongst you, He hath Set the world in your ••arts, that is the idol that dwells and ••dgeth within you:
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And whereas •od saith, Thou shalt have no other Gods but me, the world saith, Thou shalt have no other Gods but me, &c. But faith will bring thi• idol low,
And whereas •od Says, Thou shalt have no other God's but me, the world Says, Thou shalt have no other God's but me, etc. But faith will bring thi• idol low,
were sufficient, that amongst all the grea• idols of the latter times, this is put in the first place, They shall be lovers of themselves we cannot take pains for Christ, we canno• go about the exercise of any duty,
were sufficient, that among all the grea• Idols of the latter times, this is put in the First place, They shall be lovers of themselves we cannot take pains for christ, we canno• go about the exercise of any duty,
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I will tell you its counsel and great advice it giveth you, O person, pity thy self, that same counsel Peter gave his Master, it biddeth you pity your self :
I will tell you its counsel and great Advice it gives you, Oh person, pity thy self, that same counsel Peter gave his Master, it bids you pity your self:
But if wee could rightly interpret that language, it would be this, destroy your self, for self indulgence, and self-love is that which will ruine you.
But if we could rightly interpret that language, it would be this, destroy your self, for self indulgence, and Self-love is that which will ruin you.
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The fourth idol that faith will subdue, is self-righteousnesse, this is a great thing wee maintain, we will never renounce our own righteousness and submit to the righteousnes of Christ:
The fourth idol that faith will subdue, is self-righteousness, this is a great thing we maintain, we will never renounce our own righteousness and submit to the righteousness of christ:
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and the great ground of it is ▪ That there is this principle within us all, 〈 ◊ 〉 love to go to heaven through a Covenant of Works, •nd wee never desire to be much oblieged to •ny other, we cannot submit our selves to the righteousnesse of Christ.
and the great ground of it is ▪ That there is this principle within us all, 〈 ◊ 〉 love to go to heaven through a Covenant of Works, •nd we never desire to be much obliged to •ny other, we cannot submit our selves to the righteousness of christ.
I will shew thee my faith by my workes, where this is clearly holden forth, That a Christian much in the work of Sanctification, hee can upon all times give an extract of his Faith,
I will show thee my faith by my works, where this is clearly held forth, That a Christian much in the work of Sanctification, he can upon all times give an extract of his Faith,
and, as it were, discover it and shew it to the world. 2. Sanctification maketh faith perfect, according to that remarkable word, Iam. 2.22. And by workes was faith made perfect.
and, as it were, discover it and show it to the world. 2. Sanctification makes faith perfect, according to that remarkable word, Iam. 2.22. And by works was faith made perfect.
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And, lastly, if a Chri•tian be much in this work of Sanctification, •here will be a comfortable exercise of faith, •ometimes Faith is exercised with much ••xiety,
And, lastly, if a Chri•tian be much in this work of Sanctification, •here will be a comfortable exercise of faith, •ometimes Faith is exercised with much ••xiety,
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and •aketh a Christian rejoyce with joy unspeak•ble and full of glory. Thirdly, Wee may draw this conclusion, •f faith have influence upon the work of •anctification,
and •aketh a Christian rejoice with joy unspeak•ble and full of glory. Thirdly, we may draw this conclusion, •f faith have influence upon the work of •anctification,
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and •hall not that faith unquestionably perish as a ••eam, and evanish as the vision of the night ▪ •nd therefore if ye would testifie the reality •f your faith,
and •hall not that faith unquestionably perish as a ••eam, and evanish as the vision of the night ▪ •nd Therefore if you would testify the reality •f your faith,
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I shall but from Ioh. 8.14 ▪ 15. give you these eight properties of a hypocrites faith and hope, which may make you try and examine your self. 1. Their hope and their faith is but an act of folly,
I shall but from John 8.14 ▪ 15. give you these eight properties of a Hypocrites faith and hope, which may make you try and examine your self. 1. Their hope and their faith is but an act of folly,
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shewing this, that they build without a foundation, and so their faith must bee most unsure and uncertain, 2. The thing they hope for shall at last loath them:
showing this, that they built without a Foundation, and so their faith must be most unsure and uncertain, 2. The thing they hope for shall At last loath them:
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that is clear in that same wor•, Whose hope shall be cut off, or as the word may be read, Whose hope shall loath them, the thing he hoped •or shall loath him,
that is clear in that same wor•, Whose hope shall be Cut off, or as the word may be read, Whose hope shall loath them, the thing he hoped •or shall loath him,
The day is coming, that yee shall cry forth, cursed be the day that ever I believed that I should get heaven. 3. It shall at last be the matter of his vexation ▪ from that word, whose hope shall be cut off ;
The day is coming, that ye shall cry forth, cursed be the day that ever I believed that I should get heaven. 3. It shall At last be the matter of his vexation ▪ from that word, whose hope shall be Cut off;
or as the word may be rendered, whose hope shall vex him. O whe• the hypocrites shall meet with that anxious, that dreadull disappointment one day, they shall then put their hand on their head, being ashamed because of their confidence. 4. He studieth by all means to keep his hope,
or as the word may be rendered, whose hope shall vex him. Oh whe• the Hypocrites shall meet with that anxious, that dreadull disappointment one day, they shall then put their hand on their head, being ashamed Because of their confidence. 4. He studieth by all means to keep his hope,
though it be but false, therefore have ye that word in the 15 verse, hee holdeth it fast, or is the word is, hee keepeth it with hand and arm, with all his strength hee keepeth his hope:
though it be but false, Therefore have you that word in the 15 verse, he holds it fast, or is the word is, he Keepeth it with hand and arm, with all his strength he Keepeth his hope:
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I love never a faith that in this side of time is unchangeable, and never knoweth what it is to have ups nor downs. 5. It is built alwayes upon a wrong foundation, which is imported in 〈 ◊ 〉 word, He shall lean upon his house, which we suppose may interpret thus, hee shall lean upon his, worldly •njoyments, or upon these spiritual like enjoyments hee met with.
I love never a faith that in this side of time is unchangeable, and never Knoweth what it is to have ups nor downs. 5. It is built always upon a wrong Foundation, which is imported in 〈 ◊ 〉 word, He shall lean upon his house, which we suppose may interpret thus, he shall lean upon his, worldly •njoyments, or upon these spiritual like enjoyments he met with.
The hope of a hypocrite is never built upon Christ, and so unquestionably that hope shall be cut off and evanish. 6. Let hypocrites hold fast their hope with both their arms, I will say these three words to them:
The hope of a hypocrite is never built upon christ, and so unquestionably that hope shall be Cut off and evanish. 6. Let Hypocrites hold fast their hope with both their arms, I will say these three words to them:
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Th• day is approaching when Christ shall as• how you got your faith, and how you main•tained it. 7. The hypocrites hope is • poor building, it is as a spiders web ;
Th• day is approaching when christ shall as• how you god your faith, and how you main•tained it. 7. The Hypocrites hope is • poor building, it is as a spiders web;
but as yee see a spider spin out o• its own bowels, so do they out of them•selves, it is no better stuff then their ow• •otten righteousnesse, Christ never beg•• those unto a lively hope.
but as ye see a spider spin out o• its own bowels, so do they out of them•selves, it is no better stuff then their ow• •otten righteousness, christ never beg•• those unto a lively hope.
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Let mee beseech you therefore, that by all means ye would study to make sure your interest in God, an• to build your faith on him, whose name i• that munition of rocks ;
Let me beseech you Therefore, that by all means you would study to make sure your Interest in God, an• to built your faith on him, whose name i• that munition of Rocks;
For believe it, I may say it with much perswasion, I know ther• are many that shall once meet (if God pre•vent it not) with a dreadfull disappoint•ment:
For believe it, I may say it with much persuasion, I know ther• Are many that shall once meet (if God pre•vent it not) with a dreadful disappoint•ment:
And therefore as ye would not incu• that eternal hazard that is attending thos• that presumptuously take hold of a hope before Christ take hold of them, study to search your hope what it is:
And Therefore as you would not incu• that Eternal hazard that is attending thos• that presumptuously take hold of a hope before christ take hold of them, study to search your hope what it is:
First, O yee that are strangers to Christ, and that know not what it is to imbrace the offers of the everlasting Gospel, obey that excellent counsel, 2 Chron. 3.8. Give Christ your hand ;
First, Oh ye that Are Strangers to christ, and that know not what it is to embrace the offers of the everlasting Gospel, obey that excellent counsel, 2 Chronicles 3.8. Give christ your hand;
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And, I suppose, there is so much spoken to the commendation of that noble Plant of renown, that yee may take Christ (if so wee may speak) blindly, ye may close your eyes and take him,
And, I suppose, there is so much spoken to the commendation of that noble Plant of renown, that ye may take christ (if so we may speak) blindly, you may close your eyes and take him,
Is not this a mystery? shall it be said, before they travelled, they brought forth ? I do not question but there may be lesse and greater pangs of the new birth,
Is not this a mystery? shall it be said, before they traveled, they brought forth? I do not question but there may be less and greater pangs of the new birth,
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Thirdly, Let me desire you to go and ask, is there a grave between you and heaven, in all that way through which the Saints have travelled, upon which this is written, here lyeth a man that sincerely sought life from Christ, and he denyed him.
Thirdly, Let me desire you to go and ask, is there a grave between you and heaven, in all that Way through which the Saints have traveled, upon which this is written, Here lies a man that sincerely sought life from christ, and he denied him.
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I think without encroaching too much upon the searching forth of the exercise of the Saints in heaven, I think we may suppose, there may be in heaven some Queries and Interrogations:
I think without encroaching too much upon the searching forth of the exercise of the Saints in heaven, I think we may suppose, there may be in heaven Some Queries and Interrogations:
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Christ shall ask ▪ O beloved, Did ye want any thing here below when ye was sent forth to travel in the world? and yee shall be constrained to an•swer, No :
christ shall ask ▪ O Beloved, Did you want any thing Here below when the was sent forth to travel in the world? and ye shall be constrained to an•swer, No:
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O ye Merchants that have made many excellent bargains to your own apprehension, will ye come and make one excellent bargain yet, that will make you eternally up? And what is that? Come and buy Christ and take him for nothing, this is not your ordinary bargaining:
Oh you Merchant's that have made many excellent bargains to your own apprehension, will you come and make one excellent bargain yet, that will make you eternally up? And what is that? Come and buy christ and take him for nothing, this is not your ordinary bargaining:
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but come in the Gospel, and ye shall get Christ without money: O niggards that are loath to spend your money in the world, will yee come to Christ and believe on him, take him freely:
but come in the Gospel, and you shall get christ without money: Oh niggards that Are loath to spend your money in the world, will ye come to christ and believe on him, take him freely:
I would only say these three things to thee: 1. Come to Christ, and if gold and silver be for thy advantage, thou shall have it literally accomplished. 2. I say, ye shall have as much contentment in Jesus Christ,
I would only say these three things to thee: 1. Come to christ, and if gold and silver be for thy advantage, thou shall have it literally accomplished. 2. I say, you shall have as much contentment in jesus christ,
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Secondly, Ye say, I would have this that what I purpose might be accomplished: I say, come to Christ and yee shall have that likewise, Iob. 22.28. Thou shalt decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee ;
Secondly, You say, I would have this that what I purpose might be accomplished: I say, come to christ and ye shall have that likewise, Job 22.28. Thou shalt Decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee;
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and hee desireth you to ask what ye would have, And is not this an excellent bargan? O niggard, what would yee have which ye will not get in Christ? And bee perswaded, that ye that refuse and will not take him, the eternal curse of all that is in heaven will return upon thy head, the eternall curse of all the expectants of heaven and heirs of life will return upon the head of that person that will not take Christ.
and he Desires you to ask what you would have, And is not this an excellent bargain? O niggard, what would ye have which you will not get in christ? And be persuaded, that you that refuse and will not take him, the Eternal curse of all that is in heaven will return upon thy head, the Eternal curse of all the expectants of heaven and Heirs of life will return upon the head of that person that will not take christ.
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do not the Christians of these times go halting between two opinions, being neither positive that they are received into the adoption of children, not positive that they are yet in a state of alienation,
do not the Christians of these times go halting between two opinions, being neither positive that they Are received into the adoption of children, not positive that they Are yet in a state of alienation,
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and so much of our spirits from better things, were happily drowned in these four excellent questions, which without controversie are of greatest concernment for all to have resolved. 1. Where shall I rest all •ight when the long shaddows of the everlasting evening shall be streatched out upon me and whither or not hath Christ gone befor• to take up a place for me in his Fathers house 2. It is a soul-concerning question, Master what shall I do to inherit eternal life ? to bee asking at him that can sweetly resolve you ▪ And 3. not to rest there,
and so much of our spirits from better things, were happily drowned in these four excellent questions, which without controversy Are of greatest concernment for all to have resolved. 1. Where shall I rest all •ight when the long shadows of the everlasting evening shall be stretched out upon me and whither or not hath christ gone befor• to take up a place for me in his Father's house 2. It is a soul-concerning question, Master what shall I do to inherit Eternal life? to be asking At him that can sweetly resolve you ▪ And 3. not to rest there,
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and the Court of conscience, the affairs of which, a Christian should endeavour much to know. 5. It is a soul-concerning question, that a Christian should be much in proposing to himself, What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits.
and the Court of conscience, the affairs of which, a Christian should endeavour much to know. 5. It is a soul-concerning question, that a Christian should be much in proposing to himself, What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits.
and yet alas, we are negligent in praises, we may with Tamar rent our garments of divers colours, even the garments of the Kings daughters, because of spiritual whoredome against God, and our ingratitude to him.
and yet alas, we Are negligent in praises, we may with Tamar rend our garments of diverse colours, even the garments of the Kings daughters, Because of spiritual whoredom against God, and our ingratitude to him.
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Now having spoken unto you at so great a length of that precious and fundamentall grace of Faith, wee have thought fit to shut up all in speaking a little upon these wo•ds we now have read, concerning the evidence and assurance of Faith.
Now having spoken unto you At so great a length of that precious and fundamental grace of Faith, we have Thought fit to shut up all in speaking a little upon these wo•ds we now have read, Concerning the evidence and assurance of Faith.
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The Apostle in this Chapter is vindicating his Ministery and Apostleship, from the contempt that was cast upon it, he proveth he was a Minister of the New Testament, called and sent of God, by the blessing and successe he had among them, in that hee had not plowed nor threshed in vain;
The Apostle in this Chapter is vindicating his Ministry and Apostleship, from the contempt that was cast upon it, he Proves he was a Minister of the New Testament, called and sent of God, by the blessing and success he had among them, in that he had not plowed nor threshed in vain;
here is not to be understood, a being in the doctrine of Faith only, but it is to be understood of principally, being indeed and really united to Christ by Faith.
Here is not to be understood, a being in the Doctrine of Faith only, but it is to be understood of principally, being indeed and really united to christ by Faith.
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Secondly, That the seeking after assurance, is a necessary commanded duty, for ye see here the words very imperative, Examine your selves, prove your selves.
Secondly, That the seeking After assurance, is a necessary commanded duty, for you see Here the words very imperative, Examine your selves, prove your selves.
Thirdly, That there are many mistakes and delusions among people, concerning that noble and excellent thing, Assurance, there being many that keep fast a hope which Christ shall once discountenance and sweep away,
Thirdly, That there Are many mistakes and delusions among people, Concerning that noble and excellent thing, Assurance, there being many that keep fast a hope which christ shall once discountenance and sweep away,
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like a spiders web, and this is imported in these words, Examine your selves, or as the word may bee rendered, Take an acurate and an experimental search of your selves, try your selves, or prove your selves:
like a spiders web, and this is imported in these words, Examine your selves, or as the word may be rendered, Take an accurate and an experimental search of your selves, try your selves, or prove your selves:
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And so his putting of the Corinthians to so acurate a search of themselves, saith this clearly to us, there are many mistakes concerning this thing, many do passe a decreet in their own favours before Christ hath passed his approbation of them.
And so his putting of the Corinthians to so accurate a search of themselves, Says this clearly to us, there Are many mistakes Concerning this thing, many do pass a decreet in their own favours before christ hath passed his approbation of them.
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Fourthly, Take notice of this from the word, that there is much and exceeding much advantage, by trying and searching whether we bee in the faith or no;
Fourthly, Take notice of this from the word, that there is much and exceeding much advantage, by trying and searching whither we be in the faith or no;
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I shall only propose these reasons unto you to make it evident. 1. It is known in Scripture, that the Saints of old have in ordinary way attained to distinct perswasion of their interest in Christ, Song. 2. vers. 16. My beloved is mine, and I am his, and Rom. 8.38. I am perswaded (saith the Apostle) that neither death nor life, &c. shall bee able to separate mee from the love of God in Christ.
I shall only propose these Reasons unto you to make it evident. 1. It is known in Scripture, that the Saints of old have in ordinary Way attained to distinct persuasion of their Interest in christ, Song. 2. vers. 16. My Beloved is mine, and I am his, and Rom. 8.38. I am persuaded (Says the Apostle) that neither death nor life, etc. shall be able to separate me from the love of God in christ.
And 2 Cor. 5. ver. 1. For we know, if this our earthly tabernacle were dissolved, wee have a house with God not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
And 2 Cor. 5. ver. 1. For we know, if this our earthly tabernacle were dissolved, we have a house with God not made with hands, Eternal in the heavens.
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2. It is the great scope of many Scriptures, to shew how Christians may attain to assurance, 1 Ioh. 1.13. These things I write unto you, that yee may know that yee have eternal life.
2. It is the great scope of many Scriptures, to show how Christians may attain to assurance, 1 John 1.13. These things I write unto you, that ye may know that ye have Eternal life.
and to make them to accept of him, and to give them a distinct assurance that Christ hath accepted them. 3. There are many commands in Scripture for Christians to be serious in searching after assurance, 2 Pet. 1.10. Wherefore brethren, give all diligence to make your calling and election sure.
and to make them to accept of him, and to give them a distinct assurance that christ hath accepted them. 3. There Are many commands in Scripture for Christians to be serious in searching After assurance, 2 Pet. 1.10. Wherefore brothers, give all diligence to make your calling and election sure.
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What was the ground and great end that God confirmed his Covenant with an oath, was it not, Heb. 6.18. That by two immutable things, wherein it was impossible for God to lie, ye might have strong consolation.
What was the ground and great end that God confirmed his Covenant with an oath, was it not, Hebrew 6.18. That by two immutable things, wherein it was impossible for God to lie, you might have strong consolation.
if a Christian were evermore in the dark concerning his interest in Christ, hee could not give obedience to that exhortation, Rejoyce evermore, again, I say, rejoyce, 6. The Scripture hath set down these means by which a Christian may win to assurance:
if a Christian were evermore in the dark Concerning his Interest in christ, he could not give Obedience to that exhortation, Rejoice evermore, again, I say, rejoice, 6. The Scripture hath Set down these means by which a Christian may win to assurance:
compared with vers 10. where the Apostle Peter pressing the Doctrine of making our calling and election sure, hee fetteth down these excellent means by which they may win to in,
compared with vers 10. where the Apostle Peter pressing the Doctrine of making our calling and election sure, he fetteth down these excellent means by which they may win to in,
and doubtlesse the marks and evidences that are registrate in the Scripture of a gracious state, do assure us, that assurance is attainable. 7. What are the ends of the Sacraments,
and doubtless the marks and evidences that Are registrate in the Scripture of a gracious state, do assure us, that assurance is attainable. 7. What Are the ends of the Sacraments,
but that our assurance may bee confirmed, and that our faith may be strengthned, the two Sacraments are the two great Seals of heaven that are put to the Charter of the Covenant.
but that our assurance may be confirmed, and that our faith may be strengthened, the two Sacraments Are the two great Seals of heaven that Are put to the Charter of the Covenant.
Now as to the applitation, and the more full improvement of this first point, I shall only offer these considerations. 1. I would have it taken notice of, that though grace and assurance be two lovers,
Now as to the applitation, and the more full improvement of this First point, I shall only offer these considerations. 1. I would have it taken notice of, that though grace and assurance be two lovers,
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yea, are there not even some who have had assurance, and sometime a day have been admitted to draw that conclusion, I am my beloveds, and his desire is towards me, who are now under darknesse concerning their interest,
yea, Are there not even Some who have had assurance, and sometime a day have been admitted to draw that conclusion, I am my beloveds, and his desire is towards me, who Are now under darkness Concerning their Interest,
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when ye misse assurance, beware of drawing such negative conclusions concerning your graces, but when ye fit in darknesse and see no light, Trust in the Name of the Lord,
when you miss assurance, beware of drawing such negative conclusions Concerning your graces, but when you fit in darkness and see no Light, Trust in the Name of the Lord,
My second consideration is, That since assurance is attainable, ye would study to finde out and remove these things that doth hinder you from attaining unto it.
My second consideration is, That since assurance is attainable, you would study to find out and remove these things that does hinder you from attaining unto it.
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And that we may help you in this, we conceive, that the obstructions of a Christians assurance, are especially in these two. 1. Our mistaking of the Lords dealing towards us.
And that we may help you in this, we conceive, that the obstructions of a Christians assurance, Are especially in these two. 1. Our mistaking of the lords dealing towards us.
this often maketh a Christian to debate his interest ▪ and call in question his evidences, Lam. 3 8. compared with verse 18. I cry and shout, but he shutteth out my prayers :
this often makes a Christian to debate his Interest ▪ and call in question his evidences, Lam. 3 8. compared with verse 18. I cry and shout, but he shutteth out my Prayers:
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and this i• especially occasioned when the Christian i• most serious and fervent in prayer, and the• he meeteth not with a return, this maketh them exceedingly debate their interest.
and this i• especially occasioned when the Christian i• most serious and fervent in prayer, and the• he meeteth not with a return, this makes them exceedingly debate their Interest.
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since the dearest of all the children of the Kingdom have been so dealt with, even a David, Psal. 22. Cryed night and day without silence, and is not heard,
since the dearest of all the children of the Kingdom have been so dealt with, even a David, Psalm 22. Cried night and day without silence, and is not herd,
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so that we can never go to seek God in secret, but we may write this upon our prayers, He is gone, he is gone, especially when we have lost that liberty that formerly we have had:
so that we can never go to seek God in secret, but we may write this upon our Prayers, He is gone, he is gone, especially when we have lost that liberty that formerly we have had:
yet wee may remember how soon David wrote his retractions, as to that sad conclusion, I said, this is my infirmity, ver. 10. and so should we do when upon every straiting in prayer, wee begin to question all the Lords kindnesse towards us.
yet we may Remember how soon David wrote his retractions, as to that sad conclusion, I said, this is my infirmity, ver. 10. and so should we do when upon every straiting in prayer, we begin to question all the lords kindness towards us.
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And indeed, this is a knot that is not easily loosed, but when hee seeth his idols and corruptions prevailing over him, hee will cry out, I am gone, and there is no help in Israel concerning this thing, and yet this also is a word in haste, Paul hath registrate himself a standing witnesse,
And indeed, this is a knot that is not Easily loosed, but when he sees his Idols and corruptions prevailing over him, he will cry out, I am gone, and there is no help in Israel Concerning this thing, and yet this also is a word in haste, Paul hath registrate himself a standing witness,
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even after hee was a chosen vessel, Rom. 7. How strangely a childe of God may bee born down with a body of death even under most serious wrestlings against it:
even After he was a chosen vessel, Rom. 7. How strangely a child of God may be born down with a body of death even under most serious wrestlings against it:
And there•fore if thou seriously maintain that combate though thou do not sensibly prevail, thou ha• no reason upon that ground to weaken th• assurance.
And there•fore if thou seriously maintain that combat though thou do not sensibly prevail, thou ha• no reason upon that ground to weaken th• assurance.
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Fourthly, When a Christian is put to mor• then ordinary outward affliction, when Go• doth dispence sadly unto them in outwar• things, they then begin to cal in question thei• interest,
Fourthly, When a Christian is put to mor• then ordinary outward affliction, when Go• does dispense sadly unto them in outwar• things, they then begin to call in question thei• Interest,
and dispute their assurance, this i• clear, by comparing Lament 3. vers. 18. wit• the preceeding words, where speaking of th• sad dispensations they meet with, he draweth that conclusion in verse 18. My hope and my strength is perished from the Lord, and Ion. 2.2. where he draweth that conclusion from such a promise.
and dispute their assurance, this i• clear, by comparing Lament 3. vers. 18. wit• the preceding words, where speaking of th• sad dispensations they meet with, he draws that conclusion in verse 18. My hope and my strength is perished from the Lord, and Ion. 2.2. where he draws that conclusion from such a promise.
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and had their interest secure in him, yea, as many as he loveth, he doth rebuke and chasten, and it is bastards and not sons on whom he will not bestow a rod,
and had their Interest secure in him, yea, as many as he loves, he does rebuke and chasten, and it is bastards and not Sons on whom he will not bestow a rod,
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And lastly, The rise of a Christians discouragement, and that which hindereth their assurance, is ▪ when their former experience of the manifestations of God doth not relish to them,
And lastly, The rise of a Christians discouragement, and that which hindereth their assurance, is ▪ when their former experience of the manifestations of God does not relish to them,
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and this also seemed to •ave been Davids case, Psal. 77. When he remembered his song in the night ▪ and the dayes of •ld, and yet had no sweetnesse in them,
and this also seemed to •ave been Davids case, Psalm 77. When he remembered his song in the night ▪ and the days of •ld, and yet had no sweetness in them,
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but though sometimes the candle of the Lord doth shine upon his head, yet at other times hee is necessitate to cry out, O that it were with me as in months past.
but though sometime the candle of the Lord does shine upon his head, yet At other times he is necessitate to cry out, Oh that it were with me as in months past.
but his guilty conscience cryeth out, O stand aback and do not close. 2. A guilty conscience oftentimes it hindereth the discoveries of Christ to the soul,
but his guilty conscience Cries out, Oh stand aback and do not close. 2. A guilty conscience oftentimes it hindereth the discoveries of christ to the soul,
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O but if a Christian were tender, and if in every step of his life hee desired to set Christ before his eyes, he wold easily win to much assurance, according to that word, Isa. 64 5. Thou meetest him that rejoycest and worketh righteousnesse,
O but if a Christian were tender, and if in every step of his life he desired to Set christ before his eyes, he would Easily win to much assurance, according to that word, Isaiah 64 5. Thou meetest him that Rejoicest and works righteousness,
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the Christian that doth not crucifie convictions, the Christian that brea•eth not resolutions, the Christian that doth not sit calls and opportunities to prayer, the Christian that saith not of any sin it is a little one ;
the Christian that does not crucify convictions, the Christian that brea•eth not resolutions, the Christian that does not fit calls and opportunities to prayer, the Christian that Says not of any since it is a little one;
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That is remarkable, 2 Cor. 4. ver. last, •ompared with 2 Cor. 5.1. We look not unto •he things that are seen, that is, we are not much taken up with the things of a present world, which the men of the world seek •nd delight themselves in:
That is remarkable, 2 Cor. 4. ver. last, •ompared with 2 Cor. 5.1. We look not unto •he things that Are seen, that is, we Are not much taken up with the things of a present world, which the men of the world seek •nd delight themselves in:
and so our pursuing a••ter the world, is nothing else but a dead shad•dow pursuing after dead shaddows, a man tha• is but a short living shaddow pursuing afte• vanity and nothing,
and so our pursuing a••ter the world, is nothing Else but a dead shad•dow pursuing After dead shadows, a man tha• is but a short living shadow pursuing afte• vanity and nothing,
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there is not an objection that y•• have concerning the strength of your idols but it may be drowned in that immense ocea• of the infinit power of Christ;
there is not an objection that y•• have Concerning the strength of your Idols but it may be drowned in that immense ocea• of the infinite power of christ;
but to rise up and to increase our stock, and then you shall know ye are rich, Grow in Grace and the knowledge of God, and by this ye shall know if 〈 ◊ 〉 follow to know the Lord.
but to rise up and to increase our stock, and then you shall know you Are rich, Grow in Grace and the knowledge of God, and by this you shall know if 〈 ◊ 〉 follow to know the Lord.
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The third consideration is, that assurance •s not bestowed at all times, but there are some special times and seasons when God giteth a Christian a broad sight of his interest,
The third consideration is, that assurance •s not bestowed At all times, but there Are Some special times and seasons when God giteth a Christian a broad sighed of his Interest,
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But do not mistake me ▪ I do not say, this is alwayes so, but these whom Christ converteth through the thunderings of the Law, these most frequently meet with intimation of the •ardon of their sins and peace of God,
But do not mistake me ▪ I do not say, this is always so, but these whom christ Converts through the thunderings of the Law, these most frequently meet with intimation of the •ardon of their Sins and peace of God,
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even •t their first acquaintance? I know there are •ome Christians, that if ye ask at them when •hey were begotten to a lively hope, they would say that word that the blind man once •id, One thing I know, I was once blind,
even •t their First acquaintance? I know there Are •ome Christians, that if you ask At them when •hey were begotten to a lively hope, they would say that word that the blind man once •id, One thing I know, I was once blind,
and •atching unto that exercise, Dan. 9.23 ▪ compared with the preceeding verse, hee being much and serious in prayer, doth meet with that word from heaven, O man greatly beloved, or as the word is, O man of desires, and Acts 10.2, 3, 4. when Cornelius is much in exercise of watching and prayer, hee set 〈 ◊ 〉 a vision,
and •atching unto that exercise, Dan. 9.23 ▪ compared with the preceding verse, he being much and serious in prayer, does meet with that word from heaven, Oh man greatly Beloved, or as the word is, Oh man of Desires, and Acts 10.2, 3, 4. when Cornelius is much in exercise of watching and prayer, he Set 〈 ◊ 〉 a vision,
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Some Christians whe• they go through the gates of death, they ma• be disputing of this question, Where am I go•ing, but this is certain, that sometimes, ye• oftentimes Christ will dispense a broad sight of a Christians interest unto him at the day o• death, 2 Sam. 25.5.
some Christians whe• they go through the gates of death, they ma• be disputing of this question, Where am I go•ing, but this is certain, that sometime, ye• oftentimes christ will dispense a broad sighed of a Christians Interest unto him At the day o• death, 2 Sam. 25.5.
When was it that Davi• sang that song, which hath strengthned thou•sands in the very jaws of death, God hat• made with me an everlasting Covenant, was i• not when death was shaking hands with him and 2 Tim. 4.8.
When was it that Davi• sang that song, which hath strengthened thou•sands in the very Jaws of death, God hat• made with me an everlasting Covenant, was i• not when death was shaking hands with him and 2 Tim. 4.8.
When was it that Paul san• that song, I have fought the good fight of faith I have finished my course, henceforth is laid 〈 ◊ 〉 for me a crown of righteousnesse, was it 〈 ◊ 〉 even then when he was ready, to depart and 〈 ◊ 〉 be offered up ? And when was it when old Simeon did sing that blessed song, Luke 2.29 ▪ Now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace,
When was it that Paul san• that song, I have fought the good fight of faith I have finished my course, henceforth is laid 〈 ◊ 〉 for me a crown of righteousness, was it 〈 ◊ 〉 even then when he was ready, to depart and 〈 ◊ 〉 be offered up? And when was it when old Simeon did sing that blessed song, Lycia 2.29 ▪ Now Lettest thou thy servant depart in peace,
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Before Abraham be put to forsake his native land, and become a stranger and a wanderer, hee meeteth with sweet intimation of his interest, Gen. 12.2. I will make of thee a great nation, and vers. 7. The Lord appeared unto Abraham, and before Ieremiah be sent a Preacher to a rebellious people, he will have that word spoken unto him, I know thee before thou wast brought forth.
Before Abraham be put to forsake his native land, and become a stranger and a wanderer, he meeteth with sweet intimation of his Interest, Gen. 12.2. I will make of thee a great Nation, and vers. 7. The Lord appeared unto Abraham, and before Jeremiah be sent a Preacher to a rebellious people, he will have that word spoken unto him, I know thee before thou wast brought forth.
The seventh time is, when a Christian is under sad persecution and affliction, then will the Lord give a word from heaven to comfort him and assure him of his fatherly love and mercy:
The seventh time is, when a Christian is under sad persecution and affliction, then will the Lord give a word from heaven to Comfort him and assure him of his fatherly love and mercy:
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When was it that Christ left that noble Legacy to his Disciples, Ioh. 14. ver. 27. My peace I leave with you, my peace I give you, was it not when he himself was to leave them to troublesome and sorrowful dayes, in a persecuting world.
When was it that christ left that noble Legacy to his Disciples, John 14. ver. 27. My peace I leave with you, my peace I give you, was it not when he himself was to leave them to troublesome and sorrowful days, in a persecuting world.
O what sweet intimations were these, This is my body which is broken for you, and this cup is the New Testament in my blood shed for you, and a little after, you are they which have continued with me in my tentation,
Oh what sweet intimations were these, This is my body which is broken for you, and this cup is the New Testament in my blood shed for you, and a little After, you Are they which have continued with me in my tentation,
We come now to the second point which we proposed from the words, viz. That a• assurance is a thing which may be attained so to seek after it, is a necessary duty:
We come now to the second point which we proposed from the words, viz. That a• assurance is a thing which may be attained so to seek After it, is a necessary duty:
But the thing I say, is, that the Christians seeking after assurance, and his real (endeavouring to attain unto it, is a necessary command of God which hee hath bound upon the consciences of his children amongst other Gospel duties;
But the thing I say, is, that the Christians seeking After assurance, and his real (endeavouring to attain unto it, is a necessary command of God which he hath bound upon the Consciences of his children among other Gospel duties;
and when ye expect a kindly welcome from the Lord of Glory, as one who thinks you have been in Covenant with him this many years, ye meet with that dreadfull summons ▪ Depart from me ye cursed, I know you not.
and when you expect a kindly welcome from the Lord of Glory, as one who thinks you have been in Covenant with him this many Years, you meet with that dreadful summons ▪ Depart from me you cursed, I know you not.
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and were reputed amongst the generation of the seekers of his face, scare• ever set a day or an hour a part to examine whether ever indeed you were in Christ or not ▪ Alas, is heaven of so little moment, is the having or wanting all the enjoyments which are there of so small concernment to you, that y• will not be at the pains as once to enquire af•ter your interest in the matter:
and were reputed among the generation of the seekers of his face, scare• ever Set a day or an hour a part to examine whither ever indeed you were in christ or not ▪ Alas, is heaven of so little moment, is the having or wanting all the enjoyments which Are there of so small concernment to you, that y• will not be At the pains as once to inquire af•ter your Interest in the matter:
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What if any of you were but possessors of a thousand pound, and your interest or right unto it un•certain and questionable, would not your slee• depart from you,
What if any of you were but Possessors' of a thousand pound, and your Interest or right unto it un•certain and questionable, would not your slee• depart from you,
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and your rest be unquiet til• you had made it more secure? What thin• you shall the men of this generation answe• in the day of the Lord for neglecting that on thing necessary, when they have been so vex•ing themselves about many things, and hav• been so serious in so many consultations t• make sure a worm eaten portion in a perishing world, that the whole wit of Men and Angels cannot secure for one moment:
and your rest be unquiet til• you had made it more secure? What thin• you shall the men of this generation answe• in the day of the Lord for neglecting that on thing necessary, when they have been so vex•ing themselves about many things, and hav• been so serious in so many Consultations t• make sure a worm eaten portion in a perishing world, that the Whole wit of Men and Angels cannot secure for one moment:
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or that the world to come is as real as that which is present, or else it must be a strange power in these lusts that keep us captive, that we are never suffered to think upon Eternity,
or that the world to come is as real as that which is present, or Else it must be a strange power in these Lustiest that keep us captive, that we Are never suffered to think upon Eternity,
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if Christ were precious unto you, would it be so, I am sure there are some of us here that have hade the name of Christians I know not how long, that never had one sad thought about the want of assurance:
if christ were precious unto you, would it be so, I am sure there Are Some of us Here that have hade the name of Christians I know not how long, that never had one sad Thought about the want of assurance:
when we look upon the desolations, vastations and plunderings in the world, how many of us can cry out, They have taken away my gods, and what have I more ;
when we look upon the desolations, vastations and plunderings in the world, how many of us can cry out, They have taken away my God's, and what have I more;
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And now I close with this one thing, that I think beyond all question the souls that live contentedly under the want of assurance, are the careless daughters that dwelleth at ease ;
And now I close with this one thing, that I think beyond all question the Souls that live contentedly under the want of assurance, Are the careless daughters that dwells At ease;
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1. That ye would be much in the exercise of Faith, I mean the direct acts of Faith, whereby the sinner from his sense and feeling of his wants, layeth hold on Jesus Christ ▪ closing with him,
1. That you would be much in the exercise of Faith, I mean the Direct acts of Faith, whereby the sinner from his sense and feeling of his Wants, Layeth hold on jesus christ ▪ closing with him,
whereas more actual believing in Christ and gripping to the promises, and l•sse disputing, were the shorter and surer way, that word is most clear, Eph. 1.13.
whereas more actual believing in christ and gripping to the promises, and l•sse disputing, were the shorter and Surer Way, that word is most clear, Ephesians 1.13.
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and ye know it is said, Matth. 9 2. And when Iesus saw their Faith, he said, Son, be of good comfort, thy sinnes are forgiven thee ▪ so then it is clear, that to be much in believing, is the nearest way to assurance.
and you know it is said, Matthew 9 2. And when Iesus saw their Faith, he said, Son, be of good Comfort, thy Sins Are forgiven thee ▪ so then it is clear, that to be much in believing, is the nearest Way to assurance.
and certainly, the firm assent to that truth, and the souls delightful meditation on it, is often blessed of the Lord as a special mean whereby the conscience is helped to make the assumption,
and Certainly, the firm assent to that truth, and the Souls delightful meditation on it, is often blessed of the Lord as a special mean whereby the conscience is helped to make the Assump,
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For instance, wee see with what strength of affection Paul acteth his faith on that word, 1 Tim. 1.15. This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, Christ Iesus came to save sinners ;
For instance, we see with what strength of affection Paul Acts his faith on that word, 1 Tim. 1.15. This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, christ Iesus Come to save Sinners;
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3. Be diligent in the exercise of all spiritual graces and Christian duties, that this i• among the best means of attaining to assurance, is manifest from 2 Pet. 1. Give all diligence to make your calling and election sure :
3. Be diligent in the exercise of all spiritual graces and Christian duties, that this i• among the best means of attaining to assurance, is manifest from 2 Pet. 1. Give all diligence to make your calling and election sure:
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but a diligence in the practice of duties and graces ▪ as is clear from ver. 5. Give all diligence (saith the Apostle) Whereto? in adding to your faith vertue, to your vertue knowledge, and to knowledge temperance, &c. and then vers. 8. If ye do these things, ye shall neither be barren no• unfruitfull in the knowledge of our Lord Iesus Christ ;
but a diligence in the practice of duties and graces ▪ as is clear from ver. 5. Give all diligence (Says the Apostle) Whereto? in adding to your faith virtue, to your virtue knowledge, and to knowledge temperance, etc. and then vers. 8. If you do these things, you shall neither be barren no• unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Iesus christ;
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and then he addeth (upon the othe• hand) he that laketh these things, is blind and cannot see afar off, this is, he cannot see far i• any spiritual matter,
and then he adds (upon the othe• hand) he that laketh these things, is blind and cannot see afar off, this is, he cannot see Far i• any spiritual matter,
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4. As ye would be diligent, so if ever y• would come to assurance, ye would be tender and circumspect in your walking, that is a clear word, Psal. 50. last verse, To him that ordereth his conversation aright, will I shew the salvation of God, and Isa. 32. The effect of righteousnesse is peace and assurance for ever :
4. As you would be diligent, so if ever y• would come to assurance, you would be tender and circumspect in your walking, that is a clear word, Psalm 50. last verse, To him that Ordereth his Conversation aright, will I show the salvation of God, and Isaiah 32. The Effect of righteousness is peace and assurance for ever:
it is no wonder to see us walk in darknesse, such stinking grosse vapors that ariseth off our conversation, cannot but engender clouds that hinder us from seeing God,
it is no wonder to see us walk in darkness, such stinking gross vapours that arises off our Conversation, cannot but engender Clouds that hinder us from seeing God,
yet God who is the weigher 〈 ◊ 〉 the spirit, when he shall weigh them will ••grave this upon their forehead, Thou art •eighed in the ballance, and are found light :
yet God who is the weigher 〈 ◊ 〉 the Spirit, when he shall weigh them will ••grave this upon their forehead, Thou art •eighed in the balance, and Are found Light:
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but there are many who approve themselves, whom Christ shall never approve ▪ There are many that call God Father, whom he will not call Children, and many that call Christ Husband, whom he will not call Spouse. 2. There are some who weigh themselves in the ballance of the Sanctuary, who upon solide and most spiritual grounds do draw this conclusion, I am my beloveds and his desire is towards me, who can with boldness and confidence look Christ in the face, and say, thou art mine, and with much spiritual confidence, take him in their arms,
but there Are many who approve themselves, whom christ shall never approve ▪ There Are many that call God Father, whom he will not call Children, and many that call christ Husband, whom he will not call Spouse. 2. There Are Some who weigh themselves in the balance of the Sanctuary, who upon solid and most spiritual grounds do draw this conclusion, I am my beloveds and his desire is towards me, who can with boldness and confidence look christ in the face, and say, thou art mine, and with much spiritual confidence, take him in their arms,
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Before I come to the words, there are three great and most soul-concerning errour• amongst the Christians of these dayes, that we desire ye may consider. 1. There are many that are more desirous to know what they are, then what they should do;
Before I come to the words, there Are three great and most soul-concerning errour• among the Christians of these days, that we desire you may Consider. 1. There Are many that Are more desirous to know what they Are, then what they should do;
and therefore we finde many who do spend a great deal more time disputing that question, Whether am I in Christ or not, then they do i• using of these means by which real union and communion with him may be attained:
and Therefore we find many who do spend a great deal more time disputing that question, Whither am I in christ or not, then they do i• using of these means by which real Union and communion with him may be attained:
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And I would only say this by the way, if there be any of you that have win to any soul perswasion of your interest in Christ, I intreat you if you can put the conclusion upon record, that in such a day of such a Month,
And I would only say this by the Way, if there be any of you that have win to any soul persuasion of your Interest in christ, I entreat you if you can put the conclusion upon record, that in such a day of such a Monn,
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but I hope ere long, we shall bee above the reach of misbelief, and above the reach of fears, I hope ere long, we shall dispute no more, we shall be jealous no more,
but I hope ere long, we shall be above the reach of misbelief, and above the reach of fears, I hope ere long, we shall dispute no more, we shall be jealous no more,
and we shall question our interest no more, when all our disputings and questionings shal be sweetly drowned in that infinit ocean of eternal delight and fruition of God.
and we shall question our Interest no more, when all our disputings and questionings shall be sweetly drowned in that infinite Ocean of Eternal delight and fruition of God.
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O what streets are these that are there, is there any here who is groaning for heaven, be of good comfort, I hope ere long he shall come, he shall come and wash all tears from our eyes.
Oh what streets Are these that Are there, is there any Here who is groaning for heaven, be of good Comfort, I hope ere long he shall come, he shall come and wash all tears from our eyes.
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and to make this evident, is is clear first in this Text, from that serious and acurate search in this matter, which the Apostle putteth these people unto,
and to make this evident, is is clear First in this Text, from that serious and accurate search in this matter, which the Apostle putteth these people unto,
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2. From the many commands which the Lord hath left upon record that we should not be mistaken concerning our assurance, 1 Cor. 3.18. Let no man deceive himself, Gal. 6.3.
2. From the many commands which the Lord hath left upon record that we should not be mistaken Concerning our assurance, 1 Cor. 3.18. Let no man deceive himself, Gal. 6.3.
If a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself, and therefore doth the Apostle adde, Let every one prove his own work, and verse 7. Be not deceived. 3. The point is clear from this, that we find in Scripture many who have been mistaken most dreadfully in the matter of their assurance, Hos. 8. Israel cryeth out, my God we know thee, and yet Israel was in a great mistake,
If a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself, and Therefore does the Apostle add, Let every one prove his own work, and verse 7. Be not deceived. 3. The point is clear from this, that we find in Scripture many who have been mistaken most dreadfully in the matter of their assurance, Hos. 8. Israel Cries out, my God we know thee, and yet Israel was in a great mistake,
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for in the words following, verse 3. Israel had cut off the thing that was good, and Prov. 30. verse 12. we finde there, A generation that are pure in their own eyes,
for in the words following, verse 3. Israel had Cut off the thing that was good, and Curae 30. verse 12. we find there, A generation that Are pure in their own eyes,
4. It is clear from this, that it is a great design of Satan the great deceiver, that we might be mistaken about that noble and weighty point of our Assurance of being in Christ:
4. It is clear from this, that it is a great Design of Satan the great deceiver, that we might be mistaken about that noble and weighty point of our Assurance of being in christ:
If profanity kill its thousands, delusion kills ten thousands, & this delusion its twenty thousands. Lastly, Doth not this prove how much a Christian may be mistaken in the matter of his Assurance,
If profanity kill its thousands, delusion kills ten thousands, & this delusion its twenty thousands. Lastly, Does not this prove how much a Christian may be mistaken in the matter of his Assurance,
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and here there are two sorts of persons whom we must inform. 1. There be some who upon most unwarrantable grounds do conclude that their interest in Christ is sure,
and Here there Are two sorts of Persons whom we must inform. 1. There be Some who upon most unwarrantable grounds do conclude that their Interest in christ is sure,
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The first sort are the worst, and in the most dangerous condition, and they build upon these six false foundations, which wee beseech them to consider.
The First sort Are the worst, and in the most dangerous condition, and they built upon these six false foundations, which we beseech them to Consider.
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The first is ▪ their supposed sensible enjoyments, some Christians in these times especially do meet with some flashes of light and joy which they have not been (it may bee) acquainted with before,
The First is ▪ their supposed sensible enjoyments, Some Christians in these times especially do meet with Some flashes of Light and joy which they have not been (it may be) acquainted with before,
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I shall not dispute with such about the reality of these enjoyments, or how they came to know that these are such as proceed from a saving work of the Spirit of Grace,
I shall not dispute with such about the reality of these enjoyments, or how they Come to know that these Are such as proceed from a Saving work of the Spirit of Grace,
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but waving that debate, give me leave to say this much of all enjo•ments and sensible manifestions (as in the point in hand) they may bee sometime a good supporter to underprop a Christians assurance when i• 〈 ◊ 〉,
but waving that debate, give me leave to say this much of all enjo•ments and sensible manifestions (as in the point in hand) they may be sometime a good supporter to underprop a Christians assurance when i• 〈 ◊ 〉,
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and therefore, •ee is the wiser-Christian who first tryeth the reality of his interest in Christ by other blessed fruits of righteousnesse and holinesse before he ••ust the reality of sensible enjoyments,
and Therefore, •ee is the wiser-Christian who First trieth the reality of his Interest in christ by other blessed fruits of righteousness and holiness before he ••ust the reality of sensible enjoyments,
how sweet or comfortable soever they may seem to be. 2. Some build their assurance upon the number and bulk of their duties, without considering the frame of their spirit,
how sweet or comfortable soever they may seem to be. 2. some built their assurance upon the number and bulk of their duties, without considering the frame of their Spirit,
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and are alwayes there where the means is thought to bee ▪ most powerfull ▪ and upon this they take up themselves in their own arms, blessing themselves as that poor man, Luke 18. I fast twise a week, I pay tithes of all that I possesse :
and Are always there where the means is Thought to be ▪ most powerful ▪ and upon this they take up themselves in their own arms, blessing themselves as that poor man, Lycia 18. I fast twice a Week, I pay Tithes of all that I possess:
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but when put to the tryal may be found empty, dead, and lifelesse things, wherein the LORDS soul can have no pleasure. 3 ▪ Some are mistaken in the matter of their assurance, by judging themselves by the law, not knowing or not regarding the spiritual meaning thereof:
but when put to the trial may be found empty, dead, and Lifeless things, wherein the LORDS soul can have no pleasure. 3 ▪ some Are mistaken in the matter of their assurance, by judging themselves by the law, not knowing or not regarding the spiritual meaning thereof:
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Paul was a gallant man (in his own apprehension) when hee was without the Law, that i• ▪ when he knew not the spiritual meaning of the Law, he thought himself the most eminent 〈 ◊ 〉 in all his N•tion,
Paul was a gallant man (in his own apprehension) when he was without the Law, that i• ▪ when he knew not the spiritual meaning of the Law, he Thought himself the most eminent 〈 ◊ 〉 in all his N•tion,
but when the commandement came, that is, when it came to his knowledge, and he saw the spirituality of it, sin revived, and he died, then hee saw how that hee had triumphed before the victory, he then saw all his sins alive,
but when the Commandment Come, that is, when it Come to his knowledge, and he saw the spirituality of it, since revived, and he died, then he saw how that he had triumphed before the victory, he then saw all his Sins alive,
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O how many are there amongst us in Pauls first condition, alive without the Law: O how many destroy themselves with this, they think there is not a sin forbidden in all the Law of God but onely Ten, but alas, thou fool thou errest in this, not knowing the Scriptures ;
O how many Are there among us in Paul's First condition, alive without the Law: Oh how many destroy themselves with this, they think there is not a since forbidden in all the Law of God but only Ten, but alas, thou fool thou errest in this, not knowing the Scriptures;
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and that divine commentary which the Apostle Iames hath set forth upon it, wherein hee sheweth thee, That if thou bee guilty of the breach of one point, thou art guilty of all ;
and that divine commentary which the Apostle James hath Set forth upon it, wherein he shows thee, That if thou be guilty of the breach of one point, thou art guilty of all;
and by that infallible exposition which Christ himself the blessed Law giver hath set down, Mat. 6. whereby hee discovereth adultery in the heart and in the eye.
and by that infallible exposition which christ himself the blessed Law giver hath Set down, Mathew 6. whereby he Discovereth adultery in the heart and in the eye.
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But I beseech you bee not deceived, remember how that wretched man did speed, Luke 18.11. I am no extortioner, nor adulterer, nor even as this publican, &c. poor creature that hee was, Christ giveth not a testimonial to every one who take it for themselves;
But I beseech you be not deceived, Remember how that wretched man did speed, Lycia 18.11. I am no extortioner, nor adulterer, nor even as this publican, etc. poor creature that he was, christ gives not a testimonial to every one who take it for themselves;
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and I must tell some of you, that there may bee desperate atheists without God, and without Christ in the world, and yet be free of grosse outbreaking sins:
and I must tell Some of you, that there may be desperate atheists without God, and without christ in the world, and yet be free of gross outbreaking Sins:
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I do not think, but many of these who crucified the Lord of Glory, were keeped from other grosse sins, What knowest thou O man that there is more favour shewed to thee, in that thou art keeped from some grosse sinnes,
I do not think, but many of these who Crucified the Lord of Glory, were keeped from other gross Sins, What Knowest thou O man that there is more favour showed to thee, in that thou art keeped from Some gross Sins,
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Yea, is it not want of tentation, and nothing else that hindereth many from grosse out-breakings? If Satan would come but with a kindled match, there wanteth no more to set tongue and hands and all on fire of hell, O wretched soul, do but ask thy self how often thou hast tempted Satan,
Yea, is it not want of tentation, and nothing Else that hindereth many from gross outbreakings? If Satan would come but with a kindled match, there Wants no more to Set tongue and hands and all on fire of hell, Oh wretched soul, do but ask thy self how often thou hast tempted Satan,
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if thou had not a tongue thou would break the third command, and curse God in thy heart, if thou had not an eye, thou could commit adultery in thy heart ;
if thou had not a tongue thou would break the third command, and curse God in thy heart, if thou had not an eye, thou could commit adultery in thy heart;
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if thou had not a hand, thou might commit murder in thy heart. O therefore build not thy assurance upon this, that thou hast made clean the outside of the platter,
if thou had not a hand, thou might commit murder in thy heart. Oh Therefore built not thy assurance upon this, that thou hast made clean the outside of the platter,
Ah, think upon it, he is not the best Christian that is the best Orator, Religion that is pure and undefiled, consisteth more in the affection, the• in the tongue,
Ah, think upon it, he is not the best Christian that is the best Orator, Religion that is pure and undefiled, Consisteth more in the affection, the• in the tongue,
O man or woman, let me assure you this, if yee had a testimoniall to present to Christ, subscribed with all the hands of every Christian that ever yee we•e acquainted ••th, this will be enough for Christ to reject you,
Oh man or woman, let me assure you this, if ye had a testimonial to present to christ, subscribed with all the hands of every Christian that ever ye we•e acquainted ••th, this will be enough for christ to reject you,
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Are there not many that shall say unto Christ in the great Day, Have we not •aten and drunken in thy presen•e, unto whom Christ shall say, Depart from me, I know you not.
are there not many that shall say unto christ in the great Day, Have we not •aten and drunken in thy presen•e, unto whom christ shall say, Depart from me, I know you not.
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O wilt thou but consider, what if Hee be heaping coals upon thy head, and fatting thee to the day of slaughter? What if this word be your portion? Eat, drink, and bee merrie while you are here,
Oh wilt thou but Consider, what if He be heaping coals upon thy head, and fatting thee to the day of slaughter? What if this word be your portion? Eat, drink, and be merry while you Are Here,
and what are all your possessions? What are they all? Are there not a bone cast unto a 〈 ◊ 〉? the Lord valueth them not, What if they be the fa•ting of you to the day of slaughter?
and what Are all your possessions? What Are they all? are there not a bone cast unto a 〈 ◊ 〉? the Lord valueth them not, What if they be the fa•ting of you to the day of slaughter?
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Now as to these who deny they have any interest in Christ, when indeed they have, they commonly deceive themselves, and 〈 ◊ 〉 their own spirits upon some of these 〈 ◊ 〉 the like mistakes. 1. Some judge of their estate by their present frame and conditions,
Now as to these who deny they have any Interest in christ, when indeed they have, they commonly deceive themselves, and 〈 ◊ 〉 their own spirits upon Some of these 〈 ◊ 〉 the like mistakes. 1. some judge of their estate by their present frame and conditions,
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and indeed this is a great fault among Christians, that when they cannot read love in the beautifull face of Christ, they think it is not in his heart.
and indeed this is a great fault among Christians, that when they cannot read love in the beautiful face of christ, they think it is not in his heart.
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O if Christians knew to judge of themselves be what they are in Christ, and not be what they are in themselves, that with one eye they might look to themselves,
Oh if Christians knew to judge of themselves be what they Are in christ, and not be what they Are in themselves, that with one eye they might look to themselves,
and cry out, I am undone, and with another look to Christ, and cry out, There is hope in Israel concerning me, that with one eye they might look to themselves,
and cry out, I am undone, and with Another look to christ, and cry out, There is hope in Israel Concerning me, that with one eye they might look to themselves,
yea, I would say this to thee by the way, when thou mee•est with tentations that put thee to dispute thy interest, do but send them to Christ to get an answer,
yea, I would say this to thee by the Way, when thou mee•est with tentations that put thee to dispute thy Interest, do but send them to christ to get an answer,
when thou hast broke the Law, flie unto Christ to take away thy guilt, and when thou hast closed with Christ, come running out again in his strength to perform the Law.
when thou hast broke the Law, fly unto christ to take away thy guilt, and when thou hast closed with christ, come running out again in his strength to perform the Law.
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some Christians, if they finde not love in such a degree, and if they finde not repentance in such a degree, immediately they begin and raze the foundations,
Some Christians, if they find not love in such a degree, and if they find not Repentance in such a degree, immediately they begin and raze the foundations,
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I would onely say to thee whose objection that is, it is even Davids objection, Psal. 22.5, 6. Our fathers trusted in thee ; O they were excellent men;
I would only say to thee whose objection that is, it is even Davids objection, Psalm 22.5, 6. Our Father's trusted in thee; Oh they were excellent men;
Having now laid out some mistakes upon either hand, the next wee would do, i• to propose some considerations to presse you to guard against these mistakes, especially the first.
Having now laid out Some mistakes upon either hand, the next we would do, i• to propose Some considerations to press you to guard against these mistakes, especially the First.
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There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not cleansed from their iniquity, it is not one or two that are under this mistake, but it is a generation:
There is a generation that Are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not cleansed from their iniquity, it is not one or two that Are under this mistake, but it is a generation:
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Certainly I think, if there were but within this Church one that were under this mistake, it should put us all to this, Master is it I, Master is it I ;
Certainly I think, if there were but within this Church one that were under this mistake, it should put us all to this, Master is it I, Master is it I;
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if once yee passe the borders of Time with this lie in your right hand, I am in Christ, there is no hope of recovery, eternity will cut off accesse to make up that mistake:
if once ye pass the borders of Time with this lie in your right hand, I am in christ, there is no hope of recovery, eternity will Cut off access to make up that mistake:
I believe it, if ye could have a testimonial subscribed by the hands of all the most eminent and tender Christians that ye have known, that yee are indeed a Saint, a•d if all the Ministers that ever you spoke to should praise you in the gate,
I believe it, if you could have a testimonial subscribed by the hands of all the most eminent and tender Christians that you have known, that ye Are indeed a Saint, a•d if all the Ministers that ever you spoke to should praise you in the gate,
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Thirdly, It is a soul destroying delusion, this mistake about ones interest in Christ, is the very ruine of their immortal soul, according to that word, Isa. 44.20. A deceived heart hath led them aside, and what is the fruits of it, so that he cannot deliver his soul, and by consequence it may be said, that they destroy their soul;
Thirdly, It is a soul destroying delusion, this mistake about ones Interest in christ, is the very ruin of their immortal soul, according to that word, Isaiah 44.20. A deceived heart hath led them aside, and what is the fruits of it, so that he cannot deliver his soul, and by consequence it may be said, that they destroy their soul;
there are others whom the devil guideth to hell, by the very borders of Heaven, he maketh them believe they are dwelling in the gate of Heaven all their dayes,
there Are Others whom the Devil guideth to hell, by the very borders of Heaven, he makes them believe they Are Dwelling in the gate of Heaven all their days,
Fourthly, If once a person be mistaken about their interest in Christ, they will have these three notable disadvantages attending upon them. 1. As long as he is under this mistake, he is without all reach of profiting by the Ordinances,
Fourthly, If once a person be mistaken about their Interest in christ, they will have these three notable disadvantages attending upon them. 1. As long as he is under this mistake, he is without all reach of profiting by the Ordinances,
for when he heareth preaching, he will apply promises, when he should apply threatnings, and upon the other hand, apply threatnings when he• should apply promises,
for when he hears preaching, he will apply promises, when he should apply threatenings, and upon the other hand, apply threatenings when he• should apply promises,
and so that which should be his medicine, becometh poison to him. 2. As long as he is under this mistake, it maketh him that he cannot pity nor have compassion upon himself, that though he be the most suitable object of compassion,
and so that which should be his medicine, Becometh poison to him. 2. As long as he is under this mistake, it makes him that he cannot pity nor have compassion upon himself, that though he be the most suitable Object of compassion,
and all his mortification counterfeit, and all his tendernesse is but the mother of stupidity, and therefore guard against mistakes about your interest in Christ I intreat you.
and all his mortification counterfeit, and all his tenderness is but the mother of stupidity, and Therefore guard against mistakes about your Interest in christ I entreat you.
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if once we mistake in this, it is one to a hundred if ever wee come right again: this is clear, Ier. 8.5. They hold fast deceit, they keep it with both their hands : And, Isa. 44.20. Their is a lie in their right hand, that is, they hold the lie and they keep it with all their power;
if once we mistake in this, it is one to a hundred if ever we come right again: this is clear, Jeremiah 8.5. They hold fast deceit, they keep it with both their hands: And, Isaiah 44.20. Their is a lie in their right hand, that is, they hold the lie and they keep it with all their power;
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as if it would wait upon one before the judgement seat of Christ, and as if some would never quite their hope of heaven, till Christ pronounce that word, Depart from me, I know you not, delusion may carry us over the borders of Time,
as if it would wait upon one before the judgement seat of christ, and as if Some would never quite their hope of heaven, till christ pronounce that word, Depart from me, I know you not, delusion may carry us over the borders of Time,
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Sixthly, There is much counterfeit Religion that is in those dayes, their is a painted faith, there is a painted love, there is a painted mortification,
Sixthly, There is much counterfeit Religion that is in those days, their is a painted faith, there is a painted love, there is a painted mortification,
That which thirdly wee would speak to from this poi•, is, to give you some evidences by which yee may know if the assurance ye have of your being in Christ, be right or no:
That which Thirdly we would speak to from this poi•, is, to give you Some evidences by which ye may know if the assurance you have of your being in christ, be right or no:
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First, A real assurance is a purifying and sanctifying assurance: this is clear, 1 Ioh. 3.3. Every man that hath this hope in him, that is, perswaded of this that he shall come to heaven, He will purifie himself, as he is pure : And 2 Cor. 7.1.
First, A real assurance is a purifying and sanctifying assurance: this is clear, 1 John 3.3. Every man that hath this hope in him, that is, persuaded of this that he shall come to heaven, He will purify himself, as he is pure: And 2 Cor. 7.1.
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When he hath once gotten Christ in his arms, he will answer every tentation that he meeteth with this, I am not mine own, I am bought with a price, I cannot now dispose of my self:
When he hath once got christ in his arms, he will answer every tentation that he meeteth with this, I am not mine own, I am bought with a price, I cannot now dispose of my self:
O when gave ye Christ such an invitation as this, O precious Christ, let us lodge in the villages, and go down to the secret places of the field: and Psal. 63.1. My God, there is his assurance;
Oh when gave you christ such an invitation as this, Oh precious christ, let us lodge in the villages, and go down to the secret places of the field: and Psalm 63.1. My God, there is his assurance;
But I would ask you, Are there not many here who have the hope of heaven (to their apprehension) and yet the desire of communion with Christ was never with them:
But I would ask you, are there not many Here who have the hope of heaven (to their apprehension) and yet the desire of communion with christ was never with them:
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Thirdly, Assurance of our being in Christ, will put us to the exercise of praise; believe it, I think this is one of the most searching evidences of assurance:
Thirdly, Assurance of our being in christ, will put us to the exercise of praise; believe it, I think this is one of the most searching evidences of assurance:
and I tell you the reason of it, prayer is a selfish grace, (so to speak) but praise it is a denying grace, prayer seeketh, but praise giveth, Exod. 15.2. He is my God, I will prepare him an habitation, and he is my fathers God, I will exalt him, Psal. 118.28. He is my God, I will praise him, he is my God, I will exalt him :
and I tell you the reason of it, prayer is a selfish grace, (so to speak) but praise it is a denying grace, prayer seeks, but praise gives, Exod 15.2. He is my God, I will prepare him an habitation, and he is my Father's God, I will exalt him, Psalm 118.28. He is my God, I will praise him, he is my God, I will exalt him:
What needeth David these repetitions, might not one serve? No saith he, I would even spend my dayes in this, My God, my God, there is much of heaven in that word, My God, and love committeth many sweet batoligies :
What needs David these repetitions, might not one serve? No Says he, I would even spend my days in this, My God, my God, there is much of heaven in that word, My God, and love Committeth many sweet batoligies:
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but alas, many of us cannot say it. Fourthly, A person that liveth within sight of his interest, Christ is match•esse unto him, as is clear, Song. 2.3.
but alas, many of us cannot say it. Fourthly, A person that lives within sighed of his Interest, christ is match•esse unto him, as is clear, Song. 2.3.
and was not Paul a low man in his own eyes, Ephes. 3.8.16. I am lesse then the least of all thy Saints, and when he cryed out, I am the cheif of sinners :
and was not Paul a low man in his own eyes, Ephesians 3.8.16. I am less then the least of all thy Saints, and when he cried out, I am the chief of Sinners:
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and maketh them count the Gospel as well as the Law, but beggerly rudiments ▪ and cry out to their neighbours, Stand aback, for I am holier then thou, must needs be a delusion.
and makes them count the Gospel as well as the Law, but beggarly rudiments ▪ and cry out to their neighbours, Stand aback, for I am Holier then thou, must needs be a delusion.
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I suppose this, if I were to go round them that are here, and ask, are ye in Christ, are ye, and ye in Christ, O! I doubt much if there should be many negative answers within the doors, we have so strong a faith some of us, that since we were born, we never doubted of it;
I suppose this, if I were to go round them that Are Here, and ask, Are you in christ, Are you, and you in christ, OH! I doubt much if there should be many negative answers within the doors, we have so strong a faith Some of us, that since we were born, we never doubted of it;
and the faith that thou never took pains to keep, and yet it keeped it self, that is too like a delusion, the faith that never knew what it was to put thee to real seeking of Christ, is too like a delusion.
and the faith that thou never took pains to keep, and yet it keeped it self, that is too like a delusion, the faith that never knew what it was to put thee to real seeking of christ, is too like a delusion.
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I think that is one of the most Gospel invitations that is in all the Scripture, Lam. 3.34. Let us search and try our wayes, and turn again unto the Lord :
I think that is one of the most Gospel invitations that is in all the Scripture, Lam. 3.34. Let us search and try our ways, and turn again unto the Lord:
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we must preach that word, Come away, unto you, as long as ye are here, till ye come and be fixed as a pillar in the house of God, and go no more ou•, O study to be near him:
we must preach that word, Come away, unto you, as long as you Are Here, till you come and be fixed as a pillar in the house of God, and go no more ou•, Oh study to be near him:
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When shall there be nothing between my heart and Him? till then ▪ we never get Christ near enough, there is alway something between Him and us, till we be above the clouds:
When shall there be nothing between my heart and Him? till then ▪ we never get christ near enough, there is always something between Him and us, till we be above the Clouds:
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I Think ere long, there are many that passeth under the notion of Professors, that the veriest atheist when he beholdeth their walk, may cry out, Are thou also become like unto one of us :
I Think ere long, there Are many that passes under the notion of Professors, that the veriest atheist when he beholdeth their walk, may cry out, are thou also become like unto one of us:
profanity hath slain its thousands, but delusion and presumption hath slain their ten thousands. It was an ancient complaint of Christ, Luk. 12.57. And why even of your selves judge ye not what is right ;
profanity hath slave its thousands, but delusion and presumption hath slave their ten thousands. It was an ancient complaint of christ, Luk. 12.57. And why even of your selves judge you not what is right;
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I am perswaded of this, there are many decreets of peace past upon earth, that are never ratified in heaven, there are many that cry out, The bitternesse of death is past, whom yet God by the sword of his Justicee, shall hew in pieces before our eyes.
I am persuaded of this, there Are many decreets of peace passed upon earth, that Are never ratified in heaven, there Are many that cry out, The bitterness of death is past, whom yet God by the sword of his Justicee, shall hew in Pieces before our eyes.
That which we intended to speak to at this time, is, that there is much soul advantage and spiritual gain, that doth redound to the Christian, by the distinct perswasion of his interest in Christ;
That which we intended to speak to At this time, is, that there is much soul advantage and spiritual gain, that does redound to the Christian, by the distinct persuasion of his Interest in christ;
this we gathered from Paul's doubling the command of searching and trying themselves, as if he had said, it is a businesse that will be so much for your advantage, that it is incumbent for you to search and try diligently:
this we gathered from Paul's doubling the command of searching and trying themselves, as if he had said, it is a business that will be so much for your advantage, that it is incumbent for you to search and try diligently:
Now to speak more particularly to these advantages of assurance, The fi•st is, That a person that is assured of his interest in Christ, he is much in desiring communion with Christ:
Now to speak more particularly to these advantages of assurance, The fi•st is, That a person that is assured of his Interest in christ, he is much in desiring communion with christ:
Tell me, O thou whom my soul loveth, (there is his assurance) where thou feedest, and where thou makest thy flock to rest at noon, there is desire of communion,
Tell me, Oh thou whom my soul loves, (there is his assurance) where thou Feedest, and where thou Makest thy flock to rest At noon, there is desire of communion,
and immediately followeth, Come my beloved, let us go forth into the fields, let us lodge in the villages, there her desire of communion, Song 2.16, 17. My beloved is mine, and I am his, and what followeth upon that, He feedeth among the lillies,
and immediately follows, Come my Beloved, let us go forth into the fields, let us lodge in the villages, there her desire of communion, Song 2.16, 17. My Beloved is mine, and I am his, and what follows upon that, He feeds among the lilies,
or a wilde hart upon the mountains of Bether, that is in short, let me have sweet correspondency and fellowship with thee, till the day of Eternity shall come:
or a wild heart upon the Mountains of Behter, that is in short, let me have sweet correspondency and fellowship with thee, till the day of Eternity shall come:
I think the desires of an assured Christian, they are like the grave, the cry continually, Give, give, and they never say, it is enough: What is the reason, ye seek so little after fellowship with Christ, it is even this, ye are not perswaded of your interest in him;
I think the Desires of an assured Christian, they Are like the grave, the cry continually, Give, give, and they never say, it is enough: What is the reason, you seek so little After fellowship with christ, it is even this, you Are not persuaded of your Interest in him;
believe it, if once ye had attained to this blest length, as to cry out, Christ is mine, it would be a hell upon earth for you to live at such a distance with him as ye do for the most part:
believe it, if once you had attained to this blessed length, as to cry out, christ is mine, it would be a hell upon earth for you to live At such a distance with him as you do for the most part:
My God, my God, there is assurance, and immediately followeth his complaint, Why hidest thou thy self from me, Song 3.1, 2, 3. that word, Him whom my soul loveth, made her to weep so much under absence from Christ, and Ioh. 20.13.
My God, my God, there is assurance, and immediately follows his complaint, Why hidest thou thy self from me, Song 3.1, 2, 3. that word, Him whom my soul loves, made her to weep so much under absence from christ, and John 20.13.
I think her heart was at her mouth when shee pronounced these two words, My Lord, she spake them with a great deal of emphasis and force, could ye resent absence with Christ so little,
I think her heart was At her Mouth when she pronounced these two words, My Lord, she spoke them with a great deal of emphasis and force, could you resent absence with christ so little,
Secondly, It maketh the soul to have a high and matchless esteem of precious Christ, Song 5.10. My beloved is white and ruddy, the chief among ten thousand :
Secondly, It makes the soul to have a high and matchless esteem of precious christ, Song 5.10. My Beloved is white and ruddy, the chief among ten thousand:
interest maketh her look upon Christ with another eye nor she would have done, strangers look upon him but as a tree planted on the sand, 1 Pet. 2.7. To you that believe Christ is precious, not to every one: And Song 2.2.
Interest makes her look upon christ with Another eye nor she would have done, Strangers look upon him but as a tree planted on the sand, 1 Pet. 2.7. To you that believe christ is precious, not to every one: And Song 2.2.
My beloved is altogether lovely, or, hee is all desires. I tell you what assurance will do, it will make Christs person pleasant and precious to the soul, it will make Christs Natures pleasant to the soul, it will make Christs Offices pleasant to the soul, it will make Christs Promises pleasant to the soul, it will make Threatnings pleasant to the soul, it will make the smell of Christs Garments pleasant to the soul,
My Beloved is altogether lovely, or, he is all Desires. I tell you what assurance will do, it will make Christ person pleasant and precious to the soul, it will make Christ Nature's pleasant to the soul, it will make Christ Offices pleasant to the soul, it will make Christ Promises pleasant to the soul, it will make Threatenings pleasant to the soul, it will make the smell of Christ Garments pleasant to the soul,
and it will make the kisses of His Mouth pleasant to the soul: O saith the assured Christian, there is nothing of Christ but it is most pleasant, and is all desires;
and it will make the Kisses of His Mouth pleasant to the soul: Oh Says the assured Christian, there is nothing of christ but it is most pleasant, and is all Desires;
His Threatnings are pleasant, they are the wounds of a friend, and His kisses are pleasant, they are better then wine, His Name it is pleasant, it is as precious ointment powred, forth, His smellings are most delightsome, whose countenance is as Lebanon, excellent as the cedars :
His Threatenings Are pleasant, they Are the wounds of a friend, and His Kisses Are pleasant, they Are better then wine, His Name it is pleasant, it is as precious ointment poured, forth, His smellings Are most delightsome, whose countenance is as Lebanon, excellent as the cedars:
when they are afflicted, assurance will lift up its face, and cry out, Christ is mine, and when they are reproached, they will comfort themselves with this, Christ is mine, I can put on the Lord Iesus.
when they Are afflicted, assurance will lift up its face, and cry out, christ is mine, and when they Are reproached, they will Comfort themselves with this, christ is mine, I can put on the Lord Iesus.
Fourthly, Assurance will keep you from apostacy and defection from Christ, 2 Pet. 1.10. Make your calling and election sure, and if ye do this (saith he) ye shall never fall, Heb. 3.11.12. It is there set down as a fruit of the evil heart of misbelief, it maketh us depart from the living God, but on the contrary, assurance knitteth the soul to Christ by a threefold cord, which is not easily broken.
Fourthly, Assurance will keep you from apostasy and defection from christ, 2 Pet. 1.10. Make your calling and election sure, and if you do this (Says he) you shall never fallen, Hebrew 3.11.12. It is there Set down as a fruit of the evil heart of misbelief, it makes us depart from the living God, but on the contrary, assurance knits the soul to christ by a threefold cord, which is not Easily broken.
yea, he can sweetly sing in the very mouth of danger, The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid, Psal. 27.1.
yea, he can sweetly sing in the very Mouth of danger, The Lord is my Light and my salvation, whom shall I Fear? the Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid, Psalm 27.1.
Fifthly, Assurance keepeth all the graces of the spirit green and flourishing, it is as a refreshing dew upon our branches, which maketh every grace sweetly to blossome in its season. 1. It stirreth up the exercise of love:
Fifthly, Assurance Keepeth all the graces of the Spirit green and flourishing, it is as a refreshing due upon our branches, which makes every grace sweetly to blossom in its season. 1. It stirs up the exercise of love:
our hearts are naturally cold, but love kindleth love, the sense of his love to us, putteth our hearts into a heavenly flame towards him again. 2. Assurance keepeth up the exercise of prayer, it is the assured Christian that can p•ay best,
our hearts Are naturally cold, but love kindleth love, the sense of his love to us, putteth our hearts into a heavenly flame towards him again. 2. Assurance Keepeth up the exercise of prayer, it is the assured Christian that can p•ay best,
First, It helpeth in the point of boldnesse: O but the assured Christian can go boldly to the Throne of Grace, Crying Abba father, and my Lord and my God.
First, It Helpeth in the point of boldness: Oh but the assured Christian can go boldly to the Throne of Grace, Crying Abba father, and my Lord and my God.
Secondly, It helpe•h our diligence in prayer, Psal. 63 1. O my God, there is assurance, early will I seek thee, there is his diligence as the fruit thereof.
Secondly, It helpe•h our diligence in prayer, Psalm 63 1. O my God, there is assurance, early will I seek thee, there is his diligence as the fruit thereof.
Thirdly, It helpeth the fervency of prayer, as in that same place, my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee, there is his fervency as another fruit of his assurance. 3. Assurance keeepeth in exercise and life, the grace of mortification:
Thirdly, It Helpeth the fervency of prayer, as in that same place, my soul Thirsteth for thee, my Flesh Longeth for thee, there is his fervency as Another fruit of his assurance. 3. Assurance keeepeth in exercise and life, the grace of mortification:
O Paul, what aileth you, may ye not take a look of the world, O saith Paul, and would ye know the ground of it, Wee know if this house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a house not made with hands, eternally in the heavens :
Oh Paul, what aileth you, may you not take a look of the world, Oh Says Paul, and would you know the ground of it, we know if this house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a house not made with hands, eternally in the heavens:
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And 4. It keepeth in exercise the grace of humility; there is nothing will keep a Christian so humble as assurance, Gal. 2.20. I live, yet not I, but Christ liveth in mee, Eph. 3.8. there hee is all in exalting grace, and debasing himself :
And 4. It Keepeth in exercise the grace of humility; there is nothing will keep a Christian so humble as assurance, Gal. 2.20. I live, yet not I, but christ lives in me, Ephesians 3.8. there he is all in exalting grace, and debasing himself:
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And, 5. It will help the grace of Repentance: Would yee know what would make the Christian to repent, it is even this, to take Christ in our arms and call him ours, Zech. 12.10. They shall look unto him, that is, their faith, and and they shall mourn as one mourneth for his only Son :
And, 5. It will help the grace of Repentance: Would ye know what would make the Christian to Repent, it is even this, to take christ in our arms and call him ours, Zechariah 12.10. They shall look unto him, that is, their faith, and and they shall mourn as one Mourneth for his only Son:
Would yee know why your graces are withered? would ye know why all the pleasant plants of God within your soul are decayed? It is this, ye live without sight of your interest in Christ, believe it, (if so I may speak) assurance will be a watering to your graces every morning,
Would ye know why your graces Are withered? would you know why all the pleasant plants of God within your soul Are decayed? It is this, you live without sighed of your Interest in christ, believe it, (if so I may speak) assurance will be a watering to your graces every morning,
The sixth advantage that cometh in to the Christian by assurance of his interest in Christ, is, That it maketh death exceeding pleasant and comfortable to the soul;
The sixth advantage that comes in to the Christian by assurance of his Interest in christ, is, That it makes death exceeding pleasant and comfortable to the soul;
The seventh advantage is, That a Christian being in the state of assurance, can put the highest account upon the smallest mercy that hee meets with from God:
The seventh advantage is, That a Christian being in the state of assurance, can put the highest account upon the Smallest mercy that he meets with from God:
Lastly, Assurance doth exceedingly help us to chearfulnesse in obedience: O that is a remarkable connexion that Paul hath, Act. 27.23. The Lord whose I am, and whom I serve :
Lastly, Assurance does exceedingly help us to cheerfulness in Obedience: Oh that is a remarkable connexion that Paul hath, Act. 27.23. The Lord whose I am, and whom I serve:
is very observable, The love of Christ constrained us, &c. Why art thou so painfull a Minister Paul ? Why? Knowest thou no man after the flesh, are not led by carnal interests,
is very observable, The love of christ constrained us, etc. Why art thou so painful a Minister Paul? Why? Knowest thou no man After the Flesh, Are not led by carnal interests,
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nor affections, art so busie and diligent as all the world counteth thee mad? Why? (saith hee) love will not let me rest if I would be lazie or carnal,
nor affections, art so busy and diligent as all the world counteth thee mad? Why? (Says he) love will not let me rest if I would be lazy or carnal,
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