The mystery of faith opened up, or, Some sermons concerning faith (two whereof were not formerly printed) wherein the nature, excellency, and usefulnesse of that noble grace is much cleared, and the practice thereof most powerfully pressed : whereunto are added other three sermons, two concerning death / by Mr. Andrew Gray ...; all these sermons being now carefully revised, and much corrected.
and of the riches of his unsearchable grace) is a most precious and excellent thing, not onely because it doth contain most absolute and sublime precepts and commands, in the exercise and obedience of which, we do not only attain unto the highest pitch in holinesse,
and of the riches of his unsearchable grace) is a most precious and excellent thing, not only Because it does contain most absolute and sublime Precepts and commands, in the exercise and Obedience of which, we do not only attain unto the highest pitch in holiness,
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but likewise, because it containeth most rich and precious promises, in the possession and fruition of which wee are advanced to the highest pinacle of eternal blessedness, this is clear in the grace of Faith;
but likewise, Because it Containeth most rich and precious promises, in the possession and fruition of which we Are advanced to the highest pinnacle of Eternal blessedness, this is clear in the grace of Faith;
for what doth more purifie the heart and stamp it with the Image of the invisible God then this grace of Faith? And what richer promises are annexed to any duty then to this duty of believing, to wit, everlasting life, and fruition of God.
for what does more purify the heart and stamp it with the Image of the invisible God then this grace of Faith? And what Richer promises Are annexed to any duty then to this duty of believing, to wit, everlasting life, and fruition of God.
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So that if we have dwelt fourty dayes at the foot of Mount Sinai, and had been under the greatest discovering and condemning power of the Law, we may yet come with boldnesse to mount Sion,
So that if we have dwelled fourty days At the foot of Mount Sinai, and had been under the greatest discovering and condemning power of the Law, we may yet come with boldness to mount Sion,
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O may wee not summond Angels, and these twenty four Elders about the Throne, to help us to wonder, that ever such a command as this came forth, that wee should believe on the Name of the Son of God,
Oh may we not summoned Angels, and these twenty four Elders about the Throne, to help us to wonder, that ever such a command as this Come forth, that we should believe on the Name of the Son of God,
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Was not this indeed to make mercy rejoyce over judgement? And O may wee not wonder at the precious oath of the everlasting Covenant, whereby he hath sworn, That hee delighteth not in the death of sinners? What (suppose yee) were poor Adams thoughts when at first the Doctrine of Free-grace,
Was not this indeed to make mercy rejoice over judgement? And Oh may we not wonder At the precious oath of the everlasting Covenant, whereby he hath sworn, That he delights not in the death of Sinners? What (suppose ye) were poor Adams thoughts when At First the Doctrine of Free grace,
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and of a crucified Christ Jesus a Saviour, was preached unto him in Paradise? What a divine surprisal was this, that heaven should have preached peace to earth,
and of a Crucified christ jesus a Saviour, was preached unto him in Paradise? What a divine surprisal was this, that heaven should have preached peace to earth,
after that earth had proclaimed war against heaven? Was not this a low step of condescendency? to behold an offended God preaching peace and good will to a guilty sinner;
After that earth had proclaimed war against heaven? Was not this a low step of condescendency? to behold an offended God preaching peace and good will to a guilty sinner;
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Would any of you ask the Question, What is Christ worth? Wee could give no answer so suitable as this, it is above all the Arithmetick of all the Angels in heaven,
Would any of you ask the Question, What is christ worth? we could give no answer so suitable as this, it is above all the Arithmetic of all the Angels in heaven,
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and all the men on earth, to calculate his worth, all men here must be put to a divine non plus; This was Iobs divinity, Iob 28. 13. Man knoweth not the price of wisedome.
and all the men on earth, to calculate his worth, all men Here must be put to a divine non plus; This was Jobs divinity, Job 28. 13. Man Knoweth not the price of Wisdom.
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And must not Jesus Christ who is the precious object of Faith, and wisedome of the Father, bee a supereminent and excellent One, who hath that Name of King of kings, and Lord of lords, not onely ingraven on his vesture, (which pointeth out the conspicuousnesse of his Majesty) but even also upon his thigh, to point out that in all his goings and motions, hee proveth himself to bee higher then the Kings of the earth? And howbeit the naked proposing of the object doth not convert,
And must not jesus christ who is the precious Object of Faith, and Wisdom of the Father, be a supereminent and excellent One, who hath that Name of King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, not only engraven on his vesture, (which pointeth out the conspicuousness of his Majesty) but even also upon his thigh, to point out that in all his goings and motions, he Proves himself to be higher then the Kings of the earth? And howbeit the naked proposing of the Object does not convert,
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and to bee satisfied with the divine rayes of his transcendent glory, then certainly wee should finde a blessed necessity laid upon us, of closing with him;
and to be satisfied with the divine rays of his transcendent glory, then Certainly we should find a blessed necessity laid upon us, of closing with him;
But now to our purpose, being at this time to begin our discourse upon that radicall and precious grace of Faith, wee intend to speak of it under this twofold notion and consideration:
But now to our purpose, being At this time to begin our discourse upon that radical and precious grace of Faith, we intend to speak of it under this twofold notion and consideration:
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First, We shall speak of it as it is justifying, or as it doth lay hold upon the righteousnesse of a crucified Saviour, makeing application of the precious promises in the Covenant of free grace, which wee call justifying Faith.
First, We shall speak of it as it is justifying, or as it does lay hold upon the righteousness of a Crucified Saviour, making application of the precious promises in the Covenant of free grace, which we call justifying Faith.
for advancing the work of mortification, and doth discover the personal excellencies of Iesus Christ, by which wee advance in the work of holinesse and divine consormity with God, which wee call sanctifying Faith.
for advancing the work of mortification, and does discover the personal excellencies of Iesus christ, by which we advance in the work of holiness and divine conformity with God, which we call sanctifying Faith.
However, it is not to bee supposed, that these are different habits of Faith, but different acts flowing from the same saving habit, laying hold and exercising themselves upon Christ in different respects, and for diverse ends.
However, it is not to be supposed, that these Are different habits of Faith, but different acts flowing from the same Saving habit, laying hold and exercising themselves upon christ in different respects, and for diverse ends.
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And now in these words hee doth, as it were, answer an objection that might bee proposed, about the impossibility of attaining these precious advantages, seeing his commands were so large,
And now in these words he does, as it were, answer an objection that might be proposed, about the impossibility of attaining these precious advantages, seeing his commands were so large,
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This hee doth sweetly answer, by setting down in this one verse a short compend or breviary both of Law and Gospel, viz. That wee should love one another, which is the compend of the Law:
This he does sweetly answer, by setting down in this one verse a short compend or breviary both of Law and Gospel, viz. That we should love one Another, which is the compend of the Law:
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and clear also from the scope, as (no doubt) all the commands have infinit advantages infolded in their bosome, which redounds to a Believer, by his practising of them.
and clear also from the scope, as (not doubt) all the commands have infinite advantages enfolded in their bosom, which redounds to a Believer, by his practising of them.
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And, 2. the excellency of it holden forth in the words, in that it is called, His command, as if hee had no other command but this. (And the Greek particle is here prefixed, which hath a great deal of emphasis and force in it, NONLATINALPHABET) But, 3. There is this also, the absolute necessity of this grace, holden forth here in this word, His Commandment: as if he would have said, by proposing of this command, I do set life and death before you,
And, 2. the excellency of it held forth in the words, in that it is called, His command, as if he had no other command but this. (And the Greek particle is Here prefixed, which hath a great deal of emphasis and force in it,) But, 3. There is this also, the absolute necessity of this grace, held forth Here in this word, His Commandment: as if he would have said, by proposing of this command, I do Set life and death before you,
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And (no doubt) Faith is that excellent grace, which doth elevate the soul unto a sweet and inseparable union with Christ ▪ and is that golden and precious knot, that doth eternally knit the hearts of these precious friends together.
And (no doubt) Faith is that excellent grace, which does elevate the soul unto a sweet and inseparable Union with christ ▪ and is that golden and precious knot, that does eternally knit the hearts of these precious Friends together.
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From the first, it answereth all these objections of sense, which do ordinarily cry forth, Doth his promise fail for evermore? And that with this one word, If hee hath once purposed it, hee will also do it, and if hee hath once spoken it, hee will also make it come to passe.
From the First, it Answers all these objections of sense, which do ordinarily cry forth, Does his promise fail for evermore? And that with this one word, If he hath once purposed it, he will also do it, and if he hath once spoken it, he will also make it come to pass.
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And these do oftemtimes cry out, How can these things be? But Faith laying hold upon the omnipotency of God, it staggers not at the promise, but is strong in the Faith, giving glory to God.
And these do oftemtimes cry out, How can these things be? But Faith laying hold upon the omnipotency of God, it staggers not At the promise, but is strong in the Faith, giving glory to God.
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And it is the noble and divine exercise of this Heroick grace of Faith, that these objections of reason and probability, which it cannot answer, it will lay them aside,
And it is the noble and divine exercise of this Heroic grace of Faith, that these objections of reason and probability, which it cannot answer, it will lay them aside,
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And from the last, a Christian doth answer all the arguments of misbelief, which do arise from the convictions of our unworthinesse and sinfulnesse, which makes us oftentimes imbrace that divinity of Peters, Luk. 5 ▪ 8. Depart from me, for I am a sinful man.
And from the last, a Christian does answer all the Arguments of misbelief, which do arise from the convictions of our unworthiness and sinfulness, which makes us oftentimes embrace that divinity of Peter's, Luk. 5 ▪ 8. Depart from me, for I am a sinful man.
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and infinite mercy, betwixt an utter impossibility to save our selves, and a compleat ability in him to save to the uttermost, betwixt abounding sin, and superabounding mercy.
and infinite mercy, betwixt an utter impossibility to save our selves, and a complete ability in him to save to the uttermost, betwixt abounding since, and superabounding mercy.
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Rev. 22. 17. Whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely, Heb. 7. 25. Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come to God by him.
Rev. 22. 17. Whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely, Hebrew 7. 25. Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come to God by him.
O but that primitive temptation and delusion whereby Sathan did deceive our first father, is that whereby he yet seeks to catch and delude many souls, viz. That though we eat of the forbidden fruit,
O but that primitive temptation and delusion whereby Sathan did deceive our First father, is that whereby he yet seeks to catch and delude many Souls, viz. That though we eat of the forbidden fruit,
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First, That the Gospel hath laid no obstruction in our way of closing with Christ ▪ and partaking of the effects of the Gospel ▪ but on the contrary, sheweth that the great impediment is our want of willingnesse, which wee lay in our own way:
First, That the Gospel hath laid no obstruction in our Way of closing with christ ▪ and partaking of the effects of the Gospel ▪ but on the contrary, shows that the great impediment is our want of willingness, which we lay in our own Way:
But, to make this more clear, wee would have you knowing this, that all the qualifications annexed to this Commandement of Faith as that in Matth. 11. 28. speaketh out the qualifications rather of these that will come than of all these that ought to come;
But, to make this more clear, we would have you knowing this, that all the qualifications annexed to this Commandment of Faith as that in Matthew 11. 28. speaks out the qualifications rather of these that will come than of all these that ought to come;
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And may no• that ▪ cardinal and soul-refreshing promise Ioh. 6. 37. stop the mouth of misbelief so that it should have nothing to say? H• that cometh unto mee, I will in no wayes cas• out.
And may no• that ▪ cardinal and Soul-refreshing promise John 6. 37. stop the Mouth of misbelief so that it should have nothing to say? H• that comes unto me, I will in no ways cas• out.
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Therefore it is, that after the Prophet Zachary ▪ hath made mention, in the 12. Chapter of his Prophesie, of making bitter lamentation for him whom wee have pierced, as for an only Son;
Therefore it is, that After the Prophet Zachary ▪ hath made mention, in the 12. Chapter of his Prophesy, of making bitter lamentation for him whom we have pierced, as for an only Son;
And indeed, there are these things which speak out the sinfulnesse of unbelief. 1. That when the holy Ghost is sent to convince the world of sin, Ioh. 16. 9. he pitched upon this sin,
And indeed, there Are these things which speak out the sinfulness of unbelief. 1. That when the holy Ghost is sent to convince the world of since, John 16. 9. he pitched upon this since,
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or as the word may be rendered, Lest any of you fall after that example of disobedience, Eph. 2 ▪ 2. 3. That among all these that shall be eternally excommunicate from the presence of the Lord,
or as the word may be rendered, Lest any of you fallen After that Exampl of disobedience, Ephesians 2 ▪ 2. 3. That among all these that shall be eternally excommunicate from the presence of the Lord,
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and from the glory of his power, these that are guilty ▪ of this sin of unbelief, they are put in the first place, Rev. 21. 8. And, 4. that unbelief doth contradict and deny these three precious and cardinall Attributes of God. 1. Doth not unbelief contradict his faithfulnesse,
and from the glory of his power, these that Are guilty ▪ of this since of unbelief, they Are put in the First place, Rev. 21. 8. And, 4. that unbelief does contradict and deny these three precious and cardinal Attributes of God. 1. Does not unbelief contradict his faithfulness,
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And, 3 ▪ the infinitenesse of his love: and supposeth that there is something too hard for him, which his power cannot reach, nor his infinite love overcome.
And, 3 ▪ the infiniteness of his love: and Supposeth that there is something too hard for him, which his power cannot reach, nor his infinite love overcome.
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No doubt, if we belong to him, we shall once sing that note of lamentation over ▪ our unbelief, This is our infirmity, for changes are from the right hand of the most High.
No doubt, if we belong to him, we shall once sing that note of lamentation over ▪ our unbelief, This is our infirmity, for changes Are from the right hand of the most High.
And lastly, to enforce this precious command of Faith, consider that it is His Command which speaketh forth this, that we must not take an indulgence or dispensation to our selves, to believe,
And lastly, to enforce this precious command of Faith, Consider that it is His Command which speaks forth this, that we must not take an indulgence or Dispensation to our selves, to believe,
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or the sin of swearing, or committing adultery) do arise from a natural conscience: (for there is somewhat of natures light to make us abominate and hate them,
or the since of swearing, or committing adultery) do arise from a natural conscience: (for there is somewhat of nature's Light to make us abominate and hate them,
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when yet the light of nature will not lead us to the convictions of the sinfulnesse of misbelief, it being a Gospel and more spiritual sin) Or it proceedeth from this, that unbelief doth ordinarily passe vail'd under the vizard of some refined vertue,
when yet the Light of nature will not led us to the convictions of the sinfulness of misbelief, it being a Gospel and more spiritual since) Or it Proceedeth from this, that unbelief does ordinarily pass veiled under the vizard of Some refined virtue,
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as is clear from Rom. 10. 3. where it is called submission, they submitted not to the righteousnesse of God, Or else it proceedeth from this, that we conceive that the commandment of Faith, is not of so large extent as other commands,
as is clear from Rom. 10. 3. where it is called submission, they submitted not to the righteousness of God, Or Else it Proceedeth from this, that we conceive that the Commandment of Faith, is not of so large extent as other commands,
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and so little beleiving, that we are unstable as water, marring our own excellency, spending so much of our time in walking under a cloud and are so seldom admitted to read our names i• these precious and eternall records of heaven? No doubt, these things have influence upon it ▪ viz. 1. That we are more judging of God by his dispensations,
and so little believing, that we Are unstable as water, marring our own excellency, spending so much of our time in walking under a cloud and Are so seldom admitted to read our names i• these precious and Eternal records of heaven? No doubt, these things have influence upon it ▪ viz. 1. That we Are more judging of God by his dispensations,
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then by Hi• word, supposing ever the change of his dispensations to speak forth the change of ou• state ▪ This is misbeliefs divinity, that whe• sense cannot read love in his face,
then by Hi• word, supposing ever the change of his dispensations to speak forth the change of ou• state ▪ This is misbeliefs divinity, that whe• sense cannot read love in his face,
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Knew y• never what such a thing as this meaned, to ascend in overcoming thoughts of his love, notwithstanding any thing that his dispensations might preach? We conceive, that if the eyes of our faith were opened, we might see infinite love engraven on the darkest acts and most dismal-like dispensations of his to us,
Knew y• never what such a thing as this meaned, to ascend in overcoming thoughts of his love, notwithstanding any thing that his dispensations might preach? We conceive, that if the eyes of our faith were opened, we might see infinite love engraven on the Darkest acts and most dismal-like dispensations of his to us,
This is •lear from 1 Tim. 1. 19. where that precious •ewel of Faith can bee holden in no other place but in a pure conscience, that is that •oyal palace wherein it must dwell;
This is •lear from 1 Tim. 1. 19. where that precious •ewel of Faith can be held in no other place but in a pure conscience, that is that •oyal palace wherein it must dwell;
We make not an absolute and blank resignation of our selves over unto Christ, to hold fast the Covenant, notwith ▪ standing hee should dispense both bitter and sad things to us;
We make not an absolute and blank resignation of our selves over unto christ, to hold fast the Covenant, notwith ▪ standing he should dispense both bitter and sad things to us;
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But wee conceive that Christs Covenant with believers, is like tha• Covenant that God made with Noah, tha• there should bee summer and winter, seed• time and harvest, night and day, unto Christian.
But we conceive that Christ Covenant with believers, is like tha• Covenant that God made with Noah, tha• there should be summer and winter, seed• time and harvest, night and day, unto Christian.
and in poi•• of strength, so that his corruptions see• now to be awaked more then formerly, th• hee wants those seeming injoyments of him which formerly he had:
and in poi•• of strength, so that his corruptions see• now to be awaked more then formerly, th• he Wants those seeming enjoyments of him which formerly he had:
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And that much of •is softnesse of heart hath now evanished, which is clear somewhat from Heb. 10. 32. That after they were enlightened, they ondured great fight of afflictions, For the word that •• there rendered afflictions, signifieth inward •roubles through the motions of sinne,
And that much of •is softness of heart hath now evanished, which is clear somewhat from Hebrew 10. 32. That After they were enlightened, they ondured great fight of afflictions, For the word that •• there rendered afflictions, signifies inward •roubles through the motions of sin,
as well as outward afflictions, Gal. 5. 24. And God useth to dispense this way to his own, •ot only to take trial of the sincerity of our •losing with him,
as well as outward afflictions, Gal. 5. 24. And God uses to dispense this Way to his own, •ot only to take trial of the sincerity of our •losing with him,
there•ore it were a noble and divine practice of a •hristian to close with Christ without re•ervation, seeing hee doth dispence nothing ••t that which may tend to our advantage.
there•ore it were a noble and divine practice of a •hristian to close with christ without re•ervation, seeing he does dispense nothing ••t that which may tend to our advantage.
•nd we would say to such as are under these •emptations, that if yee endeavour to resist ••em, it is the most compendious and excel••nt way to make your hearts, which now ••e dying as a stone, to bee as a watered Gar••n, and as springs of water, whose waters fail ••t,
•nd we would say to such as Are under these •emptations, that if ye endeavour to resist ••em, it is the most compendious and excel••nt Way to make your hearts, which now ••e dying as a stone, to be as a watered Gar••n, and as springs of water, whose waters fail ••t,
and therefore it is, that Faith is so unconstant and changeable as the Moon, we not knowing what such a thing meaneth, To hope against hope, and to bee strong in faith, giving glory to God:
and Therefore it is, that Faith is so unconstant and changeable as the Moon, we not knowing what such a thing means, To hope against hope, and to be strong in faith, giving glory to God:
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And we would onely say unto you, that erect your confidence upon so sandy a foundation, that when the storm and wind of tentation shall blow, That house shall fall to the ground.
And we would only say unto you, that erect your confidence upon so sandy a Foundation, that when the storm and wind of tentation shall blow, That house shall fallen to the ground.
As likewise, building of your faith upon sense, doth abate much of your joy, and much of your precious esteem of Jesus Christ, it being faith exercising it self upon an invisible object, that maketh the Christian, to rejoyce with joy unspeakable and full of glory, 1 Pe•. 1. 8. 6. There is this last that hath influence upon it, even our sloathfulnesse in the exercise of our spiritual duties, by which Faith should bee entertained.
As likewise, building of your faith upon sense, does abate much of your joy, and much of your precious esteem of jesus christ, it being faith exercising it self upon an invisible Object, that makes the Christian, to rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory, 1 Pe•. 1. 8. 6. There is this last that hath influence upon it, even our slothfulness in the exercise of our spiritual duties, by which Faith should be entertained.
while as, if wee were diligent, O• souls should bee made fat and rich? Yea slothfulnesse doth not only impede assuranc• in this, that it hindereth the divine communications of his love and respect, by which assurance may bee keeped in life, Cant. 5. 2 ▪ But also, it maketh our poverty come on us an armed man,
while as, if we were diligent, O• Souls should be made fat and rich? Yea slothfulness does not only impede assuranc• in this, that it hindereth the divine communications of his love and respect, by which assurance may be keeped in life, Cant 5. 2 ▪ But also, it makes our poverty come on us an armed man,
And withall, it letteth loose th• chain by which our corruptions are tyed, and maketh them to lift up their head, by which our assurance is much darkned and impared,
And withal, it lets lose th• chain by which our corruptions Are tied, and makes them to lift up their head, by which our assurance is much darkened and impaired,
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Now thirdly, we shall shut up our discourse with this, in pointing out a little what are those things that do obstruct a Christians closing with Christ,
Now Thirdly, we shall shut up our discourse with this, in pointing out a little what Are those things that do obstruct a Christians closing with christ,
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And with the other eye to ascend and look to that help that is laid upon One that i• mighty, and to make use of the righteousnesse of a crucified Saviour, that so what we want in our selves, we may get it abundantly made up in him. III. There is this likewise that obstructeth our closing with Christ, our too much addictednesse to the pleasures and carnal delights of a passing world;
And with the other eye to ascend and look to that help that is laid upon One that i• mighty, and to make use of the righteousness of a Crucified Saviour, that so what we want in our selves, we may get it abundantly made up in him. III. There is this likewise that obstructeth our closing with christ, our too much addictedness to the pleasures and carnal delights of a passing world;
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which is clea• from Luk. 14. 18, 19, 20, 21, 22. Matth. 22 5, 6. where these that were invited to com• to the feast of this Gospel, they do mak• their apologie,
which is clea• from Luk. 14. 18, 19, 20, 21, 22. Matthew 22 5, 6. where these that were invited to com• to the feast of this Gospel, they do mak• their apology,
And O! What a rediculous thing is that poor complement, that these deluded sinners used to Christ, I pray you have us excused? And is it not the world the great plea and argoment, that they make use of,
And OH! What a ridiculous thing is that poor compliment, that these deluded Sinners used to christ, I pray you have us excused? And is it not the world the great plea and argoment, that they make use of,
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Which is clear from Rom. 10. 23. And wee conceive if once these two were believed (which are the great Tropicks, out of which all these arguments may be brought to perswade you to imbrace Christ) to wit, the infinite excellency of His person on whom we are to believe,
Which is clear from Rom. 10. 23. And we conceive if once these two were believed (which Are the great Tropics, out of which all these Arguments may be brought to persuade you to embrace christ) to wit, the infinite excellency of His person on whom we Are to believe,
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and of the spirits of just men made perfect? Christ hath now given us the first and second Summonds, the day is approaching when the sad and wofull summonds shall be sent against us, of departing from him, into these everlasting flames, out of which there is no redemption:
and of the spirits of just men made perfect? christ hath now given us the First and second Summonds, the day is approaching when the sad and woeful summonds shall be sent against us, of departing from him, into these everlasting flames, out of which there is no redemption:
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O but there are many that think the Gospel cunningly devised fables and foolishnesse, (they being unwilling to believe that which sense cannot comprehend,
Oh but there Are many that think the Gospel cunningly devised fables and foolishness, (they being unwilling to believe that which sense cannot comprehend,
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SERMON II. 1 Joh. 3. 23. This is his Commandment that ye should believe on the Name of his Son Iesus Christ, &c. THere are three great and cardinall mysteries, in the unfolding of which, all a Christians time ought to be spent.
SERMON II 1 John 3. 23. This is his Commandment that you should believe on the Name of his Son Iesus christ, etc. THere Are three great and cardinal Mysteres, in the unfolding of which, all a Christians time ought to be spent.
First, There is that precious and everlasting mystery of Christs love and condiscendency, which those intellectual spirits, the Angels, are not able fully to comprehend.
First, There is that precious and everlasting mystery of Christ love and condiscendency, which those intellectual spirits, the Angels, Are not able Fully to comprehend.
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Secondly, There is that woefull mystery of the desperate deceitfulnesse and wickednesse of the heart, which no man was ever yet able fully to fathom and comprehend.
Secondly, There is that woeful mystery of the desperate deceitfulness and wickedness of the heart, which no man was ever yet able Fully to fathom and comprehend.
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And, thirdly, there is that precious mystery of that eternal felicity and blessednesse that is purchased unto the Saints, that once they shall reign with Christ, not a thousand years only,
And, Thirdly, there is that precious mystery of that Eternal felicity and blessedness that is purchased unto the Saints, that once they shall Reign with christ, not a thousand Years only,
And is it not a mysterious command, to desire people to know that which cannot be known? The meaning whereof we conceive to be this in part, that Paul pressed this upon them, that they should study to know that this mystery of Christs love could not be known.
And is it not a mysterious command, to desire people to know that which cannot be known? The meaning whereof we conceive to be this in part, that Paul pressed this upon them, that they should study to know that this mystery of Christ love could not be known.
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and desperately wicked, who can know it? And indeed, that which Solomon saith of Kings, Prov. 25. 3. may well be said of all men in this respect, The heavens for heighth, and the earth for depth,
and desperately wicked, who can know it? And indeed, that which Solomon Says of Kings, Curae 25. 3. may well be said of all men in this respect, The heavens for height, and the earth for depth,
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and was once caught up to the third heavens, and yet when he is beginning to speak of it, 1 Cor. 2. 9. he declareth all men to be ignorant of the knowledge of this profound mystery of mans blessednesse,
and was once caught up to the third heavens, and yet when he is beginning to speak of it, 1 Cor. 2. 9. he Declareth all men to be ignorant of the knowledge of this profound mystery of men blessedness,
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and cryeth out, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
and Cries out, Eye hath not seen, nor ear herd, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
And if there bee any thing further to bee known of these mysteries, the grace of Faith is found worthy among all the graces of the Spirit, To open the seven seals of these great deeps of God.
And if there be any thing further to be known of these Mysteres, the grace of Faith is found worthy among all the graces of the Spirit, To open the seven Seals of these great deeps of God.
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Is not the grace of Faith that whereby a Christian doth take up the invisible excellency and vertue of a dying Christ? Is not Faith that precious grace by which a Christian must take up the sports and blemishes that are within himself? And is not the grace of Faith, that precious grace that placeth a Christian upon the top of mount Pisga, and there letteth him see a sight of the promised Land? And doth open a door in Heaven, thorow which a Christian is admitted to see Christ sitting upon His Throne? And Faith hath not only a kind of Omnipotency;
Is not the grace of Faith that whereby a Christian does take up the invisible excellency and virtue of a dying christ? Is not Faith that precious grace by which a Christian must take up the sports and blemishes that Are within himself? And is not the grace of Faith, that precious grace that places a Christian upon the top of mount Pisgah, and there lets him see a sighed of the promised Land? And does open a door in Heaven, thorough which a Christian is admitted to see christ sitting upon His Throne? And Faith hath not only a kind of Omnipotency;
but it hath a kind of Omnisciency, and all knowledge that it can take up and comprehend the greatest mysteries of heaven, according to that word, Prov. 28. 5. He that seeketh the Lord shall understand all things, As if hee said, there is nothing dark to a believing Christian,
but it hath a kind of Omnisciency, and all knowledge that it can take up and comprehend the greatest Mysteres of heaven, according to that word, Curae 28. 5. He that seeks the Lord shall understand all things, As if he said, there is nothing dark to a believing Christian,
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What is the reason and ground that the Gospel conveyance of righteousnesse and life, (and of the excellent things of this everlasting Covenant) should be through the exercise of the grace of Faith? For it is not said in the Scripture that repentance justifieth, that love justifieth, or that mortification justifieth;
What is the reason and ground that the Gospel conveyance of righteousness and life, (and of the excellent things of this everlasting Covenant) should be through the exercise of the grace of Faith? For it is not said in the Scripture that Repentance Justifieth, that love Justifieth, or that mortification Justifieth;
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and of unsearchable grace, should not be written on our inheritance, as is clear, Rom. 4. 25. And it is that great designe of Christ, to make his grace conspicuous in conveying salvation to us through Faith.
and of unsearchable grace, should not be written on our inheritance, as is clear, Rom. 4. 25. And it is that great Design of christ, to make his grace conspicuous in conveying salvation to us through Faith.
or as the word is, that they might be settled, when the promises of life and of eternal salvation were conveyed to us through mans obedience, were they not then most uncertain and unstable? But is not heaven your everlasting crown now, stedfast unto you, seeing you have that golden pillar of Christs everlasting righteousnesse to be the foundation of your Faith,
or as the word is, that they might be settled, when the promises of life and of Eternal salvation were conveyed to us through men Obedience, were they not then most uncertain and unstable? But is not heaven your everlasting crown now, steadfast unto you, seeing you have that golden pillar of Christ everlasting righteousness to be the Foundation of your Faith,
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There is this third ground why the promises and excellent things of this Gospel are conveyed to a Christian through the exercise of Faith, that all boasting and gloriation might be excluded, according to that word, Rom. 3. 27. By what law is boasting excluded? Not by the law of works,
There is this third ground why the promises and excellent things of this Gospel Are conveyed to a Christian through the exercise of Faith, that all boasting and gloriation might be excluded, according to that word, Rom. 3. 27. By what law is boasting excluded? Not by the law of works,
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O what a precious dignity were it, but for one half hour to be admitted to hear these spotlesse songs that are sung by these thousand times ten thousand,
O what a precious dignity were it, but for one half hour to be admitted to hear these spotless songs that Are sung by these thousand times ten thousand,
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Doth not David that sweet singer of Israel, now sing more sweetly no• he did while he was here below? Doth not deserted Heman now chaunt forth the praises and everlasting song of him that sitteth upon the Throne? And doth not afflicted Iob now sing sweetly after his captivity is reduced,
Does not David that sweet singer of Israel, now sing more sweetly no• he did while he was Here below? Does not deserted Heman now chant forth the praises and everlasting song of him that Sitteth upon the Throne? And does not afflicted Job now sing sweetly After his captivity is reduced,
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and he entered within that land, where the voice of joy and gladnesse is continually heard? Would ye have a description of Heaven? I could give it no tearm so suitable as this, Heaven is a rest, without a rest,
and he entered within that land, where the voice of joy and gladness is continually herd? Would you have a description of Heaven? I could give it not term so suitable as this, Heaven is a rest, without a rest,
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for though there remain a rest for the righteous, yet Rev. 4. 8. These four beasts that stand before the Throne, they rest not night nor day, crying, holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty;
for though there remain a rest for the righteous, yet Rev. 4. 8. These four beasts that stand before the Throne, they rest not night nor day, crying, holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty;
IV. There is this last ground why the blessings of the Gospel, and life and righteousnesse are conveyed to us thorow the exercise of Faith, that the way to attain to these things might be pleasant and easie;
IV. There is this last ground why the blessings of the Gospel, and life and righteousness Are conveyed to us thorough the exercise of Faith, that the Way to attain to these things might be pleasant and easy;
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Now that what we have spoken upon this, might be more clear, and that the nature of •ustifying Faith be not mistaken, We would have you taking notice of these things.
Now that what we have spoken upon this, might be more clear, and that the nature of •ustifying Faith be not mistaken, We would have you taking notice of these things.
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because there is not any dig•ity or worth in the act of Faith, in closing with Christ that can be the foundation of our •ustification, else it were to confound that precious decreet of free grace.
Because there is not any dig•ity or worth in the act of Faith, in closing with christ that can be the Foundation of our •ustification, Else it were to confound that precious decreet of free grace.
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but onely there is a connexion of divine appointment, and of free grace, though we conceive there is a natural aptitude in the grace of Faith, to lay hold on the righteousnesse of Christ, more then there is in any other grace of the Spirit,
but only there is a connexion of divine appointment, and of free grace, though we conceive there is a natural aptitude in the grace of Faith, to lay hold on the righteousness of christ, more then there is in any other grace of the Spirit,
4. There is this also that we would have you knowing, that a Christian in his first closing with Christ, Christ (considered as crucified) is the immediate object of his Faith,
4. There is this also that we would have you knowing, that a Christian in his First closing with christ, christ (considered as Crucified) is the immediate Object of his Faith,
and on which Faith doth immediately lay hold as a ransome to satisfie justice, and as a righteousnesse in which the soul dare venture to be found when it shall stand before the Judgement seat of God;
and on which Faith does immediately lay hold as a ransom to satisfy Justice, and as a righteousness in which the soul Dare venture to be found when it shall stand before the Judgement seat of God;
And first, That there is such a thing as temporary Faith, is clear from Luk. 8. 13. It is said there of some ▪ That they believed for a season, yea, in Acts 8. 13. It is said of Simon Magus (who was in the gall of bitternesse,
And First, That there is such a thing as temporary Faith, is clear from Luk. 8. 13. It is said there of Some ▪ That they believed for a season, yea, in Acts 8. 13. It is said of Simon Magus (who was in the Gall of bitterness,
And indeed ye may see a difference betwixt these two in the very name temporary; for this is such a Faith as doth not continue long with him that hath it,
And indeed you may see a difference betwixt these two in the very name temporary; for this is such a Faith as does not continue long with him that hath it,
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for as this is certain, that an hypocrite will not always call upon God, Iob 27. 10. So that is also certain, that a hypocrite will not alwayes believe in God.
for as this is certain, that an hypocrite will not always call upon God, Job 27. 10. So that is also certain, that a hypocrite will not always believe in God.
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I tell you, that the longest time a hypocrite doth keep his Faith, Iob hath set down in his 18. Chap. vers. 14. Their hope (saith he) shall bring them to the king of terrours,
I tell you, that the longest time a hypocrite does keep his Faith, Job hath Set down in his 18. Chap. vers. 14. Their hope (Says he) shall bring them to the King of terrors,
and if Solomon did discern who was the true Mother of the childe by that, that she who would have the childe divided, was not the mother of the childe;
and if Solomon did discern who was the true Mother of the child by that, that she who would have the child divided, was not the mother of the child;
so we may say ▪ that they who would divide Christ in his Offices, it is an evidence that they are not among these who are actually made partakers of the Adoption of children;
so we may say ▪ that they who would divide christ in his Offices, it is an evidence that they Are not among these who Are actually made partakers of the Adoption of children;
there is somewhat of this pointed at in Ioh. 6. 66. where that which made many who were his disciples (and did once believe) desert him, was because of the hardnesse of his command, This is an hard saying, who can hear it? And it is certain that it is a greater difficulty for a Christian to take Christ as a Prince, then as a Saviour:
there is somewhat of this pointed At in John 6. 66. where that which made many who were his Disciples (and did once believe) desert him, was Because of the hardness of his command, This is an hard saying, who can hear it? And it is certain that it is a greater difficulty for a Christian to take christ as a Prince, then as a Saviour:
Truly I am thy servant ▪ I am thy servant? O were ye never ravished with one of his eyes, nor overtaken with one chain of his neck? Believe me, they who see him thus, do believe that His commands are not grievous. III.
Truly I am thy servant ▪ I am thy servant? Oh were you never ravished with one of his eyes, nor overtaken with one chain of his neck? Believe me, they who see him thus, do believe that His commands Are not grievous. III.
this is clear, Mark 4. 5. where speaking of these temporary believers, it is said of them, that the fruit did immediately spring up, &c. Are there not some (it may be here) who think they do believe,
this is clear, Mark 4. 5. where speaking of these temporary believers, it is said of them, that the fruit did immediately spring up, etc. are there not Some (it may be Here) who think they do believe,
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and yet were never in any measure trembling under the discovering & condemning power of the Law? Is not that a mystery, that one should bring forth without travelling? And is not this a mystery in Christianity, that one should believe before he hath found the pa•gs of the New ▪ birth.
and yet were never in any measure trembling under the discovering & condemning power of the Law? Is not that a mystery, that one should bring forth without traveling? And is not this a mystery in Christianity, that one should believe before he hath found the pa•gs of the New ▪ birth.
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How long did Iudas lu•k under the name of a Saint, even with these that were most discerning? And there is this that we would say, that among all these that shall be eternally excommunicate from the presence of the Lord,
How long did Iudas lu•k under the name of a Saint, even with these that were most discerning? And there is this that we would say, that among all these that shall be eternally excommunicate from the presence of the Lord,
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IV. But there is this last difference betwixt justifying Faith, and temporary Faith, That there are three precious effects of justifying Faith, which a temporary believer cannot win to.
IV. But there is this last difference betwixt justifying Faith, and temporary Faith, That there Are three precious effects of justifying Faith, which a temporary believer cannot win to.
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1. To be denyed to all his enjoyments and attainments, and walk humbly under them, for we may say, that it is impossible for an hypocrite to be denyed to his enjoyments, he maketh such a deity of them,
1. To be denied to all his enjoyments and attainments, and walk humbly under them, for we may say, that it is impossible for an hypocrite to be denied to his enjoyments, he makes such a deity of them,
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There are three great graces that a hypocrite doth pursue after, (though he rather seeketh them as gifts than as graces:) Knowledge, Prayer, and Humility:
There Are three great graces that a hypocrite does pursue After, (though he rather seeks them as Gifts than as graces:) Knowledge, Prayer, and Humility:
and to rejoice alone in the righteousnesse of a crucified Saviour? I would press this upon you by the way (O Christians of this generation) forget your perfections; and remember your imperfections;
and to rejoice alone in the righteousness of a Crucified Saviour? I would press this upon you by the Way (Oh Christians of this generation) forget your perfections; and Remember your imperfections;
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2. It is an effect of justifying Faith to be under some constant and Divine impression of the preciousnesse of Jesus Christ, according to that word, 1 Pet. 2. 7. To you who believe, Christ is precious;
2. It is an Effect of justifying Faith to be under Some constant and Divine impression of the preciousness of jesus christ, according to that word, 1 Pet. 2. 7. To you who believe, christ is precious;
It is not said, that Christ was precious, or shall be precious, but it is said, He is precious, which doth import, (as we use to speak) a continued act;
It is not said, that christ was precious, or shall be precious, but it is said, He is precious, which does import, (as we use to speak) a continued act;
Did ye never know what it was to dwell twenty four hours under the impression of the matchlesse excellency and precious worth of a crucified Saviour? I will pose you with this.
Did you never know what it was to dwell twenty four hours under the impression of the matchless excellency and precious worth of a Crucified Saviour? I will pose you with this.
Are there not some here (and elsewhere) that passe under the notion of Saints, that never knew what it was to dwell half an hour under these high and elevaring thoughts of the preciousnesse of Jesus Christ? So that wee professe we cannot tell whether we shall call him precious or undervalued:
are there not Some Here (and elsewhere) that pass under the notion of Saints, that never knew what it was to dwell half an hour under these high and elevaring thoughts of the preciousness of jesus christ? So that we profess we cannot tell whither we shall call him precious or undervalved:
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3 ▪ By true justifying Faith, a Christian winneth to mortification of his invisible and predominant lusts, which is impossible for a temporary Believer to win to.
3 ▪ By true justifying Faith, a Christian wins to mortification of his invisible and predominant Lustiest, which is impossible for a temporary Believer to win to.
and counterfeiting of these things that were never clear attainments, while it is the noble dignity of Faith, Act. 15. 9. To purifie the heart. But are there not many here who never knew what it was to mortifie one lust for Christ? Can such a delusion overtake you O•athiests ▪ That ye shall reign with Christ,
and counterfeiting of these things that were never clear attainments, while it is the noble dignity of Faith, Act. 15. 9. To purify the heart. But Are there not many Here who never knew what it was to mortify one lust for christ? Can such a delusion overtake you O•athiests ▪ That you shall Reign with christ,
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And let me tell you, if ye would know the compend of the precious exercise of Faith? It is this, Faith hath three great things, that it perpetually contemplates and views. 1. Faith looketh to the promise,
And let me tell you, if you would know the compend of the precious exercise of Faith? It is this, Faith hath three great things, that it perpetually contemplates and views. 1. Faith looks to the promise,
And O what a sight is that, to behold that everlasting Prince standing at the end of our race, having a crown in his right hand, with this Motto ingraven on it, Hee that persevereth to the end shall be saved? And what a Faith suppose yee shall it be thought when wee shall get on that immortal Crown of blessednesse? What think ye is the exercise of these that are above? O heaven, heaven,
And O what a sighed is that, to behold that everlasting Prince standing At the end of our raze, having a crown in his right hand, with this Motto engraven on it, He that persevereth to the end shall be saved? And what a Faith suppose ye shall it be Thought when we shall get on that immortal Crown of blessedness? What think you is the exercise of these that Are above? O heaven, heaven,
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Now we shall at this time shut up our discourse, by speaking a little to these things, in which a Christian doth ordinarily meet with assurance of his interest in God,
Now we shall At this time shut up our discourse, by speaking a little to these things, in which a Christian does ordinarily meet with assurance of his Interest in God,
II. It is readily a sealing time to a Christian, when hee is admitted to the divine enjoyment of these satisfying delights that are to be found in Christ:
II It is readily a sealing time to a Christian, when he is admitted to the divine enjoyment of these satisfying delights that Are to be found in christ:
and his banner over her was love? Believe mee, more communion with an absent Christ, would make more intimation (in a divine manner) of our peace with him:
and his banner over her was love? Believe me, more communion with an absent christ, would make more intimation (in a divine manner) of our peace with him:
and of much conversing, and corresponding with God in that duty, as is clear from that word in Dan. 9. 21. when Daniel was praying at the evening oblation, in the •3.
and of much conversing, and corresponding with God in that duty, as is clear from that word in Dan. 9. 21. when daniel was praying At the evening oblation, in the •3.
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and is to be put upon some eminent holy employment, this is clear, Ier. • 5. Where Ieremiah being called to preach the Gospel unto such a rebellious people, •hen hee hath this eternal election declared •nto him:
and is to be put upon Some eminent holy employment, this is clear, Jeremiah • 5. Where Jeremiah being called to preach the Gospel unto such a rebellious people, •hen he hath this Eternal election declared •nto him:
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so much in the exercise of the grace of love, and •o much in the exercise of the grace of tendernesse, it is even because of the solemn impression of their interest in Christ, that,
so much in the exercise of the grace of love, and •o much in the exercise of the grace of tenderness, it is even Because of the solemn impression of their Interest in christ, that,
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for the testimony of Jesus Christ• Kingdom, and patience of our blessed Lord? Rev. 1. 9. And in that place, 2 Cor. 4. 16. Though our outward man decay,
for the testimony of jesus Christ• Kingdom, and patience of our blessed Lord? Rev. 1. 9. And in that place, 2 Cor. 4. 16. Though our outward man decay,
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Now wee would presse you to bee more serious in the exercise of this precious grace ▪ And I shall tell you the compend of Christianity in these few words. 1. By faith to solace your selves in Christs invisible vertues and excellencies.
Now we would press you to be more serious in the exercise of this precious grace ▪ And I shall tell you the compend of Christianity in these few words. 1. By faith to solace your selves in Christ invisible Virtues and excellencies.
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And as fo• those that contemne, and undervalue th• bloud of this everlasting Covenant (and 〈 ◊ 〉 would have all these that delight not in closing with Christ,
And as fo• those that contemn, and undervalue th• blood of this everlasting Covenant (and 〈 ◊ 〉 would have all these that delight not in closing with christ,
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and these who have no• misbelief as their crosse, to consider this) The wrath of the living and eternal God do•• abide upon them who do not believe, according •• that word, Ioh. 3. 36. He that believeth ••ot, the wrath of God abideth on him. It is a remarkable phrase;
and these who have no• misbelief as their cross, to Consider this) The wrath of the living and Eternal God do•• abide upon them who do not believe, according •• that word, John 3. 36. He that Believeth ••ot, the wrath of God Abideth on him. It is a remarkable phrase;
There is •ne thing we would have these knowing, that among all these who are eternally to bee dearted from Jesus Christ, misbelievers are put •• the foremost rank, Rev. 21. 8. There he is to •ut away the fearful and unbelieving. And •om 2 Thess 1. 18. When Christ shall come from heaven with ten thousand of his Saints, (What •o do) It is even to execute vengeance on th•se •hat obey not the truth of the Gospel ▪ that is, who do not believe.
There is •ne thing we would have these knowing, that among all these who Are eternally to be dearted from jesus christ, misbelievers Are put •• the foremost rank, Rev. 21. 8. There he is to •ut away the fearful and unbelieving. And •om 2 Thess 1. 18. When christ shall come from heaven with ten thousand of his Saints, (What •o do) It is even to execute vengeance on th•se •hat obey not the truth of the Gospel ▪ that is, who do not believe.
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And I pose your own hearts with this, whether or not your names •ee written there in that •oll, among these sho shall be cut off? And that word, 2 Thes. •. 12. That they might be damned who believed •ot, but took pleasure in unrighteousnesse.
And I pose your own hearts with this, whither or not your names •ee written there in that •oll, among these sho shall be Cut off? And that word, 2 Thebes •. 12. That they might be damned who believed •ot, but took pleasure in unrighteousness.
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But, O the sad disappointment that is waiting on many such ▪ And to close with this, we would obtest you ▪ as ye would answer to your terrible & dreadfull Judge, that shall stand one day upon his Throne, which he shall fix in the clouds, we obtest you by all the joyes of heaven,
But, Oh the sad disappointment that is waiting on many such ▪ And to close with this, we would obtest you ▪ as you would answer to your terrible & dreadful Judge, that shall stand one day upon his Throne, which he shall fix in the Clouds, we obtest you by all the Joys of heaven,
if ye do reject it, Christ shall come from heaven, and pronounce that sad and lamentable sentence to you, Depart from me 〈 ◊ 〉 cursed, I know you not.
if you do reject it, christ shall come from heaven, and pronounce that sad and lamentable sentence to you, Depart from me 〈 ◊ 〉 cursed, I know you not.
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and to pay that, that was impossible for us to satisfie? Hath not Christ made a precious exchange with sinners? He wreathed about his own precious neck, that bond and yoke of our iniquities,
and to pay that, that was impossible for us to satisfy? Hath not christ made a precious exchange with Sinners? He wreathed about his own precious neck, that bound and yoke of our iniquities,
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And is not this the condemnation of the world, that we will not believe in him? that wee will not delight ourselves in loving of Him (And I would say this to you, that though you should weep the one half of your dayes,
And is not this the condemnation of the world, that we will not believe in him? that we will not delight ourselves in loving of Him (And I would say this to you, that though you should weep the one half of your days,
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and pray the other half, yet, if ye want this noble grace of Faith ▪ Your righte•usnesse shall be but like a menstruous cloath and filthy rags before him:
and pray the other half, yet, if you want this noble grace of Faith ▪ Your righte•usnesse shall be but like a menstruous cloth and filthy rags before him:
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for what is pray•ng without believing, but a taking of His •lessed Name in vain? What is our confer•ing upon the most divine and precious Truths of God, without believing? Is it not • lying to the holy Ghost,
for what is pray•ng without believing, but a taking of His •lessed Name in vain? What is our confer•ing upon the most divine and precious Truths of God, without believing? Is it not • lying to the holy Ghost,
and a flattering of God with our mouth? And we would have you knowing this, that there is a sweet harmony that is now madeup betwixt Moses and Christ, betwixt the Law and the Gospel.
and a flattering of God with our Mouth? And we would have you knowing this, that there is a sweet harmony that is now madeup betwixt Moses and christ, betwixt the Law and the Gospel.
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The Law bringeth us to Christ as a Saviour, and Christ bringeth us back again •o the Law to be a rule of our walk, to which we must subject our selves.
The Law brings us to christ as a Saviour, and christ brings us back again •o the Law to be a Rule of our walk, to which we must Subject our selves.
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So then, would ye know the compend of a Christian• walk? It is a sweet travelling betwixt mount Sinai and mount Sion, betwixt Moses and Christ, betwixt the Law and the Gospel.
So then, would you know the compend of a Christian• walk? It is a sweet traveling betwixt mount Sinai and mount Sion, betwixt Moses and christ, betwixt the Law and the Gospel.
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O Christians, would ye know that which maketh the superstructure and building of grace to be within you, as a bowing wall and as a tottering fence? (So that oftentimes y• are in hazard to raze the foundation) it is this, Yee were not under the exercise of the Law before your believing in Jesus Christ.
O Christians, would you know that which makes the superstructure and building of grace to be within you, as a bowing wall and as a tottering fence? (So that oftentimes y• Are in hazard to raze the Foundation) it is this, Ye were not under the exercise of the Law before your believing in jesus christ.
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What is that which filleth the soul of a Christian• with many high and excellent thoughts of Christ? Is it not this, to have the Law registrating our Band,
What is that which fills the soul of a Christian• with many high and excellent thoughts of christ? Is it not this, to have the Law registrating our Band,
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That which maketh us have such low and undervaluing thoughts of precious Christ, is, because the most part of us are not acquainted with the deep and serious exercise of the Law:
That which makes us have such low and undervaluing thoughts of precious christ, is, Because the most part of us Are not acquainted with the deep and serious exercise of the Law:
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And so we may say, that there are four golden streams, by which lost and destroyed man is brought back again to this Eden and Paradise of everlasting delights.
And so we may say, that there Are four golden streams, by which lost and destroyed man is brought back again to this Eden and Paradise of everlasting delights.
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First, there is the precious stream of Christs righteousnesse, by which we must be justified. And secondly, There is that stream of his Sanctification, by which we must be purified.
First, there is the precious stream of Christ righteousness, by which we must be justified. And secondly, There is that stream of his Sanctification, by which we must be purified.
It is by the Redemption of Christ that we shall once sing that triumphant song, O Death, where is thy sting? O Grave, where is thy victory? O but all these streams will be sweat and refreshing to a soul that is hotly pursued by the Law.
It is by the Redemption of christ that we shall once sing that triumphant song, Oh Death, where is thy sting? O Grave, where is thy victory? Oh but all these streams will be sweat and refreshing to a soul that is hotly pursued by the Law.
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but when once our case is truly laid open to us, then will we be content to wash our selves in Iordan seven times. III. There is this advantage that waiteth on the deep exercise of the Law, that it maketh a Christian live constantly under the impression of the sinfulnesse of sin.
but when once our case is truly laid open to us, then will we be content to wash our selves in Iordan seven times. III. There is this advantage that waits on the deep exercise of the Law, that it makes a Christian live constantly under the impression of the sinfulness of since.
What is it that maketh sin exceeding sinfull to a Christian? Is it not this, He hath been fourty dayes in Moses School? And we conceive that the ground why such fools as we make a mock of sin, is,
What is it that makes since exceeding sinful to a Christian? Is it not this, He hath been fourty days in Moses School? And we conceive that the ground why such Fools as we make a mock of since, is,
We told you, at the first occasion that we spake upon these words, that there were many excellent things concerning the grace of Faith, holden forth in them.
We told you, At the First occasion that we spoke upon these words, that there were many excellent things Concerning the grace of Faith, held forth in them.
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The first thing (which was holden forth concerning this radicall grace of Faith) was the infinite advantage that redoundeth to a Christian through the exercise of Faith,
The First thing (which was held forth Concerning this radical grace of Faith) was the infinite advantage that redoundeth to a Christian through the exercise of Faith,
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And now to speak a little to the point, we shall propose these considerations, that may abundantly shew how advantagious • thing this excellent grace of Faith is.
And now to speak a little to the point, we shall propose these considerations, that may abundantly show how advantageous • thing this excellent grace of Faith is.
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I. The first Consideration, that speaketh it, is this, That Faith maketh Christ precious to a soul, according to that word, 1 Pet. 2. 7. To you that believe, Christ is precious.
I. The First Consideration, that speaks it, is this, That Faith makes christ precious to a soul, according to that word, 1 Pet. 2. 7. To you that believe, christ is precious.
And first, Faith maketh Christ more precious nor sense, because the estimation which the grace of Faith hath of Christ, it is builded upon the excellency of his Person:
And First, Faith makes christ more precious nor sense, Because the estimation which the grace of Faith hath of christ, it is built upon the excellency of his Person:
it will look to his dispensations and actings, and will be constrained to cry out, Who is like unto thee ▪ But the grace of Faith solaceth it self in the Fountain from whence all these springs and sweet inundations of love do flow.
it will look to his dispensations and actings, and will be constrained to cry out, Who is like unto thee ▪ But the grace of Faith solaceth it self in the Fountain from whence all these springs and sweet inundations of love do flow.
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Fourthly, We may likewise adde, that the impression of the preciousnesse of Christ, which sense maketh upon the soul, it is not so constant, not so single,
Fourthly, We may likewise add, that the impression of the preciousness of christ, which sense makes upon the soul, it is not so constant, not so single,
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It is the noble gift that was once given to Faith, that it should never seek any thing and bee denyed, according to that word in Matth. 21. 22. And all things whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive it:
It is the noble gift that was once given to Faith, that it should never seek any thing and be denied, according to that word in Matthew 21. 22. And all things whatsoever you shall ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive it:
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And it is clear likewise from the preceeding verse to our Text, that if we obey this command of Faith, Whatsoever we shall ask of God, we shal receive it.
And it is clear likewise from the preceding verse to our Text, that if we obey this command of Faith, Whatsoever we shall ask of God, we shall receive it.
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First, That oftentimes Christ putteth a blank in a Christians hand, who is much in the exercise of Faith, according to that in Matth. 20. 32. Is there not an ample blank put into that mans hand, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? Christ desireth him to fill up that blank with what he would;
First, That oftentimes christ putteth a blank in a Christians hand, who is much in the exercise of Faith, according to that in Matthew 20. 32. Is there not an ample blank put into that men hand, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? christ Desires him to fill up that blank with what he would;
And secondly, There is this which is one of the greatest steps of Christs matchlesse condescendency, that oftentimes when his own have sought in their presumption a blank to be put in their hand, Christ condescendeth to give it, according to that strange passage in Mark 10. 35, 36. The two disciples who present this desire to Christ, We desire, say they, That whatsoever we ask, thou shall give it unto us, and presently that is answered, What will ye that I should do for you? Christ hath an infinite good will to satisfie the desires of his own:
And secondly, There is this which is one of the greatest steps of Christ matchless condescendency, that oftentimes when his own have sought in their presumption a blank to be put in their hand, christ condescendeth to give it, according to that strange passage in Mark 10. 35, 36. The two Disciples who present this desire to christ, We desire, say they, That whatsoever we ask, thou shall give it unto us, and presently that is answered, What will you that I should do for you? christ hath an infinite good will to satisfy the Desires of his own:
and which your necessity did call for at my hands, which ye should have sought. III. There is this third consideration to point out the advantage of Faith, It is that grace, that keepeth all the graces of the spirit in life and exercise;
and which your necessity did call for At my hands, which you should have sought. III. There is this third consideration to point out the advantage of Faith, It is that grace, that Keepeth all the graces of the Spirit in life and exercise;
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If so wee may speak, Faith is that Primum mobile, that first moves and turns about all these lower graces of the Spirit, according to that, 2 Pet. 1. 5. Adde to your faith, vertue,
If so we may speak, Faith is that Primum mobile, that First moves and turns about all these lower graces of the Spirit, according to that, 2 Pet. 1. 5. Add to your faith, virtue,
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As likewise from Rom. 5. 1. compared with verse 5. Being justified by faith. Then this effect followeth upon it, The love of God is shed abroad in our hearts:
As likewise from Rom. 5. 1. compared with verse 5. Being justified by faith. Then this Effect follows upon it, The love of God is shed abroad in our hearts:
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And it is certain, that Faith keepeth mortification in exercise, and advanceth holinesse, not only because of this, that Faith is that grace that presenteth to a Christian the absolute purity and spotlesse holinesse of Jesus Christ:
And it is certain, that Faith Keepeth mortification in exercise, and Advanceth holiness, not only Because of this, that Faith is that grace that presents to a Christian the absolute purity and spotless holiness of jesus christ:
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Thirdly, Faith likewise hath influence upon mortification, as it doth take hold of that infinit strength that is to Christ, by which a Christian is inabled to mo••ifie his corruptions.
Thirdly, Faith likewise hath influence upon mortification, as it does take hold of that infinite strength that is to christ, by which a Christian is enabled to mo••ifie his corruptions.
Fifthly, Likewise the grace of Faith keepeth in exercise the grace of Humility, as is clear ▪ Rom. 3. 27. By what Law, saith he, is boasting excluded? It is not by the Law of Works,
Fifthly, Likewise the grace of Faith Keepeth in exercise the grace of Humility, as is clear ▪ Rom. 3. 27. By what Law, Says he, is boasting excluded? It is not by the Law of Works,
For how can wee hope to attain the thing that is promised, except our faith first close with the promise? So there is this difference betwixt the grace of Faith, and the grace of Hope:
For how can we hope to attain the thing that is promised, except our faith First close with the promise? So there is this difference betwixt the grace of Faith, and the grace of Hope:
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according to that word in Mark 9. 24. where these two are conjoyned together, Lord, I believe: and then hee falleth to his prayer presently after that confession, Help thou my unbelief. And it is clear from Psal. 63. 1. O God ▪ thou art my God, early will I seek thee, my soul thirsteth for thee.
according to that word in Mark 9. 24. where these two Are conjoined together, Lord, I believe: and then he falls to his prayer presently After that Confessi, Help thou my unbelief. And it is clear from Psalm 63. 1. Oh God ▪ thou art my God, early will I seek thee, my soul Thirsteth for thee.
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The word may be rendered, He did •hearfully obey. And ver. 17. By faith he of•ered up his only Son. Would ye know the rea•on why his commands are your burden,
The word may be rendered, He did •hearfully obey. And ver. 17. By faith he of•ered up his only Son. Would you know the rea•on why his commands Are your burden,
and why his precepts are your crosses? It is be•ause of this, Yee do not believe: And so it is most certain, that it is impossible for a Chri•tian to attain to a pleasant way of obedience, •ithout the exercise of Faith.
and why his Precepts Are your Crosses? It is be•ause of this, Ye do not believe: And so it is most certain, that it is impossible for a Chri•tian to attain to a pleasant Way of Obedience, •ithout the exercise of Faith.
Faith holdeth •p the Crown to a Christian, and this crown •aketh him to obey. Faith gathereth strength •rom Christ, and that strength maketh obe•ience very easie.
Faith holds •p the Crown to a Christian, and this crown •aketh him to obey. Faith gathereth strength •rom christ, and that strength makes obe•ience very easy.
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And we are perswaded of this, that our chariot wheel should move more swiftly, (like the chariots of Aminadab) if we were more in the exercise of the grace of Faith.
And we Are persuaded of this, that our chariot wheel should move more swiftly, (like the chariots of Aminadab) if we were more in the exercise of the grace of Faith.
And lastly, we shall likewise add• this, that Faith is the gra•e by which a Christian hath that perfect and immediate sight (as it were) of great things that are promised to him;
And lastly, we shall likewise add• this, that Faith is the gra•e by which a Christian hath that perfect and immediate sighed (as it were) of great things that Are promised to him;
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according to tha• word, Heb. 11. 1. Faith is the evidence • things not seen, and that noble pa•adox, th•• is said of Faith, Heb. 11. 27 ▪ By faith Mos•• saw him that is invisible.
according to tha• word, Hebrew 11. 1. Faith is the evidence • things not seen, and that noble pa•adox, th•• is said of Faith, Hebrew 11. 27 ▪ By faith Mos•• saw him that is invisible.
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Is it not an impossible thing, to see that, which cannot be seen? But the meaning of it is this, That Faiths discoveries of God, are as certain and sure,
Is it not an impossible thing, to see that, which cannot be seen? But the meaning of it is this, That Faiths discoveries of God, Are as certain and sure,
There is this disadvantage of the sin of unbelief, that all the actions that proceed from an unbeliever, they are impure and defiled, according to that in Tit. 1. 15. But unto them that are defiled, and unbelieving is nothing pure;
There is this disadvantage of the since of unbelief, that all the actions that proceed from an unbeliever, they Are impure and defiled, according to that in Tit. 1. 15. But unto them that Are defiled, and unbelieving is nothing pure;
yea, (as Solomon speaketh) their plowing is sin: yea their going about the most excellent duties (for matter) is an abomination to God, according to that word, Rom. 14. 23. What ever is not of faith, is sin.
yea, (as Solomon speaks) their plowing is since: yea their going about the most excellent duties (for matter) is an abomination to God, according to that word, Rom. 14. 23. What ever is not of faith, is since.
and wee may allude unto these words in Matth. 17. 20. When his disciples came to him and asked this question, Why could wee not cast out this devil? That was given as an answer, because of your unbelief: Unbelief is that, which taketh up arms for our idols;
and we may allude unto these words in Matthew 17. 20. When his Disciples Come to him and asked this question, Why could we not cast out this Devil? That was given as an answer, Because of your unbelief: Unbelief is that, which Takes up arms for our Idols;
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and when that is laid aside, we have laid by our weapons, and have in a manner concluded • treaty of peace with our idols, that we shall not offend them, if they offend not us. III.
and when that is laid aside, we have laid by our weapons, and have in a manner concluded • treaty of peace with our Idols, that we shall not offend them, if they offend not us. III.
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There is this disadvantage that waiteth upon the sin of unbelief, that such an one cannot win nor attain to the grace of establishment, but is alwayes as the waves of the sea, tossed to and fro, untill once hee win to the exercise of Faith,
There is this disadvantage that waits upon the since of unbelief, that such an one cannot win nor attain to the grace of establishment, but is always as the waves of the sea, tossed to and from, until once he win to the exercise of Faith,
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and then that danger followeth, to wit, hardnesse of heart, this is clear also from Act. 19. 9. Where these two sister ▪ devils are conjoyned and locked together, unbelief and hardnesse of heart, because it is unbelief indeed, that hindereth all the graces, by which the grace of tendernesse must be maintained.
and then that danger follows, to wit, hardness of heart, this is clear also from Act. 19. 9. Where these two sister ▪ Devils Are conjoined and locked together, unbelief and hardness of heart, Because it is unbelief indeed, that hindereth all the graces, by which the grace of tenderness must be maintained.
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and in their desires, and in their estimation. VI. There is this sixth disadvantage in the sin of unbelief, it hindereth the communication of many signall workings and tokens of the love and favour of the most High, according to that sad word that is in Mat. 13. 58. at the close, He could not do many mighty works there because of their unbelief.
and in their Desires, and in their estimation. VI. There is this sixth disadvantage in the since of unbelief, it hindereth the communication of many signal workings and tokens of the love and favour of the most High, according to that sad word that is in Mathew 13. 58. At the close, He could not do many mighty works there Because of their unbelief.
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And (to shut up our discourse at this time) I would only adde these two aggravations, which may somewhat enforce what we have spoken; (I say) there are these two aggravations in the sin of unbelief,
And (to shut up our discourse At this time) I would only add these two aggravations, which may somewhat enforce what we have spoken; (I say) there Are these two aggravations in the since of unbelief,
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even in his own who have a right (and also his call) to believe: 1. That after Christ hath given most sensible discoveries of himself, Wherein yee have seen him, as it were, face to face, yet wee will not believe:
even in his own who have a right (and also his call) to believe: 1. That After christ hath given most sensible discoveries of himself, Wherein ye have seen him, as it were, face to face, yet we will not believe:
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Secondly, That notwithstanding of the signal demonstrations of the power of Christ, yet, though it were the mortifying of some lust and idol within them,
Secondly, That notwithstanding of the signal demonstrations of the power of christ, yet, though it were the mortifying of Some lust and idol within them,
Christ preacheth faith by his Word, He preacheth faith by His fufferings, He preacheth faith by his dispensations, He preacheth faith by his promises, he preacheth faith by his rods,
christ Preacheth faith by his Word, He Preacheth faith by His sufferings, He Preacheth faith by his dispensations, He Preacheth faith by his promises, he Preacheth faith by his rods,
and if these five instruments will not ingage your hearts to believe, what can move them? Do not his two wounds in his precious hands, preach out this point of Faith, believe him ▪ Doth not that hole opened in his side, preach this Doctrine, That we should believe in him.
and if these five Instruments will not engage your hearts to believe, what can move them? Do not his two wounds in his precious hands, preach out this point of Faith, believe him ▪ Does not that hold opened in his side, preach this Doctrine, That we should believe in him.
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And these two wounds, that he received in his precious feet, do they not preach this, That we should believe on a crucified Saviour? And we would only say this, that sometime it is the case of his own, that after the convictions of this, that it is their duty to believe,
And these two wounds, that he received in his precious feet, do they not preach this, That we should believe on a Crucified Saviour? And we would only say this, that sometime it is the case of his own, that After the convictions of this, that it is their duty to believe,
but how to perform ye know not? And I would have a Christian making this foursold use of such a dispensation as that, (which is most ordinarily) when convictions of our duty to believe,
but how to perform you know not? And I would have a Christian making this foursold use of such a Dispensation as that, (which is most ordinarily) when convictions of our duty to believe,
2. Be convinced of that desperate enimity ( and that mystery of iniquity ) that is within you, that yee can have some will to do, without ability to perform.
2. Be convinced of that desperate enmity (and that mystery of iniquity) that is within you, that ye can have Some will to do, without ability to perform.
Wee confesse, it is not an ordinary disease in these days, to have such a contrariety betwixt a Christians will and his practice, our will for the most part being no better then our practice;
we confess, it is not an ordinary disease in these days, to have such a contrariety betwixt a Christians will and his practice, our will for the most part being no better then our practice;
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4. Let it convince you of the excellency of the grace of Faith (for the difficulty of attaining to any thing may speak out the excellency of that thing) there is no sin but it may be easily win at;
4. Let it convince you of the excellency of the grace of Faith (for the difficulty of attaining to any thing may speak out the excellency of that thing) there is no since but it may be Easily win At;
And you who are strangers to Christ Iesus (and have never known what •t is to close with him) wee would request you in Christs Name to be reconciled to him.
And you who Are Strangers to christ Iesus (and have never known what •t is to close with him) we would request you in Christ Name to be reconciled to him.
What know ye, O men, (or rather Atheists) but this shall bee the last summonds that yee shall get to believe? And that because yee disobey this precious summonds, there shall be one presented to you that yee cannot sit.
What know you, Oh men, (or rather Atheists) but this shall be the last summonds that ye shall get to believe? And that Because ye disobey this precious summonds, there shall be one presented to you that ye cannot fit.
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O doth it not concern you, to enquire where ye shall rest at night, when the long shadows of the everlasting evening shall be stretched out upon you? I think there are some, that are so settled upon their lies, that if they were one day in hell,
Oh does it not concern you, to inquire where you shall rest At night, when the long shadows of the everlasting evening shall be stretched out upon you? I think there Are Some, that Are so settled upon their lies, that if they were one day in hell,
What shall •e your choise, when Christ shall come in the •louds? I am perswaded, there are many, •o whom, at that day, this Doctrine would be •avishing, viz. That there were not a death, •hat there were not a God,
What shall •e your choice, when christ shall come in the •louds? I am persuaded, there Are many, •o whom, At that day, this Doctrine would be •avishing, viz. That there were not a death, •hat there were not a God,
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Ah, ah, shall we say that? •f that argument were used to many ▪, that within fourty dayes they should bee at their •ong and everlasting home, they would yet •pend thirty nine of these days in taking plea•ure upon their lusts ▪ I am perswaded of •his, that there are many who think that the •ay betwixt heaven and earth is but one days •ourney;
Ah, ah, shall we say that? •f that argument were used to many ▪, that within fourty days they should be At their •ong and everlasting home, they would yet •pend thirty nine of these days in taking plea•ure upon their Lustiest ▪ I am persuaded of •his, that there Are many who think that the •ay betwixt heaven and earth is but one days •ourney;
and let your souls be longing for the day when your •oice shall bee heard in heaven (and O how •weet shall it be sung) Arise, arise, arise, my love, my dove, my fair one, and come away:
and let your Souls be longing for the day when your •oice shall be herd in heaven (and Oh how •weet shall it be sung) Arise, arise, arise, my love, my dove, my fair one, and come away:
or rather be incircled by him? Wait f•• him, for he shall come, and his reward is with him, and he shall once take home the wearied travellers of hope.
or rather be encircled by him? Wait f•• him, for he shall come, and his reward is with him, and he shall once take home the wearied travellers of hope.
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SERMON IV. 1 Joh. 3. 23. This is his Commandment that ye should believe on the Name of his Son Iesus Christ, &c. THere are two great and excellent gifts, which God in the depth of his boundlesse love hath bestowed on his own.
SERMON IV. 1 John 3. 23. This is his Commandment that you should believe on the Name of his Son Iesus christ, etc. THere Are two great and excellent Gifts, which God in the depth of his boundless love hath bestowed on his own.
First, There is that infinit gift and royal donation, his own beloved Son, Jesus Christ, which is called, The gift of God, Ioh. 4 10. And secondly, There is that excellent gift of the grace of Faith, which God hath bestowed upon his own, which is also called ▪ The gift of God, Ephes. 2. 8. Faith is the gift of God.
First, There is that infinite gift and royal donation, his own Beloved Son, jesus christ, which is called, The gift of God, John 4 10. And secondly, There is that excellent gift of the grace of Faith, which God hath bestowed upon his own, which is also called ▪ The gift of God, Ephesians 2. 8. Faith is the gift of God.
And is it not certain, that these two gracious gifts ought to ingage ou• souls and hearts much unto him? Infini•e Majesty could give no gift greater nor his S••,
And is it not certain, that these two gracious Gifts ought to engage ou• Souls and hearts much unto him? Infini•e Majesty could give no gift greater nor his S••,
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And wee could wish that the most part of the study and practice of men (that is spent in pursuit after these low and transient vanities) might bee once taken up in that precious pursuit after Christ.
And we could wish that the most part of the study and practice of men (that is spent in pursuit After these low and Transient vanities) might be once taken up in that precious pursuit After christ.
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We could wish that all the questions and debates of the time were turned over into that soul concerning question, What shall we do to be saved? And that all the questions, controversies,
We could wish that all the questions and debates of the time were turned over into that soul Concerning question, What shall we do to be saved? And that all the questions, controversies,
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and contentions of the time were turned over into that divine contention and heavenly debate ▪ Who should be most for Christ, who should be most for exalting of the noble and excellent plant of •enown;
and contentions of the time were turned over into that divine contention and heavenly debate ▪ Who should be most for christ, who should be most for exalting of the noble and excellent plant of •enown;
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and that all our judgings and searchings of other mens practices and estate might •e turned over into that useful search, •ro •rove and examine our selves whether we be in •he faith or not.
and that all our judgings and searchings of other men's practices and estate might •e turned over into that useful search, •ro •rove and examine our selves whither we be in •he faith or not.
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And I would ask you this question, what are your thoughts concern•ng precious Christ, seeing he is that noble •bject of Faith? We would only have you •aking along these things, by which Christ may be much commended to your hearts:
And I would ask you this question, what Are your thoughts concern•ng precious christ, seeing he is that noble •bject of Faith? We would only have you •aking along these things, by which christ may be much commended to your hearts:
First, There was never any that with the •yes of Faith did behold the ma•ehlesse beau•y and transcendent worth of that crucified •aviour, that returned his enemy.
First, There was never any that with the •yes of Faith did behold the ma•ehlesse beau•y and transcendent worth of that Crucified •aviour, that returned his enemy.
and for the grace of Faith, verse 8 ▪ They have believed that thou didst send me and yet were not the Disciples most defecti•• in obedience, both in this, That they did no•• take up their crosse and follow Christ:
and for the grace of Faith, verse 8 ▪ They have believed that thou didst send me and yet were not the Disciples most defecti•• in Obedience, both in this, That they did no•• take up their cross and follow christ:
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and al•• in that, they did not adhere to Him in th• day that He was brought to Cajaphas hall and were they not most defective in the gra•• of Faith? as is clear from Matth. 17. 17. a•• likewise from Ioh. 14. 1. He is pressing the• to believe in Him,
and al•• in that, they did not adhere to Him in th• day that He was brought to Caiaphas hall and were they not most defective in the gra•• of Faith? as is clear from Matthew 17. 17. a•• likewise from John 14. 1. He is pressing the• to believe in Him,
Was it not infi•••• love that made Christ to ly three dayes in t•• grave, that we might be through all the ag• of Eternity with Him? Was it not in f•••• condescendency that made His precious he wear a crown of thorns, that we mig•• eternally wear a crown of Glory? Was not infinite condescendency that made Chr••• wear a purple robe, that so we might w•• that precious robe of the righteousnesse of •he Saints? And was it not matchlesse condescendency, that Christ, who knew no sin, was made sin for us,
Was it not infi•••• love that made christ to lie three days in t•• grave, that we might be through all the ag• of Eternity with Him? Was it not in f•••• condescendency that made His precious he wear a crown of thorns, that we mig•• eternally wear a crown of Glory? Was not infinite condescendency that made Chr••• wear a purple robe, that so we might w•• that precious robe of the righteousness of •he Saints? And was it not matchless condescendency, that christ, who knew no since, was made since for us,
and that is concerning the excellency of this grace of Faith, which we cleared was holden out in that, that faith was called his commandment, which is so •alled by way of eminency and excellency.
and that is Concerning the excellency of this grace of Faith, which we cleared was held out in that, that faith was called his Commandment, which is so •alled by Way of eminency and excellency.
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and that which •nitteth the members to the head) and to •ake this more fully appear, we would point •ut a little what sweet harmony and cor•espondency there is betwixt these two sister graces, (to wit) faith and love.
and that which •nitteth the members to the head) and to •ake this more Fully appear, we would point •ut a little what sweet harmony and cor•espondency there is betwixt these two sister graces, (to wit) faith and love.
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but that (accomplishin• grace of love, it doth compleat these fi• … draughts and these imperfect lineaments 〈 ◊ 〉 Christs Image, which were first drawn on th• soul.
but that (accomplishin• grace of love, it does complete these fi• … draughts and these imperfect lineaments 〈 ◊ 〉 Christ Image, which were First drawn on th• soul.
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and the transce•dent properties of Jesus Christ, O wh•• large and precious commentaries doth fai•• make upon Christ? It is indeed that faith ••spy, which doth alwayes bring up a go•• report of him.
and the transce•dent properties of jesus christ, Oh wh•• large and precious commentaries does fai•• make upon christ? It is indeed that faith ••spy, which does always bring up a go•• report of him.
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Hence it is, that faith is c••led understanding, Colos. 2. 2. Because it •• that grace, which revealeth much of the pr•cious truth of that noble Object.
Hence it is, that faith is c••led understanding, Colos 2. 2. Because it •• that grace, which Revealeth much of the pr•cious truth of that noble Object.
3. And there is this third noble act 〈 ◊ 〉 Faith, exercising it self upon Christ, 〈 ◊ 〉 maketh Christ precious to the soul, accor•ing to that word, 1 Pet. 2. 7. Unto you which •elieve, hee is precious.
3. And there is this third noble act 〈 ◊ 〉 Faith, exercising it self upon christ, 〈 ◊ 〉 makes christ precious to the soul, accor•ing to that word, 1 Pet. 2. 7. Unto you which •elieve, he is precious.
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and to have their •ouls transported •ith love towards him; and with joy in •im. Reason and amazement are seldome •ompanions, but here they do sweetly joyn •ogether;
and to have their •ouls transported •ith love towards him; and with joy in •im. Reason and amazement Are seldom •ompanions, but Here they do sweetly join •ogether;
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II. Now secondly, this pointeth out the •recious excellency of the grace of Faith, it •• that grace which is most mysterious and •ublime in its actings, it hath a more divine •nd sublime way of acting then any other •race;
II Now secondly, this pointeth out the •recious excellency of the grace of Faith, it •• that grace which is most mysterious and •ublime in its actings, it hath a more divine •nd sublime Way of acting then any other •race;
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1. Faith can believe, and fix it self on a word of promise, although sense, reason and •robability, seem to contradict the accom•lishment of that promise ▪ Faith it walketh •ot by the low dictates of sense and reason;
1. Faith can believe, and fix it self on a word of promise, although sense, reason and •robability, seem to contradict the accom•lishment of that promise ▪ Faith it walks •ot by the low dictates of sense and reason;
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•ut by a higher rule, (to wit) The sure word •f prophecie, which is clear from Rom. 4. 19. •here Abraham believed the promise, notwith•anding that sense & reason seemed to contradict it:
•ut by a higher Rule, (to wit) The sure word •f prophecy, which is clear from Rom. 4. 19. •here Abraham believed the promise, notwith•anding that sense & reason seemed to contradict it:
for sense will oftentimes cry out, All men are •iars; And reason will say, How can such a thing be? And yet that Heroick grace of Faith cryeth out, Hath he spoken it: He will also do it, Hath he said it? Then it shall come to passe.
for sense will oftentimes cry out, All men Are •iars; And reason will say, How can such a thing be? And yet that Heroic grace of Faith Cries out, Hath he spoken it: He will also do it, Hath he said it? Then it shall come to pass.
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And no doubt, but this was the practice of believing Iacob, hee trusted that that promise should bee accomplished, That the elder should serve the younger;
And no doubt, but this was the practice of believing Iacob, he trusted that that promise should be accomplished, That the elder should serve the younger;
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This is clear in that singular instance of Abrahams faith, that notwithstanding hee was commanded to kill his promised seed, (upon whom he did depend the accomplishment of the promises) yet hee believed that •e promises should bee performed.
This is clear in that singular instance of Abrahams faith, that notwithstanding he was commanded to kill his promised seed, (upon whom he did depend the accomplishment of the promises) yet he believed that •e promises should be performed.
and bringeth his Isaac •o the Altar (though hee did receive him •ack again) this is clear from Heb. 11. 17, •8, 19. 4. Faith can exercise it self upon the promise, notwithstanding that challenges and convictions of worthinesse and guilt do wait on the Christian;
and brings his Isaac •o the Altar (though he did receive him •ack again) this is clear from Hebrew 11. 17, •8, 19. 4. Faith can exercise it self upon the promise, notwithstanding that challenges and convictions of worthiness and guilt do wait on the Christian;
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This is most clear from Isa. 64. 6, 7. compared with •ers. 8. where after strange challenges, the prophet hath a strange word, But now, O Lord, •hou art our Father.
This is most clear from Isaiah 64. 6, 7. compared with •ers. 8. where After strange challenges, the Prophet hath a strange word, But now, Oh Lord, •hou art our Father.
yet believing, &c. I pose the greater part of you who are here, whether or not these bee two of the greatest Paradoxes and mysteries unto you? For, is not this a mystery, to love him whom wee never saw? Whom having not seen, yet ye love:
yet believing, etc. I pose the greater part of you who Are Here, whither or not these bee two of the greatest Paradoxes and Mysteres unto you? For, is not this a mystery, to love him whom we never saw? Whom having not seen, yet you love:
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Thirdly, this pointeth out the excellency of the grace of Faith, that Faith, (when it is in exercise) is that grace by which a Christian doth at•ain unto most sensible enjoyments.
Thirdly, this pointeth out the excellency of the grace of Faith, that Faith, (when it is in exercise) is that grace by which a Christian does at•ain unto most sensible enjoyments.
There is a great question that is much debated among Christians, what is the way to win this happy length, to bee alwayes under the sweet and refreshing influence of heaven,
There is a great question that is much debated among Christians, what is the Way to win this happy length, to be always under the sweet and refreshing influence of heaven,
If yee would know a description of Faith, It is this, The divine contemplation of the immortal soul, upon that divine, excellent, and precious object, Iesus Christ.
If ye would know a description of Faith, It is this, The divine contemplation of the immortal soul, upon that divine, excellent, and precious Object, Iesus christ.
as it is clear, Ephes. 1. 13. After ye believed, ye were sealed with the holy Spirit of promise, which preacheth out the excellent enjoyments these had after their closing with Christ who is invisible.
as it is clear, Ephesians 1. 13. After you believed, you were sealed with the holy Spirit of promise, which Preacheth out the excellent enjoyments these had After their closing with christ who is invisible.
for they hold fast that peece of desperate iniquity till they die, Secondly, We would say to these of you who have the valley of Achor for a door of hope,
for they hold fast that piece of desperate iniquity till they die, Secondly, We would say to these of you who have the valley of Achor for a door of hope,
But I am perswaded of this, that if the noble worth of that transcendant object were known, we would have a holy impatience, untill once we did believe.
But I am persuaded of this, that if the noble worth of that Transcendent Object were known, we would have a holy impatience, until once we did believe.
IV. Fourthly, This also pointeth out the excellency of the grace of Faith, It is that grace by which a Christian is advanced to the highest and most inconceivable pitch of dignity,
IV. Fourthly, This also pointeth out the excellency of the grace of Faith, It is that grace by which a Christian is advanced to the highest and most inconceivable pitch of dignity,
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First, They do not take up the infinit highnesse of God (and what a one He is) otherwise they would cry out with David, Seemeth it a small thing in your eyes to bee a son to the King of Kings? Secondly, We do not take up,
First, They do not take up the infinite highness of God (and what a one He is) otherwise they would cry out with David, Seems it a small thing in your eyes to be a son to the King of Kings? Secondly, We do not take up,
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if this were believed, that he who is a servant doth not abide in the house for ever, (though he that is a Son doth) it would stir us up to more divine zeal in our persuit after faith.
if this were believed, that he who is a servant does not abide in the house for ever, (though he that is a Son does) it would stir us up to more divine zeal in our pursuit After faith.
and are taken off our hand, as is clear, Heb. 11. 4. By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice then Cain, which must be understood even of all other duties.
and Are taken off our hand, as is clear, Hebrew 11. 4. By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice then Cain, which must be understood even of all other duties.
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Would ye know a description of your prayers? (ye who are hypocrites, and destitute of the knowledge of God) It is this, Your prayers are the breach of the third Command, In taking the name of the Lord in vain;
Would you know a description of your Prayers? (the who Are Hypocrites, and destitute of the knowledge of God) It is this, Your Prayers Are the breach of the third Command, In taking the name of the Lord in vain;
And would ye know what is your hearing of Sermon? It is an abomination to the Lord, according to that word in Tit. 1. 15. To the unbelieving and impure, nothing is clean.
And would you know what is your hearing of Sermon? It is an abomination to the Lord, according to that word in Tit. 1. 15. To the unbelieving and impure, nothing is clean.
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I am perswaded, there are many whom all the preachings in the world will never perswade, that they did never believe, their faith being born with them,
I am persuaded, there Are many whom all the preachings in the world will never persuade, that they did never believe, their faith being born with them,
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and yet never to lament it? Hath not Christ been thirty dayes and more in heaven, without a visit from you? And yet for all this, ye have not cloathed your selves with sackcloath.
and yet never to lament it? Hath not christ been thirty days and more in heaven, without a visit from you? And yet for all this, you have not clothed your selves with Sackcloth.
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But I believe, that if all who have the name of Believers in this generation, should go to heaven, they might have this to say, I am now not only to change my place, but also my company;
But I believe, that if all who have the name of Believers in this generation, should go to heaven, they might have this to say, I am now not only to change my place, but also my company;
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They do endeavour to advance that necessary work of the mortification of their idols, according to that word, 1 Ioh. 3. 4. Every man that hath this hope in him, purifieth himself even as he is pure, Act. 15. 9. Faith it purifieth the heart.
They do endeavour to advance that necessary work of the mortification of their Idols, according to that word, 1 John 3. 4. Every man that hath this hope in him, Purifieth himself even as he is pure, Act. 15. 9. Faith it Purifieth the heart.
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And thirdly, Wee would likewise say, That yee who never did know what it was to endeavour (by prayer and the exercise of other duties) the mortification of your lusts and idols;
And Thirdly, we would likewise say, That ye who never did know what it was to endeavour (by prayer and the exercise of other duties) the mortification of your Lustiest and Idols;
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And I would say this to many, who are settled upon their lies, and who never did know what it was to spend one hour in secret prayer for mortifying an idol, that they would beware lest that curse bee past in heaven against them;
And I would say this to many, who Are settled upon their lies, and who never did know what it was to spend one hour in secret prayer for mortifying an idol, that they would beware lest that curse be passed in heaven against them;
and by the love ye have to your immortal souls, and by the pains of these everlasting torments of hell, that ye would seriously set about the work of spirituall mortification;
and by the love you have to your immortal Souls, and by the pains of these everlasting torments of hell, that you would seriously Set about the work of spiritual mortification;
I would onely speak this one word to you, (and desire you seriously to ponder it,) What if within twelve hours hereafter a summonds were given to you (without continuation of dayes) to compear before the solemn and dreadfull Tribunal of that impartial Judge, Jesus Christ:
I would only speak this one word to you, (and desire you seriously to ponder it,) What if within twelve hours hereafter a summonds were given to you (without continuation of days) to compear before the solemn and dreadful Tribunal of that impartial Judge, jesus christ:
I am perswaded of this, That your knees would smite one against another, and your face should gather palenesse, seeing your conscience would condemn you, That ye had been weighed in the ballance and found light:
I am persuaded of this, That your knees would smite one against Another, and your face should gather paleness, seeing your conscience would condemn you, That you had been weighed in the balance and found Light:
O think ye that ye can both fight and triumph in one day? Think ye that ye can fight and overcome in one day? Think ye your lusts and unmortified corruptions so weak and faint hearted an enemy, that upon the first appearance of such imaginary champions (as most part of us are in our own eyes) that your idols would lay down arms and let you trample on them? Believe me, mortification is not a work of one day,
Oh think you that you can both fight and triumph in one day? Think you that you can fight and overcome in one day? Think you your Lustiest and unmortified corruptions so weak and faint hearted an enemy, that upon the First appearance of such imaginary champions (as most part of us Are in our own eyes) that your Idols would lay down arms and let you trample on them? Believe me, mortification is not a work of one day,
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And therefore seeing you have spent your dayes in the works of the flesh, it is time that now yee would begin and pursue after him, whose works is with him,
And Therefore seeing you have spent your days in the works of the Flesh, it is time that now ye would begin and pursue After him, whose works is with him,
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and it is, that Christ is matchlesse and incomparable unto such an one, according to that word, 1 Pet. 2. 7. To you that believe Christ is precious, and that word that Luke hath in his 7. Chap. at the close, That shee to whom much was forgiven, loved much.
and it is, that christ is matchless and incomparable unto such an one, according to that word, 1 Pet. 2. 7. To you that believe christ is precious, and that word that Lycia hath in his 7. Chap. At the close, That she to whom much was forgiven, loved much.
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But my idols would I sell at no rate ▪ Are there not many of you who love the world and its pleasures, better nor the eternity of joy? Oh, know yee not that word (O yee desperately ignorant of the Truths of God,) That he who loveth the world, the love of the Father is not in him:
But my Idols would I fell At no rate ▪ are there not many of you who love the world and its pleasures, better nor the eternity of joy? O, know ye not that word (Oh ye desperately ignorant of the Truths of God,) That he who loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him:
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and in the desolation which shall come from far? To whom will ye flee for help? and where will ye leave your glory? Ye shall then preach mortification to the life,
and in the desolation which shall come from Far? To whom will you flee for help? and where will you leave your glory? You shall then preach mortification to the life,
O but to hear a worldly minded man, when eternity of pain is looking him in the face, (preach out concerning the vanity of this world) might it not perswade you that the world is a fancy and a dream that shall flee away,
O but to hear a worldly minded man, when eternity of pain is looking him in the face, (preach out Concerning the vanity of this world) might it not persuade you that the world is a fancy and a dream that shall flee away,
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IV. And there is the fourth evidence of Faith, That a Christian, who doth truely believe, hee is that Christian who intertaineth a divine jealousie and a holy suspition of himself,
IV. And there is the fourth evidence of Faith, That a Christian, who does truly believe, he is that Christian who intertaineth a divine jealousy and a holy suspicion of himself,
Their great aim they shoot at, is this, to get their conscience quieted, though they know not what it is, to have the soul comforting peace of God to quiet them.
Their great aim they shoot At, is this, to get their conscience quieted, though they know not what it is, to have the soul comforting peace of God to quiet them.
V. Now, There is this last evidence of Faith, That justifying Faith is a Faith which putteth the Christian to bee much in the exercise of these duties, by which it may bee maintained,
V. Now, There is this last evidence of Faith, That justifying Faith is a Faith which putteth the Christian to be much in the exercise of these duties, by which it may be maintained,
It keepeth Faith much in exercise, to bee much in marking and taking notice of the divine exercise and proofs of the love of God, wherewith a Christian doth meet,
It Keepeth Faith much in exercise, to be much in marking and taking notice of the divine exercise and proofs of the love of God, wherewith a Christian does meet,
as is clear from that word in Rom. 5. 4. Experience worketh hope. I durst be bold to charge the most part that are indeed in Christ with this, that they are too little in remarking and taking notice of the experiences of his love.
as is clear from that word in Rom. 5. 4. Experience works hope. I durst be bold to charge the most part that Are indeed in christ with this, that they Are too little in remarking and taking notice of the experiences of his love.
as is clear from Scripture, that the very place where Christians did meet with experience, in such ane enjoyment of God, they marked it, Ezek. 1. 1. By the rivers of Chebar the heavens were opened,
as is clear from Scripture, that the very place where Christians did meet with experience, in such ane enjoyment of God, they marked it, Ezekiel 1. 1. By the Rivers of Chebar the heavens were opened,
3. And there is this likewise that we would presse, upon you, that ye would be much in ▪ studying communion and fellowship with God, that so your Faith may be keeped in life.
3. And there is this likewise that we would press, upon you, that you would be much in ▪ studying communion and fellowship with God, that so your Faith may be keeped in life.
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And O what a blessed life were it, each day to be taken up to the top of the mount Pisga, and there to behold that promised land, to get a refreshfull sight of the Crown every morning, which might make us walk with joy all alongs that day!
And O what a blessed life were it, each day to be taken up to the top of the mount Pisgah, and there to behold that promised land, to get a refreshful sighed of the Crown every morning, which might make us walk with joy all alongs that day!
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And I know not what of a Christian ought to be out of heaven (even before his going there) save his lumpish •abernacle of clay, which cannot inherite incorruption till he be made incorruptible.
And I know not what of a Christian ought to be out of heaven (even before his going there) save his lumpish •abernacle of clay, which cannot inherit incorruption till he be made incorruptible.
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did most stupidly, though mos• truly reply, That he was fighting with Christ and I think that the most part of us (if he prevent us not) shall die fighting with Christ. But know,
did most stupidly, though mos• truly reply, That he was fighting with christ and I think that the most part of us (if he prevent us not) shall die fighting with christ. But know,
In the two Sermons next following, you have the rest of these sweet Purposes, which the worthy Author Preached upon the same Text; Never before Printed.
In the two Sermons next following, you have the rest of these sweet Purposes, which the worthy Author Preached upon the same Text; Never before Printed.
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SERMON V. 1 Joh. 3. 23. This is his Commandment that ye should believe on the Name of his Son Iesus Christ, &c. THere are two great rocks, upon which a Christian doth ordinarily dash i• his way and motion toward his rest 1. The rock of presumption and carnal confidence;
SERMON V. 1 John 3. 23. This is his Commandment that you should believe on the Name of his Son Iesus christ, etc. THere Are two great Rocks, upon which a Christian does ordinarily dash i• his Way and motion towards his rest 1. The rock of presumption and carnal confidence;
and maketh their cup to overflow, then they cry out, My mountain standeth strong, I shall never be moved And, 2. The rock of misbelief and discouragement;
and makes their cup to overflow, then they cry out, My mountain Stands strong, I shall never be moved And, 2. The rock of misbelief and discouragement;
an• no doubt, he is a blessed Christian that ha•• overcome that woful idol of mi•belief, an• doth walk by that Royal Law of the Wor• and not by that changeable rule of dispensat• ▪ ons.
an• no doubt, he is a blessed Christian that ha•• overcome that woeful idol of mi•belief, an• does walk by that Royal Law of the Wor• and not by that changeable Rule of dispensat• ▪ ons.
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We conceive that there are three gre•• Idols and Dagons of a Christian, that hindere•• him from putting a blank in Christs hand concerning his guiding to heaven, there is pride, self-indulgence, and security.
We conceive that there Are three gre•• Idols and Dagons of a Christian, that hindere•• him from putting a blank in Christ hand Concerning his guiding to heaven, there is pride, self-indulgence, and security.
Do we not covet to be more excellent then our neighbour? Do we not love to travell to heaven through a valley of Roses? And doe we not ambitiously desire to walk toward Sion, sleeping (rather then weeping) as we go? Are there not some words that we would have taken out of the Bible? That is sad divinity to flesh and bloud, Through many tribulations must we enter into the Kingdome of Heaven:
Do we not covet to be more excellent then our neighbour? Do we not love to travel to heaven through a valley of Roses? And do we not ambitiously desire to walk towards Sion, sleeping (rather then weeping) as we go? are there not Some words that we would have taken out of the bible? That is sad divinity to Flesh and blood, Through many tribulations must we enter into the Kingdom of Heaven:
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There are three great enemies of Christ: Misbelief, Hypocrisie, and Profanity. Misbelief is a bloudy sin, hypocrisie is a silent sin, profanity is a crying sin.
There Are three great enemies of christ: Misbelief, Hypocrisy, and Profanity. Misbelief is a bloody since, hypocrisy is a silent since, profanity is a crying since.
But let us study this excellent grace of true and saving Faith, which shall be a precious remedy against all those Christ-destroying and souldestroying evils.
But let us study this excellent grace of true and Saving Faith, which shall be a precious remedy against all those Christ-destroying and Soul-destroying evils.
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no doubt, it is a pleasant command, and it maketh all commands pleasant, it is that which casteth a divine lustre upon the most hard sayings of Christ,
no doubt, it is a pleasant command, and it makes all commands pleasant, it is that which Cast a divine lustre upon the most hard sayings of christ,
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for it is oftentimes recorded in Scripture to the advantage of this grace, and unspeakable joy and heavenly delight are the hand-maids that wait upon it.
for it is oftentimes recorded in Scripture to the advantage of this grace, and unspeakable joy and heavenly delight Are the handmaids that wait upon it.
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and the brightnesse of his glory ▪ and this filleth the so•l with divine fear an• admiration ▪ Hence is that word, Heb. 11. 27 ▪ That we see by Faith him that is invisible.
and the brightness of his glory ▪ and this fills the so•l with divine Fear an• admiration ▪ Hence is that word, Hebrew 11. 27 ▪ That we see by Faith him that is invisible.
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and withall, to see these rich possessions that are provided for us by our elder Brother, who was born for adversity: Faith taketh up Christ as a blessed Days man that did lay his hand upon us both:
and withal, to see these rich possessions that Are provided for us by our elder Brother, who was born for adversity: Faith Takes up christ as a blessed Days man that did lay his hand upon us both:
and this provoketh Christians to make a totall and absolute resignation of themselves over unto Christ, To serve him all the dayes of our life in righteousnesse and holinesse.
and this provokes Christians to make a total and absolute resignation of themselves over unto christ, To serve him all the days of our life in righteousness and holiness.
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And, thirdly, Faith maketh the soul behold these mysterious draughts of spotlesse love, those divine emanations of love that have flowed from his ancient and everlasting love since the world began.
And, Thirdly, Faith makes the soul behold these mysterious draughts of spotless love, those divine emanations of love that have flowed from his ancient and everlasting love since the world began.
And if we would ask that question, What is the way to attain to the saving knowledge of God in Christ? We could give no answer to it but this, Believe,
And if we would ask that question, What is the Way to attain to the Saving knowledge of God in christ? We could give no answer to it but this, Believe,
Faith openeth these mysterious seals of his boundlesse perfection, and in some way teacheth the Christian to answer that unanswerable question, What is His Name, and what is his Sons Name.
Faith Openeth these mysterious Seals of his boundless perfection, and in Some Way Teaches the Christian to answer that unanswerable question, What is His Name, and what is his Sons Name.
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Thirdly, The sweetnesse of Faith may appear by this, that it enableth a Christian to rejoyce under the most anxious and afflicting dispensations that hee meeteth with while hee is here below;
Thirdly, The sweetness of Faith may appear by this, that it enableth a Christian to rejoice under the most anxious and afflicting dispensations that he meeteth with while he is Here below;
as is clear from Rom. 5. 1, 5. where his being justified by Faith hath this fruit attending it, to joy in •ribulation; And likewise from Heb. 10. 34, 35. Doth not Faith hold the crown in its right hand,
as is clear from Rom. 5. 1, 5. where his being justified by Faith hath this fruit attending it, to joy in •ribulation; And likewise from Hebrew 10. 34, 35. Does not Faith hold the crown in its right hand,
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And when a Christian is put into a furnace, hot seven times more then ordinary, it bringeth down the Son of man Jesus Christ, to walk with them in the furnace:
And when a Christian is put into a furnace, hight seven times more then ordinary, it brings down the Son of man jesus christ, to walk with them in the furnace:
But rather he may say alwayes the contrary, Faith never prophesieth evil unto me ▪ it being a grace that prophesieth excellent things in the da•kest night,
But rather he may say always the contrary, Faith never Prophesieth evil unto me ▪ it being a grace that Prophesieth excellent things in the da•kest night,
And this may bring in the fourth consideration to point out the sweetnesse of Faith, That it giveth a Christian a refreshing sight of that •and that is a far off,
And this may bring in the fourth consideration to point out the sweetness of Faith, That it gives a Christian a refreshing sighed of that •and that is a Far off,
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and maketh him to behold that inheritance that is provided for the Saints in light: it goeth forth to the brook Eshcol, and there doth pluck down those grapes that grow in Emanuels land, to bring up a good report upon that noble Countrey we are sojourning towards,
and makes him to behold that inheritance that is provided for the Saints in Light: it Goes forth to the brook Eshcol, and there does pluck down those grapes that grow in Emanuel's land, to bring up a good report upon that noble Country we Are sojourning towards,
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And howbeit it may be a perplexing deba•e between many and their own souls, whether or not these eyes that have been the windows through which so much uncleannesse hath entered,
And howbeit it may be a perplexing deba•e between many and their own Souls, whither or not these eyes that have been the windows through which so much uncleanness hath entered,
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and these species of lust have been conveyed into the heart, shall once be like the eyes of a dove washed with milk and fitly set, and be admitted to see that glorious object, the Lamb that sitteth upon the Throne:
and these species of lust have been conveyed into the heart, shall once be like the eyes of a dove washed with milk and fitly Set, and be admitted to see that glorious Object, the Lamb that Sitteth upon the Throne:
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or if these hands or feet that have been so active to commit iniquity, and so swift to run after vanity, shall even bee admitted hereafter to carry these Palme Branches, and to follow the Lamb where ever hee goeth;
or if these hands or feet that have been so active to commit iniquity, and so swift to run After vanity, shall even be admitted hereafter to carry these Palm Branches, and to follow the Lamb where ever he Goes;
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yet faith can bring all these mysteries to light, and looking within the vail, can let us see thousands of thousands who were once as ugly as our selves,
yet faith can bring all these Mysteres to Light, and looking within the Vail, can let us see thousands of thousands who were once as ugly as our selves,
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and it is the absolute necessity that is of the exercise of this grace, which is holden forth in that word, his Commandment; which doth import these three things. 1. That all the Commands that wee can obey without this Commandement of Faith, it is but a polluting of our selves,
and it is the absolute necessity that is of the exercise of this grace, which is held forth in that word, his Commandment; which does import these three things. 1. That all the Commands that we can obey without this Commandment of Faith, it is but a polluting of our selves,
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if we make conscience seriously to obey this command of Faith, which is indeed, the sweet compend of the Gospel, all these things do most clearly appear, in that believing, here is called, His Commandement, by way of excellency,
if we make conscience seriously to obey this command of Faith, which is indeed, the sweet compend of the Gospel, all these things do most clearly appear, in that believing, Here is called, His Commandment, by Way of excellency,
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and though we should constantly obey his Commands ▪ yet without Faith we should never escape that eternal sentence of excommunication from the presence of the Lord;
and though we should constantly obey his Commands ▪ yet without Faith we should never escape that Eternal sentence of excommunication from the presence of the Lord;
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and should offer up in a burnt sacrifice all the beasts that are upon the mountains, and the trees that are upon hills, this should be the answer that God should return to us, Who hath required these things at your hands? I take no pleasure in these solemn sacrifices;
and should offer up in a burned sacrifice all the beasts that Are upon the Mountains, and the trees that Are upon hills, this should be the answer that God should return to us, Who hath required these things At your hands? I take no pleasure in these solemn Sacrifices;
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Because there is no way of attaining peace with God, but through the exercise of Faith, making use of the spotlesse righteousnesse of •esus Christ. 2. Let us do ou• outmost, by all the inventions we can, to bring down our body,
Because there is no Way of attaining peace with God, but through the exercise of Faith, making use of the spotless righteousness of •esus christ. 2. Let us do ou• outmost, by all the Inventions we can, to bring down our body,
yet all our idols shall reign without much contradiction, except once we do attain unto this grace of Faith, which is that victory whereby we must overcome the world, and the hand that maketh use of infinite strength for subduing of corruption, making the Christian sweetly to take up that song, Stronger is he that is with us,
yet all our Idols shall Reign without much contradiction, except once we do attain unto this grace of Faith, which is that victory whereby we must overcome the world, and the hand that makes use of infinite strength for subduing of corruption, making the Christian sweetly to take up that song, Stronger is he that is with us,
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From all this that we have said, both of the sweetnesse of Faith, and the necessity thereof, we would propose these few considerations, to two or three sorts of persons. 1. There are some who live in that vain imaginary delusion of attaining heaven through a Covenant of Works,
From all this that we have said, both of the sweetness of Faith, and the necessity thereof, we would propose these few considerations, to two or three sorts of Persons. 1. There Are Some who live in that vain imaginary delusion of attaining heaven through a Covenant of Works,
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Secondly, What a monstrous blindnesse, and what an unspeakable act of folly must it •e•• to say, that Christ was crucified in vain, which yet ye do practically assert,
Secondly, What a monstrous blindness, and what an unspeakable act of folly must it •e•• to say, that christ was Crucified in vain, which yet you do practically assert,
when ye go about to purchase a righteousnesse through the works of the Law. 2. There are some who are secure in their own thoughts concerning their •aith:
when you go about to purchase a righteousness through the works of the Law. 2. There Are Some who Are secure in their own thoughts Concerning their •aith:
Thou wilt not obey the Lord, thou wilt not pray, thou wilt not believe a threatning in all the Word, thou wilt count all Religion madnesse and foolishnesse,
Thou wilt not obey the Lord, thou wilt not pray, thou wilt not believe a threatening in all the Word, thou wilt count all Religion madness and foolishness,
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O be not deceived, God is not mocked, and why will ye mock your selves? Shall I tell you that reprobates have a sa• Religion, one day they must believe,
Oh be not deceived, God is not mocked, and why will you mock your selves? Shall I tell you that Reprobates have a sa• Religion, one day they must believe,
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when they shall see the Ancient of Days upon the Throne, and shall hear the cryes of so many thousand living witnesses, come ou• both from heaven and hell, bearing testimony to the truth of threatnings and promises, that not one jot of them is fallen to the ground,
when they shall see the Ancient of Days upon the Throne, and shall hear the cries of so many thousand living Witnesses, come ou• both from heaven and hell, bearing testimony to the truth of threatenings and promises, that not one jot of them is fallen to the ground,
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and he who would never be perswaded to bow a knee to God in earnest all his life, shall he not then pray with greatest fervency, that hills and mountains might fall upon him, to cover him from the face of the Lamb:
and he who would never be persuaded to bow a knee to God in earnest all his life, shall he not then pray with greatest fervency, that hills and Mountains might fallen upon him, to cover him from the face of the Lamb:
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And h• that would never submit to a Command of God, must he not at last obey that dreadfull Command, Depart from me ye cursed into everlasting torment, &c. Yea, he who was the greatest mocker in the world, shall then confesse, that they are blest who put their trust in the Lord,
And h• that would never submit to a Command of God, must he not At last obey that dreadful Command, Depart from me you cursed into everlasting torment, etc. Yea, he who was the greatest mocker in the world, shall then confess, that they Are blessed who put their trust in the Lord,
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while they behold that unexpected sight of the glorious condition of the Godly. O here is the me• say they, whom we mocked, whose life w• accounted madnesse, and their end dishonourable:
while they behold that unexpected sighed of the glorious condition of the Godly. O Here is the me• say they, whom we mocked, whose life w• accounted madness, and their end dishonourable:
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and would be endeavouring to see your names written in the ancient Records of Heaven: And this we shall presse upon you by several Arguments. 1. Those strong and subtil,
and would be endeavouring to see your names written in the ancient Records of Heaven: And this we shall press upon you by several Arguments. 1. Those strong and subtle,
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and soul destroying delusions that are amongst many, who conceive they do believe (as we were saying) and are pure in their own eyes, who yet are not purged from their iniquities.
and soul destroying delusions that Are among many, who conceive they do believe (as we were saying) and Are pure in their own eyes, who yet Are not purged from their iniquities.
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O• are there not many of us that are in a golden dream, that suppose we are eating but when we awake our soul is empty, whose faith is a metaphysick notion, that hath no foundation, but mans apprehension;
O• Are there not many of us that Are in a golden dream, that suppose we Are eating but when we awake our soul is empty, whose faith is a metaphysic notion, that hath no Foundation, but men apprehension;
and this shall never bear us through the gates of death, nor convey us in into eternity of joy. 2. May not this presse you to follow after assurance, that it is the compendious way to sweeten all your crosses:
and this shall never bear us through the gates of death, nor convey us in into eternity of joy. 2. May not this press you to follow After assurance, that it is the compendious Way to sweeten all your Crosses:
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and there were no sweetnesse to be found in the vine, and from Heb. 10. 34. where they took joy•ully the spoiling of their goods, knowing within themselves that they had a better and an enduring substance:
and there were no sweetness to be found in the vine, and from Hebrew 10. 34. where they took joy•ully the spoiling of their goods, knowing within themselves that they had a better and an enduring substance:
when he sincerely knoweth that Commandement shall come forth, Lift up your head, for the day of your eternal redemption draweth near, even the day when all the rivers of his sorrow shall sweetly run into the ocean of everlasting deligh•s. 3. A Christian that is much in assurance, he is much in communion and fellowship with God,
when he sincerely Knoweth that Commandment shall come forth, Lift up your head, for the day of your Eternal redemption draws near, even the day when all the Rivers of his sorrow shall sweetly run into the Ocean of everlasting deligh•s. 3. A Christian that is much in assurance, he is much in communion and fellowship with God,
then she sat down under his shaddow, and his fruit was pleasant •nto her taste; for the assured Christian doth taste of these crums that •all from that higher Table,
then she sat down under his shadow, and his fruit was pleasant •nto her taste; for the assured Christian does taste of these crumbs that •all from that higher Table,
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as is clear from 2 Pet. 1. 10. where this is set down as a fruit of making our calling and election sure, that if we no these things we shall never fail:
as is clear from 2 Pet. 1. 10. where this is Set down as a fruit of making our calling and election sure, that if we not these things we shall never fail:
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Faith makes a Christian to live a dependent life ▪ for would you know the motto of a Christian? It is this, self diffidence, and Christ dependence, as is clear from that word in the Song 8. 5. that while we are walking through this wildernesse, we are leaning upon our welbeloved ▪ 5. This assurance will help a Christian to overcome many tentations.
Faith makes a Christian to live a dependent life ▪ for would you know the motto of a Christian? It is this, self diffidence, and christ dependence, as is clear from that word in the Song 8. 5. that while we Are walking through this Wilderness, we Are leaning upon our well-beloved ▪ 5. This assurance will help a Christian to overcome many tentations.
there are temptations of desire, temptations of love, temptations of hope, and temptations of anxiety, all which a Christian through this noble grace of Assurance, may sweetly overcome:
there Are temptations of desire, temptations of love, temptations of hope, and temptations of anxiety, all which a Christian through this noble grace of Assurance, may sweetly overcome:
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will not assurance make a Christian 〈 ◊ 〉 forth, Now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee? And when the heart is anxious, doth not assurance make a Christian content to bear the indignation of the Lord, and patiently submit unto the crosse,
will not assurance make a Christian 〈 ◊ 〉 forth, Now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee? And when the heart is anxious, does not assurance make a Christian content to bear the Indignation of the Lord, and patiently submit unto the cross,
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and the birthday of all his blessed and eternal enjoyments. 2. That it is the Coronation day of a Christian, and-the day when he shall have that Marriage betwixt Christ and him sweetly solemnized:
and the birthday of all his blessed and Eternal enjoyments. 2. That it is the Coronation day of a Christian, and-the day when he shall have that Marriage betwixt christ and him sweetly solemnized:
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Comfort your selves in this, that all your clouds shall once passe away, and that that truth shall once come to passe which was confirmed by the oath of an Angel, with his hand lifted up towards Heaven, That time shall be no more.
Comfort your selves in this, that all your Clouds shall once pass away, and that that truth shall once come to pass which was confirmed by the oath of an Angel, with his hand lifted up towards Heaven, That time shall be no more.
SERMON VI. 1 Joh. 3. 23. This is his Commandment that ye should believe on the Name of his Son Iesus Christ, &c. THere are three most precious and cardinal graces, which a Christian ough• mainly to pursue:
SERMON VI. 1 John 3. 23. This is his Commandment that you should believe on the Name of his Son Iesus christ, etc. THere Are three most precious and cardinal graces, which a Christian ough• mainly to pursue:
There is that exalting grace of Faith, that comforting grac• of Hope, and that aspiring grace of Love ▪ and if once a Christian did take up that heavenly difference that is between those sistergraces, hee might be provoked to move after them most swiftly,
There is that exalting grace of Faith, that comforting grac• of Hope, and that aspiring grace of Love ▪ and if once a Christian did take up that heavenly difference that is between those sistergraces, he might be provoked to move After them most swiftly,
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so is my well-beloved amongst the sons. •hirdly, There is that difference between •hese graces, Faith it overcometh temptations; Hope, it overcometh difficulties;
so is my well-beloved among the Sons. •hirdly, There is that difference between •hese graces, Faith it Overcometh temptations; Hope, it Overcometh difficulties;
it shall be the eternal companion of a Christian, and shall walk in with him unto the streets of the New Ierusalem. And I would ask you that question, What a day shall it be when Faith shall ced• to sight? What a day shall it be when Hope shall yeeld its place to Love,
it shall be the Eternal Companion of a Christian, and shall walk in with him unto the streets of the New Ierusalem. And I would ask you that question, What a day shall it be when Faith shall ced• to sighed? What a day shall it be when Hope shall yield its place to Love,
and love and sight shall eternally sit down and solace themselves in these blessed mysteries, these everlasting consolations of Heaven world without end.
and love and sighed shall eternally fit down and solace themselves in these blessed Mysteres, these everlasting consolations of Heaven world without end.
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I can compare these three graces to nothing so fitly, as to those three great Worthies that David had, These three graces, they will break thorow all difficulties, were it a host of Philistines, that so they may pleasure Christ,
I can compare these three graces to nothing so fitly, as to those three great Worthies that David had, These three graces, they will break thorough all difficulties, were it a host of philistines, that so they may pleasure christ,
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And •hink yee not it must be a pleasant and soul••freshing exercise, to be continually taken •• in imbracing him, that is that eternal ad•iration of Angels.
And •hink ye not it must be a pleasant and soul••freshing exercise, to be continually taken •• in embracing him, that is that Eternal ad•iration of Angels.
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And if once we would but taste •• the first ripe grapes, and a cluster of wine ••a• groweth in that pleasant land, might not ••e be constrained to bring up a good report it.
And if once we would but taste •• the First ripe grapes, and a cluster of wine ••a• grows in that pleasant land, might not ••e be constrained to bring up a good report it.
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The 〈 ◊ 〉 thing concerning Faith, that wee pro••sed from the words, was the object up•• which Faith exerciseth itself, which is 〈 ◊ 〉 set down to bee the Mame of his Son Iesus Christ.
The 〈 ◊ 〉 thing Concerning Faith, that we pro••sed from the words, was the Object up•• which Faith Exerciseth itself, which is 〈 ◊ 〉 Set down to be the Mame of his Son Iesus christ.
Sense may bee an evidence of Faith but it must not bee the foundation of Faith I know there are some that oftentimes cry out, Except I put my fingers into the print •• the nails,
Sense may be an evidence of Faith but it must not be the Foundation of Faith I know there Are Some that oftentimes cry out, Except I put my fingers into the print •• the nails,
But that sense is no good foundation for Faith, may appear. 1. That Fait• which is builded upon sense, is a most unconstant, a most fluctuating and transient Fait• I know sense hath its fits of love,
But that sense is no good Foundation for Faith, may appear. 1. That Fait• which is built upon sense, is a most unconstant, a most fluctuating and Transient Fait• I know sense hath its fits of love,
At one time it will cry for••• Who is like unto him that pardoneth iniquity, and that passeth over transgressions; but ere many hours go about, it will sing a song upon another key,
At one time it will cry for••• Who is like unto him that Pardoneth iniquity, and that passes over transgressions; but ere many hours go about, it will sing a song upon Another key,
and cry out, Why art thou •ecome unto mee as a liar, and as waters that •ail? 2. That Faith which is built upon •ense, it wan•eth the promise of blessednesse, •• this is annexed to believing, that is founded upon the Word, according to that in •oh. 20. 29. Blessed are these that have not •en, and yet have believed: nor hath that •ith that is built upon sense such a solide •y waiting on it,
and cry out, Why art thou •ecome unto me as a liar, and as waters that •ail? 2. That Faith which is built upon •ense, it wan•eth the promise of blessedness, •• this is annexed to believing, that is founded upon the Word, according to that in •oh. 20. 29. Blessed Are these that have not •en, and yet have believed: nor hath that •ith that is built upon sense such a solid •y waiting on it,
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as faith that is built upon •he naked word of promise, as may be cleared from that word, 1 Pet. 1. 8. where faith exercising it self upon Christ not seen, maketh a Christian to rejoyce with joy unspeakable and full of glory, a joy that doth not at••nd believing, founded upon sense. 3. That •ith that is built upon sense, it giveth not •uch glory to God,
as faith that is built upon •he naked word of promise, as may be cleared from that word, 1 Pet. 1. 8. where faith exercising it self upon christ not seen, makes a Christian to rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory, a joy that does not at••nd believing, founded upon sense. 3. That •ith that is built upon sense, it gives not •uch glory to God,
And therefore, when the Lord seeth a Christian ••king sense an idol, that hee will not be••ve but when hee seeth or feeleth, this doth ••en provoke the Majesty of the Lord to withdraw himself from that Christian,
And Therefore, when the Lord sees a Christian ••king sense an idol, that he will not be••ve but when he sees or feeleth, this does ••en provoke the Majesty of the Lord to withdraw himself from that Christian,
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and to deny him the sweet influences of heaven and these consolations that are above, so that in an instant hee hath both his sense and hi• faith to seek.
and to deny him the sweet influences of heaven and these consolations that Are above, so that in an instant he hath both his sense and hi• faith to seek.
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2. A Christian is not to make his grace the object of his Faith, that is when a Christian doth behold love burning within him when hee doth behold influences to p•ay•• encreasing,
2. A Christian is not to make his grace the Object of his Faith, that is when a Christian does behold love burning within him when he does behold influences to p•ay•• increasing,
and mortification waxing stro•• hee is not to build his faith upon them, thi• was condemned in the Church, in Ezek. 16 ▪ 14. compared with the 15 verse, I m•• thee perfect with my comlinesse:
and mortification waxing stro•• he is not to built his faith upon them, thi• was condemned in the Church, in Ezekiel 16 ▪ 14. compared with the 15 verse, I m•• thee perfect with my comeliness:
but the us• that thou didst make of it, thou didst put 〈 ◊ 〉 trust in thy beauty, and then thou didst pla• the harlot. It is certain, that grace when 〈 ◊ 〉 is the object of our Faith, it doth provoke God to blast the lively exercise thereof,
but the us• that thou didst make of it, thou didst put 〈 ◊ 〉 trust in thy beauty, and then thou didst pla• the harlot. It is certain, that grace when 〈 ◊ 〉 is the Object of our Faith, it does provoke God to blast the lively exercise thereof,
I will tell you thr•• great mysteries of Christianity, about grace The first is, to ride marches between the•• two, not to deny what they have, an• yet to bee denyed to what they have;
I will tell you thr•• great Mysteres of Christianity, about grace The First is, to ride marches between the•• two, not to deny what they have, an• yet to be denied to what they have;
but this is that wee would pres•• upon you to bee denyed to grace, according to that which is recorded of Moses, his fa•• did shine and he knew it not, hee did mis•e•• (as it were) and did not at all bee puffed •• with it;
but this is that we would pres•• upon you to be denied to grace, according to that which is recorded of Moses, his fa•• did shine and he knew it not, he did mis•e•• (as it were) and did not At all be puffed •• with it;
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It is certain a Christian ought to examine his growth in grace humbly, according to that, Psal. 63. 8. My ••ul followeth hard after thee, thy right hand ▪ ••holdeth mee:
It is certain a Christian ought to examine his growth in grace humbly, according to that, Psalm 63. 8. My ••ul follows hard After thee, thy right hand ▪ ••holdeth me:
Hee doth not only take notice •f this, that his soul did follow after God, •ut of the measure of that pursuit, my soul ••lloweth hard after thee, and yet sweetly acknowledgeth, it was not his own feet which ••rried him,
He does not only take notice •f this, that his soul did follow After God, •ut of the measure of that pursuit, my soul ••lloweth hard After thee, and yet sweetly acknowledgeth, it was not his own feet which ••rried him,
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O yee that are so great de••ders of Salvation by the Covenant of •orks, I beseech you, What is the rea••• that yee break the Covenant of Works oftner then any;
O ye that Are so great de••ders of Salvation by the Covenant of •orks, I beseech you, What is the rea••• that ye break the Covenant of Works oftener then any;
And is not that inconsistent, and most contradictory divinity, yo•• faith contradicting your practice, and you• practice telling you that your faith is a lie.
And is not that inconsistent, and most contradictory divinity, yo•• faith contradicting your practice, and you• practice telling you that your faith is a lie.
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when Satan cannot preva•• to exclude Christ altogether, then he is content with that whorish woman, to divide th• childe, and let the object of our faith be ha• Christ,
when Satan cannot preva•• to exclude christ altogether, then he is content with that whorish woman, to divide th• child, and let the Object of our faith be ha• christ,
and half of self; And the truth i• many of these poor unwise sons, who st•• long in the place of the breaking forth •• children, do willingly hearken to this ove•ture,
and half of self; And the truth i• many of these poor unwise Sons, who st•• long in the place of the breaking forth •• children, do willingly harken to this ove•ture,
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or your putting on his righteousnesse for an act of great humility, a•• will take your misbelief as a marvelous act 〈 ◊ 〉 the highest pride and presumption.
or your putting on his righteousness for an act of great humility, a•• will take your misbelief as a marvelous act 〈 ◊ 〉 the highest pride and presumption.
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And now to speak to it positively, we see •he Text holdeth out Christ himself as that excellent and compleat object of Faith, This •s his Commandement, that we believe on the •ame of his Son:
And now to speak to it positively, we see •he Text holds out christ himself as that excellent and complete Object of Faith, This •s his Commandment, that we believe on the •ame of his Son:
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and he that liveth and was dead, ••d is alive for evermore, able to save to the •termost all that come unto God by Him, •eing he liveth for ever to make intercessi•n for them.
and he that lives and was dead, ••d is alive for evermore, able to save to the •termost all that come unto God by Him, •eing he lives for ever to make intercessi•n for them.
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but he being thus holde• forth upon tearms of free love (which dot• utterly abominat hyre) and so nodle a proclamation issued forth under the great se• of Heaven, That whosoever will, may come an• drink of the water of life freely;
but he being thus holde• forth upon terms of free love (which dot• utterly abominat hire) and so nodle a proclamation issued forth under the great se• of Heaven, That whosoever will, may come an• drink of the water of life freely;
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Upon th•• the poor creature draweth near by vertue 〈 ◊ 〉 a right, and stretching out the armes of mo•• enlarged affections, doth run upon him wit• that joyful shout, My Lord and my God;
Upon th•• the poor creature draws near by virtue 〈 ◊ 〉 a right, and stretching out the arms of mo•• enlarged affections, does run upon him wit• that joyful shout, My Lord and my God;
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which is holden out in the Scripture by that sweet expression of kissing 〈 ◊ 〉 the Son. And there are three parts of Chris• blessed Body that the Christian must endeavour to kisse and imbrace:
which is held out in the Scripture by that sweet expression of kissing 〈 ◊ 〉 the Son. And there Are three parts of Chris• blessed Body that the Christian must endeavour to kiss and embrace:
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He is the person that hath purchased all these thi•• unto us, and there is not one blink of lov• there is not the smallest enjoyment that Christian meeteth with,
He is the person that hath purchased all these thi•• unto us, and there is not one blink of lov• there is not the Smallest enjoyment that Christian meeteth with,
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all our enjoyments th•• are far from him as the efficient cause, that ▪ He is the worker of all these things in 〈 ◊ 〉 it is his precious fingers that must accomplish that blessed work of grace,
all our enjoyments th•• Are Far from him as the efficient cause, that ▪ He is the worker of all these things in 〈 ◊ 〉 it is his precious fingers that must accomplish that blessed work of grace,
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But, secondly, The Text holdeth forth •ore particularly this excellent object of ••th, to be the Name of his Son, That ye ••ieve in the Name of his Son. And here ••eed we may be at a stand.
But, secondly, The Text holds forth •ore particularly this excellent Object of ••th, to be the Name of his Son, That you ••ieve in the Name of his Son. And Here ••eed we may be At a stand.
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Wee did shew you before, that there was three of these that were the main pillars of justifying Faith, Faithfulnesse, Omnipotency, and His infinite Love and Mercy:
we did show you before, that there was three of these that were the main pillars of justifying Faith, Faithfulness, Omnipotency, and His infinite Love and Mercy:
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And there is not an objection that a poor tempted soul can make, but Faith can frame an answer to it, out of some of these excellent Name• of God, or of his Son Christ.
And there is not an objection that a poor tempted soul can make, but Faith can frame an answer to it, out of Some of these excellent Name• of God, or of his Son christ.
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But I shall onely instance in that One glorious Name of God, by which he proclaimeth his glory, Exod. 34. The Lord ▪ the Lord God, mercifull and gracious, long suffering,
But I shall only instance in that One glorious Name of God, by which he proclaims his glory, Exod 34. The Lord ▪ the Lord God, merciful and gracious, long suffering,
First, It is an ordinar• objection which misbelievers do make, th•• they are under the strength of their corruption, that they are black as the Tents of Keda• and not beautifull a• the Curtains of Solomon And doth not the first letter of that Nam• answer this, that he is a mercifull Lord: th• one importing his ability to save, and 〈 ◊ 〉 bring down every high imagination? Th• other importing, his infinite delight to h•• those who have no strength,
First, It is an ordinar• objection which misbelievers do make, th•• they Are under the strength of their corruption, that they Are black as the Tents of Keda• and not beautiful a• the Curtains of Solomon And does not the First Letter of that Nam• answer this, that he is a merciful Lord: th• one importing his ability to save, and 〈 ◊ 〉 bring down every high imagination? Th• other importing, his infinite delight to h•• those who have no strength,
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And this is abundantly answered from that second letter of his Name, that he is Gracious: which importeth the freedom of the dispensations of his love that hee walketh nor with us, according to that rule of merit,
And this is abundantly answered from that second Letter of his Name, that he is Gracious: which imports the freedom of the dispensations of his love that he walks nor with us, according to that Rule of merit,
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And is not that abundantly answered from that letter of his Name, that hee is long suffering? This being that Glorious attribute in God, the glory of which hee desireth to magnifie above all his Name.
And is not that abundantly answered from that Letter of his Name, that he is long suffering? This being that Glorious attribute in God, the glory of which he Desires to magnify above all his Name.
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Fourthly, Misbelief doth ordinarily propose this objection, that wee have multiplied our transgressions, and have committed whoredoms under every green tree, and have given gifts to our lovers, even hyring our idols:
Fourthly, Misbelief does ordinarily propose this objection, that we have multiplied our transgressions, and have committed whoredoms under every green tree, and have given Gifts to our lovers, even hiring our Idols:
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So that wee may take up that lamentation, is not our sin great, and our transgression infinit: And is not that also answered from that letter of his Name, that hee is abundant in goodnesse? That though sin abound in us,
So that we may take up that lamentation, is not our since great, and our Transgression infinite: And is not that also answered from that Letter of his Name, that he is abundant in Goodness? That though since abound in us,
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for, if wee did know compleatly the seven abominations of our hearts, and those mysterious actings of the body of death, we would be in hazard to choise strangling and death, rather then life:
for, if we did know completely the seven abominations of our hearts, and those mysterious actings of the body of death, we would be in hazard to choice strangling and death, rather then life:
Yet may not one glimpse of that abundant goodnesse satisfie us, and calm the storm. Fifthly, Saith misbelief, wee know that we have broken our Vowes and Covenants with God,
Yet may not one glimpse of that abundant Goodness satisfy us, and Cam the storm. Fifthly, Says misbelief, we know that we have broken our Vows and Covenants with God,
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It is the infinite blessednesse of man that though hee bee changeable, yet they have to do with one that is an unchangeable being. Sixthly; There is that objection:
It is the infinite blessedness of man that though he be changeable, yet they have to do with one that is an unchangeable being. Sixthly; There is that objection:
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That notwithstanding all these things are matters of encouragement to some, yet they know not whether or not the lot of everlasting love have fallen upon them:
That notwithstanding all these things Are matters of encouragement to Some, yet they know not whither or not the lot of everlasting love have fallen upon them:
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But this is answered from that letter of His Name, hee keepeth mercy for thousands? which sheweth us that great number of those upon whom the lot of everlasting love shall fall:
But this is answered from that Letter of His Name, he Keepeth mercy for thousands? which shows us that great number of those upon whom the lot of everlasting love shall fallen:
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and might make us cry out, Who is like un•o him, whose compassions have no end, And who desires to magnifie his mercy above all his works? And lastly, Misbelief maketh this objection, They have sinned not onely against light, not onely against vowes, not onely after much enjoyment of God,
and might make us cry out, Who is like un•o him, whose compassions have no end, And who Desires to magnify his mercy above all his works? And lastly, Misbelief makes this objection, They have sinned not only against Light, not only against vows, not only After much enjoyment of God,
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That there is no transression which he will not pardon, there being but one particular amongst all that ••nu•etable number of sins which lodgeth 〈 ◊ 〉 the heart of fallen man, that he declared ••pardonable:
That there is no transression which he will not pardon, there being but one particular among all that ••nu•etable number of Sins which lodgeth 〈 ◊ 〉 the heart of fallen man, that he declared ••pardonable:
And there is none of our •iseases that is above the infinit a••e of love, •nd concerning which we can take up that •omplaint, There is no balm in Gilead, and ••ere is no Physician there.
And there is none of our •iseases that is above the infinite a••e of love, •nd Concerning which we can take up that •omplaint, There is no balm in Gilead, and ••ere is no physician there.
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that if we cannot see any connexion between Providence and the Word, yet may we reflect upon the omnipotency of God, that can make thing• that are seeming contrary sweetly to agree together, the Comment••y will never destroy the Text,
that if we cannot see any connexion between Providence and the Word, yet may we reflect upon the omnipotency of God, that can make thing• that Are seeming contrary sweetly to agree together, the Comment••y will never destroy the Text,
and, in • manner putteth you to a non plus, and whe• ye have looked over all the Names of God, y• cannot finde an answer to them, sleight them and cover them,
and, in • manner putteth you to a non plus, and whe• you have looked over all the Names of God, y• cannot find an answer to them, sleight them and cover them,
as we have often told you was the practice of believing Abraham, Rom ▪ 4. 19. where that strong objection of misbelief appearing before his eyes, the deadness• of his body, and the barrenesse of Sarahs womb ▪ It is recorded of him, he considered not thes• things:
as we have often told you was the practice of believing Abraham, Rom ▪ 4. 19. where that strong objection of misbelief appearing before his eyes, the deadness• of his body, and the barrenesse of Sarahs womb ▪ It is recorded of him, he considered not thes• things:
and this is clear from Matth. 15 ▪ 25, 26. Where that strong objection of misbelief being proposed against that woman the she was not within the compasse o• Christs Commission, she hath a noble way o• answering with this, Lord have mercy upon m• And (if so we may speak) Faith hath a kin• of divine impertinency in answering the objections of misbelief;
and this is clear from Matthew 15 ▪ 25, 26. Where that strong objection of misbelief being proposed against that woman the she was not within the compass o• Christ Commission, she hath a noble Way o• answering with this, Lord have mercy upon m• And (if so we may speak) Faith hath a kin• of divine impertinency in answering the objections of misbelief;
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O how glorious titles are given t• that Prince of the Kings of the earth, and 〈 ◊ 〉 that Plant of renown, upon which the weakest faith may cast anchor,
Oh how glorious titles Are given t• that Prince of the Kings of the earth, and 〈 ◊ 〉 that Plant of renown, upon which the Weakest faith may cast anchor,
I shall not detain you long on this subject, but this we would have you know, that there is no strait nor difficulty that a Christian can be exposed unto,
I shall not detain you long on this Subject, but this we would have you know, that there is no strait nor difficulty that a Christian can be exposed unto,
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Is a Christian exposed unto afflictions and troubles in a present world? Let him comfort himself in this, that Christ is the shadow of a great rock in a wearied land;
Is a Christian exposed unto afflictions and Troubles in a present world? Let him Comfort himself in this, that christ is the shadow of a great rock in a wearied land;
Is a Christian under darknesse and confusion of spirit? Let him comfort himself in this, That Christ is the Father of lights, and is the eternal wisdom of God; Is a Christian under the convictions of this, that he is under the power and dominion of his lusts? Let him comfort himself in this, that Christ is Redemption;
Is a Christian under darkness and confusion of Spirit? Let him Comfort himself in this, That christ is the Father of lights, and is the Eternal Wisdom of God; Is a Christian under the convictions of this, that he is under the power and dominion of his Lustiest? Let him Comfort himself in this, that christ is Redemption;
yea (that I stay no longer) if it were possible that a Christian could have a necessity that he could not find a name in Christ to answer it, he may lawfully frame a name to Christ out of any promise in all the Book of God,
yea (that I stay no longer) if it were possible that a Christian could have a necessity that he could not find a name in christ to answer it, he may lawfully frame a name to christ out of any promise in all the Book of God,
and this we conceive may be excellently taken up by our considering of the many several names that Faith getteth in Scripture, beyond any other of •he graces of the Spirit.
and this we conceive may be excellently taken up by our considering of the many several names that Faith gets in Scripture, beyond any other of •he graces of the Spirit.
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It is called looking, Isa. 45 22. Look unto me: It is called abiding in Christ, Joh. 15. 4. Abide in mee: It is called a keeping silence unto God, Psal. 37. 7. My soul trust in God;
It is called looking, Isaiah 45 22. Look unto me: It is called abiding in christ, John 15. 4. Abide in me: It is called a keeping silence unto God, Psalm 37. 7. My soul trust in God;
and Faith it is called a coming unto God, Matth. 11. 28. And according to these different names, there are these seven noble properties & ma•chless differences of this grace of Faith.
and Faith it is called a coming unto God, Matthew 11. 28. And according to these different names, there Are these seven noble properties & ma•chless differences of this grace of Faith.
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Hence it is called a looking: which importeth, that Faith is a continuall contemplation of the immortal Soul upon that precious and excellent object Jesus Christ.
Hence it is called a looking: which imports, that Faith is a continual contemplation of the immortal Soul upon that precious and excellent Object jesus christ.
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when shall the morning break? Faith answereth it with the words that follow, (onely a little inverting the order) The night cometh, and also the morning;
when shall the morning break? Faith Answers it with the words that follow, (only a little inverting the order) The night comes, and also the morning;
so •hat what ever trouble hee be cast into, by Faith hee come•h up out of that wildernesse, •eaning upon his beloved, and by Faith hee is •ed up to the Rock that is higher then hee, •here he may sit in safety,
so •hat what ever trouble he be cast into, by Faith he come•h up out of that Wilderness, •eaning upon his Beloved, and by Faith he is •ed up to the Rock that is higher then he, •here he may fit in safety,
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•here is that fifth property of Faith, That ••s the grace that bringeth satisfaction un•• the spirituall senses of a Christian, by a •ose and particular application of Christ 〈 ◊ 〉 the nou••ishment of the soul.
•here is that fifth property of Faith, That ••s the grace that brings satisfaction un•• the spiritual Senses of a Christian, by a •ose and particular application of christ 〈 ◊ 〉 the nou••ishment of the soul.
I• is, as it were, the soul giving unto Christ tha• unsupportable yoke of our iniquities, an• taking from Christ that easie and portabl• yoke of his Commandements.
I• is, as it were, the soul giving unto christ tha• unsupportable yoke of our iniquities, an• taking from christ that easy and portabl• yoke of his commandments.
Hence it is called a coming to Christ ▪ It is the soul in a divine motion and travelling from the land of Egypt unto the land o• Canaan: Faith it is the soul in a pleasant motion from the land of the north, the land o• our captivity,
Hence it is called a coming to christ ▪ It is the soul in a divine motion and traveling from the land of Egypt unto the land o• Canaan: Faith it is the soul in a pleasant motion from the land of the north, the land o• our captivity,
And now for a more full application 〈 ◊ 〉 this, we shall speak but to two things further. 1. We would have it considered, th• there are some that come unto the Covena• of Promise with lesse difficulty,
And now for a more full application 〈 ◊ 〉 this, we shall speak but to two things further. 1. We would have it considered, th• there Are Some that come unto the Covena• of Promise with less difficulty,
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and must cover themselvs with sackcloath, having ashes upon their heads, we must be a Benoni before we be Benjamin, that is, we must be a son of sorrow,
and must cover themselves with Sackcloth, having Ashes upon their Heads, we must be a Benoni before we be Benjamin, that is, we must be a son of sorrow,
yet oftentimes experience maketh them out to be truth. 1. That there are three sorts of persons who are most ordinarily brought under great terrour, •ere they close with Christ.
yet oftentimes experience makes them out to be truth. 1. That there Are three sorts of Persons who Are most ordinarily brought under great terror, •ere they close with christ.
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and Act. 9. Paul that had been a grievous persecuter, at his conversion, he is first stricken dead to the ground before he be made a captive of the love of Christ,
and Act. 9. Paul that had been a grievous Persecutor, At his conversion, he is First stricken dead to the ground before he be made a captive of the love of christ,
And, thirdly, that person that is much in conceit of his own righteousnesse, he useth to be brought to Christ through much terrour and exercise of the Law:
And, Thirdly, that person that is much in conceit of his own righteousness, he uses to be brought to christ through much terror and exercise of the Law:
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and learn his Arithmethick there. 2. We would have you taking notice of this, that though the person that is brought in to Christ in a more smooth and evangelick way may have the preheminency of the person that is brought to Christ after a more legall and terrible way in some things.
and Learn his Arithmetic there. 2. We would have you taking notice of this, that though the person that is brought in to christ in a more smooth and evangelic Way may have the Preeminence of the person that is brought to christ After a more Legal and terrible Way in Some things.
and the reason of it is, because that an ordinary ground of misbelief is our not distinct uptaking either of the time of our conversion, which is oftentimes hid from these persons that are converted in a more evangelick way,
and the reason of it is, Because that an ordinary ground of misbelief is our not distinct uptaking either of the time of our conversion, which is oftentimes hid from these Persons that Are converted in a more evangelic Way,
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if that Crown should once fall from our head, 〈 ◊ 〉 we should be deprived of our King•om? Therefore, take this to make up all •he rest, it is an eternal crown of Glory.
if that Crown should once fallen from our head, 〈 ◊ 〉 we should be deprived of our King•om? Therefore, take this to make up all •he rest, it is an Eternal crown of Glory.
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•ut this precious Crown that the hands of •hrist shall fix upon the head of an over•oming Christian, this is the mot•o that is ••grav•n upon it, Unchangeable and Eter•all, Eternal and unchangeable, and O what a day suppose ye shall that be,
•ut this precious Crown that the hands of •hrist shall fix upon the head of an over•oming Christian, this is the mot•o that is ••grav•n upon it, Unchangeable and Eter•all, Eternal and unchangeable, and O what a day suppose you shall that be,
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and ar• destitute of the grace of Christ, and will no• by faith close with this excellent Object ▪ There is a fourfold crown that once shall b• put upon your heads;
and ar• destitute of the grace of christ, and will no• by faith close with this excellent Object ▪ There is a fourfold crown that once shall b• put upon your Heads;
there is a crown of sorrow that ye shall have put upon your head when ye shall eternally sigh forth that lamentation, O to be anihilat, and reduced unto nothing;
there is a crown of sorrow that you shall have put upon your head when you shall eternally sighs forth that lamentation, Oh to be anihilat, and reduced unto nothing;
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and that is a crown of sin, instead o• that crown of righteousnesse: would you kno• your exercise, O ye that are predestinate u• to these everlasting pains? Would ye kno• your exercise? It is this, ye shall eternally blaspheme, and curse the God that made you.
and that is a crown of since, instead o• that crown of righteousness: would you kno• your exercise, Oh you that Are predestinate u• to these everlasting pains? Would you kno• your exercise? It is this, you shall eternally Blaspheme, and curse the God that made you.
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And there is this crown lastly, that ye shall put on, and that is the crown of shame: The Prophet Isaiah maketh mention of a crown of pride; but ye that have put on that crown of pride, ye shall once put on that crown of everlasting confusion and shame, when ye shall not be able to lift up your eyes to him whom ye have peirced: I would fain desire you to know, what will be your exercise at these three dayes;
And there is this crown lastly, that you shall put on, and that is the crown of shame: The Prophet Isaiah makes mention of a crown of pride; but you that have put on that crown of pride, you shall once put on that crown of everlasting confusion and shame, when you shall not be able to lift up your eyes to him whom you have pierced: I would fain desire you to know, what will be your exercise At these three days;
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I am perswaded ye will reflect much? Will ye not reflect upon many Sermons that ye have heard, wherein ye have been invited to partake of the sweet offers of Salvation.
I am persuaded you will reflect much? Will you not reflect upon many Sermons that you have herd, wherein you have been invited to partake of the sweet offers of Salvation.
And there was that last head, which was of a deceitfull Dog, fawning; which signified, that people they •eceive themselves with the time to come, thinking they will be religious at their dea•h,
And there was that last head, which was of a deceitful Dog, fawning; which signified, that people they •eceive themselves with the time to come, thinking they will be religious At their dea•h,
There are many that envy Godlinesse, and the Godly, The excellent ones that are in the earth, that think it a pleasure to vent their malice against such:
There Are many that envy Godliness, and the Godly, The excellent ones that Are in the earth, that think it a pleasure to vent their malice against such:
onely • would ask you this question, What will •e say in that day when Christ will ask that question at you, that Gideon asked at Zeba •od Zalmuna, who are these that ye killed with your tongue? Most it not be answered, Every one did resemble the person of a King? • will ye not believe!
only • would ask you this question, What will •e say in that day when christ will ask that question At you, that gideon asked At Zeba •od Zalmunah, who Are these that you killed with your tongue? Most it not be answered, Every one did resemble the person of a King? • will you not believe!
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will ye not close with Christ? I know it is ordinary that we run •pon these two extreams, Sometimes we •o not believe the threatnings of the Law, •nd sometimes we will not believe the pro•ises of the Gospel.
will you not close with christ? I know it is ordinary that we run •pon these two extremes, Sometime we •o not believe the threatenings of the Law, •nd sometime we will not believe the pro•ises of the Gospel.
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But I would only de•e to know, what if it had been so order•• in the infinite wisdome of God, that all ••e letters of this Book should have been ••earnings? what should have been our lot, ••all the promises should have been s•raped •t of it.
But I would only de•e to know, what if it had been so order•• in the infinite Wisdom of God, that all ••e letters of this Book should have been ••earnings? what should have been our lot, ••all the promises should have been s•raped •t of it.
O what will be your though•• suppose you, when Christ shall come wi•• that two edged sword of the •ury of th• Lord, to enter to fight with you? It i• •• delightsome exercise.
Oh what will be your though•• suppose you, when christ shall come wi•• that two edged sword of the •ury of th• Lord, to enter to fight with you? It i• •• delightsome exercise.
Oh that ye were n•• almost, but altogether perswaded to be Christians, and that once Christ might conq•• you with that two edged sword that proceedeth out of his mouth, that so ye might subject your selves to Him,
O that you were n•• almost, but altogether persuaded to be Christians, and that once christ might conq•• you with that two edged sword that Proceedeth out of his Mouth, that so you might Subject your selves to Him,
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The Apostle in the forme• Chapter hath been discoursing most divinely, of the matchless and incomparable excellencies which are in our blessed Lord Jesus;
The Apostle in the forme• Chapter hath been discoursing most divinely, of the matchless and incomparable excellencies which Are in our blessed Lord jesus;
And in the first verse of this second Chapter, h• draweth forth an exhortation from his former Doctrine, which in short is this, That they would take heed to the blessed Doctrine of the Gospel:
And in the First verse of this second Chapter, h• draws forth an exhortation from his former Doctrine, which in short is this, That they would take heed to the blessed Doctrine of the Gospel:
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and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward, &c. That is, if the transgression of the Law, which was delivered but by the Ministry of Angels, and every disobedience to i• was so severely punished;
and every Transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward, etc. That is, if the Transgression of the Law, which was Delivered but by the Ministry of Angels, and every disobedience to i• was so severely punished;
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The second Argument is in the word which we have read unto you, and it i• taken from the certain and infallible stroa• of the Justice of God, which shall com• upon those who slight this Great Salvation •t is impossible (saith he) that there can be a ••ity of refuge for these who slight this Great Salvation.
The second Argument is in the word which we have read unto you, and it i• taken from the certain and infallible stroa• of the justice of God, which shall com• upon those who slight this Great Salvation •t is impossible (Says he) that there can be a ••ity of refuge for these who slight this Great Salvation.
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This is early presupposed in the words, otherwise here had been no ground or accesse for the postle to threaten so terrible things against ••e slighters of it.
This is early presupposed in the words, otherwise Here had been no ground or access for the postle to threaten so terrible things against ••e slighters of it.
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II. There is this third thing whereof we •••l take notice from the words, That the ••ak of the Justice of God cometh justly •n them who slight this Great Salvation;
II There is this third thing whereof we •••l take notice from the words, That the ••ak of the justice of God comes justly •n them who slight this Great Salvation;
where he puts it home to their consciences, as if he had said, think yee not tha• it is just and righteous that (if yee slight the Great-Salvation) there should not be a doo• of escape left open unto you? Hee putteth the question home to their conscience to answer, yea, or no.
where he puts it home to their Consciences, as if he had said, think ye not tha• it is just and righteous that (if ye slight the Great-Salvation) there should not be a doo• of escape left open unto you? He putteth the question home to their conscience to answer, yea, or no.
IV. The fourth thing to bee considered i• the words, is this, That the slighting thi• Great-Salvation is a sin that hath many aggravations which attend and wait upon i•.
IV. The fourth thing to be considered i• the words, is this, That the slighting thi• Great-Salvation is a since that hath many aggravations which attend and wait upon i•.
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V. The fifth thing whereof wee shall •a•• notice from the words, is this, That the• are no persons (be who they will, Minister 〈 ◊ 〉 people) who slight this Great-Salvatio• that shall have a door of escape.
V. The fifth thing whereof we shall •a•• notice from the words, is this, That the• Are no Persons (be who they will, Minister 〈 ◊ 〉 people) who slight this Great-Salvatio• that shall have a door of escape.
but even also •he very neglecting of it, hath a certain infallible and unspeakable ruine attending upon it 〈 ◊ 〉 Now before wee begin to speak to any of •hese six things (which we have observed from ••e words) There are these two things where••to we shall speak a little for clearing of the •ords.
but even also •he very neglecting of it, hath a certain infallible and unspeakable ruin attending upon it 〈 ◊ 〉 Now before we begin to speak to any of •hese six things (which we have observed from ••e words) There Are these two things where••to we shall speak a little for clearing of the •ords.
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First, Wee conceive, that by the Great-sal•ation, is understood the Gospel, as is clear, •ph. 1. 13. Where it is called, the Gospel of ••r salvation, and Act. 13. 26. it it called the •ord of this salvation;
First, we conceive, that by the Great-sal•ation, is understood the Gospel, as is clear, •ph. 1. 13. Where it is called, the Gospel of ••r salvation, and Act. 13. 26. it it called the •ord of this salvation;
What great impediments (suppose ye) lay in Christs way, before he could accomplish and bring about this Great Salvation? Was not the Justice of God to be satisfied? Was he not to die,
What great impediments (suppose you) lay in Christ Way, before he could accomplish and bring about this Great Salvation? Was not the justice of God to be satisfied? Was he not to die,
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before this Great-Salvatio• could be accomplished, and brought to passe 〈 ◊ 〉 There were such impediments in the way o• bringing about this Great Salvation, that •• all the Angels in Heaven had been set to the work, they had been all crushed under 〈 ◊ 〉 had it been but that one great impediment• to satisfie the Iustice, and pacifie the wra••• of God,
before this Great-Salvatio• could be accomplished, and brought to pass 〈 ◊ 〉 There were such impediments in the Way o• bringing about this Great Salvation, that •• all the Angels in Heaven had been Set to the work, they had been all crushed under 〈 ◊ 〉 had it been but that one great impediment• to satisfy the justice, and pacify the wra••• of God,
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and produceth• Some of the great effects of the Gospel? David hath cleared, Psal. 19. 7, 8, 9, 10. Is not this • great effect (of this Gospel Salvation) to •ring us out of nature into an estate of grace? And that is an effect of this Great Salvation? •s not this a great effect, to make us who were enemies, become friends? And that is •• effect of this Great Salvation? Is not this • great effect, to make us who were moving •• the way to hell, move in the way to hea••n? And that is an effect of this Great Salvation.
and produceth• some of the great effects of the Gospel? David hath cleared, Psalm 19. 7, 8, 9, 10. Is not this • great Effect (of this Gospel Salvation) to •ring us out of nature into an estate of grace? And that is an Effect of this Great Salvation? •s not this a great Effect, to make us who were enemies, become Friends? And that is •• Effect of this Great Salvation? Is not this • great Effect, to make us who were moving •• the Way to hell, move in the Way to hea••n? And that is an Effect of this Great Salvation.
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V. Fifthly, It is called a Great Salvation, 〈 ◊ 〉 respect of the great advantages which •oth redound to the person who imbraceth 〈 ◊ 〉 First, Is not Heaven a noble advantage? ••d that is the gain, which attendeth the ••bracers of this Great Salvation.
V. Fifthly, It is called a Great Salvation, 〈 ◊ 〉 respect of the great advantages which •oth redound to the person who Embraceth 〈 ◊ 〉 First, Is not Heaven a noble advantage? ••d that is the gain, which attends the ••bracers of this Great Salvation.
Secondly, 〈 ◊ 〉 not Jesus Christ a notable advantage? ••d yet hee is the advantage which attendeth •• imbracers of this Great Salvation ▪ ••irdly, Is not eternall communion with ••d a notable advantage? And that advantage attendeth the imbracers of this Great ••vation.
Secondly, 〈 ◊ 〉 not jesus christ a notable advantage? ••d yet he is the advantage which attends •• embracers of this Great Salvation ▪ ••irdly, Is not Eternal communion with ••d a notable advantage? And that advantage attends the embracers of this Great ••vation.
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Sixthly, Is not eternal seeing of God as he is, a great and noble advantage? And yet this (as all the former) attendeth the imbracers of this Great Salvation ▪ Ye•, would ye be rich? O then imbrace thi• Great Salvation.
Sixthly, Is not Eternal seeing of God as he is, a great and noble advantage? And yet this (as all the former) attends the embracers of this Great Salvation ▪ Ye•, would you be rich? O then embrace thi• Great Salvation.
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Would ye be honourable Come and imbrace this Great Salvation Would ye be eternally happy? O then com• and partake of this Great Salvation. VI. Sixthly, It is called a Great Salvatio• in respect of all other Salvations that eve• were accomplished.
Would you be honourable Come and embrace this Great Salvation Would you be eternally happy? O then com• and partake of this Great Salvation. VI. Sixthly, It is called a Great Salvatio• in respect of all other Salvations that eve• were accomplished.
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There was never a salvation, or victory obtained by any General 〈 ◊ 〉 Captain (unto a Land or People) that coul• have the name of Great Salvation in comp•rison of this.
There was never a salvation, or victory obtained by any General 〈 ◊ 〉 Captain (unto a Land or People) that coul• have the name of Great Salvation in comp•rison of this.
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VII. Seventhly, It is called a Great-Salvation, in respect of the authority of it. W• have spoken of the greatnesse (as to the m•ritorious cause) of it,
VII. Seventhly, It is called a Great-Salvation, in respect of the Authority of it. W• have spoken of the greatness (as to the m•ritorious cause) of it,
and also in respect of t•• authority of it, it is a Great-Salvatio• Would ye know who is the Author of th• Great-Salvation? It is Christ, Heb. 5. 9. 〈 ◊ 〉 became the Author of eternal Salvation to 〈 ◊ 〉 them that obey him.
and also in respect of t•• Authority of it, it is a Great-Salvatio• Would you know who is the Author of th• Great-Salvation? It is christ, Hebrew 5. 9. 〈 ◊ 〉 became the Author of Eternal Salvation to 〈 ◊ 〉 them that obey him.
This is one of the most noble and irra••ant beams of the Majesty of the Son of G•• the Mediator, that he is the Author of 〈 ◊ 〉 Great Salvation. VIII. Eighthly, It is called a Great Salvation, in respect of the continuance and duration of it.
This is one of the most noble and irra••ant beams of the Majesty of the Son of G•• the Mediator, that he is the Author of 〈 ◊ 〉 Great Salvation. VIII. Eighthly, It is called a Great Salvation, in respect of the Continuance and duration of it.
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Now the second thing whereunto we shall •peak, for clearing of the words, is this, viz. How it is said, That Christ was the first •reacher of this eternal Salvation.
Now the second thing whereunto we shall •peak, for clearing of the words, is this, viz. How it is said, That christ was the First •reacher of this Eternal Salvation.
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We do •ot think that the words are thus to be understood, that the Gospel, and this Great Salvation was never preached before Christ came •• the flesh;
We do •ot think that the words Are thus to be understood, that the Gospel, and this Great Salvation was never preached before christ Come •• the Flesh;
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I. First, That all the preaching of this Great Salvation under the Law, did come •ery far short in the point of fulnesse, in •omparison of Christs preaching of it;
I. First, That all the preaching of this Great Salvation under the Law, did come •ery Far short in the point of fullness, in •omparison of Christ preaching of it;
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II. Secondly, This may be the meaning •f it, that Christ was the first Preacher of ••is Great Salvation, in respect of his clear way of preaching of it:
II Secondly, This may be the meaning •f it, that christ was the First Preacher of ••is Great Salvation, in respect of his clear Way of preaching of it:
for hee was the first Preacher of it without Types and Shadows, hee was the first Preacher of it clearly and fully, with so much demonstration and power of the Spirit. III.
for he was the First Preacher of it without Types and Shadows, he was the First Preacher of it clearly and Fully, with so much demonstration and power of the Spirit. III.
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when he became the first and great Preacher of this Salvation, whe• hee did speak that word unto him, The See• of the Woman shall tread down the head of the Serpent.
when he became the First and great Preacher of this Salvation, whe• he did speak that word unto him, The See• of the Woman shall tread down the head of the Serpent.
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That there are many within the visibl• Church, who are neglecters and slighters o• this Great Salvation; (do yee not all tak• with it?) It is clear, Matth. 23. toward• the close, and chap. 22. 5. Where these persons being invited to come to the marriage or feast of the Gospel, It is said of them They made light of it.
That there Are many within the visibl• Church, who Are neglecters and slighters o• this Great Salvation; (do ye not all tak• with it?) It is clear, Matthew 23. toward• the close, and chap. 22. 5. Where these Persons being invited to come to the marriage or feast of the Gospel, It is said of them They made Light of it.
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Which are the sam• words in our Text. And Luke 14. 18 ▪ When they were invited to come, it is said They all with one consent began to make thei• excuse.
Which Are the sam• words in our Text. And Lycia 14. 18 ▪ When they were invited to come, it is said They all with one consent began to make thei• excuse.
No• is there a person here who dare deny thi• charge, that hee is a slighter of thi• Grea• Salvation? I confesse I am afraid, that ye will •ot take with it;
No• is there a person Here who Dare deny thi• charge, that he is a slighter of thi• Grea• Salvation? I confess I am afraid, that you will •ot take with it;
But I say to thee, (O atheist ••at thou art) thou shal• never win to heaven by these means, till thou come to Christ with this, All my righteousnesse is lik• filthy rags.
But I say to thee, (Oh atheist ••at thou art) thou shal• never win to heaven by these means, till thou come to christ with this, All my righteousness is lik• filthy rags.
The• think they will come to heaven by their goo• prayers, by their reading, and by their fasting (like unto that Pharisee, Luk 18. 11) I than• God I am not like other men ▪ for I fast twi•• in the week:
The• think they will come to heaven by their goo• Prayers, by their reading, and by their fasting (like unto that Pharisee, Luk 18. 11) I than• God I am not like other men ▪ for I fast twi•• in the Week:
5. The fifth sort of persons are these w• build their confidence upon their resolution ▪ Say they, oftentimes I have resolved to be better man than I am:
5. The fifth sort of Persons Are these w• built their confidence upon their resolution ▪ Say they, oftentimes I have resolved to be better man than I am:
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6. And the sixth sort of persons who fall under this first rank of slighters of the Great Salvation (and wherein the evil is most subtill) are these who build their Salvation upon their graces;
6. And the sixth sort of Persons who fallen under this First rank of slighters of the Great Salvation (and wherein the evil is most subtle) Are these who built their Salvation upon their graces;
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or are there none here who will confesse that they have gone about to establish their own righteousnesse? I say to thee, who will confesse, put a rope about thy neck, and come to Christ;
or Are there none Here who will confess that they have gone about to establish their own righteousness? I say to thee, who will confess, put a rope about thy neck, and come to christ;
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For there are many (when we preach thi• Gospel, and when we hold out the Great Salvation to them) who say, I will follow Christ: But I must first go home and bury m• father;
For there Are many (when we preach thi• Gospel, and when we hold out the Great Salvation to them) who say, I will follow christ: But I must First go home and bury m• father;
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(and so they delay to take hold o• •his Great Salvation) But I say to you tha• (who ever you be) that thus delay to tak• hold on this Great Salvation, ye are the sligh• of it.
(and so they Delay to take hold o• •his Great Salvation) But I say to you tha• (who ever you be) that thus Delay to tak• hold on this Great Salvation, you Are the sligh• of it.
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and delayed to imbrace it? O tell me? What d• your consciences speak? Are there any bu• they must acknowledge they come unde• this second rank? And I say to you, who have thus delayed, will ye yet imbrace it? 〈 ◊ 〉 say even unto you who are old men (now past sixty years,
and delayed to embrace it? O tell me? What d• your Consciences speak? are there any bu• they must acknowledge they come unde• this second rank? And I say to you, who have thus delayed, will you yet embrace it? 〈 ◊ 〉 say even unto you who Are old men (now passed sixty Years,
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And say silently •o the Minister, (or rather to their own con•ciences) I pray you have me excused at this •ime, as these Luk. 14. 18. But I would only ask at such, have ye any lawfull excuse,
And say silently •o the Minister, (or rather to their own con•ciences) I pray you have me excused At this •ime, as these Luk. 14. 18. But I would only ask At such, have you any lawful excuse,
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why ye will not come and partake of this Great Salvation? Is there any person here, that hath any lawfull excuse to present? I shall never take that off your hand, Have me excused: But be sure of this, I shall never excuse you, but accuse you:
why you will not come and partake of this Great Salvation? Is there any person Here, that hath any lawful excuse to present? I shall never take that off your hand, Have me excused: But be sure of this, I shall never excuse you, but accuse you:
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Therefore I desire that these persons, who have slighted the Great Salvation, by complementing with Christ, that they would complement no more wi•h Him at all: But now imbrace it.
Therefore I desire that these Persons, who have slighted the Great Salvation, by Complimenting with christ, that they would compliment no more wi•h Him At all: But now embrace it.
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Oh if ye knew the worth and vertue of this Great Salvation, there would not be a tentation (you could meet with) •hat would hinder you from imbracing it,
O if you knew the worth and virtue of this Great Salvation, there would not be a tentation (you could meet with) •hat would hinder you from embracing it,
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I say unto such undervaluers and slighters of the Great Salvation as discouraged persons ( And these who stay long in the place of the breaking forth of children ) tha• when ye cannot answer your objections, which hinder you from closing with Christ, I intrea• you disown them,
I say unto such undervaluers and slighters of the Great Salvation as discouraged Persons (And these who stay long in the place of the breaking forth of children) tha• when you cannot answer your objections, which hinder you from closing with christ, I intrea• you disown them,
And my wife is past child hea••, neither could hee answer that objection• What then did hee with them? Hee slighte• them both, and considered them not.
And my wife is past child hea••, neither could he answer that objection• What then did he with them? He slighte• them both, and considered them not.
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yet they did come and stan•• before him, in the House which was called by his Name. VI. Sixthly, These persons are slighters of this Great Salvation, (who when they hear it) are no more (nay not so much) affected with it, •hen if they were telling unto them the most senslesse history of Thomas the Rymer, or some other old fable;
yet they did come and stan•• before him, in the House which was called by his Name. VI. Sixthly, These Persons Are slighters of this Great Salvation, (who when they hear it) Are no more (nay not so much) affected with it, •hen if they were telling unto them the most senseless history of Thomas the Rymer, or Some other old fable;
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I would pose you all as in the sight of the Author of this Great Salvation, (men or women) did you ever set your selves (or took ye ever pains) to bring up your hearts to the love of this Great Salvation? Was it ever the rejoycing of your hearts that Christ dyed and rose again? I do certainly believe it, (and I am perswaded) that there are decrees past in Heaven against many of you.
I would pose you all as in the sighed of the Author of this Great Salvation, (men or women) did you ever Set your selves (or took you ever pains) to bring up your hearts to the love of this Great Salvation? Was it ever the rejoicing of your hearts that christ died and rose again? I do Certainly believe it, (and I am persuaded) that there Are decrees passed in Heaven against many of you.
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Believe me, (if I may so speak) I think there is as much probability that the stones in the wall would hear (if we would speak to them) as soon as many of you.
Believe me, (if I may so speak) I think there is as much probability that the stones in the wall would hear (if we would speak to them) as soon as many of you.
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I think if thi• were voiced within this house to ▪ day, whether or not shall Christ go and depart, I doub• if there would be many Heart diss•nters, though many Tongue dissenters:
I think if thi• were voiced within this house to ▪ day, whither or not shall christ go and depart, I doub• if there would be many Heart diss•nters, though many Tongue dissenters:
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yea, there are many Gadarens here, who prefer their •ine and swine to precious Christ, and would be•eech him to go out of their coasts. VIII. Eightly, These persons sligh• the Great ▪ Salvation, who never took pain• to engage their hearts to take hold of Christ and the Gospel.
yea, there Are many Gadarenes Here, who prefer their •ine and Swine to precious christ, and would be•eech him to go out of their coasts. VIII. Eighth, These Persons sligh• the Great ▪ Salvation, who never took pain• to engage their hearts to take hold of christ and the Gospel.
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Therefore are there any who will take pains to lay hold on it? I obtest you all who are here, by the beauty and excellency of him who is the Author of this Great salvation, that ye come and partake of it;
Therefore Are there any who will take pains to lay hold on it? I obtest you all who Are Here, by the beauty and excellency of him who is the Author of this Great salvation, that you come and partake of it;
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I obtest you by all the joyes of heaven that ye imbrace this Great salvation, I obtest you by all the •errous in hell, that ye imbrace it, I obtest you by the promises of the everlasting Covenant, that ye imbrace it, I obtest you by all the curses which are written in this Book of the Covenant, that ye imbrace it, I obtest you by the love ye owe to your immortall souls, that ye would once be wise,
I obtest you by all the Joys of heaven that you embrace this Great salvation, I obtest you by all the •errous in hell, that you embrace it, I obtest you by the promises of the everlasting Covenant, that you embrace it, I obtest you by all the curses which Are written in this Book of the Covenant, that you embrace it, I obtest you by the love you owe to your immortal Souls, that you would once be wise,
And so before I proceed any further, I do in the Name and Authority of him who sent me here to day, (and is the Author of this Great Salvation) freely offer it unto you;
And so before I proceed any further, I do in the Name and authority of him who sent me Here to day, (and is the Author of this Great Salvation) freely offer it unto you;
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And why then do ye not take Him? See unto your selves, that there be none of Pilats humor here to day, that will cry out, Yee find nothing in Christ why he should not be received and yet will bee content, that hee bee crucified.
And why then do you not take Him? See unto your selves, that there be none of Pilats humour Here to day, that will cry out, Ye find nothing in christ why he should not be received and yet will be content, that he be Crucified.
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But I say unto you wh• will not hear mee to day, nor imbrace th•• Great Salvation, I shall defy all the Ministe•• in Scotland to assure you, that ye shall get another offer,
But I say unto you wh• will not hear me to day, nor embrace th•• Great Salvation, I shall defy all the Ministe•• in Scotland to assure you, that you shall get Another offer,
6. There will bee some of you here (to day) who (I hope) at least, will bee of Agripa's humour, that will say, Thou hast almost perswaded me to be a Christian:
6. There will be Some of you Here (to day) who (I hope) At least, will be of Agripa's humour, that will say, Thou hast almost persuaded me to be a Christian:
I say unto thee, O wilt thou quickly out with that word almost, and put in that word altogether, and say, O precious Christ, Thou hast altogether perswaded me to be a Christian:
I say unto thee, Oh wilt thou quickly out with that word almost, and put in that word altogether, and say, Oh precious christ, Thou hast altogether persuaded me to be a Christian:
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However, if thou come no greater length, I intreat thee come this length, that so thou may cry out, I am almost perswaded to imbrace Christ the Great Salvation, and may be ere long ye will come further.
However, if thou come no greater length, I entreat thee come this length, that so thou may cry out, I am almost persuaded to embrace christ the Great Salvation, and may be ere long you will come further.
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Now will ye enquire at your selves, am I the person that will give my birth-right for a messe of pottage? Doth my heart say, I will sell my birth-right,
Now will you inquire At your selves, am I the person that will give my birthright for a mess of pottage? Does my heart say, I will fell my birthright,
1. The first Consideration, That the not imbracing of this Great Salvation is one of the greatest acts of folly that can be, Ier. 8: 9. They have rejected the word of the Lord, (and immediatly is subjoyned).
1. The First Consideration, That the not embracing of this Great Salvation is one of the greatest acts of folly that can be, Jeremiah 8: 9. They have rejected the word of the Lord, (and immediately is subjoined).
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And, what wisedom is in them? And so Solomon doth assure you they cannot be wise who neglect this Great Salvation, Prov. 1. 7. Fools despise wisedom and instruction;
And, what Wisdom is in them? And so Solomon does assure you they cannot be wise who neglect this Great Salvation, Curae 1. 7. Fools despise Wisdom and instruction;
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Therefore, may not I say unto you, be who ye will (though ye were the greatest heads of wit in all this place) ye are but stark fools as long as ye neglect this.
Therefore, may not I say unto you, be who you will (though you were the greatest Heads of wit in all this place) you Are but stark Fools as long as you neglect this.
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II. The second Consideration, to provoke you not to slight the Great Salvation, is this ▪ that the ruine and destruction of the slighters of it, is most certain and infallible, Ier. 11. 11. Where (speaking of slighting the Covenant ▪ which is indeed this same Great Salvation) there is a therefore put to the threatning.
II The second Consideration, to provoke you not to slight the Great Salvation, is this ▪ that the ruin and destruction of the slighters of it, is most certain and infallible, Jeremiah 11. 11. Where (speaking of slighting the Covenant ▪ which is indeed this same Great Salvation) there is a Therefore put to the threatening.
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Therefore thus saith the Lord, I will bring evil upon them which they shall not be able to escape I defy you all who are the slighters of this Great Salvation, to finde a back door, when justice shall pursue you:
Therefore thus Says the Lord, I will bring evil upon them which they shall not be able to escape I defy you all who Are the slighters of this Great Salvation, to find a back door, when Justice shall pursue you:
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For there is n• door to escape if ye imbrace not this Great Salvation: But the earth will disclose your iniquity, and heaven will declare your sin. III.
For there is n• door to escape if you embrace not this Great Salvation: But the earth will disclose your iniquity, and heaven will declare your since. III.
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where four times hee beggeth of his hearers, that they would give ear and hear his voice (saying) Give ear and hear my voice, •earken and hear my speech.
where four times he beggeth of his hearers, that they would give ear and hear his voice (saying) Give ear and hear my voice, •earken and hear my speech.
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how many alaces wilt thou cry, when thou shalt be passing thorow these dark gates into thy everlasting prison? Wilt thou not then cry out. (O me slighter of the everlasting Salvation) whither am I now going? Alas,
how many alaces wilt thou cry, when thou shalt be passing thorough these dark gates into thy everlasting prison? Wilt thou not then cry out. (Oh me slighter of the everlasting Salvation) whither am I now going? Alas,
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thou art but pla•ing a cord wherewith to bind thy soul eternally in these unquenchable flames, Isa. 2• 22. Be ye not mockers, lest your bonds be ma• strong;
thou art but pla•ing a cord wherewith to bind thy soul eternally in these unquenchable flames, Isaiah 2• 22. Be you not mockers, lest your bonds be ma• strong;
Young men, be 〈 ◊ 〉 not mockers, lest your bonds be made strong• Young women, who are in the flower of yo•• time, mock not, lest your bonds be made strong ▪ But now alas, will there (for all this) •e• person here to day who will be a mockers this Great Salvation? VI. The sixth Consideration, to provoke you not to slight this Great Salvation a•• more, is this, Ye know not but that yo•• dayes may be near a close;
Young men, be 〈 ◊ 〉 not mockers, lest your bonds be made strong• Young women, who Are in the flower of yo•• time, mock not, lest your bonds be made strong ▪ But now alas, will there (for all this) •e• person Here to day who will be a mockers this Great Salvation? VI. The sixth Consideration, to provoke you not to slight this Great Salvation a•• more, is this, You know not but that yo•• days may be near a close;
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Wh• knowest thou, O man or woman, but t•• shall be the last Sermon that ever thou shalt •ear concerning this Great Salvation? And yet for all this, shall we be sent away without one consent to imbrace or receive it? O will ye be perswaded to look to Christ, and so to take him. VII. The seventh consideration, to provoke you not to slight the Great Salvation, is this, that there is a five fold Salvation comprehended under this Great Salvation.
Wh• Knowest thou, Oh man or woman, but t•• shall be the last Sermon that ever thou shalt •ear Concerning this Great Salvation? And yet for all this, shall we be sent away without one consent to embrace or receive it? O will you be persuaded to look to christ, and so to take him. VII. The seventh consideration, to provoke you not to slight the Great Salvation, is this, that there is a five fold Salvation comprehended under this Great Salvation.
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II. Thou shalt have Salvation from thy darknesse, and from thy ignorance? I say unto you who understand no more of God then the stones in the wall, I command you to come forth,
II Thou shalt have Salvation from thy darkness, and from thy ignorance? I say unto you who understand no more of God then the stones in the wall, I command you to come forth,
V. If yee will come and embrace the Great Salvation offered unto you this day, yee shall be helped before yee go hence to sing that song, O death where is thy sting? O grave where is thy victory? Now O will ye come and imbrace this Great Salvation, And yee shall b• more then conquerours thorow Christ who love•• you Are there therefore any here to day that would have victory over the devil,
V. If ye will come and embrace the Great Salvation offered unto you this day, ye shall be helped before ye go hence to sing that song, Oh death where is thy sting? O grave where is thy victory? Now Oh will you come and embrace this Great Salvation, And ye shall b• more then conquerors thorough christ who love•• you are there Therefore any Here to day that would have victory over the Devil,
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But now to presse home this Great Salvation upon you a little further, there are nin• sorts of persons, who are invited to come and partake of this Great Salvation offered this day:
But now to press home this Great Salvation upon you a little further, there Are nin• sorts of Persons, who Are invited to come and partake of this Great Salvation offered this day:
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If there be any here who have nothing to commend them to Christ, but necessity: I say unto all such, O come, come, ••me, and partake of this Great Salvation.
If there be any Here who have nothing to commend them to christ, but necessity: I say unto all such, Oh come, come, ••me, and partake of this Great Salvation.
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IV. Fourthly, These persons are invited •o come (and I wish there were many such) who are weary: But Oh! are there none here to day, who are called weary? Are y•• not weary in pursuit of yours? If there be any such here to day, I say unto you, O weary folk, come, come, come, and partake of this Great Salvation,
IV. Fourthly, These Persons Are invited •o come (and I wish there were many such) who Are weary: But Oh! Are there none Here to day, who Are called weary? are y•• not weary in pursuit of yours? If there be any such Here to day, I say unto you, Oh weary folk, come, come, come, and partake of this Great Salvation,
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or young man, be who thou wilt, O come, and partake of this Great Salvation. VI. Sixthly, Are there any here to day who are called blind? I say, if there be any o• you who think ye want eyes to see the precious excellencies of Christ, I invite you to come and partake of this Great Salvation.
or young man, be who thou wilt, Oh come, and partake of this Great Salvation. VI. Sixthly, are there any Here to day who Are called blind? I say, if there be any o• you who think you want eyes to see the precious excellencies of christ, I invite you to come and partake of this Great Salvation.
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O blind, halt and maimed com• come, and partake of this Great Salvation. VIII. The eighth sort of persons invit•• are these who are sick, therefore if there be •y sick folk here to day, be who ye will, I say ••to you, O come and partake of this Great salvation, For the whole need not the Physician, ••t the sick. IX.
O blind, halt and maimed com• come, and partake of this Great Salvation. VIII. The eighth sort of Persons invit•• Are these who Are sick, Therefore if there be •y sick folk Here to day, be who you will, I say ••to you, Oh come and partake of this Great salvation, For the Whole need not the physician, ••t the sick. IX.
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Ninthly, Are there any here to day who know not their name, or their conditi••, I say unto you, O namelesse folk, come and partake of this Great salvation, come to Christ or the knowledge of your souls condition, •ome as a namelesse one,
Ninthly, are there any Here to day who know not their name, or their conditi••, I say unto you, Oh nameless folk, come and partake of this Great salvation, come to christ or the knowledge of your Souls condition, •ome as a nameless one,
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And therefore I shall •eak a little for discovering of these bars, •hat hinder from imbracing this Great Salvation, that so ye may be the better helped to remove them.
And Therefore I shall •eak a little for discovering of these bars, •hat hinder from embracing this Great Salvation, that so you may be the better helped to remove them.
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for till that be done, Christ may take up that complaint, Ier. 5. 4. Surely they are foolish, they know not the way of the Lord, not the judgement of their God.
for till that be done, christ may take up that complaint, Jeremiah 5. 4. Surely they Are foolish, they know not the Way of the Lord, not the judgement of their God.
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II. The second bar which keepeth many from closing with Christ, is the bar of presumption, for some will cry out, what nee• have I to embrace the Great Salvation? Have I it not already? But I say unto thee, O fool thou art (by all appearance) yet in bondage ▪ O that this evil bar of presumption were put away;
II The second bar which Keepeth many from closing with christ, is the bar of presumption, for Some will cry out, what nee• have I to embrace the Great Salvation? Have I it not already? But I say unto thee, Oh fool thou art (by all appearance) yet in bondage ▪ Oh that this evil bar of presumption were put away;
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I intreat you come this length, to confesse that ye want this Gospel Salvation and that yee are indeed strangers to this Redemption purchased by Christ. III. The third bar that keepeth persons from imbracing this Great Salvation, is the bar of unbelief, yee believe not what wee say to you anent this Great Salvation, I know that some of you are of the Stoicks and Epicures humor, who cry out, What meaneth this man? He seemeth to be the setter forth of some strange God.
I entreat you come this length, to confess that you want this Gospel Salvation and that ye Are indeed Strangers to this Redemption purchased by christ. III. The third bar that Keepeth Persons from embracing this Great Salvation, is the bar of unbelief, ye believe not what we say to you anent this Great Salvation, I know that Some of you Are of the Stoics and Epicureans humour, who cry out, What means this man? He seems to be the setter forth of Some strange God.
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IV. The fourth bar that keepeth persons from imbracing of this Great Salvation, is the bar of discouragement: This strong bar keepeth many so fast, that they cannot imbrace this Great Salvation though it bee freely offered unto them.
IV. The fourth bar that Keepeth Persons from embracing of this Great Salvation, is the bar of discouragement: This strong bar Keepeth many so fast, that they cannot embrace this Great Salvation though it be freely offered unto them.
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and if yee will quite your unbelief and close with Christ in the offer of this Great salvation (by saith) ye shal have no more to do, but eat and drink, and divide the spoil.
and if ye will quite your unbelief and close with christ in the offer of this Great salvation (by Says) you shall have no more to do, but eat and drink, and divide the spoil.
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V. The fifth bar which withholdeth persons from imbracing of this Great Salvation, 〈 ◊ 〉 the bar of unwillingnesse, Yee will not •me to thee, that yee may have life.
V. The fifth bar which withholdeth Persons from embracing of this Great Salvation, 〈 ◊ 〉 the bar of unwillingness, Ye will not •me to thee, that ye may have life.
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why will ye die? Why will ye slight this Great Salvation? O will none of you this day imbrace it! VI. The sixth bar that withholdeth persons from imbracing this Great Salvation, i• the bar of worldly mindednesse: many of you are so fixed to the world, that yee cannot come and close with this Great Salvation.
why will you die? Why will you slight this Great Salvation? O will none of you this day embrace it! VI. The sixth bar that withholdeth Persons from embracing this Great Salvation, i• the bar of worldly Mindedness: many of you Are so fixed to the world, that ye cannot come and close with this Great Salvation.
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The seventh bar which keepeth many from imbracing this Great Salvation, is the bar of hard heartednesse: there hath such 〈 ◊ 〉 stupidity and hardnesse of heart seised upon many, that, let Christ preach as hee will to them (by his Word,
The seventh bar which Keepeth many from embracing this Great Salvation, is the bar of hard heartedness: there hath such 〈 ◊ 〉 stupidity and hardness of heart seized upon many, that, let christ preach as he will to them (by his Word,
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O that strong bar of hardnesse of heart, when shall the omnipoten hand of God break it? VIII. The eighth bar that hindereth many from imbracing this Great Salvation, is the bar of slothfulnesse. Many of you cannot be at the pains to imbrace it:
O that strong bar of hardness of heart, when shall the omnipoten hand of God break it? VIII. The eighth bar that hindereth many from embracing this Great Salvation, is the bar of slothfulness. Many of you cannot be At the pains to embrace it:
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Tell me freely, would ye have us to return this answer to him who sent us, that ye are despisers of the Great Salvation? Say to it, Are there none of you, who (for all this) will consent to partake of this Great Salvation? O captives and prisoners,
Tell me freely, would you have us to return this answer to him who sent us, that you Are despisers of the Great Salvation? Say to it, are there none of you, who (for all this) will consent to partake of this Great Salvation? O captives and Prisoners,
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But, Oh shall the prison doors be •st open, and yet none come forth? But that (I may come to a close) I say yet unto ••on, O poor prisoners go forth, go forth, and partake of this Great Salvation.
But, O shall the prison doors be •st open, and yet none come forth? But that (I may come to a close) I say yet unto ••on, Oh poor Prisoners go forth, go forth, and partake of this Great Salvation.
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and every one of them should answer, I scorn to come forth at this time ▪ would yee not think them exceeding grea• fools? And yet I fear this act of great foll fall out in many of your, hands to day:
and every one of them should answer, I scorn to come forth At this time ▪ would ye not think them exceeding grea• Fools? And yet I Fear this act of great foll fallen out in many of your, hands to day:
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2. Secondly, I would say this to you that it is not without much ground th• this Salvation (offered to you) is called Great Salvation. (I know a little Paper two or three sheets, might contain all t•• salvations that ever any man obtained:
2. Secondly, I would say this to you that it is not without much ground th• this Salvation (offered to you) is called Great Salvation. (I know a little Paper two or three sheets, might contain all t•• salvations that ever any man obtained:
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I intreat ••en enquire at your own hearts, what ye will answer when ye are reproved for slighting of it (Old men, will ye ask at your own hearts, what ye will answer to Christ when he shall propose that question to you Why slighted ye the Great Salvation? Old woman, what will ye answer,
I entreat ••en inquire At your own hearts, what you will answer when you Are reproved for slighting of it (Old men, will you ask At your own hearts, what you will answer to christ when he shall propose that question to you Why slighted you the Great Salvation? Old woman, what will you answer,
why slighted ye th• great Salvation? Can ye imagine any answer unto that question? O dreadfull shall the wrath of God be, that shall be executed upon the slighters of this Great Salvation?
why slighted you th• great Salvation? Can you imagine any answer unto that question? O dreadful shall the wrath of God be, that shall be executed upon the slighters of this Great Salvation?
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what say ye to it? i• it not an excellent Salvation? Is it not 〈 ◊ 〉 free Salvation? Is it not a Great Salvation ▪ Is it not an eternal Salvation? Why then d• ye not welcome it? Can any of you say an•thing to the discommendation of it? I know you cannot? Yea I da• say your own heart are admiring it as most excellent;
what say you to it? i• it not an excellent Salvation? Is it not 〈 ◊ 〉 free Salvation? Is it not a Great Salvation ▪ Is it not an Eternal Salvation? Why then d• you not welcome it? Can any of you say an•thing to the discommendation of it? I know you cannot? Yea I da• say your own heart Are admiring it as most excellent;
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O heaven praise him who is the Author of this Great Salvation, O all ye fowls of the air, praise him who is the Author of this Great Salvation, O fire, hail, snow, vapors, stormy winds and tempests, praise Him who is the Author of this Great Salvation.
O heaven praise him who is the Author of this Great Salvation, Oh all you fowls of the air, praise him who is the Author of this Great Salvation, Oh fire, hail, snow, vapours, stormy winds and tempests, praise Him who is the Author of this Great Salvation.
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and let not this be a day of slighting him? Now where are your hearts at this time? I will tell you where many of your hearts are, they are thinking upon the world:
and let not this be a day of slighting him? Now where Are your hearts At this time? I will tell you where many of your hearts Are, they Are thinking upon the world:
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Now what resolution mind ye to go away with to day? Oh, have ye no resolution beyond what ye had when ye came hither to day? Are there any here who have this resolution, To whom shall we go,
Now what resolution mind you to go away with to day? O, have you no resolution beyond what you had when you Come hither to day? are there any Here who have this resolution, To whom shall we go,
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Or is this your resolution, that through Christs strength (forsake him who will) ye will never forsake him? Or, have ye this resolution ▪ That ye will esteem more highly of the Great Salvation then ever ye did? O that the Lord may keep these in the imaginations of the thoughts of your hearts for ever.
Or is this your resolution, that through Christ strength (forsake him who will) you will never forsake him? Or, have you this resolution ▪ That you will esteem more highly of the Great Salvation then ever you did? Oh that the Lord may keep these in the Imaginations of the thoughts of your hearts for ever.
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But as for you who have no resolutions to imbrace this Great-Salvation, O wherewith shall I commend it unto you? Do not your own necessities commend it? But if nothing can perswade you to come away and imbrace it,
But as for you who have no resolutions to embrace this Great-Salvation, Oh wherewith shall I commend it unto you? Do not your own necessities commend it? But if nothing can persuade you to come away and embrace it,
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For it hath heard all the words of the Law which he hath spoken unto you, Josh. 24. Oh cast your eyes upon these pillars of the house, and stones in the walls:
For it hath herd all the words of the Law which he hath spoken unto you, Josh. 24. O cast your eyes upon these pillars of the house, and stones in the walls:
Is not heaven looking upon you at this time ▪ to see what ye will do with this great offe• of Salvation which I have this day (from the Lord) presented unto you? Now, •• Him, that can perswade you to imbrace thi• Great Salvation, this Gospel Redemption this blessed mystery into which the Angel desire to pry, to Him, Who can bring yo• back from the pit;
Is not heaven looking upon you At this time ▪ to see what you will do with this great offe• of Salvation which I have this day (from the Lord) presented unto you? Now, •• Him, that can persuade you to embrace thi• Great Salvation, this Gospel Redemption this blessed mystery into which the Angel desire to pry, to Him, Who can bring yo• back from the pit;
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and that we are yet in the gall of bitternesse, and in the bond of iniquity, that so we might be provoked to long for the Great Salvation that is in our offer. 2. There are many complaining (and not without much cause) that there is now such a tolleration of Errours:
and that we Are yet in the Gall of bitterness, and in the bound of iniquity, that so we might be provoked to long for the Great Salvation that is in our offer. 2. There Are many complaining (and not without much cause) that there is now such a toleration of Errors:
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There are five glorious Robes wherewith he cloaths himself when he condescendeth to manifest himself to his people ▪ First, He cometh to his own with the garments of Salvation, according to that word, Zech. 9. verse. 9. Rejoyce, O daughter of Sion greatly, shout O daughter of Ierusalem;
There Are five glorious Robes wherewith he clothes himself when he condescendeth to manifest himself to his people ▪ First, He comes to his own with the garments of Salvation, according to that word, Zechariah 9. verse. 9. Rejoice, Oh daughter of Sion greatly, shout Oh daughter of Ierusalem;
ay, your King is come here to day, and will you not fall in love with him when he is cloathed with the garments of Salvation, can ye ever have a more conque•ing sight of Christ,
ay, your King is come Here to day, and will you not fallen in love with him when he is clothed with the garments of Salvation, can you ever have a more conque•ing sighed of christ,
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Secondly, He appeareth to his own sometimes in garmenes dyed in blood, according to that word, Isa ▪ 6. 3. verse 1, 2. Who is this that cometh up from Edom with dyed garments in bloud,
Secondly, He appears to his own sometime in garmenes died in blood, according to that word, Isaiah ▪ 6. 3. verse 1, 2. Who is this that comes up from Edom with died garments in blood,
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And now I say to thee that will not look to Christ when he appears in the garments of Salvation, have ye a heart to refuse him, that have fought such a comba•e for you, who hath trode the winepresse alone, and hath stained all His garments with the bloud of his enemies;
And now I say to thee that will not look to christ when he appears in the garments of Salvation, have you a heart to refuse him, that have fought such a comba•e for you, who hath trodden the winepress alone, and hath stained all His garments with the blood of his enemies;
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to behold the Prince of Heav•n cl•ath•d with our nature; What a sight was that to b• hold him that was cloathed with light as with a garment, to be cloathed with our infirmities, yet he condescended to cloath himself thus, that we might have accesse unto Him and be partake•• of His gifts:
to behold the Prince of Heav•n cl•ath•d with our nature; What a sighed was that to b• hold him that was clothed with Light as with a garment, to be clothed with our infirmities, yet he condescended to cloth himself thus, that we might have access unto Him and be partake•• of His Gifts:
and Song. 5. when she saw him, White and rudy, and the standard bearer of ten thousand, and such was that joyfull sight of Him ▪ when his garments were as the light, and white as the snow which he had at the Transfiguration,
and Song. 5. when she saw him, White and rudy, and the standard bearer of ten thousand, and such was that joyful sighed of Him ▪ when his garments were as the Light, and white as the snow which he had At the Transfiguration,
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Such was the sight Daniel got, in his 10. Chapter, and such was the sight that Iohn got of Christ, Rev. 1 verse. 17. And I would ask at all that are here, what a sight have ye gotten of Christ to day, in which of all these robes have ye seen Him in:
Such was the sighed daniel god, in his 10. Chapter, and such was the sighed that John god of christ, Rev. 1 verse. 17. And I would ask At all that Are Here, what a sighed have you got of christ to day, in which of all these robes have you seen Him in:
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Who ever will let him come, there is nothing that should move you to stay away, O captives bond slaves to Satan, O prisoners of hope, will yee come and partake of the Great Salvation, what holds you from coming away and partaking of it, it is freely offered unto you:
Who ever will let him come, there is nothing that should move you to stay away, Oh captives bound slaves to Satan, Oh Prisoners of hope, will ye come and partake of the Great Salvation, what holds you from coming away and partaking of it, it is freely offered unto you:
Secondly, This Great Salvation, is a compleat Salvation, that is offered unto you to day, this is clear, Luk. 1. vers. 17. That we might bee saved from our enemies,
Secondly, This Great Salvation, is a complete Salvation, that is offered unto you to day, this is clear, Luk. 1. vers. 17. That we might be saved from our enemies,
Would ye know the difference between Christs coming to thi• Salvation, and your coming to it, it is this Christ was forced to travell through all th• armies of the Justice of God;
Would you know the difference between Christ coming to thi• Salvation, and your coming to it, it is this christ was forced to travel through all th• armies of the justice of God;
O come and take it, and have it, and there shall be no more priging. Fifthly, It is an everlasting Salvation, that ye shall enjoy the fruits of throughout eternity,
O come and take it, and have it, and there shall be no more priging. Fifthly, It is an everlasting Salvation, that you shall enjoy the fruits of throughout eternity,
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as is clear, Heb. 9. 13. He became the author of eternal redemption unto us, it is a Salvation that the devil can never be able to take out of your hand,
as is clear, Hebrew 9. 13. He became the author of Eternal redemption unto us, it is a Salvation that the Devil can never be able to take out of your hand,
Luk. 1. verse 71. compared with vers. 74 it is, That we being saved, may serve him without fear in holinesse and righteousnesse, all the dayes of our life.
Luk. 1. verse 71. compared with vers. 74 it is, That we being saved, may serve him without Fear in holiness and righteousness, all the days of our life.
is there not peace to be found through this Salvation, is there not liberty to be found through this Salvation, is there not eternal enjoyment of God to be found through this Salvation;
is there not peace to be found through this Salvation, is there not liberty to be found through this Salvation, is there not Eternal enjoyment of God to be found through this Salvation;
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Christ is the Author of it, and we conceive, Christ may be said to be the Author of this Salvation, in these respects, 1. He is the meritorious cause that did procure it, it was the price of his bloud that was laid down for to purchase this Great Salvation. 2. He is the fountain from whence it floweth, according to that word which we have cited.
christ is the Author of it, and we conceive, christ may be said to be the Author of this Salvation, in these respects, 1. He is the meritorious cause that did procure it, it was the price of his blood that was laid down for to purchase this Great Salvation. 2. He is the fountain from whence it flows, according to that word which we have cited.
3. He is the person that fitteth our spirits for partaking of it, and it is he that removeth mountains out of the way, that we may have fair accesse unto the Great Salvation. 4. It is he that must perswade our hearts to imbrace and take hold of it.
3. He is the person that fits our spirits for partaking of it, and it is he that Removeth Mountains out of the Way, that we may have fair access unto the Great Salvation. 4. It is he that must persuade our hearts to embrace and take hold of it.
He is indeed the person that commendeth 〈 ◊ 〉 and doth point forth this Great Salvation unto us, He is the noble Minister of it, it began first to be preached by him.
He is indeed the person that commends 〈 ◊ 〉 and does point forth this Great Salvation unto us, He is the noble Minister of it, it began First to be preached by him.
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that ye may try your selves, I shall give you some evidences of the persons that are near unto this Great Salvation. 1. Is thy estimation of the Great Salvation increased, be what it was in the morning when thou came hi•her;
that you may try your selves, I shall give you Some evidences of the Persons that Are near unto this Great Salvation. 1. Is thy estimation of the Great Salvation increased, be what it was in the morning when thou Come hi•her;
Is thy estimation of the great Gospel Salvation a foot higher then it was in the morning, I say unto thee, thou are not far from the Great Salvation ▪ Come away. 2. Is thy desire after the Great Salvation increased be what it was in the morning;
Is thy estimation of the great Gospel Salvation a foot higher then it was in the morning, I say unto thee, thou Are not Far from the Great Salvation ▪ Come away. 2. Is thy desire After the Great Salvation increased be what it was in the morning;
Hath thou stronger desires after the Great Salvation, then before thou came hither, that is an evidence thou art not far from it. 3. Is thy thoughts of thy necessity of the Great Salvation greater then they were:
Hath thou Stronger Desires After the Great Salvation, then before thou Come hither, that is an evidence thou art not Far from it. 3. Is thy thoughts of thy necessity of the Great Salvation greater then they were:
And is thy opinion and thoughts of saving thy self, lesse then they were before thou camest hithe•? Art thou forced to cry out, none but Christ can save me? I say thou art not far from the Great Salvation: Will thou come away.
And is thy opinion and thoughts of Saving thy self, less then they were before thou camest hithe•? Art thou forced to cry out, none but christ can save me? I say thou art not Far from the Great Salvation: Will thou come away.
I say, If thou be sensible of thy bonds and imprisonment, and crying out, O thou that was anointed from eternity, to proclaim liberty to the captives,
I say, If thou be sensible of thy bonds and imprisonment, and crying out, Oh thou that was anointed from eternity, to proclaim liberty to the captives,
and the opening of the prison to them that are bound, O hasten and come away and redeem me, even poor me, sinking, sinning, perishing, self destroying me, thou art not far from the Great Salvation. 4. Art thou a person who beginneth to weep because thou hast been so long a stanger to Christ, and the Great Salvation:
and the opening of the prison to them that Are bound, Oh hasten and come away and Redeem me, even poor me, sinking, sinning, perishing, self destroying me, thou art not Far from the Great Salvation. 4. Art thou a person who begins to weep Because thou hast been so long a stanger to christ, and the Great Salvation:
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But now in the third place, let me give you some evidence• by which ye may know more clearly, whither or no ye have imbraced this Great Salvation, that ye may know your selves,
But now in the third place, let me give you Some evidence• by which you may know more clearly, whither or not you have embraced this Great Salvation, that you may know your selves,
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and that ye walk not down to your grave with a lie in your right hand ▪ The first evidence of a person that hath imbraced the Great Salvation, is, that he wil• have a high esteem of the Saviour and Author of the Great Salvation:
and that you walk not down to your grave with a lie in your right hand ▪ The First evidence of a person that hath embraced the Great Salvation, is, that he wil• have a high esteem of the Saviour and Author of the Great Salvation:
Hast thou •• matchlesse esteem of matchlesse Christ th• Saviour of the world, that is a speaking evidence unto thee, thou art a partaker of th• Great Salvation:
Hast thou •• matchless esteem of matchless christ th• Saviour of the world, that is a speaking evidence unto thee, thou art a partaker of th• Great Salvation:
I say, if thou hast been made a partaker of the Gospel of Salvation, thou wilt strive to keep thy self from the power of these things that once triumphed over thee.
I say, if thou hast been made a partaker of the Gospel of Salvation, thou wilt strive to keep thy self from the power of these things that once triumphed over thee.
After this, (saith he) I beheld, and lo, a great multitude of all people which •o man could number, of all people, nations and languages stood before the throne,
After this, (Says he) I beheld, and lo, a great multitude of all people which •o man could number, of all people, Nations and languages stood before the throne,
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yea, what a day shall it be, when thou shal the cloathed with these excellent garments that are made mention of Isa. 6. ver. 10. for hee hath cloathed thee with the garments of Salvation, and hee hath covered thee with the robe of righteousnesse: O what robes are these? Did yee ever see such excellent robes at these must bee? I think wee will misken our selves;
yea, what a day shall it be, when thou shall the clothed with these excellent garments that Are made mention of Isaiah 6. ver. 10. for he hath clothed thee with the garments of Salvation, and he hath covered thee with the robe of righteousness: Oh what robes Are these? Did ye ever see such excellent robes At these must be? I think we will misken our selves;
and neglect •he Great Salvation? I would ask this at you, Think yee it will not be most sad, that Christ should tell this in heaven of you to night, I was preached to a pack of stones, that none of them would love me:
and neglect •he Great Salvation? I would ask this At you, Think ye it will not be most sad, that christ should tell this in heaven of you to night, I was preached to a pack of stones, that none of them would love me:
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Will yee not bee feared that this report shall be carried back to heaven of you? For what report can Christ carry back but this? Now is the cord of this Great Salvation let down unto you:
Will ye not be feared that this report shall be carried back to heaven of you? For what report can christ carry back but this? Now is the cord of this Great Salvation let down unto you:
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put on your harnesse, ye shall not boast when you put it off again, the wrath and fury of God shall come upon thee to the uttermost if ye imbrace not this Great Salvation.
put on your harness, you shall not boast when you put it off again, the wrath and fury of God shall come upon thee to the uttermost if you embrace not this Great Salvation.
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and ended all their contests, but there is no discharge of his war that shall be concluded betwixt Christ and you, it shall become an eternal and most terrible War, which shall be but beginning when time is ended:
and ended all their contests, but there is no discharge of his war that shall be concluded betwixt christ and you, it shall become an Eternal and most terrible War, which shall be but beginning when time is ended:
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Now, old •en are ye perswaded to imbrace it? Let •e ob•est you by the beauty of Christ, come and partake of the Great Salvation, ye that ••e travelling upon the borders of erernity.
Now, old •en Are you persuaded to embrace it? Let •e ob•est you by the beauty of christ, come and partake of the Great Salvation, you that ••e traveling upon the borders of erernity.
Am I content to take Christ and the Great Salvation? O blest, blest, blest be• He that is the Author of this Great Salvation and bles• be hee that gets any of the ends of the cord of the Great Salvation, that we sink not under the wrath and fury of the Lord Come and imbrace this Great Salvation:
Am I content to take christ and the Great Salvation? O blessed, blessed, blessed be• He that is the Author of this Great Salvation and bles• be he that gets any of the ends of the cord of the Great Salvation, that we sink not under the wrath and fury of the Lord Come and embrace this Great Salvation:
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for what can yee have if yee want it? and what can y•• want if yee have it? I shall say no more but close with that word, Isa. 62. vers. 21 Behold, the Lord hath proclaimed to the end of the world, to those that are far off;
for what can ye have if ye want it? and what can y•• want if ye have it? I shall say no more but close with that word, Isaiah 62. vers. 21 Behold, the Lord hath proclaimed to the end of the world, to those that Are Far off;
Psal. 89. 48. What man (is he that) liveth and shall not see death, &c. IT is very hard to determine, where all that are here shall be within thirty years:
Psalm 89. 48. What man (is he that) lives and shall not see death, etc. IT is very hard to determine, where all that Are Here shall be within thirty Years:
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And ere long the shadows of death shall bee sitting upon our eye lids, and our eye strings shall begin to break, Therefore I would the more seriously inquire at you;
And ere long the shadows of death shall be sitting upon our eye lids, and our eye strings shall begin to break, Therefore I would the more seriously inquire At you;
what would ye think if death were approaching this night unto you? Think yee that Jesus Christ is gone up to prepare a place for you? even for you? Surely I think wee are all near to eternity;
what would you think if death were approaching this night unto you? Think ye that jesus christ is gone up to prepare a place for you? even for you? Surely I think we Are all near to eternity;
and there are some hearing mee to day, whom I defy the whole world to assure, that ever they shall hear another Sermon ▪ Therefore, I intreat ▪ you all to hear this preaching,
and there Are Some hearing me to day, whom I defy the Whole world to assure, that ever they shall hear Another Sermon ▪ Therefore, I entreat ▪ you all to hear this preaching,
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where will we flee for rest, and where will we leave our glory? Old rich men where will ye flee when death assaults you? Old poor men, where will ye flee when death assaults you? Old women, where will ye flee when death assaults you? Young women, where will yee flee when death assaults you? It was an ancient observation of David, Psal. 39. 5. that God had made his daye• as an hand breadth;
where will we flee for rest, and where will we leave our glory? Old rich men where will you flee when death assaults you? Old poor men, where will you flee when death assaults you? Old women, where will you flee when death assaults you? Young women, where will ye flee when death assaults you? It was an ancient observation of David, Psalm 39. 5. that God had made his daye• as an hand breadth;
which either may relate to the four fold estate of man, viz ▪ hi• infancy, his child-hood, his man-hood, and his old age: O it may relate to the four-fold time of his life, viz. his morning, his forenoon, his afternoon,
which either may relate to the four fold estate of man, videlicet ▪ hi• infancy, his childhood, his manhood, and his old age: Oh it may relate to the fourfold time of his life, viz. his morning, his forenoon, his afternoon,
Quest. 1. Whether is it lawfull for any to desire to die and to return unto their long and endlesse home? whether it be lawfull for one to cry out, O time, time, flee away (and all my shadows let them be gone ) that so long eternity may come?
Quest. 1. Whither is it lawful for any to desire to die and to return unto their long and endless home? whither it be lawful for one to cry out, Oh time, time, flee away (and all my shadows let them be gone) that so long eternity may come?
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I long greatly till the twentieth one year of my age come, when my minority shall be overpast, that I may be entered heir to that matchlesse inheritance.
I long greatly till the twentieth one year of my age come, when my minority shall be overpast, that I may be entered heir to that matchless inheritance.
1. I say, it is lawfull to desire to die, when it floweth from a desire of uninterupted fellowship and communion with Christ, and conjunction with him:
1. I say, it is lawful to desire to die, when it flows from a desire of uninterrupted fellowship and communion with christ, and conjunction with him:
untill I get Christ ▪ untill I get these naked and immediate imbracements of that noble Plant of renow• the flour of the stalk of Iesse, who is the light of the higher house, the eternal admiration of Angels?
until I get christ ▪ until I get these naked and immediate embracements of that noble Plant of renow• the flour of the stalk of Iesse, who is the Light of the higher house, the Eternal admiration of Angels?
and from a desire to partake of these excellen• things that are there, this is clear, 2 Cor. 5. 4 ▪ We groan being burdened, or as the word is We groan, as they who are pressed under a heavy burden, that we may be cloathed upon, &c ▪ What aileth you to groan so Paul? O saith he, I groan that mortality may be swallowe• up of life. III. It is lawfull to desire to die, when it floweth from a desire to be freed from the body of death:
and from a desire to partake of these excellen• things that Are there, this is clear, 2 Cor. 5. 4 ▪ We groan being burdened, or as the word is We groan, as they who Are pressed under a heavy burden, that we may be clothed upon, etc. ▪ What aileth you to groan so Paul? Oh Says he, I groan that mortality may be swallowe• up of life. III. It is lawful to desire to die, when it flows from a desire to be freed from the body of death:
Doubtlesse, Paul desired to die on this account, when he cryed out ▪ Rom. 7. 24. O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death? He longeth greatly for the day, Wherein hee should be made white like the wings of a dove, covered with silver, whose feathers are of yellow gold.
Doubtless, Paul desired to die on this account, when he cried out ▪ Rom. 7. 24. Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death? He Longeth greatly for the day, Wherein he should be made white like the wings of a dove, covered with silver, whose Feathers Are of yellow gold.
O saith Paul, I am as one impatient till I be above, where I shall be cloathed with these excellent and cleanly robes, The righteousnesse of Christ. Oh, saith Paul, I think every day as a year, till I be possessed of that Kingdom where Sathan cannot tempt,
Oh Says Paul, I am as one impatient till I be above, where I shall be clothed with these excellent and cleanly robes, The righteousness of christ. O, Says Paul, I think every day as a year, till I be possessed of that Kingdom where Sathan cannot tempt,
yet such was Ionahs desire, chap. 4. 23. Ionah thought his credit and reputation (which was his idol) was gone, and could never be regained: therefore he wished to die.
yet such was Jonahs desire, chap. 4. 23. Jonah Thought his credit and reputation (which was his idol) was gone, and could never be Regained: Therefore he wished to die.
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But I say unto you, when your desires of death are not accompanied with desires of heaven, suspect them. 2. I would say this, that there are some who will have ten desires for death ▪ when they will not have one for the death of the body of death;
But I say unto you, when your Desires of death Are not accompanied with Desires of heaven, suspect them. 2. I would say this, that there Are Some who will have ten Desires for death ▪ when they will not have one for the death of the body of death;
It hath been observed, that some who have much desired to die, when death came, have cryed out, O spare a little that I may recover strength, &c. 4. There is a great difference between a desire to die, and death it self.
It hath been observed, that Some who have much desired to die, when death Come, have cried out, Oh spare a little that I may recover strength, etc. 4. There is a great difference between a desire to die, and death it self.
Caution 1. Thy desires to live (when thou are summoned to die) should not be peremptory, but with submission to the will of God, that if it bee his pleasure to remove thee presently out of time, thou should bee content to die.
Caution 1. Thy Desires to live (when thou Are summoned to die) should not be peremptory, but with submission to the will of God, that if it be his pleasure to remove thee presently out of time, thou should be content to die.
his desire to live was th•• hee might have more victory over his Idols, as if hee had said, my desire to live is, that I may have strength to wrestle with, and overcome my Idols:
his desire to live was th•• he might have more victory over his Idols, as if he had said, my desire to live is, that I may have strength to wrestle with, and overcome my Idols:
and without all controversie, Hezekiahs desire was a most precious and well grounded desire: However, I would say this unto thee, that thou shouldest examine thy desires to live,
and without all controversy, Hezekiah's desire was a most precious and well grounded desire: However, I would say this unto thee, that thou Shouldst examine thy Desires to live,
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Now in the words which are read unto you, there are these six things which may be clearly observed from them. I. First, That it is a most clear and infallible truth, •at all persons shall once see death:
Now in the words which Are read unto you, there Are these six things which may be clearly observed from them. I. First, That it is a most clear and infallible truth, •at all Persons shall once see death:
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as it is also clear in that word (who) Who is he that liveth and shall not see death? IV ▪ Fourthly, That the certainty of this, that once we shall die should be still keeped in our minde,
as it is also clear in that word (who) Who is he that lives and shall not see death? IV ▪ Fourthly, That the certainty of this, that once we shall die should be still keeped in our mind,
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Sixthly, We shall take notice of this from the context, that the Christian who is much in minding the brevity of his life, will believe the certainty of his death, the Psalmist was speaking of the shortnesse of his life in the preceeding verse,
Sixthly, We shall take notice of this from the context, that the Christian who is much in minding the brevity of his life, will believe the certainty of his death, the Psalmist was speaking of the shortness of his life in the preceding verse,
although I confesse few of you beleeveth it, yet said the woman of Tek•ah, 2 Sam. 14. We must all die and be like water spilt upon the ground that cannot be gathered up again, &c. God doth not accept the person of any, and Iob 30. 32. I know thou wilt bring me to death,
although I confess few of you Believeth it, yet said the woman of Tek•ah, 2 Sam. 14. We must all die and be like water spilled upon the ground that cannot be gathered up again, etc. God does not accept the person of any, and Job 30. 32. I know thou wilt bring me to death,
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I remember of one Philip King of Macedonia, who had one substitute for this very end, to cry at his Chamber door every morning, Memento mori, Memento mori, Memento mori, Remember thou art to die,
I Remember of one Philip King of Macedonia, who had one substitute for this very end, to cry At his Chamber door every morning, Memento Mori, Memento Mori, Memento Mori, remember thou art to die,
and it is reported to have been the practice of the Nobles of Greece, and in the day wherein their Emperour was Crowned, that they presented a Marblestone unto him,
and it is reported to have been the practice of the Nobles of Greece, and in the day wherein their Emperor was Crowned, that they presented a Marblestone unto him,
Secondly, I shall give you some Considerations to presse you to prepare for death. Thirdly, I shall give you some Directions to help you to prepare for Death:
Secondly, I shall give you Some Considerations to press you to prepare for death. Thirdly, I shall give you Some Directions to help you to prepare for Death:
O Christians, and expectants of heaven, are ye not afraid lest yee be nighted before ye have walked the half of your journey? For if yee bee nighted on your journey to heaven,
O Christians, and expectants of heaven, Are you not afraid lest ye be nighted before you have walked the half of your journey? For if ye be nighted on your journey to heaven,
There is no work (saith Solomon ) in the grave; therefore, O be active. III. The faith of this Truth, that we must all die, will help a Christian to be exceeding mortified to the things of a present world.
There is no work (Says Solomon) in the grave; Therefore, Oh be active. III. The faith of this Truth, that we must all die, will help a Christian to be exceeding mortified to the things of a present world.
Paul was much in the meditation of his change, which made him, 2 Cor. 4. 18. to overlook these things that are temporary, while we look not (saith he) to the things that are seen, which are temporal,
Paul was much in the meditation of his change, which made him, 2 Cor. 4. 18. to overlook these things that Are temporary, while we look not (Says he) to the things that Are seen, which Are temporal,
but to the things which are not seen, which are eternal, therefore, chap. 5. 1. Knowing that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God,
but to the things which Are not seen, which Are Eternal, Therefore, chap. 5. 1. Knowing that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God,
an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens, Therefore in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be cloathed upon with our house which is from heaven.
an house not made with hands, Eternal in the heavens, Therefore in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven.
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What aileth you Paul (might one have said) may ye not take a look of the world (no saith he) For I know that if this earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, I have a house with God, not made with hands, but eternal in the heavens:
What aileth you Paul (might one have said) may you not take a look of the world (no Says he) For I know that if this earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, I have a house with God, not made with hands, but Eternal in the heavens:
And, 1 Cor. 7. 24. The fashions of this world passe away, Therefore, •aith he, vers. 32. I would have you without carefulnesse, caring how to please the Lord.
And, 1 Cor. 7. 24. The fashions of this world pass away, Therefore, •aith he, vers. 32. I would have you without carefulness, caring how to please the Lord.
But I think many of us will be found like Saul hid among the stuffe, that is, we will be lying amongst the middest of the pleasures of this passing world:
But I think many of us will be found like Saul hid among the stuff, that is, we will be lying among the midst of the pleasures of this passing world:
O blessed is the person who hath these thoughts of the world all along his way, which he shall have of it at death? Have not the most cursed wretches been forced to cry forth, Oh, I would give ten thousand worlds for Christ? Have not some persons (who have had the Moon upon their head,
O blessed is the person who hath these thoughts of the world all along his Way, which he shall have of it At death? Have not the most cursed wretches been forced to cry forth, O, I would give ten thousand world's for christ? Have not Some Persons (who have had the Moon upon their head,
as is clear, Iob 31. 13. compared with vers. 14. where Iob reckoning over many good deeds done by himself, saith, What then shall I do when God riseth up? and when he visiteth, what shall I answer him? As if he had said, Sirs mistake me not, I am not boasting much of my self,
as is clear, Job 31. 13. compared with vers. 14. where Job reckoning over many good Deeds done by himself, Says, What then shall I do when God Riseth up? and when he Visiteth, what shall I answer him? As if he had said, Sirs mistake me not, I am not boasting much of my self,
for I could not have done otherwise, else what should I do when God riseth up? How could I answer to God if I had done otherwise? I think it were a notable practice for each of you,
for I could not have done otherwise, Else what should I do when God Riseth up? How could I answer to God if I had done otherwise? I think it were a notable practice for each of you,
when he riseth up to reprove me, if I should yeeld unto thee? Likewise, Eccles 11. 9. Where Solomon, disswading young men to pursue after vanity, bringeth this as a reason.
when he Riseth up to reprove me, if I should yield unto thee? Likewise, Eccles 11. 9. Where Solomon, dissuading young men to pursue After vanity, brings this as a reason.
V. When a Christian liveth within the sight of this Truth, that he shall once see death, it shall make him exceeding patient under every crosse wherewith he meeteth;
V. When a Christian lives within the sighed of this Truth, that he shall once see death, it shall make him exceeding patient under every cross wherewith he meeteth;
He was sure that the knowledge of his end would put him in a sober and patient frame. VI. The sixth advantage is this, The faith of approaching death, will teach the the person that hath it, to study saving wisedome, This is clear, Psal. 90. 12. Where David putteth up this request, So teach us to number our dayes, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdome.
He was sure that the knowledge of his end would put him in a Sobrium and patient frame. VI. The sixth advantage is this, The faith of approaching death, will teach the the person that hath it, to study Saving Wisdom, This is clear, Psalm 90. 12. Where David putteth up this request, So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto Wisdom.
are we not all nearer to eternity to day, then we were yesterday? VII. The seventh advantage, attending the faith of approaching Death, is this, That it will make a Christian very carefull in preparing for Death.
Are we not all nearer to eternity to day, then we were yesterday? VII. The seventh advantage, attending the faith of approaching Death, is this, That it will make a Christian very careful in preparing for Death.
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1. First, When we go to visit some persons on their death bed, they are like unto Nabal, their heart is dying and sinking (like unto a stone) within them;
1. First, When we go to visit Some Persons on their death Bed, they Are like unto Nabal, their heart is dying and sinking (like unto a stone) within them;
they are no more affected with death, then if it were a fancy; (alas for the great stupidity that hath overtaken many) therefore I intreat you delay not your repentance till death, left the Lord take away your wit,
they Are no more affected with death, then if it were a fancy; (alas for the great stupidity that hath overtaken many) Therefore I entreat you Delay not your Repentance till death, left the Lord take away your wit,
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I shall only say to such, to go down to the gr•ve with convictions in their breast, not making use of Christ, is to go down to hell 〈 ◊ 〉 a ca•••e in their hand to let them see the way:
I shall only say to such, to go down to the gr•ve with convictions in their breast, not making use of christ, is to go down to hell 〈 ◊ 〉 a ca•••e in their hand to let them see the Way:
And scarce do we find any in such a frame, O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death? Therefore I say unto you all who are here, O will ye mind death before it take hold on you. Oh mind your work now;
And scarce do we find any in such a frame, Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death? Therefore I say unto you all who Are Here, Oh will you mind death before it take hold on you. O mind your work now;
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for ye will find that death shall be work enough for it self, though ye leave no work till then. VIII. The eight advantage that attendeth the Christian believing this truth, that once he must die, is this, death will not be so terrible to him as it is unto many when it cometh.
for you will find that death shall be work enough for it self, though you leave no work till then. VIII. The eight advantage that attends the Christian believing this truth, that once he must die, is this, death will not be so terrible to him as it is unto many when it comes.
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they will say unto death, at Ahab said to Elijah Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? Surely, ••ath will take you and bring you to the judgement seat of Christ;
they will say unto death, At Ahab said to Elijah Hast thou found me, Oh mine enemy? Surely, ••ath will take you and bring you to the judgement seat of christ;
but death will propose this question to such a person, Lovest thou him more then these? Lovest thou him more then thy wife? More then thy house? More then thy friends? But your unwillingnesse to die, giveth us much ground to fear that many have little love to Christ,
but death will propose this question to such a person, Lovest thou him more then these? Lovest thou him more then thy wife? More then thy house? More then thy Friends? But your unwillingness to die, gives us much ground to Fear that many have little love to christ,
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but when death came, it made them take down the count to the half, therefore seeing death will try the reality of thine enjoyments, O prepare for it. 4. Death will try thy patience.
but when death Come, it made them take down the count to the half, Therefore seeing death will try the reality of thine enjoyments, Oh prepare for it. 4. Death will try thy patience.
for there are some persons who have communicated and prayed, &c. as right as any in this generation, who (for all that) will not find six duties wherein they can find satisfaction at death:
for there Are Some Persons who have communicated and prayed, etc. as right as any in this generation, who (for all that) will not find six duties wherein they can find satisfaction At death:
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yea, albeit thou thought these had been forgotten, death will let thee see them standing between thee and the light of his countenance. 8. Death will accurately try thy Mortification:
yea, albeit thou Thought these had been forgotten, death will let thee see them standing between thee and the Light of his countenance. 8. Death will accurately try thy Mortification:
Therefore, O prepare for death, that ye may die well, seeing ye are to die but once. III. The third consideration to presse you to mind death, is this, That they are pronounced blessed who die in the Lord, Rev. 14. 13. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, O let that provoke you to prepare for death, that so you may die in the Lord, that is the only way to make you eternally happy.
Therefore, Oh prepare for death, that you may die well, seeing you Are to die but once. III. The third consideration to press you to mind death, is this, That they Are pronounced blessed who die in the Lord, Rev. 14. 13. Blessed Are the dead which die in the Lord, Oh let that provoke you to prepare for death, that so you may die in the Lord, that is the only Way to make you eternally happy.
O then is it not needfull for thee, to put all thy work by thy hand before thy latter end come? Wherefore I may say to you as Moses said in his Song, Deut. 32. 29. O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end.
Oh then is it not needful for thee, to put all thy work by thy hand before thy latter end come? Wherefore I may say to you as Moses said in his Song, Deuteronomy 32. 29. Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would Consider their latter end.
but their works shall not be forgotten, as is clear from that forecited place, Revel. 14. 13. They rest from their labours, and their works follow them:
but their works shall not be forgotten, as is clear from that forecited place, Revel. 14. 13. They rest from their labours, and their works follow them:
and is not that a glorious advantage? VI. The sixth consideration to presse you to prepare for death, is this, viz. That death may come upon you ere ye be awar:
and is not that a glorious advantage? VI. The sixth consideration to press you to prepare for death, is this, viz. That death may come upon you ere you be aware:
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I think that noble practice of Paul exceeding worthy of imitation, 1 Cor. 15. 13. I die dayly, which (I think) doth comprehend these three things. 1. That Paul had death alwayes in his sight. 2. It comprehendeth this, that he endeavoured to keep such a frame,
I think that noble practice of Paul exceeding worthy of imitation, 1 Cor. 15. 13. I die daily, which (I think) does comprehend these three things. 1. That Paul had death always in his sighed. 2. It comprehendeth this, that he endeavoured to keep such a frame,
as that every moment he should be ready to die, so that whensoever death should put the summonds in his hand, he should be content to answer. 3. It comprehendeth this, that he laboured to lay aside and remove all things out of the way, that might detain him from laying down his tabernacle.
as that every moment he should be ready to die, so that whensoever death should put the summonds in his hand, he should be content to answer. 3. It comprehendeth this, that he laboured to lay aside and remove all things out of the Way, that might detain him from laying down his tabernacle.
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O saith Paul, I labour so to clear my self of all hinderances, as that when ever I shall be summoned to remove out of time, I may willingly lay down my life.
O Says Paul, I labour so to clear my self of all hindrances, as that when ever I shall be summoned to remove out of time, I may willingly lay down my life.
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Therefore I would ask you this question, viz. when did you make your last testament? I think it were suitable for us to be renewing our latter will every day;
Therefore I would ask you this question, viz. when did you make your last Testament? I think it were suitable for us to be renewing our latter will every day;
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for in so doing, Paul made an excellent testament, the better of which, none that died since have made, 2 Tim. 4. 7, 8. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have keeped the faith;
for in so doing, Paul made an excellent Testament, the better of which, none that died since have made, 2 Tim. 4. 7, 8. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have keeped the faith;
These are very sweet articles, and then he addeth, Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousnesse, which the Lord, the righteous Iudge shall give me at that day:
These Are very sweet Articles, and then he adds, Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge shall give me At that day:
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Direct. 1. I intreat you, be much in preparation for death every day, for it is even a preparation for heaven, to be taking a sight of your grave and latter end every day.
Direct. 1. I entreat you, be much in preparation for death every day, for it is even a preparation for heaven, to be taking a sighed of your grave and latter end every day.
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Now we come to the second thing which we observed from the words, viz. That this truth, that we shall once see death, is not much believed by many of us.
Now we come to the second thing which we observed from the words, viz. That this truth, that we shall once see death, is not much believed by many of us.
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I. Evidence, Doth not the unspeakable stupidity that have overtaken many, say, that we are not a people prepared for death? Alas, many of us would find our selves in a most stupid temper if we were presently to die;
I Evidence, Does not the unspeakable stupidity that have overtaken many, say, that we Are not a people prepared for death? Alas, many of us would find our selves in a most stupid temper if we were presently to die;
IV. Evidence, That we are not prepared, is our not endeavouring to live within sight of our interest in God ▪ Oh if wee were prepared for death, durst we live in so much uncertainty of our interest in God,
IV. Evidence, That we Are not prepared, is our not endeavouring to live within sighed of our Interest in God ▪ O if we were prepared for death, durst we live in so much uncertainty of our Interest in God,
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O what will yee answer to that Challenge, when Death shall present it to you? Death will say (or rather thine own Conscience at Death) what ailed thee to sin away so many hours, without either Praying, Reading,
O what will ye answer to that Challenge, when Death shall present it to you? Death will say (or rather thine own Conscience At Death) what ailed thee to since away so many hours, without either Praying, Reading,
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These challenges will be laid home to thy door, therefore think on them. III. Challenge, Death will charge you for a formal hypocriticall way of going about duties:
These challenges will be laid home to thy door, Therefore think on them. III. Challenge, Death will charge you for a formal hypocritical Way of going about duties:
but I charge you, be thinking what ye will answer, for it may be that these convictions shall ly on your consciences, that even this day ye have heard two searching Sermons,
but I charge you, be thinking what you will answer, for it may be that these convictions shall lie on your Consciences, that even this day you have herd two searching Sermons,
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and ye went to such a Communion, but had no other end before your eyes but to be seen of men? I intreat you consider presently what ye will answer to these.
and you went to such a Communion, but had no other end before your eyes but to be seen of men? I entreat you Consider presently what you will answer to these.
What will Conscience say to that, when death shall table it before you? I tell you what ye must then answer, O cursed I, that ever refused Christ in the Gospel,
What will Conscience say to that, when death shall table it before you? I tell you what you must then answer, Oh cursed I, that ever refused christ in the Gospel,
and ye would not come, I invited you when ye were thirty years old, and ye would not come, I invited you when sixty years old, and ye would not come:
and you would not come, I invited you when you were thirty Years old, and you would not come, I invited you when sixty Years old, and you would not come:
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when he shall put home this challenge unto you, therefore think seriously upon it, how ye will answer to it. VI. Challenge, will be for your sinning oftentimes against Light, and O how sad and painfull a challenge will that be at the day of Death!
when he shall put home this challenge unto you, Therefore think seriously upon it, how you will answer to it. VI. Challenge, will be for your sinning oftentimes against Light, and Oh how sad and painful a challenge will that be At the day of Death!
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and say, O how often have I deserted Christ and imbraced my idols upon a small temdtation? Now I intreat you be thinking what ye will answer to these seven most material Challenges which certainly shall be presented to you at death.
and say, Oh how often have I deserted christ and embraced my Idols upon a small temdtation? Now I entreat you be thinking what you will answer to these seven most material Challenges which Certainly shall be presented to you At death.
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that so let death propose never so many challenges unto you ▪ ye may answer them all as David did, viz. God hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, (and that will answer all your challenges) though my house be not so with God,
that so let death propose never so many challenges unto you ▪ you may answer them all as David did, viz. God hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, (and that will answer all your challenges) though my house be not so with God,
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Consideration 3. If ye delay your closing with Christ, till death seise upon you, ye shall never be able to make up that losse, For will the dead rise and praise God? Or shall any come from the land of forgetfulnesse, to take hold upon a crucified Saviour? Therefor, O will ye take him for your Salvation.
Consideration 3. If you Delay your closing with christ, till death seize upon you, you shall never be able to make up that loss, For will the dead rise and praise God? Or shall any come from the land of forgetfulness, to take hold upon a Crucified Saviour? Therefore, Oh will you take him for your Salvation.
If ye can sing that pleasant song, O how may ye be comforted, when your eye strings shall begin to break? O how happy is hee who can say, Though I walk through the shadow of death,
If you can sing that pleasant song, Oh how may you be comforted, when your eye strings shall begin to break? O how happy is he who can say, Though I walk through the shadow of death,
And the day is coming wherein thou shalt cry out, O slighter of the Great Salvation that I am, I would give ten thousand worlds for one Sermon again that I once heard, wherein Christ was freely offered to me, when thou shalt bee tormented without hope of remedy;
And the day is coming wherein thou shalt cry out, Oh slighter of the Great Salvation that I am, I would give ten thousand world's for one Sermon again that I once herd, wherein christ was freely offered to me, when thou shalt be tormented without hope of remedy;
