The spiritual warfare, or, Some sermons concerning the nature of mortification, right exercise, and spiritual advantages thereof whereunto are added other two sermons, concerning the mystery of contentment : being the substance of ten sermons never heretofore printed / by Mr. Andrew Gray, late minister of the gospel at Glasgow.
WHen the sword of the justice of God was coming down upon us, then our blessed Lord Iesus, in the infinite depth of his unsearchable love and compassion to self-destroying sinners, cryed forth with a loud voice, that justice might hold the hand ▪ And as that ram sacrificed for Isaac, so was he willingly content to be caught in a thicket, and to become a spotlesse and everlasting sacrifice for sinners.
WHen the sword of the Justice of God was coming down upon us, then our blessed Lord Iesus, in the infinite depth of his unsearchable love and compassion to Self-destroying Sinners, cried forth with a loud voice, that Justice might hold the hand ▪ And as that ram sacrificed for Isaac, so was he willingly content to be caught in a thicket, and to become a spotless and everlasting sacrifice for Sinners.
But, notwithstanding he hath died for our sins, and risen for our righteousness, yet hath he given to all his followers a spiritual warfare to accomplish,
But, notwithstanding he hath died for our Sins, and risen for our righteousness, yet hath he given to all his followers a spiritual warfare to accomplish,
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We confesse, God might easily have served an Inhibition on all our spiritual enemies, that they should no more oppose themselves against a believer after Justification,
We confess, God might Easily have served an Inhibition on all our spiritual enemies, that they should no more oppose themselves against a believer After Justification,
but He in the depth of his unsearchable wisdome, and, we may say likewise, infinit love towards his own, hath so contrived their way to heaven, that thorow many afflictions and tribulations in our spiritual warfare, we must enter there;
but He in the depth of his unsearchable Wisdom, and, we may say likewise, infinite love towards his own, hath so contrived their Way to heaven, that thorough many afflictions and tribulations in our spiritual warfare, we must enter there;
when our feet shall stand within the gates of the new Ierusalem, and when we shall receive these two glorious and everlasting badges of our victory, a crown set upon our head, having this written upon it, It endureth for ever; A motto which could never be engraven upon any Crown here below;
when our feet shall stand within the gates of the new Ierusalem, and when we shall receive these two glorious and everlasting badges of our victory, a crown Set upon our head, having this written upon it, It Endureth for ever; A motto which could never be engraven upon any Crown Here below;
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and fitten down upon a Throne which is established for ever. And we conceive, much divine reflection and holy contemplation upon that precious recompence of reward,
and fitten down upon a Throne which is established for ever. And we conceive, much divine reflection and holy contemplation upon that precious recompense of reward,
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and that high and unconceivable pitch of dignity unto which belivers and overcomers are to be advanced, would make us with much cheerfulness and alacrity undergo this spiritual warfare.
and that high and unconceivable pitch of dignity unto which believers and overcomers Are to be advanced, would make us with much cheerfulness and alacrity undergo this spiritual warfare.
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O! put on so much holy generosity and spiritual ambition, that though Satan should offer unto thee all the Kingdoms of the world, that thou may fall down and worship him, thou mayest cry forth in holy zeal and indignation, Get the hehind me Sathan;
OH! put on so much holy generosity and spiritual ambition, that though Satan should offer unto thee all the Kingdoms of the world, that thou may fallen down and worship him, thou Mayest cry forth in holy zeal and Indignation, Get the hehind me Sathan;
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and except we be helped by the candle of the Lord that discovereth the inward parts of the belly, to know these mysterious subtilties of him, whose name is A deceiver, they will remain still riddles and mysteries to us.
and except we be helped by the candle of the Lord that Discovereth the inward parts of the belly, to know these mysterious subtleties of him, whose name is A deceiver, they will remain still riddles and Mysteres to us.
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But since we are compassed about with this body of death, and there is a law in our members rebelling against the law of our minde, we should be much in groaning for the day of our redemption,
But since we Are compassed about with this body of death, and there is a law in our members rebelling against the law of our mind, we should be much in groaning for the day of our redemption,
when the lawfull captive may be delivered, and the prey taken from the mighty, and that blessed decree may come forth, O prisoners of hope, go forth and shew your selves.
when the lawful captive may be Delivered, and the prey taken from the mighty, and that blessed Decree may come forth, Oh Prisoners of hope, go forth and show your selves.
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and if once we have sealed this treaty and agreement with our Idols, what can they require more at our hands? We conceive, we may sadly allude unto that word, that there is not one amongst fourty thousand in Israel, with whom there is a spear and sheild seen in contending in this holy warfare.
and if once we have sealed this treaty and agreement with our Idols, what can they require more At our hands? We conceive, we may sadly allude unto that word, that there is not one among fourty thousand in Israel, with whom there is a spear and shield seen in contending in this holy warfare.
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In the words we conceive first, there is a sweet and pleasant emphasis in that word ( me ) speaking so much, that if infinite power and grace were capable of any limitation,
In the words we conceive First, there is a sweet and pleasant emphasis in that word (me) speaking so much, that if infinite power and grace were capable of any limitation,
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if there were an impossibility for grace to save any sinner, it should be impossible for grace to have saved him who was the chiefest of sinners, and lesse then the least of all Saints.
if there were an impossibility for grace to save any sinner, it should be impossible for grace to have saved him who was the chiefest of Sinners, and less then the least of all Saints.
And if each Christian did look upon himself as the greatest debter to the Justice of God, his debt to the infinite grace of God should appear more singular.
And if each Christian did look upon himself as the greatest debtor to the justice of God, his debt to the infinite grace of God should appear more singular.
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This is clear, Rom. 5. last, and that is a remarkable word which is there, that grace may reign, the word in the original doth signifie so much, that grace may play the King, NONLATINALPHABET,
This is clear, Rom. 5. last, and that is a remarkable word which is there, that grace may Reign, the word in the original does signify so much, that grace may play the King,,
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There is much noise and rumour of complaints amongst people in these dayes of the exchange of governments, from one species of government to another, we shall leave these debates unto men who desire to exercise their spirits about them:
There is much noise and rumour of complaints among people in these days of the exchange of governments, from one species of government to Another, we shall leave these debates unto men who desire to exercise their spirits about them:
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but sure we are of this, that those who are given up to this change, shall have it passe as most legitimat and lawfull, by the divine approbation, both of angels,
but sure we Are of this, that those who Are given up to this change, shall have it pass as most legitimate and lawful, by the divine approbation, both of Angels,
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Thirdly, the way that Paul taketh here to propose his complaint under the strong prevalency of the body of death, by way of question who shall deliver me? doth not import any hesitation about his perswasion of certainty, that he at last should sing a song of triumph over his lusts;
Thirdly, the Way that Paul Takes Here to propose his complaint under the strong prevalency of the body of death, by Way of question who shall deliver me? does not import any hesitation about his persuasion of certainty, that he At last should sing a song of triumph over his Lustiest;
Now to come more particulary to the words, after Paul hath most divinely, set forth that woful opposition and contradiction, that was betwixt the unrenewed part and the renewed,
Now to come more particular to the words, After Paul hath most divinely, Set forth that woeful opposition and contradiction, that was betwixt the unrenewed part and the renewed,
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but from his original guilt, which here he calleth the body of this death, not only because corruption is a thing which may be easily discerned and known to us, it being (so to speak) a thing which may fall under the object of our sight, being no spirit but a body;
but from his original guilt, which Here he calls the body of this death, not only Because corruption is a thing which may be Easily discerned and known to us, it being (so to speak) a thing which may fallen under the Object of our sighed, being no Spirit but a body;
but also because of these great multitudes of corruptions that flow from that root of original sin, it having so many different members and parts which are so diversified and so compleat, that they may make up a body, which body if it be intertained, shall certainly bring and occasion death.
but also Because of these great Multitudes of corruptions that flow from that root of original since, it having so many different members and parts which Are so diversified and so complete, that they may make up a body, which body if it be entertained, shall Certainly bring and occasion death.
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So when he is under the strong convictions of his guilt, and hath had a compleat discovery of himself, you may see his exercise holden forth in these words, O wretched man, the word in the original NONLATINALPHABET, signifieth one that is wearied with troublesome and continual combats, with little apparent successe,
So when he is under the strong convictions of his guilt, and hath had a complete discovery of himself, you may see his exercise held forth in these words, Oh wretched man, the word in the original, signifies one that is wearied with troublesome and continual combats, with little apparent success,
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this captive exile was hastning to be delivered, and looking out at the windowes of his Prison-house, waiting till the Jaylor should come and open the doors,
this captive exile was hastening to be Delivered, and looking out At the windows of his Prison house, waiting till the Jailor should come and open the doors,
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when we begin more eminently to have a beeing ▪ But may we not be ashamed and blush, that we are not more in uttering those inexpressible sighs and groans of the spirit, under the conviction of our sinfulnesse,
when we begin more eminently to have a being ▪ But may we not be ashamed and blush, that we Are not more in uttering those inexpressible sighs and groans of the Spirit, under the conviction of our sinfulness,
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since this holy man, who had, no doubt, attained unto a great length in mortification, who had plucked out many right eyes, and cut off many right hands, and oft times returned victor after war, was so much in groaning under his corruption.
since this holy man, who had, no doubt, attained unto a great length in mortification, who had plucked out many right eyes, and Cut off many right hands, and oft times returned victor After war, was so much in groaning under his corruption.
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ye conceive that it is a lesson to be practised, and learned by those in a lower classe, and those who are learning (so to speak) the Rudiments of Christianity,
you conceive that it is a Lesson to be practised, and learned by those in a lower class, and those who Are learning (so to speak) the Rudiments of Christianity,
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and not to be exercised by those, who are now advanced unto the high classe of Christianity, that being, (as it were in our apprehension) a degrading of your selves from that pitch of perfection unto which in your imagination you have attained:
and not to be exercised by those, who Are now advanced unto the high class of Christianity, that being, (as it were in our apprehension) a degrading of your selves from that pitch of perfection unto which in your imagination you have attained:
there is somewhat of that implyed in that word, Act. 24. 16. And it is more clearly pressed, Col. 3: 5. Eph. 6. 13. and, 1 Cor. 5. 7. And, no doubt,
there is somewhat of that employed in that word, Act. 24. 16. And it is more clearly pressed, Col. 3: 5. Ephesians 6. 13. and, 1 Cor. 5. 7. And, no doubt,
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and, did we take up sin in its wofull effects, that it worketh death, and involveth us under the curse of a living God, we would be more constant in this spiritual warfare.
and, did we take up since in its woeful effects, that it works death, and involveth us under the curse of a living God, we would be more constant in this spiritual warfare.
So that I conceive if God were coming to give a name to the Christians of this generation, he might call us, Isfachar, because we do now croutch down under two burdens,
So that I conceive if God were coming to give a name to the Christians of this generation, he might call us, Isfachar, Because we do now croutch down under two burdens,
and even those that are more refined and tender in their walk in those dayes, he might call them Reuben, because they are unstable as water, which marreth their excellency.
and even those that Are more refined and tender in their walk in those days, he might call them Reuben, Because they Are unstable as water, which marreth their excellency.
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And first we conceive, that it is without debate and controversie, that a man altogether unregenerate, by natures light may be put on to mortifie (if so we may speak) and contradict those sins, which are most sensual and grosse;
And First we conceive, that it is without debate and controversy, that a man altogether unregenerate, by nature's Light may be put on to mortify (if so we may speak) and contradict those Sins, which Are most sensual and gross;
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though we confesse, thorow the depravement of our nature, those sins, which fall under the sphere of natures mortification, are now abridged unto a small sum, it being not now refined and clear,
though we confess, thorough the depravement of our nature, those Sins, which fallen under the sphere of nature's mortification, Are now abridged unto a small sum, it being not now refined and clear,
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Secondly, another sort may, from some common qualification, oppose some sins, as those that are of more heroick and refined spirits, will have detestation against covetousnesse and other sins of that nature,
Secondly, Another sort may, from Some Common qualification, oppose Some Sins, as those that Are of more heroic and refined spirits, will have detestation against covetousness and other Sins of that nature,
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and studies to have an outward conformity unto the law of God, notwithstanding of that inward and secret antipathy, against the strictnesse of his law;
and studies to have an outward conformity unto the law of God, notwithstanding of that inward and secret antipathy, against the strictness of his law;
yea more, a natural man who hath some predominant evil, may endeavour and will atempt to wrestle against that sin, which is in a direct line of opposition against it;
yea more, a natural man who hath Some predominant evil, may endeavour and will attempt to wrestle against that since, which is in a Direct line of opposition against it;
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And we confesse, it is a difficulty even to attain that length of endeavour in mortification, which the natural man by these things which we have spoken may attain to.
And we confess, it is a difficulty even to attain that length of endeavour in mortification, which the natural man by these things which we have spoken may attain to.
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we do not deny but a natural man may wrestle against vain thoughts, and have some small opposition, against the stirring of corruption within his own bosome,
we do not deny but a natural man may wrestle against vain thoughts, and have Some small opposition, against the stirring of corruption within his own bosom,
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but we conceive, that there are these two secret sins which a natural man is not at all taken up in wrestling against, at least very little, viz. his original corruption, and his unbelief; whereas one that is really godly, is much taken up in bearing down these.
but we conceive, that there Are these two secret Sins which a natural man is not At all taken up in wrestling against, At least very little, viz. his original corruption, and his unbelief; whereas one that is really godly, is much taken up in bearing down these.
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and that good man that is recorded in the Gospel, who cryed forth, Lord I believe, help my unbelief, was much taken up in wrestling against his unbelief;
and that good man that is recorded in the Gospel, who cried forth, Lord I believe, help my unbelief, was much taken up in wrestling against his unbelief;
and certainly, one that never was taken up in wrestling against these two (at least in some small measure and degree) he may hesitate much whether or not he was ever seriously engaged in this holy warfare.
and Certainly, one that never was taken up in wrestling against these two (At least in Some small measure and degree) he may hesitate much whither or not he was ever seriously engaged in this holy warfare.
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O! but if many that passe under the notion of Professors were posed, when they did enter into the lists with original corruption, there are many who without breach of truth might say, they never knew what it was to contend against it:
OH! but if many that pass under the notion of Professors were posed, when they did enter into the lists with original corruption, there Are many who without breach of truth might say, they never knew what it was to contend against it:
And this certainly speaks forth much of our ignorance of original guilt; And believe me, there is more difformity unto the Image of God in original sin,
And this Certainly speaks forth much of our ignorance of original guilt; And believe me, there is more difformity unto the Image of God in original since,
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And it is but in vain for a Christian to attempt the mortification and cutting off of branches, till once he study to pluck up the root, which doth bear wormwood and gall.
And it is but in vain for a Christian to attempt the mortification and cutting off of branches, till once he study to pluck up the root, which does bear wormwood and Gall.
somewhat of which is pointed out, Ps. 78. 34, 35. Now this difference is clear in Ioseph and Paul, who made the holinesse of God, the great topicks and common place whence they did produce all their arguments for contradicting sin,
somewhat of which is pointed out, Ps. 78. 34, 35. Now this difference is clear in Ioseph and Paul, who made the holiness of God, the great topics and Common place whence they did produce all their Arguments for contradicting since,
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as Paul in this Chapter, and Ioseph in that precious sentence, Shall I do this, and sin against God? but Cain, who was a man cut off from the right hand of the Lord, had another principle of contradicting and wrestling against his lusts, My punishment is greater then I can bear, Gen. 4. 13. And hence is it that a natural man doth never oppose sin,
as Paul in this Chapter, and Ioseph in that precious sentence, Shall I do this, and since against God? but Cain, who was a man Cut off from the right hand of the Lord, had Another principle of contradicting and wrestling against his Lustiest, My punishment is greater then I can bear, Gen. 4. 13. And hence is it that a natural man does never oppose since,
But sure it argues a divine and heroick spirit, and most suteable to them, who have Christ in them their hope of glory, that though there were neither any regard or remuneration of their obedience,
But sure it argues a divine and heroic Spirit, and most suitable to them, who have christ in them their hope of glory, that though there were neither any regard or remuneration of their Obedience,
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neither any punishment of their disobedience, yet simple desire to please God, and not to profane his holinsse which he loveth, doth tye them to obedience.
neither any punishment of their disobedience, yet simple desire to please God, and not to profane his holinsse which he loves, does tie them to Obedience.
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and that precious triple chain, binding them to obedience, and inducing them to mortifie their lusts, to wit, the holinesse of God, the fear to interrupt communion and fellowship with him, and the love of Christ, they may question whether or not ever they were seriously engaged in this holy warfare:
and that precious triple chain, binding them to Obedience, and inducing them to mortify their Lustiest, to wit, the holiness of God, the Fear to interrupt communion and fellowship with him, and the love of christ, they may question whither or not ever they were seriously engaged in this holy warfare:
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this is clear in Haman. Esth. 3. 5. in Saul. 1 Sam, 24. 16, 17. and following verses compared with 1 Sam. 26. 2. and in the Scribes and Pharisees, Matth. 23. 25. But, the mortification that the Gospel requireth, quireth is of a higher nature, Gal. 5. 24. where we are commanded to crucifie the flesh with the affections and lusts;
this is clear in Haman. Esth. 3. 5. in Saul. 1 Sam, 24. 16, 17. and following Verses compared with 1 Sam. 26. 2. and in the Scribes and Pharisees, Matthew 23. 25. But, the mortification that the Gospel requires, quireth is of a higher nature, Gal. 5. 24. where we Are commanded to crucify the Flesh with the affections and Lustiest;
and mortifying of sin, and this maketh it the more difficult, that sins which are really mortified, sometimes a Christian may be overtaken to commit, which I conceive seldome or never holds of sins that are more gross,
and mortifying of since, and this makes it the more difficult, that Sins which Are really mortified, sometime a Christian may be overtaken to commit, which I conceive seldom or never holds of Sins that Are more gross,
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Yet, these things may a little point forth the difference, first, a Christian who hath sin mortified, is filled with much divine joy and satisfaction in the mortifying of it, which we conceive partly doth proceed from this, that a Christian,
Yet, these things may a little point forth the difference, First, a Christian who hath since mortified, is filled with much divine joy and satisfaction in the mortifying of it, which we conceive partly does proceed from this, that a Christian,
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when he is honoured to mortifie a lust, he ordinarily then receives the intimation of his peace and interest in God, in a more lively and spiritual way.
when he is honoured to mortify a lust, he ordinarily then receives the intimation of his peace and Interest in God, in a more lively and spiritual Way.
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somewhat of this is pointed out to us, Rom. 8. 13. and, Rom. 7. 24. compared with vers. 25. Thirdly, the difference may be known by this, that when a man hath been much in the exercise of fasting and prayer for the mortifying of such a lust and idol,
somewhat of this is pointed out to us, Rom. 8. 13. and, Rom. 7. 24. compared with vers. 25. Thirdly, the difference may be known by this, that when a man hath been much in the exercise of fasting and prayer for the mortifying of such a lust and idol,
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there is somewhat of this pointed forth, Matth. 17. 20, 21. where it is said, that power of casting out of devils goeth not forth but by fasting and prayer.
there is somewhat of this pointed forth, Matthew 17. 20, 21. where it is said, that power of casting out of Devils Goes not forth but by fasting and prayer.
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We conceive the place is principally to be understood concerning the faith of miracles, though by proportion and analogy it may hold of sanctifying faith:
We conceive the place is principally to be understood Concerning the faith of Miracles, though by proportion and analogy it may hold of sanctifying faith:
a man that doth attain such a length, as really to mortifie and crucifie any lust, is much taken up in the exercise of praise, Rom. 7. 25. 1 Cor. 15. 55, 56, 57. he is under conviction of his duty to blesse the Lord though he is also convinced of an impossibility of blessing him as he ought to be:
a man that does attain such a length, as really to mortify and crucify any lust, is much taken up in the exercise of praise, Rom. 7. 25. 1 Cor. 15. 55, 56, 57. he is under conviction of his duty to bless the Lord though he is also convinced of an impossibility of blessing him as he ought to be:
O! what heavenly Elogies and Songs of praise have the Saints penned unto the unsearchable and omnipotent grace of Christ, when they have been enabled to overcome,
OH! what heavenly Eulogies and Songs of praise have the Saints penned unto the unsearchable and omnipotent grace of christ, when they have been enabled to overcome,
and crucifie a lust, Their souls have been enditing a good matter concerning the praises of the King, their tongue hath been as the pen of a ready writer.
and crucify a lust, Their Souls have been enditing a good matter Concerning the praises of the King, their tongue hath been as the pen of a ready writer.
we confesse, Sathan, to weaken our confidence, may assault us with tentations to commit that iniquity, that so we may be brought to call in question our real and spiritual victory over it:
we confess, Sathan, to weaken our confidence, may assault us with tentations to commit that iniquity, that so we may be brought to call in question our real and spiritual victory over it:
this is clear from Esth. 4, 10. compared with the following verses, as likewise from 1 Sam. 24. 16, 17. &c. compared with 1 Sam. 26, 2. The fourth difference;
this is clear from Esth. 4, 10. compared with the following Verses, as likewise from 1 Sam. 24. 16, 17. etc. compared with 1 Sam. 26, 2. The fourth difference;
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this is clear from Act. 24. 16. and Col. 3. 5. and indeed that wofull inconstancy that we have in this spiritual warfare doth evidence our little real engagment in the work.
this is clear from Act. 24. 16. and Col. 3. 5. and indeed that woeful inconstancy that we have in this spiritual warfare does evidence our little real engagement in the work.
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but to these we shall only say this, beware lest that dispensation once meet you, that when ye shall begin to shake your selves of your lusts and of your bands, your strength shall be gone from you,
but to these we shall only say this, beware lest that Dispensation once meet you, that when you shall begin to shake your selves of your Lustiest and of your bans, your strength shall be gone from you,
but the other resting upon the strength of Iehovah, that everlasting strength, this is pointed at, Rom. 8. 13. there is a command, that a wrestling Christian studies alwayes to obey:
but the other resting upon the strength of Jehovah, that everlasting strength, this is pointed At, Rom. 8. 13. there is a command, that a wrestling Christian studies always to obey:
And alace there are many that are living under the apprehension of this warfare, who in the day of their accompts, we fear shall be found never really to have entered in the lists with principalities and powers and spiritual wickednesse.
And alace there Are many that Are living under the apprehension of this warfare, who in the day of their accounts, we Fear shall be found never really to have entered in the lists with principalities and Powers and spiritual wickedness.
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whether we with our ten thousand, were able to meet him that came against us with his twenty thousand, we engaged without the apprehension of difficulty,
whither we with our ten thousand, were able to meet him that Come against us with his twenty thousand, we engaged without the apprehension of difficulty,
Now that which, secondly, we shall speak to, shall be, to those advantages that a Christian may have by being continually taken up in this spiritual warfare.
Now that which, secondly, we shall speak to, shall be, to those advantages that a Christian may have by being continually taken up in this spiritual warfare.
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we conceive it is no wonder that this be the great and general complaint of Christians in these dayes, that they are led captive by the hand of their iniquities,
we conceive it is no wonder that this be the great and general complaint of Christians in these days, that they Are led captive by the hand of their iniquities,
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and to those who are much discouraged with their little successe and apparent victory in this warre, notwithstanding of their constancy in debate with their lusts, we shall only speak that for their comfort by way of allusion, which is Dan. 7. 12. Their dominion shall be taken from them,
and to those who Are much discouraged with their little success and apparent victory in this war, notwithstanding of their constancy in debate with their Lustiest, we shall only speak that for their Comfort by Way of allusion, which is Dan. 7. 12. Their dominion shall be taken from them,
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the dominion of your lusts shall be taken away, though their lives may be prolonged for your exercise and dependence on him for a short time and season:
the dominion of your Lustiest shall be taken away, though their lives may be prolonged for your exercise and dependence on him for a short time and season:
albeit oftimes our discouragement speaks that word which Saul spake to David, 1 Sam. 17. 33. (when we are to wrestle with the devil) thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him,
albeit Oftimes our discouragement speaks that word which Saul spoke to David, 1 Sam. 17. 33. (when we Are to wrestle with the Devil) thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him,
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Secondly, it is the way to attain much divine consolation, as is clear, Rev. 2, 17. To him that overcometh will I give to eat the hidden Manna, which is (as we conceive) in part, he shall have of the consolations of the holy Ghost,
Secondly, it is the Way to attain much divine consolation, as is clear, Rev. 2, 17. To him that Overcometh will I give to eat the hidden Manna, which is (as we conceive) in part, he shall have of the consolations of the holy Ghost,
though it be principally understood of Iesus Christ. O! what a divine contentment and unspeakable solace of mind doth a Christian attain by intertaining a constant enimity against his lusts.
though it be principally understood of Iesus christ. OH! what a divine contentment and unspeakable solace of mind does a Christian attain by entertaining a constant enmity against his Lustiest.
I am perswaded that that which doth interrupt a Christains peace much, is the interruption of that holy and divine enimity, which we ought to have against sin;
I am persuaded that that which does interrupt a Christains peace much, is the interruption of that holy and divine enmity, which we ought to have against since;
then in having an eternity of enjoyment of the most flourishing pleasures in the world: ye may sow in tears in this warfare, but ye shall only reap in joy:
then in having an eternity of enjoyment of the most flourishing pleasures in the world: you may sow in tears in this warfare, but you shall only reap in joy:
but there is a divine transmutation and disproportion betwixt the seed-time of a Christian and his harvest, unspeakable joy can spring off the root of their most bitter sorrows.
but there is a divine transmutation and disproportion betwixt the seedtime of a Christian and his harvest, unspeakable joy can spring off the root of their most bitter sorrows.
Thirdly, it is an excellent way to maintain the faith of our interest in God, this is clear from Rev. 2. 17. where Christ giveth this promise to the overcomers, that he will give them a new name, which holdeth forth their adoption and interest in him, which no man can know, but he that receiveth it;
Thirdly, it is an excellent Way to maintain the faith of our Interest in God, this is clear from Rev. 2. 17. where christ gives this promise to the overcomers, that he will give them a new name, which holds forth their adoption and Interest in him, which no man can know, but he that receives it;
there is somewhat of this pointed out, 2 Tim. 7. 8. I have fought the good fight of faith, and hence he doth infer, that there is laid up for him a crown of righteousnesse, which doth certainly import and include in its bosome, that Paul upon his constant endeavour to wrestle against corruption, did attain to much certainty of overcoming.
there is somewhat of this pointed out, 2 Tim. 7. 8. I have fought the good fight of faith, and hence he does infer, that there is laid up for him a crown of righteousness, which does Certainly import and include in its bosom, that Paul upon his constant endeavour to wrestle against corruption, did attain to much certainty of overcoming.
I think it is altogether impossible for a Christian, intermitting this holy warfare, to intertain any divine or assured perswasion, that there is a blessed issue and period unto his warfare.
I think it is altogether impossible for a Christian, intermitting this holy warfare, to entertain any divine or assured persuasion, that there is a blessed issue and Period unto his warfare.
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And we think it is from this, that of times his own cry out, who can stand before the children of Anak, and do conclude to make to themselves a Captain, and go back unto Egypt:
And we think it is from this, that of times his own cry out, who can stand before the children of Anak, and do conclude to make to themselves a Captain, and go back unto Egypt:
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I think a Christian hath not only that advantage by being constant in this warfare, that he is brought to an assured perswasion that he shall overcome,
I think a Christian hath not only that advantage by being constant in this warfare, that he is brought to an assured persuasion that he shall overcome,
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as likewayes to have our confidence and hope much reposed upon Iesus Christ, who is the Captain of our salvation, that we may be constrained in that day when the blast of the terrible one, is as a blast against the wall,
as likeways to have our confidence and hope much reposed upon Iesus christ, who is the Captain of our salvation, that we may be constrained in that day when the blast of the terrible one, is as a blast against the wall,
and when the archer doth shoot at us, and grievously wound us, to go unto him, whose name is an everlasting strength, that so by his strength we may be inabled to overcome.
and when the archer does shoot At us, and grievously wound us, to go unto him, whose name is an everlasting strength, that so by his strength we may be enabled to overcome.
but we shall likewayes speak a little, to these divine and precious ends that God hath in denying victory to his own, who in some small measure are entertaining a constant enimity against their corruption.
but we shall likeways speak a little, to these divine and precious ends that God hath in denying victory to his own, who in Some small measure Are entertaining a constant enmity against their corruption.
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I am perswaded, that that which made Peter so uncapable to resist the tentations of denying Christ, did much proceed from that word which is Matth. 26. 33. Though all men should be offended because of him,
I am persuaded, that that which made Peter so uncapable to resist the tentations of denying christ, did much proceed from that word which is Matthew 26. 33. Though all men should be offended Because of him,
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Therefore we think, that the first and most excellent way to obtain victory is, to be dwelling under the apprehensions of our own weaknesse to overcome, that holy and divine paradox being alwayes made true, that when we are weak, then are we strong:
Therefore we think, that the First and most excellent Way to obtain victory is, to be Dwelling under the apprehensions of our own weakness to overcome, that holy and divine paradox being always made true, that when we Are weak, then Are we strong:
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hence Paul presseth, 2 Tim. 2. 4. that no man that warreth ought to intangle himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a souldier;
hence Paul Presseth, 2 Tim. 2. 4. that no man that Warreth ought to entangle himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier;
I know nothing so suitable and helpfull for a Christian to overcome, then to be denyed to these three cardinal and fundamental temptations, by which Sathan standeth to allure us, which are the lust of the eye, the lust of the flesh, and the pride of life;
I know nothing so suitable and helpful for a Christian to overcome, then to be denied to these three cardinal and fundamental temptations, by which Sathan Stands to allure us, which Are the lust of the eye, the lust of the Flesh, and the pride of life;
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as is clear from Matth. 26. 41. and Mark. 14. 38. That ought to be the great Motto of a Christian souldier, which ought to be engraven upon his armes ▪ Watch: Watchfulnesse is not only effectual for overcoming in this respect, that it doth discover unto us our temptations,
as is clear from Matthew 26. 41. and Mark. 14. 38. That ought to be the great Motto of a Christian soldier, which ought to be engraven upon his arms ▪ Watch: Watchfulness is not only effectual for overcoming in this respect, that it does discover unto us our temptations,
There is a fourth cause, which is, that we are not much taken up in the exercise of secret prayer, prayer being indeed that noble and spiritual weapon by which Christians do overcome,
There is a fourth cause, which is, that we Are not much taken up in the exercise of secret prayer, prayer being indeed that noble and spiritual weapon by which Christians do overcome,
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as is clear from Matth. 26. 41. and 2 Cor. 12. 7. where Paul, when a messenger of satan was buffeting him, was constrained to beseech the Lord thrice ▪ a practice much unknown by the most part of Christians, who know not what it is to pray without ceasing, when they are tempted much without interruption.
as is clear from Matthew 26. 41. and 2 Cor. 12. 7. where Paul, when a Messenger of satan was buffeting him, was constrained to beseech the Lord thrice ▪ a practice much unknown by the most part of Christians, who know not what it is to pray without ceasing, when they Are tempted much without interruption.
I confesse a Christian may in so far glory in his infirmities, as they give him an occasion to converse more frequently with God, O! but had we spent more of our time in conversing with God, when we were alone, we might have attained many sweet trophies,
I confess a Christian may in so Far glory in his infirmities, as they give him an occasion to converse more frequently with God, OH! but had we spent more of our time in conversing with God, when we were alone, we might have attained many sweet trophies,
There is fifth cause, which is, that we are not much taken up in the exercise of Faith, which is that general peece of armour that Paul doth prescribe unto the Christian, Eph. 6. 16 ▪ Above all things, taking the shield of faith, whereby ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked:
There is fifth cause, which is, that we Are not much taken up in the exercise of Faith, which is that general piece of armour that Paul does prescribe unto the Christian, Ephesians 6. 16 ▪ Above all things, taking the shield of faith, whereby you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked:
now Faith helps a Christian to overcome his temptations and corruptions, wherewith he is assaulted, not only by laying hold on the infinit strength of him who is the Captain of Salvation; but likewayes, Faith is that grace which hath the most subtile and divine eye in taking up the strength of corruption:
now Faith helps a Christian to overcome his temptations and corruptions, wherewith he is assaulted, not only by laying hold on the infinite strength of him who is the Captain of Salvation; but likeways, Faith is that grace which hath the most subtle and divine eye in taking up the strength of corruption:
and I think, if there be any grace by which a Christian doth ascend most to a divine similitude unto the omnipotency of God, it is by the grace of Faith:
and I think, if there be any grace by which a Christian does ascend most to a divine similitude unto the omnipotency of God, it is by the grace of Faith:
This lastly may be a cause, that after some small victory over our lusts, we are ordinarily entangled with security, not knowing what it is to make the victory over one lust, a sweet provocation to the overcoming of another.
This lastly may be a cause, that After Some small victory over our Lustiest, we Are ordinarily entangled with security, not knowing what it is to make the victory over one lust, a sweet provocation to the overcoming of Another.
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I think (if we may allude unto that word which is, Psal. 18. 37) it ought much to be the practice of a Christian, to pursue his enemies till he overtake them,
I think (if we may allude unto that word which is, Psalm 18. 37) it ought much to be the practice of a Christian, to pursue his enemies till he overtake them,
and never to return again till they be consumed, that by the strength of him who is Iehovah, we may run thorow a troup, and by our God we may leap over a wall.
and never to return again till they be consumed, that by the strength of him who is Jehovah, we may run thorough a Troupe, and by our God we may leap over a wall.
or it doth much proceed from this, that we may be kept in a constant dependence upon God, and may intertain a holy and constant correspondence with him:
or it does much proceed from this, that we may be kept in a constant dependence upon God, and may entertain a holy and constant correspondence with him:
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It is certain, that if we were not constrained to walk with God, through a principle of necessity, seldom would we walk with him through a principle of a Duty,
It is certain, that if we were not constrained to walk with God, through a principle of necessity, seldom would we walk with him through a principle of a Duty,
as also, that the grace and power of our blessed Lord Iesus, in helping us to overcome, may be rendered more conspicuous and evident, this being the great stage in which Christs power doth most eminently act and appear over our weaknesse,
as also, that the grace and power of our blessed Lord Iesus, in helping us to overcome, may be rendered more conspicuous and evident, this being the great stage in which Christ power does most eminently act and appear over our weakness,
and believe me, though your corruptions were never so strong, yet at last he shall overcome them, the certainty whereof is made out unto you by this, that your blessed head, hath led captivity captive, and is now exalted at the right hand of Majesty on high:
and believe me, though your corruptions were never so strong, yet At last he shall overcome them, the certainty whereof is made out unto you by this, that your blessed head, hath led captivity captive, and is now exalted At the right hand of Majesty on high:
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and those that are expectants of heaven, which is that woman clothed and adorned with that spotlesse and beautifull righteousnesse of a crucified Saviour, which is pointed out, by her being clothed with the Sun,
and those that Are expectants of heaven, which is that woman clothed and adorned with that spotless and beautiful righteousness of a Crucified Saviour, which is pointed out, by her being clothed with the Sun,
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so it may be supposed, that he who will not take whole Christ, but would have him divided, is not one that is predestinated to the adoption of children:
so it may be supposed, that he who will not take Whole christ, but would have him divided, is not one that is predestinated to the adoption of children:
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we confesse there are many that love Christs coat, rather than his graces, and if they pursue after those, it is more after those graces that are adorning then saving:
we confess there Are many that love Christ coat, rather than his graces, and if they pursue After those, it is more After those graces that Are adorning then Saving:
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and of the last we may say, a hypocrite may endeavour to personat it, but there is alwayes within his bosome some convictions of this little attainment:
and of the last we may say, a hypocrite may endeavour to personat it, but there is always within his bosom Some convictions of this little attainment:
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that the former may be written, as it were in the sand, and the latter might be engraven in the fleshly tables of our heart, and kept constantly upon record:
that the former may be written, as it were in the sand, and the latter might be engraven in the fleshly tables of our heart, and kept constantly upon record:
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Solomon makes mention of four beasts upon the earth which are little and exceeding wise, Prov. 30. 24, 25, 26, 27, 28. all which may teach us some spiritual doctrine;
Solomon makes mention of four beasts upon the earth which Are little and exceeding wise, Curae 30. 24, 25, 26, 27, 28. all which may teach us Some spiritual Doctrine;
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first there are the Ants, who may teach us that grace of divine prudence, and Christian policy, in laying hold on our occasions and opportunities, who though they be not a strong people,
First there Are the Aunts, who may teach us that grace of divine prudence, and Christian policy, in laying hold on our occasions and opportunities, who though they be not a strong people,
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But to come more particularly to the words, you have many precious things concerning Mortification holden forth, which is that precious and cardinal grace of which we intend at this time to speak;
But to come more particularly to the words, you have many precious things Concerning Mortification held forth, which is that precious and cardinal grace of which we intend At this time to speak;
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there is this held forth concerning it, the extensive nature of mortification, that a Christian ought not only to mortifie the flesh, which is original sin, which is so called, not only because of that wofull knot of amity and affection that is betwixt us and our lusts,
there is this held forth Concerning it, the extensive nature of mortification, that a Christian ought not only to mortify the Flesh, which is original since, which is so called, not only Because of that woeful knot of amity and affection that is betwixt us and our Lustiest,
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but it is so called, because sin hath contaminat the whole man, so that from the crown of the head to the sole of the foot, there is nothing that is not defiled,
but it is so called, Because since hath contaminat the Whole man, so that from the crown of the head to the sole of the foot, there is nothing that is not defiled,
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as likewayes, because during our abode in those tents of mortality, we must have this wofull and sad companion ▪ and there is an unchangable and unalterable decree of heaven that during our time of Minority, we should have that bad associat;
as likeways, Because during our Abided in those tents of mortality, we must have this woeful and sad Companion ▪ and there is an unchangeable and unalterable Decree of heaven that during our time of Minority, we should have that bad associate;
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There is this likewayes held forth, the difficulty and painfulnesse of this work under this notion of Crucifying, which was one of the most painfull deaths:
There is this likeways held forth, the difficulty and painfulness of this work under this notion of Crucifying, which was one of the most painful death's:
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we conceive, that there are many who are of that mans humour, who wallowing upon the grasse, cryed forth, utinam hoc esset laborare: there is, no doubt, more difficulty in this then we apprehend, we must not ly in the bed of ease,
we conceive, that there Are many who Are of that men humour, who wallowing upon the grass, cried forth, utinam hoc esset laborare: there is, no doubt, more difficulty in this then we apprehend, we must not lie in the Bed of ease,
we must die mortifying and strugling with our corruptions, and when one of our feet is within the borders of eternity, to be sighing out that lamentation, O wretched man that I am, &c. You have also the intensive nature of mortification, that a Christian should be content with nothing but the death of his lusts, which is held forth in that word, crucifie. O! to bind our self with a holy oath and vow, not to dwell in much contentment, till we have gotten the life of our predominant lust:
we must die mortifying and struggling with our corruptions, and when one of our feet is within the borders of eternity, to be sighing out that lamentation, Oh wretched man that I am, etc. You have also the intensive nature of mortification, that a Christian should be content with nothing but the death of his Lustiest, which is held forth in that word, crucify. OH! to bind our self with a holy oath and Voelli, not to dwell in much contentment, till we have got the life of our predominant lust:
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It is clear not only from Col. 3. 5. Mortifie therefore your members which are upon the earth, but also from 1 Pet. 1. 15, 16. and, 2 Cor. 7. 1. it ought to be our great design and aim to bring all those things in subjection, which stand in opposition to Iesus Christ, and it is the noble prerogative of those young men, 1 Ioh. 2. 13, 14. that they have overcome that wicked one,
It is clear not only from Col. 3. 5. Mortify Therefore your members which Are upon the earth, but also from 1 Pet. 1. 15, 16. and, 2 Cor. 7. 1. it ought to be our great Design and aim to bring all those things in subjection, which stand in opposition to Iesus christ, and it is the noble prerogative of those young men, 1 John 2. 13, 14. that they have overcome that wicked one,
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But we shall speak a little unto this, first, whether or not a Christian can fall again to the committing of that sin which once they have mortified and repented for,
But we shall speak a little unto this, First, whither or not a Christian can fallen again to the committing of that since which once they have mortified and repented for,
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and withall hath received an act of pardon? We conceive indeed (so far as we know) there can be no explicit proof given of such a case in Scripture, that ever any of those that were heirs of the grace of life, did fall into that sin which they had once mortified and repented for:
and withal hath received an act of pardon? We conceive indeed (so Far as we know) there can be no explicit proof given of such a case in Scripture, that ever any of those that were Heirs of the grace of life, did fallen into that since which they had once mortified and repented for:
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doth not that name, that he is a healer of our back-slidings, and the repairer of our breaches, and that name, he will multiply to pardon, speak out that a Saints relapsing into a mortified sin, doth not put him without hope, Is. 55. 7. Hos. 14. 4,
does not that name, that he is a healer of our backslidings, and the repairer of our Breaches, and that name, he will multiply to pardon, speak out that a Saints relapsing into a mortified since, does not put him without hope, Is. 55. 7. Hos. 14. 4,
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if he return and repent, will not his bowels be moved within him, towards a back-sliding heifer? But withall, to provoke you to beware of that sin, to sin after repentance and mortification, we shall propose these things.
if he return and Repent, will not his bowels be moved within him, towards a backsliding heifer? But withal, to provoke you to beware of that since, to sin After Repentance and mortification, we shall propose these things.
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First, such a sin doth creat and beget much hardnesse and stupidity of heart, so that our own back-slidings do reprove us, and become not only our sin, but our punishment;
First, such a since does create and beget much hardness and stupidity of heart, so that our own backslidings do reprove us, and become not only our since, but our punishment;
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and when God hath spoken peace to us, should we again turn to folly? Secondly, there is this to disswade you, that such Apostacy as this, makes a Christian to losse the sense and comfortable assurance of their Interest,
and when God hath spoken peace to us, should we again turn to folly? Secondly, there is this to dissuade you, that such Apostasy as this, makes a Christian to loss the sense and comfortable assurance of their Interest,
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and may not the nature and aggravating circumstances of that sin, make you to eschew it? is it not a sinning against light? is it not a sinning against God,
and may not the nature and aggravating Circumstances of that since, make you to eschew it? is it not a sinning against Light? is it not a sinning against God,
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but that it should be one, whom thou didst condescend to make thy familiar, and to take sweet counsel together with, that hath lift up his heel against thee;
but that it should be one, whom thou didst condescend to make thy familiar, and to take sweet counsel together with, that hath lift up his heel against thee;
and we shall only say this, that it is imprinted upon the effigie of godly Iudah, Gen. 38. 26. that after his first fall with Tamar, he knew her again no more:
and we shall only say this, that it is imprinted upon the effigy of godly Iudah, Gen. 38. 26. that After his First fallen with Tamar, he knew her again no more:
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and knowledge, and joy of the Holy Ghost, then in mortification and humility, though there be a promise for both their growthes, Hos. 14. 5. 6. Now there is this secondly, that we would have you knowing, that there is a divine necessity for Christians to grow somewhat in all the graces of the Spirit,
and knowledge, and joy of the Holy Ghost, then in mortification and humility, though there be a promise for both their growths, Hos. 14. 5. 6. Now there is this secondly, that we would have you knowing, that there is a divine necessity for Christians to grow somewhat in all the graces of the Spirit,
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and to bring forth fruits ▪ even in old age, to be advancing in Mortification, to be ascending up in a divine conformity with God, till we shall be made like unto him:
and to bring forth fruits ▪ even in old age, to be advancing in Mortification, to be ascending up in a divine conformity with God, till we shall be made like unto him:
And more, this is one end of that fulnesse, which was communicat unto Iesus Christ our precious head, ever to make us compleat, Col. 2. 9, 10. And as his fulnesse is for our growth,
And more, this is one end of that fullness, which was communicate unto Iesus christ our precious head, ever to make us complete, Col. 2. 9, 10. And as his fullness is for our growth,
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so our growth is for the making up of his fulnesse, Eph. 1. 23. Mystical Christ will not be compleat, till once all his Members grow up to the stature of the fulnesse of Iesus Christ, and so from that, there is such an invisible knot of union and supernatural relation betwixt us and Christ, that a Christian must grow,
so our growth is for the making up of his fullness, Ephesians 1. 23. Mystical christ will not be complete, till once all his Members grow up to the stature of the fullness of Iesus christ, and so from that, there is such an invisible knot of Union and supernatural Relation betwixt us and christ, that a Christian must grow,
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There is this also that speaks a necessity of a Christians growth in mortification, and all the graces of the spirit, that the faithfulnesse of all the persons of the blessed Trinity, is engaged for this, and is laid in pawn:
There is this also that speaks a necessity of a Christians growth in mortification, and all the graces of the Spirit, that the faithfulness of all the Persons of the blessed Trinity, is engaged for this, and is laid in pawn:
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it is clear that the faithfulnesse of the first person of the blessed Trinity is laid in pledge, from Psal. 92. 14, 15. they shall still bring forth fruit in old age, to shew that the Lord is upright, or faithfull:
it is clear that the faithfulness of the First person of the blessed Trinity is laid in pledge, from Psalm 92. 14, 15. they shall still bring forth fruit in old age, to show that the Lord is upright, or faithful:
which we conceive doth relate to that promise made by the Father to the Son, in that ancient and eternal transaction, Isa. 53. 10. And is not the faithfulnesse of the Son laid in pledge, is not this commandement of the Father laid upon him, that of all that are given to him, he should losse none,
which we conceive does relate to that promise made by the Father to the Son, in that ancient and Eternal transaction, Isaiah 53. 10. And is not the faithfulness of the Son laid in pledge, is not this Commandment of the Father laid upon him, that of all that Are given to him, he should loss none,
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but raise them up at the last day, Joh. 6. 39, 40. so that as Christ must be answerable to his charge, he must present all the gifted ones unto the Father, which presupposeth their growth in grace,
but raise them up At the last day, John 6. 39, 40. so that as christ must be answerable to his charge, he must present all the gifted ones unto the Father, which presupposeth their growth in grace,
and is not the faithfulness of the third person of the blessed Trinity likewayes ingaged in this? in that it is his great work, to apply Christs purchase, to reveal unto us the whole minde of God, and to communicate all things that are needful for us to know,
and is not the faithfulness of the third person of the blessed Trinity likeways engaged in this? in that it is his great work, to apply Christ purchase, to reveal unto us the Whole mind of God, and to communicate all things that Are needful for us to know,
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and bring it unto perfection? all which great works that are committed unto the Holy Ghost to do, have that sweet and precious result, growth in grace. There is this thirdly, that we would have you knowing, that there are some graces of the Spirit, of whose growth,
and bring it unto perfection? all which great works that Are committed unto the Holy Ghost to do, have that sweet and precious result, growth in grace. There is this Thirdly, that we would have you knowing, that there Are Some graces of the Spirit, of whose growth,
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this is clear from Cant. 7. 12. and from Psal. 63 8. where David taketh notice, not only of his following after God, but that his soul did follow hard after him:
this is clear from Cant 7. 12. and from Psalm 63 8. where David Takes notice, not only of his following After God, but that his soul did follow hard After him:
And there is this lastly that we would say, that growing in grace and the fruits of the Spirit, is a mystery that is more taken up by faith, then by sense;
And there is this lastly that we would say, that growing in grace and the fruits of the Spirit, is a mystery that is more taken up by faith, then by sense;
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And there is this ground of it also, because such are much in the exercise of those two cardinal and architectonick graces of the spirit, faith and prayer, by which much divine familiarity and fellowship with God is attained,
And there is this ground of it also, Because such Are much in the exercise of those two cardinal and architectonic graces of the Spirit, faith and prayer, by which much divine familiarity and fellowship with God is attained,
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First, A Christian that is much a victor in this blessed warfare, is oft-times under the dreadful impressions of the Majesty and Holinesse of God, by which those sinful stirrings and motions of his heart are much abated;
First, A Christian that is much a victor in this blessed warfare, is ofttimes under the dreadful impressions of the Majesty and Holiness of God, by which those sinful stirrings and motions of his heart Are much abated;
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by reason of his terrour, he cannot endure himself to be with the fool in the ends of the earth, because such a one hath power over his spirit and rules over it,
by reason of his terror, he cannot endure himself to be with the fool in the ends of the earth, Because such a one hath power over his Spirit and rules over it,
O! but it is much for one, to subject all his thoughts to the obedience of Iesus Christ, to have nothing within him that lifts up the heel against the knowledge and excellency of Iesus Christ: and by the way, it is a wofull and irrational evil, that we lodge Christ in our face,
OH! but it is much for one, to Subject all his thoughts to the Obedience of Iesus christ, to have nothing within him that lifts up the heel against the knowledge and excellency of Iesus christ: and by the Way, it is a woeful and irrational evil, that we lodge christ in our face,
and in our mouth, we speak of him, and seem to love him, but we lodge idols in our heart, that glorious and excellent Mansion, which should be kept for that excellent guest, that immortal King of glory, who is the light of the higher House.
and in our Mouth, we speak of him, and seem to love him, but we lodge Idols in our heart, that glorious and excellent Mansion, which should be kept for that excellent guest, that immortal King of glory, who is the Light of the higher House.
this was an evidence of Pauls growth in Mortification, Rom. 7. 25. 1 Cor. 15. 56, 57, 58. O! but one that hath really tasted of that noble thing, mortifying and pardoning grace, their soul will esteem Christ matchlesse,
this was an evidence of Paul's growth in Mortification, Rom. 7. 25. 1 Cor. 15. 56, 57, 58. OH! but one that hath really tasted of that noble thing, mortifying and pardoning grace, their soul will esteem christ matchless,
then are they put to this, who can exalt him who is by infinit degrees exalted above our blessing and praise? Sometimes a Christian is put to that spiritual posture and heavenly frame, that he cannot make language of his thoughts of Christ, that though his heart could indite a good matter concerning the King,
then Are they put to this, who can exalt him who is by infinite Degrees exalted above our blessing and praise? Sometime a Christian is put to that spiritual posture and heavenly frame, that he cannot make language of his thoughts of christ, that though his heart could indite a good matter Concerning the King,
after the enjoyment of those things again, but rather doth provoke the exercise of sorrowes, that ever that should have been our lot, to have been under the dominion of such lusts and Idols:
After the enjoyment of those things again, but rather does provoke the exercise of sorrows, that ever that should have been our lot, to have been under the dominion of such Lustiest and Idols:
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O! but there are many, to whom remembrance of their lusts will provoke their affections, Ezek. 23. 19. 21. and this speaks much strength of love, that the picture of his Idols, should so much inflame him, and gain his affections;
OH! but there Are many, to whom remembrance of their Lustiest will provoke their affections, Ezekiel 23. 19. 21. and this speaks much strength of love, that the picture of his Idols, should so much inflame him, and gain his affections;
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and I am perswaded, that as one doth obtain successe in this precious warfare, he doth ascend in his spiritual conception of Christ; such an one is endeavouring that evangelick and heavenly captivity of affections, to have them all confined unto Iesus Christ, that precious and excellent object:
and I am persuaded, that as one does obtain success in this precious warfare, he does ascend in his spiritual conception of christ; such an one is endeavouring that evangelic and heavenly captivity of affections, to have them all confined unto Iesus christ, that precious and excellent Object:
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O! but one sight of Iesus Christ, in his matchless and transcendent comlinesse, to behold that divine contemperature, harmony and conjunction of all spiritual graces that are in him, would it not provoke us to cast away our Idols to the Moles and to the Batts,
OH! but one sighed of Iesus christ, in his matchless and transcendent comeliness, to behold that divine contemperature, harmony and conjunction of all spiritual graces that Are in him, would it not provoke us to cast away our Idols to the Moles and to the Bats,
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and should not they losse their beautifull hue and image? O! but eternally to contemplat that infinit Majesty that is in him, sweetly contemperat with his lowlinesse,
and should not they loss their beautiful hue and image? OH! but eternally to Contemplate that infinite Majesty that is in him, sweetly contemperat with his lowliness,
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and his matchlesse condescendency, to see his absolute Soveraignty, and his unparallel'd humility, those things if once they were attained, might make us to cry out, who would not love thee, O King of Nations.
and his matchless condescendency, to see his absolute Sovereignty, and his unparalleled humility, those things if once they were attained, might make us to cry out, who would not love thee, Oh King of nations.
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Now that which we shall lastly speak to shall be this, to show unto you those things that speak and prove our soul-union and heart-conjunction with our Idols, that so we may be provoked to the mortification of them;
Now that which we shall lastly speak to shall be this, to show unto you those things that speak and prove our soul-union and heart-conjunction with our Idols, that so we may be provoked to the mortification of them;
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There is this first, that we imbrace our Idols after frequent convictions of the disadvantages of them, that after they have been seen in their own native collours,
There is this First, that we embrace our Idols After frequent convictions of the disadvantages of them, that After they have been seen in their own native colours,
yet we dandle them upon our knee, like that word, Isa. 57. 10. and that, Ier. 50. 38. they are mad upon their Idols, demented in their pursuits after them;
yet we dandle them upon our knee, like that word, Isaiah 57. 10. and that, Jeremiah 50. 38. they Are mad upon their Idols, demented in their pursuits After them;
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and the fire, who never cry, It is enough: our Idols have two attendants, Impatience, and diligence; we will weary our selves in the fire, to obtain satisfaction to our lusts;
and the fire, who never cry, It is enough: our Idols have two attendants, Impatience, and diligence; we will weary our selves in the fire, to obtain satisfaction to our Lustiest;
and yet, to commit this sin with lifted up hand, is indeed, to sport with the justice of God, or rather to put a bill of defiance in his hand, supposing that we are above the reach of his justice and power.
and yet, to commit this since with lifted up hand, is indeed, to sport with the Justice of God, or rather to put a bill of defiance in his hand, supposing that we Are above the reach of his Justice and power.
and is it not certain, that we kill our convictions in the birth, and makes them to prove abortive? Love to our Idols is that which kills our convictions,
and is it not certain, that we kill our convictions in the birth, and makes them to prove abortive? Love to our Idols is that which kills our convictions,
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and not a Bethaven, a house of Idols, and a cage for all unclean birds, that our spirits may be mansions for that eternal Spirit, and he may have an arbitrary power over us,
and not a Bethaven, a house of Idols, and a cage for all unclean Birds, that our spirits may be mansions for that Eternal Spirit, and he may have an arbitrary power over us,
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and doth not that royal law of liberty and grace enforce this upon us, while it desireth, that we should crucifie our members which are upon the earth ▪ and be aspiring after a divine conformity with the Image of the invisible God;
and does not that royal law of liberty and grace enforce this upon us, while it Desires, that we should crucify our members which Are upon the earth ▪ and be aspiring After a divine conformity with the Image of the invisible God;
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Though we conceive, there be some, that if they would retire themselves a little to behold those subtile and invisible actings of the mystery of iniquity within them and those deep devices of Sathan,
Though we conceive, there be Some, that if they would retire themselves a little to behold those subtle and invisible actings of the mystery of iniquity within them and those deep devices of Sathan,
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and we may say of much of the carnal joy that is amongst us, Such laughter is mad, and such mirth what doth it? we may wish for some retired cottage in the wildernesse, where we may go aside,
and we may say of much of the carnal joy that is among us, Such laughter is mad, and such mirth what does it? we may wish for Some retired cottage in the Wilderness, where we may go aside,
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It is without all debate, that the general and universal evil of our dayes is, that Christians are so little in the exercise of this precious grace of Mortification;
It is without all debate, that the general and universal evil of our days is, that Christians Are so little in the exercise of this precious grace of Mortification;
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and it is certain, that if one from the dead were admitted to write Commentars upon the disadvantages of satisfying the lusts of the flesh, they would point forth marvelous hurt and infinit losse in exercising any of those;
and it is certain, that if one from the dead were admitted to write Commentars upon the disadvantages of satisfying the Lustiest of the Flesh, they would point forth marvelous hurt and infinite loss in exercising any of those;
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as likwayes, if any from above were admitted to write upon the advantages of crucifying the flesh with the affections and lusts thereof, what precious commendation might they give to those that are exercised in those low,
as likewise, if any from above were admitted to write upon the advantages of crucifying the Flesh with the affections and Lustiest thereof, what precious commendation might they give to those that Are exercised in those low,
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for we conceive, that such an one who is spending his precious time in the satisfying of his lusts, doth spend his time betwixt these three, the impatiency of his lusts, which still cry forth, give, give; the impotency and weaknesse of the means he hath to satisfie such lusts,
for we conceive, that such an one who is spending his precious time in the satisfying of his Lustiest, does spend his time betwixt these three, the impatiency of his Lustiest, which still cry forth, give, give; the impotency and weakness of the means he hath to satisfy such Lustiest,
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and certainly, if we may allude to that word, Jer. 48. 10. Cursed be he that keepeth back his sword from blood, he is cursed, that doth not endeavour to crucifie and bring low the seven abominations of his heart, that we may with Naphtali and Zebulun, jeopard our lives unto death in the high places of the field,
and Certainly, if we may allude to that word, Jer. 48. 10. Cursed be he that Keepeth back his sword from blood, he is cursed, that does not endeavour to crucify and bring low the seven abominations of his heart, that we may with Naphtali and Zebulun, jeopard our lives unto death in the high places of the field,
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Now before we shall speak any thing unto those things which we proposed to speak of at the last occasion, we shall speak a little to this, what is the reason that Christians resolutions and purposes to quite such a predominant lust,
Now before we shall speak any thing unto those things which we proposed to speak of At the last occasion, we shall speak a little to this, what is the reason that Christians resolutions and Purposes to quite such a predominant lust,
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and to forsake such an idol, do oft-times evanish without any fruit? All these cords of divine resolution by which they bind themselves, are but as tow and flax before the fire of temptation, they decreeing many things which are not established:
and to forsake such an idol, do ofttimes evanish without any fruit? All these cords of divine resolution by which they bind themselves, Are but as tow and flax before the fire of temptation, they decreeing many things which Are not established:
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the greatest natural abilities which might help men to run and not be weary, and the most promising evidences from themselves, shall fail and be blasted;
the greatest natural abilities which might help men to run and not be weary, and the most promising evidences from themselves, shall fail and be blasted;
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And, secondly, which is a little more mysterious, to believe that Christs strength laid hold on by faith, is as effectual for the crucifying such a lust,
And, secondly, which is a little more mysterious, to believe that Christ strength laid hold on by faith, is as effectual for the crucifying such a lust,
This is likewayes occasioned through this, that ordinarily they determine the mortifying of such a lust rather with their light than with their affections;
This is likeways occasioned through this, that ordinarily they determine the mortifying of such a lust rather with their Light than with their affections;
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This we conceive was the case and practice of those who are made mention of, Ezek. 14. 4, 5. who came to enquire of the Lord, having their Idols in their heart:
This we conceive was the case and practice of those who Are made mention of, Ezekiel 14. 4, 5. who Come to inquire of the Lord, having their Idols in their heart:
This is clearly pointed at, not only, Prov. 13. 4. where it is said, The sluggard desireth, but he hath nothing but more clearly, Pro. 21. 25. The desire of the sluggard stayeth him, and the reason is subjoyned, because his hands refuse to labour:
This is clearly pointed At, not only, Curae 13. 4. where it is said, The sluggard Desires, but he hath nothing but more clearly, Pro 21. 25. The desire of the sluggard stays him, and the reason is subjoined, Because his hands refuse to labour:
and certainly we conceive, this is the most ordinary and incident case unto his own, we either propose this end in mortifying of our lusts, that we may have somewhat whereof to glory,
and Certainly we conceive, this is the most ordinary and incident case unto his own, we either propose this end in mortifying of our Lustiest, that we may have somewhat whereof to glory,
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and to make mention of our righteousnesse, even of ours only; or else we propose this carnal end, of studying to have a name continually amongst the living in Ierusalem, lest that inward mystery of iniquity that is within us be engraven on our fore-heads;
and to make mention of our righteousness, even of ours only; or Else we propose this carnal end, of studying to have a name continually among the living in Ierusalem, lest that inward mystery of iniquity that is within us be engraven on our foreheads;
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and I think certainly, that name may be engraven upon many professors in this age, which Iude giveth them, vers 12. of his Epistle, he calleth them twise dead, that is, not only dead in reality,
and I think Certainly, that name may be engraven upon many professors in this age, which Iude gives them, vers 12. of his Epistle, he calls them twice dead, that is, not only dead in reality,
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I am perswaded, that were we known each one to another, as we are known to him, who hath those seven eyes that run too and fro through the earth, no doubt, we should wonder at the boldnesse of our hope:
I am persuaded, that were we known each one to Another, as we Are known to him, who hath those seven eyes that run too and from through the earth, no doubt, we should wonder At the boldness of our hope:
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and (as we cleared at the last occasion) the advantage of a Mortifying Christian was this, ordinarily such a Christian doth live under the impression of his interest in God, he is admitted to read his name written in the book of life:
and (as we cleared At the last occasion) the advantage of a Mortifying Christian was this, ordinarily such a Christian does live under the impression of his Interest in God, he is admitted to read his name written in the book of life:
and it must certainly be so, that a mortifying Christian is one that liveth under the divine impression of his interest in God, not only because of this, that one who is not mortifying his lusts,
and it must Certainly be so, that a mortifying Christian is one that lives under the divine impression of his Interest in God, not only Because of this, that one who is not mortifying his Lustiest,
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And we shall say this, that a Christian who can keep the faith of his interest, without the exercise of Mortification, may suspect the reality of such assurance:
And we shall say this, that a Christian who can keep the faith of his Interest, without the exercise of Mortification, may suspect the reality of such assurance:
But likewayes it must be so, because of this, that ordinarily God rewardeth a mortifying Christian with the intimation of his peace, he takes them in unto the eternal purposes of his heart,
But likeways it must be so, Because of this, that ordinarily God Rewardeth a mortifying Christian with the intimation of his peace, he Takes them in unto the Eternal Purposes of his heart,
did ye never know what such a thing as this meant, that when ye were most serious in the exercise of Mortification, ye were admitted to behold that precious and everlasting hope? There is this second advantage that a Christian hath by being continually exercised in this blessed warfare,
did you never know what such a thing as this meant, that when you were most serious in the exercise of Mortification, you were admitted to behold that precious and everlasting hope? There is this second advantage that a Christian hath by being continually exercised in this blessed warfare,
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So also the grace of hope is exercised by a Mortifying Christian, for this is its exercise in this blessed warfare, to hold up the crown of immortal glory in its right hand, with this motto engraven upon it, he that persevereth to the end shall be saved,
So also the grace of hope is exercised by a Mortifying Christian, for this is its exercise in this blessed warfare, to hold up the crown of immortal glory in its right hand, with this motto engraven upon it, he that persevereth to the end shall be saved,
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for a Christian where he beholds that divine and unsearchable compassion of Jesus Christ which he exerciseth towards it, in upholding it under its straits, that when the archers shoot at him,
for a Christian where he beholds that divine and unsearchable compassion of jesus christ which he Exerciseth towards it, in upholding it under its straits, that when the archers shoot At him,
There is this third advantage that a Mortifying Christian hath, such a Christian doth most ordinarily meet with most divine solace and intimate communion and fellowship with God; such a Christian is admitted to taste of the honey out of the rock,
There is this third advantage that a Mortifying Christian hath, such a Christian does most ordinarily meet with most divine solace and intimate communion and fellowship with God; such a Christian is admitted to taste of the honey out of the rock,
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Now this this clear from Rev. 2. 17. where that promise is given to the mortifying Christian, that he shall taste of the hidden manna, which is the sweetnesse of Iesus Christ: as likewayes, Rom. 8. 13. If ye through the spirit mortifie the deeds of the flesh, ye shall live:
Now this this clear from Rev. 2. 17. where that promise is given to the mortifying Christian, that he shall taste of the hidden manna, which is the sweetness of Iesus christ: as likeways, Rom. 8. 13. If you through the Spirit mortify the Deeds of the Flesh, you shall live:
There is a mortification that is pleaded for by many in these dayes, whose highest advancement in this precious grace doth not consist in that which it is, in knowing and being convinced of, and mourning over sin;
There is a mortification that is pleaded for by many in these days, whose highest advancement in this precious grace does not consist in that which it is, in knowing and being convinced of, and mourning over since;
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we shall passe no other verdict upon such Antinomian Mortification as this, but only this, it is indeed the Mortification of godlinesse, it is a crucifying of repentance and holinesse, it is a killing of the new man within a Christian,
we shall pass no other verdict upon such Antinomian Mortification as this, but only this, it is indeed the Mortification of godliness, it is a crucifying of Repentance and holiness, it is a killing of the new man within a Christian,
this Mortification is no other thing but Sathan transformed in an angel of light, and this is a peece of that new Gospel which is so much preached in these dayes, which if an angel should bring from heaven, we ought not to believe it:
this Mortification is no other thing but Sathan transformed in an angel of Light, and this is a piece of that new Gospel which is so much preached in these days, which if an angel should bring from heaven, we ought not to believe it:
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There is this fourth advantage that a Christian hath by being continually exercised in this warfare, which is, that such a Christian hath distinct and perfect discoveries, not only of the deceitfulnesse of his own heart,
There is this fourth advantage that a Christian hath by being continually exercised in this warfare, which is, that such a Christian hath distinct and perfect discoveries, not only of the deceitfulness of his own heart,
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There is this last advantage that a Christian hath, by being continually exercised in this precious work of mortification, such an one hath his antipathy and hatred against sin much increased:
There is this last advantage that a Christian hath, by being continually exercised in this precious work of mortification, such an one hath his antipathy and hatred against since much increased:
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as may be clear in this, a Christian will without much difficulty, if he be not tender, commit such things as are not consistent with the exercise of grace within him;
as may be clear in this, a Christian will without much difficulty, if he be not tender, commit such things as Are not consistent with the exercise of grace within him;
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If this question were proposed to many, when they did last set some hours apart to mortifie their sins? the most part should be put to a non-plus, not knowing the last time when they were exercised in this precious warfare.
If this question were proposed to many, when they did last Set Some hours apart to mortify their Sins? the most part should be put to a nonplus, not knowing the last time when they were exercised in this precious warfare.
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And I would only say this, a Christian that can interrupt the work of Mortification for some weeks together, may either suspect that grace is groaning within him, with the groanings of a deadly wounded man;
And I would only say this, a Christian that can interrupt the work of Mortification for Some weeks together, may either suspect that grace is groaning within him, with the groanings of a deadly wounded man;
There is this second disadvantage that attendeth a Christian who interrupteth this warfare, ordinarily such a one doth contract much hardnesse and impenitency of heart;
There is this second disadvantage that attends a Christian who interrupteth this warfare, ordinarily such a one does contract much hardness and impenitency of heart;
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this was clear in the practice of David, who when once he intermitted this war, could write a letter to the killing of godly Uriah, and no mention of smiting of heart:
this was clear in the practice of David, who when once he intermitted this war, could write a Letter to the killing of godly Uriah, and no mention of smiting of heart:
would ye read the original and rise of hardnesse of heart in these dayes amongst us? It is this, Christians are not much in the exercise of Mortification;
would you read the original and rise of hardness of heart in these days among us? It is this, Christians Are not much in the exercise of Mortification;
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how long is it since ye set up an Eben-ezer to God, saying, hitherto to hath be helped me? and when did ye set up trophies and monuments of your victory? We think the Christians of this age, leave sewest and least trophies of their victory in the way to heaven,
how long is it since you Set up an Ebenezer to God, saying, hitherto to hath be helped me? and when did you Set up trophies and monuments of your victory? We think the Christians of this age, leave sewest and least trophies of their victory in the Way to heaven,
A Christian who interrupteth this exercise of mortification, fighteth as we speak, with a doubtful war, not having determined whether the fight shall be in his favour or not;
A Christian who interrupteth this exercise of mortification, fights as we speak, with a doubtful war, not having determined whither the fight shall be in his favour or not;
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and believe me, I know not what shall afford a Christian, more Christian peace and consolation than this, to believe, that be shall put all enemies under his feet, and make them his footstool.
and believe me, I know not what shall afford a Christian, more Christian peace and consolation than this, to believe, that be shall put all enemies under his feet, and make them his footstool.
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when he is passing thorow the first and second gates of death, and when he is to render up an account of his stewardship, hath least perswasion of his interest in God.
when he is passing thorough the First and second gates of death, and when he is to render up an account of his stewardship, hath least persuasion of his Interest in God.
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certainly, the conviction of short-coming in this duty, and the apprehension of eternity and of approaching judgement, are two sweet companions together:
Certainly, the conviction of shortcoming in this duty, and the apprehension of eternity and of approaching judgement, Are two sweet Sodales together:
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I think, next to Justification and Faith in Iesus Christ, which is the hinge of all our consolation, a Christian hath most peace in the work of Mortification, in the day when he shall be standing upon that utmost line betwixt time and eternity.
I think, next to Justification and Faith in Iesus christ, which is the hinge of all our consolation, a Christian hath most peace in the work of Mortification, in the day when he shall be standing upon that utmost line betwixt time and eternity.
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And there is this last disadvantage that attends a Christian, who interrupts this warfare, that ordinarily such a one is much blasted of God, in the exercise of other graces;
And there is this last disadvantage that attends a Christian, who interrupts this warfare, that ordinarily such a one is much blasted of God, in the exercise of other graces;
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which may be demonstrat unto you thus, because that which provoketh one to converse with God, is rather a principle of necessity, than a principle of love:
which may be demonstrate unto you thus, Because that which provokes one to converse with God, is rather a principle of necessity, than a principle of love:
Secondly, That the Christians faith may be put to trials and exercised, whether or not we will believe and rest upon him, notwithstanding that we see not Mortification growing within us:
Secondly, That the Christians faith may be put to trials and exercised, whither or not we will believe and rest upon him, notwithstanding that we see not Mortification growing within us:
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we confesse, our little advancement in Mortification, is the foundation of misbelief: and certainly, to his own, God hath this design, even the trial of their grace,
we confess, our little advancement in Mortification, is the Foundation of misbelief: and Certainly, to his own, God hath this Design, even the trial of their grace,
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And to you who never knew what this exercise of Prayer and Mortification meant, (are there not many here who never knew what it was to have any change in their life?) We would only propose this unto you, did ye never know what it was to be under the impression of the sinfulnesse of sin? or, did you ever know what it was to water your coutch with tears, under the impression of it? like that word, Psal. 32. 3. where David saith, When I kept silence, my bones waxed old, through my roaring all the day long.
And to you who never knew what this exercise of Prayer and Mortification meant, (Are there not many Here who never knew what it was to have any change in their life?) We would only propose this unto you, did you never know what it was to be under the impression of the sinfulness of since? or, did you ever know what it was to water your couch with tears, under the impression of it? like that word, Psalm 32. 3. where David Says, When I kept silence, my bones waxed old, through my roaring all the day long.
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than complain as a man, ( roaring being the voice of a beast) but likewayes speaks forth this, that sometimes Christians are under such an exercise, that the open field is a more fit place for them,
than complain as a man, (roaring being the voice of a beast) but likeways speaks forth this, that sometime Christians Are under such an exercise, that the open field is a more fit place for them,
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and when Christ hath been inviting you so often to quite such lusts, and ye return so often an negative answer to him, this will be the sentence, which shall 〈 ◊ 〉 past upon you, Be it unto you, even as you will, they are joyned to Idols, let them alone;
and when christ hath been inviting you so often to quite such Lustiest, and you return so often an negative answer to him, this will be the sentence, which shall 〈 ◊ 〉 passed upon you, Be it unto you, even as you will, they Are joined to Idols, let them alone;
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are there not many here who never knew what it was to spend an hour in secret wrestling and debating with their lusts? The strong man keeps the house,
Are there not many Here who never knew what it was to spend an hour in secret wrestling and debating with their Lustiest? The strong man keeps the house,
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Would ye know the exercise and case of those who are in everlasting chains? We can represent it under nothing so fit as this, it is infinit justice and infinit omnipotency, wresting and crushing finit and sinfull man;
Would you know the exercise and case of those who Are in everlasting chains? We can represent it under nothing so fit as this, it is infinite Justice and infinite omnipotency, wresting and crushing finit and sinful man;
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Are there not some of you, who are so joyned to your Idols, that if Dives shonld come from hell and preach this text to you, Crucifie your lusts, ye would stop your ears at that precious exhortation.
are there not Some of you, who Are so joined to your Idols, that if Dives should come from hell and preach this text to you, Crucify your Lustiest, you would stop your ears At that precious exhortation.
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And we would leave this advice and counsel upon Christians, who have begun this precious warfare, stand fast to the liberty wherewith Christ hath made you free,
And we would leave this Advice and counsel upon Christians, who have begun this precious warfare, stand fast to the liberty wherewith christ hath made you free,
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SUch is that universal stupidity and hardnesse of heart that hath overtaken the professors of this generation, that if Christ should come from heaven and read over unto us the compleat rol of our iniquities,
SUch is that universal stupidity and hardness of heart that hath overtaken the professors of this generation, that if christ should come from heaven and read over unto us the complete rol of our iniquities,
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and show unto us these records, in which all our wanderings are written, the most part of us would not be much affected, not much in the exercise of sorrow.
and show unto us these records, in which all our wanderings Are written, the most part of us would not be much affected, not much in the exercise of sorrow.
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than for stupid Christians, such as we are, to enter into the Kingdom of God. It is one of the mysteries of his overcoming grace, that he hath not broken these two precious staffes of beauty and bands amongst us, that he hath not broken the covenant of his peace,
than for stupid Christians, such as we Are, to enter into the Kingdom of God. It is one of the Mysteres of his overcoming grace, that he hath not broken these two precious staffs of beauty and bans among us, that he hath not broken the Covenant of his peace,
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As likewayes, it is a mystery of his love, that we are not made eternal monuments of the justice of God, and this Motto engraven upon us, behold these that made not God their refuge:
As likeways, it is a mystery of his love, that we Are not made Eternal monuments of the Justice of God, and this Motto engraven upon us, behold these that made not God their refuge:
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and in a manner he darkeneth the glory of his justice, and casteth a vail over his spotlesse holinesse, that the exercise of the attribute of patience and long-suffering, may be rendered more conspicuous.
and in a manner he darkeneth the glory of his Justice, and Cast a Vail over his spotless holiness, that the exercise of the attribute of patience and long-suffering, may be rendered more conspicuous.
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I only pose you with this question, is not mortification a mystery unto your practice? Can such a delusion as this overtake you, that ye shall reign with Christ, though your lusts reign with you as long as ye are here? It is certain ye know, that mortification is that precious exercise in which ye ought to be taken up:
I only pose you with this question, is not mortification a mystery unto your practice? Can such a delusion as this overtake you, that you shall Reign with christ, though your Lustiest Reign with you as long as you Are Here? It is certain you know, that mortification is that precious exercise in which you ought to be taken up:
and I conceive, that there is only this difference betwixt sinning against Light, and that unpardonable sin against the Holy Ghost, that the sinning against Light, is a sinning against the common work of the spirit upon your understanding,
and I conceive, that there is only this difference betwixt sinning against Light, and that unpardonable since against the Holy Ghost, that the sinning against Light, is a sinning against the Common work of the Spirit upon your understanding,
ye are all willing to take Christ as a Iustifier and as a Saviour, but unwilling to take him as a Sanctifier and as a Prince: but know this, that the gifts of this spotlesse Lamb, are so sweetly linked together, that they were like his own coat that was upon his body, which was without seam that could not be divided:
you Are all willing to take christ as a Justifier and as a Saviour, but unwilling to take him as a Sanctifier and as a Prince: but know this, that the Gifts of this spotless Lamb, Are so sweetly linked together, that they were like his own coat that was upon his body, which was without seam that could not be divided:
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and certainly, a Christian reading these words, he may stand amazed and be ashamed at his own stupidity, that interest in Christ should be connected with such a degree of Mortification,
and Certainly, a Christian reading these words, he may stand amazed and be ashamed At his own stupidity, that Interest in christ should be connected with such a degree of Mortification,
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First, This may enforce this duty of Mortification of lusts, because it is impossible for one to satisfie their lusts, let them accomplish never so diligent a search to find satisfaction to them;
First, This may enforce this duty of Mortification of Lustiest, Because it is impossible for one to satisfy their Lustiest, let them accomplish never so diligent a search to find satisfaction to them;
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but that is most clearly held forth to be false, Psal. 78. 29, 30. where it is said of their lusts, they got their hearts desire, and the word that is subjoyned, yet were they not estranged from their lusts.
but that is most clearly held forth to be false, Psalm 78. 29, 30. where it is said of their Lustiest, they god their hearts desire, and the word that is subjoined, yet were they not estranged from their Lustiest.
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And this secondly we would say, that though ye hide sin under your tongue, and though it be sweet unto you yet know, that the day is approaching when it shall be in your bowels,
And this secondly we would say, that though you hide since under your tongue, and though it be sweet unto you yet know, that the day is approaching when it shall be in your bowels,
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know this for a certainty, that the momentany pleasures of sin which they afford unto you are not worthy to be compared with that eternal weight of unsupportable misery that shall be inflicted upon you.
know this for a certainty, that the momentany pleasures of since which they afford unto you Are not worthy to be compared with that Eternal weight of unsupportable misery that shall be inflicted upon you.
O! but it is a terrible sight to behold a living God entring eternally in the lists with a poor sinfull sinner, to have omnipotency and justice fighting against the dust of his feet.
OH! but it is a terrible sighed to behold a living God entering eternally in the lists with a poor sinful sinner, to have omnipotency and Justice fighting against the dust of his feet.
There is this lastly which we would say, not exercising your selves constantly in this precious work of Mortification, doth interrupt much precious fellowship, that you might have with Christ; ye that are tasting of the sweetnesse of sin, cannot taste of the sweetnesse of heaven:
There is this lastly which we would say, not exercising your selves constantly in this precious work of Mortification, does interrupt much precious fellowship, that you might have with christ; you that Are tasting of the sweetness of since, cannot taste of the sweetness of heaven:
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this is clear, Rom. 8. 13. where mortifiers have that promise, that they shall live. And I shall only say this by the way, we conceive it to be a question that is difficult to determine,
this is clear, Rom. 8. 13. where mortifiers have that promise, that they shall live. And I shall only say this by the Way, we conceive it to be a question that is difficult to determine,
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as for instance, if one be under the woful predominant of pride, it is a question whether the want of occasion to exercise and feed that lust, be better, or to have it;
as for instance, if one be under the woeful predominant of pride, it is a question whither the want of occasion to exercise and feed that lust, be better, or to have it;
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and it was the extent of Mortification, that they did not only crucifie their predominant lusts, which are here called affections, because they are Idols,
and it was the extent of Mortification, that they did not only crucify their predominant Lustiest, which Are Here called affections, Because they Are Idols,
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but likewayes they ought to mortifie the first motions and stirrings of corruption, and all occasions to it, which are here called lusts: but moreover, one that is a spiritual mortifier, must mortifie original sin, which is here called the flesh, as oft-times it hath that name in Scripture,
but likeways they ought to mortify the First motions and stirrings of corruption, and all occasions to it, which Are Here called Lustiest: but moreover, one that is a spiritual mortifier, must mortify original since, which is Here called the Flesh, as ofttimes it hath that name in Scripture,
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Now in speaking upon the work of Mortification of original sin, we shall not insist long upon this, that it is the duty of a Christian to be exercised in the crucifying of this sin, it is clear from, Coll. 3. 5. where we are commanded to mortifie our members; and it is clear from the practice of Paul, Rom. 7. 24. O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from this body of death? there is a strong Emphasis in the word me, as if Paul would have said,
Now in speaking upon the work of Mortification of original since, we shall not insist long upon this, that it is the duty of a Christian to be exercised in the crucifying of this since, it is clear from, Coll. 3. 5. where we Are commanded to mortify our members; and it is clear from the practice of Paul, Rom. 7. 24. Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from this body of death? there is a strong Emphasis in the word me, as if Paul would have said,
but likewayes original sin doth comprehend this, want of original righteousnesse, man not being created after that noble pattern and divine Idea, the Image of God; man now carrieth but the image of God in his wisdom and in his omnipotency,
but likeways original since does comprehend this, want of original righteousness, man not being created After that noble pattern and divine Idea, the Image of God; man now Carrieth but the image of God in his Wisdom and in his omnipotency,
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but while he was in his primitive estate, he did carry an impression of the holinesse of God: as likewayes original sin doth comprehend this, a proneness to the committing of all evil,
but while he was in his primitive estate, he did carry an impression of the holiness of God: as likeways original since does comprehend this, a proneness to the committing of all evil,
But as to the advantages of being convinced of original corruption, we conceive that there is this first advantage, That it is impossible for any to have high thoughts of Iesus Christs love,
But as to the advantages of being convinced of original corruption, we conceive that there is this First advantage, That it is impossible for any to have high thoughts of Iesus Christ love,
this is somewhat pointed at, Rom. 5, 6, 7, 8. verses, where the Apostle heighteneth the love of Christ in dying for us, he pitches upon this to commend it, our original corruption, that we were sinners and without strength.
this is somewhat pointed At, Rom. 5, 6, 7, 8. Verses, where the Apostle heighteneth the love of christ in dying for us, he pitches upon this to commend it, our original corruption, that we were Sinners and without strength.
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there is somewhat of this likewayes pointed at, Rom. 7. 24 compared with vers. 25. where Paul beginning to commend free grace, his song doth arise to the highest key,
there is somewhat of this likeways pointed At, Rom. 7. 24 compared with vers. 25. where Paul beginning to commend free grace, his song does arise to the highest key,
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There is this second advantage that a Christian hath from the conviction of it, and it is this, it doth exceedingly commend the omnipotency of his grace in mortifying corruption,
There is this second advantage that a Christian hath from the conviction of it, and it is this, it does exceedingly commend the omnipotency of his grace in mortifying corruption,
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when was it that Paul had the highest accompt of the omnipotency of the grace of Christ? was it not when he was forced to cry forth, O! wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from this body of death? And this is certainly pointed at, Eph. 2. 1. where the quickening vertue of grace, is commended from this, the object upon which it is exercised, ye that were dead in in sins and trespasses.
when was it that Paul had the highest account of the omnipotency of the grace of christ? was it not when he was forced to cry forth, OH! wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from this body of death? And this is Certainly pointed At, Ephesians 2. 1. where the quickening virtue of grace, is commended from this, the Object upon which it is exercised, you that were dead in in Sins and Trespasses.
Therefore I would prescribe this to Christians under their highest advancement by grace, to sit down and seriously reflect upon that which they are by nature, that their father is an Amorite,
Therefore I would prescribe this to Christians under their highest advancement by grace, to fit down and seriously reflect upon that which they Are by nature, that their father is an Amorite,
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There is a fourth advantage a Christian hath from the conviction of original corruption, and it is this, it keepeth the Christian under the deepest impression of the sinfulnesse of sin.
There is a fourth advantage a Christian hath from the conviction of original corruption, and it is this, it Keepeth the Christian under the Deepest impression of the sinfulness of since.
I confesse, that is one of the greatest mysteries of Christianity, to have our soul constantly under the impression of the sinfulness of sin, which we conceive, is impossible to be attained without solid conviction of original corruption:
I confess, that is one of the greatest Mysteres of Christianity, to have our soul constantly under the impression of the sinfulness of since, which we conceive, is impossible to be attained without solid conviction of original corruption:
sin became unto him exceeding sinful: and the reason why original sin discovered, hath such influence upon this, is because ordinarily we conceive, that the actings of sin do not proceed from our selves,
since became unto him exceeding sinful: and the reason why original since discovered, hath such influence upon this, is Because ordinarily we conceive, that the actings of since do not proceed from our selves,
therefore, when one is convinced of their proneness to act iniquity, of their want of that conformity with God, they remember to stand upon their watch-tower lest they be ensnared:
Therefore, when one is convinced of their proneness to act iniquity, of their want of that conformity with God, they Remember to stand upon their watchtower lest they be Ensnared:
and the reason is subjoyned, because he was possessed with a holy jealousie of himself, and entertained a divine suspicion, which was consistent with the acting of hope.
and the reason is subjoined, Because he was possessed with a holy jealousy of himself, and entertained a divine suspicion, which was consistent with the acting of hope.
and never shall be, till sin shall be no more within his own. There is this fixth advantage a Christian hath, by being convinced of original corruption;
and never shall be, till since shall be no more within his own. There is this fixth advantage a Christian hath, by being convinced of original corruption;
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It is that which will keep the soul under the highest estimation of Christ, and will make the grace of love to burn most vigorously within a Christian:
It is that which will keep the soul under the highest estimation of christ, and will make the grace of love to burn most vigorously within a Christian:
and shall again descend to reflect upon these mysteries of iniquitiy which are within himself, it is no wonder that sometimes he be put to use Peters divinity, to cry forth, Depart from me, for I am a sinful man;
and shall again descend to reflect upon these Mysteres of iniquitiy which Are within himself, it is no wonder that sometime he be put to use Peter's divinity, to cry forth, Depart from me, for I am a sinful man;
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And there is this last advantage that a a Christian hath by being convinced of original sin, It is that which putteth a Christian to a holy diffidence in his own strength,
And there is this last advantage that a a Christian hath by being convinced of original since, It is that which putteth a Christian to a holy diffidence in his own strength,
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and maketh him to be much in the employment of the strength of him whose name is Iehovah. What is the reason that Christians commit a breach of that first Command,
and makes him to be much in the employment of the strength of him whose name is Jehovah. What is the reason that Christians commit a breach of that First Command,
so much trusting to their own strength, and not making mention of his righteousnesse, and laying hold upon his strength, even upon his only? It is this,
so much trusting to their own strength, and not making mention of his righteousness, and laying hold upon his strength, even upon his only? It is this,
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nor cannot well be mortified in the body, but only is to be mortified in the members, that is, we must study to mortifie such a part of original sin, to mortifie some living lusts, which are within us,
nor cannot well be mortified in the body, but only is to be mortified in the members, that is, we must study to mortify such a part of original since, to mortify Some living Lustiest, which Are within us,
There is this secondly, which speaks forth the necessity of Mortification of original sin, it is that which is an undeniable evidence of a Christian, to be taken up in the mortifying of this sin;
There is this secondly, which speaks forth the necessity of Mortification of original since, it is that which is an undeniable evidence of a Christian, to be taken up in the mortifying of this since;
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It was the practice of these two holy men, the Apostle Paul, Rom. 7. 24. and of David, Psal. 51. 5. where they sit down to lament over the iniquity which was within them.
It was the practice of these two holy men, the Apostle Paul, Rom. 7. 24. and of David, Psalm 51. 5. where they fit down to lament over the iniquity which was within them.
And the reason why the mortification of original sin, is an undenyable character and evidence of a Christian is, not only from this, that one that setteth about the mortification of original sin, is a Christian that hath most distinct discoveries of himself,
And the reason why the mortification of original since, is an undeniable character and evidence of a Christian is, not only from this, that one that sets about the mortification of original since, is a Christian that hath most distinct discoveries of himself,
There is this, thirdly, which speaks forth the necessity of the mortification of original corruption, that all the duties that proceed from a Christian, are exceeding defiled and polluted,
There is this, Thirdly, which speaks forth the necessity of the mortification of original corruption, that all the duties that proceed from a Christian, Are exceeding defiled and polluted,
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And there is this fourthly which pleads the necessity of the Mortification of original sin, that it is that sin which doth exceedingly war against the grace of God in a Christian:
And there is this fourthly which pleads the necessity of the Mortification of original since, that it is that since which does exceedingly war against the grace of God in a Christian:
but certainly that which doth intangle a Christian in his walk, and maketh him not to ascend as pillars of smoak from this present wildernesse, is that original sin; this is clear from Rom. 7. 23. and, Gal. 5. 17. Where the spirit warreth against the flesh,
but Certainly that which does entangle a Christian in his walk, and makes him not to ascend as pillars of smoke from this present Wilderness, is that original since; this is clear from Rom. 7. 23. and, Gal. 5. 17. Where the Spirit Warreth against the Flesh,
Now that which thirdly, we shall speak upon the mortification of original sin, shall be this, what is the way how a Christian may be convinced and brought unto the spiritual impression of original sin? And certainly we conceive, that if a Christian shall exercise himself in these three, he may attain to some spiritual convictions of this sin.
Now that which Thirdly, we shall speak upon the mortification of original since, shall be this, what is the Way how a Christian may be convinced and brought unto the spiritual impression of original since? And Certainly we conceive, that if a Christian shall exercise himself in these three, he may attain to Some spiritual convictions of this since.
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First, let him be much in the exercise of self-examination, and when he shall reflect upon himself, he will behold the invisible motions of iniquity unto every sin that hath been named among the Gentiles:
First, let him be much in the exercise of self-examination, and when he shall reflect upon himself, he will behold the invisible motions of iniquity unto every since that hath been nam among the Gentiles:
who is so great a stranger unto his own heart, but if he will reflect upon it, may sometimes see the stirrings of unknown (almost) corruptions? which speaketh that aloud to the Christian, that there is a fountain and spring within him, that would send forth such bitter waters, except they were graciously restrained.
who is so great a stranger unto his own heart, but if he will reflect upon it, may sometime see the stirrings of unknown (almost) corruptions? which speaks that aloud to the Christian, that there is a fountain and spring within him, that would send forth such bitter waters, except they were graciously restrained.
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and it is, to be much in the exercise of the study of the spirituality of the law, which was the way that Paul attained to the conviction of original sin, Rom. 7. It is that compendious cut, by which one may behold that holinesse of God who imposeth a command not only to desist from the actings of sin,
and it is, to be much in the exercise of the study of the spirituality of the law, which was the Way that Paul attained to the conviction of original since, Rom. 7. It is that compendious Cut, by which one may behold that holiness of God who Imposes a command not only to desist from the actings of since,
There is this lastly, a Christian would be much in the exercise of prayer, for that spirit who convinceth the world of sin, that what you do not know as of your selves, he who is the great convincer of the world, may imprint those convictions upon your souls, which may make you sit down and bewail your selves, in the bitternesse of your spirit.
There is this lastly, a Christian would be much in the exercise of prayer, for that Spirit who Convinces the world of since, that what you do not know as of your selves, he who is the great convincer of the world, may imprint those convictions upon your Souls, which may make you fit down and bewail your selves, in the bitterness of your Spirit.
As likewayes we would say this for your encouragment, who have your corruptions stirring most within you, that ordinarily Sathan when he is in the way to remove, then stirreth and acteth most;
As likeways we would say this for your encouragement, who have your corruptions stirring most within you, that ordinarily Sathan when he is in the Way to remove, then stirs and Acts most;
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And we shall only give the reason, why Christians are not much affected with this, that the day is coming when once they shall prevail over their corruptions,
And we shall only give the reason, why Christians Are not much affected with this, that the day is coming when once they shall prevail over their corruptions,
why the feet of those who bring such glad tyding are not beautiful upon the mountains? And we conceive that it doth either proceed from this, that Christians are not seriously engaged in this holy warfare,
why the feet of those who bring such glad tiding Are not beautiful upon the Mountains? And we conceive that it does either proceed from this, that Christians Are not seriously engaged in this holy warfare,
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if once you could be brought this length to seal this truth, that that victory shall be once heard in heaven, Speak comfortably to Ierusalem, for her warfare is accomplished, if we may allude unto these words;
if once you could be brought this length to seal this truth, that that victory shall be once herd in heaven, Speak comfortably to Ierusalem, for her warfare is accomplished, if we may allude unto these words;
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for as long as a Christian is under debate concerning his eternal rest, he cannot be much affected with joy, under the declaration of these means, that there is a period of their fight,
for as long as a Christian is under debate Concerning his Eternal rest, he cannot be much affected with joy, under the declaration of these means, that there is a Period of their fight,
when you shall receive these two precious badges and eternal trophies of your victory, a crown put upon your head, of infinit more value than all material crowns,
when you shall receive these two precious badges and Eternal trophies of your victory, a crown put upon your head, of infinite more valve than all material crowns,
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We conceive, it is impossible to determine, what joy will accrue to a Christian upon the reflect thoughts of this, that he hath trode Sathan under his feet,
We conceive, it is impossible to determine, what joy will accrue to a Christian upon the reflect thoughts of this, that he hath trodden Sathan under his feet,
And as for those who are strangers (as the most part of us are) unto this spiritual warfare, be convinced of this, that within threescore and fewer years, God shall enter into an eternal warfare with you, where there shall be no cessation of armes,
And as for those who Are Strangers (as the most part of us Are) unto this spiritual warfare, be convinced of this, that within threescore and fewer Years, God shall enter into an Eternal warfare with you, where there shall be no cessation of arms,
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how there might be a separation betwixt him and the living God; and except He whose name is Prudence, and hath found out the knowledge of many witty inventions, had found out that precious invention of reconciling sinners unto God, we should have been Magor Missabib, terrors to our selves.
how there might be a separation betwixt him and the living God; and except He whose name is Prudence, and hath found out the knowledge of many witty Inventions, had found out that precious invention of reconciling Sinners unto God, we should have been Magor Missabib, terrors to our selves.
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and ye should have a summons given into your hands without continuation of dayes, to appear before his Tribunal? What could ye answer when ye are reproved? Would not silence and confession be your best desence? Certainly there is an eternal curse to be pronunced against those who do not exercise themselves unto this precious act of Godlinesse, of crucifying the flesh, with the lusts and affections thereof.
and you should have a summons given into your hands without continuation of days, to appear before his Tribunal? What could you answer when you Are reproved? Would not silence and Confessi be your best Defense? Certainly there is an Eternal curse to be pronounced against those who do not exercise themselves unto this precious act of Godliness, of crucifying the Flesh, with the Lustiest and affections thereof.
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as likewise, it is according to a spiritual rule, it being conformed unto that precious word of life, which is perfect in it self, and leadeth man unto perfection.
as likewise, it is according to a spiritual Rule, it being conformed unto that precious word of life, which is perfect in it self, and leads man unto perfection.
and that they are detained captives in their own land by the hand of straingers, but there is a captivity and bondage that is lesse lamented, and yet more intolerable,
and that they Are detained captives in their own land by the hand of Strangers, but there is a captivity and bondage that is less lamented, and yet more intolerable,
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and that is, the bondage of sin and iniquity, that though we should expire and spend seventy years (which is one of the utmost lines of our life) under this captivity,
and that is, the bondage of since and iniquity, that though we should expire and spend seventy Years (which is one of the utmost lines of our life) under this captivity,
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I think, Christians in these dayes, when they reflect upon those unmortified corruptions that are within them, must be constrained to cry forth, that all their hope doth consist in this, that a living dog is better than a dead lyon, and that their confidence is terminate upon this, that yet they are within this side of eternity.
I think, Christians in these days, when they reflect upon those unmortified corruptions that Are within them, must be constrained to cry forth, that all their hope does consist in this, that a living dog is better than a dead Lion, and that their confidence is terminate upon this, that yet they Are within this side of eternity.
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May we not wish for two moneths, wherein we may go unto the mountains and bewail our virginity, that we have not been espoused unto that precious and excellent one Iesus Christ, and that we have not been endeavouring to conform our selves unto his blessed and precious image? We confesse this may be a mystery to many every day, that they are not eternal monuments of the justice and indignation of God, and that somewhat of Cains divinity doth not possesse our hearts, that whosoever shall find us, shall kill us.
May we not wish for two months, wherein we may go unto the Mountains and bewail our virginity, that we have not been espoused unto that precious and excellent one Iesus christ, and that we have not been endeavouring to conform our selves unto his blessed and precious image? We confess this may be a mystery to many every day, that they Are not Eternal monuments of the Justice and Indignation of God, and that somewhat of Cains divinity does not possess our hearts, that whosoever shall find us, shall kill us.
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At the last occasion that we spoke upon these words, we told you that the second thing that was held forth concerning Mortification, was the extent of it, that a Christian ought to mortifie not only original corruption,
At the last occasion that we spoke upon these words, we told you that the second thing that was held forth Concerning Mortification, was the extent of it, that a Christian ought to mortify not only original corruption,
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but also his predominant lusts, and the first motions and occasions unto sin. Concerning the mortification of original sin, we have spoken somewhat, and shall insist no further:
but also his predominant Lustiest, and the First motions and occasions unto since. Concerning the mortification of original since, we have spoken somewhat, and shall insist no further:
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We would only say this, that a Christian who is convinced of original sin, that there is the spawn and seed of every imaginable corruption within him will be much in the magnifying of restraining grace,
We would only say this, that a Christian who is convinced of original since, that there is the spawn and seed of every imaginable corruption within him will be much in the magnifying of restraining grace,
I confesse, that which makes Christians have so much to do with pardoning grace, which was Davids practice, 1 Sam. 25. 32. We may call original sin Gad, for after, it cometh forth a Troup, chorus vitiorum, a troup of vices;
I confess, that which makes Christians have so much to do with pardoning grace, which was Davids practice, 1 Sam. 25. 32. We may call original since Gad, for After, it comes forth a Troupe, chorus Vitiorum, a Troupe of vices;
it is that fruitful womb that doth alwayes bear Twins. And we conceive, that Christians who are so called, ought to be much in the study of original sin.
it is that fruitful womb that does always bear Twins. And we conceive, that Christians who Are so called, ought to be much in the study of original since.
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can such a delusion as this overtake you, that you can reap in joy, who never did sew in tears, and that you can return, bringing sheaves in your bosome, who never went forth bearing precious seed? we think to climb to heaven by that short ladder of presumption:
can such a delusion as this overtake you, that you can reap in joy, who never did sew in tears, and that you can return, bringing sheaves in your bosom, who never went forth bearing precious seed? we think to climb to heaven by that short ladder of presumption:
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and we shall be constrained to reject our confidence: we separat those things which God hath conjoyned, we either pursue for holinesse without justification,
and we shall be constrained to reject our confidence: we separate those things which God hath conjoined, we either pursue for holiness without justification,
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and from Mark. 9. 45. and 47. and from Coll. 3. 5. where we are commanded to mortifie our inordinat affections. Neither shall we insist much upon that distinction of predominant lusts, that there are some predominant lusts, which are more pure and refined, which ordinarily passe under the notion and vail of vertue,
and from Mark. 9. 45. and 47. and from Coll. 3. 5. where we Are commanded to mortify our inordinate affections. Neither shall we insist much upon that distinction of predominant Lustiest, that there Are Some predominant Lustiest, which Are more pure and refined, which ordinarily pass under the notion and Vail of virtue,
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the sinfulness of which is more easily discerned, and Sathan in tempting people to the acting of these lusts, studieth mainly to gain the affection, which in so far gaineth the judgement, as it sets about to devise and meditate upon the way,
the sinfulness of which is more Easily discerned, and Sathan in tempting people to the acting of these Lustiest, studieth mainly to gain the affection, which in so Far gains the judgement, as it sets about to devise and meditate upon the Way,
O! but the mind of man will plot subtil iniquity, and the affection and heart will execute the plottings of the minde, with greatest carefulness and sedulity.
OH! but the mind of man will plot subtle iniquity, and the affection and heart will execute the plottings of the mind, with greatest carefulness and sedulity.
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Now that which first we shall speak upon the work of mortification of predominant lusts, shall be this, what are these disadvantages that a Christian hath by not studying to mortifie and crucifie his predominant lusts,
Now that which First we shall speak upon the work of mortification of predominant Lustiest, shall be this, what Are these disadvantages that a Christian hath by not studying to mortify and crucify his predominant Lustiest,
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The first disadvantage we conceive to be this, that a Christian who is not much in the mortification of his predominant lusts, doth hinder much of that precious fellowship and divine familiarity which should be betwixt God and him;
The First disadvantage we conceive to be this, that a Christian who is not much in the mortification of his predominant Lustiest, does hinder much of that precious fellowship and divine familiarity which should be betwixt God and him;
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And I would only say this, that a Christian who can to his apprehension, find some sweetness and enjoyment of God, without the exercise of mortification may question much the reality of his enjoyment:
And I would only say this, that a Christian who can to his apprehension, find Some sweetness and enjoyment of God, without the exercise of mortification may question much the reality of his enjoyment:
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And it is certain, that the entertaining of predominant lusts, doth exceedingly interrupt communion and fellowship with God. not only because of this, that predominant lusts,
And it is certain, that the entertaining of predominant Lustiest, does exceedingly interrupt communion and fellowship with God. not only Because of this, that predominant Lustiest,
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when they are in exercise, do exceedingly weaken a Christian in diligence, and in his zeal and servency in going about these duties, by which communion with God is attained:
when they Are in exercise, do exceedingly weaken a Christian in diligence, and in his zeal and fervency in going about these duties, by which communion with God is attained:
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then a Christian loseth much of the impression of the sweetness of communion and fellowship with Christ. O! but Christ might live long in heaven, ere we give him a visit;
then a Christian loses much of the impression of the sweetness of communion and fellowship with christ. OH! but christ might live long in heaven, ere we give him a visit;
There is this third disadvantage that a Christian hath by entertaining his predominant lusts, and it is this, it doth excedingly interrupt a Christians motion unto heaven:
There is this third disadvantage that a Christian hath by entertaining his predominant Lustiest, and it is this, it does exceedingly interrupt a Christians motion unto heaven:
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There is this fourth disadvantage that a Christian hath by entertaining his predominant lusts, and it is this, that when predominant lust is not mortified,
There is this fourth disadvantage that a Christian hath by entertaining his predominant Lustiest, and it is this, that when predominant lust is not mortified,
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the Lord oft-times taketh that revenge upon many, that because they would not mortifie at home, he will write their iniquities in legible letters upon their foreheads, that those that run may read them:
the Lord ofttimes Takes that revenge upon many, that Because they would not mortify At home, he will write their iniquities in legible letters upon their foreheads, that those that run may read them:
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and if Christians believed this more, that God may be provoked to write your lusts that are not mortified, in capital letters upon your forehead, it might provoke you more to be in this exercise:
and if Christians believed this more, that God may be provoked to write your Lustiest that Are not mortified, in capital letters upon your forehead, it might provoke you more to be in this exercise:
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O! but at the singing of that triumphant song, O death where is thy sting? and O grave where is thy victory? shall not the soul be fraughted with divine consolation and unspeakable joy?
OH! but At the singing of that triumphant song, Oh death where is thy sting? and Oh grave where is thy victory? shall not the soul be fraughted with divine consolation and unspeakable joy?
There is this last disadvantage that waits upon the Christian, and it is this, that such a one doth exceedingly marre all the performances which he goeth about,
There is this last disadvantage that waits upon the Christian, and it is this, that such a one does exceedingly mar all the performances which he Goes about,
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as likewayes, he is more in seeking the approbation of men, than the praise of God: A Christian that doth not study to mortifie his lusts, he is more in seeking the ornaments of Christianity, then the substance of it:
as likeways, he is more in seeking the approbation of men, than the praise of God: A Christian that does not study to mortify his Lustiest, he is more in seeking the Ornament of Christianity, then the substance of it:
I think, the vitals and essentialls of Christianity are much exhausted and spent; and there are some few bones left, rather the picture and anatomy of a Christian, than really such a one;
I think, the vitals and essentials of Christianity Are much exhausted and spent; and there Are Some few bones left, rather the picture and anatomy of a Christian, than really such a one;
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As likewayes there is this, one who doth not study to mortifie his predominant lusts, he will not make conscience of obeying the commandment of faith;
As likeways there is this, one who does not study to mortify his predominant Lustiest, he will not make conscience of obeying the Commandment of faith;
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Now that which secondly, we shall speak to, upon the Mortification of predominant lusts, shall be this, what is that profound subtilty and desperate deceitfulness that Sathan useth in tempting people to the acting of their predominant lusts:
Now that which secondly, we shall speak to, upon the Mortification of predominant Lustiest, shall be this, what is that profound subtlety and desperate deceitfulness that Sathan uses in tempting people to the acting of their predominant Lustiest:
and doth affect our affections with the pleasure of it, but doth not make mention of the disadvantage and infinit hurt ▪ that doth appear and come from such a lust:
and does affect our affections with the pleasure of it, but does not make mention of the disadvantage and infinite hurt ▪ that does appear and come from such a lust:
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If thou eat of the forbidden fruit, thou shalt be as God, but no mention made of this, that he should be a sinner: and most clearly in Matth. 4. 8. where Sathan showeth unto that holy and spotlesse one, all the Kingdoms of the world, with the glory of them, and these things he promised to give Christ, and shewed him the glory of the kingdoms of the world,
If thou eat of the forbidden fruit, thou shalt be as God, but no mention made of this, that he should be a sinner: and most clearly in Matthew 4. 8. where Sathan Showeth unto that holy and spotless one, all the Kingdoms of the world, with the glory of them, and these things he promised to give christ, and showed him the glory of the kingdoms of the world,
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There is this thirdly wherein it appeareth, that ordinarily he studieth either to extenuate the sinfulnesse of sin, that a Christian may be brought to call this but a Zoar; or else he studieth to prove the consistency betwixt such a sin,
There is this Thirdly wherein it appears, that ordinarily he studieth either to extenuate the sinfulness of since, that a Christian may be brought to call this but a Zoar; or Else he studieth to prove the consistency betwixt such a since,
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and when once a Christian is brought to such a length, as to debate the reality of the grace of Gods consistency, with the acting of such a lust, they are near a fall,
and when once a Christian is brought to such a length, as to debate the reality of the grace of God's consistency, with the acting of such a lust, they Are near a fallen,
There is this fifthly wherein his subtilty doth eminently appear, that ordinarily he will tempt people to the acting of these sins, that are introductive,
There is this fifthly wherein his subtlety does eminently appear, that ordinarily he will tempt people to the acting of these Sins, that Are introductive,
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There is this lastly, wherein his subtilty doth appear, that ordinarily he will tempt people to the acting of their predominant lust under the vail of vertue,
There is this lastly, wherein his subtlety does appear, that ordinarily he will tempt people to the acting of their predominant lust under the Vail of virtue,
he tempted Christ to presumption under the vail of faith, as is clear Matth. 4. 6. If thou be the Son of God, cast thy self down, and the ground he giveth is, For it is written, He shall give his Angels charge concerning thee, &c. And likewayes he tempts many to the acting of Misbelief, under the vail of humility, knowledge, and distinct apprehensions of God.
he tempted christ to presumption under the Vail of faith, as is clear Matthew 4. 6. If thou be the Son of God, cast thy self down, and the ground he gives is, For it is written, He shall give his Angels charge Concerning thee, etc. And likeways he tempts many to the acting of Misbelief, under the Vail of humility, knowledge, and distinct apprehensions of God.
That which thirdly we shall speak to, shall be, to give you some evidences whether or not ye have attained unto the mortification of your predominant lusts,
That which Thirdly we shall speak to, shall be, to give you Some evidences whither or not you have attained unto the mortification of your predominant Lustiest,
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and want of the exercise of grief, may suspect the reality of his mortification. O! but one that can meditate upon his predominant lust which he supposed was mortified,
and want of the exercise of grief, may suspect the reality of his mortification. OH! but one that can meditate upon his predominant lust which he supposed was mortified,
If ye be not giving obedience unto that command, 1. Thess. 5. 22. Abstain from all appearance of evil, you may question the reality of your Mortification.
If you be not giving Obedience unto that command, 1. Thess 5. 22. Abstain from all appearance of evil, you may question the reality of your Mortification.
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And there is this lastly, which may evidence it, and it is, when one can upon suitable and convenient occasions of acting such a predominant sin, have their lust set on fire,
And there is this lastly, which may evidence it, and it is, when one can upon suitable and convenient occasions of acting such a predominant since, have their lust Set on fire,
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I know the great bond which restraineth many from the acting of their predominant lust, is not the apprehension of the holiness of God, but the want of secrecy:
I know the great bound which restraineth many from the acting of their predominant lust, is not the apprehension of the holiness of God, but the want of secrecy:
neither would we be much in desisting from the acting of these things, unto which our lust doth lead us ▪ It was certainly a commendable practice of one, who being tempted unto the sin of uncleanness, did condescend to satisfie the desire of one that did pursue her, upon this condition, that he would bring her unto a place where nothing should behold her;
neither would we be much in desisting from the acting of these things, unto which our lust does led us ▪ It was Certainly a commendable practice of one, who being tempted unto the since of uncleanness, did condescend to satisfy the desire of one that did pursue her, upon this condition, that he would bring her unto a place where nothing should behold her;
which he attempting to do, and bringing her to the most retired imaginable place, she then most piously uttered forth these words, doth not God behold us? which words had influence upon him to whom they were spoken, that he desisted from further prosecuting such woful and carnal designs.
which he attempting to do, and bringing her to the most retired imaginable place, she then most piously uttered forth these words, does not God behold us? which words had influence upon him to whom they were spoken, that he desisted from further prosecuting such woeful and carnal designs.
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We shall shut up our discourse at this time, only we shall say a little unto those who are guilty of that predominant lust of Covetousness, which we conceive, is not only a predominant lust, but an universal lust:
We shall shut up our discourse At this time, only we shall say a little unto those who Are guilty of that predominant lust of Covetousness, which we conceive, is not only a predominant lust, but an universal lust:
we conceive the disadvantages thereof are clearly pointed forth, 1 Tim, 6. 9. 10, where the Apostle Paul enumerateth four disadvantages of that sin of covetousnesse. 1. That it is that which maketh people erre from the faith, 2. It drowneth them in destruction and perdition.
we conceive the disadvantages thereof Are clearly pointed forth, 1 Tim, 6. 9. 10, where the Apostle Paul enumerateth four disadvantages of that since of covetousness. 1. That it is that which makes people err from the faith, 2. It drowneth them in destruction and perdition.
And for those whose god is the world, we would only propose this consideration to them, which we conceive hath most influence upon such, be perswaded of this, that covetousnesse will abbreviat and shorten your life,
And for those whose god is the world, we would only propose this consideration to them, which we conceive hath most influence upon such, be persuaded of this, that covetousness will abbreviate and shorten your life,
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And there is this disadvantage of it also, that covetousness is that sin, which doth most directly commit a breach of the first command, Thou shalt have no other gods before me, as is clear Col. 3. 5. where this sin of covetousnesse is called Idolatry, and covetousness which is Idolatry.
And there is this disadvantage of it also, that covetousness is that since, which does most directly commit a breach of the First command, Thou shalt have no other God's before me, as is clear Col. 3. 5. where this since of covetousness is called Idolatry, and covetousness which is Idolatry.
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And certainly, what are those things that you pursue after, but white and yellow dust and glistering clay? the excellency of which we conceive, doth consist as much (in the estimation of men) in the rarity of these things,
And Certainly, what Are those things that you pursue After, but white and yellow dust and glistering clay? the excellency of which we conceive, does consist as much (in the estimation of men) in the rarity of these things,
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And how contemptible a thing riches and the world is, doth not this speak it, that when there is abundance of these things, they become contemptible? as is clear from that word, that Solomon made silver as stones in the streets of Ierusalem;
And how contemptible a thing riches and the world is, does not this speak it, that when there is abundance of these things, they become contemptible? as is clear from that word, that Solomon made silver as stones in the streets of Ierusalem;
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O! that ye would be perswaded seriously to ponder and ballance these things, that except ye be the ruine of your iniquities, iniquity shall certainly be your ruine,
OH! that you would be persuaded seriously to ponder and balance these things, that except you be the ruin of your iniquities, iniquity shall Certainly be your ruin,
IT is an unchangeable and unalterable decrce of heaven which cannot be repealed, that the wages of sin is death, and, that which a man soweth, that shall be also reap;
IT is an unchangeable and unalterable Decree of heaven which cannot be repealed, that the wages of since is death, and, that which a man Soweth, that shall be also reap;
Though we conceive, there are many that are possessed with this imaginary delusion, that though they adde drunkennesse to thirst, and do daily taste of that forbidden fruit,
Though we conceive, there Are many that Are possessed with this imaginary delusion, that though they add Drunkenness to thirst, and do daily taste of that forbidden fruit,
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know that that Justice Court is but subordinat, and there is another higher, unto which we may appeal, to have that sentence of Justice sweetly repealed.
know that that justice Court is but subordinate, and there is Another higher, unto which we may appeal, to have that sentence of justice sweetly repealed.
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And is not this a mystery of infinit love, that that which is an abomination for man, to justifie the wicked, should be love and Justice in God, to Iustifie the ungodly? And is not this a wonder, that though there be no condemnation to them that are in Christ Iesus, yet there should be many things condemnable in them,
And is not this a mystery of infinite love, that that which is an abomination for man, to justify the wicked, should be love and justice in God, to Justify the ungodly? And is not this a wonder, that though there be no condemnation to them that Are in christ Iesus, yet there should be many things condemnable in them,
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and condemnation? Iustice and judgment are the habitation of his throne, yet mercy and truth go before it, and cometh nearest sinners, to make ready their way, that they may speak with Justice.
and condemnation? justice and judgement Are the habitation of his throne, yet mercy and truth go before it, and comes nearest Sinners, to make ready their Way, that they may speak with justice.
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There is this that we would have you know, that in the accomplishment of this work of mortification, (of which we have been speaking at many occasions) a Christian hath that same power communicable unto him for the overcoming of his temptations, which Christ had in the overcoming of principalities and powers • this is clear, Eph. 19, 20. And certainly, sometimes when a Christian doth reflect upon those living and strong corruptions that are within him, he will have much of that fear which Elisha's servant had, who cryed out, Master what shall we do? but if our eyes were opened, we should see that there are more for us, nor against us:
There is this that we would have you know, that in the accomplishment of this work of mortification, (of which we have been speaking At many occasions) a Christian hath that same power communicable unto him for the overcoming of his temptations, which christ had in the overcoming of principalities and Powers • this is clear, Ephesians 19, 20. And Certainly, sometime when a Christian does reflect upon those living and strong corruptions that Are within him, he will have much of that Fear which Elisha's servant had, who cried out, Master what shall we do? but if our eyes were opened, we should see that there Are more for us, nor against us:
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put on much of that divine generosity of Nehemiah (if we may allude unto it in this combate of saith) Shoulds such a one as I flee? however, keep a midst betwixt discouragment, and anxious Misbelief:
put on much of that divine generosity of Nehemiah (if we may allude unto it in this combat of Says) Shoulds such a one as I flee? however, keep a midst betwixt discouragement, and anxious Misbelief:
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And I would only give Christians who are indeed ingaged in this holy warfare, that counsel which Ahab gave to Benhadad, 1 King. 20. 11. Let not him that putteth on his armour, boast as he that putteth it off, let confident faith be mixed with holy fear, that there may be a sweet mixture of these two.
And I would only give Christians who Are indeed engaged in this holy warfare, that counsel which Ahab gave to Benhadad, 1 King. 20. 11. Let not him that putteth on his armour, boast as he that putteth it off, let confident faith be mixed with holy Fear, that there may be a sweet mixture of these two.
and this would speak this to us, that we would not alwayes conclude from the want of the sensible convictions of pardon, the want of the grant of pardon.
and this would speak this to us, that we would not always conclude from the want of the sensible convictions of pardon, the want of the grant of pardon.
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But now to come to that at which we left at the last occasion, which was the extent of Mortification, that a Christian ought not only to mortifie original sin,
But now to come to that At which we left At the last occasion, which was the extent of Mortification, that a Christian ought not only to mortify original since,
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unto which the Apostile doth allude, Heb. 10. 26. If a man sin wilfully after he hath received the knowledge of the truth, their remaineth no more sacrifice for sin, And certainly this may make us astonished to entertain our predominant sins,
unto which the Apostle does allude, Hebrew 10. 26. If a man since wilfully After he hath received the knowledge of the truth, their remains no more sacrifice for since, And Certainly this may make us astonished to entertain our predominant Sins,
therefore we should be much, in presenting that supplication, Psal. 19. 13. Keep back thy servant from presumptuous sins, let them not have dominion over me.
Therefore we should be much, in presenting that supplication, Psalm 19. 13. Keep back thy servant from presumptuous Sins, let them not have dominion over me.
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Now that which we shall speak to first, shall be this, what are the most effectual and spiritual means, by which a Christian may be helped to the mortifying of his predominant lusts? And before we speak of them, we shall only say this, that this generation desireth rather to know what to do,
Now that which we shall speak to First, shall be this, what Are the most effectual and spiritual means, by which a Christian may be helped to the mortifying of his predominant Lustiest? And before we speak of them, we shall only say this, that this generation Desires rather to know what to do,
pride and self-seeking, is that Caterpillar and worm that eats up the fruit of these addresses unto God; but if you were much in secret prayer alone, it would be a compendious way to attain to the mortification of your lusts, that when a Messenger of Sathan buffets you, ye may go to the Throne thrife and beseech the Lord, that this evil may depart from you, this is clear, not only, Eph. 6. 18. where amongst all the rest of the spiritual armour of a Christian, prayer is made mention of;
pride and self-seeking, is that Caterpillar and worm that eats up the fruit of these Addresses unto God; but if you were much in secret prayer alone, it would be a compendious Way to attain to the mortification of your Lustiest, that when a Messenger of Sathan buffets you, you may go to the Throne thrife and beseech the Lord, that this evil may depart from you, this is clear, not only, Ephesians 6. 18. where among all the rest of the spiritual armour of a Christian, prayer is made mention of;
O! whether is that washing of our bed with tears, and that presenting of supplications with sighs and groans that cannot be expressed, now gone? There are few Christians,
OH! whither is that washing of our Bed with tears, and that presenting of supplications with sighs and groans that cannot be expressed, now gone? There Are few Christians,
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and we would only say to such, that are not endeavouring after this, you shall go down to your graves, having your bones full of the sins of your youth.
and we would only say to such, that Are not endeavouring After this, you shall go down to your graves, having your bones full of the Sins of your youth.
but also because watchfulnesse is a most effectual mean to discover to a Christian, the subtilty and profound deceitfulnesse of his adversaries, which maketh him to be much in watching over his own heart:
but also Because watchfulness is a most effectual mean to discover to a Christian, the subtlety and profound deceitfulness of his Adversaries, which makes him to be much in watching over his own heart:
and when first he beginneth to stir, which, no doubt, is a great advantage, And more, watchfulnesse discovereth unto a Christian, that advantage which he hath over his lusts, which doth exceedingly encourage ▪ him to go on in this spiritual warfare.
and when First he begins to stir, which, no doubt, is a great advantage, And more, watchfulness Discovereth unto a Christian, that advantage which he hath over his Lustiest, which does exceedingly encourage ▪ him to go on in this spiritual warfare.
and it is clear from Psal. 26. 3. where the great argument which perswaded David to pursue after sincerity, was this, for the love of God is alwayes before my eyes.
and it is clear from Psalm 26. 3. where the great argument which persuaded David to pursue After sincerity, was this, for the love of God is always before my eyes.
And is not this a sweet portraicture, alwayes to contemplat and behold, to look upon love, untill ye be changed into that same Image from glory to glory.
And is not this a sweet portraiture, always to Contemplate and behold, to look upon love, until you be changed into that same Image from glory to glory.
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Can you read these words and not be provoked to hate sin with a perfect hatred? Can ye love that which crucified Christ, and brought him so low? If such a supposition had been possible, that all that were sinners had been standing round about the crosse, in the day that Christ was hanged up betwixt heaven and earth, in the day that his precious body was dropping down drops of blood, might not ye have said, O! what a thing must that be which we call sin, that hath brought him so low? And may not the reflect thoughts upon the love of Christ, provoke you to this, that if Christ hath so far condescended unto you, ought not ye to please him,
Can you read these words and not be provoked to hate since with a perfect hatred? Can you love that which Crucified christ, and brought him so low? If such a supposition had been possible, that all that were Sinners had been standing round about the cross, in the day that christ was hanged up betwixt heaven and earth, in the day that his precious body was dropping down drops of blood, might not you have said, OH! what a thing must that be which we call since, that hath brought him so low? And may not the reflect thoughts upon the love of christ, provoke you to this, that if christ hath so Far condescended unto you, ought not you to please him,
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and give obedience to his Commandments? Who would dispute the commands of such a One? And it is certain, that if we would meditate on these things till we wondered,
and give Obedience to his commandments? Who would dispute the commands of such a One? And it is certain, that if we would meditate on these things till we wondered,
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And certainly had we so much faith, as a grain of mustard seed, we might say to every mountain that is in our way, be removed, and hurled unto the midst of the sea, and it should obey us.
And Certainly had we so much faith, as a grain of mustard seed, we might say to every mountain that is in our Way, be removed, and hurled unto the midst of the sea, and it should obey us.
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We shall clear the influence of faith in the mortifying of corruption, not only in this, that the grace of faith, discovereth unto a Christian that super-eminent and precious excellency of Jesus Christ, at the appearance of which, the glory and luster of our Idols do disappear.
We shall clear the influence of faith in the mortifying of corruption, not only in this, that the grace of faith, Discovereth unto a Christian that supereminent and precious excellency of jesus christ, At the appearance of which, the glory and luster of our Idols do disappear.
Saw you never such a sight of him, that constrained you to cry forth, what have I to do any more with Idols? If such a supposition were possible, that any idol should get entrance above it should get no entertainment there:
Saw you never such a sighed of him, that constrained you to cry forth, what have I to do any more with Idols? If such a supposition were possible, that any idol should get Entrance above it should get no entertainment there:
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As likewayes, the influence of faith may be cleared in this, that it is that grace, that doth lay hold upon the promises, by which and thorow which, strength from the head is conveyed unto the combatant:
As likeways, the influence of faith may be cleared in this, that it is that grace, that does lay hold upon the promises, by which and thorough which, strength from the head is conveyed unto the combatant:
As likewayes the influence of Faith may be cleared in this, Faith is that grace, which discovereth to a Christian, that crown and recompense of reward, one sight and view of which maketh love and z•al take fire,
As likeways the influence of Faith may be cleared in this, Faith is that grace, which Discovereth to a Christian, that crown and recompense of reward, one sighed and view of which makes love and z•al take fire,
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There is this mean likewayes, by which a Christian would mortifie his predominant lusts, and it is this, that he would be much in entertaining the grace of tendernesse, Ioseph - like to cry forth,
There is this mean likeways, by which a Christian would mortify his predominant Lustiest, and it is this, that he would be much in entertaining the grace of tenderness, Ioseph - like to cry forth,
when temptation doth assail him, Shall I do this and sin ▪ against God. I am perswaded that sin not resisted in its motions, doth procure hardness;
when temptation does assail him, Shall I do this and since ▪ against God. I am persuaded that since not resisted in its motions, does procure hardness;
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I think a Christian never walketh as he ought, till he walk so, as if each moment next to that wherein he liveth, he had the expectation of appearing before the judgement seat of Christ. O! but it would be a sad despensation to many, to have this day a summonds without continuation of dayes, to appear before that dreadful and terrible tribunal of Iesus Christ, when the books shall be opened, wherein your wanderings are written,
I think a Christian never walks as he ought, till he walk so, as if each moment next to that wherein he lives, he had the expectation of appearing before the judgement seat of christ. OH! but it would be a sad despensation to many, to have this day a summonds without continuation of days, to appear before that dreadful and terrible tribunal of Iesus christ, when the books shall be opened, wherein your wanderings Are written,
as likewayes it is clear in Eccles. 11. 9. where Solomon presseth by way of holy Ironie (for so the scope is) young men not to take their pleasures in the morning of their time,
as likeways it is clear in Eccles. 11. 9. where Solomon Presseth by Way of holy Irony (for so the scope is) young men not to take their pleasures in the morning of their time,
I shall not say much, but beware to entertain your lusts, lest judgement overtake you, the stones of the wall of this house shall bear witness against you in the day of the Lord, that ye have been invited to flee from the wrath to come,
I shall not say much, but beware to entertain your Lustiest, lest judgement overtake you, the stones of the wall of this house shall bear witness against you in the day of the Lord, that you have been invited to flee from the wrath to come,
if there be a hell, and everlasting separation from the presence of the Lord, and if you have precious and immortal souls, that you would tender your own salvation,
if there be a hell, and everlasting separation from the presence of the Lord, and if you have precious and immortal Souls, that you would tender your own salvation,
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as it is clear, sin hath dominion over those made mention of, 2 Pet. 2. 13. They account it pleasure to riot in the day time, and are sporting themselves with their own deceivings;
as it is clear, since hath dominion over those made mention of, 2 Pet. 2. 13. They account it pleasure to riot in the day time, and Are sporting themselves with their own deceivings;
and likewayes it is clear of those that are made mention of, Eph. 4. 19. They commit iniquity with greedinesse, and as the Prophet speaketh in another place, their hearts are mad upon their Idols.
and likeways it is clear of those that Are made mention of, Ephesians 4. 19. They commit iniquity with greediness, and as the Prophet speaks in Another place, their hearts Are mad upon their Idols.
the meaning of these words we conceive it to be this, that they did most violently, without any allurement or entisement, pursue after the heart of their detestable things:
the meaning of these words we conceive it to be this, that they did most violently, without any allurement or enticement, pursue After the heart of their detestable things:
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There is this likewayes which may evidence it, and it is this, when one notwithstanding of the convictions of the omniscience of God that doth behold them, will commit such an iniquity:
There is this likeways which may evidence it, and it is this, when one notwithstanding of the convictions of the omniscience of God that does behold them, will commit such an iniquity:
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the meaning of which word we conceive to be this, that he did the evil, notwithstanding he was convinced of the omniscience and all seeing eye of God: And it is recorded of Ahab, 1 King. 21, 20. He sold himself to commit iniquity in the sight of the Lord, when notwithstanding he knew that he had seven eyes that ran to and fro through the earth, yet he did act these abominations.
the meaning of which word we conceive to be this, that he did the evil, notwithstanding he was convinced of the omniscience and all seeing eye of God: And it is recorded of Ahab, 1 King. 21, 20. He sold himself to commit iniquity in the sighed of the Lord, when notwithstanding he knew that he had seven eyes that ran to and from through the earth, yet he did act these abominations.
And there is this lastly, that doth evidence it, when one doth sin with much deliberation and advice, they are not overhailed by their temptations and lusts,
And there is this lastly, that does evidence it, when one does sin with much deliberation and Advice, they Are not overhailed by their temptations and Lustiest,
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then had iniquity dominion over those that are made mention of, Mic. 2. 1. Wo to them that devise iniquity upon their beds, that sit down deliberatly in the silent seasons of the night to contrive the mischievous plots of their hearts:
then had iniquity dominion over those that Are made mention of, Mic. 2. 1. Woe to them that devise iniquity upon their Beds, that fit down deliberately in the silent seasons of the night to contrive the mischievous plots of their hearts:
and we would only say to such, read the 3. or 4. vers. of that chapter, where God saith in a sweet and just opposition, in regard of their devising of iniquity;
and we would only say to such, read the 3. or 4. vers. of that chapter, where God Says in a sweet and just opposition, in regard of their devising of iniquity;
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why God doth sometimes think fit to expose his own unto some dominion of their lusts? It was a notable and most true saying of a heathen, As many vices, as many masters, for every lust is a master;
why God does sometime think fit to expose his own unto Some dominion of their Lustiest? It was a notable and most true saying of a heathen, As many vices, as many Masters, for every lust is a master;
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And we conceive when a Christian beginneth to establish his own righteousness, then he is in hazard to be given up for a time unto the dominion of his sin:
And we conceive when a Christian begins to establish his own righteousness, then he is in hazard to be given up for a time unto the dominion of his since:
this is the song of restoring grace, after grace hath once prevented the Christian. Now we will desire you seriously to intend this precious work of mortification:
this is the song of restoring grace, After grace hath once prevented the Christian. Now we will desire you seriously to intend this precious work of mortification:
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And we think if Christ were to come down from heaven, he might preach this to many of us, Betrayest thou the son of man with a kisse? There are many that I am sure have a lower spirit then Iudas, that would sell Christ at a lower rate then thirty peeces of silver:
And we think if christ were to come down from heaven, he might preach this to many of us, Betrayest thou the son of man with a kiss? There Are many that I am sure have a lower Spirit then Iudas, that would fell christ At a lower rate then thirty Pieces of silver:
O! eternity, eternity, what shall you do in the day of desolation, when your visitation shall come from a far? where shall you flee for help? and where shall you leave your glory? I shall shut up all that I have to say with this the wrath of that living,
OH! eternity, eternity, what shall you do in the day of desolation, when your Visitation shall come from a Far? where shall you flee for help? and where shall you leave your glory? I shall shut up all that I have to say with this the wrath of that living,
Therefore the reprobats rather choise to be under the weight of hills and mountains, then to be under the weight of this living Cornerstone but so much despised.
Therefore the Reprobates rather choice to be under the weight of hills and Mountains, then to be under the weight of this living Cornerstone but so much despised.
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though this is a lamentation, and shall be for a lamentation, that the most part of us have not come that length of religion, which the publicans and sinners did attain to, which is, to love those that love them.
though this is a lamentation, and shall be for a lamentation, that the most part of us have not come that length of Religion, which the Publicans and Sinners did attain to, which is, to love those that love them.
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Doth not Christ his engraving of his love to sinners, in letters of blood, call for this at our hand, that we should devote our selves wholly to him? But we confesse, such is that desperat enimity and deceitfulness of the hearts of all flesh, that if all who have been partakers of the divine Nature,
Does not christ his engraving of his love to Sinners, in letters of blood, call for this At our hand, that we should devote our selves wholly to him? But we confess, such is that desperate enmity and deceitfulness of the hearts of all Flesh, that if all who have been partakers of the divine Nature,
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or shall be partakers of it, had but one heart to conduct them to heaven, they would misguide it in the way, it being the matchlesse and incommunicable prerogative of the Captain of our salvation, to guide many sons and daughters to glory, I think,
or shall be partakers of it, had but one heart to conduct them to heaven, they would misguide it in the Way, it being the matchless and incommunicable prerogative of the Captain of our salvation, to guide many Sons and daughters to glory, I think,
if there were a description to be given of the most part of us, we must give that which is, Prov. 6. 13. He speaketh with his feet, and teacheth with his fingers:
if there were a description to be given of the most part of us, we must give that which is, Curae 6. 13. He speaks with his feet, and Teaches with his fingers:
And I would have you ▪ who are expectants of heaven, and have some small hope of being eternally with him, to be much in this precious work of mortification.
And I would have you ▪ who Are expectants of heaven, and have Some small hope of being eternally with him, to be much in this precious work of mortification.
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There are some s• habituat to sin, (if God do not prevent them) the last act they shall commit in this stage of the world, shall be an act of iniquity,
There Are Some s• habituat to since, (if God do not prevent them) the last act they shall commit in this stage of the world, shall be an act of iniquity,
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and they shall breath out their last, in departing from that invisible Majesty. There are some that though they live seventy years, they shall not have this to say, of one day of all their life, that they have devoted and given it to God. Mortification is a mystery to our knowledge,
and they shall breath out their last, in departing from that invisible Majesty. There Are Some that though they live seventy Years, they shall not have this to say, of one day of all their life, that they have devoted and given it to God. Mortification is a mystery to our knowledge,
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It is a wonder that many of us are not distracted, and that much of Cains divinity doth not possesse us, that whosoever shall find us by the way, shall kill us.
It is a wonder that many of us Are not distracted, and that much of Cains divinity does not possess us, that whosoever shall find us by the Way, shall kill us.
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This was the practice of David, Psal. 65. 3. there is the assertion of misbelief in the first words, Iniquities prevail over me, but he denyes that conclusion which we draw from it, that we are reprobats; but faith doth sweetly subjoyn, As for our transgressions, thou wilt purge them away.
This was the practice of David, Psalm 65. 3. there is the assertion of misbelief in the First words, Iniquities prevail over me, but he Denies that conclusion which we draw from it, that we Are Reprobates; but faith does sweetly subjoin, As for our transgressions, thou wilt purge them away.
as an argument to plead with God for pardon, according to that famous prayer of Davids, Psal. 25. 11. For thy names sake, O Lord, pardon mine iniquity, for it is great.
as an argument to plead with God for pardon, according to that famous prayer of Davids, Psalm 25. 11. For thy names sake, Oh Lord, pardon mine iniquity, for it is great.
It is strange to parallel and compare these two places, Gen. 6. 5. with Gen. 8. 21. where the reason that God giveth of the destruction of the world is this,
It is strange to parallel and compare these two places, Gen. 6. 5. with Gen. 8. 21. where the reason that God gives of the destruction of the world is this,
Now we told you at the last occasion we spoke on these words, when we wa• speaking upon the second thing of Mortification, which was the extent of it, tha• a Christian should not only mortifie original sin, which is here called flesh, bu• likewayes, he should mortifie his predominant idols, which are here called affections; and of these two we have spoken ▪ There is this likewise in the extent of Mortification, that a Christian should mortifie the first motions and tentations unto sin, which are here called lusts. And for clearing what we shall speak upon this;
Now we told you At the last occasion we spoke on these words, when we wa• speaking upon the second thing of Mortification, which was the extent of it, tha• a Christian should not only mortify original since, which is Here called Flesh, bu• likeways, he should mortify his predominant Idols, which Are Here called affections; and of these two we have spoken ▪ There is this likewise in the extent of Mortification, that a Christian should mortify the First motions and tentations unto since, which Are Here called Lustiest. And for clearing what we shall speak upon this;
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but likewayes it is clear from the practice of David, Psal, 56. 3. where when misbelief began to stir, he put faith in exercise, What time (saith he) I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
but likeways it is clear from the practice of David, Psalm, 56. 3. where when misbelief began to stir, he put faith in exercise, What time (Says he) I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
And it is clear from the practice of Paul, 2 Cor. 12. 7. where there was a messenger of Sathan given to buffer him, he went and beseeched the Lord thrise. Neither shall we stand to prove, that it is the duty of a Christian to flee the appearances of evil,
And it is clear from the practice of Paul, 2 Cor. 12. 7. where there was a Messenger of Sathan given to buffer him, he went and beseeched the Lord thrice. Neither shall we stand to prove, that it is the duty of a Christian to flee the appearances of evil,
and certainly, when we delay the mortifying of our lusts, and resists not the devil, it is no wonder that we are led captive by the hand of our iniquities:
and Certainly, when we Delay the mortifying of our Lustiest, and resists not the Devil, it is no wonder that we Are led captive by the hand of our iniquities:
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It was an ancient saying worthy to be practised, resist the beginning of evil, for the remedy is ever more difficult in the close, then in the beginning.
It was an ancient saying worthy to be practised, resist the beginning of evil, for the remedy is ever more difficult in the close, then in the beginning.
However, we would give Christians these two directions for this consideration. 1. After by the power of grace, ye have overcome the first motions of sin, do not give over your watch,
However, we would give Christians these two directions for this consideration. 1. After by the power of grace, you have overcome the First motions of since, do not give over your watch,
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and it is this, a Christian that maketh conscience of this duty, ordinarily he is blessed with most divine and precious enjoyments of Iesus Christ: let a Christian try this by experience,
and it is this, a Christian that makes conscience of this duty, ordinarily he is blessed with most divine and precious enjoyments of Iesus christ: let a Christian try this by experience,
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and when first sin doth assail them, if they will make conscience to resist it, the dew of heaven shall come down and ly upon their branch, that their glory may be fresh in them,
and when First since does assail them, if they will make conscience to resist it, the due of heaven shall come down and lie upon their branch, that their glory may be fresh in them,
And certainly, we think, if we may make allusion to these words, that curse is accomplished in these dayes, I will make the heavens brasse, and the earth iron.
And Certainly, we think, if we may make allusion to these words, that curse is accomplished in these days, I will make the heavens brass, and the earth iron.
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There is this third consideration that we would propose, and it is this, that the resisting of the motions and first stirrings of corruption, is the way to get the soul under a most divine impression of the sinfulnesse of sin:
There is this third consideration that we would propose, and it is this, that the resisting of the motions and First stirrings of corruption, is the Way to get the soul under a most divine impression of the sinfulness of since:
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There is this first consideration, that resisting of the first motions of sin, is that which keeps the grace of faith much in exercise, especially in an hour of trial and of temptation.
There is this First consideration, that resisting of the First motions of since, is that which keeps the grace of faith much in exercise, especially in an hour of trial and of temptation.
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I think, there is nothing that will darken a Christians evidence so much as this, the conviction of this, that there was never a sin did assail them, that was resisted in its first motions and stirrings, I confess, I think a bad conscience, is the mother of misbelief, which the Apostle doth clearly point at, 1. Tim. 3. 9. Holding (saith he) the mystery of faith in a pure conscience, as if he would have said, that divine and precious guest Faith, can lodge in no dwelling but a pure and undefiled conscience:
I think, there is nothing that will darken a Christians evidence so much as this, the conviction of this, that there was never a since did assail them, that was resisted in its First motions and stirrings, I confess, I think a bad conscience, is the mother of misbelief, which the Apostle does clearly point At, 1. Tim. 3. 9. Holding (Says he) the mystery of faith in a pure conscience, as if he would have said, that divine and precious guest Faith, can lodge in no Dwelling but a pure and undefiled conscience:
And to make this clear, that the resisting of the motions and first stirrings of sin, have influence to preserve faith in exercise, see Rev. 2. 17. To him that overcometh, that is in the way of overcoming, I will give him a new name;
And to make this clear, that the resisting of the motions and First stirrings of since, have influence to preserve faith in exercise, see Rev. 2. 17. To him that Overcometh, that is in the Way of overcoming, I will give him a new name;
he shall know that his name is written in these precious records of heaven, and that before the morning stars did sing for joy, e're ever the corner stone of the world was laid, he was engraven upon the heart of precious ones, in indelible letters which cannot be blotted out:
he shall know that his name is written in these precious records of heaven, and that before the morning Stars did sing for joy, ever ever the corner stone of the world was laid, he was engraven upon the heart of precious ones, in indelible letters which cannot be blotted out:
As also it is clear from, Rom. 7. compared with 8. and 1. verse: when was it that Paul cried forth, There is no condemnation to them that are in Christ Iesus? was it not then,
As also it is clear from, Rom. 7. compared with 8. and 1. verse: when was it that Paul cried forth, There is no condemnation to them that Are in christ Iesus? was it not then,
And there is this last consideration, which we shall propose to enforce this duty, and it is this, that not resisting sin in its first motions, doth ordinarily creat and bring to passe much hardnesse and stupidity of heart,
And there is this last consideration, which we shall propose to enforce this duty, and it is this, that not resisting since in its First motions, does ordinarily create and bring to pass much hardness and stupidity of heart,
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and we confesse there are some whose consciences may bear them record, that they never knew what it was to resist the first motions and stirrings of corruption.
and we confess there Are Some whose Consciences may bear them record, that they never knew what it was to resist the First motions and stirrings of corruption.
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That which secondly we shall speak upon this, shall be this, what is the reason that Christians do not resist sin in its first motions and stirrings within them? And we conceive, that it doth either proceed from this, that Christians are not much in the exercise of the grace of watchfulness.
That which secondly we shall speak upon this, shall be this, what is the reason that Christians do not resist since in its First motions and stirrings within them? And we conceive, that it does either proceed from this, that Christians Are not much in the exercise of the grace of watchfulness.
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I think temptations seises oft-times upon a Christians affections before they be a war, hence it is, that when the Apostle Peter is prescribing this direction of resisting the motions of sin, he requireth this as an antecedent duty, that they should be watchful, 1 Pet. 5. 8, 9. Be vigilant, and then, resist him, stedfast in the faith:
I think temptations seizes ofttimes upon a Christians affections before they be a war, hence it is, that when the Apostle Peter is prescribing this direction of resisting the motions of since, he requires this as an antecedent duty, that they should be watchful, 1 Pet. 5. 8, 9. Be vigilant, and then, resist him, steadfast in the faith:
We confesse, our spirits oft-times are so loadened with the pleasure of a world, and are so much taken up with the passing delights of a transient world, that when temptations do come;
We confess, our spirits ofttimes Are so loadened with the pleasure of a world, and Are so much taken up with the passing delights of a Transient world, that when temptations do come;
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hence it is that the Apostle Iames when he is passing this exhortation upon these to whom he writeth, resist the Devil, he subjoyneth this in the 9. vers. as a concomitant duty, draw near to God, as if he would have said,
hence it is that the Apostle James when he is passing this exhortation upon these to whom he Writeth, resist the devil, he subjoineth this in the 9. vers. as a concomitant duty, draw near to God, as if he would have said,
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And I would only say this unto you, it is a most high and divine walk alwayes to be living within sight of God, that when ye go down to the grave, ye may have this to say, I am now to change my place,
And I would only say this unto you, it is a most high and divine walk always to be living within sighed of God, that when you go down to the grave, you may have this to say, I am now to change my place,
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heaven may be to you but a precious passing and transition unto a more constant and immediat enjoyment of God: Or else it doth proceed from this, that Christians when they are first assailed with the motions and stirrings of corruptions, they dow not do violence to their own flesh.
heaven may be to you but a precious passing and transition unto a more constant and immediate enjoyment of God: Or Else it does proceed from this, that Christians when they Are First assailed with the motions and stirrings of corruptions, they dow not doe violence to their own Flesh.
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I consesse these two Idols, which are dependant one upon another, that idol of Self, and that idol of Ease, they are the cut-throats of a Christians diligence,
I confess these two Idols, which Are dependant one upon Another, that idol of Self, and that idol of Ease, they Are the cutthroats of a Christians diligence,
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Now that which thirdly we proposed to speak to from these words was, the difficulty to attain to Mortification, which we conceive, was held forth under that word Crucify; which doth import, that Mortification is a longsome work,
Now that which Thirdly we proposed to speak to from these words was, the difficulty to attain to Mortification, which we conceive, was held forth under that word Crucify; which does import, that Mortification is a longsome work,
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Is there not this which points out the difficulty of it, that there is a woful unity of affection betwixt us and our lusts, they are dear to us as the right eye,
Is there not this which points out the difficulty of it, that there is a woeful unity of affection betwixt us and our Lustiest, they Are dear to us as the right eye,
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there is a spiritual and a refined Me, there is a carnal and a wicked Me, as Paul doth distinguish them in that verse, I know (saith he) that in me dwelleth no good thing:
there is a spiritual and a refined Me, there is a carnal and a wicked Me, as Paul does distinguish them in that verse, I know (Says he) that in me dwells no good thing:
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There is that secondly which pointeth out the difficulty of Mortification, and it is the strength of those lusts that are within us, we think the Scripture is so abundant in pointing out the strength of sin, that we need not speak much to it:
There is that secondly which pointeth out the difficulty of Mortification, and it is the strength of those Lustiest that Are within us, we think the Scripture is so abundant in pointing out the strength of since, that we need not speak much to it:
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As likewayes, that expression pointeth forth the strength of corruption, which is 2 Cor. 10. 4. where he saith, we are to fight for the pulling down of strong holds, as it were,
As likeways, that expression pointeth forth the strength of corruption, which is 2 Cor. 10. 4. where he Says, we Are to fight for the pulling down of strong holds, as it were,
oft-times that expression is recorded, the deceitfulness of sin: we confesse, if this were believed, we would use a more divine and holy prudence, least we should be ensnared.
ofttimes that expression is recorded, the deceitfulness of since: we confess, if this were believed, we would use a more divine and holy prudence, lest we should be Ensnared.
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we shall only speak a little to obviat any mistake that may be about the difficulty of any Mortification, which shall include that which we intended to speak upon;
we shall only speak a little to obviate any mistake that may be about the difficulty of any Mortification, which shall include that which we intended to speak upon;
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and that word which he speaketh, Bread of deceit is pleasant to the mouth, but he knoweth not, that the dead are there, &c. And we think the Apostle sweetly chydeth the Romans concerning this thing, What fruit have you of those things, whereof you are now ashamed? it is sad to think upon that woful disappointment that many shall meet with.
and that word which he speaks, Bred of deceit is pleasant to the Mouth, but he Knoweth not, that the dead Are there, etc. And we think the Apostle sweetly chydeth the Roman Concerning this thing, What fruit have you of those things, whereof you Are now ashamed? it is sad to think upon that woeful disappointment that many shall meet with.
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and the love of Jesus Christ is laid in pawn for our overcoming, which is clear from that Joh. 6. 39. And this is the fathers will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me, I should losse nothing but should raise it up again at the last day:
and the love of jesus christ is laid in pawn for our overcoming, which is clear from that John 6. 39. And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me, I should loss nothing but should raise it up again At the last day:
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when the precious troup of his Saints, shall return from the day of judgment, and that general infare shall be of all those that have been begotten unto a lively hope,
when the precious Troupe of his Saints, shall return from the day of judgement, and that general infare shall be of all those that have been begotten unto a lively hope,
as it is clear from Eph. 1. 19, 20. where it is said, That power that wrought mightily in Christ to raise him from the dead, doth also work in those that believe.
as it is clear from Ephesians 1. 19, 20. where it is said, That power that wrought mightily in christ to raise him from the dead, does also work in those that believe.
for ye know, though Christ be the fulness of the Saints, yet the Saints are the fulness of Christ: there is a sweet mutual fulfilling and accomplishing each one of another:
for you know, though christ be the fullness of the Saints, yet the Saints Are the fullness of christ: there is a sweet mutual fulfilling and accomplishing each one of Another:
I think of all the words that Christ ever spoke to the Father, that word was the most imperious and commanding-like word which he hath, Joh. 17. 24. I will (saith he) that those that thou hast given me, be where I am.
I think of all the words that christ ever spoke to the Father, that word was the most imperious and commanding-like word which he hath, John 17. 24. I will (Says he) that those that thou hast given me, be where I am.
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and that word which is vers. 30. he shall be preserved to the day of destruction, or as the word in the original, he shall be reserved to the day of wrath:
and that word which is vers. 30. he shall be preserved to the day of destruction, or as the word in the original, he shall be reserved to the day of wrath:
It ought to be that arch-plot, and great design, that Christians ought to promove, to attain to that original unity, which once was in mans affections towards God: O! what blessedness did Adam enjoy,
It ought to be that arch-plot, and great Design, that Christians ought to promove, to attain to that original unity, which once was in men affections towards God: OH! what blessedness did Adam enjoy,
while he did stand in that estate wherein he was created, he having a blessed harmony of all his affections toward God, and likewayes there being a most divine correspondence and blessed familiarity betwixt heaven and earth, betwixt him who fitteth on the Throne, and the foot-stool:
while he did stand in that estate wherein he was created, he having a blessed harmony of all his affections towards God, and likeways there being a most divine correspondence and blessed familiarity betwixt heaven and earth, betwixt him who fits on the Throne, and the footstool:
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And likewayes he might have that proverb taken up of himself, How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning? Now, man by lossing that blessed unity that was in his affections, hath contracted a woful and infinit diversity in his affections towards these things that are here below:
And likeways he might have that proverb taken up of himself, How art thou fallen from heaven, Oh Lucifer, son of the morning? Now, man by lossing that blessed unity that was in his affections, hath contracted a woeful and infinite diversity in his affections towards these things that Are Here below:
so that those affections which did once sweetly run in one channel toward God, are now divided and separated in many channels, toward those things that are below him:
so that those affections which did once sweetly run in one channel towards God, Are now divided and separated in many channels, towards those things that Are below him:
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And there is nothing beneath the Son, that leadeth captive so many of our desires as the World: therefore it were your advantage to be crucified to the world,
And there is nothing beneath the Son, that leads captive so many of our Desires as the World: Therefore it were your advantage to be Crucified to the world,
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O! how suitable is it for those who are heirs and expectants of that blessed hope and everlasting enjoyment of being with God, who is the Judge of all flesh,
OH! how suitable is it for those who Are Heirs and expectants of that blessed hope and everlasting enjoyment of being with God, who is the Judge of all Flesh,
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and to be made heirs and co-heirs with Jesus Christ. Is it not below you to be much taken up in your vain and anxiouspursuits afterthose things that are here below:
and to be made Heirs and coheirs with jesus christ. Is it not below you to be much taken up in your vain and anxiouspursuits afterthose things that Are Here below:
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your affections ought to be ascending as pillaes of smoak, and ye should be breathing after that blessed day when there shall be a confinement of all your affections on him.
your affections ought to be ascending as pillaes of smoke, and you should be breathing After that blessed day when there shall be a confinement of all your affections on him.
We have at some occasions spoken unto you, of the grace of humility, and of the grace of love, the one teaching us to undervalue our self, the other teaching us to value God: And had you been much taken up in the spiritual and living exercise of those, there should not have been much difficulty to perswade you at this time.
We have At Some occasions spoken unto you, of the grace of humility, and of the grace of love, the one teaching us to undervalue our self, the other teaching us to valve God: And had you been much taken up in the spiritual and living exercise of those, there should not have been much difficulty to persuade you At this time.
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As likewayes, it is that which entertaineth a constant and perpetual antipathy and holy indignation against every thing, thorow which his conformity with God, and that perfect likeness and sim•litude with his Maker, might be in any way impaired.
As likeways, it is that which entertaineth a constant and perpetual antipathy and holy Indignation against every thing, thorough which his conformity with God, and that perfect likeness and sim•litude with his Maker, might be in any Way impaired.
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Mortification doth not consist in those unconstant and unequal exercises of mortifying our lusts, it consists not in those violent flashes of holy zeal and indignation against our iniquities;
Mortification does not consist in those unconstant and unequal exercises of mortifying our Lustiest, it consists not in those violent flashes of holy zeal and Indignation against our iniquities;
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We will solace our selves in the chambers of our imagry, by beholding our idols pourtrayed up the wall, we will study to receive satisfaction in our apprehensions,
We will solace our selves in the chambers of our imagery, by beholding our Idols portrayed up the wall, we will study to receive satisfaction in our apprehensions,
Such is likewayes the woful desperatness of the hearts of the children of men, that when God hath put a worm to the root of that gourd, under the shadow of which, we used to solace our selves, we cry forth from a discontented humor, It is better for us to die then to live:
Such is likeways the woeful desperateness of the hearts of the children of men, that when God hath put a worm to the root of that gourd, under the shadow of which, we used to solace our selves, we cry forth from a discontented humour, It is better for us to die then to live:
their idols and they are pleasant in their lives, and they desire not to be divided in their deaths. 3. Mortification doth not consist in that partial and divided way of mortifying our corruptions, we taking vengeance upon some of our lusts,
their Idols and they Are pleasant in their lives, and they desire not to be divided in their death's. 3. Mortification does not consist in that partial and divided Way of mortifying our corruptions, we taking vengeance upon Some of our Lustiest,
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but with Saul, spareing it who is the King. Naaman the Syrian must have an indulgence of bowing his knee in the house of Rimmon: Lot must plead for the sparing of Zoar, that small thing:
but with Saul, sparing it who is the King. Naaman the Syrian must have an indulgence of bowing his knee in the house of Rimmon: Lot must plead for the sparing of Zoar, that small thing:
and so when we are intending that work of Mortification, we plead for the sparing of these things, which we call Zoars, these small, but our Master-corruptions.
and so when we Are intending that work of Mortification, we plead for the sparing of these things, which we call Zoars, these small, but our Master-corruptions.
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Certainly that evangelick Mortification which is required of us, doth not consist in this, for we must intend an universal separation betwixt us and all our idols, we must cast away all our idols to the moles and to the batts,
Certainly that evangelic Mortification which is required of us, does not consist in this, for we must intend an universal separation betwixt us and all our Idols, we must cast away all our Idols to the Moles and to the bats,
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He never knew what the grace of Mortification meant, who never set about the accomplishment of the ruine of that great and master-idol which domineereth over him:
He never knew what the grace of Mortification meant, who never Set about the accomplishment of the ruin of that great and master-idol which domineereth over him:
And we conceive, that the best and most solid way of knowing our growth in Mortification, is by reflecting upon the decay of these idols, which are our predominants;
And we conceive, that the best and most solid Way of knowing our growth in Mortification, is by reflecting upon the decay of these Idols, which Are our predominants;
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In the words he pointeth out unto us that way, wherein he did attain this compleat and spiritual Mortification to the world, holden forth to us in these words, by whom, which doth relate unto Iesus Christ, who is made mention of in the words going before:
In the words he pointeth out unto us that Way, wherein he did attain this complete and spiritual Mortification to the world, held forth to us in these words, by whom, which does relate unto Iesus christ, who is made mention of in the words going before:
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or, as the words may be rendered, by which I am crucified to the world, and so they relate unto the cross of Jesus Christ. Now under this notion of being crucified, he doth certainly hold forth unto us, that great difficulty that is in accomplishing the work of Mortification;
or, as the words may be rendered, by which I am Crucified to the world, and so they relate unto the cross of jesus christ. Now under this notion of being Crucified, he does Certainly hold forth unto us, that great difficulty that is in accomplishing the work of Mortification;
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This word of being crucified, doth likewayes hold forth the painfulness and uneasiness of this work of Mortification, Crucifying being a death, amongst all violent deaths, one of the most bitter:
This word of being Crucified, does likeways hold forth the painfulness and uneasiness of this work of Mortification, Crucifying being a death, among all violent death's, one of the most bitter:
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It is a wofull evil in these dayes, that the most part of people walk under this apprehension, that there is not much difficulty to Mortifie their corruptions,
It is a woeful evil in these days, that the most part of people walk under this apprehension, that there is not much difficulty to Mortify their corruptions,
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The third thing that is holden forth under this name of being crucified is, that woful reluctancy and indisposition of spirit, which we have to this blessed exercise of Mortifying our corruptions;
The third thing that is held forth under this name of being Crucified is, that woeful reluctancy and indisposition of Spirit, which we have to this blessed exercise of Mortifying our corruptions;
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how loth are we to have that wofull and accursed union betwixt us and our lusts dissolved? O! how many Orators and Procurators within our selves have we to plead for this, the sparing of our lusts:
how loath Are we to have that woeful and accursed Union betwixt us and our Lustiest dissolved? OH! how many Orators and Procurators within our selves have we to plead for this, the sparing of our Lustiest:
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O! how may we blush and be confounded seven dayes, that we should be so loth to have a separation betwixt us and these things, by which our distance with God and estrangement from him, is so much increased:
OH! how may we blush and be confounded seven days, that we should be so loath to have a separation betwixt us and these things, by which our distance with God and estrangement from him, is so much increased:
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this vanity is unspeakable, that we should be so averse from that wherein our eternal blessedness dothly, in having that wofull band, which we have wreathed about our own necks, taken off by the blessed and everlasting hands of him who hath died and risen again, to accomplish this blessed design.
this vanity is unspeakable, that we should be so averse from that wherein our Eternal blessedness dothly, in having that woeful band, which we have wreathed about our own necks, taken off by the blessed and everlasting hands of him who hath died and risen again, to accomplish this blessed Design.
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Lastly, under this word of being crucified, is held forth unto us that compleat and spiritual Mortification to the world, that this holy man attained to, he was as one dead to these things:
Lastly, under this word of being Crucified, is held forth unto us that complete and spiritual Mortification to the world, that this holy man attained to, he was as one dead to these things:
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he was not much exercised in joy in having the world, neither was he exercised in grief, by wanting the things of the world, he was a man dead, which could not be moved by any of these things:
he was not much exercised in joy in having the world, neither was he exercised in grief, by wanting the things of the world, he was a man dead, which could not be moved by any of these things:
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neither did he so joy in having the world, as those who have not a more divine and high spring of consolation, he was cloathed with a holy indifferency,
neither did he so joy in having the world, as those who have not a more divine and high spring of consolation, he was clothed with a holy indifferency,
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I conceive, that if all that are here would examine themselves, by how many degrees their Mortification to the world, doth come short of this, they might sit down and conclude with themselves, that they are yet to begin to mortifie;
I conceive, that if all that Are Here would examine themselves, by how many Degrees their Mortification to the world, does come short of this, they might fit down and conclude with themselves, that they Are yet to begin to mortify;
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yea, there are many here, to whom we may say, that they are so far from being clothed with a holy indifferency in having the things of the world, that they are clothed with that woful and indispensible necessity in pursuing after these things:
yea, there Are many Here, to whom we may say, that they Are so Far from being clothed with a holy indifferency in having the things of the world, that they Are clothed with that woeful and indispensible necessity in pursuing After these things:
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The first is this, be much taken up in a holy contemplation and spiritual beholding of these unsearchable excellencies that are in God. If once the foul of the creature were elevated to behold him, there should not be much difficulty, to be mortified to the world:
The First is this, be much taken up in a holy contemplation and spiritual beholding of these unsearchable excellencies that Are in God. If once the foul of the creature were elevated to behold him, there should not be much difficulty, to be mortified to the world:
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were we once admitted to draw by a lap of the vail, and behold that uncreated glory and unexpressible Majesty that is treasured up in him, Mortification should be no great difficulty unto us:
were we once admitted to draw by a lap of the Vail, and behold that uncreated glory and unexpressible Majesty that is treasured up in him, Mortification should be no great difficulty unto us:
this is clearly held forth here, for Paul doth tell by whom he had this grace of Mortification, it was by beholding that pleasant plant of renown Jesus Christ.
this is clearly held forth Here, for Paul does tell by whom he had this grace of Mortification, it was by beholding that pleasant plant of renown jesus christ.
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but he that believeth that Iesus Christ is the Son of God? Did we once believe that fundamental Article of faith, that he who was crucified upon the tree, was the real Son of God, we should most easily win to this concerning duty of Mortification.
but he that Believeth that Iesus christ is the Son of God? Did we once believe that fundamental Article of faith, that he who was Crucified upon the tree, was the real Son of God, we should most Easily win to this Concerning duty of Mortification.
We need not speak much to the commendation of those unto you, who were never acqainted with him, that so ye might be perswaded to forsake your old lovers;
We need not speak much to the commendation of those unto you, who were never acquainted with him, that so you might be persuaded to forsake your old lovers;
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We shall only say this, silence and admiration they speak least, and yet speak most: there is more divine Oratory in holy silence, and more excellent expressions in blessed admiration,
We shall only say this, silence and admiration they speak least, and yet speak most: there is more divine Oratory in holy silence, and more excellent expressions in blessed admiration,
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what can man speak of him who is that unsearchable and incomprehensible Majesty? This may appear a paradox to you, that silence should speak, and admiration commend:
what can man speak of him who is that unsearchable and incomprehensible Majesty? This may appear a paradox to you, that silence should speak, and admiration commend:
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O! men of the world, will you once be perswaded to make that blessed divorce betwixt you and your idols, that there may be an everlasting conjunction betwixt God and you:
OH! men of the world, will you once be persuaded to make that blessed divorce betwixt you and your Idols, that there may be an everlasting conjunction betwixt God and you:
The second thing whereby we may attain to this bless•d duty of Mortification to the world, is this, by reflecting how passing & transient those things are, wherewith the sons of men use to solace themselves.
The second thing whereby we may attain to this bless•d duty of Mortification to the world, is this, by reflecting how passing & Transient those things Are, wherewith the Sons of men use to solace themselves.
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this is clear, 1 Joh. 2. 17. and 1 Pet. 4. 7. did we solidly believe how changable those enjoyments of the world were, would we hurry our selves so much in our pursuits after them? Those who are listed up in their enjoyments this day, may be thrust down low the next day:
this is clear, 1 John 2. 17. and 1 Pet. 4. 7. did we solidly believe how changeable those enjoyments of the world were, would we hurry our selves so much in our pursuits After them? Those who Are listed up in their enjoyments this day, may be thrust down low the next day:
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that word that is there ( at his best estate ) may be rendered thus, man although he stand: Etiamsi constitutus, in your most fixed and settled condition in the world:
that word that is there (At his best estate) may be rendered thus, man although he stand: Even if Constituted, in your most fixed and settled condition in the world:
I suppose, that if we were walking more in the house of mourning, and were believing that truth, that it is appointed for man once to die, and that shortly, we must be brought home unto that unchangeable estate of life;
I suppose, that if we were walking more in the house of mourning, and were believing that truth, that it is appointed for man once to die, and that shortly, we must be brought home unto that unchangeable estate of life;
What is your life but a vapour, which doth quickly evanish, and doth but appear for a little? Suppose the whole Creation should stay with you during all your time,
What is your life but a vapour, which does quickly evanish, and does but appear for a little? Suppose the Whole Creation should stay with you during all your time,
yet how short should your enjoyment be? what is mans life, but a hand-breadth, these four finger-breadths, which is one of the least of all geometricall measures;
yet how short should your enjoyment be? what is men life, but a handbreadth, these four finger-breadths, which is one of the least of all geometrical measures;
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yet doth your time quickly evanish and flee away? Why should you solace your selves with those things that cannot eternally remain with you? when ye go down to the grave, you can take nothing of these things with you ▪ for in all points as you came,
yet does your time quickly evanish and flee away? Why should you solace your selves with those things that cannot eternally remain with you? when you go down to the grave, you can take nothing of these things with you ▪ for in all points as you Come,
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there are some corruptions, which have so near affinity to, as likewayes dependance upon, this sin, that if these be not crushed, we cannot attain to this duty of Mortification, there is prodigality and pride, these two grand enemies, to the accomplishment of this blessed design:
there Are Some corruptions, which have so near affinity to, as likeways dependence upon, this since, that if these be not crushed, we cannot attain to this duty of Mortification, there is prodigality and pride, these two grand enemies, to the accomplishment of this blessed Design:
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and that grace which shall be brought unto you at the revelation of Iesus Christ. Peter presseth sobriety to all things here below, by this arguments, 1 Pet. 1. 13. Be sober, and he giveth this reason of it, for the grace that shall be brought unto you at the revelation of Iesus Christ:
and that grace which shall be brought unto you At the Revelation of Iesus christ. Peter Presseth sobriety to all things Here below, by this Arguments, 1 Pet. 1. 13. Be Sobrium, and he gives this reason of it, for the grace that shall be brought unto you At the Revelation of Iesus christ:
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O! were we much taken up in beholding that blessed estate of life, which the souls of just men made perfect shall have with God, where we shall enjoy, and yet not loath:
OH! were we much taken up in beholding that blessed estate of life, which the Souls of just men made perfect shall have with God, where we shall enjoy, and yet not loath:
This indeed would help us, to much mortification to these things of the world, as is clear from Eccles. 11. 9. had we the faith of that day engraven upon our spirits, that we must render an account of our wayes, O! how wary should we be in ingaging with vanity? I think the great cause why sin hath so universal a dominion over the sons of men is,
This indeed would help us, to much mortification to these things of the world, as is clear from Eccles. 11. 9. had we the faith of that day engraven upon our spirits, that we must render an account of our ways, OH! how wary should we be in engaging with vanity? I think the great cause why since hath so universal a dominion over the Sons of men is,
because we do not solidly believe that there is such a day approaching, when we shall appear before the judgement seat of him, who shall judge not after the seeing of the eye,
Because we do not solidly believe that there is such a day approaching, when we shall appear before the judgement seat of him, who shall judge not After the seeing of the eye,
nor shall reprove after the hearing of the ear, but shall judge righteous judgment: The terror of the Lord would certainly perswade us, if we did believe this.
nor shall reprove After the hearing of the ear, but shall judge righteous judgement: The terror of the Lord would Certainly persuade us, if we did believe this.
If once you spoil that grand and arch-rebel, who doth so much oppose you, in a manner, you should stand alone and sing a triumph, they should flee when none pursueth;
If once you spoil that grand and Archrebel, who does so much oppose you, in a manner, you should stand alone and sing a triumph, they should flee when none pursueth;
IT was Adams ignorance of this divine mystery of Christianity, to be content with every estate, wherein he was placed, that did bring him down from that high pinacle of his excellency,
IT was Adams ignorance of this divine mystery of Christianity, to be content with every estate, wherein he was placed, that did bring him down from that high pinnacle of his excellency,
and did degrade him from that primitive glory, wherewith he was cloathed, for he not being content with that precious and excellent lot, wherein God had placed him,
and did degrade him from that primitive glory, wherewith he was clothed, for he not being content with that precious and excellent lot, wherein God had placed him,
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And it is certainly thorow the deceitfuness of the spirit of man, and that invisible root of pride, that every lot and condition of life is subject to satiety and loathing:
And it is Certainly thorough the deceitfuness of the Spirit of man, and that invisible root of pride, that every lot and condition of life is Subject to satiety and loathing:
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And believe me, a Christians sitting down seriously, to contemplat and view what an infinit multitude of hopes, fears and desires the spirit of man is possessed with;
And believe me, a Christians sitting down seriously, to Contemplate and view what an infinite multitude of hope's, fears and Desires the Spirit of man is possessed with;
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as likewayes to behold how that vanity and vexation of spirit, is engraven upon the choisest lot that a Christian can meet with here, he may be provoked to look out at the windows of his prison-house,
as likeways to behold how that vanity and vexation of Spirit, is engraven upon the Choicest lot that a Christian can meet with Here, he may be provoked to look out At the windows of his Prison house,
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and long for that precious day, when Christ should be as a roe, or as a young hinde coming over the mountains of Bether, waiting to be exalted to that precious and excellent estate of life, where there shall be neither loathing nor longing:
and long for that precious day, when christ should be as a roe, or as a young hind coming over the Mountains of Behter, waiting to be exalted to that precious and excellent estate of life, where there shall be neither loathing nor longing:
O! what repinings hath the unmortified spirit of man to the dispensations of God, in regulating his lot and estate, which doth alone speak forth the Atheisme of our heart:
OH! what repinings hath thee unmortified Spirit of man to the dispensations of God, in regulating his lot and estate, which does alone speak forth the Atheism of our heart:
in the commendation of victory over a mans self, Tunc omnia regna tenebis, cum poteris rex esse tui, ye shall then be made a possessor of all kingdoms,
in the commendation of victory over a men self, Tunc omnia regna tenebis, cum poteris rex esse tui, you shall then be made a possessor of all kingdoms,
and what is man but a part of that point? and what is his life but a small part of that instant? And why then should man anxiously complain, to spend a part of a moment in enduring the most anxious and sad things that can befall him? And, (as Christ doth most divinely speak) Can a man by taking thought, adde one cubit to his stature? what poor advantage hath a man by his discontentment and sorrow,
and what is man but a part of that point? and what is his life but a small part of that instant? And why then should man anxiously complain, to spend a part of a moment in enduring the most anxious and sad things that can befall him? And, (as christ does most divinely speak) Can a man by taking Thought, add one cubit to his stature? what poor advantage hath a man by his discontentment and sorrow,
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if it be not to render himself more miserable? we may say of heavenlymindednesse and of contentment, they are like Hippocrates Twins, that live and die together, they are two sweet companions, that alwayes go along together, and cannot be divided.
if it be not to render himself more miserable? we may say of Heavenly-mindedness and of contentment, they Are like Hippocrates Twins, that live and die together, they Are two sweet Sodales, that always go along together, and cannot be divided.
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But to descend a little more to the words, you have Paul in them obviating any misconstruction, that the Philippians might have of his joy, which he expresseth in the former verse, as if he had been one that was coveting great things for himself,
But to descend a little more to the words, you have Paul in them obviating any misconstruction, that the Philippians might have of his joy, which he Expresses in the former verse, as if he had been one that was coveting great things for himself,
that word which is here rendered Content, is All sufficient, and so the words may sweetly run thus, I have learned in every estate wherein I am, to be all-sufficient, of which that word, Pro. 14. 14. Is a sweet commentary, The back-slider in heart shall be filled with the fruit of his own way,
that word which is Here rendered Content, is All sufficient, and so the words may sweetly run thus, I have learned in every estate wherein I am, to be All-sufficient, of which that word, Pro 14. 14. Is a sweet commentary, The backslider in heart shall be filled with the fruit of his own Way,
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but a godly man shall be satisfied from himself ▪ In a manner, there is a well-spring of everlasting consolation with in the Christian, which maketh him endure every anxious lot.
but a godly man shall be satisfied from himself ▪ In a manner, there is a wellspring of everlasting consolation with in the Christian, which makes him endure every anxious lot.
I was once, saith he, as rude as any in the knowledge of this thing ▪ but now through the understanding & wisdom of God, I am made perfect in the knowledge of these things.
I was once, Says he, as rude as any in the knowledge of this thing ▪ but now through the understanding & Wisdom of God, I am made perfect in the knowledge of these things.
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And that word in every estate, doth exceedingly commend that great pitch of Christianity, unto which Paul had attained, there was no lot that could befal him wrong;
And that word in every estate, does exceedingly commend that great pitch of Christianity, unto which Paul had attained, there was no lot that could befall him wrong;
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and embrace it but if it be lengthened out upon him, then he cryeth forth, hast thou found me, O thou mine enemy? and then beginneth to call in question the loving kindness of the Lord, and to complain, that he hath shut up his mercies in everlasting forgetfulnesse;
and embrace it but if it be lengthened out upon him, then he Cries forth, hast thou found me, Oh thou mine enemy? and then begins to call in question the loving kindness of the Lord, and to complain, that he hath shut up his Mercies in everlasting forgetfulness;
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though we may say, in the day that a Christian shall be passing thorow the valley of the shadow of death, he shall be sweetly convinced of his impatiency,
though we may say, in the day that a Christian shall be passing thorough the valley of the shadow of death, he shall be sweetly convinced of his impatiency,
What thoughts will ye have of these risings and debatings of spirit wherewith ye have been possessed? We may imagine and not without some ground, that a great part of eternity shall be spent in interrogations, Christ shall interrogate us,
What thoughts will you have of these risings and debatings of Spirit wherewith you have been possessed? We may imagine and not without Some ground, that a great part of eternity shall be spent in interrogations, christ shall interrogate us,
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or money, or without sandals or any thing, and those that did belong to us, we shall be constrained, to subscribe to the infinit wisdom of God, in regulating of our lot.
or money, or without Sandals or any thing, and those that did belong to us, we shall be constrained, to subscribe to the infinite Wisdom of God, in regulating of our lot.
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Now in speaking upon this divine quality and duty of divine contentment, (which we conceive, is a duty most requisit in these dayes) we shall not insist long in pointing out what this divine grace of contentment is,
Now in speaking upon this divine quality and duty of divine contentment, (which we conceive, is a duty most requisite in these days) we shall not insist long in pointing out what this divine grace of contentment is,
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but we conceive, it includeth not only this, a sweet and composed frame of spirit, under every anxious lot and dispensation with which we meet, of which that word is a commentary, Lev. 10. 3. where it is said of Aaron, when his sons were cut off, He held his peace, and that word, Psal. 62. 1. Truly my soul waiteth upon the Lord:
but we conceive, it includeth not only this, a sweet and composed frame of Spirit, under every anxious lot and Dispensation with which we meet, of which that word is a commentary, Lev. 10. 3. where it is said of Aaron, when his Sons were Cut off, He held his peace, and that word, Psalm 62. 1. Truly my soul waits upon the Lord:
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But likewayes this grace and duty of contentment includeth, a holy complaceney, and sweet serenity and calmness of spirit under every lot, of which that word is a commentary.
But likeways this grace and duty of contentment includeth, a holy complaceney, and sweet serenity and calmness of Spirit under every lot, of which that word is a commentary.
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would ye have Solomons verdict of riches, O ye that trust in uncertain riches, ye have it sweetly in, Prov. 23. 5. Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? In a manner, riches they have not a being,
would you have Solomons verdict of riches, Oh you that trust in uncertain riches, you have it sweetly in, Curae 23. 5. Wilt thou Set thine eyes upon that which is not? In a manner, riches they have not a being,
for they take wings to themselves and they flee away, as Solomon doth most sweetly speak, Eccles. 5. 11. If riches increase, what profit (saith he) is there to the owner thereof, save to be beholder of them with their eyes:
for they take wings to themselves and they flee away, as Solomon does most sweetly speak, Eccles. 5. 11. If riches increase, what profit (Says he) is there to the owner thereof, save to be beholder of them with their eyes:
as if he would have said, any preheminency that one hath, that hath an excellent lot in the world above a poor one, doth consist in this, the one is a vanity,
as if he would have said, any Preeminence that one hath, that hath an excellent lot in the world above a poor one, does consist in this, the one is a vanity,
and that word, Act. 25. 23. where, speaking of Bernice, that came in with great pomp and glory unto the Senat-house, the word that is there rendered pomp and glory is this, he came in with a great fantasie NONLATINALPHABET, with a great show and image, without any thing in reality:
and that word, Act. 25. 23. where, speaking of Bernice, that Come in with great pomp and glory unto the Senate-house, the word that is there rendered pomp and glory is this, he Come in with a great fantasy, with a great show and image, without any thing in reality:
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And as for pleasures of the world, with which these epicurean spirits of the world are so much besotted, know that verdict of Solomon, which he hath of these things.
And as for pleasures of the world, with which these epicurean spirits of the world Are so much besotted, know that verdict of Solomon, which he hath of these things.
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But that which we shall speak to first upon this, shall be, what are the causes and principles from whence the discontentment of one doth flow, under any anxious or sad lot that doth befal him? And we conceive that it either doth proceed from this, a Christian not being much in the exercise of selt-examination,
But that which we shall speak to First upon this, shall be, what Are the Causes and principles from whence the discontentment of one does flow, under any anxious or sad lot that does befall him? And we conceive that it either does proceed from this, a Christian not being much in the exercise of selt-examination,
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as it is clear from that word, Psal. 4. 4. Examine your selves upon your bed and be still, speaking so much, that the compendious way unto submission and contentment under any lot, is to be much in self-examination:
as it is clear from that word, Psalm 4. 4. Examine your selves upon your Bed and be still, speaking so much, that the compendious Way unto submission and contentment under any lot, is to be much in self-examination:
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And certainly self-examination hath much influence upon contentment under every lot, because such a one doth most accuratly take up these imperfections and blemishes that are in him,
And Certainly self-examination hath much influence upon contentment under every lot, Because such a one does most accurately take up these imperfections and blemishes that Are in him,
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That word, Prov. 19. 3. is oft-times verified of us, the heart of man perverteth his way, and then he fretteth against the Lord, when he is chastened for it.
That word, Curae 19. 3. is ofttimes verified of us, the heart of man perverteth his Way, and then he fretteth against the Lord, when he is chastened for it.
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There is this likewayes that doth occasion discontentment under our lot, and it is, want of that divine preparation to meet with every lot that can befal us before it come.
There is this likeways that does occasion discontentment under our lot, and it is, want of that divine preparation to meet with every lot that can befall us before it come.
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First he hath this advantage, that when he is chastened, as it were, in his goods or any other thing that belongeth to him, he beginneth to sing a song of praise,
First he hath this advantage, that when he is chastened, as it were, in his goods or any other thing that belongeth to him, he begins to sing a song of praise,
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this is clear, 2 Cor. 4. 16. compared with vers. 17. where Paul giveth this reason of his courage and constancy under his rod, that he had an eye unto those things that were eternal:
this is clear, 2 Cor. 4. 16. compared with vers. 17. where Paul gives this reason of his courage and constancy under his rod, that he had an eye unto those things that were Eternal:
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did ye never know what such a thing meant, as to drown the thoughts of your present misery, in these precious depths of eternity, to be beholding so much in heaven,
did you never know what such a thing meant, as to drown the thoughts of your present misery, in these precious depths of eternity, to be beholding so much in heaven,
I confess that opinion of the Stoicks, that did commend apathie and want of passions unto men, that they should not be much moved with grief for the want of any thing,
I confess that opinion of the Stoics, that did commend apathy and want of passion unto men, that they should not be much moved with grief for the want of any thing,
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There is this likewayes which occasioneth discontentment, and it is this, the want of the taking up God as the cause and author of those sad evils which befal us;
There is this likeways which occasioneth discontentment, and it is this, the want of the taking up God as the cause and author of those sad evils which befall us;
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and that word, Psal. 39. 9. I was dumb, I opened not my mouth, and this reason is given of it, because thou didst it: and that word, Isa. 39. 8. Good is the word of the Lord, And certainly the murmurings and repinings of our hearts, do speak that grosse Atheism that dwelleth within us:
and that word, Psalm 39. 9. I was dumb, I opened not my Mouth, and this reason is given of it, Because thou didst it: and that word, Isaiah 39. 8. Good is the word of the Lord, And Certainly the murmurings and repinings of our hearts, do speak that gross Atheism that dwells within us:
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O! durst we debate with him who is Almighty, or put him to render an accompt of his ways, who is that supream and absolute One? Is it sit to be said to such a Prince as he is, thou art ungodly,
OH! durst we debate with him who is Almighty, or put him to render an account of his ways, who is that supreme and absolute One? Is it fit to be said to such a Prince as he is, thou art ungodly,
There is this l•kewayes which doth occasion it, which is, our little being in the meditation and serious thoughts of the brevity of our life and of time:
There is this l•kewayes which does occasion it, which is, our little being in the meditation and serious thoughts of the brevity of our life and of time:
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this is clear, 1 Cor. 7. 29. compared with the following verses, where, from that doctrine that time was short, he doth infer this exhorration, let those that weep, be as though they weeped not, as if he would have said, let them not be much moved with those things, time time will have a close:
this is clear, 1 Cor. 7. 29. compared with the following Verses, where, from that Doctrine that time was short, he does infer this exhortation, let those that weep, be as though they Wept not, as if he would have said, let them not be much moved with those things, time time will have a close:
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Now we shall in the second place propose some considerations, that may hinder a Christian, or any other, from being discontent with any lot that doth befal them;
Now we shall in the second place propose Some considerations, that may hinder a Christian, or any other, from being discontent with any lot that does befall them;
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and the first is this, that there are many sad and wofull companions of a Christians discontentment and repyning against any dispensation of God, and we conceive there is not only this bad companion, that a Christian hereby is indisposed and unfitted to go about spiritual duties, especially these two, of prayer and praise: It is impossible for a Christian that is under the exercise of discontentment, to pray or praise;
and the First is this, that there Are many sad and woeful Sodales of a Christians discontentment and repining against any Dispensation of God, and we conceive there is not only this bad Companion, that a Christian hereby is indisposed and unfitted to go about spiritual duties, especially these two, of prayer and praise: It is impossible for a Christian that is under the exercise of discontentment, to pray or praise;
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there is some what of this pointed at, 1 Tim. 2. 8. where this is a qualification of a right prayer, that he should be without wrath, not having any murmurings or repynings within his heart:
there is Some what of this pointed At, 1 Tim. 2. 8. where this is a qualification of a right prayer, that he should be without wrath, not having any murmurings or repinings within his heart:
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as likewayes it is clear concerning praise, Psal. 57. 7. My heart is fixed, it is fixed, which speaketh so much as this, that praise doth require a divine and composed frame of spirit:
as likeways it is clear Concerning praise, Psalm 57. 7. My heart is fixed, it is fixed, which speaks so much as this, that praise does require a divine and composed frame of Spirit:
and it is most certain, that discontentment doth impede prayer, for there are three sweet ingredients of the exercise of prayer, which discontentment doth exceedingly cut off;
and it is most certain, that discontentment does impede prayer, for there Are three sweet ingredients of the exercise of prayer, which discontentment does exceedingly Cut off;
Neither can a Christian exercise faith, because he hath now, as it were, taken up so bad an opinion of God, that he cannot repose his confidence not hope in him:
Neither can a Christian exercise faith, Because he hath now, as it were, taken up so bad an opinion of God, that he cannot repose his confidence not hope in him:
There is this bad companion likewayes, which accompanieth discontentment, we are incapacitat, and rendered altogether unable to resist temptations, while discontentment is in exercise.
There is this bad Companion likeways, which accompanieth discontentment, we Are incapacitat, and rendered altogether unable to resist temptations, while discontentment is in exercise.
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And there are these two evils, that get most marvelous advantage under discontentment, and these are, the predominant lust of such a one, be what it will,
And there Are these two evils, that get most marvelous advantage under discontentment, and these Are, the predominant lust of such a one, be what it will,
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for a Christian that is such, is not living under the impression of the fear or of the love of the Almighty, which are the two great principles of tenderness of spirit. Certainly, let one examine.
for a Christian that is such, is not living under the impression of the Fear or of the love of the Almighty, which Are the two great principles of tenderness of Spirit. Certainly, let one examine.
yet by proportion it holdeth of a Christian, that because Mordecai did not bow his knee, he cried sorth, concerning all his other mercies, they avail me nothing; he knew not what it was to put a price upon mercies that he had received;
yet by proportion it holds of a Christian, that Because Mordecai did not bow his knee, he cried forth, Concerning all his other Mercies, they avail me nothing; he knew not what it was to put a price upon Mercies that he had received;
And it is most certain, that there is nothing doth so highten a Christians disrespect unto the most precious and excellent things of God, as this of discontent:
And it is most certain, that there is nothing does so heighten a Christians disrespect unto the most precious and excellent things of God, as this of discontent:
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There is this consideration which may move you to wrestle against discontentment, It is a character and distinguishing mark of a Christian from a Reprobat:
There is this consideration which may move you to wrestle against discontentment, It is a character and distinguishing mark of a Christian from a Reprobate:
I would have Murmurers seriously to meditate upon that sad word, which is in Jude. 19. vers. compared with the 15. where speaking of Christs coming to judge and execure vengeance, the first put in the roll are these, These are Murmurers and complainers:
I would have Murmurers seriously to meditate upon that sad word, which is in U^de. 19. vers. compared with the 15. where speaking of Christ coming to judge and execure vengeance, the First put in the roll Are these, These Are Murmurers and complainers:
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And certainly, it is no wonder that Murmuring passe under so bad a notion, not only because it is indeed that sin, which speaketh out our Atheisme most,
And Certainly, it is no wonder that Murmuring pass under so bad a notion, not only Because it is indeed that since, which speaks out our Atheism most,
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Christ doth oft-times put a blank in a Christians hand, as in that word, What will ye that I should do unto you, there is Christs blank, that he doth give us,
christ does ofttimes put a blank in a Christians hand, as in that word, What will you that I should do unto you, there is Christ blank, that he does give us,
There is this consideration also, that may perswade you to desist from discontentment; It is that sin which doth interrupt the accomplishment of the promises.
There is this consideration also, that may persuade you to desist from discontentment; It is that since which does interrupt the accomplishment of the promises.
this is clear, Num. 14, 27. compared with 28. where that promise that was given to them of entering into the land of Canaan, they were cut short of it, because of their murmuring:
this is clear, Num. 14, 27. compared with 28. where that promise that was given to them of entering into the land of Canaan, they were Cut short of it, Because of their murmuring:
and it doth interrupt the exercise of faith upon the promises, as is clear, Psal. 106, 24. compared with vers. 25. where it is said, they believed not his word, and the ground of it is given, for they were murmurers: And it is no wonder that murmuring interrupt the exercise of faith upon the promises;
and it does interrupt the exercise of faith upon the promises, as is clear, Psalm 106, 24. compared with vers. 25. where it is said, they believed not his word, and the ground of it is given, for they were murmurers: And it is no wonder that murmuring interrupt the exercise of faith upon the promises;
for it is impossible for a murmurer either to have the faith of the omnipotency of God, or to have the faith of his goodness or love, which are these two precious pillars of faith upon which it must build it self:
for it is impossible for a murmurer either to have the faith of the omnipotency of God, or to have the faith of his Goodness or love, which Are these two precious pillars of faith upon which it must built it self:
and oft-times a Christian will win over the discontentment of judgment and reason, when he cannot mortifie the discontentment of his will and affections;
and ofttimes a Christian will win over the discontentment of judgement and reason, when he cannot mortify the discontentment of his will and affections;
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what a poor revenge is that which a man taketh of himself? And certainly, the unreasonableness of impatience under the rod, doth not only appear in this, that it hindereth and interrupteth a Christians seeing of any mercy that is in the rod, it is impossible for a discontented one to take up mercy in his stroak:
what a poor revenge is that which a man Takes of himself? And Certainly, the unreasonableness of impatience under the rod, does not only appear in this, that it hindereth and interrupteth a Christians seeing of any mercy that is in the rod, it is impossible for a discontented one to take up mercy in his stroke:
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yet by faith to draw aside the vail, and read love in his heart, and cry forth, I know the thoughts of his heart, that they are thoughts of peace, and not of evil:
yet by faith to draw aside the Vail, and read love in his heart, and cry forth, I know the thoughts of his heart, that they Are thoughts of peace, and not of evil:
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And there is this consideration likewayes, which may deter you from discontentment, which is this, It is impossible for a Christian to profite by his rod, while he is discontent:
And there is this consideration likeways, which may deter you from discontentment, which is this, It is impossible for a Christian to profit by his rod, while he is discontent:
not imploying it, not promoving that which is the great design of the rod, to take away Sin, but studying to involve himself in greater captivity and bondage,
not employing it, not promoving that which is the great Design of the rod, to take away since, but studying to involve himself in greater captivity and bondage,
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O! that ye might be perswaded to exercise more divine contentment under your lot, and that ye may be more exercised in contemplating and beholding those precious and excellent things that are above.
OH! that you might be persuaded to exercise more divine contentment under your lot, and that you may be more exercised in contemplating and beholding those precious and excellent things that Are above.
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I have enough, is not that which Iacob hath in the 11. vers, I have enough; that though Iacob was a poorer man then Esau, yet he had all: Such a Christian as hath Christ for his portion, may sweetly sing,
I have enough, is not that which Iacob hath in the 11. vers, I have enough; that though Iacob was a Poorer man then Esau, yet he had all: Such a Christian as hath christ for his portion, may sweetly sing,
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It is not long before that day shall come, when Christ shall make up his Iewles, when there shall be a clear and most palpable difference made betwixt the precious and the vile:
It is not long before that day shall come, when christ shall make up his Iewles, when there shall be a clear and most palpable difference made betwixt the precious and the vile:
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A Christian must not expect two heavens, it is enough, if he possesse one, we must not travel to heaven thorow a bed of roses, it is not much though we go to heaven in a fiery chariot, having afflictions and calamity our companions all alongs the way:
A Christian must not expect two heavens, it is enough, if he possess one, we must not travel to heaven thorough a Bed of roses, it is not much though we go to heaven in a fiery chariot, having afflictions and calamity our Sodales all alongs the Way:
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IT is an ordinary and usual error and delusion among Christians, that they place the exercise of religion in these duties that are more sublime and high unto their apprehension,
IT is an ordinary and usual error and delusion among Christians, that they place the exercise of Religion in these duties that Are more sublime and high unto their apprehension,
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I am perswaded, that if any of you had been a hearer of the Apostle Iames, when he was discoursing upon that divine subject, wherein pure Religion and undefiled did consist, no doubt, ye would have imagined, that he would have brought forth some divine and profound thing, in the exercise of which, pure Religion before God and the Father, did consist:
I am persuaded, that if any of you had been a hearer of the Apostle James, when he was discoursing upon that divine Subject, wherein pure Religion and undefiled did consist, no doubt, you would have imagined, that he would have brought forth Some divine and profound thing, in the exercise of which, pure Religion before God and the Father, did consist:
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What conceive ye of such a definition of pure Religion and undefiled, as that which is Jam. 1. 27. Pure religion and undefiled doth consist in mortification to the world,
What conceive you of such a definition of pure Religion and undefiled, as that which is Jam. 1. 27. Pure Religion and undefiled does consist in mortification to the world,
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And this may further ingratiate and commend the exercise of these low and undervalued duties, that in the day when Christ shall appear to judge the quick and the dead, the ground of the approbation of the Saints shall be founded upon this low and contemptible duty, charity to the poor, and shall be that ground which is given of that eternal blessedness, which approbation of Jesus Christ, no doubt is a confirmation of Iames his doctrine:
And this may further ingratiate and commend the exercise of these low and undervalved duties, that in the day when christ shall appear to judge the quick and the dead, the ground of the approbation of the Saints shall be founded upon this low and contemptible duty, charity to the poor, and shall be that ground which is given of that Eternal blessedness, which approbation of jesus christ, no doubt is a confirmation of James his Doctrine:
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and that which shall be the ground of the reprobation of the wicked, shall be the neglect of this low duty, want of charity to the poor, and visiting of the fatherless:
and that which shall be the ground of the reprobation of the wicked, shall be the neglect of this low duty, want of charity to the poor, and visiting of the fatherless:
We confess, it is a most mysterious and difficult lesson for a Christian in each lot he is placed in, to be cryin forth, It is good for me to be here, let me make a tabernacle here.
We confess, it is a most mysterious and difficult Lesson for a Christian in each lot he is placed in, to be crying forth, It is good for me to be Here, let me make a tabernacle Here.
Solomon maketh mention of three things, that are not satisfied, and of four things that never say it is enough, the grave, the barren womb, the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire.
Solomon makes mention of three things, that Are not satisfied, and of four things that never say it is enough, the grave, the barren womb, the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire.
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It is no wonder that men unlimited in their desires, meet with great disappointments, for those that have exorbitant and excentrick desires, must have great hopes, as likewayes great disappointments:
It is no wonder that men unlimited in their Desires, meet with great disappointments, for those that have exorbitant and eccentric Desires, must have great hope's, as likeways great disappointments:
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and what have I more? And certainly, oft-times our lusts die unto us, before we die unto them, which is the occasion that our living lusts, do sit down and lament over the graves of our buried idols,
and what have I more? And Certainly, ofttimes our Lustiest die unto us, before we die unto them, which is the occasion that our living Lustiest, do fit down and lament over the graves of our buried Idols,
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and that is the continuance and lengthning forth of any affliction that doth befal him: Oft-times a Christian, when first he meeteth with his crosse, will salute and imbrace it,
and that is the Continuance and lengthening forth of any affliction that does befall him: Ofttimes a Christian, when First he meeteth with his cross, will salute and embrace it,
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then we begin to be discontent and to cry forth, hast thou found me, O thou mine enemy? This was clear in the exercise of Iob, who when first he met with his crosse, did express divine contentment under a most eminent way, crying forth, blessed be the Name of the Lord;
then we begin to be discontent and to cry forth, hast thou found me, Oh thou mine enemy? This was clear in the exercise of Job, who when First he met with his cross, did express divine contentment under a most eminent Way, crying forth, blessed be the Name of the Lord;
There is this thirdly which befalleth a Christian, under which he hath a great difficulty to exercise contentment, which is, poverty and want in the world.
There is this Thirdly which befalls a Christian, under which he hath a great difficulty to exercise contentment, which is, poverty and want in the world.
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Solomon who was well acquainted with his own heart, and knew well his unsuitablenesse to bear such a crosse, cryeth forth, Prov. 30. 8, 9. Give me not poverty, least I steal, and take the name of my God in vain.
Solomon who was well acquainted with his own heart, and knew well his unsuitableness to bear such a cross, Cries forth, Curae 30. 8, 9. Give me not poverty, least I steal, and take the name of my God in vain.
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then to exercise faith on God for our eternal salvation, and for our interest in Iesus Christ. And we conceive, that the reason why a Christian findeth greater difficulty, to exercise faith upon God, for the receipt of these common mercies,
then to exercise faith on God for our Eternal salvation, and for our Interest in Iesus christ. And we conceive, that the reason why a Christian finds greater difficulty, to exercise faith upon God, for the receipt of these Common Mercies,
when it is exercised upon the one, most simply and immediately relyeth upon the omnipotency and faithfulness of God, abstracted from all other props and considerations,
when it is exercised upon the one, most simply and immediately Relieth upon the omnipotency and faithfulness of God, abstracted from all other props and considerations,
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but when Christians do exercise faith upon God for righteousnesse and salvation, they ordinarily have either somewhat of sense or somewhat of holy reason, that doth under-prop and help their faith:
but when Christians do exercise faith upon God for righteousness and salvation, they ordinarily have either somewhat of sense or somewhat of holy reason, that does underprop and help their faith:
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But believe me, It is no small difficulty, for a Christian to act confidence upon God, when he is redacted unto a low and pinching estate in the world:
But believe me, It is no small difficulty, for a Christian to act confidence upon God, when he is redacted unto a low and pinching estate in the world:
As likewayes, cast your eyes upon a number of that precious cloud of witnesses, who are now entred into the everlasting possession of that precious and excellent lot, who were constrained to wander in dens and caves of the earth, having sheep and goat-skins for their cloathing.
As likeways, cast your eyes upon a number of that precious cloud of Witnesses, who Are now entered into the everlasting possession of that precious and excellent lot, who were constrained to wander in dens and caves of the earth, having sheep and goatskins for their clothing.
Now that which we shall further speak upon this divine quality of contentment, besides these things which we spoke at the lost occasion, we shall point out a little, the difficulty of attaining unto contentment under every lot and estate that a Christian falleth in:
Now that which we shall further speak upon this divine quality of contentment, beside these things which we spoke At the lost occasion, we shall point out a little, the difficulty of attaining unto contentment under every lot and estate that a Christian falls in:
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The difficulty of it is fully shown in that word, I have learned, as it were, it speaketh so much as this, once Paul was an ignorant of this mysterious lesson of divine contentment,
The difficulty of it is Fully shown in that word, I have learned, as it were, it speaks so much as this, once Paul was an ignorant of this mysterious Lesson of divine contentment,
there is somewhat of this poninted at, Psal. 4. 4. Examine your selves upon your beds, and there is a promise annexed to this, and ye shall be still, or be still:
there is somewhat of this poninted At, Psalm 4. 4. Examine your selves upon your Beds, and there is a promise annexed to this, and you shall be still, or be still:
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And the influence that self-examination hath upon this divine quality of contentment, may not only appear in this, that a Christian who i• much in reflecting upon himself, taketh up ordinarily a suitableness betwixt th• crosse and his humour,
And the influence that self-examination hath upon this divine quality of contentment, may not only appear in this, that a Christian who i• much in reflecting upon himself, Takes up ordinarily a suitableness betwixt th• cross and his humour,
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and so is constrained to adore the unsearchable riches of the wisdom of God: A• like wayes, its influence may be showen in this, that a Christian who is much in self-examination, doth behold such spo•• and blem•shes in himself, that he is forced to wonder, that it is not worse with him,
and so is constrained to adore the unsearchable riches of the Wisdom of God: A• like ways, its influence may be shown in this, that a Christian who is much in self-examination, does behold such spo•• and blem•shes in himself, that he is forced to wonder, that it is not Worse with him,
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This likewayes pointeth forth the difficulty of attaining to this duty of contentment, that a Christian before he can attain it, must be much in the exercise of these two cardinal graces, Faith and love; certainly, till once we be studying the exercise of them, contentment will be at a low and weak standing with us:
This likeways pointeth forth the difficulty of attaining to this duty of contentment, that a Christian before he can attain it, must be much in the exercise of these two cardinal graces, Faith and love; Certainly, till once we be studying the exercise of them, contentment will be At a low and weak standing with us:
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And no doubt, the exercise of faith, not only in concluding out interest in Iesus Christ, and in sealing that conclusion, that he is ours, is most necessary for attaining of contentment;
And no doubt, the exercise of faith, not only in concluding out Interest in Iesus christ, and in sealing that conclusion, that he is ours, is most necessary for attaining of contentment;
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but likewayes the exercise of faith for attaining of contentment may be showen in this, that faith is that grace, which is the best interpreter of the dispensations of God:
but likeways the exercise of faith for attaining of contentment may be shown in this, that faith is that grace, which is the best interpreter of the dispensations of God:
This may be recorded to the commendation of the grace of faith, that it knoweth not, what it is to bring up a bad report upon God. And certainly as long as we consult with these three bad counsellors, sense, reason,
This may be recorded to the commendation of the grace of faith, that it Knoweth not, what it is to bring up a bad report upon God. And Certainly as long as we consult with these three bad counsellors, sense, reason,
but study to imploy that wise counsellor Faith, which sometimes, because it is so intelligent a grace, is called understanding, as is clear from Col. 2. 2. Now this is clear, that faith hath influence upon contentment, 2 Sam. 23. 5. where David from this, that God had made with him an everlasting covenant, he cryeth forth, I am not much anxious,
but study to employ that wise Counsellor Faith, which sometime, Because it is so intelligent a grace, is called understanding, as is clear from Col. 2. 2. Now this is clear, that faith hath influence upon contentment, 2 Sam. 23. 5. where David from this, that God had made with him an everlasting Covenant, he Cries forth, I am not much anxious,
though other things should fail, and though my house should not he so with God As likewayes it is clear, Psal. 142. 4, 5. where the exercise of saith upon this, that God was his portion, made him with patience to submit though all refuge should fail him.
though other things should fail, and though my house should not he so with God As likeways it is clear, Psalm 142. 4, 5. where the exercise of Says upon this, that God was his portion, made him with patience to submit though all refuge should fail him.
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As likewayes, Psal. 37. 1. compared with vers. 3. where he presseth that duty of trusting in God, by which they may obviat the exercise of discontent and fretting.
As likeways, Psalm 37. 1. compared with vers. 3. where he Presseth that duty of trusting in God, by which they may obviate the exercise of discontent and fretting.
Faith sometime will be languishing and giving over, when love will support and strengthen it, it being affraid to seal that woful conclusion, that he is not ours;
Faith sometime will be languishing and giving over, when love will support and strengthen it, it being afraid to seal that woeful conclusion, that he is not ours;
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and transcendent excellency, can with patience endure the losse of all things beside Christ; love is peremptory in nothing but this, the enjoyment of the loved:
and transcendent excellency, can with patience endure the loss of all things beside christ; love is peremptory in nothing but this, the enjoyment of the loved:
he moveth in so high a sphere, and is so far elevat above all things that are here below, that in a manner, he possesseth his soul in patience in the midst of those revolutions and changes that are here below;
he moves in so high a sphere, and is so Far elevat above all things that Are Here below, that in a manner, he Possesses his soul in patience in the midst of those revolutions and changes that Are Here below;
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There is this likewayes, which speaketh forth the difficulty of attaining unto divine contentment, and it is this, a Christian must be much in the exercise of the grace of Mortification to all these passing and transient vanities of the world;
There is this likeways, which speaks forth the difficulty of attaining unto divine contentment, and it is this, a Christian must be much in the exercise of the grace of Mortification to all these passing and Transient vanities of the world;
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speak the little exercise of Mortification that is amongst us? for if we were once mortified to the world, we should then exercise contentment under every lot:
speak the little exercise of Mortification that is among us? for if we were once mortified to the world, we should then exercise contentment under every lot:
this is clear from the comparing of these two places, Psal. 119. 29. where David saith, I have seen an end of all perfection, which speaketh forth that distinct discovery that he had of the vanity of the world:
this is clear from the comparing of these two places, Psalm 119. 29. where David Says, I have seen an end of all perfection, which speaks forth that distinct discovery that he had of the vanity of the world:
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I think certainly, a Christian reflecting upon the changeableness, inconstancy and vexation of things here below, will not be much moved with the losse of them.
I think Certainly, a Christian reflecting upon the changeableness, inconstancy and vexation of things Here below, will not be much moved with the loss of them.
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for even those that have the greatest a bundance, are vexed betwixt these two passions, fear and desire: fear to losse what they have attained, and desire to attain more:
for even those that have the greatest a bundance, Are vexed betwixt these two passion, Fear and desire: Fear to loss what they have attained, and desire to attain more:
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We conceive, that it is a remarkable thing that is recorded of Sesostris King of Egypt, who was so ambitious, that he would needs have his Chariot drawn with four Kings, one of which had his eye continually upon the motion of the wheel of the Chariot, which the King observing, did ask him the ground why he did so exercise himself? He did most fitly reply, it putteth me in mind of the mutability and changeableness of the things of the world;
We conceive, that it is a remarkable thing that is recorded of Sesostris King of Egypt, who was so ambitious, that he would needs have his Chariot drawn with four Kings, one of which had his eye continually upon the motion of the wheel of the Chariot, which the King observing, did ask him the ground why he did so exercise himself? He did most fitly reply, it putteth me in mind of the mutability and changeableness of the things of the world;
And believe me, if ye would read that inscription upon the forehead of all things, vanity and vexation of spirit, ye might easily attain unto contentment.
And believe me, if you would read that inscription upon the forehead of all things, vanity and vexation of Spirit, you might Easily attain unto contentment.
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There is this fourthly which speaketh forth the difficulty of attaining unto contentment, that a Christian before he win to it, must necessarily be mortified unto that innate and connatural idol of pride:
There is this fourthly which speaks forth the difficulty of attaining unto contentment, that a Christian before he win to it, must necessarily be mortified unto that innate and connatural idol of pride:
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In a manner, a humble one, and one that hath distinct knowledge of his own basenesse, knoweth not what it is to cry forth, Why am I thus? such a one is much in admiration,
In a manner, a humble one, and one that hath distinct knowledge of his own baseness, Knoweth not what it is to cry forth, Why am I thus? such a one is much in admiration,
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Ioh. 14. 1. compared with the 2. vers. where Christ proposing a remedy unto the discontentment of the Disciples, that their souls should not be troubled, he doth begin a discourse of heaven, that in his Fathers house were many mansions, and that they had an interest into it:
John 14. 1. compared with the 2. vers. where christ proposing a remedy unto the discontentment of the Disciples, that their Souls should not be troubled, he does begin a discourse of heaven, that in his Father's house were many mansions, and that they had an Interest into it:
And certainly one that is much taken up in the contemplation of eternal life, and who is viewing these precious and endlesse delights that are at his right hand, moveth in a most composed and divine frame, in a manner, he drowneth the thoughts of his present miseries, in those precious depths of eternity;
And Certainly one that is much taken up in the contemplation of Eternal life, and who is viewing these precious and endless delights that Are At his right hand, moves in a most composed and divine frame, in a manner, he drowneth the thoughts of his present misery's, in those precious depths of eternity;
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I know not what shall be the thoughts of Christians, when that volumn of the mercies of the Lord, shall be presented unto them, which they have met with here below:
I know not what shall be the thoughts of Christians, when that Volume of the Mercies of the Lord, shall be presented unto them, which they have met with Here below:
how may they be filled with admiration to see that book written within and without, of the receipts of most singular and precious demonstrations of his love.
how may they be filled with admiration to see that book written within and without, of the receipts of most singular and precious demonstrations of his love.
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We conceive, it is so excellent a grace, this grace of contentment, that it is indeed a compound of these five graces, faith, humility, patience, hope and mortification;
We conceive, it is so excellent a grace, this grace of contentment, that it is indeed a compound of these five graces, faith, humility, patience, hope and mortification;
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But the first advantage that a Christian hath by divine contentment, under his sadest lot, is this, it doth advance a Christian unto most nigh fellowship and correspondence with God; as likewayes a contented one receiveth most sweet manifestations of the presence and fellowship of God with him under his cross:
But the First advantage that a Christian hath by divine contentment, under his Saddest lot, is this, it does advance a Christian unto most High fellowship and correspondence with God; as likeways a contented one receives most sweet manifestations of the presence and fellowship of God with him under his cross:
there is somewhat of this pointed at, Heb. 13. 5. Where pressing that doctrine of contentment, he saith, the Lord will not leave you nor forsake you, which,
there is somewhat of this pointed At, Hebrew 13. 5. Where pressing that Doctrine of contentment, he Says, the Lord will not leave you nor forsake you, which,
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and from the top of Shenir, and from the mount Lebanon, Can. 4. 8. Christ loveth to dwell with one that walketh in a composed and silent frame of spirit:
and from the top of Shenir, and from the mount Lebanon, Can. 4. 8. christ loves to dwell with one that walks in a composed and silent frame of Spirit:
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for he wanteth that divine qualification that is required in prayer, to lift up his hands without wrath, the soul is in such a confused and distempered frame, it is so troubled that it cannot speak;
for he Wants that divine qualification that is required in prayer, to lift up his hands without wrath, the soul is in such a confused and distempered frame, it is so troubled that it cannot speak;
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this is clear from Psal. 77. 4. or 5. vers. where David had this advantage by his discontent, I am so troubled, (saith he) that I cannot speak: though we conceive that there is that which is imitable in David in that case, that a Christian,
this is clear from Psalm 77. 4. or 5. vers. where David had this advantage by his discontent, I am so troubled, (Says he) that I cannot speak: though we conceive that there is that which is imitable in David in that case, that a Christian,
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There is this second advantage that a Christian hath by the exercise of divine contentment, the want of it doth exceedingly obstruct and hinder a Christians improving for the crosse of his advantage:
There is this second advantage that a Christian hath by the exercise of divine contentment, the want of it does exceedingly obstruct and hinder a Christians improving for the cross of his advantage:
there is somewhat of this pointed, Heb. 12. 11. where the peaceable fruits of righteousness flow to a Christian that is exercised under his crosse, which no doubt doth take in the divine quality of contentment.
there is somewhat of this pointed, Hebrew 12. 11. where the peaceable fruits of righteousness flow to a Christian that is exercised under his cross, which no doubt does take in the divine quality of contentment.
There are these three precious advantages, that a Christian may have by his crosse, which discontent doth exceedingly obstruct, there is the exercise of humility, the exercise of prayer, and the exercise of mortification:
There Are these three precious advantages, that a Christian may have by his cross, which discontent does exceedingly obstruct, there is the exercise of humility, the exercise of prayer, and the exercise of mortification:
discontent doth likewayes obstruct mortification and conformity with God, which is the precious end of the crosse, he doth chastise us, that we may be partakers of his holinesse:
discontent does likeways obstruct mortification and conformity with God, which is the precious end of the cross, he does chastise us, that we may be partakers of his holiness:
And this is the fruit of all these things, to take away your sin. And certainly, a discontented Christian cannot be a Christian taken up in mortification;
And this is the fruit of all these things, to take away your since. And Certainly, a discontented Christian cannot be a Christian taken up in mortification;
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O! to what a length may discontent lead one? Likewayes it doth obstruct the exercise of prayer, which is a precious end of the crosse, in their affliction they will seek me early,
OH! to what a length may discontent led one? Likeways it does obstruct the exercise of prayer, which is a precious end of the cross, in their affliction they will seek me early,
but one that is in a distempered and discontented frame, is incapacitate to go about this duty of prayer, he is so much in conversing with his crosse, that he cannot be much in conversing with God: And that is certainly one great defect in a Christian, that they are more taken up in studying the disadvantages of the crosse,
but one that is in a distempered and discontented frame, is incapacitate to go about this duty of prayer, he is so much in conversing with his cross, that he cannot be much in conversing with God: And that is Certainly one great defect in a Christian, that they Are more taken up in studying the disadvantages of the cross,
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and we are silent unto God. There is this third advantage that a Christian hath by the exercise of contentment, it doth obviat and obstruct many temptations, that a Christian is lyable unto by his discontentment.
and we Are silent unto God. There is this third advantage that a Christian hath by the exercise of contentment, it does obviate and obstruct many temptations, that a Christian is liable unto by his discontentment.
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for we cannot submit unto our crosse, and therefore we study to extricat our self out of our crosse, by envolving and entring our selves into that endless and unsupportable crosse.
for we cannot submit unto our cross, and Therefore we study to extricat our self out of our cross, by envolving and entering our selves into that endless and unsupportable cross.
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Therefore we would desire you under your afflictions to study contentment: O! what atheistical thoughts will lodge in the bosom of one that is discontent:
Therefore we would desire you under your afflictions to study contentment: OH! what atheistical thoughts will lodge in the bosom of one that is discontent:
we may say to one that hath attained to contentment, they may cry forth, the bitternesse of death is past, and may thus triumph over their crosse, O crosse where is thy sting,
we may say to one that hath attained to contentment, they may cry forth, the bitterness of death is past, and may thus triumph over their cross, Oh cross where is thy sting,
There is this advantage likewayes that a Christian hath by the exercise of contentment under every rod that he meeteth with, it is that divine quality of the soul by which a Christian doth attain to most mortification unto the pleasures and vanities of a world.
There is this advantage likeways that a Christian hath by the exercise of contentment under every rod that he meeteth with, it is that divine quality of the soul by which a Christian does attain to most mortification unto the pleasures and vanities of a world.
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O! how sweetly will a contented Christian, under the losse of things here below, speak to the dispraise of these fancied images? It is a poor sight, to behold a living substance tyed unto shaddows by these two iron chains of love and delight. Ought we not to study so much holy ambition and spiritual generosity,
OH! how sweetly will a contented Christian, under the loss of things Here below, speak to the dispraise of these fancied Images? It is a poor sighed, to behold a living substance tied unto shadows by these two iron chains of love and delight. Ought we not to study so much holy ambition and spiritual generosity,
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and those that are begotten by a lively hope, who being the children of him who is the King of kings, do you wax lean for the losse or want of those things that are here below? Have you not a kingdom? And why then should you repine at the losse of these things, which are but passing and transient vanities? That which is the great idol of the world, silver and gold, what is it but more refined dust? It is white and yellow clay:
and those that Are begotten by a lively hope, who being the children of him who is the King of Kings, do you wax lean for the loss or want of those things that Are Here below? Have you not a Kingdom? And why then should you repine At the loss of these things, which Are but passing and Transient vanities? That which is the great idol of the world, silver and gold, what is it but more refined dust? It is white and yellow clay:
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We confesse, it is an evil amongst the heirs of promise, that they love to go to heaven thorow a most easie and pleasant way, they love to walk to that palace of everlasting rest, thorow a valley of roses;
We confess, it is an evil among the Heirs of promise, that they love to go to heaven thorough a most easy and pleasant Way, they love to walk to that palace of everlasting rest, thorough a valley of roses;
And as for the cause of discontent under our crosse, or any calamity that we meet with, we conceive pride and want of mortification are those two catholick and general grounds of all our discontent and impatiency.
And as for the cause of discontent under our cross, or any calamity that we meet with, we conceive pride and want of mortification Are those two catholic and general grounds of all our discontent and impatiency.
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their desires are so much wedded unto things here below, that that voice is never heard among them, It is enough, and I am satisfied: I conceive, that may fully confute that vain opinion that Christians and others do intertain, that if they had such a competency of the world, they would be discontent no more,
their Desires Are so much wedded unto things Here below, that that voice is never herd among them, It is enough, and I am satisfied: I conceive, that may Fully confute that vain opinion that Christians and Others do entertain, that if they had such a competency of the world, they would be discontent no more,
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I shall only say to you, that which is recorded of Alexander, who after he had purchased the possession of the world, he was so far from attaining to contentment that (as it is recorded of him) he sat down and wept,
I shall only say to you, that which is recorded of Alexander, who After he had purchased the possession of the world, he was so Far from attaining to contentment that (as it is recorded of him) he sat down and wept,
And believe me, this is most undeniable, that if you cannot attain to contentment under your present lot, it is impossible for you to attain to contentment when your lot is better;
And believe me, this is most undeniable, that if you cannot attain to contentment under your present lot, it is impossible for you to attain to contentment when your lot is better;
But as for those that have abundance of these worldly goods, we shall presse this exhortation upon them which is, Prov. 23. 4. Labour not to be rich, which is a thing that ye will not easily close with,
But as for those that have abundance of these worldly goods, we shall press this exhortation upon them which is, Curae 23. 4. Labour not to be rich, which is a thing that you will not Easily close with,
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Now this is most clear that there is a necessity of pressing these, who have abundance of the world to be content, where Paul doth subjoyn in the following words, I know (saith he) how to abound. People might have imagined, that is no great lesson,
Now this is most clear that there is a necessity of pressing these, who have abundance of the world to be content, where Paul does subjoin in the following words, I know (Says he) how to abound. People might have imagined, that is no great Lesson,
but believe me, it is a great, if not greater, then the other, which is that by which we would presse contentment to those that are poor in each lot and estate that they fall in here below:
but believe me, it is a great, if not greater, then the other, which is that by which we would press contentment to those that Are poor in each lot and estate that they fallen in Here below:
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and all loathing, and all desires save one, taken away from them ▪ O I what a life must it be to drink of the rivers of pleasures? Did you ever know or read of such a river, the waters whereof were pure delight and pleasure? when we shall sit down,
and all loathing, and all Desires save one, taken away from them ▪ Oh I what a life must it be to drink of the Rivers of pleasures? Did you ever know or read of such a river, the waters whereof were pure delight and pleasure? when we shall fit down,
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and be overjoyed with these consolations, that shall flow from his face, when we shall draw forth that endlesse line and period of eternity, in having joy and light flowing in, admiration and praise flowing out:
and be overjoyed with these consolations, that shall flow from his face, when we shall draw forth that endless line and Period of eternity, in having joy and Light flowing in, admiration and praise flowing out:
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Little that a righteous man hath, is better, then the riches of many wicked, for it is a messenger of hope, of that more enduring substance which Christ shall give;
Little that a righteous man hath, is better, then the riches of many wicked, for it is a Messenger of hope, of that more enduring substance which christ shall give;
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And since it is the exercise of those ▪ that are above, let it be the exercise ▪ of those that are below, that there may be a sweet conformity and harmony betwixt the practice of that higher house,
And since it is the exercise of those ▪ that Are above, let it be the exercise ▪ of those that Are below, that there may be a sweet conformity and harmony betwixt the practice of that higher house,
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