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THE Love-sick Spouse. CANTICLES 2.5. Stay me with Flaggons, Comfort me with Apples, for I am sick of Love.
THE Lovesick Spouse. CANTICLES 2.5. Stay me with Flaggons, Comfort me with Apples, for I am sick of Love.
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CHAP. I. The Introduction. ALthough many spiritual things in this Book are lapt up in carnal expressions:
CHAP. I. The Introduction. ALthough many spiritual things in this Book Are leapt up in carnal expressions:
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Yet there is nothing of the flesh in all this Dialogue:
Yet there is nothing of the Flesh in all this Dialogue:
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therefore the Jewish Doctors would not have the common people to read this Book till they were thirty years old,
Therefore the Jewish Doctors would not have the Common people to read this Book till they were thirty Years old,
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lest they should take that carnally, which is to be understood in a spiritual and mystical sence.
lest they should take that carnally, which is to be understood in a spiritual and mystical sense.
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All delights are let into the soul by the senses:
All delights Are let into the soul by the Senses:
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therefore doth the Spouse describe the Lord Jesus by such things as are congruous to every sense:
Therefore does the Spouse describe the Lord jesus by such things as Are congruous to every sense:
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To the smell he is Myrrhe; Frankincense, Spikenard, and all kind of perfumes: To the taste, he is Wine, Manna and Apples;
To the smell he is Myrrh; Frankincense, Spikenard, and all kind of perfumes: To the taste, he is Wine, Manna and Apples;
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To the eye, he is beauty and comeliness: every sense and every affection may be fully satisfied with Christ.
To the eye, he is beauty and comeliness: every sense and every affection may be Fully satisfied with christ.
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In the beginning of this Chapter there is an interchangeable Discourse, or Dialogue between the Bridegroom and the Bride.
In the beginning of this Chapter there is an interchangeable Discourse, or Dialogue between the Bridegroom and the Bride.
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The Bridegroom speaks ver. 1, 2. and the Bride, ver. 3, 4, 5. The Bridegroom speaks first of himself, ver. 1. I am the Rose of Sharon, and the Lilly of the Vallies;
The Bridegroom speaks for. 1, 2. and the Bride, ver. 3, 4, 5. The Bridegroom speaks First of himself, ver. 1. I am the Rose of Sharon, and the Lily of the Valleys;
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there is a transcendent sweetness, and an incomparable beauty in the Lord Jesus.
there is a transcendent sweetness, and an incomparable beauty in the Lord jesus.
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Then he speaks of the Church, ver. 2. As the Lilly, among Thorns, so is my Love among the Daughters.
Then he speaks of the Church, ver. 2. As the Lily, among Thorns, so is my Love among the Daughters.
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All other Assemblies compared with the Church, are but as thorns compared to a Lilly. Then the Bride speaks, ver. 3. she commends the worth of the Bridegroom.
All other Assemblies compared with the Church, Are but as thorns compared to a Lily. Then the Bride speaks, ver. 3. she commends the worth of the Bridegroom.
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As Christ esteems his Church to be as a Lilly among thorns: so she declares Christ to be as the Apple-tree among the Trees of the Forrest. Christ is excellent in himself:
As christ esteems his Church to be as a Lily among thorns: so she declares christ to be as the Apple tree among the Trees of the Forest. christ is excellent in himself:
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comfortable in his shadow or protection, and his fruit was sweet unto her taste. In ver. 4. The Spouse sets forth the liberal entertainments which Christ had given her.
comfortable in his shadow or protection, and his fruit was sweet unto her taste. In ver. 4. The Spouse sets forth the liberal entertainments which christ had given her.
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He brought me into the banquetting House, or the house of Wine, according to the Hebrew;He brought me into the banqueting House, or the house of Wine, according to the Hebrew;
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which may imply either the Wine-cellar, the place where Wine is kept, or else the Banquetting-house, the place where Wine is drunk.
which may imply either the Wine-cellar, the place where Wine is kept, or Else the Banqueting house, the place where Wine is drunk.
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If it be refer'd to the Wine cellar, then it must be applied to the holy Scriptures, the true Store-house of all spiritual comfort.
If it be referred to the Wine cellar, then it must be applied to the holy Scriptures, the true Storehouse of all spiritual Comfort.
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But I rather understand the house of Wine to be the place where Wine is drunk, understanding thereby that communion that the Church hath with Christ in his Ordinances,
But I rather understand the house of Wine to be the place where Wine is drunk, understanding thereby that communion that the Church hath with christ in his Ordinances,
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and the enjoyment of all Church priviledges, not only for necessity and delight, but even for abundance.
and the enjoyment of all Church privileges, not only for necessity and delight, but even for abundance.
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As it is said of the Eagle; that she loveth not to eat her morsels alone;
As it is said of the Eagl; that she loves not to eat her morsels alone;
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so, such is Christs bounty, that he loveth not to be in his banquetting house alone,
so, such is Christ bounty, that he loves not to be in his banqueting house alone,
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but brings in his Spouse to the House of Wine, there to refresh her self abundantly.
but brings in his Spouse to the House of Wine, there to refresh her self abundantly.
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Then the Spouse sets forth Christs loving protection of her there. His banner over me was Love.
Then the Spouse sets forth Christ loving protection of her there. His banner over me was Love.
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] The stretching out of this banner over her, denoteth the magnificence of Christs entertainments,] The stretching out of this banner over her, denoteth the magnificence of Christ entertainments,
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and the regality of his protection of her, for defending her against all danger, and for defiance against all enemies.
and the regality of his protection of her, for defending her against all danger, and for defiance against all enemies.
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The Church having now tasted of Christs sweetness, her desire are very suitable to his entertainments.
The Church having now tasted of Christ sweetness, her desire Are very suitable to his entertainments.
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She had ver. 3 compared Christ to an Apple-tree, and ver. 4. compared his Ordinances to an House of Wine:
She had for. 3 compared christ to an Apple tree, and for. 4. compared his Ordinances to an House of Wine:
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therefore she cries out in the words of my Text, Stay me with Flaggons, comfort me with Apples, for I am sick of Love.
Therefore she cries out in the words of my Text, Stay me with Flaggons, Comfort me with Apples, for I am sick of Love.
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In which words you have. 1. The Churches importunate desire and longing for a more comfortable refreshment of Christs presence, Stay me with Flaggons, comfort me with Apples.
In which words you have. 1. The Churches importunate desire and longing for a more comfortable refreshment of Christ presence, Stay me with Flaggons, Comfort me with Apples.
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2. The Reason of this her longing desire. For I am sick of loue.
2. The Reason of this her longing desire. For I am sick of love.
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The Church is sensible of her want of communion with Christ, therefore she is so desirous after him.
The Church is sensible of her want of communion with christ, Therefore she is so desirous After him.
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CHAP. II. HEnce I note in the first place.
CHAP. II HEnce I note in the First place.
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That the more a Christian is sensible of the want of Christ, the more vehemently will he desire after him, and after communion with him.
That the more a Christian is sensible of the want of christ, the more vehemently will he desire After him, and After communion with him.
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A soul that feels the want of Christs seeth him to be altogether lovely, and as he is the only object of love, he is also the only object of desires:
A soul that feels the want of Christ sees him to be altogether lovely, and as he is the only Object of love, he is also the only Object of Desires:
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He is the Spring head of all perfections, and as they are without mixture of default,
He is the Spring head of all perfections, and as they Are without mixture of default,
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so there is nothing in him which is not perfectly desirable.
so there is nothing in him which is not perfectly desirable.
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Christs abundance, and mans indigence, are the first lincks of alliance which we contract with him;
Christ abundance, and men indigence, Are the First links of alliance which we contract with him;
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he is All, and we are nothing, less then nothing; he is a depth of mercy, and we a depth of misery.
he is All, and we Are nothing, less then nothing; he is a depth of mercy, and we a depth of misery.
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The sense of his infinite perfections, and of our numberless imperfections, should make us the more desirous after him;
The sense of his infinite perfections, and of our numberless imperfections, should make us the more desirous After him;
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he is all desirable, and we should be all desire.
he is all desirable, and we should be all desire.
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Before Christ was known by the name of the worlds Saviour, he was known by that of the desired of all people.
Before christ was known by the name of the world's Saviour, he was known by that of the desired of all people.
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The desire of all Nations shall come, Hag. 2.7. His Prophets honoured him with this title before he was born:The desire of all nations shall come, Hag. 2.7. His prophets honoured him with this title before he was born:
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and he might more truly (then Daniel ) be called Vir desideriorum, a Man of desires.
and he might more truly (then daniel) be called Vir desideriorum, a Man of Desires.
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Every soul that desireth after any thing, is indigent;
Every soul that Desires After any thing, is indigent;
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the soul that desireth, foregoes her self to seek out in another what she finds missing in her self.
the soul that Desires, foregoes her self to seek out in Another what she finds missing in her self.
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Tertullian hath well expressed the nature of this passion, when he saith, it is the glory of the thing desired,Tertullian hath well expressed the nature of this passion, when he Says, it is the glory of the thing desired,
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and the shame of him that doth desire:
and the shame of him that does desire:
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for a thing must be lovely to kindle our desires, it must have charms which may draw us,
for a thing must be lovely to kindle our Desires, it must have charms which may draw us,
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and perfections which may stay us, but for certain likewise, the Will that doth desire must be indigent,
and perfections which may stay us, but for certain likewise, the Will that does desire must be indigent,
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and must stand in need of somewhat which makes it seek out a remedy.
and must stand in need of somewhat which makes it seek out a remedy.
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The heart of a Christian hath as it were, an infinite capacity, which can only be filled with him who is summum bonum, the chiefest Good;
The heart of a Christian hath as it were, an infinite capacity, which can only be filled with him who is summum bonum, the chiefest Good;
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it is alwayes empty till it get possession of Christ, all other good things do make it but the more hungry,
it is always empty till it get possession of christ, all other good things do make it but the more hungry,
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and not being able to satisfie it, they irritate the desires thereof, but do not appease them:
and not being able to satisfy it, they irritate the Desires thereof, but do not appease them:
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hence it is, as the Philosopher speaks, we cannot limit our desires, but the accomplishment of one begets another,
hence it is, as the Philosopher speaks, we cannot limit our Desires, but the accomplishment of one begets Another,
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and we run from one object to another, to find him out of whom the rest are all but shadows.
and we run from one Object to Another, to find him out of whom the rest Are all but shadows.
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CHAP. III. THis shews us the reason why most people do not exercise their thoughts upon Christ,
CHAP. III. THis shows us the reason why most people do not exercise their thoughts upon christ,
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and stretch forth their desires after him, it is because they do not see their need of him for where there is no feeling sense of the want of Christ, there are no earnest desires after him;
and stretch forth their Desires After him, it is Because they do not see their need of him for where there is no feeling sense of the want of christ, there Are no earnest Desires After him;
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a man not feelingly sensible of his misery, will not desire after mercy.
a man not feelingly sensible of his misery, will not desire After mercy.
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He that is not feelingly sensible of his condemned condition, will not earnestly desire after a pardon.
He that is not feelingly sensible of his condemned condition, will not earnestly desire After a pardon.
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If any man want wisdom, let him ask it of God, saith St. James, it is not a particle of doubting whether any man did want wisdome (for who doth not?) but it implies such as want wisdome, and know they want it; If any man want Wisdom, let him ask it of God, Says Saint James, it is not a particle of doubting whither any man did want Wisdom (for who does not?) but it Implies such as want Wisdom, and know they want it;
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let such a one ask it of God.
let such a one ask it of God.
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It is very observable that when the sick, the blind and the lame were brought to Christ to be cured of their maladies, he would ask this or the like questions of them, Wilt thou be made whole? John 5.6. So to the blind man;
It is very observable that when the sick, the blind and the lame were brought to christ to be cured of their maladies, he would ask this or the like questions of them, Wilt thou be made Whole? John 5.6. So to the blind man;
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What wilt thou that I do unto thee? Did not Christ see the one man sick,What wilt thou that I do unto thee? Did not christ see the one man sick,
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and the other blind, and know well what they wanted? To what end then served such questions? doubtless it was to affect them with the feeling knowledge of their own wants:
and the other blind, and know well what they wanted? To what end then served such questions? doubtless it was to affect them with the feeling knowledge of their own Wants:
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for it is sense of wants that puts men upon desires of supply.
for it is sense of Wants that puts men upon Desires of supply.
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There is a great necessity of our getting a sensible knowledge of the want of Christ.
There is a great necessity of our getting a sensible knowledge of the want of christ.
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1. This will make every thing in Christ sweet to us:
1. This will make every thing in christ sweet to us:
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A full stomach loathes the honey-comb, but to him that is hungry, every bitter thing is sweet: Hunger is the best sawce;
A full stomach Loathes the honeycomb, but to him that is hungry, every bitter thing is sweet: Hunger is the best sauce;
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it makes every thing to relish the palate well;
it makes every thing to relish the palate well;
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the heart that is full, loathes Christ, who is sweeter then honey, and the honey-comb it loathes his righteousness, loathes his graces, much more will it loath the Cross of Christ, the reproaches of Christ:
the heart that is full, Loathes christ, who is Sweeten then honey, and the honeycomb it Loathes his righteousness, Loathes his graces, much more will it loath the Cross of christ, the Reproaches of christ:
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But oh how sweet is Christ to him that is pincht with the want of him, and hungers after him!
But o how sweet is christ to him that is pinched with the want of him, and hunger's After him!
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the reproach of Christ is sweet, the Cross of Christ is sweet, the afflict one of Christ are sweet;
the reproach of christ is sweet, the Cross of christ is sweet, the afflict one of christ Are sweet;
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how sweet were the crumbs that fell from Christs table to the Woman of Canaan? The least hint of salvation, the smallest drop of mercy, a cast of an eye from Christ, any good news or glad tidings from Christ, abundantly refresheth the soul of a Christian in his spiritual wants.
how sweet were the crumbs that fell from Christ table to the Woman of Canaan? The least hint of salvation, the Smallest drop of mercy, a cast of an eye from christ, any good news or glad tidings from christ, abundantly refresheth the soul of a Christian in his spiritual Wants.
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Our Saviour took care that the fragments of his broken loavs and fishes should be gathered up;
Our Saviour took care that the fragments of his broken loavs and Fish should be gathered up;
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and he will have the least of his mercies to be prized, and none will prize them,
and he will have the least of his Mercies to be prized, and none will prize them,
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but those who are feelingly pinched with the want of them.
but those who Are feelingly pinched with the want of them.
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2. A feeling sense of the want of Christ, will put us upon importunate desires after him;
2. A feeling sense of the want of christ, will put us upon importunate Desires After him;
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Rachels shame of barrenness made her cry out. Give me children, or I die. Solomon saith, The poor useth many Entreaties. Rachels shame of Barrenness made her cry out. Give me children, or I die. Solomon Says, The poor uses many Entreaties.
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Slight a beggar, yet he will importune you: Beggars are homines importunissimi, the most importunate men in the World;
Slight a beggar, yet he will importune you: Beggars Are homines importunissimi, the most importunate men in the World;
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speak roughly to a beggar, threaten him with a cudgell, yet he will use Entreaties; Oh Sir, have pity on me, I and mine are ready to starve.
speak roughly to a beggar, threaten him with a cudgel, yet he will use Entreaties; O Sir, have pity on me, I and mine Are ready to starve.
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Thus a man that is pinched with a feeling knowledge of the want of Christ, he will lie at the door of Christ begging for mercy Lord I am ready to perish for thirst, O thou who art the fountain of life, refresh me with some living water;
Thus a man that is pinched with a feeling knowledge of the want of christ, he will lie At the door of christ begging for mercy Lord I am ready to perish for thirst, Oh thou who art the fountain of life, refresh me with Some living water;
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I am ready to perish with hunger, feed me with the bread of life.
I am ready to perish with hunger, feed me with the bred of life.
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By our sense of the want of Christ we see all that we have, and all that we can do, is from the fulness of Christ, Of his fulness we all receive, even grace for grace:
By our sense of the want of christ we see all that we have, and all that we can do, is from the fullness of christ, Of his fullness we all receive, even grace for grace:
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of his fulness of love, we receive love: of his fulness of humility, we receive humility:
of his fullness of love, we receive love: of his fullness of humility, we receive humility:
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of his fulness of life, we receive life. It is Christs fulness of oyle that keeps our lamps continually burning.
of his fullness of life, we receive life. It is Christ fullness of oil that keeps our lamps continually burning.
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The sense of our want of Christ, keeps the heart alwayes in an humble frame, that it doth not pride it self in gifts or graces;
The sense of our want of christ, keeps the heart always in an humble frame, that it does not pride it self in Gifts or graces;
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the Soul saith, what have I that I have not received from Christ? This will alwayes make us acknowledge our continued dependance upon him.
the Soul Says, what have I that I have not received from christ? This will always make us acknowledge our continued dependence upon him.
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3. Where men are ignorant of Christ, there is no desire after him. The whole look not after the Physitian, but the sick:
3. Where men Are ignorant of christ, there is no desire After him. The Whole look not After the physician, but the sick:
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They that conceive themselves sound and well, will neglect the best Physitian in the world:
They that conceive themselves found and well, will neglect the best physician in the world:
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but how welcome is a skilful Physitian to one dangerously sick, and at the point of death:
but how welcome is a skilful physician to one dangerously sick, and At the point of death:
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if he hear but of such a ones name, he cries out, Oh send for him, run for him, let him come to me with all speed,
if he hear but of such a ones name, he cries out, O send for him, run for him, let him come to me with all speed,
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or else I am a dead man.
or Else I am a dead man.
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Let a Physitian put up his Bills of admirable cures on every post, relating what great cures he hath done upon such and such persons, he hath healed those that were helpless and hopeless, &c. Those that are well, will read over the Note,
Let a physician put up his Bills of admirable cures on every post, relating what great cures he hath done upon such and such Persons, he hath healed those that were helpless and hopeless, etc. Those that Are well, will read over the Note,
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and the cures, but will not seek to the Physitian.
and the cures, but will not seek to the physician.
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Jesus Christ (the great Physitian of souls) sets up his bills of miraculous cures, sheweth what great cures he hath done;
jesus christ (the great physician of Souls) sets up his bills of miraculous cures, shows what great cures he hath done;
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he hath cured the blind and the lame; he hath cast out Devils, healed sinners of all their diseases;
he hath cured the blind and the lame; he hath cast out Devils, healed Sinners of all their diseases;
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he hath healed Manasses of his Witchcraft and Sorcery, Murder and Idolatry: he hath healed Paul of his Blasphemy and Persecution:
he hath healed Manasses of his Witchcraft and Sorcery, Murder and Idolatry: he hath healed Paul of his Blasphemy and Persecution:
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healed Mary Magdalen, that was possessed of seven Devils:
healed Marry Magdalen, that was possessed of seven Devils:
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Yea, he makes proclamation to all, that there is no Saviour besides him, there is no such Physitian in heaven and earth that can do such cures as himself.
Yea, he makes proclamation to all, that there is no Saviour beside him, there is no such physician in heaven and earth that can do such cures as himself.
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I, even I, am he that healeth all your diseases:
I, even I, am he that heals all your diseases:
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I give Manna to the hungry, living water to the thirsty, halm to the wounded, case and refreshment to the burdened:
I give Manna to the hungry, living water to the thirsty, halm to the wounded, case and refreshment to the burdened:
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Men hear of these things, and read of these miraculous cures of mercy, but will not seek to him for the cure of their spiritual maladies.
Men hear of these things, and read of these miraculous cures of mercy, but will not seek to him for the cure of their spiritual maladies.
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Ʋse 2. Labour then to see a present need of Christ, then will ye be willing to take Christ upon any terms:Ʋse 2. Labour then to see a present need of christ, then will you be willing to take christ upon any terms:
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when guilt of sin and fears of wrath, pursue a man at the heels, when he is upon the top of the ladder,
when guilt of since and fears of wrath, pursue a man At the heels, when he is upon the top of the ladder,
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and in his own apprehension, ready to be cast over into the pit of destruction,
and in his own apprehension, ready to be cast over into the pit of destruction,
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then he will let all fly, then he will let his dearest lusts, his credit, his estate fly, that he might be able to say, I am Christs, and Christ is mine.
then he will let all fly, then he will let his dearest Lustiest, his credit, his estate fly, that he might be able to say, I am Christ, and christ is mine.
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Then let Satan, let the world, or his corrupt heart disswade him and use their most prevalent arguments to keep him from Christ, he will answer all,
Then let Satan, let the world, or his corrupt heart dissuade him and use their most prevalent Arguments to keep him from christ, he will answer all,
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as Caesar did his Mariners in a storm, disswading him from venturing on the Waters, Oportet navigare, non vivere, I must set sail, though I die:
as Caesar did his Mariners in a storm, dissuading him from venturing on the Waters, Oportet navigare, non vivere, I must Set sail, though I die:
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there is more necessity of my sailing, then of my living:
there is more necessity of my sailing, then of my living:
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So a man fully possessed of his absolute need of Christ, cries out, Christ is the unum necessarium, the one thing necessary:
So a man Fully possessed of his absolute need of christ, cries out, christ is the Unum Necessary, the one thing necessary:
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tell me not of reproaches, of crosses, of persecutions, of forsaking all, I must have Christ,
tell me not of Reproaches, of Crosses, of persecutions, of forsaking all, I must have christ,
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or I am undone for ever;
or I am undone for ever;
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there is no necessity of shunning these evils, of keeping my lusts, I must have Christ, or I perish eternally.
there is no necessity of shunning these evils, of keeping my Lustiest, I must have christ, or I perish eternally.
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CHAP. IV. STay me with Flaggons, &c. ] Mark what the Spouse saith, here before my Text;
CHAP. IV. STay me with Flaggons, etc. ] Mark what the Spouse Says, Here before my Text;
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he brought me into his banquetting house or Wine-cellar, and then She cryes out, Stay me with Flaggons, &c. Hence I note,
he brought me into his banqueting house or Wine-cellar, and then She cries out, Stay me with Flaggons, etc. Hence I note,
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That the more we enjoy Christ, and are sensible of the worth of Christ, the more we shall desire after him;
That the more we enjoy christ, and Are sensible of the worth of christ, the more we shall desire After him;
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none are so eager after Christ, as those that have had most communion with him:
none Are so eager After christ, as those that have had most communion with him:
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Where there is no knowledge of the worth of Christ, there is no desire after him:
Where there is no knowledge of the worth of christ, there is no desire After him:
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Swine trample upon pearl, because they know not the worth of pearl: Gadarens preferred their Swine above Christ, because they valued them above him.
Swine trample upon pearl, Because they know not the worth of pearl: Gadarenes preferred their Swine above christ, Because they valued them above him.
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Carnal hearts see no worth and excellency in the Ordinances of Christ, they see no worth in the priviledges of Christ, they see no worth in the wayes of Christ, no glory in grace, no glory in an holy profession, no worth in his people.
Carnal hearts see no worth and excellency in the Ordinances of christ, they see no worth in the privileges of christ, they see no worth in the ways of christ, no glory in grace, no glory in an holy profession, no worth in his people.
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All that is spiritual, is above the ken of a carnal eye, his grace is spiritual, his comforts are spiritual, his priviledges spiritual. All that is spiritual, is above the ken of a carnal eye, his grace is spiritual, his comforts Are spiritual, his privileges spiritual.
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Carnal hearts judge nothing excellent, but what is pompous.
Carnal hearts judge nothing excellent, but what is pompous.
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What the world counts excellent, Christ calls for a forsaking of, and what the world counts dishonourable, Christ calls for the taking it up.
What the world counts excellent, christ calls for a forsaking of, and what the world counts dishonourable, christ calls for the taking it up.
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Therefore one of the Fathers said, that the Apostles foregoing nothing, had yet foregone very much,
Therefore one of the Father's said, that the Apostles foregoing nothing, had yet foregone very much,
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since they had foregone their own desires;
since they had foregone their own Desires;
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and that, dispoiling themselves of a passion, which in their greatest poverty gave them a right to all riches, they might boast to have forsaken all things for Jesus Christ, Matth. 19. This shews a great difference between earthly and heavenly things:
and that, despoiling themselves of a passion, which in their greatest poverty gave them a right to all riches, they might boast to have forsaken all things for jesus christ, Matthew 19. This shows a great difference between earthly and heavenly things:
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Earthly things are alwayes desired, when we want them, desire ceaseth when we have them: A man that wants bread and drink, and any necessaries, oh how he loveth it,
Earthly things Are always desired, when we want them, desire ceases when we have them: A man that Wants bred and drink, and any necessaries, o how he loves it,
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when he wants it, and what strength of desire doth he put forth after it;
when he Wants it, and what strength of desire does he put forth After it;
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but when he hath it, and hath taken his fill of it (as the Israelites did Manna) he soon loaths it:
but when he hath it, and hath taken his fill of it (as the Israelites did Manna) he soon Loathes it:
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All vain fashions, all sensual delights and pleasures, with which the hearts of the children of men are so much taken up,
All vain fashions, all sensual delights and pleasures, with which the hearts of the children of men Are so much taken up,
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after men have a while taken their fill of them, they soon grow weary of them, they soon grow sick of them,
After men have a while taken their fill of them, they soon grow weary of them, they soon grow sick of them,
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though before they were sick for them; But it is otherwise with heavenly things; we love them most, when we do enjoy them;
though before they were sick for them; But it is otherwise with heavenly things; we love them most, when we do enjoy them;
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and do most desire them, when we have most of them.
and do most desire them, when we have most of them.
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Christ is so sweet, that a Christian never thinks he wants him till he doth enjoy him:
christ is so sweet, that a Christian never thinks he Wants him till he does enjoy him:
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he is so far from thinking he hath too much, that he never thinks he hath enough of Christ the more he hath, the more he doth desire.
he is so Far from thinking he hath too much, that he never thinks he hath enough of christ the more he hath, the more he does desire.
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As for outward things, as to the desire of them, we are often like that Prince, who repented his having wished for riches,
As for outward things, as to the desire of them, we Are often like that Prince, who repented his having wished for riches,
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and was afflicted for having obtained them;
and was afflicted for having obtained them;
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his desire became his punishment, he abhorred that which he desired, and finding himself poor in the midst of plenty, he prayed to be delivered from an evil which he himself had procured.
his desire became his punishment, he abhorred that which he desired, and finding himself poor in the midst of plenty, he prayed to be Delivered from an evil which he himself had procured.
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Absence of outward good things puts a valuation upon them, and their presence makes us to despise them;
Absence of outward good things puts a valuation upon them, and their presence makes us to despise them;
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they appear (as one saith) great to our imagination, when they are far off,
they appear (as one Says) great to our imagination, when they Are Far off,
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but when they draw nearer, they lose their false greatness;
but when they draw nearer, they loose their false greatness;
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all their advantages vanish away as shadows before the Sun, and we turn our valuation into disesteem, our love into hatred, and our desires into detestation.
all their advantages vanish away as shadows before the Sun, and we turn our valuation into disesteem, our love into hatred, and our Desires into detestation.
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Blessed are they that still hunger and thirst after Christ and his righteousness, they shall be satisfied, Matth. 5.6. Angels and glorified Saints, though they are full of Christ and of God, yet they desire more of him.
Blessed Are they that still hunger and thirst After christ and his righteousness, they shall be satisfied, Matthew 5.6. Angels and glorified Saints, though they Are full of christ and of God, yet they desire more of him.
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CHAP. V. I Observe further, that the Spouse is sick of love for Christ, and even fainteth for him in the house Wine: Whence we may learn.
CHAP. V. I Observe further, that the Spouse is sick of love for christ, and even fainteth for him in the house Wine: Whence we may Learn.
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That at the time of special communion with Christ in his Ordinances, our desires should be the more enlarged after him.
That At the time of special communion with christ in his Ordinances, our Desires should be the more enlarged After him.
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Our desires in time of holy duty should be as wings to raise us up to God,
Our Desires in time of holy duty should be as wings to raise us up to God,
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and as chains to fasten us to him;
and as chains to fasten us to him;
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God hath endowed us with holy desires, only to come by the good which we have not,
God hath endowed us with holy Desires, only to come by the good which we have not,
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and which is most necessary for us;
and which is most necessary for us;
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they are helps in our necessity, they are (as one observeth) the hands of our will:
they Are helps in our necessity, they Are (as one observeth) the hands of our will:
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and as those parts of the body do labour for all the rest, so our desires after Christ do take pains for all the affections of the soul,
and as those parts of the body do labour for all the rest, so our Desires After christ do take pains for all the affections of the soul,
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and do by their diligence the more oblige our love to Christ: our minds should alwayes be holy, but more especially in the time of Gods Worship,
and do by their diligence the more oblige our love to christ: our minds should always be holy, but more especially in the time of God's Worship,
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for then we come to meet with God;
for then we come to meet with God;
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then should we list up our hearts to God, and mount up to heaven upon the wings of faith, and an holy affection.
then should we list up our hearts to God, and mount up to heaven upon the wings of faith, and an holy affection.
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This may give a check to those that come to the Ordinances of Christ, but do not desire after communion with Christ in his Ordinances;
This may give a check to those that come to the Ordinances of christ, but do not desire After communion with christ in his Ordinances;
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their hearts and thoughts run out after other things. All men desire happiness, and salvation by Christ, who is the object of eternal happiness,
their hearts and thoughts run out After other things. All men desire happiness, and salvation by christ, who is the Object of Eternal happiness,
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but he is below their thoughts, their desires, their endeavours.
but he is below their thoughts, their Desires, their endeavours.
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Their lusts, their pleasures, these earthly and sensual contentments, do swallow up their desires, even then,
Their Lustiest, their pleasures, these earthly and sensual contentment's, do swallow up their Desires, even then,
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when they draw neer to God in his Ordinances. God complains of such: My people have committed two evils;
when they draw near to God in his Ordinances. God complains of such: My people have committed two evils;
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They have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, a running, streaming, and inexhaustible fountain (a million of creatures cannot draw it dry) yet I am forsaken, I am undesired; I am a forsaken fountain: They have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, a running, streaming, and inexhaustible fountain (a million of creatures cannot draw it dry) yet I am forsaken, I am undesired; I am a forsaken fountain:
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They chuse broken cisterns, that is, creatures which are cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water, hold no joy, no comfort, no life;They choose broken cisterns, that is, creatures which Are cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water, hold no joy, no Comfort, no life;
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these things are desired, and all run with their pitchers to these broken cisterns. They have committed two Evils, saith the Lord, two great evils:
these things Are desired, and all run with their pitchers to these broken cisterns. They have committed two Evils, Says the Lord, two great evils:
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it is but one action, yet two great evils, an aversion from God, and an inordinate conversion to the creature:
it is but one actium, yet two great evils, an aversion from God, and an inordinate conversion to the creature:
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a rejection of an immutable God, and a choice of a mutable creature.
a rejection of an immutable God, and a choice of a mutable creature.
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When we come to the Ordinances of Christ, the Lord Jesus bespeaks us, as David did Saul, 1 Sam. 24.15.
When we come to the Ordinances of christ, the Lord jesus bespeaks us, as David did Saul, 1 Sam. 24.15.
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After whom is the King of Israel come out? after whom dost thou pursue? after a dead dog, After whom is the King of Israel come out? After whom dost thou pursue? After a dead dog,
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after a flea? So Christ saith, you are now come into my presence, and pretend to draw neer to me in a more solemn manner then ordinary:After a flay? So christ Says, you Are now come into my presence, and pretend to draw near to me in a more solemn manner then ordinary:
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After whom do your desires run out? after these dead things, these dead dogs, these fleas,
After whom do your Desires run out? After these dead things, these dead Dogs, these fleas,
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& not after me a living God? What answer will ye make to Christ when he shall put this question to you? What evil didst thou find in me, that thou desiredst me not? How often have I gone about to melt thee with my love,
& not After me a living God? What answer will you make to christ when he shall put this question to you? What evil didst thou find in me, that thou desiredst me not? How often have I gone about to melt thee with my love,
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and did but look for thy desires of me, and could not so much as obtain one desire from thee? What will the sad consequence hereof be,
and did but look for thy Desires of me, and could not so much as obtain one desire from thee? What will the sad consequence hereof be,
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but this? Christ will say to such; you have often drawn neer to me in my Ordinances, but me you affect not:
but this? christ will say to such; you have often drawn near to me in my Ordinances, but me you affect not:
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the Devil, your own sins, and the curse of God have oppressed you.
the devil, your own Sins, and the curse of God have oppressed you.
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I came to fave you, and have given you the means of grace, and made a tender of my willingness to save you in the Gospel:
I Come to fave you, and have given you the means of grace, and made a tender of my willingness to save you in the Gospel:
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I came to save you out of the hands of your enemies, but you have forsaken me the fountain of life and blessedness:
I Come to save you out of the hands of your enemies, but you have forsaken me the fountain of life and blessedness:
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And therefore now what have you to do to take my Word within your mouths, to draw neer to me,
And Therefore now what have you to do to take my Word within your mouths, to draw near to me,
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when your hearts are far from me? Do not such perish justly, who desire not to be saved? Is any pity to be shewn to such that come to Gods Ordinances,
when your hearts Are Far from me? Do not such perish justly, who desire not to be saved? Is any pity to be shown to such that come to God's Ordinances,
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and may have Manna, and will not? If they will but desire after after it, they may have it:
and may have Manna, and will not? If they will but desire After After it, they may have it:
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If such be starved to death, who will pitty them? They might have Living-waters, if they would ask after them; but they will not:
If such be starved to death, who will pity them? They might have Living waters, if they would ask After them; but they will not:
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Do not such persons justly perish in their sins? This then may justly check us for the deadness of our desires and affections,
Do not such Persons justly perish in their Sins? This then may justly check us for the deadness of our Desires and affections,
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when we come to converse with Christ in his Ordidances.
when we come to converse with christ in his Ordinances.
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Oh did we delight our selves in holy exercises and holy Ordinances, how would they raise our hearts, our desires and affections toward them? This is one end why God hath ordained Ordinances,
O did we delight our selves in holy exercises and holy Ordinances, how would they raise our hearts, our Desires and affections towards them? This is one end why God hath ordained Ordinances,
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namely to be as so many steps by which our affections may climb up to heaven;
namely to be as so many steps by which our affections may climb up to heaven;
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hereby our hearts may have a strong intercourse with God, though our persons be yet so far asunder.
hereby our hearts may have a strong intercourse with God, though our Persons be yet so Far asunder.
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Therefore whensoever thou drawest neer to God in any publick or secret duty, let it be in hope to get neerer to God ere thou dost desist:
Therefore whensoever thou drawest near to God in any public or secret duty, let it be in hope to get nearer to God ere thou dost desist:
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and when you go to read and hear the Word, let it be with this desire and prayer, that thou maist there meet with something that may raise thy affections neerer to God,
and when you go to read and hear the Word, let it be with this desire and prayer, that thou Mayest there meet with something that may raise thy affections nearer to God,
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and give thee a fuller taste of his love in Christ.
and give thee a fuller taste of his love in christ.
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CHAP. VI. STay me ] The Word in the Original is in the plural number; She speaks to her friends and companions:
CHAP. VI. STay me ] The Word in the Original is in the plural number; She speaks to her Friends and Sodales:
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the faithful Ministers of Christ, and other experienced Christians;
the faithful Ministers of christ, and other experienced Christians;
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Stay me with some comfortable Doctrines and promises, and with them comfort and refresh my languishing spirit:
Stay me with Some comfortable Doctrines and promises, and with them Comfort and refresh my languishing Spirit:
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the address is not directly to Christ himself: Hence I note,
the address is not directly to christ himself: Hence I note,
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That the comforts of Christ to fainting Christians are often conveyed by the Ministery of man;
That the comforts of christ to fainting Christians Are often conveyed by the Ministry of man;
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he sends forth his Messengers, to whom he gives the tongue of the Learned, that know how to speak a word in season to a wearied soul.
he sends forth his Messengers, to whom he gives the tongue of the Learned, that know how to speak a word in season to a wearied soul.
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This is one end why God hath set up the Ministery, viz. that they may comfort those that are in spiritual distress:
This is one end why God hath Set up the Ministry, viz. that they may Comfort those that Are in spiritual distress:
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Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith the Lord, Isaiah 40.1. God will have his people to go to Ministers for comfort, that are men like themselves;Comfort you, Comfort you my people, Says the Lord, Isaiah 40.1. God will have his people to go to Ministers for Comfort, that Are men like themselves;
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and this is one reason why many people go heavy and sad all their dayes,
and this is one reason why many people go heavy and sad all their days,
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because out of the pride and stoutness of their Stomach, they neglect and scorn to go to others for comfort;
Because out of the pride and stoutness of their Stomach, they neglect and scorn to go to Others for Comfort;
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they hide their wounds and bleed inwardly, because they are unwilling to lay open their sores to faithful and learned Ministers, and experienced Christians:
they hide their wounds and bleed inwardly, Because they Are unwilling to lay open their sores to faithful and learned Ministers, and experienced Christians:
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though the Lord he the God of all comfort, yet for the most part, he conveyes it to us by the Ministery of man. True it is!
though the Lord he the God of all Comfort, yet for the most part, he conveys it to us by the Ministry of man. True it is!
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God sometimes doth immediately comfort them that are cast down: he can comfort without means, but he doth not:
God sometime does immediately Comfort them that Are cast down: he can Comfort without means, but he does not:
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but when means are wanting, when we are debar'd of comforts, then he comforts us in an immediate way;
but when means Are wanting, when we Are debarred of comforts, then he comforts us in an immediate Way;
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but when means is to be had, when we may have the benefit of the Ministery of the Word,
but when means is to be had, when we may have the benefit of the Ministry of the Word,
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and of the Communion of Saints, then God conveyeth comfort by means: God will not comfort those immediately, that neglect and despise the ordinary means of comfort:
and of the Communion of Saints, then God conveyeth Comfort by means: God will not Comfort those immediately, that neglect and despise the ordinary means of Comfort:
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hereby God endeareth the affections of people to Ministers, and of one Christian to another,
hereby God endeareth the affections of people to Ministers, and of one Christian to Another,
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when others can apply comfort to them from their particular case and experience in the like kind:
when Others can apply Comfort to them from their particular case and experience in the like kind:
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how welcome are the words, and how sweet is the presence of a faithfull Minister and experienced Christian to them?
how welcome Are the words, and how sweet is the presence of a faithful Minister and experienced Christian to them?
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Let Ministers and Christians make it their business to comfort fainting souls.
Let Ministers and Christians make it their business to Comfort fainting Souls.
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It is the office of Ministers to strengthen the diseased sheep of Christ, to heal that which is sick, to bind up that which is broken, &c. Ezek. 34, 4. It is to be presumed, that God that hath called them to this work, hath fitted them for it:
It is the office of Ministers to strengthen the diseased sheep of christ, to heal that which is sick, to bind up that which is broken, etc. Ezekiel 34, 4. It is to be presumed, that God that hath called them to this work, hath fitted them for it:
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Ministers are better Read then private men for the most part are; Ministers Are better Read then private men for the most part Are;
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their Calling leads them to be continually searching the Scriptures, and acquainting themselves with the methods of Satan,
their Calling leads them to be continually searching the Scriptures, and acquainting themselves with the methods of Satan,
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and the means how to resist him, and other holy matters which may enable them to be good Soul-Physicians.
and the means how to resist him, and other holy matters which may enable them to be good Soul-Physicians.
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Therefore let Ministers exercise themselves in cases of conscience, that they may have experience in matters that concern the soul,
Therefore let Ministers exercise themselves in cases of conscience, that they may have experience in matters that concern the soul,
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and be able to apply seasonable comfort to a languishing soul.
and be able to apply seasonable Comfort to a languishing soul.
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— Every private Christian, if he hath the Spirit of God, he will in some measure be enabled to comfort others. Two Irons,
— Every private Christian, if he hath the Spirit of God, he will in Some measure be enabled to Comfort Others. Two Irons,
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if they be hot do close together immediately;
if they be hight do close together immediately;
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So, when two godly Christians do meet in love and fervency of affection, how do they heat and warm each other? He that speaks experimentally to another, he speaks so feelingly,
So, when two godly Christians do meet in love and fervency of affection, how do they heat and warm each other? He that speaks experimentally to Another, he speaks so feelingly,
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so spiritually, so powerfully, with so much evidence and demonstration, and with so much authority to his Brother, that it makes a deep impression upon him.
so spiritually, so powerfully, with so much evidence and demonstration, and with so much Authority to his Brother, that it makes a deep impression upon him.
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A faithful Minister, and an experimental Christian will go about the work with love, and tenderness of affection.
A faithful Minister, and an experimental Christian will go about the work with love, and tenderness of affection.
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They that know what brokenness of heart for sin is, will be ready to drop in oyle into a wounded Conscience,
They that know what brokenness of heart for since is, will be ready to drop in oil into a wounded Conscience,
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and to apply comfort to them from their own particular case. I was under the same tentations wherewith you are assaulted;
and to apply Comfort to them from their own particular case. I was under the same tentations wherewith you Are assaulted;
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and thus I resisted and overcame them, thus I was delivered from my doubts and fears, such a promise, such a Scripture satisfied me:
and thus I resisted and overcame them, thus I was Delivered from my doubts and fears, such a promise, such a Scripture satisfied me:
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this or that gave me ease, quickened and comforted me. It is a Spiritual, Divine, and Angelical work to be able to comfort distressed consciences:
this or that gave me ease, quickened and comforted me. It is a Spiritual, Divine, and Angelical work to be able to Comfort distressed Consciences:
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it is Gods own work, it is he that putteth joy into the heart, Psalm 4.7. He comforteth them that are cast down, he comforteth us in all our tribulation:
it is God's own work, it is he that putteth joy into the heart, Psalm 4.7. He comforts them that Are cast down, he comforts us in all our tribulation:
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he affects their hearts with some ravishing sense of his love and favour in Christ. Christ hath undertaken to comfort them that mourn;
he affects their hearts with Some ravishing sense of his love and favour in christ. christ hath undertaken to Comfort them that mourn;
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it is part of his office and work to which he is annointed, Isaiah 61.1, 2, 3. It is the work of the Holy Ghost to comfort, he is stiled the Comforter; it is his work to make them cry Abba Father, whom he brings into bondage to fear. Angels likewise do comfort:
it is part of his office and work to which he is anointed, Isaiah 61.1, 2, 3. It is the work of the Holy Ghost to Comfort, he is styled the Comforter; it is his work to make them cry Abba Father, whom he brings into bondage to Fear. Angels likewise do Comfort:
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when Christ was in an agony, an Angel came from heaven to comfort him.
when christ was in an agony, an Angel Come from heaven to Comfort him.
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2. Hence we may note that our Communion with Christ is furthered by our spiritual converse one with another;
2. Hence we may note that our Communion with christ is furthered by our spiritual converse one with Another;
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the imparting of spiritual gifts and comforts is a great establishment of a weak and fainting heart.
the imparting of spiritual Gifts and comforts is a great establishment of a weak and fainting heart.
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Rom. 1.11, 12. Yea it is an establishment of the strongest Christian.Rom. 1.11, 12. Yea it is an establishment of the Strongest Christian.
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I long to see you, saith Paul to the Romans, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, to the end that you may be established, that is, that I may be comforted together with you, by the mutual faith both of you and me. I long to see you, Says Paul to the Roman, that I may impart to you Some spiritual gift, to the end that you may be established, that is, that I may be comforted together with you, by the mutual faith both of you and me.
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The greatest Apostle may be established by the faith and experiences of the meanest Christian.
The greatest Apostle may be established by the faith and experiences of the Meanest Christian.
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God is a free Dispenser of his gifts, and hath variously distributed them, that we may be engaged to use his bounty to the good of others, we,
God is a free Dispenser of his Gifts, and hath variously distributed them, that we may be engaged to use his bounty to the good of Others, we,
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as good Stewards of the manifold graces of God, should Minister the same to the use and benefit of our brethren;
as good Stewards of the manifold graces of God, should Minister the same to the use and benefit of our brothers;
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we should impart to others the quicknings we have received under the Ordinances of God, our refreshings by the promises, our enlargements after prayer, or comforts after soul-abasements;
we should impart to Others the quickenings we have received under the Ordinances of God, our refreshings by the promises, our enlargements After prayer, or comforts After soul-abasements;
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by this means those that are 〈 ◊ 〉 and disconsolate, may be edified and comforted.
by this means those that Are 〈 ◊ 〉 and disconsolate, may be edified and comforted.
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CHAP. VII. IN the next place consider, that the Spouse here longs for Flaggons and Apples, that is, comforts and graces together:
CHAP. VII. IN the next place Consider, that the Spouse Here longs for Flaggons and Apples, that is, comforts and graces together:
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The Spouse being in the banquetting house, cryes out, Stay me with Flaggons ] that is, with Flaggons of Wine;
The Spouse being in the banqueting house, cries out, Stay me with Flaggons ] that is, with Flaggons of Wine;
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the Jews were wont to distribute at their Feasts and Banquets Wine by Flaggons to their guests.
the jews were wont to distribute At their Feasts and Banquets Wine by Flaggons to their guests.
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When David had brought the Ark of God into his own place, and had offered burnt offerings and peace offerings, When David had brought the Ark of God into his own place, and had offered burned offerings and peace offerings,
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and blessed the people, he dealt to every one a loaf of bread, a good piece of flesh, and a flaggon of Wine. 1 Chron. 16.3. this is the portion of the Cup sometime mentioned in the Old Testament, because they had a Cup or Flaggon for their refreshment.and blessed the people, he dealt to every one a loaf of bred, a good piece of Flesh, and a flagon of Wine. 1 Chronicles 16.3. this is the portion of the Cup sometime mentioned in the Old Testament, Because they had a Cup or Flagon for their refreshment.
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Comfort me with Apples. ] This is of the same meaning with the former words: Straw me a bed or boulster; so the LXX renders it:Comfort me with Apples. ] This is of the same meaning with the former words: Straw me a Bed or bolster; so the LXX renders it:
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the Hebrew word Raphad, signifies to spread abroad a bed or a boulster, as a Couch to lie on:
the Hebrew word Raphad, signifies to spread abroad a Bed or a bolster, as a Couch to lie on:
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and alludeth to another custome of the Jewes, who used at their Banquets Beds and Couches to stretch themselves upon:
and alludeth to Another custom of the Jews, who used At their Banquets Beds and Couches to stretch themselves upon:
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So the Church being in the house of Wine, calls for the Wine of heavenly refreshment,
So the Church being in the house of Wine, calls for the Wine of heavenly refreshment,
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and to be boulstered up with spiritual Apples, as one that is in a swooning or fainting fit.
and to be bolstered up with spiritual Apples, as one that is in a swooning or fainting fit.
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Fernelius tells us, that Apples are Cordials, and good to comfort the heart and brain, and to prevent swoonings; Fernelius tells us, that Apples Are Cordials, and good to Comfort the heart and brain, and to prevent swoonings;
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the Church in her languishing calls for spiritual Apples, for the comforts and graces of the Spirit, with those fruits whereof she had tasted,
the Church in her languishing calls for spiritual Apples, for the comforts and graces of the Spirit, with those fruits whereof she had tasted,
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when she sate down under the shadow of the Apple-tree, ver. 3. Therefore Junius reads the words here;
when she sat down under the shadow of the Apple tree, ver. 3. Therefore Junius reads the words Here;
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Comfort me with those Apples, as pointing to those sweet entertainments she had, as before mentioned. Hence note further.Comfort me with those Apples, as pointing to those sweet entertainments she had, as before mentioned. Hence note further.
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That the comforts of Christ, and the graces of Christ, do go together: and the desires of a Christian after the one without the other are not regular.
That the comforts of christ, and the graces of christ, do go together: and the Desires of a Christian After the one without the other Are not regular.
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Many would have Christs comforts, that care not for grace and holiness, and neglect to obey his commands;
Many would have Christ comforts, that care not for grace and holiness, and neglect to obey his commands;
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Let me tell thee O Christian, if thou wilt partake of Christs comforts, he will first make thee to feel the weight and burden of sin;
Let me tell thee Oh Christian, if thou wilt partake of Christ comforts, he will First make thee to feel the weight and burden of since;
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none do partake of Christs sweetness, but those that have tasted of sins bitterness;
none do partake of Christ sweetness, but those that have tasted of Sins bitterness;
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Christ will make thee holy, before he will refresh thee with the comforts of his holy Spirit:
christ will make thee holy, before he will refresh thee with the comforts of his holy Spirit:
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he will make thee feel some bitterness in sin, for all the pleasure thou hast taken in sin;
he will make thee feel Some bitterness in since, for all the pleasure thou hast taken in since;
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perhaps thy soul hath wallowed in sinful delights and pleasures for a long season, and now God in a way of justice will drench thy polluted soul in the bitter waters of fears and sorrows.
perhaps thy soul hath wallowed in sinful delights and pleasures for a long season, and now God in a Way of Justice will drench thy polluted soul in the bitter waters of fears and sorrows.
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God deals with those he intends truly to comfort, as Physitians deal with those that are in a Lethargy, they cast them into a burning Feaver, that by the burning heat of it, they may dry up and waste those benumming humours;
God deals with those he intends truly to Comfort, as Physicians deal with those that Are in a Lethargy, they cast them into a burning Fever, that by the burning heat of it, they may dry up and waste those benumbing humours;
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so the Lord deals with his people that are sick of a spiritual Lethargy, he casteth them into the fire of afflictions, that he may burn up the dross of their corruptions, that he may refine them like silver,
so the Lord deals with his people that Are sick of a spiritual Lethargy, he Cast them into the fire of afflictions, that he may burn up the dross of their corruptions, that he may refine them like silver,
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and purifie them like gold, and then he restores their souls, and leads them to the waters of comfort.
and purify them like gold, and then he restores their Souls, and leads them to the waters of Comfort.
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You that are in spiritual distress, do not ye expect comfort presently; God cometh in a seasonable time:
You that Are in spiritual distress, do not you expect Comfort presently; God comes in a seasonable time:
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it may be you made Christ wait a long while upon you for your conversion, for your longing and thirsting after him:
it may be you made christ wait a long while upon you for your conversion, for your longing and thirsting After him:
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he hath cryed from heaven to thee many a time, How long? how long? when shall it once be? How long will it be ere this hard heart of thine be broken? this proud heart of thine be humbled? how long ere thou wilt begin to enquire and seek after me.
he hath cried from heaven to thee many a time, How long? how long? when shall it once be? How long will it be ere this hard heart of thine be broken? this proud heart of thine be humbled? how long ere thou wilt begin to inquire and seek After me.
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O when wilt thou seek me? And it is just with God to make thee cry to him, how long Lord!
O when wilt thou seek me? And it is just with God to make thee cry to him, how long Lord!
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when wilt thou come in, and supp with me, and make thine abode with me,
when wilt thou come in, and supp with me, and make thine Abided with me,
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and manifest thy self unto me? When wilt thou give me to drink of the waters of life? May not the Lord say of thee,
and manifest thy self unto me? When wilt thou give me to drink of the waters of life? May not the Lord say of thee,
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as of the barren fig-tree? These three years came I seeking fruit, and found none:
as of the barren Fig tree? These three Years Come I seeking fruit, and found none:
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and may not God justly requite thee, and say, now for these many years thou shalt seek me, ere I will be sound of you:
and may not God justly requite thee, and say, now for these many Years thou shalt seek me, ere I will be found of you:
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I waited a long time for the fruits of thy repentance, and now thou shalt wait a while for the fruit of my mercy:
I waited a long time for the fruits of thy Repentance, and now thou shalt wait a while for the fruit of my mercy:
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Because thou hast rejected the Lord tendering himself to thee, therefore now he stands at a distance from thee:
Because thou hast rejected the Lord tendering himself to thee, Therefore now he Stands At a distance from thee:
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many proffers did he make to thee, but thou slightetst them; many calls thou hadst from him, and wouldst not hear them;
many proffers did he make to thee, but thou slightetst them; many calls thou Hadst from him, and Wouldst not hear them;
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many knocks hath he given at the door of thy heart, and begged for entrance, but thou keptst thy heart shut still against him.
many knocks hath he given At the door of thy heart, and begged for Entrance, but thou keptest thy heart shut still against him.
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Is it not equity that God should suffer thee to lie at the door of mercy a while knocking before he opens to thee? Shall the great God wait on thee,
Is it not equity that God should suffer thee to lie At the door of mercy a while knocking before he Opens to thee? Shall the great God wait on thee,
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and thou not wait upon him? Brethren!
and thou not wait upon him? Brothers!
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God will humble us for our delayes, as well as for our other sins, he will humble us for the neglect of his proffers,
God will humble us for our delays, as well as for our other Sins, he will humble us for the neglect of his proffers,
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for the refusal of his grace so long;
for the refusal of his grace so long;
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he will humble thee for thy Stubbornness, for thy pride, for thy contempt and forgetfulness of him,
he will humble thee for thy Stubbornness, for thy pride, for thy contempt and forgetfulness of him,
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and then he will comfort thee in his own time and way.
and then he will Comfort thee in his own time and Way.
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CHAP. VIII.
CHAP. VIII.
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IT is further to be noted, that the Spouse here cries out Stay me with Flaggons. ] Give me not a sip or a draught, but whole flaggons. Hence we may observe,
IT is further to be noted, that the Spouse Here cries out Stay me with Flaggons. ] Give me not a sip or a draught, but Whole flaggons. Hence we may observe,
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That a soul that thirsteth after Christ is contented with no small measures of Christ. Dives in Hell-torments calls but for a drop of water to cool his flaming tongue,
That a soul that Thirsteth After christ is contented with no small measures of christ. Dives in Hell torments calls but for a drop of water to cool his flaming tongue,
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and the Spouse in the banquetting house calls for Flaggons of wine:
and the Spouse in the banqueting house calls for Flaggons of wine:
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our requests are many times too modest in Spiritual things, and our prayers do come short of the Returns of them.
our requests Are many times too modest in Spiritual things, and our Prayers do come short of the Returns of them.
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Solomon only begs wisdome of God, and the Lord not only gives him what he asketh,Solomon only begs Wisdom of God, and the Lord not only gives him what he asks,
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but together with it gives him riches and honour and glory: He gives us more then we can ask or think, Ephes. 3.20. Try whether ye have these ardent desires after Christ, so as you cannot be content with a little of him.
but together with it gives him riches and honour and glory: He gives us more then we can ask or think, Ephesians 3.20. Try whither you have these Ardent Desires After christ, so as you cannot be content with a little of him.
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I shall shew you, who they are that go without these Apples and Flaggons, these living cordials,
I shall show you, who they Are that go without these Apples and Flaggons, these living cordials,
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and yet do desire after Christ. There are six kinds of successless desires after Christ. 1. Occasional desires of Christ:
and yet do desire After christ. There Are six Kinds of successless Desires After christ. 1. Occasional Desires of christ:
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Some have but fits or pangs of desires, occasioned by some pang of fear or terrour,
some have but fits or pangs of Desires, occasioned by Some pang of Fear or terror,
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as by some loss, cross, sickness, or fear of death:
as by Some loss, cross, sickness, or Fear of death:
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when the fire of Hell flasheth in a mans face, then he will have a flash of desires;
when the fire of Hell flasheth in a men face, then he will have a flash of Desires;
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when he is under the fear of death, then Oh that I had Christ, as Esau longed for pottage,
when he is under the Fear of death, then O that I had christ, as Esau longed for pottage,
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and then said of his birth-right, I am at the point to die, and what good will this Birth-right do me? Such longings will some men have after Christ;
and then said of his birthright, I am At the point to die, and what good will this Birthright do me? Such longings will Some men have After christ;
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I am at the point of death, what good will creaturecomforts do me. O give me of these living cordials;
I am At the point of death, what good will Creature comforts do me. O give me of these living cordials;
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Stay me with spiritual Flaggons, comfort me with these Apples.
Stay me with spiritual Flaggons, Comfort me with these Apples.
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When God raiseth up a Storm in the polluted consciences of sinners, this may put them into a fit of devotion,
When God Raiseth up a Storm in the polluted Consciences of Sinners, this may put them into a fit of devotion,
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as it did the Mariners in Jonah; but these desires usually vanish away with the occasion;
as it did the Mariners in Jonah; but these Desires usually vanish away with the occasion;
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but let the Sea be calmed, and the waves still, you shall see the prophane Mariner fall to his prophaness again.
but let the Sea be calmed, and the waves still, you shall see the profane Mariner fallen to his profaneness again.
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2. Disproportionable desires are successless desires;
2. Disproportionable Desires Are successless Desires;
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when Christ is not desired, in quantum est appetibilis, some part of Christ is desired only:
when christ is not desired, in quantum est appetibilis, Some part of christ is desired only:
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Christ justifying, but not Christ sanctifying;
christ justifying, but not christ sanctifying;
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Christ taking away the guilt of sin, but not Christ dividing and divorcing the lust from the soul;
christ taking away the guilt of since, but not christ dividing and divorcing the lust from the soul;
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they would have these flaggons to quench their thirst, to refresh them, when they are scorcht with the fears of hell,
they would have these flaggons to quench their thirst, to refresh them, when they Are scorched with the fears of hell,
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but care not to be washed in the waters of life and holiness; Men desire Christ to save them, but will not have him to reign over them;
but care not to be washed in the waters of life and holiness; Men desire christ to save them, but will not have him to Reign over them;
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like those seven women, Isa. 4.1. that shall take hold of one man, saying, We will eat our own bread; and wear our own apparrel;
like those seven women, Isaiah 4.1. that shall take hold of one man, saying, We will eat our own bred; and wear our own apparel;
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only let us be called by thy name, to take away our reproach: only let us be called by thy name, to take away our reproach:
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So these men will take hold of Christ, yet they say, We will take our own courses:
So these men will take hold of christ, yet they say, We will take our own courses:
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we will live as we list, only let us be called by thy Name: and take away our reproach from us:
we will live as we list, only let us be called by thy Name: and take away our reproach from us:
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Thus men do in their desires divide Christ. 3. Selfish or carnal desires of Christ are wi hout success:
Thus men do in their Desires divide christ. 3. Selfish or carnal Desires of christ Are with hout success:
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when men desire not Christ for Christs sake, but for some temporal or carnal advantage to themselves,
when men desire not christ for Christ sake, but for Some temporal or carnal advantage to themselves,
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as the Jews did follow Christ up and down by Sea and Land in City and desert.
as the jews did follow christ up and down by Sea and Land in city and desert.
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Multitudes would follow him, but their following him but felfish; Christ therefore upbraids them for it:
Multitudes would follow him, but their following him but felfish; christ Therefore upbraids them for it:
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You seek me for the loaves: so the Scribe Matth. 8. was very desirous to be one of Christs followers;You seek me for the loaves: so the Scribe Matthew 8. was very desirous to be one of Christ followers;
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Master, I will follow thee wheresoever thou goest: but he thought to get some great preferment by him;Master, I will follow thee wheresoever thou goest: but he Thought to get Some great preferment by him;
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but when Christ tells him that the Foxes have holes, and the Birds of the air have nests,
but when christ tells him that the Foxes have holes, and the Birds of the air have nests,
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but the son of man hath not whereon to lay his head: It is thought by all Interterpreters, that this forward man forsook Christ;but the son of man hath not whereon to lay his head: It is Thought by all Interterpreters, that this forward man forsook christ;
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he saw more danger of parting with his estate for Christ, and his outward comforts by following him,
he saw more danger of parting with his estate for christ, and his outward comforts by following him,
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then he had hopes of preferment by him, therefore he will be none of his followers. It was an old complaint;
then he had hope's of preferment by him, Therefore he will be none of his followers. It was an old complaint;
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Multi quaerunt Jesum, sed non propter Jesum, many seek after Jesus, but not for Jesus sake;Multi quaerunt Jesus, sed non propter Jesus, many seek After jesus, but not for jesus sake;
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if they can be gainers by him, they will have him, but are unwilling to be sufferers and losers for Jesus sake.
if they can be gainers by him, they will have him, but Are unwilling to be sufferers and losers for jesus sake.
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4 Mutable desires are successless desires; the desires of many men change as their estate and condition changeth;
4 Mutable Desires Are successless Desires; the Desires of many men change as their estate and condition changes;
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Ebbing desires after Christ, when prosperity is in the flow, and flowing desires when prosperity is in the ebb:
Ebbing Desires After christ, when Prosperity is in the flow, and flowing Desires when Prosperity is in the ebb:
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in a gloomy day of War Christ is desired, but not regarded in a time of peace, in a time of sickness then Christ is longed for,
in a gloomy day of War christ is desired, but not regarded in a time of peace, in a time of sickness then christ is longed for,
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then the sick man will pray, and the Minister must pray Christ into his heart, but let God renue his health, his desires die and languish in him:
then the sick man will pray, and the Minister must pray christ into his heart, but let God renew his health, his Desires die and languish in him:
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Moses and Aaron must go and seek the Lord for Pharaoh, when any plague was upon him and his land,Moses and Aaron must go and seek the Lord for Pharaoh, when any plague was upon him and his land,
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but let God take it away, then Moses must see his face no more; it is death so to do:
but let God take it away, then Moses must see his face no more; it is death so to do:
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When men are in Adversity, then none but Christ; but let their conditions be changed, there will be a change of their desires.
When men Are in Adversity, then none but christ; but let their conditions be changed, there will be a change of their Desires.
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4. Preposterous desires of Christ are successless desires;
4. Preposterous Desires of christ Are successless Desires;
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when Christ is not desired chiefly, and in the first place, First, These things, then the Kingdome of Heaven: first the World, then Christ.
when christ is not desired chiefly, and in the First place, First, These things, then the Kingdom of Heaven: First the World, then christ.
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All the things of the world are nothing in comparison of Christ: Why then do we set our eyes upon that which is not? Prov. 23.5. These things are not the true blessedness;
All the things of the world Are nothing in comparison of christ: Why then do we Set our eyes upon that which is not? Curae 23.5. These things Are not the true blessedness;
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in them true happiness doth not consist: They are not bread, they cannot satisfie us: They are not necessary, there is but one thing necessary, that is, Christ:
in them true happiness does not consist: They Are not bred, they cannot satisfy us: They Are not necessary, there is but one thing necessary, that is, christ:
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yet this is the course of world, most mens desires are after the things of this life,
yet this is the course of world, most men's Desires Are After the things of this life,
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and they never turn the stream and bent of their affections, till they are ready to drop into the grave:
and they never turn the stream and bent of their affections, till they Are ready to drop into the grave:
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we may say of late desires, as we do of late repentance, they are seldome true,
we may say of late Desires, as we do of late Repentance, they Are seldom true,
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and by consequent seldom obtain Christ. Many men are of the mind of a certain Duke of Russia, who being asked,
and by consequent seldom obtain christ. Many men Are of the mind of a certain Duke of Russia, who being asked,
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whether he had seen the Blazing Star in the air, answered no, I have so much to do, faith he, here upon earth, that I have no time to look up to heaven.
whither he had seen the Blazing Star in the air, answered no, I have so much to do, faith he, Here upon earth, that I have no time to look up to heaven.
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6. Unactive and lazy desires after Christ are without success;
6. Unactive and lazy Desires After christ Are without success;
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the Schoolmen term these desires, velleitates, not volitiones, which cannot be better Englished, then by this, fain I would, but loath I am;
the Schoolmen term these Desires, velleitates, not volitiones, which cannot be better Englished, then by this, fain I would, but loath I am;
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fain I would have Christ, but loath I am to take pains for him, or to do,
fain I would have christ, but loath I am to take pains for him, or to do,
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or suffer, or part with any thing for him.
or suffer, or part with any thing for him.
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Men of lazy desires, are like the dry and chapt earth, it gapes and yawns for rain, but moveth not;
Men of lazy Desires, Are like the dry and Chapter earth, it gapes and yawns for rain, but moves not;
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so many men yawn for Christ, but if God will not drop him into their mouths, they will not stir one foot for him, a slothful man desireth, and hath not:
so many men yawn for christ, but if God will not drop him into their mouths, they will not stir one foot for him, a slothful man Desires, and hath not:
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He desireth Christ, and mercy, but hath them not, Prov. 21.25. The desire of the slothfull killeth him;
He Desires christ, and mercy, but hath them not, Curae 21.25. The desire of the slothful kills him;
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he resteth in his desires, and in his wishes for Christ, thinking he doth well, if he desire Christ, though he labour not at all for him.
he rests in his Desires, and in his wishes for christ, thinking he does well, if he desire christ, though he labour not At all for him.
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CHAP. IX. 6. Properties of true desires after Christ.
CHAP. IX. 6. Properties of true Desires After christ.
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NOw that ye may see what it is truly and fervently to desire after Christ, I shall lay down these six Properties of true desires after Christ.
NOw that you may see what it is truly and fervently to desire After christ, I shall lay down these six Properties of true Desires After christ.
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1. They are most importunate desires:
1. They Are most importunate Desires:
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therefore in Scripture they are compared to the strongest desires, as to the Harts panting after the Water-brooks, Psalm 42.1. As the Hart panteth after the Water-brooks, so doth my soul pant after thee, O God.
Therefore in Scripture they Are compared to the Strongest Desires, as to the Hearts panting After the Water brooks, Psalm 42.1. As the Heart pants After the Water brooks, so does my soul pant After thee, Oh God.
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It is compared to the longings of pregnant Women: my soul longeth, verecunde, desiderate, as some translate from the Hebrew word in Psal. 84.2. with a bashful and modest kind of wishing, and Psalm 119. My soul fainteth for thy salvation:
It is compared to the longings of pregnant Women: my soul Longeth, verecund, desiderate, as Some translate from the Hebrew word in Psalm 84.2. with a bashful and modest kind of wishing, and Psalm 119. My soul fainteth for thy salvation:
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It even pineth away with longing: these desires are also compared to hunger and thirst, both are importunate desires:
It even pines away with longing: these Desires Are also compared to hunger and thirst, both Are importunate Desires:
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Oh that one would give me to drink of the water at the well of the gate of Bethlehem, said David: a Kingdome for a cup of water, said Croesus and Lysimachus in their thirst.O that one would give me to drink of the water At the well of the gate of Bethlehem, said David: a Kingdom for a cup of water, said Croesus and Lysimachus in their thirst.
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Those who truly desire Christ, will he at the door of Gods grace and will never give him rest night nor day till God give them Christ.
Those who truly desire christ, will he At the door of God's grace and will never give him rest night nor day till God give them christ.
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2. They are such desires which nothing can satisfie but the proper object, even Christ Jesus;
2. They Are such Desires which nothing can satisfy but the proper Object, even christ jesus;
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and in this respect compared to hunger and thirst, which desires are satisfied with nothing, but by their proper objects:
and in this respect compared to hunger and thirst, which Desires Are satisfied with nothing, but by their proper objects:
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Offer Gold and Silver, and no Bread to an hungry man; he saith, Give me Bread.
Offer Gold and Silver, and no Bred to an hungry man; he Says, Give me Bred.
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What good will Gold do me, if I have no Bread? Offer such a soul that thirsteth after Christ, (as the Devil did to Christ) the glory of all the Kingdomes of the world;
What good will Gold do me, if I have no Bred? Offer such a soul that Thirsteth After christ, (as the devil did to christ) the glory of all the Kingdoms of the world;
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and he will say, what good will all this do me? I must have Christ.
and he will say, what good will all this do me? I must have christ.
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Wicked mens desires after Christ are like childrens crying for a piece of gold, when they see it, they will make a great cry;
Wicked men's Desires After christ Are like Children's crying for a piece of gold, when they see it, they will make a great cry;
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but give them an Apple, and that stills them:
but give them an Apple, and that stills them:
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they have their fits of longing after Christ, but give them golden Apples they are content;
they have their fits of longing After christ, but give them golden Apples they Are content;
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their desires after Christ are like Sauls Evil Spirit, a little Musick on the Harp will lay their desires flat again.
their Desires After christ Are like Saul's Evil Spirit, a little Music on the Harp will lay their Desires flat again.
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3. They are such desires as are proportionable to Christ, whole Christ is the adaequat object of their desires, in quantum est appetibilis. Such men cry out, O let Christ justifie me, renue me, sanctifie me;
3. They Are such Desires as Are proportionable to christ, Whole christ is the adaequat Object of their Desires, in quantum est appetibilis. Such men cry out, Oh let christ justify me, renew me, sanctify me;
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Grace is as much desired, as pardon of sin; holiness as much desired as mercy:
Grace is as much desired, as pardon of since; holiness as much desired as mercy:
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let me have Christ to rule over me, and govern me, let him be my all in all:
let me have christ to Rule over me, and govern me, let him be my all in all:
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Thy Law (saith David ) is my delight; that holy, strict commanding Law, that presseth men to that which, is most contrary to their lusts, is his desire and delight.Thy Law (Says David) is my delight; that holy, strict commanding Law, that Presseth men to that which, is most contrary to their Lustiest, is his desire and delight.
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The wicked can say, Lord thy mercies are my delight, thy comforts, thy joy, thy salvation, are my delight,
The wicked can say, Lord thy Mercies Are my delight, thy comforts, thy joy, thy salvation, Are my delight,
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but not thy word, nor thy holiness:
but not thy word, nor thy holiness:
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let Christ be presented to him that truly desireth him any way, he cries out, O give me Christ upon any terms, give me the cross,
let christ be presented to him that truly Desires him any Way, he cries out, Oh give me christ upon any terms, give me the cross,
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so I may have Christ, tell him of forsaking all, he cries out, Farewell all things that I may win Christ. 4. They are constant desires;
so I may have christ, tell him of forsaking all, he cries out, Farewell all things that I may win christ. 4. They Are constant Desires;
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such a man longs for Christ at all times, he longs for Christ as earnestly in health as in sickness, in time of serenity,
such a man longs for christ At all times, he longs for christ as earnestly in health as in sickness, in time of serenity,
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as in time of eminent danger, in time of peace, as in time of trouble, prosperity dulieth not his desires.
as in time of eminent danger, in time of peace, as in time of trouble, Prosperity dulieth not his Desires.
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5. They are such desires as are accompanied with an holy impatience of delay; delayes do not dull, but quicken a Christians desires after Christ;
5. They Are such Desires as Are accompanied with an holy impatience of Delay; delays do not dull, but quicken a Christians Desires After christ;
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in this respect they are also compared to hunger and thirst, which are impatient of delay.
in this respect they Are also compared to hunger and thirst, which Are impatient of Delay.
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Tell a thirsty man, he shall have drink the next week, he is impatient; O saith he, I must have it now, I may be dead before that time:
Tell a thirsty man, he shall have drink the next Week, he is impatient; Oh Says he, I must have it now, I may be dead before that time:
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so let Christ go to put off such a soul, he saith, I will not be so put off, Oh give me Christ now, else I may be eternally undone:
so let christ go to put off such a soul, he Says, I will not be so put off, O give me christ now, Else I may be eternally undone:
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How long Lord, how long? Do not stand off for ever; Gods momentany delayes are accounted Eternal with a soul that ardently desireth after Christ;
How long Lord, how long? Do not stand off for ever; God's momentany delays Are accounted Eternal with a soul that ardently Desires After christ;
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one day is as a thousand years in his account. 6. They are such desires as carry a man through all difficulties whatsoever:
one day is as a thousand Years in his account. 6. They Are such Desires as carry a man through all difficulties whatsoever:
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hunger will break through stone-walls, so will hunger after Christ break through the greatest difficulties that lie in the way:
hunger will break through stonewalls, so will hunger After christ break through the greatest difficulties that lie in the Way:
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When David cried out, Oh that one would give me to drink of the waters of Beth-lehem, three of his Worthies hearing of it, charged through an Army of Philistines, to fetch him some of that water.
When David cried out, O that one would give me to drink of the waters of Bethlehem, three of his Worthies hearing of it, charged through an Army of philistines, to fetch him Some of that water.
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Oh that one would give me to drink of these spiritual Flaggons, saith a soul that thirsteth strongly after Christ.
O that one would give me to drink of these spiritual Flaggons, Says a soul that Thirsteth strongly After christ.
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Tell him of Bears and Lions, Bonds and Imprisonments in the way, yet through them all he will go, that he may drink his fill out of these flaggons;
Tell him of Bears and Lions, Bonds and Imprisonments in the Way, yet through them all he will go, that he may drink his fill out of these flaggons;
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but the sloathful man saith, There is a Lion in the way, and so goeth not forth at all.
but the slothful man Says, There is a lion in the Way, and so Goes not forth At all.
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7. They are most industrious desires: and indeed according to a mans industry, so are his desires after Christ; to this purpose consider,
7. They Are most Industria Desires: and indeed according to a men industry, so Are his Desires After christ; to this purpose Consider,
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1. That true desires do put a man upon the diligent use of all appointed means to obtain Christ;
1. That true Desires do put a man upon the diligent use of all appointed means to obtain christ;
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the Spouse in this Book of Canticles was restless, till she found him whom her soul loved;
the Spouse in this Book of Canticles was restless, till she found him whom her soul loved;
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she ran up and down the Streets, charged every one she met with, to tell him she was sick of love:
she ran up and down the Streets, charged every one she met with, to tell him she was sick of love:
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a man that truly desireth Christ, will run from duty to duty, from Ordinance to Ordinance,
a man that truly Desires christ, will run from duty to duty, from Ordinance to Ordinance,
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and is very earnest to see whether he can find Christ there;
and is very earnest to see whither he can find christ there;
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lazy desires separate the means from the end, they desire Christ, but neglect the means, neglect the Ordinances which are vehiculum Christi.
lazy Desires separate the means from the end, they desire christ, but neglect the means, neglect the Ordinances which Are vehiculum Christ.
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2. True desires do put a man upon the diligent improvement of all opportunities: as a thriving Tradesman layes hold on all advantages and opportunities:
2. True Desires do put a man upon the diligent improvement of all opportunities: as a thriving Tradesman lays hold on all advantages and opportunities:
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if he hath an opportunity of doing, or receiving good, he doth not omit it. 3. It puts a man upon constant endeavours, not for a fit or a start,
if he hath an opportunity of doing, or receiving good, he does not omit it. 3. It puts a man upon constant endeavours, not for a fit or a start,
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or for a Mood in a good humour, but it is his constant work to make sure of Christ;
or for a Mood in a good humour, but it is his constant work to make sure of christ;
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as they say of the labour of an Husbandman, it is labor actus in orbem, his work is never at an end,
as they say of the labour of an Husbandman, it is labour actus in orbem, his work is never At an end,
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so it is with him that truly longeth for Christ. 4. Right desires do put a man upon present endeavours after Christ;
so it is with him that truly Longeth for christ. 4. Right Desires do put a man upon present endeavours After christ;
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he will not (like the sluggard in the Proverbs) cry, Yet a little more slumber, &c. so damnation may seize upon him like an armed man,
he will not (like the sluggard in the Proverbs) cry, Yet a little more slumber, etc. so damnation may seize upon him like an armed man,
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as poverty did upon Solomons sluggard; but no sooner are these holy desires wrought in the heart of a faithful Christian,
as poverty did upon Solomons sluggard; but no sooner Are these holy Desires wrought in the heart of a faithful Christian,
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but they put him instantly upon seeking after Christ;
but they put him instantly upon seeking After christ;
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he cries out presently to his own lazy heart, awake O my soul, and seek out for Christ, lest thou perish eternally.
he cries out presently to his own lazy heart, awake Oh my soul, and seek out for christ, lest thou perish eternally.
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CHAP. X. I Now come to consider the reason of the Churches importunate thirsting after Christ.
CHAP. X. I Now come to Consider the reason of the Churches importunate thirsting After christ.
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For I am sick of love. For I am sick of love.
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] Love, where it is strong causeth a fainting or languishing desire toward the thing beloved.
] Love, where it is strong Causes a fainting or languishing desire towards the thing Beloved.
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Love, is of all other the most inward and visceral affection; therefore called by the Apostle, The bowels of Love:
Love, is of all other the most inward and visceral affection; Therefore called by the Apostle, The bowels of Love:
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We read of the yearnings of Josephs bowells over Benjamin, his Mothers Son, and of the true Mother over her child:
We read of the yearnings of Josephs bowels over Benjamin, his Mother's Son, and of the true Mother over her child:
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incaluerunt viscera, they felt an agitation of their bowels.incaluerunt viscera, they felt an agitation of their bowels.
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Love, the more vehement it is, doth work the more sudden and sensible decay and languishing of Spirits,
Love, the more vehement it is, does work the more sudden and sensible decay and languishing of Spirits,
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as Amnon is said out of wanton love to wax lean from day to day,
as Amnon is said out of wanton love to wax lean from day to day,
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and to grow sick for Tamar, King. 2 13. So here in Spiritual love you have the like expression:
and to grow sick for Tamar, King. 2 13. So Here in Spiritual love you have the like expression:
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O give me Wine to exhilarate, and Apples to refresh those spirits, that were as it were wasted and melted away by an extream out-let of love, Hence I note,
Oh give me Wine to exhilarate, and Apples to refresh those spirits, that were as it were wasted and melted away by an extreme outlet of love, Hence I note,
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That true love carrieth out the soul after Christ with such vehemency, that it is even sick for the want of Christ:
That true love Carrieth out the soul After christ with such vehemency, that it is even sick for the want of christ:
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affections when they are strong, will work disquiet, when they obtain not what they are earnestly set upon;
affections when they Are strong, will work disquiet, when they obtain not what they Are earnestly Set upon;
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when love is hindered, it causeth a soul-sickness. In handling of this point, I will first shew what Love to Christ is,
when love is hindered, it Causes a Soul-sickness. In handling of this point, I will First show what Love to christ is,
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Love to Christ is a supernatural grace wrought in the soul of a Christian by the spirit of God, through the knowledge of God in Christ and faith, whereby we delight in Christ, desire Union and Communion with him, wish well unto him,
Love to christ is a supernatural grace wrought in the soul of a Christian by the Spirit of God, through the knowledge of God in christ and faith, whereby we delight in christ, desire union and Communion with him, wish well unto him,
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and rest upon him as the chiefest good; where you have, 1. The nature of it, It is a supernatural vertue:
and rest upon him as the chiefest good; where you have, 1. The nature of it, It is a supernatural virtue:
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I call it a supernatural and heavenly love, to distinguish it from other kinds of love:
I call it a supernatural and heavenly love, to distinguish it from other Kinds of love:
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there is a natural love, which is naturally imprinted in us, fastening us to those objects that are delightful to us;
there is a natural love, which is naturally imprinted in us, fastening us to those objects that Are delightful to us;
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this love is between Father and Child, Husband and Wife, &c. There is a sensible love seated in the lower part of the soul,
this love is between Father and Child, Husband and Wife, etc. There is a sensible love seated in the lower part of the soul,
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and hath so much commerce with the senses, from whence it borroweth its name, as it alwayes makes impression upon the body,
and hath so much commerce with the Senses, from whence it borroweth its name, as it always makes impression upon the body,
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and this it is which is properly termed passion.
and this it is which is properly termed passion.
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There is a sensual and carnal love, which may rather be called a fury then love:
There is a sensual and carnal love, which may rather be called a fury then love:
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there is worldly love, when men are lovers of riches, honours, pleasures, more then of Christ:
there is worldly love, when men Are lovers of riches, honours, pleasures, more then of christ:
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there is an immoderate self-love, when men love their ease, credit, profit, life, more then Christ:
there is an immoderate Self-love, when men love their ease, credit, profit, life, more then christ:
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Yea, many that pretend they love their friends, they love them not so much for any vertue they observe in them,
Yea, many that pretend they love their Friends, they love them not so much for any virtue they observe in them,
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as for the good they hope to reap by them.
as for the good they hope to reap by them.
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Observe a man transfixed with any violent love, you shall find a man whose mind is bewitched, whose wit and reason is Ecclipsed;
Observe a man transfixed with any violent love, you shall find a man whose mind is bewitched, whose wit and reason is Eclipsed;
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all he beholds, thinks, and talks of, is the object of his love:
all he beholds, thinks, and talks of, is the Object of his love:
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but love to Christ is of a supernatural excellency, it is a ray of Christs own love,
but love to christ is of a supernatural excellency, it is a ray of Christ own love,
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therefore he calls it, his love, Continue ye in my love, John 15.
Therefore he calls it, his love, Continue you in my love, John 15.
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2. The efficient or worker of it, is the Spirit of God, we have it not from Nature, but from the Spirit:
2. The efficient or worker of it, is the Spirit of God, we have it not from Nature, but from the Spirit:
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love is one of fruits of the Spirit, Gal. 5.22. Neither have we it from custome, as Philosophers speak:
love is one of fruits of the Spirit, Gal. 5.22. Neither have we it from custom, as Philosophers speak:
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neither is it gotten by art or industry: It is shed abroad upon our hearts by the Holy Ghost in us, Rom. 5.5. Love is of God, and every one that loveth is born of God, 1 John 4.7.
neither is it got by art or industry: It is shed abroad upon our hearts by the Holy Ghost in us, Rom. 5.5. Love is of God, and every one that loves is born of God, 1 John 4.7.
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Now it is above the power of corrupt nature to love Christ. 3. The object of this love, is Jesus Christ;
Now it is above the power of corrupt nature to love christ. 3. The Object of this love, is jesus christ;
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the Spouse calls Christ, him whom her soul loved, Cant. 3. Christ is the object, who is the Author of this love.
the Spouse calls christ, him whom her soul loved, Cant 3. christ is the Object, who is the Author of this love.
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The objects of other loves are many times faulty and vitious; Loves fancy may err in chusing an evil object, but here it is not so;
The objects of other loves Are many times faulty and vicious; Loves fancy may err in choosing an evil Object, but Here it is not so;
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for God and Christ are the only objects of this love. 4. The grounds of this love:
for God and christ Are the only objects of this love. 4. The grounds of this love:
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that, is, through the knowledge of God in Christ and faith: 1. Through the knowledge of God in Christ:
that, is, through the knowledge of God in christ and faith: 1. Through the knowledge of God in christ:
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there must be a knowledge of Gods love to us, before we can love him:
there must be a knowledge of God's love to us, before we can love him:
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for as a stone that lies in the bowels of the earth, is not hot, till it be out of the earth,
for as a stone that lies in the bowels of the earth, is not hight, till it be out of the earth,
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and the Sun first shine upon it:
and the Sun First shine upon it:
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so we cannot love God, till we first know his love toward us, for our love is rather an effect,
so we cannot love God, till we First know his love towards us, for our love is rather an Effect,
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then a cause of his love, We love him because he loved us first, 1 John 4.19. and we love not him, till he hath first loved us:
then a cause of his love, We love him Because he loved us First, 1 John 4.19. and we love not him, till he hath First loved us:
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If a man will love God in Christ, he must first know God in Christ; for our love to him is grounded upon our knowledge of God in Christ.
If a man will love God in christ, he must First know God in christ; for our love to him is grounded upon our knowledge of God in christ.
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2. A second ground of this love is faith, there must be faith to believe the remission of our sins,
2. A second ground of this love is faith, there must be faith to believe the remission of our Sins,
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and that Christ loveth us in particular, before we can truly love him. The end of the commandment is love, out of a pure heart, and good conscience,
and that christ loves us in particular, before we can truly love him. The end of the Commandment is love, out of a pure heart, and good conscience,
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and of faith unfeigned, 1 Tim. 1.5. So that true love to Christ must spring from faith.and of faith unfeigned, 1 Tim. 1.5. So that true love to christ must spring from faith.
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Object. But it may be said, that the woman in the Gospel, had many sins forgiven her, Object. But it may be said, that the woman in the Gospel, had many Sins forgiven her,
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because she loved much, Luke 7.47. Here was her love first, then follows the remission of her sins.Because she loved much, Lycia 7.47. Here was her love First, then follows the remission of her Sins.
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Sol. The word [ Because ] doth not note out the cause of pardon, but only a sign that her sins were pardoned.Sol. The word [ Because ] does not note out the cause of pardon, but only a Signen that her Sins were pardoned.
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You are to understand it thus; it appeared that many sins were forgiven her, because she loved much;
You Are to understand it thus; it appeared that many Sins were forgiven her, Because she loved much;
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such a man is NONLATINALPHABET a lover of God, because NONLATINALPHABET beloved of God; he loveth much, because much is forgiven.
such a man is a lover of God, Because Beloved of God; he loves much, Because much is forgiven.
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This crosseth the opinion of the Papists; they say, Love is the form of faith;
This Crosseth the opinion of the Papists; they say, Love is the from of faith;
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for they make a double love, one without faith, and such a wicked man may have;
for they make a double love, one without faith, and such a wicked man may have;
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another with faith, and such a wicked man cannot have.
Another with faith, and such a wicked man cannot have.
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Object. But they object, That which gives the operation to faith, is the form of faith:Object. But they Object, That which gives the operation to faith, is the from of faith:
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but love gives the operation to faith;
but love gives the operation to faith;
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In Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but faith working by love, Gal. 5.6. where love (say they) gives the operation to saith:In christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but faith working by love, Gal. 5.6. where love (say they) gives the operation to Says:
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Ergo love is form of faith.Ergo love is from of faith.
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Resp. Love gives the operation of faith, not quà causa, sed quà instrumentum, not as the cause, but as the instrument:Resp. Love gives the operation of faith, not quà causa, sed quà Instrument, not as the cause, but as the Instrument:
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Love is not the cause of faiths operation, but love is the instrument in its operation.
Love is not the cause of faiths operation, but love is the Instrument in its operation.
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Object. But S. James saith, As the body without life is dead, so faith without works is dead, James 2.26. therefore love which makes faith to work, gives life to it, and is the form of it.Object. But S. James Says, As the body without life is dead, so faith without works is dead, James 2.26. Therefore love which makes faith to work, gives life to it, and is the from of it.
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Sol. The works of faith, as love, &c. do shew there is faith, as the Spirit shews there is a soul:Sol. The works of faith, as love, etc. do show there is faith, as the Spirit shows there is a soul:
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if works were not, there would appear to be no true faith. Object. That which doth perfect faith, is the form of faith;
if works were not, there would appear to be no true faith. Object. That which does perfect faith, is the from of faith;
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but works, as love and other vertues do perfect faith, James 2.22. By works was Abrahams faith made perfect.
but works, as love and other Virtues do perfect faith, James 2.22. By works was Abrahams faith made perfect.
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Resp. Works do perfect faith, not in actu primo, sed in actis secundo; Resp. Works doe perfect faith, not in Acts primo, sed in acts secundo;
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not in regard of the first act, but in regard of the second, as a tree is said to be perfected by the fruit;
not in regard of the First act, but in regard of the second, as a tree is said to be perfected by the fruit;
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not that the fruit gives the essence to the Tree, but the fruit sheweth that it is a perfect Tree.
not that the fruit gives the essence to the Tree, but the fruit shows that it is a perfect Tree.
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5. The effects of this love follow. 1. Hereby we do delight in God; this sheweth, wherein true love consisteth.
5. The effects of this love follow. 1. Hereby we do delight in God; this shows, wherein true love Consisteth.
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There is alwayes a delight and complacency in the thing beloved;
There is always a delight and complacency in the thing Beloved;
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we read in this book of the Canticles, of the bed of love: the soul of a believer reposeth it self in Christ,
we read in this book of the Canticles, of the Bed of love: the soul of a believer reposes it self in christ,
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as in a bed of Roses: therefore his love is grounded upon Experience;
as in a Bed of Roses: Therefore his love is grounded upon Experience;
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he loveth God exceedingly, as best deserving love above all other, Magnes amoris amor: Love, we say, is the Loadstone of love;
he loves God exceedingly, as best deserving love above all other, Magnes amoris amor: Love, we say, is the Loadstone of love;
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they easily delight most in him, of whom they find themselves most beloved.
they Easily delight most in him, of whom they find themselves most Beloved.
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A carnal man saith, he loves Christ, but doth not delight in him, he pretends to love him,
A carnal man Says, he loves christ, but does not delight in him, he pretends to love him,
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but doth not like him, Christ is not an object suitable to his crooked heart;
but does not like him, christ is not an Object suitable to his crooked heart;
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therefore he often picks a quarrel with Gods dealings, as if God were engaged to him for his love:
Therefore he often picks a quarrel with God's dealings, as if God were engaged to him for his love:
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he excepts against Gods Providence, as if it were too partial, for giving too much to others, too little to himself:
he excepts against God's Providence, as if it were too partial, for giving too much to Others, too little to himself:
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He takes Exceptions against the Law of God, as if it were too strict, for tying him up from seeking his own pleasures on the Lords day,
He Takes Exceptions against the Law of God, as if it were too strict, for tying him up from seeking his own pleasures on the lords day,
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and at no time suffering him to make provision for the flesh.
and At no time suffering him to make provision for the Flesh.
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Can any man love Christ truly, unless he delight in him? Who can love his Prince,
Can any man love christ truly, unless he delight in him? Who can love his Prince,
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and dislike his Laws, his Government? Who can love his Image, that delighteth not in his person? nay, where there is dislike upon distimilitude, there can be no true love;
and dislike his Laws, his Government? Who can love his Image, that delights not in his person? nay, where there is dislike upon distimilitude, there can be no true love;
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affection cannot subsist, nor be constant without judgement, nor love without conformity;
affection cannot subsist, nor be constant without judgement, nor love without conformity;
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now where there is true love, there is a delight in Christ, and a constant affection toward him.
now where there is true love, there is a delight in christ, and a constant affection towards him.
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2. It makes a man desire to be united to Christ, to enjoy the comfortable presence of Christ, to have fellowship and communion with him.
2. It makes a man desire to be united to christ, to enjoy the comfortable presence of christ, to have fellowship and communion with him.
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Love is a desire of Union to the person beloved.
Love is a desire of union to the person Beloved.
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Upon the affection and liking that we take of Christ, it will beget a desire in us to possess and enjoy him:
Upon the affection and liking that we take of christ, it will beget a desire in us to possess and enjoy him:
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Fruition is that which love seeks, it is never at rest, till it can joyn it self to the object that it loveth;
Fruition is that which love seeks, it is never At rest, till it can join it self to the Object that it loves;
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till it gets to enjoy and possess it: some have therefore resembled love unto fire;
till it gets to enjoy and possess it: Some have Therefore resembled love unto fire;
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whatsoever you cast into the fire, it is the property of fire to assimilate it, to transform it into its own nature and likeness;
whatsoever you cast into the fire, it is the property of fire to assimilate it, to transform it into its own nature and likeness;
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such is the operation of love, it transforms a man into the nature of that which he loveth:
such is the operation of love, it transforms a man into the nature of that which he loves:
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if it be a fleshly object that he loveth, it makes him carnal; if earthly, it makes him earthly:
if it be a fleshly Object that he loves, it makes him carnal; if earthly, it makes him earthly:
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if heavenly, it makes him heavenly. 3. It makes a man wish well to Christ:
if heavenly, it makes him heavenly. 3. It makes a man wish well to christ:
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the honour of Christ is more dear to him then all the world, than his own life, yea,
the honour of christ is more dear to him then all the world, than his own life, yea,
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then his own salvation, as Moses could have been even contented to have been blotted out of the Book of life,
then his own salvation, as Moses could have been even contented to have been blotted out of the Book of life,
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then that Christ should be dishonoured. One defineth Love thus:
then that christ should be dishonoured. One defineth Love thus:
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Love is a well-wishing, which we testifie with all our power to those to whom we are enclined, procuring them for their own sakes all the good we think may give them content.
Love is a Well-wishing, which we testify with all our power to those to whom we Are inclined, procuring them for their own sakes all the good we think may give them content.
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The son of Antigonus being sick, and none knowing what he ailed, the Physitian discovered the cause of it to be his love to his Mother-in-law;
The son of Antigonus being sick, and none knowing what he ailed, the physician discovered the cause of it to be his love to his Mother-in-law;
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for still as she came into his presence, his pulses fell to beat extraordinarily.
for still as she Come into his presence, his pulses fell to beatrice extraordinarily.
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Thus in our love of Christ, when we see any thing done which makes for the honour of Christ, it will make our spirits to exult,
Thus in our love of christ, when we see any thing done which makes for the honour of christ, it will make our spirits to exult,
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and our hearts to leap within us.
and our hearts to leap within us.
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On the other side, when we see his holy name prophaned and dishonoured, his Sabbaths defiled, his Ordinances contemned, this will fill a man that loveth Christ, with an holy indignation, burst his heart with grief,
On the other side, when we see his holy name Profaned and dishonoured, his Sabbaths defiled, his Ordinances contemned, this will fill a man that loves christ, with an holy Indignation, burst his heart with grief,
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and force his tongue to speak for the honour of him whom his soul loveth.
and force his tongue to speak for the honour of him whom his soul loves.
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You have heard of the son of King Craesus, that was born dumb, and never spake word in all his life;
You have herd of the son of King Croesus, that was born dumb, and never spoke word in all his life;
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yet in the Battel, when he saw the life of his Father in danger, the string of his tongue suddenly burst asunder,
yet in the Battle, when he saw the life of his Father in danger, the string of his tongue suddenly burst asunder,
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then he cryed to the Enemy to save him, it was the King that he fought withall.
then he cried to the Enemy to save him, it was the King that he fought withal.
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As it was with him, when he saw the life of his Father endangered;
As it was with him, when he saw the life of his Father endangered;
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so it is with him that truly loves Christ, when he sees the holy Name of God to be dishonoured, it goes to his heart to see it,
so it is with him that truly loves christ, when he sees the holy Name of God to be dishonoured, it Goes to his heart to see it,
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and makes him break through all resistances of nature, and speak then for the honour of Christ, though he never speak more.
and makes him break through all resistances of nature, and speak then for the honour of christ, though he never speak more.
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4. The soul resteth upon Christ as the chiefest good:
4. The soul rests upon christ as the chiefest good:
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rest is the utmost end that love seeks after, and having gotten it, it rejoyceth in it without end.
rest is the utmost end that love seeks After, and having got it, it Rejoiceth in it without end.
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It is so in Gods own love, where he loveth, he doth after a sort acquiescere: he doth rest pleased and satisfied with it, Matth. 3. ult. where speaking from heaven,
It is so in God's own love, where he loves, he does After a sort acquiescere: he does rest pleased and satisfied with it, Matthew 3. ult. where speaking from heaven,
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and testifying of his beloved son, he saith, Hic est filius meus dilectus, and what he meant by it, the following words do declare;
and testifying of his Beloved son, he Says, Hic est filius meus Beloved, and what he meant by it, the following words do declare;
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in quo mihi complaceo, or inquo acquiesco, in whom I am well pleased, or do rest satisfied:in quo mihi complaceo, or inquo Acquiesce, in whom I am well pleased, or do rest satisfied:
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that is the sweet effect that love hath:
that is the sweet Effect that love hath:
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where it obtains fruition, it receiveth full satisfaction Other objects do not satisfie us, and no wonder! they be flying and transitory.
where it obtains fruition, it receives full satisfaction Other objects do not satisfy us, and no wonder! they be flying and transitory.
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What certain aim can a man take when he shoots at a flying Fowl? Such be all terrestrial objects,
What certain aim can a man take when he shoots At a flying Fowl? Such be all terrestrial objects,
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when we aim at them, and hope to catch them, as Solomon speaks of riches, they take the wings of an Eagle, and fly away from us:
when we aim At them, and hope to catch them, as Solomon speaks of riches, they take the wings of an Eagl, and fly away from us:
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Jesus Christ is an object more continuing; and therefore gives more contentment. In setting our loves upon him we find rest and peace:
jesus christ is an Object more Continuing; and Therefore gives more contentment. In setting our loves upon him we find rest and peace:
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it is not so when we set our hearts upon other things, our hearts are then full of restless agitations and motion.
it is not so when we Set our hearts upon other things, our hearts Are then full of restless agitations and motion.
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The inferiour part of the elementary Region that is toward the earth, is the seat of Winds and Tempests;
The inferior part of the elementary Region that is towards the earth, is the seat of Winds and Tempests;
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but the upper part that is toward Heaven, that is ever said to be calm and peaceable;
but the upper part that is towards Heaven, that is ever said to be Cam and peaceable;
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in like sort are our hearts and souls, when the love of them doth propend toward these inferiour and earthly things, they be full of unquiet agitations, tempestuous and troublesome;
in like sort Are our hearts and Souls, when the love of them does propend towards these inferior and earthly things, they be full of unquiet agitations, tempestuous and troublesome;
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but when they be higher raised, viz. to Christ and Heaven-ward, then they be calm and quiet;
but when they be higher raised, viz. to christ and Heavenward, then they be Cam and quiet;
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there is rest, peace, solace, satisfaction, and abundance of tranquility.
there is rest, peace, solace, satisfaction, and abundance of tranquillity.
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CHAP. XI. IN the second place, I shall shew what this Love-sickness is, and whence it ariseth.
CHAP. XI. IN the second place, I shall show what this Lovesickness is, and whence it arises.
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Love-sickness is a strong impulsion of love in the soul after Christ, and a most vehement thirsting after him, upon the sense of the want of him.
Lovesickness is a strong impulsion of love in the soul After christ, and a most vehement thirsting After him, upon the sense of the want of him.
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It is observable, that in this Book of Solomons Song, the Spouse is said twice to be sick of love;
It is observable, that in this Book of Solomons Song, the Spouse is said twice to be sick of love;
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once in the absence of Christ, once in his presence.
once in the absence of christ, once in his presence.
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In his absence, when the Watchmen that went about the City smote her, and wounded her,
In his absence, when the Watchmen that went about the city smote her, and wounded her,
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and the Keepers of the walls took away her vail from her, then she chargeth the Daughters of Jerusalem thus, go tell my beloved, if ye find him, that I am sick of love.
and the Keepers of the walls took away her Vail from her, then she charges the Daughters of Jerusalem thus, go tell my Beloved, if you find him, that I am sick of love.
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Here likewise, in the house of Wine she is also sick of love:
Here likewise, in the house of Wine she is also sick of love:
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there is an excitation of vehement affections to Christ sometimes through the absence of Christ, sometimes in his presence;
there is an excitation of vehement affections to christ sometime through the absence of christ, sometime in his presence;
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the one is the sickness of hope, the other the sickness of desire? Hope deferred (saith the wise man) makes the heart sick, and desires not fully satisfied do cause a languishing in the soul;
the one is the sickness of hope, the other the sickness of desire? Hope deferred (Says the wise man) makes the heart sick, and Desires not Fully satisfied do cause a languishing in the soul;
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when Christ is either wholly withdrawn from the soul, or the soul hath but a partial enjoyment of him, it causeth this spiritual sickness.
when christ is either wholly withdrawn from the soul, or the soul hath but a partial enjoyment of him, it Causes this spiritual sickness.
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The want of the thing beloved is a grievous torment to the lover, Davids desire of enjoying God was such, that it was even his death,
The want of the thing Beloved is a grievous torment to the lover, Davids desire of enjoying God was such, that it was even his death,
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as it were to want God, it holds forth as Pagnine observeth, that Davids soul either extreamly desired the Lord,
as it were to want God, it holds forth as Pagnine observeth, that Davids soul either extremely desired the Lord,
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or even died upon the absence of God.
or even died upon the absence of God.
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There is a kind of holy Antiperistasis, a strong desire after Christ occasioned through the sense of his absence,
There is a kind of holy Antiperistasis, a strong desire After christ occasioned through the sense of his absence,
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as we are hottest in seeking after precious things when they are absent, and furthest from our enjoyment, absence sets love on fire:
as we Are hottest in seeking After precious things when they Are absent, and furthest from our enjoyment, absence sets love on fire:
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The impression of Christs kisses, of his spiritual embracings, and of his patient knockings at the door of the soul, the print of his footsteps, the remainders of the smell of his precious oyntments, his shadow when he goes out of doors, are coals to enflame the soul;
The impression of Christ Kisses, of his spiritual embracings, and of his patient knockings At the door of the soul, the print of his footsteps, the remainders of the smell of his precious ointments, his shadow when he Goes out of doors, Are coals to inflame the soul;
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then is a Christians love to Christ strongest, his bowels move, the smell of his love,
then is a Christians love to christ Strongest, his bowels move, the smell of his love,
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like sweet smelling myrrhe is very sweet and piercing.
like sweet smelling myrrh is very sweet and piercing.
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The Antients in their Hieroglyphicks painted Love with a Gate or Window in his Stomack, wherein were written these two word;
The Ancients in their Hieroglyphics painted Love with a Gate or Window in his Stomach, wherein were written these two word;
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procul & propè; afar off, and at hand, to shew that he that is a lover, loveth as well in absence as in presence,procul & propè; afar off, and At hand, to show that he that is a lover, loves as well in absence as in presence,
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or rather his love burneth more strongly, when he is absent from his beloved.
or rather his love burns more strongly, when he is absent from his Beloved.
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As the Harr panteth for the water brooks, so my soul panteth for thee O God, saith David, Psal. 42.1, 2. My soul thirsteth for God, even for the living God. As the Harr pants for the water brooks, so my soul pants for thee Oh God, Says David, Psalm 42.1, 2. My soul Thirsteth for God, even for the living God.
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No Beast is more thirsty by nature, than the Hart is;
No Beast is more thirsty by nature, than the Heart is;
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and the Learned observe, it is the female kind, whose passions are more violent than the Males:
and the Learned observe, it is the female kind, whose passion Are more violent than the Males:
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it is as if one should say, no Hart nor Hind can thirst more after waters,
it is as if one should say, no Heart nor Hind can thirst more After waters,
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than his soul did after God;
than his soul did After God;
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and the word [ panting ] is to be observed, by which David sheweth, that he did not only work himself out of breath to enjoy God;
and the word [ panting ] is to be observed, by which David shows, that he did not only work himself out of breath to enjoy God;
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but also the little breath he had, he spent it in breathing after God;
but also the little breath he had, he spent it in breathing After God;
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yea, that he might shew his vehement desire, he again repeats it, My soul thirsteth for God, even for the living God.
yea, that he might show his vehement desire, he again repeats it, My soul Thirsteth for God, even for the living God.
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Moreover, he sheweth his vehement grief for the want of Gods presence, My tears have been my meat and drink continually;
Moreover, he shows his vehement grief for the want of God's presence, My tears have been my meat and drink continually;
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as if he had said, such abundance of tears fell from him, that he might be said to feed upon them.
as if he had said, such abundance of tears fell from him, that he might be said to feed upon them.
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It is an Hell upon earth to be deprived of the presence of God in his Ordinances,
It is an Hell upon earth to be deprived of the presence of God in his Ordinances,
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for what is the chiefest part of Hell, but an eternal loss of Gods glorious presence!
for what is the chiefest part of Hell, but an Eternal loss of God's glorious presence!
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and as the damned shall weep and wail for ever, because they shall never enjoy God,
and as the damned shall weep and wail for ever, Because they shall never enjoy God,
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so the gracious soul will weep and wail as long as he is deprived of God in his Ordinances here upon earth.
so the gracious soul will weep and wail as long as he is deprived of God in his Ordinances Here upon earth.
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CHAP. XII.
CHAP. XII.
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IS there such a vehement love in some Christians, that they are sick of love for Christ? then here you may see the cause,
IS there such a vehement love in Some Christians, that they Are sick of love for christ? then Here you may see the cause,
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why Churches at their first plantation, and Christians at their first conversion, are wont to be raised up to an extraordinary zeal for God, it is because Christ hath shed abroad his love into their hearts,
why Churches At their First plantation, and Christians At their First conversion, Are wont to be raised up to an extraordinary zeal for God, it is Because christ hath shed abroad his love into their hearts,
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and love makes them so zealous as they are:
and love makes them so zealous as they Are:
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Indeed carnal men stand wondering at so great a change that is wrought in a Christian, that he doth not now run with others to the same excess of riot.
Indeed carnal men stand wondering At so great a change that is wrought in a Christian, that he does not now run with Others to the same excess of riot.
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Many in Jerusalem were astonished at Paul, that he in so short a time was so zealous for Christ, that a little before was so mad against him, that he was now become a Preacher of that saith which before he persecuted:
Many in Jerusalem were astonished At Paul, that he in so short a time was so zealous for christ, that a little before was so mad against him, that he was now become a Preacher of that Says which before he persecuted:
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what was it that wrought so effectually upon his heart: it was the love of Christ.
what was it that wrought so effectually upon his heart: it was the love of christ.
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The love of Christ constraineth us, 2 Cor. 5.12. there was a strong and secret compulsion upon the spirit of Paul, that he could not chuse but be so affectionate toward Christ and his truth;The love of christ constrains us, 2 Cor. 5.12. there was a strong and secret compulsion upon the Spirit of Paul, that he could not choose but be so affectionate towards christ and his truth;
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and else where he saith, We can do nothing against the truth, but all for the truth:
and Else where he Says, We can do nothing against the truth, but all for the truth:
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we cannot but speak the things that we have seen and heard. Try the strength of your Love to Jesus Christ;we cannot but speak the things that we have seen and herd. Try the strength of your Love to jesus christ;
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there are many that pretend they are greatly in love with Jesus Christ, that are but feigned Lovers;
there Are many that pretend they Are greatly in love with jesus christ, that Are but feigned Lovers;
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therefore I shall give you the properties of this vehement love to Christ. 1. It is a transcendent love:
Therefore I shall give you the properties of this vehement love to christ. 1. It is a transcendent love:
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such a man loves Christ above all other things;
such a man loves christ above all other things;
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he can look upon all things with Paul as dross and dung in comparison of him, he desireth nothing else in comparison of him.
he can look upon all things with Paul as dross and dung in comparison of him, he Desires nothing Else in comparison of him.
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Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth, that I desire besides thee? Psalm 73.25.Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth, that I desire beside thee? Psalm 73.25.
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God and be only was the object of his desire? whom have I in heaven but thee? Is not glory and happiness, joy and peace in heaven? is there not a Crown of righteousness, a Crown of immortality and glory there? are not these things desirable? Is not the sight of,
God and be only was the Object of his desire? whom have I in heaven but thee? Is not glory and happiness, joy and peace in heaven? is there not a Crown of righteousness, a Crown of immortality and glory there? Are not these things desirable? Is not the sighed of,
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and fellowship with Angels, and the spirits of just men made perfect desirable? no, these are not the things which David desireth in heaven, it is God only that he thirsteth for, let me have God,
and fellowship with Angels, and the spirits of just men made perfect desirable? no, these Are not the things which David Desires in heaven, it is God only that he Thirsteth for, let me have God,
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and I have all things, without God and Christ, even heaven it self is not heaven:
and I have all things, without God and christ, even heaven it self is not heaven:
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so upon earth, are there not riches and honours, and many other desirable things: no, saith he, there is nothing on earth that I desire besides thee.
so upon earth, Are there not riches and honours, and many other desirable things: no, Says he, there is nothing on earth that I desire beside thee.
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Vehement love to Christ, drives away a Christians love to other things, as the flower of the Vine dissipates Serpents.
Vehement love to christ, drives away a Christians love to other things, as the flower of the Vine dissipates Serpents.
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An ancient Lover said, that Love had made a Butt of his heart, where as soon as it had shot all its arrows, it threw it self as an enflamed dart into the bottom of his breast, to set him all on fire.
an ancient Lover said, that Love had made a Butt of his heart, where as soon as it had shot all its arrows, it threw it self as an inflamed dart into the bottom of his breast, to Set him all on fire.
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I have read of another, that was so full of love to Christ, that when he saw an Epistle or Letter, wherein the name of Jesus was not premised, it much tormented him, saying Saracens had more devotion for Mahomet a man of sin, setting his name in the front of their Letters,
I have read of Another, that was so full of love to christ, that when he saw an Epistle or letter, wherein the name of jesus was not premised, it much tormented him, saying Saracens had more devotion for Mahomet a man of since, setting his name in the front of their Letters,
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then Christians had for their Redeemer: some took delight to ask him many questions:
then Christians had for their Redeemer: Some took delight to ask him many questions:
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From whence comest thou? he answered, from love: Where dwellest thou? in love: Whom seekest thou? after my love: he answered them nothing, but the word Love.
From whence Comest thou? he answered, from love: Where dwellest thou? in love: Whom Seekest thou? After my love: he answered them nothing, but the word Love.
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You may set bounds and limits to your love to the world, to friends, to one another, but who can express the greatness of his affection to Christ, who is sick of love for him? Love knoweth no reverence, what it loveth, it loveth, and it knoweth nothing else;
You may Set bounds and Limits to your love to the world, to Friends, to one Another, but who can express the greatness of his affection to christ, who is sick of love for him? Love Knoweth no Reverence, what it loves, it loves, and it Knoweth nothing Else;
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Take all from me O Lord, so thou leave me thy self, saith St. Augustine. 2. It is an elevating and transporting love.Take all from me Oh Lord, so thou leave me thy self, Says Saint Augustine. 2. It is an elevating and transporting love.
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Mens hearts, thoughts and discourses are upon the objects of their love:
Men's hearts, thoughts and discourses Are upon the objects of their love:
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If a Woman love her husband, she is ever thinking and talking of him in the time of his absence:
If a Woman love her husband, she is ever thinking and talking of him in the time of his absence:
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Absence is a short death, which entails upon us as much sorrow, as the presence of the beloved giveth satisfaction:
Absence is a short death, which entails upon us as much sorrow, as the presence of the Beloved gives satisfaction:
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Talk with a man that is Love-sick, you talk with a man that is not at home;
Talk with a man that is Lovesick, you talk with a man that is not At home;
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with a man that is absent from himself; the soul is more where it loveth, then where it dwelleth;
with a man that is absent from himself; the soul is more where it loves, then where it dwells;
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a man that is Love-sick for Christ, he passeth through his ordinary employments and doth scarce heed them, he passeth through the world as a man at randome, he regards not the things of the world,
a man that is Lovesick for christ, he passes through his ordinary employments and does scarce heed them, he passes through the world as a man At random, he regards not the things of the world,
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for Christ is gotten into his heart, and draws up all his affections to himself.
for christ is got into his heart, and draws up all his affections to himself.
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Take a man that is sick for any earthly thing, whether of Ahabs sickness, (who was sick for Naboths Vineyard) or of Amnons sickness, who wasted his Spirit in an impure flame, burning in lust toward his Sister Tamar: that which the soul is sick for, it daily dreams, thinks and talks of it;
Take a man that is sick for any earthly thing, whither of Ahabs sickness, (who was sick for Naboth's Vineyard) or of Amnons sickness, who wasted his Spirit in an impure flame, burning in lust towards his Sister Tamar: that which the soul is sick for, it daily dreams, thinks and talks of it;
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so the soul that is sick of love for Christ, will be as it were extasied and deaded to the things below,
so the soul that is sick of love for christ, will be as it were extasied and deadened to the things below,
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and be wholly taken up with Jesus Christ:
and be wholly taken up with jesus christ:
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He wisheth that all the parts of his body were turned into tongues to praise him,
He wishes that all the parts of his body were turned into tongues to praise him,
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or into an heart to love him;
or into an heart to love him;
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he seemeth to torment himself that there are given to him, two hands to act, two eyes to see, two ears to hear, two feet to walk,
he seems to torment himself that there Are given to him, two hands to act, two eyes to see, two ears to hear, two feet to walk,
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and but one heart to love: he doth not prescribe any bounds to his love:
and but one heart to love: he does not prescribe any bounds to his love:
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he is troubled, that Gods greatness is so well known, his goodness is no more loved,
he is troubled, that God's greatness is so well known, his Goodness is no more loved,
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and that having so many subjects, he hath no more that love him:
and that having so many subject's, he hath no more that love him:
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he doth not prescribe any bounds to his love to Christ, but makes it his sole desire,
he does not prescribe any bounds to his love to christ, but makes it his sole desire,
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and wishes that his heart were dilated, that he might infinitely love him (if it might be) who is infinitely lovely.
and wishes that his heart were dilated, that he might infinitely love him (if it might be) who is infinitely lovely.
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3. It is a pure and Virgin Love, Cant. 1.3, 4. Because of the savour of thy good ointments, Modus amandi Christum sine medo.
3. It is a pure and Virgae Love, Cant 1.3, 4. Because of the savour of thy good ointments, Modus amandi Christ sine Medo.
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Bern. thy Name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the Virgins love thee: it is a chaste love, not an adulterous love, a love of Christ for himself,Bern. thy Name is as ointment poured forth, Therefore do the Virgins love thee: it is a chaste love, not an adulterous love, a love of christ for himself,
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and for his own sake, for the savour of his precious ointments during the state of innocence, man had no love save only for God,
and for his own sake, for the savour of his precious ointments during the state of innocence, man had no love save only for God,
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and nature was so well tempered with grace, as that all her inclinations were holy: in this happy state, holy love and self-love were as it were the same thing,
and nature was so well tempered with grace, as that all her inclinations were holy: in this happy state, holy love and Self-love were as it were the same thing,
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but since mans disobedience, his love altered nature, and he that lookt upon the glory yf God and his own good with the same eye, began to separate them,
but since men disobedience, his love altered nature, and he that looked upon the glory if God and his own good with the same eye, began to separate them,
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and forgetting what he owed unto God, he even made a God of himself;
and forgetting what he owed unto God, he even made a God of himself;
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but now for a remedy of this mischief, Jesus Christ is come into the world to banish self-love from our souls,
but now for a remedy of this mischief, jesus christ is come into the world to banish Self-love from our Souls,
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for as one well noteth, his coming, had no other motive, nor his doctrine any other end,
for as one well notes, his coming, had no other motive, nor his Doctrine any other end,
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then the ruine of this dreadful monster;
then the ruin of this dreadful monster;
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and he admits of no disciples, who have not changed their self-love into an holy aversion;
and he admits of no Disciples, who have not changed their Self-love into an holy aversion;
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a man cannot therefore be a good Christian, nor can he have any strong affections to Christ, who doth too excessively love himself.
a man cannot Therefore be a good Christian, nor can he have any strong affections to christ, who does too excessively love himself.
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Dost thou love Christ for himself, or for the loaves? Dost thou find a sweetness in his person, in his doctrine, in his offices, in his death, blood, mediation, resurrection and ascension, dost thou love him for himself,
Dost thou love christ for himself, or for the loaves? Dost thou find a sweetness in his person, in his Doctrine, in his Offices, in his death, blood, mediation, resurrection and Ascension, dost thou love him for himself,
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and not for any carnal respects, then is thy love a pure and unmixt love?
and not for any carnal respects, then is thy love a pure and unmix love?
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4. It is an obedient love: If you love me, keep my commandments saith Christ, John 14.15. The greatest demonstration of our love to Christ, is the love that we bear to his commandments.
4. It is an obedient love: If you love me, keep my Commandments Says christ, John 14.15. The greatest demonstration of our love to christ, is the love that we bear to his Commandments.
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David cries out, Oh how I love thy Law: I love it above gold. David cries out, O how I love thy Law: I love it above gold.
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Many there are now a dayes, that profess much love to Christ, yetthink themselves loose from his commandments:
Many there Are now a days, that profess much love to christ, yetthink themselves lose from his Commandments:
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but certainly, he that doth not look on Christ as a Law-giver, as well as a Saviour, doth not love him:
but Certainly, he that does not look on christ as a Lawgiver, as well as a Saviour, does not love him:
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Indeed nothing will so enable a man to keep the commandments of Christ as Love will do.
Indeed nothing will so enable a man to keep the Commandments of christ as Love will do.
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This is love, and his commandments are not grievous: therefore saith Austin, Love never finds difficulties: This is love, and his Commandments Are not grievous: Therefore Says Austin, Love never finds difficulties:
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the reason why men object difficulties is want of love. Love neither frames, nor accepts of excuses, love finds no difficulties which it overcomes not:
the reason why men Object difficulties is want of love. Love neither frames, nor accepts of excuses, love finds no difficulties which it overcomes not:
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love charmeth troubles, mingleth pleasures with pains, and to encourage us against all difficulties, finds out inventions to make them either pleasing, or less troublesome to us.
love charms Troubles, mingleth pleasures with pains, and to encourage us against all difficulties, finds out Inventions to make them either pleasing, or less troublesome to us.
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The troubles of men, that love Christ vehemently, are never troublesome, and they never find pain in serving him whom they love,
The Troubles of men, that love christ vehemently, Are never troublesome, and they never find pain in serving him whom they love,
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or if they do, they cherish it. 5. It is a love that swalloweth up all other loves whatsoever.
or if they do, they cherish it. 5. It is a love that swalloweth up all other loves whatsoever.
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There are three sorts of love; one ever good, the other ever bad; the third of its own nature good, but accidentally made bad:
There Are three sorts of love; one ever good, the other ever bad; the third of its own nature good, but accidentally made bad:
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and that which is ever good is this love to Christ, which I am now speaking of;
and that which is ever good is this love to christ, which I am now speaking of;
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that which is ever bad, is the love of sin:
that which is ever bad, is the love of since:
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that which is of its own nature good, but accidentally made bad, is the love of those things which we may lawfully affect,
that which is of its own nature good, but accidentally made bad, is the love of those things which we may lawfully affect,
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but we offend in them when we love them disorderly or excessively; now this love to Christ swallows up the other loves;
but we offend in them when we love them disorderly or excessively; now this love to christ Swallows up the other loves;
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for the one of them it quencheth and quite extinguisheth it, even as water quencheth fire;
for the one of them it quenches and quite extinguisheth it, even as water quenches fire;
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there can no evil motion come into the heart, but if the love of Christ be there it will chase it out, not at all giving it any place of rest or residence;
there can no evil motion come into the heart, but if the love of christ be there it will chase it out, not At all giving it any place of rest or residence;
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and for the other love, it helps to order and rectifie that too, teaching a man,
and for the other love, it helps to order and rectify that too, teaching a man,
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if he love any such thing, yet to love it in due manner, and in due measure, not preferring his love of that above him,
if he love any such thing, yet to love it in due manner, and in due measure, not preferring his love of that above him,
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for whose sake only he must love it:
for whose sake only he must love it:
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be it parents or children, husband or wise, or friend, be it credit, pleasure, or profit, ease, health life;
be it Parents or children, husband or wise, or friend, be it credit, pleasure, or profit, ease, health life;
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be it what it will be, the love of Christ ruleing in our heart, will so qualifie and moderate the love of these things, that it will make it hold its due place and proportion, ever reserving the predominance to him, whom all creatures must serve:
be it what it will be, the love of christ ruling in our heart, will so qualify and moderate the love of these things, that it will make it hold its due place and proportion, ever reserving the predominance to him, whom all creatures must serve:
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chiefly it teacheth us, that as God is to be loved for his own sake, so all other things for his sake, and therefore in an inferiour and secondary place:
chiefly it Teaches us, that as God is to be loved for his own sake, so all other things for his sake, and Therefore in an inferior and secondary place:
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Christ must be loved first of all, and most of all, first in time, and first in place;
christ must be loved First of all, and most of all, First in time, and First in place;
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many begin to look toward Christ and heaven, when they can look no way else;
many begin to look towards christ and heaven, when they can look no Way Else;
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they serve sin, the Devil, the world first, and themselves also before God, reserving only the surrows and wrinckles of their old age for God,
they serve since, the devil, the world First, and themselves also before God, reserving only the furrows and wrinkles of their old age for God,
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but true Love honoureth Christ with its first fruits; it gives God (as I may so speak) the Maidenhead of its love;
but true Love Honoureth christ with its First fruits; it gives God (as I may so speak) the Maidenhead of its love;
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its serves him first, and none else before him — And as first in time, so first in place also;
its serves him First, and none Else before him — And as First in time, so First in place also;
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it lets God have the first and best place, it lets him have the highest and chiefest room in the heart;
it lets God have the First and best place, it lets him have the highest and chiefest room in the heart;
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it gives the priority to none else, sets none before him, none equal with him; That which I make my love, I make my God:
it gives the priority to none Else, sets none before him, none equal with him; That which I make my love, I make my God:
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therefore covetous men are called Idolaters; they make a God of their money, though not because they offer sacrifices to it,
Therefore covetous men Are called Idolaters; they make a God of their money, though not Because they offer Sacrifices to it,
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yet because their hearts and affections are set upon it; the world hath more from them then God hath:
yet Because their hearts and affections Are Set upon it; the world hath more from them then God hath:
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but a man that loveth Christ, reserveth the first and the fattest for Gods use — And as such a one loveth Christ first of all,
but a man that loves christ, reserveth the First and the Fattest for God's use — And as such a one loves christ First of all,
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so likewise most of all, as primarily, so totally, he divides not his love betwixt Christ and others:
so likewise most of all, as primarily, so totally, he divides not his love betwixt christ and Others:
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Pharaob would have had the Israelites, to have left their Cattle behind them, when they desired leave of him to go and sacrifice in the Wilderness,Pharaoh would have had the Israelites, to have left their Cattle behind them, when they desired leave of him to go and sacrifice in the Wilderness,
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but what saith Moses? non remanebit ungula, there shall not an hoof be left behind:
but what Says Moses? non remanebit ungula, there shall not an hoof be left behind:
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so when Satan would perswade a lover of Christ, not to give all to God, but to leave something behind for him, and his service; he answereth him no;
so when Satan would persuade a lover of christ, not to give all to God, but to leave something behind for him, and his service; he Answers him not;
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there shall not an hoof stay behind;
there shall not an hoof stay behind;
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he that hath given us all, shall command, and have all. One of these two that entered into the land of Canaan was Caleb, and Philo the Jew etymologyzing his name saith, it was quasi Col-leb, which in the Hebrew signifies all heart, thereby teaching us, that Christ must have all our heart, all must be given to him,
he that hath given us all, shall command, and have all. One of these two that entered into the land of Canaan was Caleb, and Philo the Jew etymologyzing his name Says, it was quasi Col-leb, which in the Hebrew signifies all heart, thereby teaching us, that christ must have all our heart, all must be given to him,
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if we will enter into the heavenly Canaan.
if we will enter into the heavenly Canaan.
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6. This Love is such as being placed upon its object, the Lord Jesus, it will not be willing to part with him upon any terms.
6. This Love is such as being placed upon its Object, the Lord jesus, it will not be willing to part with him upon any terms.
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What we eagerly desire to have, we fear to lose:
What we eagerly desire to have, we Fear to loose:
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he that loveth money, oh, how loth is he to part with it? You shall as soon wring water out of a stone, he that loves money, o, how loath is he to part with it? You shall as soon wring water out of a stone,
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as money out of his purse;
as money out of his purse;
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it was a sign Esau loved not his birthright very dearly, because he parted with it so easily;
it was a Signen Esau loved not his birthright very dearly, Because he parted with it so Easily;
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but the man in the Gospel loved his sheep well, and the woman loved her groat well, that took such pains as they did to seek them out again when they had lost them:
but the man in the Gospel loved his sheep well, and the woman loved her groat well, that took such pains as they did to seek them out again when they had lost them:
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Certainly Christ is worth keeping, if you have him, worth a seeking, if you have lost him;
Certainly christ is worth keeping, if you have him, worth a seeking, if you have lost him;
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they that love him as they should, will rather do any thing then part with him;
they that love him as they should, will rather do any thing then part with him;
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to others the matter is not great, whether they part with Christ or keep him, they are indifferent;
to Others the matter is not great, whither they part with christ or keep him, they Are indifferent;
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and the services they do him, they do rather out of fashion, than out of love:
and the services they do him, they do rather out of fashion, than out of love:
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he that serves a master whom he loves not, his service is an hard task to him;
he that serves a master whom he loves not, his service is an hard task to him;
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but they that love him heartily, serve him cheerfully, they will suffer no occasions to part them from him,
but they that love him heartily, serve him cheerfully, they will suffer no occasions to part them from him,
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or if at any time they do chance to lose him, they will never leave till they have recovered and found him:
or if At any time they do chance to loose him, they will never leave till they have recovered and found him:
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A man who loseth his friend, loseth one half of himself, he is at once both alive and dead,
A man who loses his friend, loses one half of himself, he is At once both alive and dead,
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and death accords not with life, save only to make him more miserable: The absence of Christ is bitter to him, to whom his presence is sweet.
and death accords not with life, save only to make him more miserable: The absence of christ is bitter to him, to whom his presence is sweet.
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See how restless the Spouse was, Cant. 3. when she sought him whom her soul loved;
See how restless the Spouse was, Cant 3. when she sought him whom her soul loved;
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when she sought him and found him not, she could never be at rest, till she had got where he was,
when she sought him and found him not, she could never be At rest, till she had god where he was,
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and when once she had him she held him;
and when once she had him she held him;
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she would not let him go then till she had brought him home to her Mothers House, to the chamber of her that conceived her.
she would not let him go then till she had brought him home to her Mother's House, to the chamber of her that conceived her.
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A Love-sick soul desireth nothing more then the presence of Christ, here and in Heaven: here in the use of his Ordinances, Word and Sacraments;
A Lovesick soul Desires nothing more then the presence of christ, Here and in Heaven: Here in the use of his Ordinances, Word and Sacraments;
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and they that do indeed love Christ, do love to meet him in these; in his Word, that they may confer with him;
and they that do indeed love christ, do love to meet him in these; in his Word, that they may confer with him;
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in his Sacraments that they may eat and drink with him. Latatur ancilla ad vocem Petri, laetatur anima ad voeem Christi:
in his Sacraments that they may eat and drink with him. Latatur ancilla ad vocem Petri, laetatur anima ad voeem Christ:
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The Damsel rejoyced at the voice of Peter, and the soul rejoyceth that the voice of Christ;
The Damsel rejoiced At the voice of Peter, and the soul Rejoiceth that the voice of christ;
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but these are but his back parts, the shadow of his presence hereafter:
but these Are but his back parts, the shadow of his presence hereafter:
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then we shall have his presence in glory, and this also all that love him do long for;
then we shall have his presence in glory, and this also all that love him do long for;
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I desire to be dissolved, and to be with Christ, which is best of all, saith holy Paul, Phil. 1.23. and saith he, the Crown of life shall be given to all that love the appearing of Christ: I desire to be dissolved, and to be with christ, which is best of all, Says holy Paul, Philip 1.23. and Says he, the Crown of life shall be given to all that love the appearing of christ:
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as if none could love him, that did not love his appearing.
as if none could love him, that did not love his appearing.
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CHAP. XIII. THe second Use is for Exhortation: Labour you to be vehement in your love to Christ:
CHAP. XIII. THe second Use is for Exhortation: Labour you to be vehement in your love to christ:
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labour every day for more communion with him: Love is the liquefaction and melting of the soul toward her beloved;
labour every day for more communion with him: Love is the liquefaction and melting of the soul towards her Beloved;
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here no excess is, or can be vitious, the object will warrant the greatest excess of love:
Here no excess is, or can be vicious, the Object will warrant the greatest excess of love:
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it is a sin in other things to be violent, but not to be violent for the Kingdom of God;
it is a since in other things to be violent, but not to be violent for the Kingdom of God;
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it is a sin to be sick of love for a poor skin-deep beauty, or for any worldly thing whatsoever, but not for Christ. True it is!
it is a since to be sick of love for a poor Skin-deep beauty, or for any worldly thing whatsoever, but not for christ. True it is!
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there may be some accidental errors about the greatness of a Christians affections to Christ,
there may be Some accidental errors about the greatness of a Christians affections to christ,
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when our hearts are so intent upon him, as that we are impatient, when he delayes the manifestation of himself to us:
when our hearts Are so intent upon him, as that we Are impatient, when he delays the manifestation of himself to us:
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but let me tell you, if there be any errors in your love to Christ, he will pardon them;
but let me tell you, if there be any errors in your love to christ, he will pardon them;
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therefore let your affections be ardent and burning toward Christ.
Therefore let your affections be Ardent and burning towards christ.
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Reason teacheth us, that he is the Abysle of all perfections, and the Center of all love;
Reason Teaches us, that he is the Abysle of all perfections, and the Centre of all love;
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so as a man need not fear committing any excess in loving him with all his might.
so as a man need not Fear committing any excess in loving him with all his might.
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Consider the greatness of Christs love to us;
Consider the greatness of Christ love to us;
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When the Lord Jesus did first look upon sinners, how black did he see them to be? but Christs banner over his people is love;
When the Lord jesus did First look upon Sinners, how black did he see them to be? but Christ banner over his people is love;
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he loved us not according to what we were, but according to what we should be by grace, He hath loved us, and washed our sins in his blood, Rev. 1.5.
he loved us not according to what we were, but according to what we should be by grace, He hath loved us, and washed our Sins in his blood, Rev. 1.5.
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What was there in man that could atract Christs love to him? there was neither descent,
What was there in man that could attract Christ love to him? there was neither descent,
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nor beauty, nor parts, nor riches, not innocence and goodness;
nor beauty, nor parts, nor riches, not innocence and Goodness;
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Now that the love of Christ might be excessive, he makes it to out run the wickedness and sinfulness that is in man:
Now that the love of christ might be excessive, he makes it to out run the wickedness and sinfulness that is in man:
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Christ is so good, as he cannot be loved so much as he ought to be,
christ is so good, as he cannot be loved so much as he ought to be,
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and let a man do his utmost, he is obliged to confess, that the love of Christ doth far exceed the greatness of mans love.
and let a man do his utmost, he is obliged to confess, that the love of christ does Far exceed the greatness of men love.
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CHAP. XIV. ARE any of you sick of love for Christ;
CHAP. XIV. ARE any of you sick of love for christ;
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then let me excite you, with the Love-sick Spouse in my Text, diligently to seek after him whom your soul loveth;
then let me excite you, with the Lovesick Spouse in my Text, diligently to seek After him whom your soul loves;
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and let me tell you for your encouragement, that the Lord Jesus will freely bestow himself upon all those that are sick of love for him,
and let me tell you for your encouragement, that the Lord jesus will freely bestow himself upon all those that Are sick of love for him,
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and that earnestly pant and seek after him; to that end seriously weigh these following particulars.
and that earnestly pant and seek After him; to that end seriously weigh these following particulars.
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1. Christs giving himself to those that were never sick for him, nor sought for him at all.
1. Christ giving himself to those that were never sick for him, nor sought for him At all.
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I was found of them that sought me not, Isa. 65.1. So he gave himself, tendered, and revealed himself to those that never heard of him,I was found of them that sought me not, Isaiah 65.1. So he gave himself, tendered, and revealed himself to those that never herd of him,
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and into whose hearts it never came to begg such a gift of God; how much more then shall they find him, that are sick of love for him,
and into whose hearts it never Come to beg such a gift of God; how much more then shall they find him, that Are sick of love for him,
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and earnestly seek him being revealed and tendered to them in the Gospel, their want and need of him being discovered to them.
and earnestly seek him being revealed and tendered to them in the Gospel, their want and need of him being discovered to them.
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Seek and you shall find, knock, and it shall be opened to you, ask and you shall receive. Seek and you shall find, knock, and it shall be opened to you, ask and you shall receive.
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Shall such receive that never asked? how much more shall they receive, that ask and cry after him!
Shall such receive that never asked? how much more shall they receive, that ask and cry After him!
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If the door of Gods free grace be opened to such who never knocked at the gate of mercy,
If the door of God's free grace be opened to such who never knocked At the gate of mercy,
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how much more will he open the door of mercy to such, who in the sense of misery shall knock earnestly for mercy? It is said of a Roman Emperour, that he would never suffer any Petitioner to go from him with a sad countenance:
how much more will he open the door of mercy to such, who in the sense of misery shall knock earnestly for mercy? It is said of a Roman Emperor, that he would never suffer any Petitioner to go from him with a sad countenance:
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Christ that is full of such bowels of compassion (put all the tendernesses and bowels of all the compassionate men in the world into one, none can be so tender as his heart is) he will not suffer his Petitioners to go from him with a sad countenance.
christ that is full of such bowels of compassion (put all the Tendernesses and bowels of all the compassionate men in the world into one, none can be so tender as his heart is) he will not suffer his Petitioners to go from him with a sad countenance.
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Jesus Christ may defer his grace, but will not give an absolute denyal.
jesus christ may defer his grace, but will not give an absolute denial.
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2. Consider that Christ doth as it were wooe poor sinners to seek and sue unto him;
2. Consider that christ does as it were woo poor Sinners to seek and sue unto him;
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he doth as it were put up his bills unto us, when we go to prayer, that we would earnestly pray to his Father, that he might be given to us, which is a manisest proof that he will freely bestow himself upon such as thus seck for him:
he does as it were put up his bills unto us, when we go to prayer, that we would earnestly pray to his Father, that he might be given to us, which is a manifest proof that he will freely bestow himself upon such as thus seck for him:
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God calls to us in this manner, Call unon me in the day of trouble; ask and you shall receive;
God calls to us in this manner, Call unon me in the day of trouble; ask and you shall receive;
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seek and ye shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you: seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you:
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What are these but wooing commands? and begging commands? it is a remarkable phrase. Cant. 2.14.
What Are these but wooing commands? and begging commands? it is a remarkable phrase. Cant 2.14.
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O my Dove that art in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice, Oh my Dove that art in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice,
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for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely. for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely.
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Lo here he takes pleasure in beholding his people praying to him, mourning and lamenting after him;
Lo Here he Takes pleasure in beholding his people praying to him, mourning and lamenting After him;
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therefore he wooeth his Spouse with prayers, requests and petitions to pray unto him: the prayers of his people are his delight:
Therefore he wooeth his Spouse with Prayers, requests and petitions to pray unto him: the Prayers of his people Are his delight:
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the praises of Angels and Saints in heaven, and the prayers and praises of the Saints on earth, is all the musick Christ delighteth in:
the praises of Angels and Saints in heaven, and the Prayers and praises of the Saints on earth, is all the music christ delights in:
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so in the answer of Christ to the woman of Samaria, John 4.10.
so in the answer of christ to the woman of Samaria, John 4.10.
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If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith unto thee, give me to drink, thou wouldst have asked of him, If thou Knewest the gift of God, and who it is that Says unto thee, give me to drink, thou Wouldst have asked of him,
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and he would have given thee living water: Christ there did, as it were, beg of her to seek him for living water:and he would have given thee living water: christ there did, as it were, beg of her to seek him for living water:
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he manifested to her, what he was, what he would give unto her, and give it her he would,
he manifested to her, what he was, what he would give unto her, and give it her he would,
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if she would but ask it of him. The same in effect he speaks to every one of us;
if she would but ask it of him. The same in Effect he speaks to every one of us;
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if you would ask of me, I would give you living water;
if you would ask of me, I would give you living water;
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Open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it, open thy heart wide, open thy desires wide,Open thy Mouth wide, and I will fill it, open thy heart wide, open thy Desires wide,
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and I will fill thee with mine hidden treasures. 3. Christ so far condescendeth, as to seek to us to receive him;
and I will fill thee with mine hidden treasures. 3. christ so Far condescendeth, as to seek to us to receive him;
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he follows and pursues rebels with entreaties to make up their peace with God, then much more will he give himself to them that shall pursue him with intreaties.
he follows and pursues rebels with entreaties to make up their peace with God, then much more will he give himself to them that shall pursue him with entreaties.
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I am come saith he, to seek the lost sheep of the house of Israel: I am come Says he, to seek the lost sheep of the house of Israel:
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My great errand into the world, is to seek those that are lost, to bring them bak again.
My great errand into the world, is to seek those that Are lost, to bring them back again.
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But note that place, 2 Cor. 5.20. Now then we are Embassadours for Christ, &c. Ministers are Christs Embassadours;
But note that place, 2 Cor. 5.20. Now then we Are ambassadors for christ, etc. Ministers Are Christ ambassadors;
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and our commission is to treat a peace between an angry God and sinful men; the word that we preach is nothing else but an Embassy of peace;
and our commission is to Treat a peace between an angry God and sinful men; the word that we preach is nothing Else but an Embassy of peace;
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the Gospel is called a word of reconciliation; but here are the expressions of wonder and astonishment;
the Gospel is called a word of reconciliation; but Here Are the expressions of wonder and astonishment;
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as though God did beseech you by us, we pray you in Christs stead to be reconciled unto God: as though God did beseech you by us, we pray you in Christ stead to be reconciled unto God:
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God himself by the mouths of his Ministers entreats you; we are the Mediatours of peace between you and him;
God himself by the mouths of his Ministers entreats you; we Are the Mediators of peace between you and him;
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what arguments we use to draw you to Christ, are Christs arguments, when we command you it is as though God commanded you,
what Arguments we use to draw you to christ, Are Christ Arguments, when we command you it is as though God commanded you,
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when we exhort you, it is as though God exhorted you: so when we pray, when we threaten, &c. so we pray you in Christs stead;
when we exhort you, it is as though God exhorted you: so when we pray, when we threaten, etc. so we pray you in Christ stead;
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when we pray you by all the mercies of God, by all the bowels of Christ, by all the love of Christ manifested in giving himself for you by his sufferings;
when we pray you by all the Mercies of God, by all the bowels of christ, by all the love of christ manifested in giving himself for you by his sufferings;
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it is as if Christ did in his own person lay open all that he done and suffered for you,
it is as if christ did in his own person lay open all that he done and suffered for you,
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and entreat you to be reconciled:
and entreat you to be reconciled:
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Now shall the God of infinite glory and Majesty so far condescend as to beseech us,
Now shall the God of infinite glory and Majesty so Far condescend as to beseech us,
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and to pray us to be reconciled, will not he then freely bestow himself upon us when we are sick of love for him,
and to pray us to be reconciled, will not he then freely bestow himself upon us when we Are sick of love for him,
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when we beseech him and diligently seek him!
when we beseech him and diligently seek him!
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4. Consider he makes a gracious Proclamation, inviting all, excepting none out of it, manifesting his readiness, freely to bestow himself on every one that shall seek unto him, John 7.37.
4. Consider he makes a gracious Proclamation, inviting all, excepting none out of it, manifesting his readiness, freely to bestow himself on every one that shall seek unto him, John 7.37.
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In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come to me and drink. In the last day, that great day of the feast, jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come to me and drink.
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Where the greatest concourse of people was, there the Proc amation of mercy was published.
Where the greatest concourse of people was, there the Proc amation of mercy was published.
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If any among you thirst after living waters, let him come to me and drink let him that will come, He, every one that is thirsty, come and buy without money;
If any among you thirst After living waters, let him come to me and drink let him that will come, He, every one that is thirsty, come and buy without money;
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the poorest sort are the most acceptable customers:
the Poorest sort Are the most acceptable customers:
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so Prov. 1.20, 21. Wisdome crieth without, she uttereth her voice in the streets, she crieth in the chief places of concourse, in the openings of the gates, in the City, she uttereth her words without in the streets;
so Curae 1.20, 21. Wisdom cries without, she utters her voice in the streets, she cries in the chief places of concourse, in the openings of the gates, in the city, she utters her words without in the streets;
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in the high street, among the press, in the Congregation, in the assemblies.
in the high street, among the press, in the Congregation, in the assemblies.
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Why doth wisdom make such publick Proclamation? It is 1. To shew his freeness and readiness to receive all that come,
Why does Wisdom make such public Proclamation? It is 1. To show his freeness and readiness to receive all that come,
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and to refresh every thirsty soul that cometh to him. 2. To take off all excuses, that none shall pretend ignorance,
and to refresh every thirsty soul that comes to him. 2. To take off all excuses, that none shall pretend ignorance,
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nor pretend they had no offer of salvation. 5. Consider, that Jesus Christ will put by none that seeketh him;
nor pretend they had no offer of salvation. 5. Consider, that jesus christ will put by none that seeks him;
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Him that cometh unto me, I will in no wise cast off, John 6.37. Whosoever betakes himself to Christ for his only Saviour is embraced.Him that comes unto me, I will in no wise cast off, John 6.37. Whosoever betakes himself to christ for his only Saviour is embraced.
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I will in no wise cast him out. NONLATINALPHABET it is a double Negative.
I will in no wise cast him out. it is a double Negative.
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The unworthiest of sinners, the greatest of sinners have been received when they have come unto him;
The Unworthiest of Sinners, the greatest of Sinners have been received when they have come unto him;
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The blind and the lame, let them come in; let the door of mercy and righteousness be opened that they may enter in.
The blind and the lame, let them come in; let the door of mercy and righteousness be opened that they may enter in.
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6. Consider Christs unspeakable readiness to do what he did, and suffer all that he did for us.
6. Consider Christ unspeakable readiness to do what he did, and suffer all that he did for us.
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Christ speaking of his sufferings saith With a desire have I desired to eat this passeover:
christ speaking of his sufferings Says With a desire have I desired to eat this passover:
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Shall be love us so much as to give himself to death for us? and will not the same love encline him to give himself to those that are sick of love for him,
Shall be love us so much as to give himself to death for us? and will not the same love incline him to give himself to those that Are sick of love for him,
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and earnestly seek him? Christ did manifest more love in dying for sinners, then he doth in giving himself to sinners that long after him.
and earnestly seek him? christ did manifest more love in dying for Sinners, then he does in giving himself to Sinners that long After him.
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7. Consider his manifold and gracious promises made to the generation of seekers:
7. Consider his manifold and gracious promises made to the generation of seekers:
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he hath spoken it in the word of a God that cannot lie, You shall find me: I will be found of you:
he hath spoken it in the word of a God that cannot lie, You shall find me: I will be found of you:
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I will hear you, Turn and you shall live, Those that hunger and thirst shall be filled: I will hear you, Turn and you shall live, Those that hunger and thirst shall be filled:
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He is faithful and just, and will keep promise.
He is faithful and just, and will keep promise.
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The Promises of God shew two things, 1. Gods willingness to communicate himself to his people in all kinds of mercies,
The Promises of God show two things, 1. God's willingness to communicate himself to his people in all Kinds of Mercies,
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for promises are but the manifestations of his will. 2. To encourage every thirsty and love-sick soul to seek him:
for promises Are but the manifestations of his will. 2. To encourage every thirsty and lovesick soul to seek him:
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Promises are Gods earnest-penny that he will make good his word unto us.
Promises Are God's earnest-penny that he will make good his word unto us.
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— To this, let me add the reason of it, consider Christs nature, though he be in heaven, he is full of bowels of compassion,
— To this, let me add the reason of it, Consider Christ nature, though he be in heaven, he is full of bowels of compassion,
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and much tenders the deplorable estate and case of the love-sick spouse that thirsteth & seeketh after him:
and much tenders the deplorable estate and case of the lovesick spouse that Thirsteth & seeks After him:
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he knoweth his peoples wants, their straits, their fears, and when they fly to him for succour and relief, being faithful and merciful, he will help them, Heb. 2.17, 18. See why Christ would be made like unto his brethren,
he Knoweth his peoples Wants, their straits, their fears, and when they fly to him for succour and relief, being faithful and merciful, he will help them, Hebrew 2.17, 18. See why christ would be made like unto his brothers,
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like us in substance of nature, in natural properties, in natural infirmities, in suffering of miseries, in tentations, it was that he might be merciful,
like us in substance of nature, in natural properties, in natural infirmities, in suffering of misery's, in tentations, it was that he might be merciful,
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and that he might be able and willing to succour us:
and that he might be able and willing to succour us:
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his participation of our nature, miseries and temptations, is a pawn and pledge that he will help us.
his participation of our nature, misery's and temptations, is a pawn and pledge that he will help us.
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CHAP. XV. I Shall now give you directions how ye may get your hearts into a longing frame after Christ:
CHAP. XV. I Shall now give you directions how you may get your hearts into a longing frame After christ:
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Beloved the least thing tending to salvation is very difficult;
beloved the least thing tending to salvation is very difficult;
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most men say, who doth not desire Christ, and ask after him, but much is required to get true desires after Christ.
most men say, who does not desire christ, and ask After him, but much is required to get true Desires After christ.
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1. Labour to know what thou art without Christ; Thou art a cursed, sinful, helpless, hopeless creature without him.
1. Labour to know what thou art without christ; Thou art a cursed, sinful, helpless, hopeless creature without him.
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Thou art a condemned person to eternal death: hell waits to devour to thee; and the wrath of an Almighty God is ready to fall on thee every moment:
Thou art a condemned person to Eternal death: hell waits to devour to thee; and the wrath of an Almighty God is ready to fallen on thee every moment:
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Thou must answer God for every sin, and thou canst not answer for one of a thousand.
Thou must answer God for every since, and thou Canst not answer for one of a thousand.
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Thou must endure the extremity of his wrath to eternity, and art not able to endure it for a moment;
Thou must endure the extremity of his wrath to eternity, and art not able to endure it for a moment;
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labour to believe and know this, and to perswade thy own heart, that this is thy estate and condition.
labour to believe and know this, and to persuade thy own heart, that this is thy estate and condition.
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2. Labour to know what God hath appointed and ordained Christ to be, viz. to be a Saviour,
2. Labour to know what God hath appointed and ordained christ to be, viz. to be a Saviour,
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and to be the only Saviour of such wretched men as thou art:
and to be the only Saviour of such wretched men as thou art:
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if ever thy sins be-satisfied, it is by Christ alone that died, if ever thou hast redemption from the curse and condemnation, it is by Christ that died for thee.
if ever thy Sins be-satisfied, it is by christ alone that died, if ever thou hast redemption from the curse and condemnation, it is by christ that died for thee.
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3. Labour to know what a man is having Christ, viz. righteous before God, a reconciled friend to God;
3. Labour to know what a man is having christ, viz. righteous before God, a reconciled friend to God;
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a Jedidjah, beloved of God, one (as God said of Christ) in whom he is well pleased,
a Jedidjah, Beloved of God, one (as God said of christ) in whom he is well pleased,
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an heir of heaven, that art as far above all thy sins, the curse, the wrath of God,
an heir of heaven, that art as Far above all thy Sins, the curse, the wrath of God,
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as the highest heaven is above the lowest hell:
as the highest heaven is above the lowest hell:
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were men but truly perswaded of these things, Christ would be the desire of their souls, they would be sick of Love for him.
were men but truly persuaded of these things, christ would be the desire of their Souls, they would be sick of Love for him.
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4. Know thy wants, thy utter insufficiency and inability without him;
4. Know thy Wants, thy utter insufficiency and inability without him;
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labour to perswade thy heart thou hast nothing, thou wantest all things, thou canst do nothing, want will put thee upon longings after him:
labour to persuade thy heart thou hast nothing, thou Wantest all things, thou Canst do nothing, want will put thee upon longings After him:
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Beggars wants will make them importunate, hunger and thirst will make a desire Manna and Living waters.
Beggars Wants will make them importunate, hunger and thirst will make a desire Manna and Living waters.
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5. Perswade thy self of thy absolute need of Christ, labour feelingly to know thy necessity of him:
5. Persuade thy self of thy absolute need of christ, labour feelingly to know thy necessity of him:
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Christ thou must have, if thou wilt escape the damnation to come. 6. Know the worth of Christ:
christ thou must have, if thou wilt escape the damnation to come. 6. Know the worth of christ:
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all created glories, comforts good things, are no more to be compared to him, than a pins head to the terrestrial globe:
all created Glories, comforts good things, Are no more to be compared to him, than a pins head to the terrestrial Globe:
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Worth hath an attractive power, it will draw out the longings of men after it.
Worth hath an Attractive power, it will draw out the longings of men After it.
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7. Labour to see the necessity of ministerial pressing the terrours, the curse of the Law home to the hearts of sinners:
7. Labour to see the necessity of ministerial pressing the terrors, the curse of the Law home to the hearts of Sinners:
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Ministers of the Gospel must be Boanerges, sons of thunder, they must lift up their Voices like trumpets, and cry woe, woe:
Ministers of the Gospel must be Boanerges, Sons of thunder, they must lift up their Voices like trumpets, and cry woe, woe:
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The end of such a way of Preaching is not to drive men to despair, as the world injuriously censureth it;
The end of such a Way of Preaching is not to drive men to despair, as the world injuriously censureth it;
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the end is to convince men of their misery, of their dolefull estate, that they might long for Christ,
the end is to convince men of their misery, of their doleful estate, that they might long for christ,
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and be sick of love for him: We preach the Law to drive you to Gospelmercy;
and be sick of love for him: We preach the Law to drive you to Gospelmercy;
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we preach damnation to drive you to Christ, the Authour and finisher of our salvation:
we preach damnation to drive you to christ, the Author and finisher of our salvation:
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When a man cries Fire in the streets, it is to stir up men to labour to quench it:
When a man cries Fire in the streets, it is to stir up men to labour to quench it:
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When a Physitian tells a man he is ill, it is to make him to take Physick,
When a physician tells a man he is ill, it is to make him to take Physic,
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and not to make him to despair of life.
and not to make him to despair of life.
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8. Labour to see the necessity of the work of the spirit of bondage upon our hearts;
8. Labour to see the necessity of the work of the Spirit of bondage upon our hearts;
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the spirit of comfort is first, a spirit of bondage, of fear and terrour to us;
the Spirit of Comfort is First, a Spirit of bondage, of Fear and terror to us;
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he therefore terrifieth us with sin, that our hearts may break for longings after Christ.
he Therefore terrifieth us with since, that our hearts may break for longings After christ.
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He makes us sorrowful, that sorrow may beget vehement desires in us after Christ, 2 Cor. 7. God brings his Church into a wilderness,
He makes us sorrowful, that sorrow may beget vehement Desires in us After christ, 2 Cor. 7. God brings his Church into a Wilderness,
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and then he speaks comfortably to her, Hos. 2.
and then he speaks comfortably to her, Hos. 2.
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CHAP. XVI. BUt here some poor soul is apt to say;
CHAP. XVI. BUt Here Some poor soul is apt to say;
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I have been long sick of love for Christ, thirsted after him, asked for Christ of God my Father,
I have been long sick of love for christ, thirsted After him, asked for christ of God my Father,
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yet my request is not answered, I go mourning all the day for want of him whom my sovl loveeth:
yet my request is not answered, I go mourning all the day for want of him whom my soul loveeth:
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insomuch that I fear, I shall go without him. For answer hereunto consider these four things.
insomuch that I Fear, I shall go without him. For answer hereunto Consider these four things.
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1. That Christ will make himself known to his people in his own time, not when we will, but when he pleaseth:
1. That christ will make himself known to his people in his own time, not when we will, but when he Pleases:
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he will turn our Waterinto Wine in his time, not in ours, and his time, is in truth.
he will turn our Waterinto Wine in his time, not in ours, and his time, is in truth.
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As Joseph did not presently manifest himself to his brethren, but dealt roughly with them for a while,
As Joseph did not presently manifest himself to his brothers, but dealt roughly with them for a while,
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and put them into great fears what should become of them, but at last could refrain no longer,
and put them into great fears what should become of them, but At last could refrain no longer,
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but told them with tears, I am Joseph your Brother whom ye sold:
but told them with tears, I am Joseph your Brother whom you sold:
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so Christ suffers his people to long for him, and they are in fears what will become of them,
so christ suffers his people to long for him, and they Are in fears what will become of them,
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but at last he will manifest himself to them, I am your Christ, your Saviour, whom you seek, whom you long after.
but At last he will manifest himself to them, I am your christ, your Saviour, whom you seek, whom you long After.
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2. Some obtain Christ sooner than others; some lie a great while under terrours, under desires, under soul-sickness; others but a little while;
2. some obtain christ sooner than Others; Some lie a great while under terrors, under Desires, under Soul-sickness; Others but a little while;
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some like the impotent man, lie many years at the pool, before they are put in, others are put in within a while after they come to the pool:
Some like the impotent man, lie many Years At the pool, before they Are put in, Others Are put in within a while After they come to the pool:
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Some lie like Christ himself, but three dayes in the grave, and then they rise triumphant Conquerours over their doubts, sorrows, fears and terrours: over sin and Devils;
some lie like christ himself, but three days in the grave, and then they rise triumphant Conquerors over their doubts, sorrows, fears and terrors: over since and Devils;
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being assured that Christ is theirs: others lie a long while in the grave of fears and terrours:
being assured that christ is theirs: Others lie a long while in the grave of fears and terrors:
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Some God leadeth into Canaan through a vast, solitary, dry wilderness;
some God leads into Canaan through a vast, solitary, dry Wilderness;
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others go but a few steps from Aegypt to Canaan: Some feed on honey, and are carried in Christs bosome to heaven, saith a Judicious Divine,
Others go but a few steps from Egypt to Canaan: some feed on honey, and Are carried in Christ bosom to heaven, Says a Judicious Divine,
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and others are floating in floods of wrath, and their first smile of joy, is when the morning of Eternities Sun dawneth in at the window of the soul:
and Others Are floating in floods of wrath, and their First smile of joy, is when the morning of Eternities Sun dawneth in At the window of the soul:
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some sing, and live on sense all the way, and others go in at heaven gates weeping. Some sing, and live on sense all the Way, and Others go in At heaven gates weeping.
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3. A man may have Christ and not know it; a man may be in the state of grace, and not assured;
3. A man may have christ and not know it; a man may be in the state of grace, and not assured;
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for assurance is not of absolute necessity to make a man godly;
for assurance is not of absolute necessity to make a man godly;
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it conduceth to the bene esse, but not to the esse, to the comfort of godliness, not to the being of godliness. Take an instance for illustration:
it conduceth to the bene esse, but not to the esse, to the Comfort of godliness, not to the being of godliness. Take an instance for illustration:
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a King that is crowned in his Cradle, is truly and rightly the King, though he knows not so much for the present;
a King that is crowned in his Cradle, is truly and rightly the King, though he knows not so much for the present;
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and while he is in the Cradle, he is attended with Princes and Nobles, that give him Royal respect, and service:
and while he is in the Cradle, he is attended with Princes and Nobles, that give him Royal respect, and service:
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so a man may be in Christ, in the state of grace, and not be assured of it.
so a man may be in christ, in the state of grace, and not be assured of it.
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4. True and unfeigned defires after grace, are grace:
4. True and unfeigned Desires After grace, Are grace:
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Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after Christs righteousness, they shall be satisfied, Matth. 5.6. Your very desires, if they be true and constant, do entitle you to the promise of righteousness:Blessed Are they that hunger and thirst After Christ righteousness, they shall be satisfied, Matthew 5.6. Your very Desires, if they be true and constant, do entitle you to the promise of righteousness:
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constant desires are streams of those living waters that flow out of the bellies of true believers.
constant Desires Are streams of those living waters that flow out of the bellies of true believers.
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CHAP. XVII. THe last Use is for comfort to poor distressed Christians that are cast down with the sense of the decay of their first love to Christ:
CHAP. XVII. THe last Use is for Comfort to poor distressed Christians that Are cast down with the sense of the decay of their First love to christ:
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it is a strong temptation upon many Christians, because they find their love abated, and not to be so strong as it was at first,
it is a strong temptation upon many Christians, Because they find their love abated, and not to be so strong as it was At First,
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therefore they question the truth of their conversion, and think they had never any sound work of grace wrought upon their hearts.
Therefore they question the truth of their conversion, and think they had never any found work of grace wrought upon their hearts.
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1. Christians in this life are like unto children, whose growth is not alwayes perceived by those that alwayes live and converse with them;
1. Christians in this life Are like unto children, whose growth is not always perceived by those that always live and converse with them;
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so a Christian grows in grace and in love to Christ, though perhaps himself perceiveth it not.
so a Christian grows in grace and in love to christ, though perhaps himself perceives it not.
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2. Though be may not have such a fair flourishing top, and branch, yet he may be better rooted than before, have a deeper and stronger rooting in grace:
2. Though be may not have such a fair flourishing top, and branch, yet he may be better rooted than before, have a Deeper and Stronger rooting in grace:
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The Apostle Paul speaks of being rooted and grounded in love.
The Apostle Paul speaks of being rooted and grounded in love.
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The affections of Christians to Christ at their first conversion, are like the affections of new married persons:
The affections of Christians to christ At their First conversion, Are like the affections of new married Persons:
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at first their love seems to be excessive, but after they have lived together some years in a married estate, this excess of love, this violent tide of affection abateth,
At First their love seems to be excessive, but After they have lived together Some Years in a married estate, this excess of love, this violent tide of affection abateth,
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yet true love abideth still between them:
yet true love Abideth still between them:
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so a Christian may not have such violent pangs of love, and such passionate affections to Christ,
so a Christian may not have such violent pangs of love, and such passionate affections to christ,
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and such strong expressions of love to Christ afterwards, as he had at his first conversion,
and such strong expressions of love to christ afterwards, as he had At his First conversion,
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yet true love may still abide in the soul.
yet true love may still abide in the soul.
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3. A Christian that is of long standing in Christianity, is a more experimental Christian, is more grave, more solid,
3. A Christian that is of long standing in Christianity, is a more experimental Christian, is more grave, more solid,
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and practical than he was before;
and practical than he was before;
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he hath now more ability to resist tentations, to overcome corruptions, to perform holy duties than at his first conversions, then a Christian is nothing but love and affection,
he hath now more ability to resist tentations, to overcome corruptions, to perform holy duties than At his First conversions, then a Christian is nothing but love and affection,
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but afterward more experimental and practical:
but afterwards more experimental and practical:
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an Apple, that is green and unripe, may look as fair and be as big then as ever afterward;
an Apple, that is green and unripe, may look as fair and be as big then as ever afterwards;
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but it hath not that sweetness, that good juice and nourishment, as it hath when it cometh to its full maturity:
but it hath not that sweetness, that good juice and nourishment, as it hath when it comes to its full maturity:
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A young man of twenty years old, may be as big and lusty, and more vigorous in complection,
A young man of twenty Years old, may be as big and lusty, and more vigorous in complexion,
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than at any other time afterward, but he hath not that solidity, that judgement, that gravity, that experience,
than At any other time afterwards, but he hath not that solidity, that judgement, that gravity, that experience,
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as at the age of thirty or forty years. So it is with a Christian;
as At the age of thirty or forty Years. So it is with a Christian;
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at first he is but a babe, but a novice, a gristle in grace, but after he cometh to riper years, to be a grown man in Christ, his love is more dilated and extended to al the duties of Religion, to all acts of piety toward God, to all acts of charity towards men, and of sobriety toward himself.
At First he is but a babe, but a novice, a gristle in grace, but After he comes to riper Years, to be a grown man in christ, his love is more dilated and extended to all the duties of Religion, to all acts of piety towards God, to all acts of charity towards men, and of sobriety towards himself.
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So then this is no ground for a Christian, that hath the truth of grace in his soul, to bereave himself of all true comfort,
So then this is no ground for a Christian, that hath the truth of grace in his soul, to bereave himself of all true Comfort,
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because he finds not his affections so strong toward Christ, as they were or seemed to be at his first conversion. FINIS.
Because he finds not his affections so strong towards christ, as they were or seemed to be At his First conversion. FINIS.
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