A description of the unregenerate and the truly Christian temper or state in a sermon preach'd before the University of Cambridge, on commencement Sunday, in the forenoon, June 30, 1700 / by John Gaskarth ...
The word Quickned here is not in the original Greek, but the parallel place ( Col. 2.13.) plainly proves that our Author had it now in his mind likewise,
The word Quickened Here is not in the original Greek, but the parallel place (Col. 2.13.) plainly Proves that our Author had it now in his mind likewise,
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or under the Legal Dispensation, or those that rest in a formal profession of the Gospel only, not being enliven'd by the Grace and Spirit that Christ purchased;
or under the Legal Dispensation, or those that rest in a formal profession of the Gospel only, not being enlivened by the Grace and Spirit that christ purchased;
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or as they denote on the other that smaller number of true Christians, who from a sinful course of Life according to the corrupt desires of Flesh, are recover'd by the Spirit of holiness (Rom. 1.4.) the great Life-giving Gospel-principle into a Vertuous Demeanour, the proper Exercises of our reasonable kind, Justice, Godliness, Temperance, Humility, in their most exalted Christian degree,
or as they denote on the other that smaller number of true Christians, who from a sinful course of Life according to the corrupt Desires of Flesh, Are recovered by the Spirit of holiness (Rom. 1.4.) the great Life-giving Gospel principle into a Virtuous Demeanour, the proper Exercises of our reasonable kind, justice, Godliness, Temperance, Humility, in their most exalted Christian degree,
I shall first explain both these Phrases, Dead in sins, and enlivened, or quickned, which divide the two Worlds of Mankind, the Ungodly, and the Righteous; pretenders only, and true Believers;
I shall First explain both these Phrases, Dead in Sins, and enlivened, or quickened, which divide the two World's of Mankind, the Ungodly, and the Righteous; pretenders only, and true Believers;
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tho' Death often in this sense, a shorter period of this Animal-Life, than our natural Frame would otherwise arrive at, is the consequence of a course of Sin;
though Death often in this sense, a shorter Period of this Animal-Life, than our natural Frame would otherwise arrive At, is the consequence of a course of since;
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while it exercises its Faculties more separately from Body, that portion of Matter with which it is vitally conjoyn'd, not in pursuance of sensual Propensions,
while it exercises its Faculties more separately from Body, that portion of Matter with which it is vitally conjoined, not in pursuance of sensual Propensions,
Now Quickned is, when from this sunk, this liveless State, by a true Repentance, and thro' the Communications of the holy Spirit, (the privilege of Repentance,
Now Quickened is, when from this sunk, this Lifeless State, by a true Repentance, and through the Communications of the holy Spirit, (the privilege of Repentance,
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when from this sunk, this liveless State we are thus restor'd to an uncaptivated use of our Minds, the true Apprehensions, the right Judgments belonging to them;
when from this sunk, this Lifeless State we Are thus restored to an uncaptivated use of our Minds, the true Apprehensions, the right Judgments belonging to them;
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and have the Rays of Grace more freely acting our Minds or Spirits, to deliver them more from the straitness of Sense, enlarge their Capacities beyond themselves, and carry them to several advances of Knowledge in the way of Godliness, that could be no proper Acquirements of theirs,
and have the Rays of Grace more freely acting our Minds or Spirits, to deliver them more from the straitness of Sense, enlarge their Capacities beyond themselves, and carry them to several advances of Knowledge in the Way of Godliness, that could be no proper Acquirements of theirs,
or result from them however honestly prepar'd and exercis'd. Thus we attain the utmost advantages of reasonable Creatures, or become Christians indeed.
or result from them however honestly prepared and exercised. Thus we attain the utmost advantages of reasonable Creatures, or become Christians indeed.
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Let us now see how these two Principles, which define the Unregenerate, and the Regenerate State, Dead in sin, and dead to sin, so frequent Phrases in the New Testament,
Let us now see how these two Principles, which define the Unregenerate, and the Regenerate State, Dead in since, and dead to since, so frequent Phrases in the New Testament,
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how each of these will act, or operate in the several Obligations Mankind are under, with respect to themselves, the other individuals of Humane Nature their Brethren, and God;
how each of these will act, or operate in the several Obligations Mankind Are under, with respect to themselves, the other individuals of Humane Nature their Brothers, and God;
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Some it drives on to the grossest Satisfactions, an eager pursuance of the Affections of Flesh, Lusts properly so call'd, That most war against the Soul, most hinder its native Aspirings,
some it drives on to the Grossest Satisfactions, an eager pursuance of the Affections of Flesh, Lustiest properly so called, That most war against the Soul, most hinder its native Aspirings,
and Powers, and even degrade it from the eminency of its Nature, its Spiritual Kind, that it can employ none of its Faculties on its proper Objects, not even on the eternal Being himself, whose Image it is,
and Powers, and even degrade it from the eminency of its Nature, its Spiritual Kind, that it can employ none of its Faculties on its proper Objects, not even on the Eternal Being himself, whose Image it is,
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and despite of the Spirit of Grace too, that more largely accompanies this Dispensation, did not still both pursue and defend, or maintain such wicked Courses.
and despite of the Spirit of Grace too, that more largely Accompanies this Dispensation, did not still both pursue and defend, or maintain such wicked Courses.
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And the reason of these Men is not only thus warp'd to patronize Sin, and imploy it self in Fruitless searches of still some new sensual Delights, the lawful and allow'd Instances whereof, that are without Remorses also, ever affording the greatest;
And the reason of these Men is not only thus warped to patronise since, and employ it self in Fruitless Searches of still Some new sensual Delights, the lawful and allowed Instances whereof, that Are without Remorses also, ever affording the greatest;
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Others this sensual Principle carries to as sensual an Effect, fordid Covetousness of this Earthly Mammon, either with regard to Carnal Enjoyments, that thro' the value this has in a Degenerate World,
Others this sensual Principle carries to as sensual an Effect, fordid Covetousness of this Earthly Mammon, either with regard to Carnal Enjoyments, that through the valve this has in a Degenerate World,
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but still incites to some new Acquests, to pursue private Interests, his Pleasures or his Profits with the utmost Damages that can befall other People.
but still incites to Some new Acquests, to pursue private Interests, his Pleasures or his Profits with the utmost Damages that can befall other People.
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their own Advantages in this respect, a better Provision for this Animal Life, and that with regard to particular Persons, was the Ground of all their Rules, and Laws.
their own Advantages in this respect, a better Provision for this Animal Life, and that with regard to particular Persons, was the Ground of all their Rules, and Laws.
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and then justify'd themselves by that true pretence, if rightly apply'd, and when 'tis so, always includes a Reward for others, the public good; but this they confin'd to their particular Societies,
and then justified themselves by that true pretence, if rightly applied, and when it's so, always includes a Reward for Others, the public good; but this they confined to their particular Societies,
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They extended their vast Spread-Eagles-wings still where they saw they could probably Conquer, and gave the Stile of Justice to all their violent and usurping Attempts; as Lactantius somewhere remarks.
They extended their vast Spread-Eagles-wings still where they saw they could probably Conquer, and gave the Style of justice to all their violent and usurping Attempts; as Lactantius somewhere remarks.
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Thus the Mind, or the Man, while immers'd in Body, and operating under the Instincts of Sense will behave himself as to his Brethren, which I wish cou'd not be observ'd in Countries professing the holy Institution and Laws of Christ,
Thus the Mind, or the Man, while immersed in Body, and operating under the Instincts of Sense will behave himself as to his Brothers, which I wish could not be observed in Countries professing the holy Institution and Laws of christ,
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And with respect to God, and the several Duties that every Perfection, or Attribute of His Challenges from us, where the Mind acts according to the Apprehensions that are excited in it from its Commerce with Body,
And with respect to God, and the several Duties that every Perfection, or Attribute of His Challenges from us, where the Mind acts according to the Apprehensions that Are excited in it from its Commerce with Body,
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or where the sensual Principle prevails, the Man can exert none of these bounden Obligations upon him, he can neither contemplate his all-perfect Nature,
or where the sensual Principle prevails, the Man can exert none of these bounden Obligations upon him, he can neither contemplate his All-perfect Nature,
we must then free our selves of all Similitude, have no resemblances in our Minds, which if we should entertian, besides the Disturbance it would offer to our present Exercise, would be down-right Idolatry,
we must then free our selves of all Similitude, have no resemblances in our Minds, which if we should entertian, beside the Disturbance it would offer to our present Exercise, would be downright Idolatry,
and so capable of attaining the right Perceptions belonging to it, while not perverted, or captivated by Sense, that can furnish out the Arguments of a true Faith,
and so capable of attaining the right Perceptions belonging to it, while not perverted, or captivated by Sense, that can furnish out the Arguments of a true Faith,
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if it pray at all, and with an irregular vehemency too, wrong matter, very prejudicial to our true Good, such as will expose us to manifold hazards of our Spiritual State, viz. a great abundance of these Worldly Enjoyments, and at the best,
if it pray At all, and with an irregular vehemency too, wrong matter, very prejudicial to our true Good, such as will expose us to manifold hazards of our Spiritual State, viz. a great abundance of these Worldly Enjoyments, and At the best,
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when rightly fixt, 'twill be carry'd off by desultory Phansies, wandring Affections, such necessarily being those, that mainly depend on a sensual Principle more warmly excited, a material Nature in continual Flux, that, where 'tis so concern'd,
when rightly fixed, it'll be carried off by desultory Fancies, wandering Affections, such necessarily being those, that mainly depend on a sensual Principle more warmly excited, a material Nature in continual Flux, that, where it's so concerned,
or nothing at all of the great universal Spirit, God, his comprehensive Providence as to every event, especially concerning any of his best, his reasonable Creatures;
or nothing At all of the great universal Spirit, God, his comprehensive Providence as to every event, especially Concerning any of his best, his reasonable Creatures;
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he cannot look above the Sphere of Matter, what affects his Senses, and so denies all spiritual Subsistences, a God with his several Administrations, and Acts;
he cannot look above the Sphere of Matter, what affects his Senses, and so Denies all spiritual Subsistences, a God with his several Administrations, and Acts;
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and they return'd into their common Nature, a first Matter, whence all things happily sprung by chance, being the only eternal Subject he can conceive;
and they returned into their Common Nature, a First Matter, whence all things happily sprung by chance, being the only Eternal Subject he can conceive;
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but then to fall back into the friendly, and congenial Elements, as one speaks, or as another the greatest of that Sect, Marcus the Emperor, into the seminal Forms, or be dispers'd into Atoms;
but then to fallen back into the friendly, and congenial Elements, as one speaks, or as Another the greatest of that Sect, Marcus the Emperor, into the seminal Forms, or be dispersed into Atoms;
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This is the NONLATINALPHABET, the wisdom of the Flesh, that I am afraid still so governs even the new World of the Messias in defiance of all that he has done;
This is the, the Wisdom of the Flesh, that I am afraid still so governs even the new World of the Messias in defiance of all that he has done;
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nor can know or perceive them, because they are spiritually discern'd. Rom. 8.7. 1 Cor. 2.14. I do not deny but that there may be great fervours of Devotion, rapturous Affections even truly plac'd on their Heavenly Father, fervent Charity towards their Brethren, strong pangs of Remorse for any inordinacies of carnal Appetite, which will produce as vehement Purposes or Resolutions against them;
nor can know or perceive them, Because they Are spiritually discerned. Rom. 8.7. 1 Cor. 2.14. I do not deny but that there may be great fervours of Devotion, rapturous Affections even truly placed on their Heavenly Father, fervent Charity towards their Brothers, strong pangs of Remorse for any inordinacies of carnal Appetite, which will produce as vehement Purposes or Resolutions against them;
But then these not being of an uniform Tenour, but some transient Ardours that quickly cool, not bringing forth a constant Duty, a Gospel Holiness in its several respects,
But then these not being of an uniform Tenor, but Some Transient Ardours that quickly cool, not bringing forth a constant Duty, a Gospel Holiness in its several respects,
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but being often interrupted by some greater Misdemeanours, neglects again of these bounden Offices, even where they most indispensably relate to God, a Heart mainly set,
but being often interrupted by Some greater Misdemeanours, neglects again of these bounden Offices, even where they most indispensably relate to God, a Heart mainly Set,
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as may be well observ'd, towards the things of this Earth, one may be fully convinc'd that these gleams of Piety are only Mechanical, proceeding from a certain temper of Body,
as may be well observed, towards the things of this Earth, one may be Fully convinced that these gleams of Piety Are only Mechanical, proceeding from a certain temper of Body,
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And first, what restless Turmoils must this sensual Principle, that can never be satisfy'd when it governs the Man without any Laws, or Restrains upon it;
And First, what restless Turmoils must this sensual Principle, that can never be satisfied when it governs the Man without any Laws, or Restrains upon it;
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and what outward Afflictions, what Enmities and Contests with other People, whom it will ever be invading in some respect, will it expose him to? This is evident, and obvious to all:
and what outward Afflictions, what Enmities and Contests with other People, whom it will ever be invading in Some respect, will it expose him to? This is evident, and obvious to all:
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and Disturbances at home, and then render us obnoxious to all the Distresses that can befal us from abroad, every one being as ready in this common Circumstance, this sunk habit, to revenge himself,
and Disturbances At home, and then render us obnoxious to all the Distresses that can befall us from abroad, every one being as ready in this Common Circumstance, this sunk habit, to revenge himself,
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so that this will found perpetual Mischiefs continually bandied from one another: ( Gen. 16.12.) Not to mention the Bodily Diseases, the Pains and Maladies,
so that this will found perpetual Mischiefs continually bandied from one Another: (Gen. 16.12.) Not to mention the Bodily Diseases, the Pains and Maladies,
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this great advantage, if not belonging to a rational Creature, all Mankind, yet which certainly is the privilege of those who are bless'd with the Oracles of God, being lost thro' the delusions of customary sin, vices long indulg'd, or persever'd in.
this great advantage, if not belonging to a rational Creature, all Mankind, yet which Certainly is the privilege of those who Are blessed with the Oracles of God, being lost through the delusions of customary since, vices long indulged, or persevered in.
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I say, not to insist on these real Miseries, nor to bring into the account the Pangs of Conscience, that are nearer Sufferings, not so remote to us as our Bodies, in the centre of Perception,
I say, not to insist on these real Misery's, nor to bring into the account the Pangs of Conscience, that Are nearer Sufferings, not so remote to us as our Bodies, in the centre of Perception,
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namely the Reproaches and Upbraidings of his Mind for his Brutish Behaviour, so utterly disagreeing to the Dictates or Verdicts of Reason, which Upbraidings must needs be the greatest natural Torment, besides what may be inflicted, in a thinking Nature,
namely the Reproaches and Upbraidings of his Mind for his Brutish Behaviour, so utterly disagreeing to the Dictates or Verdicts of Reason, which Upbraidings must needs be the greatest natural Torment, beside what may be inflicted, in a thinking Nature,
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Nor can such a Person have any comforts flowing from the Deity, whatsoever his sufferings may at any time be, who has such dark Apprehensions thereof, no grounds of a sure Faith in God,
Nor can such a Person have any comforts flowing from the Deity, whatsoever his sufferings may At any time be, who has such dark Apprehensions thereof, no grounds of a sure Faith in God,
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and who is also under such opposite Habits, so quite contrarily dispos'd to him, that he can no ways partake of him in his blisful Emanations, that so freely descend on every Individual of the reasonable World, where they are not repuls'd,
and who is also under such opposite Habits, so quite contrarily disposed to him, that he can no ways partake of him in his blissful Emanations, that so freely descend on every Individu of the reasonable World, where they Are not repulsed,
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here are some intervals of a pleasurable Entertainment, such as the sensual Faculties afford, and compensate Men withal in this state, where their alluring Objects are,
Here Are Some intervals of a pleasurable Entertainment, such as the sensual Faculties afford, and compensate Men withal in this state, where their alluring Objects Are,
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and require such Faculties, and tasts in us, the sensitive Scene being over and finish'd with its whole delights, we must then be capable of enjoying God,
and require such Faculties, and tastes in us, the sensitive Scene being over and finished with its Whole delights, we must then be capable of enjoying God,
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But it must be by a habit of rectify'd Reason thro' the privileges of the Gospel, a spiritual Sensation advanc'd in our Minds by a due Observance of all the parts of a Christian Vertue, that these, viz. our Minds can be able to exert their own Powers,
But it must be by a habit of rectified Reason through the privileges of the Gospel, a spiritual Sensation advanced in our Minds by a due Observance of all the parts of a Christian Virtue, that these, viz. our Minds can be able to exert their own Powers,
and his dwelling in us, or we in him. 1 John 3.24.4.12, 13. But this Principle is dead in profligate Sinners, the contrary temper, a sensual Habit, not slain in the opportunity allow'd for that purpose, possessing their Souls;
and his Dwelling in us, or we in him. 1 John 3.24.4.12, 13. But this Principle is dead in profligate Sinners, the contrary temper, a sensual Habit, not slave in the opportunity allowed for that purpose, possessing their Souls;
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and therefore unless this can be mortify'd, and the other reviv'd in our after Mansions, which the Scriptures afford us no hopes of, they being only alive to the things of sense and this World,
and Therefore unless this can be mortified, and the other revived in our After Mansions, which the Scriptures afford us no hope's of, they being only alive to the things of sense and this World,
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and its Communion intercepted with that only true beatifying Object, that it cannot imploy it self upon him in a pure Contemplation of his boundless Attributes, which is one part of the great Happiness of Intelligent Creatures,
and its Communion intercepted with that only true beatifying Object, that it cannot employ it self upon him in a pure Contemplation of his boundless Attributes, which is one part of the great Happiness of Intelligent Creatures,
but standing quite in another Inclination to a sensual State now dismiss'd, and gone, that only had its Reason for our Probation a little while, it will ever be hankering after these poor Vanities,
but standing quite in Another Inclination to a sensual State now dismissed, and gone, that only had its Reason for our Probation a little while, it will ever be hankering After these poor Vanities,
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like the Israelites when they were remov'd from Egypt, except (as was intimated before) its present habit can be chang'd even here in this second Life, which is a Dependance altogether groundless,
like the Israelites when they were removed from Egypt, except (as was intimated before) its present habit can be changed even Here in this second Life, which is a Dependence altogether groundless,
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or except God in the effect of his infinite Goodness would render us happy, as it were forcibly without our selves, which is impossible, the nature of Happiness being such, that it must ever proceed from a voluntary Spring,
or except God in the Effect of his infinite goodness would render us happy, as it were forcibly without our selves, which is impossible, the nature of Happiness being such, that it must ever proceed from a voluntary Spring,
tho' God declaring even his infinite Goodness in other particulars, all with relation to this World, and our attainment of Holiness, here, we may be well satisfy'd that such a forcible change of Mens.
though God declaring even his infinite goodness in other particulars, all with Relation to this World, and our attainment of Holiness, Here, we may be well satisfied that such a forcible change of Men's.
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nay, who have not only contemn'd his Authority, but insulted his Mercy in Christ Jesus, trodden under foot the Son of God, and the Ransom he purchas'd with his own Blood, we cannot define:
nay, who have not only contemned his authority, but insulted his Mercy in christ jesus, trodden under foot the Son of God, and the Ransom he purchased with his own Blood, we cannot define:
however we may be certain from the Expressions of Scripture, whether literally taken, or to denote Sufferings by Metaphorical Language, that these shall be very grievous ones,
however we may be certain from the Expressions of Scripture, whither literally taken, or to denote Sufferings by Metaphorical Language, that these shall be very grievous ones,
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Let us now see how our Redeemer has deliver'd us out of this State, and what we must contribute towards our complete, our entire Deliverance from our selves;
Let us now see how our Redeemer has Delivered us out of this State, and what we must contribute towards our complete, our entire Deliverance from our selves;
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And as to the Benefits we partake of from Christ, we are fully assur'd that he Mediated for us (who were in a State of Enmity with God) by his own Blood, offer'd himself a Propitiation, and Sacrifice on our behalf;
And as to the Benefits we partake of from christ, we Are Fully assured that he Mediated for us (who were in a State of Enmity with God) by his own Blood, offered himself a Propitiation, and Sacrifice on our behalf;
and adding an infinite Merit to it, he not only procur'd us the Favour of God, Remission our Pardon of all our Offences on the only possible Term of our Happiness, a true Repentance,
and adding an infinite Merit to it, he not only procured us the Favour of God, Remission our Pardon of all our Offences on the only possible Term of our Happiness, a true Repentance,
but likewise obtain'd such Communications of the Spirit to be even a preventing Influence, and conferr'd upon us without any Preparedness in our Tempers for them, (as the first Graces are so conferred according to the manifold Testimonies of Scripture ( Phil. 2.13. Eph. 2.3, 4. 2 Tim. 1.9. Tit. 3.5. John 15.16.) or else we could never be partakers of them in our fallen State.
but likewise obtained such Communications of the Spirit to be even a preventing Influence, and conferred upon us without any Preparedness in our Tempers for them, (as the First Graces Are so conferred according to the manifold Testimonies of Scripture (Philip 2.13. Ephesians 2.3, 4. 2 Tim. 1.9. Tit. 3.5. John 15.16.) or Else we could never be partakers of them in our fallen State.
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as also Thoughts often long detain'd, or continu'd on our Spirits, and press'd upon them, these still pursuing us with great Importunity towards some Instance of Vertue,
as also Thoughts often long detained, or continued on our Spirits, and pressed upon them, these still pursuing us with great Importunity towards Some Instance of Virtue,
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And this blessed Spirit with all his saving Gifts or Influences is the Procurement of our holy Redeemer, who by his so highly Meritorious Sufferings, besides the Pardon of our Trespasses on the only true Term thereof, ( John 7.38.
And this blessed Spirit with all his Saving Gifts or Influences is the Procurement of our holy Redeemer, who by his so highly Meritorious Sufferings, beside the Pardon of our Trespasses on the only true Term thereof, (John 7.38.
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nay, even excite these first of all, as, if we fail not, our Compliance with those Heavenly Succours will rescue us from the Power of our past Offences, secure our Christian Behaviour or Vertues against every Temptation that shall at any time be permitted to befal us,
nay, even excite these First of all, as, if we fail not, our Compliance with those Heavenly Succours will rescue us from the Power of our past Offences, secure our Christian Behaviour or Virtues against every Temptation that shall At any time be permitted to befall us,
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and while we duly peruse the written Revelation vouchsafed to us, replenish our Minds with all Sacred Knowledge, influential on Godliness, every necessary Article of a Saving Faith.
and while we duly peruse the written Revelation vouchsafed to us, replenish our Minds with all Sacred Knowledge, influential on Godliness, every necessary Article of a Saving Faith.
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Hence then being thus throughly furnish'd unto all good Works, we must be sure to reduce these Heavenly Vertues or Powers into Act, Crucify the whole Body of Sin, the old Man after the Image of the disobedient Adam with the Affections and Lusts, ( Gal. 5.24.) so that we pronounce not of our Satisfactions,
Hence then being thus thoroughly furnished unto all good Works, we must be sure to reduce these Heavenly Virtues or Powers into Act, Crucify the Whole Body of since, the old Man After the Image of the disobedient Adam with the Affections and Lustiest, (Gal. 5.24.) so that we pronounce not of our Satisfactions,
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nor establish our Notions and Estimate of Things thro' the Instigations of these, or with respect to them: we must thro' these gracious supplies afforded us, that are only effectual in our Endeavours with them, repress and keep under the Appetites of Body, rescue our Minds from the most unnatural subjection to them, that they may be able to exert themselves freely, possess a clear Reason retriev'd,
nor establish our Notions and Estimate of Things through the Instigations of these, or with respect to them: we must through these gracious supplies afforded us, that Are only effectual in our Endeavours with them, repress and keep under the Appetites of Body, rescue our Minds from the most unnatural subjection to them, that they may be able to exert themselves freely, possess a clear Reason retrieved,
and discerning things truly, as far as its natural Sphere reaches, will easily submit to the farther Enlightnings of Divine Grace, that always both prevents us, contributes to the forming of such a just Habit of intelligent Creatures,
and discerning things truly, as Far as its natural Sphere reaches, will Easily submit to the farther Enlightenings of Divine Grace, that always both prevents us, contributes to the forming of such a just Habit of intelligent Creatures,
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and those relating to Mind, that the one are mere Brutal Instances (if some kinds of Intemperance be not worse than those, without any Example in inferiour Creatures) quite unbecoming a reasonable Being;
and those relating to Mind, that the one Are mere Brutal Instances (if Some Kinds of Intemperance be not Worse than those, without any Exampl in inferior Creatures) quite unbecoming a reasonable Being;
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and that when the Soul once consents to such, or entertains it self with polluted Phansies, (the Resolution of this our thinking Part one way or other, being that which determines the quality of our Actions) the Trespass is over in a right account, there laying no difference between our allowing the luscious and unlawful relishes of Sense within our selves,
and that when the Soul once consents to such, or entertains it self with polluted Fancies, (the Resolution of this our thinking Part one Way or other, being that which determines the quality of our Actions) the Trespass is over in a right account, there laying no difference between our allowing the luscious and unlawful Relishes of Sense within our selves,
and 'twill suggest to us, that the use of our upper Natures, as independently as we can of their gross Companions, the pure and abstracted Exercises of our Spirits on their right Objects, being our suitable Acts,
and it'll suggest to us, that the use of our upper Nature's, as independently as we can of their gross Sodales, the pure and abstracted Exercises of our Spirits on their right Objects, being our suitable Acts,
And with respect to our Brethren, who partake with us in the same nature, it will incite an equal regard, the same common Offices, where opportunity is afforded, to all of these, that it would insist on in the nearest Interest, or Instance of Self.
And with respect to our Brothers, who partake with us in the same nature, it will incite an equal regard, the same Common Offices, where opportunity is afforded, to all of these, that it would insist on in the nearest Interest, or Instance of Self.
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and the Gospel-Promises, or the Heavenly Bounties he may enjoy, if he pleases, (so that according to an equitable Verdict no Preference lays) but because the Benefits we confer on others are more,
and the Gospel promises, or the Heavenly Bounties he may enjoy, if he Pleases, (so that according to an equitable Verdict no Preference lays) but Because the Benefits we confer on Others Are more,
when we supply the wants of any in any respect, there not only springs up a great satisfaction in our own Breasts, the Results of Love, the sweet, the most delightful Passion of Joy,
when we supply the Wants of any in any respect, there not only springs up a great satisfaction in our own Breasts, the Results of Love, the sweet, the most delightful Passion of Joy,
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as they may well suppose, and better regard of all People, which gives them the confidence of their own Kind, that they can freely address any of them,
as they may well suppose, and better regard of all People, which gives them the confidence of their own Kind, that they can freely address any of them,
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so that one cannot really and in truth be without the rest) the Reproofs these are in a wicked World, they be disappointed of the due Treatment they might reasonably expect,
so that one cannot really and in truth be without the rest) the Reproofs these Are in a wicked World, they be disappointed of the due Treatment they might reasonably expect,
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and meet only with Insults instead thereof, 'twill more than support them, that they have done their part, been Friendly and Bountiful as they were able,
and meet only with Insults instead thereof, it'll more than support them, that they have done their part, been Friendly and Bountiful as they were able,
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but one far greater is still behind, our Minds are improv'd, and gradually carry'd on by the proper Acts of this great Gospel-Affection of Charity, to farther Attainments of the Habit thereof,
but one Far greater is still behind, our Minds Are improved, and gradually carried on by the proper Acts of this great Gospel-Affection of Charity, to farther Attainments of the Habit thereof,
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These Advantages questionless in all respects the first Christians experienc'd, who so bravely surmounted the intanglements of Property, (the great Bane of most Vertues among Christians) and resign'd it up among all their Brethren, equally distributing,
These Advantages questionless in all respects the First Christians experienced, who so bravely surmounted the entanglements of Property, (the great Bane of most Virtues among Christians) and resigned it up among all their Brothers, equally distributing,
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As to the behaviour of Heathens towards their Brethren, or whose Actions proceed not on the Gospel-doctrines, such a Principle in their Soul, all their Politics,
As to the behaviour of heathens towards their Brothers, or whose Actions proceed not on the Gospel-doctrines, such a Principle in their Soul, all their Politics,
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This is the Spirit of the Leviathan, and other Materialists, as I may so call them, of the Epicurean Herd, who have writ of Governments, and put their Systems of Ethics upon us, that have their Foundations in Sense only, viz. Reason hindred as to its true prospects, and warp'd by it.
This is the Spirit of the Leviathan, and other Materialists, as I may so call them, of the Epicurean Heard, who have writ of Governments, and put their Systems of Ethics upon us, that have their Foundations in Sense only, viz. Reason hindered as to its true prospects, and warped by it.
and thus capable of the Influences of the Spirit of Grace, and thus enliven'd or quickn'd thereby, he can easily bafle all the attacks of Atheism, carry his Faith and Assurance above the Region of Matter, believe an eternal Omnipresent Spirit no ways liable to Bodily Eyes,
and thus capable of the Influences of the Spirit of Grace, and thus enlivened or quickened thereby, he can Easily baffle all the attacks of Atheism, carry his Faith and Assurance above the Region of Matter, believe an Eternal Omnipresent Spirit no ways liable to Bodily Eyes,
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Discerning their reasonableness, the relation they bear to the Nature of Man, he will readily observe every Rule of the Gospel, the strictest Precepts of Righteousness and Vertue,
Discerning their reasonableness, the Relation they bear to the Nature of Man, he will readily observe every Rule of the Gospel, the Strictest Precepts of Righteousness and Virtue,
but extremely triumph in it, build all his Trust or Affiances upon it, and make it the support of his whole Life, whatever Circumstances he be concern'd among;
but extremely triumph in it, built all his Trust or Affiances upon it, and make it the support of his Whole Life, whatever circumstances he be concerned among;
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as not only that one Spirit existing from nothing, or without any Cause pervades the Universe, is present in every part thereof, to observe and govern all Events,
as not only that one Spirit existing from nothing, or without any Cause pervades the Universe, is present in every part thereof, to observe and govern all Events,
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Such a Person, so acting above the Principle of Sense, and he only, can be duly Conversant in Spiritual Exercises, with a just Intention address God, offer up a more fervent Supplication to him, entertain himself suitably in Contemplation of him, the study of his All-perfect Being,
Such a Person, so acting above the Principle of Sense, and he only, can be duly Conversant in Spiritual Exercises, with a just Intention address God, offer up a more fervent Supplication to him, entertain himself suitably in Contemplation of him, the study of his All-perfect Being,
whence he will enlarge the Faculties of his Soul thro' this right determination, this due use of them, that they shall be able to discern more of God in their own mere act,
whence he will enlarge the Faculties of his Soul through this right determination, this due use of them, that they shall be able to discern more of God in their own mere act,
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Yet nevertheless but a small part of this Sacred Knowledge is thus obtain'd in this happy Person, being so qualify'd in his own Temper, the holy Spirit will diffuse himself freely upon him,
Yet nevertheless but a small part of this Sacred Knowledge is thus obtained in this happy Person, being so qualified in his own Temper, the holy Spirit will diffuse himself freely upon him,
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and still by farther improv'd Beams, as this Christian Habit is more advanc'd, till his own weak Faculties be as it were absorpt in the Rays of this Comforter,
and still by farther improved Beams, as this Christian Habit is more advanced, till his own weak Faculties be as it were absorbed in the Rays of this Comforter,
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or work by him, and produce the Fruits of Holiness in him consistently with the Freedom of a voluntary Creature, that must have its Behaviour reckoned to it self.
or work by him, and produce the Fruits of Holiness in him consistently with the Freedom of a voluntary Creature, that must have its Behaviour reckoned to it self.
and less subject to the will of the Flesh, the Root of Disobedience, or Corrupt Desire, must be more easily governable by him, under his Conduct in all things, more securely led thro' his clearer Suggestions to every Instance of a Gospel-Behaviour.
and less Subject to the will of the Flesh, the Root of Disobedience, or Corrupt Desire, must be more Easily governable by him, under his Conduct in all things, more securely led through his clearer Suggestions to every Instance of a Gospel-Behaviour.
if this gently operating, but invincible might, where it is duly comply'd withal, were not hindred, mainly as to most People, altogether in some, by unmortify'd Carnal Desires.
if this gently operating, but invincible might, where it is duly complied withal, were not hindered, mainly as to most People, altogether in Some, by unmortified Carnal Desires.
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his workings can no ways possibly be perceiv'd among reigning Affections, Appetites set in their full Strength whether to sensual Delights, or Profits;
his workings can no ways possibly be perceived among reigning Affections, Appetites Set in their full Strength whither to sensual Delights, or Profits;
so abundantly exemplify'd to us-ward, his Fatherly Providence, or care of us here, and the everlasting Joys, the Rewards he has prepar'd for our Christian Obedience after this frail State is ended;
so abundantly exemplified to usward, his Fatherly Providence, or care of us Here, and the everlasting Joys, the Rewards he has prepared for our Christian obedience After this frail State is ended;
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when by this means we have arriv'd at these more enlarg'd notices of God, and more fully discover'd that he is Love, we must needs be induc'd, these certain Conclusions laid up in our Minds cannot but have a prevailing Efficacy on Humane Liberty to a more vigorous and earnest Endeavour of a Gospel-Holiness,
when by this means we have arrived At these more enlarged notices of God, and more Fully discovered that he is Love, we must needs be induced, these certain Conclusions laid up in our Minds cannot but have a prevailing Efficacy on Humane Liberty to a more vigorous and earnest Endeavour of a Gospel-holiness,
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which Gospel-Holiness will ever draw down more plentiful Influxes of the blessed Comforter, the Spirit of Truth into our Minds in the same degree that it self is,
which Gospel-holiness will ever draw down more plentiful Influxes of the blessed Comforter, the Spirit of Truth into our Minds in the same degree that it self is,
Let us now observe what attends this Christian Habit, how it recompences Men for their Pious Diligence, their Honest Labours in acquiring it, what its happy Effects are.
Let us now observe what attends this Christian Habit, how it recompenses Men for their Pious Diligence, their Honest Labours in acquiring it, what its happy Effects Are.
how secure shall we be from every thing that can interrupt our Happiness, whether the Disturbances that always accompany a sinful Instance in any particular, a pursuance of sensual Affection too far,
how secure shall we be from every thing that can interrupt our Happiness, whither the Disturbances that always accompany a sinful Instance in any particular, a pursuance of sensual Affection too Far,
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or Diseases of Body, or Remorses of Mind, that immediately follow the sinful Instance, or will not long stay behind, especially this latter and worse sort, that at least will awaken in another World,
or Diseases of Body, or Remorses of Mind, that immediately follow the sinful Instance, or will not long stay behind, especially this latter and Worse sort, that At least will awaken in Another World,
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if perchance thro' the deceitfulness of sin they be stifl'd here, when being stript of all sensitive Delights we shall have nothing to afford never so little interruption to them!
if perchance through the deceitfulness of since they be stifled Here, when being stripped of all sensitive Delights we shall have nothing to afford never so little interruption to them!
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But we shall not only be thus negatively happy by this means, but, as far as our Natures are Purify'd and Capable, enjoy all the positive Degrees of Happiness:
But we shall not only be thus negatively happy by this means, but, as Far as our Nature's Are Purified and Capable, enjoy all the positive Degrees of Happiness:
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every sensual Extravagancy repress'd, every Allurement or Temptation repell'd founds a Satisfaction much above what results from our shameful Compliance with it, which will be no momentary, transient Business,
every sensual Extravagancy repressed, every Allurement or Temptation repelled founds a Satisfaction much above what results from our shameful Compliance with it, which will be no momentary, Transient Business,
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and the holy Spirit influencing these, must needs afford us the most pleasurable Resentment, one of the chiefest, the truest Happiness belonging to Men.
and the holy Spirit influencing these, must needs afford us the most pleasurable Resentment, one of the chiefest, the Truest Happiness belonging to Men.
But when these best Faculties of ours in the light of Grace are determin'd on their proper, their most suitable Object, viz. God, towards which they can never move with too much Transport, what a Theatre of Heavenly Thoughts will this offer to them,
But when these best Faculties of ours in the Light of Grace Are determined on their proper, their most suitable Object, viz. God, towards which they can never move with too much Transport, what a Theatre of Heavenly Thoughts will this offer to them,
or Sight beyond, viz. God, how will they establish our Affiance in him, render us secure in our dependence on him, not only advance a resign'd temper or submission in our Spirits with regard to his sundry Methods with us,
or Sighed beyond, viz. God, how will they establish our Affiance in him, render us secure in our dependence on him, not only advance a resigned temper or submission in our Spirits with regard to his sundry Methods with us,
because being then more fully persuaded of his both immense Wisdom and Goodness, we shall be certain that he can order nothing in our behalf but with relation to our true advantage, our chiefest good!
Because being then more Fully persuaded of his both immense Wisdom and goodness, we shall be certain that he can order nothing in our behalf but with Relation to our true advantage, our chiefest good!
so indigent as we are, these clearer, and farther notices of God can only support a true Devotion, enable us to pray with a due Attention considering his awful, his tremendous Majesty,
so indigent as we Are, these clearer, and farther notices of God can only support a true Devotion, enable us to pray with a due Attention considering his awful, his tremendous Majesty,
and for Blessings in general without determining him, or particularizing upon him, which always proceeds from some unsubdu'd Carnal-Affections, that are ever most eager for their proper Gratifications, such as we should continually be restrain'd from;
and for Blessings in general without determining him, or particularizing upon him, which always proceeds from Some unsubdued Carnal-Affections, that Are ever most eager for their proper Gratifications, such as we should continually be restrained from;
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and so these will place us indifferent, as we should be in the disposals of Heaven, the special distributions of the Divine Foresight with respect to any of us, that God sees most convenient for us,
and so these will place us indifferent, as we should be in the disposals of Heaven, the special distributions of the Divine Foresight with respect to any of us, that God sees most convenient for us,
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As these enlarg'd Evidences of God will abundantly satisfie us, that whatever he does in our private Concerns, every particular Dispensation of his to us-ward is determin'd from Goodness,
As these enlarged Evidences of God will abundantly satisfy us, that whatever he does in our private Concerns, every particular Dispensation of his to usward is determined from goodness,
and the freedom of Reason, especially imploying it self on the Inspir'd Writings, and the more liberal, the less hindr'd Influences of Divine Grace by that means, seeing the natural and proper Effects of the love and benignity of our Heavenly Father are again open'd,
and the freedom of Reason, especially employing it self on the Inspired Writings, and the more liberal, the less hindered Influences of Divine Grace by that means, seeing the natural and proper Effects of the love and benignity of our Heavenly Father Are again opened,
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these assur'd Doctrines of a Soveraign Being, what grounds of undisturb'd Contentment and Happiness must they be in every state of this present Pilgrimage!
these assured Doctrines of a Sovereign Being, what grounds of undisturbed Contentment and Happiness must they be in every state of this present Pilgrimage!
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and know thro' them, that is, with respect to the reveal'd Truths, which only are of true concernment to us, much above the reach of our own Faculties,
and know through them, that is, with respect to the revealed Truths, which only Are of true concernment to us, much above the reach of our own Faculties,
or what they could attain in their best state by any Improvements they are capable of, these reveal'd Truths being the most important Objects of our Knowledge will appear more evident,
or what they could attain in their best state by any Improvements they Are capable of, these revealed Truths being the most important Objects of our Knowledge will appear more evident,
Whence our principal Thoughts, our main Desires, the Themes of our Converse, the delights we take in the Society of our Brethren, will be all with regard to God and Vertue;
Whence our principal Thoughts, our main Desires, the Themes of our Converse, the delights we take in the Society of our Brothers, will be all with regard to God and Virtue;
as we attain to be true Christians, or are created again in Christ Jesus after his Image; ( Eph. 4.23.) we shall thus be those Sheep of our Saviour, that are safe in his Father's hand, whom none can be able to pluck away from him, ( John 10.28, 29.) being kept by the Power of God thro' Faith unto Salvation. ( James 1.5.) These are the great Enjoyments,
as we attain to be true Christians, or Are created again in christ jesus After his Image; (Ephesians 4.23.) we shall thus be those Sheep of our Saviour, that Are safe in his Father's hand, whom none can be able to pluck away from him, (John 10.28, 29.) being kept by the Power of God through Faith unto Salvation. (James 1.5.) These Are the great Enjoyments,
and Happiness that a Christian Temper possesses, one of an enliven'd Soul, a Person quickned by the Spirit of God enjoys even in this Life among all the Perplexities and Troubles of it.
and Happiness that a Christian Temper Possesses, one of an enlivened Soul, a Person quickened by the Spirit of God enjoys even in this Life among all the Perplexities and Troubles of it.
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But when we come into the Heavenly part of this bless'd state, these grosly constituted, these refractory Bodies to the motions of our Minds being chang'd into Celestial, Spiritualiz'd ones, compliant in all things;
But when we come into the Heavenly part of this blessed state, these grossly constituted, these refractory Bodies to the motions of our Minds being changed into Celestial, Spiritualized ones, compliant in all things;
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and the Pious Habits, the Propensions we have gain'd from a Life of Vertue, and towards God exerting themselves freely with the Influences of Grace, that now informing such dispos'd Subjects are under no restraints, what bright displays of Divine Truth shall we perceive in our Minds? what farther discoveries of the Mysteries of the Deity shall we be ever replenish'd withal? how will the deep contrivances of the wisdom of God,
and the Pious Habits, the Propensions we have gained from a Life of Virtue, and towards God exerting themselves freely with the Influences of Grace, that now informing such disposed Subject's Are under no restraints, what bright displays of Divine Truth shall we perceive in our Minds? what farther discoveries of the Mysteres of the Deity shall we be ever replenished withal? how will the deep contrivances of the Wisdom of God,
and his Goverment of it, his several Dispensations with regard to the untoward dispositions of his free Creatures, whom he bestow'd so much of his own Prerogative upon,
and his Government of it, his several Dispensations with regard to the untoward dispositions of his free Creatures, whom he bestowed so much of his own Prerogative upon,
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or made them such Images of himself? how will these great Subjects, that we so little attain at present, the knowledge whereof must most entertain our pure Minds,
or made them such Images of himself? how will these great Subject's, that we so little attain At present, the knowledge whereof must most entertain our pure Minds,
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or comprehend Infinity, that is, throughout endless Ages? Being with St. Paul, and even in a more purify'd Habit than he then was, literally and really in Body and Spirit rapt up into the third Heaven, we shall see and discern unutterable Things, that our narrow Languages answering our scant Knowledge here can no ways express,
or comprehend Infinity, that is, throughout endless Ages? Being with Saint Paul, and even in a more purified Habit than he then was, literally and really in Body and Spirit rapt up into the third Heaven, we shall see and discern unutterable Things, that our narrow Languages answering our scant Knowledge Here can no ways express,
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whence we shall discern naked Spirit, the substance of immaterial Natures, even the great Omnipresent Creator of all, by as evident a sight, as we now do Body.
whence we shall discern naked Spirit, the substance of immaterial Nature's, even the great Omnipresent Creator of all, by as evident a sighed, as we now do Body.
To see God which is the Promise to the Pure in Heart, ( Matt. 5.8.) those that follow Holiness, ( Heb. 12.14.) not thro' a Glass darkly, that is thro' the gross Instruments of our outward Senses, which reason for the most takes its first hints from,
To see God which is the Promise to the Pure in Heart, (Matt. 5.8.) those that follow Holiness, (Hebrew 12.14.) not through a Glass darkly, that is through the gross Instruments of our outward Senses, which reason for the most Takes its First hints from,
and the other World, and one would think, sets forth another mode of Apprehension of the now unperceivable Objects there, answerable to the present Conviction of our Senses and corporeal Sight.
and the other World, and one would think, sets forth Another mode of Apprehension of the now unperceivable Objects there, answerable to the present Conviction of our Senses and corporeal Sighed.
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but then this is by long Deductions, laborious Demonstration, not immediate Intuition or a present glance, which seems to explain the foremention'd Phrases:
but then this is by long Deductions, laborious Demonstration, not immediate Intuition or a present glance, which seems to explain the forementioned Phrases:
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and more comprehensive, what a rapturous Love of him will it kindle in our Breasts, that Passion that founds our utmost Happiness when thus rightly plac'd? How will this command all our Appetites towards him,
and more comprehensive, what a rapturous Love of him will it kindle in our Breasts, that Passion that founds our utmost Happiness when thus rightly placed? How will this command all our Appetites towards him,
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and still create new ones as the former are answer'd, and have drunk their fill! ( Ecclus. 24.21.) Eager Desires that can never be satisfy'd are a true cause of our Felicity here, by means whereof as our Thirst is more, we shall continually more Communicate with him,
and still create new ones as the former Are answered, and have drunk their fill! (Ecclus 24.21.) Eager Desires that can never be satisfied Are a true cause of our Felicity Here, by means whereof as our Thirst is more, we shall continually more Communicate with him,
when thro' a Course of Gospel-Obedience we have well master'd the Affections of Sense, the lower Gratifications that the Soul perceives and enjoys from thence,
when through a Course of Gospel obedience we have well mastered the Affections of Sense, the lower Gratifications that the Soul perceives and enjoys from thence,
'tis this that makes us capable of our true Felicity, the Kingdom of our Saviour, ( which is within us, as he tells us, Luke 17.21.) both here, and hereafter.
it's this that makes us capable of our true Felicity, the Kingdom of our Saviour, (which is within us, as he tells us, Lycia 17.21.) both Here, and hereafter.
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than is declar'd in the New Testament, a higher state of Holiness now requir'd, (as some fondly talk of the Kingdom of the Spirit (some more particulars to be believ'd,
than is declared in the New Testament, a higher state of Holiness now required, (as Some fondly talk of the Kingdom of the Spirit (Some more particulars to be believed,
or practis'd; (not to mention some Doctrines, and Explications of certain Places repugnant to the Tenour of the rest of the Scriptures, which must proceed from another Author) or that he should repeat by some new Teachers,
or practised; (not to mention Some Doctrines, and Explications of certain Places repugnant to the Tenor of the rest of the Scriptures, which must proceed from Another Author) or that he should repeat by Some new Teachers,
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and such Gifts in them as he bestow'd on the Apostles, even their very Doctrines, only perhaps in variety of Expressions, which so mainly delight some People, especially if deliver'd in a Canting Stile, conceited Phrases, that more strike the Phansie,
and such Gifts in them as he bestowed on the Apostles, even their very Doctrines, only perhaps in variety of Expressions, which so mainly delight Some People, especially if Delivered in a Canting Style, conceited Phrases, that more strike the Fancy,
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whereas in truth there is no need of all this, (which if once requisite must be done over again in every Age) but there is no need of this, the whole Counsel of God for the recovery of the lapsed World to his Grace or Favour,
whereas in truth there is no need of all this, (which if once requisite must be done over again in every Age) but there is no need of this, the Whole Counsel of God for the recovery of the lapsed World to his Grace or Favour,
nor do I mean that this Spirit should dictate words to People (which perhaps he never did either to Prophets or Apostles, only presenting a Scheme of Divine Truths to their Minds,
nor do I mean that this Spirit should dictate words to People (which perhaps he never did either to prophets or Apostles, only presenting a Scheme of Divine Truths to their Minds,
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and the prevailing Temper in them, as we may observe their Figures and Stile ever answer'd these) I say I do not mean that the Spirit should dictate words to People, enable them to speak even the known Doctrines or Rules of the Gospel after an Extempore manner, which would supersede their own Faculties,
and the prevailing Temper in them, as we may observe their Figures and Style ever answered these) I say I do not mean that the Spirit should dictate words to People, enable them to speak even the known Doctrines or Rules of the Gospel After an Extempore manner, which would supersede their own Faculties,
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and probably be an occasion of their Neglects in Heavenly Knowledge, as it would greatly administer to Spiritual Pride and Contempt of others, both which we may see the example of in a sort of Men among us that only conceit these things of themselves.
and probably be an occasion of their Neglects in Heavenly Knowledge, as it would greatly administer to Spiritual Pride and Contempt of Others, both which we may see the Exampl of in a sort of Men among us that only conceit these things of themselves.
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But my meaning is, that the Spirit communicates such Light and Grace, such clearer Informations of all saving Truths, with respect to the Understanding, such stronger Motives towards the rectifying of the Will, upon our compliance with the means afforded us, our due perusal of the Sacred Volumes, the Dictates of this Spirit, our honest Endeavours in the ways of Godliness, according to the Precepts deliver'd in those Volumes,
But my meaning is, that the Spirit communicates such Light and Grace, such clearer Informations of all Saving Truths, with respect to the Understanding, such Stronger Motives towards the rectifying of the Will, upon our compliance with the means afforded us, our due perusal of the Sacred Volumes, the Dictates of this Spirit, our honest Endeavours in the ways of Godliness, according to the Precepts Delivered in those Volumes,
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as will secure us from any dangerous Error in point of Doctrine, and enable us against all our evil Affections for every Vertue of a Christian Life, we ever obediently following his Guidance and comporting with him.
as will secure us from any dangerous Error in point of Doctrine, and enable us against all our evil Affections for every Virtue of a Christian Life, we ever obediently following his Guidance and comporting with him.
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This I mean by the larger Gifts of the holy Spirit in a Gospel-state, that being dispens'd on our due Concourse with his first Motions, a Vertuous Temper by that means after some measure obtain'd in our Minds, they are only in order to our farther attainment of that Temper, to afford our infirm, lapsed Natures proper Assistances for that end;
This I mean by the larger Gifts of the holy Spirit in a Gospel state, that being dispensed on our due Concourse with his First Motions, a Virtuous Temper by that means After Some measure obtained in our Minds, they Are only in order to our farther attainment of that Temper, to afford our infirm, lapsed Nature's proper Assistances for that end;
not to operate in fluent Discourses, or particular Revelations, when we already have a complete Book given forth by this Spirit of our Faith and Practice, that is, of our whole Duty, what God enjoyns us,
not to operate in fluent Discourses, or particular Revelations, when we already have a complete Book given forth by this Spirit of our Faith and Practice, that is, of our Whole Duty, what God enjoins us,
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and especially we cannot suppose this holy Inspirer thus to operate after this manner, where Men imploy not their main Industry, do not diligently Meditate in this Heavenly Book, which Moses with respect to the Old Testament, commanded his Charge the Israelites, to do Night and Day; ( Deut. 6.7.11.19.) nor prepare their Minds by a more eminent degree of Gospel-Morals or Holiness of Life,
and especially we cannot suppose this holy Inspirer thus to operate After this manner, where Men employ not their main Industry, do not diligently Meditate in this Heavenly Book, which Moses with respect to the Old Testament, commanded his Charge the Israelites, to do Night and Day; (Deuteronomy 6.7.11.19.) nor prepare their Minds by a more eminent degree of Gospel-Morals or Holiness of Life,
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tho' this may not possibly be admitted by all, but a pure Obedience, not as it any ways disposes us for them accounted the Term of those great Rewards,
though this may not possibly be admitted by all, but a pure obedience, not as it any ways disposes us for them accounted the Term of those great Rewards,
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yet this Doctrine, I think, however it may be rejected, plainly appears to be the Import of the Gospel-Law, as this is not satisfy'd with outward Performances, Opus operatum, bare Acts of Obedience,
yet this Doctrine, I think, however it may be rejected, plainly appears to be the Import of the Gospel law, as this is not satisfied with outward Performances, Opus operatum, bore Acts of obedience,
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or conform'd withal in our very Thoughts, which would be quite a needless Discipline, unless an inward frame thus attainable were necessary for the Graces our Lord purchased, the Joys he proposes.
or conformed withal in our very Thoughts, which would be quite a needless Discipline, unless an inward frame thus attainable were necessary for the Graces our Lord purchased, the Joys he proposes.
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as he explains it, we are to obtain a new Nature, quite in opposition to the Desires of Flesh, have another Temper advanc'd in our Spirits according to the Mind and Will of God,
as he explains it, we Are to obtain a new Nature, quite in opposition to the Desires of Flesh, have Another Temper advanced in our Spirits according to the Mind and Will of God,
And the Apostles frequently tell us in Emblematical Phrases with reference to Christ, that we must put off the Body of the Sins of the Flesh, be altogether dead to them, buried with our blessed Redeemer in Baptism, when taking upon us his holy Profession, we are to renounce those abominable Practices;
And the Apostles frequently tell us in Emblematical Phrases with Referente to christ, that we must put off the Body of the Sins of the Flesh, be altogether dead to them, buried with our blessed Redeemer in Baptism, when taking upon us his holy Profession, we Are to renounce those abominable Practices;
and likewise thro' the Faith of the operation of God, his Almighty Power declaring it self in our honest Endeavours, We must be raised with him to righteousness of Life, (Col. 2.12.
and likewise through the Faith of the operation of God, his Almighty Power declaring it self in our honest Endeavours, We must be raised with him to righteousness of Life, (Col. 2.12.
Rom. 6.3.) That we must crucifie the Flesh with the Affections and Lusts, whatever proceeds from that evil Principle, ( Gal. 5.24.) that we being Dead,
Rom. 6.3.) That we must crucify the Flesh with the Affections and Lustiest, whatever proceeds from that evil Principle, (Gal. 5.24.) that we being Dead,
as Christians should be, to these Worldly Enjoyments, and our true Life hid with Christ in God, we must mortifie the Members of our Unregenerate Man, which are set upon the Earth, Earthly Interests or Pleasures, there recounted by that Apostle ( Col. 3.3, 5.) This old Man we are injoyn'd again to put off, which is corrupt according to the deceitful Lusts, and to put on the new Man, which after God is created in Righteousness,
as Christians should be, to these Worldly Enjoyments, and our true Life hid with christ in God, we must mortify the Members of our Unregenerate Man, which Are Set upon the Earth, Earthly Interests or Pleasures, there recounted by that Apostle (Col. 3.3, 5.) This old Man we Are enjoined again to put off, which is corrupt according to the deceitful Lustiest, and to put on the new Man, which After God is created in Righteousness,
(Rom. 12.2.) All which places being so many Testimonies of the holy Spirit, besides the plain Assertion of our Saviour, evidently set forth, that 'tis something beyond a mere Obedience, which duly distinguishing may be accounted the Effect thereof, where sincerely perform'd from just Motives, viz. a Habit of Piety,
(Rom. 12.2.) All which places being so many Testimonies of the holy Spirit, beside the plain Assertion of our Saviour, evidently Set forth, that it's something beyond a mere obedience, which duly distinguishing may be accounted the Effect thereof, where sincerely performed from just Motives, viz. a Habit of Piety,
as our Minds are recover'd from the Affections of Body, a Spiritualiz'd Temper, with such sort of Appetites or Desires in it, that disposes Men for their eternal Bliss;
as our Minds Are recovered from the Affections of Body, a Spiritualized Temper, with such sort of Appetites or Desires in it, that disposes Men for their Eternal Bliss;
or for sinister Purposes without any amendment of Spirit, or reformation in the Soul, the sensual Nature with its proper Offspring still being the reigning Principle in such Persons.
or for sinister Purposes without any amendment of Spirit, or Reformation in the Soul, the sensual Nature with its proper Offspring still being the reigning Principle in such Persons.
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And the Apostle expresly confirms this, that it must be a Habit of Christian Purity, a Triumph or Mastery over the Desires of Flesh, that founds the Disposition for our true Happiness, declaring likewise that an Indulgence of these lower Appetites is the Genuine Cause of our eternal Sufferings, the fruitful Parent or Seed-plot of our Miseries, whence they naturally spring:
And the Apostle expressly confirms this, that it must be a Habit of Christian Purity, a Triumph or Mastery over the Desires of Flesh, that founds the Disposition for our true Happiness, declaring likewise that an Indulgence of these lower Appetites is the Genuine Cause of our Eternal Sufferings, the fruitful Parent or Seed-plot of our Misery's, whence they naturally spring:
And indeed I am apt to believe that all the reveal'd Precepts of God are only Warnings of the Events of Things, what will fatally follow the kind of our Moral Behaviour or Actions,
And indeed I am apt to believe that all the revealed Precepts of God Are only Warnings of the Events of Things, what will fatally follow the kind of our Moral Behaviour or Actions,
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This renders God as kind to us, as we will be to our selves, he thus putting our Happiness in our own hands, that thro' the Helps he has afforded us in his beloved Son, we may obtain it to what degree we please;
This renders God as kind to us, as we will be to our selves, he thus putting our Happiness in our own hands, that through the Helps he has afforded us in his Beloved Son, we may obtain it to what degree we please;
And I cannot think but the contrary Doctrine, that the Heavenly Felicites are merely with respect to a tenour of Obedience, that may be such an outside business, without deriving its effect to the Heart,
And I cannot think but the contrary Doctrine, that the Heavenly Felicities Are merely with respect to a tenor of obedience, that may be such an outside business, without deriving its Effect to the Heart,
and that of Heaven, to one another, not making their Happiness both of a piece, the same Temper or Principle with their proper Enjoyments carry'd on to their perfection there;
and that of Heaven, to one Another, not making their Happiness both of a piece, the same Temper or Principle with their proper Enjoyments carried on to their perfection there;
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and as it puts the Circumstances of the next World, Blessedness, or Misery only upon an arbitrary Decree of God, not so corresponding with the Natures of things, or consequential to them:
and as it puts the circumstances of the next World, Blessedness, or Misery only upon an arbitrary decree of God, not so corresponding with the Nature's of things, or consequential to them:
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as Plutarch tells us concerning the old Olympick Wrestlers, who had safely come off from so many hazards, that they mainly delighted to be Spectators of those savage Exercises,
as Plutarch tells us Concerning the old Olympic Wrestlers, who had safely come off from so many hazards, that they mainly delighted to be Spectators of those savage Exercises,
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and if this be so as to Vitious Courses, when People are disabl'd from acting any more the wicked Instance, much more will it hold with regard to the Habits of a Holy Life, where the capacity of the Vertuous Act not only continues,
and if this be so as to Vicious Courses, when People Are disabled from acting any more the wicked Instance, much more will it hold with regard to the Habits of a Holy Life, where the capacity of the Virtuous Act not only continues,
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Heaven possesses us according to our Improvements of a Gospel Vertue, or Hell seizes us while we persist in our Evil Courses, these begin here, the one,
Heaven Possesses us according to our Improvements of a Gospel Virtue, or Hell seizes us while we persist in our Evil Courses, these begin Here, the one,
and the other, how they will increase, or enlarge of themselves in a Spiritual World, (tho' we may pretty well guess at this part) and what positive degrees may be added to either of them, what Light and Glory,
and the other, how they will increase, or enlarge of themselves in a Spiritual World, (though we may pretty well guess At this part) and what positive Degrees may be added to either of them, what Light and Glory,
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and God) we prepare our selves to be Partners with them in the freest Communications of that infinite Being, whereon depends all the Happiness of created Natures, as well theirs, as ours.
and God) we prepare our selves to be Partners with them in the Freest Communications of that infinite Being, whereon depends all the Happiness of created Nature's, as well theirs, as ours.
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unless that will more prevail, that the neglect of this, or the contrary Habit from a course of Sin will render us miserable to the same degrees, which is a matter of equal Truth,
unless that will more prevail, that the neglect of this, or the contrary Habit from a course of since will render us miserable to the same Degrees, which is a matter of equal Truth,
